Hope for Breast Cancer: The Backstory & Why We Do What We Do
Release Date: 10/14/2019
Natural Living Family
Is your healthy diet secretly increasing your risk of heart disease? Have you ever wondered why certain conditions often occur in clusters, such as high blood pressure, blood sugar imbalance, and high cholesterol? These “constellations” of chronic illness often have a single hidden cause. Today, Dr. Z is joined by New York Times bestselling author and biochemist Dr. Cyrus Khambatta to uncover the real cause behind it...insulin resistance. It doesn’t just lead to diabetes. It’s driving heart attack, stroke, fatty liver, Alzheimer’s (Type 3 Diabetes), and more. This groundbreaking...
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Is your home secretly making you sick? How would you even know? Today, Dr. Z sits down with Dr. Peter Osborne to uncover a terrifying truth: mold exposure is silently wrecking the health of millions. And most people don’t even know it’s happening. Dr. Osborne the “Gluten-Free Warrior,” shares how mold devastated his family, caused the heartbreaking loss of their dog, and near-death of his wife. This personal and professional journey led him to launch a national investigation into toxic mold exposure, home building failures, and why this hidden epidemic is being ignored. Learn how to...
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If you aren't thinking detox for heart health, you're missing a major health obstacle in your life. It’s no secret that toxins are everywhere, but what if your cookware, chocolate, or even sea salt was quietly sabotaging your heart health? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Z sits down with environmental detox expert Warren Phillips to uncover the hidden dangers of heavy metals and the simple swaps that can help protect your body and support long-term healing. Warren shares his personal healing journey—from debilitating fatigue and depression to full recovery—and the insights he...
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It’s been five years since our last podcast episode—and so much has changed. In this special “coming back” episode, Dr. Z and Mama Z (that’s us!) share what’s been happening behind the scenes, from adding three precious little ones to our family, to running races (literally!) and redefining what it means to live healthy, naturally, and Biblically in today’s world. We open up about why we took a break in 2020, how burnout led us to refocus on what truly matters, and why now, more than ever, we feel called to speak into your life with hope, truth, and practical wisdom for natural...
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At Christmastime, people often give gifts that are not-so-healthy and we want to empower you to give the gift of health instead! Just think about it: loads of sugar (tasty treats) and lots of chemicals () are just the tip of the iceberg. This year, join us in starting a NEW tradition and let’s bless the people around us with healthy gifts that will truly be appreciated! In today’s episode, we’ll explore the best gifting options to fit any budget. Whether it be that you pour your heart into, healthy events that you can do together, or simple gifts like an essential oil, we have you...
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Showing holiday hospitality, especially at this time of year, is a great way to serve and show your love for others. However, for some of us, hosting holiday events can be intimidating, stressful or downright scary -but it doesn’t need to be! If you don’t know how to get started, we’re here to help make it easy. In this week’s podcast, we will provide expert tips from Mama Z’s years of experience as a “hospitality pro.” Tune in to learn everything you need to know to host a smooth function, from planning to clean up. And if you’re attending an event and don’t know what to do,...
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For some of us, the holidays can be a time of extreme stress or unpleasant memories - but it doesn’t have to be that way. You have the power to create your own holiday traditions and make this a time of peace and joy. Jesus is the reason for this entire holiday season! With this perspective in mind, you can take practical steps to relieve holiday stressors, avoid negative family situations, and even boost your immune system to reduce the likelihood of getting sick. You can create and enjoy traditions that focus on the people you love and build beautiful memories for your family. Today,...
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This week, we have a very special podcast: our first interview ever on our show! Up until now, it's just been us hanging out in our basement studio chatting away about our lives and about the things the Lord has put on our hearts. But this episode, we interviewed Angie Lima, Mama Z's close friend and pageant sister, and the star of the upcoming documentary, Today’s chat is an inspiration for anyone struggling through a difficult season or a challenging illness. Angie was the picture of health, so she was surprised when the doctors told her that the lump on her breast was...
info_outlineHave you been touched by a cancer diagnosis? Whether it’s you or a loved one, this news is devastating. We have dealt with cancer and loss among our loved ones many times ourselves.
So when Mama Z’s close friend, Angie, was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years back, it touched us to our core. We had already experienced so much heartache relating to cancer – and we’d heard so many stories from you as well - that we had to do something.
With our mustard seed of faith, God paved the way for us to create our new documentary, Hope for Breast Cancer. Today, we’re going to share the backstory on how this film was born into existence, including how Angie came to be at the center of the film.
We want Hope for Breast Cancer to provide optimism and options for people struggling with cancer. And we want to share how God does big things when we are faithful with the little things. Join us to hear this inspiring story!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Intro (1:05)
- Hope for Breast Cancer documentary(3:10)
- Diffuser reveal (6:55)
- News and announcements (7:23)
- Testimonial time (13:14)
- The backstory of the Hope for Breast Cancer documentary (15:44)
- Being personally touched by cancer (21:23)
- Care at the Hope4Cancer Treatment Center (25:15)
- How many more people can we help? (29:23)
- Evolution of a documentary: the story behind the story (35:48)
- Finding your why and your purpose (40:42)
- The drive for excellence & the heart of a giver (46:30)
- Exploring options after a cancer diagnosis (55:35)
- With faith the size of a mustard seed (57:52)
- Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:07:00)