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Natural Living Family Podcast

Dr. Z & Mama Z

What a Stage-4 Diagnosis Taught One Dad About Daily Detox & Biblical Healing | Ryan Sternagel

NOV 27, 202542 MIN
Natural Living Family Podcast

What a Stage-4 Diagnosis Taught One Dad About Daily Detox & Biblical Healing | Ryan Sternagel

NOV 27, 202542 MIN

Description

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 families can live stronger, longer, and more intentionally.

You'll Learn:

Becoming a Strong Patient Advocate

Health Risks Most Families Miss

Sick Building Syndrome

Daily Fixes That Truly Matter

Simple Detox Strategies

If you want a real, practical roadmap for detoxing your home, your body, and your life—this conversation is for you.

As always, our prayer is that you experience the abundant life. ~ Dr. Z & Mama Z

Stay Connected:

Subscribe to our Newsletter for practical non-toxic living and Bible Health tips.

Ask us your questions and be featured on the show!

Join Bible Health Academy for the support you need to live a healthier, stronger, more abundant life.

Tune in to Bible Health Daily for short devotionals to keep you grounded in God's Word and thriving in faith, family and health.

What We Discuss:

00:00 Introduction

03:12 Heart risks for cancer patients

06:30 Root causes behind chronic diseases

08:40 The toxicant wake-up call

10:56 Becoming your own patient advocate

14:28 Understanding doctor limitations

16:54 Integrative care that actually helps

18:22 Shopping without adding toxicity

20:41 Using AI for smarter health choices

23:48 Clothing, furniture & microplastics

26:45 Air purification that works

27:52 Why distilled water can help

29:48 Building materials & VOC exposure

31:20 Cleaning & personal care swaps

33:40 Sick building syndrome explained

35:19 Mold, ducts & home inspections

36:38 Flooring, carpets & hidden mold

37:18 Creating a heart-healthy home

38:18 Daily detox vs. "detox programs"

39:24 Living a lifestyle of healing

Episode Resources:

Ryan Sternagel | Website

AMF SafeCoat Paint | Shop

NLF | NaturalLivingFamilyPodcast.com

NLF | Non-Toxic Home Products Guide

NLF | Heart Healthy Lifestyle Habits

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