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What if your home, the place you trust most, is actually making you sick? In this powerful interview, Dr. Z sits down with functional medicine pioneer and Gluten-Free Warrior Dr. Peter Osborne to uncover the deadly impact of toxic mold exposure, a hidden driver of many diseases.

Dr. Osborne shares the personal journey that changed everything: how his dog died and his wife grew deathly ill. It led to his family fleeing their home, leaving everything behind. Hear the prayer that sparked it all, and how God revealed a calling. Mold isn’t just inconvenient: it’s spiritually and physically devastating.

Learning to recognize the signs could be life-saving. But mold testing is notoriously unreliable. Hear how to find qualified, ethical inspectors who can perform accurate, forensic-level assessments. And the difference between mold allergies, mycotoxin poisoning, and mold infections. Plus tips for confirming exposure and avoiding costly misdiagnoses.

Episode Highlights:

• Mold hit home: how Dr. Osborne’s family crisis sparked his mission (3:08)
• Why stay-at-home moms get sick first—and why doctors often miss it (5:30)
• The wake-up call: “Get out now!”—a mold inspector’s urgent warning (11:16)
• How today’s homes are turning into toxic “mold boxes” (12:54)
• Mold testing myths: why air samples don’t tell the full story (18:05)
• How hidden mold toxins damage your heart, brain, and immunity (22:45)
• 3 types of mold illness: allergy, toxicity, and internal infection (39:55)
• Elevated cholesterol? May be your body’s defense against mold (41:10)
• The 6 must-do pillars for mold recovery—and how to start today (45:09)
• Real hope: how people healed from mold even without resources (53:29) 

In this episode, you'll discover the six non-negotiable pillars of recovery and the safest way to begin detoxing at home. This episode offers real answers and real hope for healing, God’s way.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• NaturalLivingFamilyPodcast.com
• Dr. Peter Osborne's Website
• Mold Jacked Documentary
• No Grain, No Pain Book
• BibleHealthAcademy.com
• The Air Purifier We Use for Mold
• How to Find Quality Essential Oils
• Free Essential Oils Safety Guide
• Essential Oil Lifestyle Masterclass
• Detoxing From Mold Exposure Naturally

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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 gained along the way. Together, they explore practical ways to detox your home, bind toxins safely, and align your lifestyle with God’s design for wellness and vitality.

You’ll learn about the top detox swaps, the best binders for removing heavy metals, and how grounding can recharge your system just as God designed it.

In This Episode:

• Personal healing story, dry humor & serious toxin talk (2:48)
• Chocolate, heavy metals, and heart health risk—what you need to know (8:40)
• Understanding chelation therapy and the best binders (18:10)
• What are the top three products you NEED to swap - yesterday!(24:38)
• Hidden dangers in your salt and sea salt brands (27:14)
• Why paying attention to Prop 65 warning labels will change the health of your food choices (31:04)
• Mercury exposure dangers in your household & fillings (37:28)
• Cookware and heavy metal exposure risks - which ones are best for you? (45:30)
• God's design: grounding and recharging your body (53:30)

If you’re ready for clear, faith-rooted solutions to lower your toxic burden and support heart health naturally, this episode is packed with actionable insight and hope for healing.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• NaturalLivingFamilyPodcast.com
• Homesick Home Docuseries
• Follow @NonToxicDad on Instagram
• Why We Use P600 Non-Toxic Pans
• Why We Trust Colima Sea Salt
• Our Go-To Home Air Purifier: AirDoctor
• The Benefits of Forest Bathing

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Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. In fact, 1 in 8 women will be affected by it. That’s why we decided to create the documentary, Hope for Breast Cancer, after Mama Z’s good friend, Angie, was diagnosed.

Despite these staggering statistics, we believe that there is hope and healing, not just for breast cancer patients but for women of all ages. You can take steps towards preventing cancer by making smart lifestyle choices starting now.

We also believe that the best way to treat cancer requires a unique approach based on each individual’s body. Treatment should also combine the best that modern medicine and alternative health have to offer. Along with a healthy dose of prayer and support, these choices can make all the difference in managing a cancer diagnosis.

Join us as we take a look at the lessons we’ve learned while creating this film. Documenting Angie’s health crisis has opened our eyes to many truths about cancer and we, along with our producer and editor, Chris, will share those truths.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• The Hope for Cancer Documentary (3:00)
• Diffuser reveal (6:08)
• Testimonial time (7:27)
• Behind the scenes: a videographer’s perspective (9:12)
• Bringing a supply of prayer to your situation (17:52)
• You’re never alone (17:53)
• Stewarding your healing journey (20:32)
• Sneak peek: some pearls from hope for breast cancer (23:43)
• Mammography or thermography? (26:55)
• Lessons learned: cancer prevention (33:42)
• Lessons learned: The impact of our bio-burden (36:45)
• Don’t believe the hype (42:25)
• Have you experienced cancer amnesia? (50:00)
• Lessons learned: Handling emotions and emotional blocks (56:16)
• The importance of documenting your journey (1:02:10)
• Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:07:00)

Have 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)

Have you ever felt like your situation was hopeless? When God is our Savior we can hold onto hope, but that doesn’t make things smooth sailing.

When circumstances are darkest, we are often tempted to give up hope. But hopelessness comes with a price: It can lead to poor mental health and that can have dangerous consequences.

It’s important to stay hopeful but how do we maintain that outlook when something really bad happens to us or to someone we love?

In today’s podcast, we’re hosting a “class on hope.” We’ll talk about what hope really is, what it looks like, and how to achieve it. We’ll see exactly what the Bible has to say about hope -which will uplift and encourage you.

The Lord wants you to have a life filled with hope but having hope is a choice you have to make for yourself. We’ll provide practical tips to help restore your hope so you can enjoy the abundant life you were meant to live, no matter the circumstances!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• About our Hope For Breast Cancer Documentary (2:52)
• Diffuser reveal (9:53)
• Announcements and topic intro (10:50)
• Testimonial time (15:28)
• Trusting the Lord in troubling seasons (20:29)
• A class on hope so you never lose hope (27:13)
• The benefits of hope (35:06)
• Your part in restoring hope (39:49)
• Freeing yourself from bad choices – never lose hope (43:11)
• Practical tips for restoring hope in your life (53:58)
• Help for hopelessness so you never lose hope (56:57)
• Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:05:19)

Welcome to part 2 of The Three Most Important Things in Life: A Year In Review. As we discussed in last week’s podcast, there are 3 things that satan will attack the most: your walk with God, your relationships, and your health.

This week, we are focusing on health. When life is difficult, it’s tempting to abandon healthy living. We may succumb to fast food, skip workouts, or give in to other unhealthy “shortcuts.” But if we do, even temporarily, it will be harder to get back on track. How can you stay healthy in a busy season?

This August, we discovered how truly hectic life could become. In fact, we feel like we lived 5 years in the space of one month! But we stayed on track with all the important things including our health. How did we do it? As Mama Z loves to say, Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance!

This week, we discuss the 7 buckets that are vital for good health and how to improve and move forward in all of those areas as best you can. We’ll share tips on how we kept healthy this summer even on our busiest days. Are you ready to protect your health from getting derailed by busyness, difficulties or the schemes of the enemy? Then join us for today’s podcast!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Topic intro and what’s in our diffuser (3:42)
• Reviews – and tell us what you think (8:25)
• Our crazy summer & wrapping up relationship tips (20:48)
• 7 buckets that are vital for good health (22:21)
• Natural remedies & the benefits of magnesium (26:42)
• Purify your water and air (40:08)
• The importance of exercise and sleep (51:13)
• Why are we talking about this? (59:27)
• Natural living tip and episode wrap (65:43)

It’s critical to know and expect that the enemy of your soul will attack the most important things in your life, especially during hectic or difficult times. In John 16:33, Jesus clearly states that in this world we will have trouble, however, He also says, “But take heart! I have overcome this world.”

Knowing that we can expect these attacks allows us to prepare in advance to weather these challenges with the Lord’s help. In fact, these trials can strengthen us and shape us to live out our purpose in life.

Today we will equip you with practical tips and Bible verses for protecting two of the most important areas of our lives that the enemy will assail: our walk with God and our relationships with others. We’ll teach you what to do – and what to avoid – to stay safe under God’s protection so that you can keep living an abundant life even when you’re under attack.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Topic Intro (3:09)
• What’s in our diffuser, announcements, and reviews (11:03)
• Your reviews! (19:30)
• Trials are meant to strengthen you (20:56)
• Practical ways to put on the armor of God (28:40)
• The importance of making time for God & a prayer (38:00)
• The importance of our relationship with others (45:57)
• The struggles of our flesh (55:11)
• Natural living tip and episode wrap (65:34)

Do you have a big dream that you feel God is calling you to follow? Are you curious about what it took Mama Z to participate in something as challenging as the Mrs. America pageant? Are you wondering what it’s like to follow your heart and still live the abundant life, especially with your family?

Here at Natural Living Family, we’ve been up to a wonderful and hectic summer! So this week, we thought we’d share our experience as Mama Z followed her dream of being a contestant in the 2019 Mrs. America pageant.

Today, we’ll share the process that Mama Z (and our family) went through on the road to Mrs. America. We learned some amazing lessons as we took our family to Las Vegas, including how to navigate allergies/sensitivities and manage mishaps. We even have tips on how we “anchored” ourselves to meet the challenges that grow and stretch us.

We want to encourage you to follow your dreams, especially if you feel led to enter your own state’s “Mrs.” pageant. Learn how we navigated this challenge while living our best life!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Topic Intro and what’s in our diffuser (3:33)
• Announcements & a review (4:55)
• Mrs. America Pageant and more upcoming events (9:43)
• Lessons from our trip to Las Vegas for Mrs. America (13:47)
• How Mama Z navigated food & personal products in Las Vegas (25:46)
• Navigating mishaps during the big event (32:33)
• Getting calm before the pageant (44:49)
• How Mama Z feels accomplishing her dream (55:34)
• Natural living tip and episode wrap (64:47)

The Bible says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” We know that people hurt or help us with the power of words, but do you realize that the words you say to yourself have power too? They can be as edifying – or destructive – as the words of a friend or enemy.

Positive thinking starts with removing destructive words in your life: gossip, self-criticism, profanity, deceit, etc. The words of your mouth reveal the state of your heart and may uncover deeper truths.

If you struggle with this, we’re here to help!

Today, we’re discussing the power of words in our lives.

What do you say when things don’t go your way? When “bad” things happen…

How does that impact your mindset and health? We’ll share how to get a grip on your words to produce positivity no matter what is going on in life.

We’ll dive deep into what the Bible reveals about the power of the tongue and how to control it. We’ll talk about how to build up the people in your own life and share how we speak to each other in stressful times to edify our marriage.

Join us today to learn how to unleash the power of words so you can speak life to those around you – and yourself!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Topic Intro and what’s in our diffuser (1:56)
• News and announcements: book and film! (6:17)
• What do you say when bad things happen? (9:41)
• Biblical truths about your words (15:48)
• Do you truly honor the power of your tongue? (20:30)
• Using the power of words to edify others – and yourself! (26:01)
• Reprogram yourself and your life (33:14)
• Testimonial time (36:26)
• Being judicious with your confession (38:05)
• Do you use your mouth to tear others down? (46:30)
• A word of prayer and more on your confession (55:34)
• Natural living tip and episode wrap (59:35)

Do you struggle to get things done? Work, family, prayer time – it can be difficult to manage all our responsibilities without becoming overwhelmed.

Many of us are also faced with challenges that make it hard to get even the basics done. Sleeplessness, health issues, and more can make us feel inundated and leave us struggling to get things accomplished.

A lot of people ask us how we get everything done. It’s true that life can get really hectic for us, even with help! Just like everyone else, though, we struggled when we first started out. #LearningProcess

Over the years, we have put systems into place and made some non-negotiable priorities that allow us to accomplish what we need to get done.

In this podcast, we’ll share our best tips for prioritizing time, creating our schedule, and getting things done including practical tips for productivity and schedule changes. Today, we’re sharing “A Day in The Life of the Z’s” and how you, too, can be more productive starting today.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Topic Intro and what’s in our diffuser (2:21)
• A day in our lives (2:05)
• Diffuser reveal (6:10)
• Testimonial time (6:30)
• News and announcements: a new documentary (8:02)
• Prioritizing your time for fellowship with God (14:43)
• Getting things done: Mama Z’s schedule (21:00)
• Getting things done: our family schedule (28:12)
• Self-care even when you’re busy (30:40)
• The secret to productivity (35:53)
• Maximizing productivity: what’s your time worth? (40:15)
• What drives you to be productive (47:31)
• Living your day with purpose (53:23)
• The point behind all this planning (58:40)
• Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:04:43)