Fasting Mimicking Diet: The Science of Getting Younger | Dr. William Hsu
Natural Living Family Podcast
Imagine losing 1½ inches off your waist, lowering your biological age by 2½ years, and reversing key markers of disease in just fifteen days. That’s what clinical trials show the Fasting Mimicking Diet can do. In this episode, Dr. Z talks with endocrinologist Dr. William Hsu, who breaks down the science behind this powerful metabolic therapy. Learn how a 5-day, simulated fast protocol activates stem cells, triggers autophagy, reduces inflammation, and restores the body’s natural ability to heal. You’ll also learn why most fasting trends fall short, how to fast safely, and why FMD is...
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Inflammation, Fibrosis, and Aging: The Galectin-3 Story | Dr. Joel Kahn
Natural Living Family Podcast
Pioneering cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn explains why the real danger for health lies in a hidden inflammatory and fibrotic process silently damaging the heart, arteries, liver, kidneys, and brain. And it all centers on one overlooked biomarker: galectin-3, a molecule so powerful it can predict heart failure risk and drive organ scarring. In this episode, Dr. Z sits down with Dr. Kahn to uncover what’s really happening inside the body to destroy health before an event ever occurs. You’ll learn why chronic inflammation becomes dangerous when it turns fibrotic, how galectin-3 acts as a...
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Butyrate, Vagal Tone, Gut Health: The Critical Axis Behind Heart & Brain Resilience | Steven Wright
Natural Living Family Podcast
When Steven Wright set out to solve his own lifelong gut issues, he didn’t expect to uncover one of the most important and overlooked drivers of modern chronic disease. But years of research led him to a surprising discovery: a single gut-derived molecule called butyrate can influence everything from mood and metabolism to heart health, stroke risk, and brain resilience. In this episode, Dr. Z sits down with Steven to unpack the hidden axis most people never hear about: a connection between the gut, vagal nerve, and the organs that keep you alive. Steven explains why gut dysbiosis and...
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What a Stage-4 Diagnosis Taught One Dad About Daily Detox & Biblical Healing | Ryan Sternagel
Natural Living Family Podcast
When Ryan Sternagel’s one-year-old son was diagnosed with stage-4 cancer, everything changed. Overnight he became a fierce patient advocate, digging into the hidden world of environmental toxicity, chronic disease, and the small daily choices that quietly shape our health. In this episode, Dr. Z sits down with Ryan who shares the lessons he learned on that journey: why toxins in the home and environment are a major driver of chronic illness, why detox isn’t a 5-day cleanse but a lifestyle, and how Biblical healing and practical natural living come together to create a future where...
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Only 6% of Us Are Actually Healthy: The Simple Path to Cardiometabolic Recovery | Dr. Brian Mowll
Natural Living Family Podcast
Most people think of blood sugar and heart disease as separate problems, but Dr. Brian Mowll shows how they are really part of the same cardiometabolic story. Fact is, only 6.8% of American adults enjoy optimal cardiometabolic health and this interview connects the dots between insulin resistance, stubborn belly fat, high blood pressure, and your real risk for heart attack and stroke. Dr. Mowll explains why only a tiny fraction of Americans have true cardiometabolic health, what “skinny fat” really means, and why that extra couple inches around the waist might be more serious than you...
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New Longevity Blueprint: Regenerative Medicine, Breathwork & Exercise Snacks | Dr. Isaac Jones
Natural Living Family Podcast
Longevity science is changing fast, and the most powerful breakthroughs aren’t coming from extreme, expensive biohacks but from simple, daily habits that anyone can do. Today, Dr. Z talks with Dr. Isaac Jones who has been at the front of this shift, working with families and high performers to translate cutting-edge research into practical tools people can use at home. His approach highlights the impact of breathwork on stress and inflammation, the effectiveness of “exercise snacks” for metabolic strength, and the regenerative strategies that help the body repair and rebuild over time....
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Vibration for Healing Strength: Boost Muscle & Balance Safely | Jason Conviser
Natural Living Family Podcast
What if you could build strength, boost circulation, and ease stress—in just 10 minutes a day? Dr. Z talks with Dr. Jason Conviser, a leading experts in medical fitness, about the science-backed power of whole-body vibration. Used by NASA, Olympians, and aging adults alike, vibration therapy helps improve balance, flexibility, recovery, and even emotional well-being. Hear remarkable stories about the transformative power of whole body vibration, and learn how it boosts lymph flow, lowers cortisol, and makes even short workouts incredibly effective. You’ll Learn: How Whole Body Vibration...
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Inflammation: The Root Mechanism of Disease | Dr. Tom O’Bryan
Natural Living Family Podcast
The #1 cause of death worldwide hasn’t changed in 50 years and we’re still missing the root of the problem. Dr. Z sits down with Dr. Tom O’Bryan, leading functional medicine expert and creator of The Inflammation Equation, to uncover how inflammation, not cholesterol, is the true driver of cardiovascular disease, dementia, autoimmune conditions, and more. Toxins, stress, and even foods like gluten ignite a chain reaction inside the body, leading to chronic illness. Learn why cholesterol is sometimes protective, what is behind “leaky gut,” and the small, consistent lifestyle changes...
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When Dental Work Turns Deadly: Healing Hidden Oral Toxins | Jonathan Landsman
Natural Living Family Podcast
Your mouth could hiding an invisible threat to your heart health. Dr. Z welcomes, Jonathan Landsman, longtime friend and creator of the Cardiovascular DocuClass, exposing the connection between oral health and cardiovascular risk. Explores how mercury fillings, root canals, and undiagnosed gum disease shows how serious the mouth-body connection is. You’ll hear Jonathan's personal journey and research and why conventional heart disease solutions miss the mark. He even shows us what you can do now to uncover hidden infections and start healing. You'll find simple, affordable steps like...
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Intimacy is a Gift Not a Weapon | Dr. Z & Mama Z
Natural Living Family Podcast
What happens when biblical truth meets cultural confusion about sex and marriage? In this candid conversation, we unpack the verse “your body is not your own” and the real-life meaning of intimacy in a healthy, God-honoring relationship. After our viral Instagram post on marriage tips, we had to dig deeper into the issue of sexless marriage and being equally yoked as partners. We get vulnerable about how our past challenges had to be overcome, and how we seek the benefit of our spouse as a gift of connection. You’ll Learn: Intimacy Matters Don’t Weaponize Sex...
info_outlineThanksgiving can be a stressful time of year and tax your health but if you plan ahead, you can manage that stress, stay healthy and still enjoy the holiday.
Our family has spent years learning what to do – and what not to do – so that we can share the joy of the season without ruining our diet or fitness routines, or causing additional stress to our loved ones.
In Part 2 of “Healthy Happy Holidays,” we will share the last 3 of our 5 tips on how to reduce stress in order to enjoy the season. We’ll show you how to keep on track with fitness by working out smarter and adding it to your agenda even if you travel.
We’ll provide practical tips for bringing your own food to holiday events as well as dealing with dining out. And we’ll show you how to focus on what’s really important this season: being truly thankful. Join us we show you how to have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday!
Episode Highlights:
- Topic introduction and diffuser reveal (2:55)
- A Thanksgiving prayer for you and your reviews (5:11)
- Happy, healthy holiday tip #3: Working out smarter, not harder (8:13)
- More tips for staying fit in this holiday season (17:56)
- Happy, healthy holiday tip #4: Bring your own food (29:08)
- 5 Steps for bringing your own food (34:40)
- Happy, healthy holiday tip #5: Be truly thankful (44:10)
- Mama Z’s bonus natural living tip! (48:22)
- Natural living tip and episode wrap (50:20)