Grace in the Growing: A Mid-Year Reflection from House of SZO

I’ve been meaning to sit down and write this post for a while. But the truth is—I’ve been in the thick of so many transitions, and I needed to pause, breathe, and realign before I could show up here honestly.

Since our last post on April 17th, life has been full. Not just in the way that business gets busy, but full in the deep, layered, and often overwhelming ways that come with being a mother, a maker, a founder—and a woman preparing to bring new life into the world.

The Balancing Act of Legacy and Life

Over the past several weeks, I’ve been doing my best to juggle all the moving pieces:

Managing orders Prepping products Finalizing packaging and inserts Restocking teas for Seren & Tea Preparing for the (delayed but beautiful) launch of A Touch of Zaharah Responding to messages And most importantly, staying present with my daughters while preparing for the arrival of my son.

Some days I felt grounded and accomplished. Other days, just getting through was the victory. My body—beautifully and powerfully creating life—has made it clear that I need to slow down. That rest is not a reward but a requirement.

Pregnancy stretches more than your body. It stretches your emotions, your patience, your schedule, your limits—and your faith. In these final weeks before baby boy arrives, I’ve surrendered to a gentler rhythm. One that honors the divine timing of this journey. One that allows me to grow without rushing the process.

I’m learning to lead with grace, not guilt. To hold space for slowness without doubting my commitment to this work.

Behind the Scenes: What’s Still in Motion

Despite the slower pace, the legacy is still being built. Quietly, intentionally. Here’s a peek at what’s happening:

🌿 Seren & Tea

The Etsy store is officially live, and our first orders have shipped! It’s been an incredible feeling to see our teas and mushroom coffee bundles land in your hands. Thank you for every purchase, kind message, and word of encouragement. More products are being restocked as I’m physically able, including seasonal teas, bundles, and educational inserts.

🛁 A Touch of Zaharah

Though originally planned for an earlier launch, Zaharah’s natural body products line is although lovingly delayed still very much underway. I am doing my best to give it the full energy and attention it deserves. From the magnesium spray to the turmeric clay mask, everything is being made with intention. Zaharah has been my little helper in the kitchen, and we’re excited to share these beautiful creations with you soon.

🥣 Osiris Amir Essentials

Our third brand—honoring my soon-to-be-born son—is also blossoming. The first product, a vegan digital cookbook, is almost complete, offering a collection of plant-based recipes that reflect our family’s approach to nourishment and holistic living. I’m also already mapping out the second cookbook, filled with new dishes, tools, and conscious kitchen tips. This line will grow slowly, but with heart and purpose.

What’s Ahead: Rebranding, Revamping & Realigning

Over the next two months, every branch of House of SZO will undergo a soft rebranding and restructuring process. Including the House of SZO its self. That means:

New product listings Updated pricing Refined packaging Clearer brand identities for each business A deeper distinction between the educational work housed under House of SZO and the physical offerings through Seren & Tea, A Touch of Zaharah, and Osiris Amir Essentials. Also a formation of a co-op under House of SZO, which I’m so excited about!

This process is about alignment—not aesthetics alone. I want each brand to fully reflect its soul and intention, not just its products.

Patience, Preparation, and the Promise of Return

I know some of you have been patiently waiting for updates, restocks, and new offerings. Please know: I see you, I appreciate you, and your continued interest means the world.

This legacy work is still happening—quietly, steadily, behind the scenes.

Between school drop-offs, prenatal appointments, kitchen experiments, and moments of stillness. Even on days I don’t post, I’m still building.

This season is about allowing, not forcing. About honoring my body as it prepares to bring life forth. About letting things bloom in their own divine timing.

When I Return…

After baby Boy arrives and I’ve taken time to recover, I’ll return with:

More consistent blog and Instagram updates New products and bundles Educational downloads and tools Refined offerings across all brands A clearer path forward for those walking this wellness journey with us as well as information about our co-op!

This is still my calling. Still my passion. Still the legacy I’m pouring into.

Thank you for walking beside me with grace.

Thank you for understanding the seasons of creation.

Thank you for believing in what we’re building—not just for now, but for generations to come.

I’m still here. I’m still committed. I’m still rising.

And this is only the beginning.

With warmth and love,

Daria

Founder, House of SZO

A Healer’s Legacy

30 Thought Leaders Who Inspired My Wellness Journey

By Daria | April Blog Series – House of SZO

Welcome to the culmination of knowledge week!

Throughout this week, we’ve delved into transformative movies, books, articles, and websites that have reshaped my understanding of health and wellness. Today, I want to honor the individuals—the pioneers, healers, and advocates—who have been instrumental in challenging conventional narratives and promoting holistic well-being.

These are the voices that have guided, inspired, and sometimes provoked me to think differently. Some are celebrated, some controversial, but all have contributed uniquely to the tapestry of alternative health and wellness.

30 Influential Thought Leaders in Holistic Health and Wellness

Dr. Llaila O. Afrika – African Holistic Health author, master herbalist, and pioneer in nutritional education for Black communities.

Queen Afua – Author of Sacred Woman, guiding women to womb wellness and spiritual healing.

Dr. Sebi (Alfredo Bowman) – Renowned healer who promoted alkaline living and natural cellular regeneration.

Harriet A. Washington – Exposed medical racism in Medical Apartheid.

Yah’ki Awakened – Modern herbalist focusing on detox, cellular health, and vibrational healing. yahkiawakened.com

Krystal (The Alkaline Doula) – Birth worker and holistic guide behind The Goddess Collection.

Dr. Paul Hopkins – Philadelphia-based herbalist and founder of Dr. Paul’s Herbs. drpaulherbs.com

Dr. Paul Goss – Creator of New Body Products and champion of detox herbal formulas.

Dr. Paul Thomas – Co-author of The Vaccine-Friendly Plan, encouraging informed parental choice.

Dr. Rashid Buttar – Advocated detox therapies for chronic illnesses and vaccine injury awareness.

Ty & Charlene Bollinger – Creators of The Truth About Cancer and The Truth About Vaccines.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – Founder of Children’s Health Defense, focused on health freedom and environmental safety.

Dr. Andrew Wakefield – Co-creator of Vaxxed, raising questions about vaccine data integrity.

Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride – Developed the GAPS diet to heal gut-brain disorders.

Dr. Joseph Mercola – Prolific natural health researcher and author.

David Wolfe – Raw food advocate and superfood promoter.

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny – Osteopath and vaccine researcher.

Dr. Christiane Northrup – OB/GYN who teaches women to trust their bodies.

Robin Lim – Humanitarian midwife and founder of Bumi Sehat.

Ina May Gaskin – Pioneer of natural midwifery and author of Spiritual Midwifery.

Dr. Zach Bush – Environmentalist and regenerative health physician.

Dr. Joel Wallach – Mineral supplement advocate behind Dead Doctors Don’t Lie.

Dr. Marlene Merritt – Focuses on functional and Chinese medicine.

Dr. Leonard Horowitz – Explores public health corruption and holistic alternatives.

Jill Blakeway – Energy healer and acupuncturist known for blending East-West wellness.

Dr. Toni Bark – Pediatrician-turned-holistic practitioner and vaccine safety advocate.

Dr. Vandana Shiva – Environmental and food sovereignty advocate.

Lauren Ornelas – Founder of Food Empowerment Project, linking ethics with nourishment.

A.D. Dolphin – Founder of Dherbs, promoting body detox and plant-based healing.

Dr. Aris Latham – Raw food chef and holistic educator known as the “father of gourmet ethical raw foods cuisine.”

Final Thoughts

This list is meant to be a starting point, not a prescription. Not everyone here will resonate with you. And that’s okay. One person’s message may challenge your beliefs while another may be the voice you didn’t even know you were searching for.

Take your time. Do your own research.

Look these thought leaders up online. Explore their social media, interviews, books, documentaries, and public talks. Let your curiosity lead you.

Because healing is personal. And the people who spark it come in many forms.

With love and fierce inquiry,

Daria

House of SZO – A Healer’s Legacy

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30 Must-Watch Wellness Films for Moms on a Holistic Journey

For the mama who’s awakening, questioning, and reclaiming her power

There comes a moment in every healing journey where you begin to question what you’ve always been told. When symptoms are dismissed, your instincts ignored, and your concerns brushed aside—you start looking elsewhere. For answers. For truth. For other mothers who have walked this road before you.

Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis, advocating for your child, detoxing your home, or just learning how powerful food really is—these films can be a turning point.

This list of 30 wellness-focused films is curated with mothers in mind. It’s not just entertainment—it’s education, empowerment, and exposure to truths that rarely make headlines. These documentaries explore topics like vaccine risks, food as medicine, natural healing, mental wellness, detoxing, birth, parenting, and more. You’ll find them across Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Amazon Prime, and even free platforms like Tubi.

They’re not always easy to watch—but they’re necessary. And once you know, you can never un-know.

Let’s dive in.

1. Vaccine Awareness & Medical Freedom

For the moms who want informed consent—not just permission slips. These films open up suppressed conversations around vaccine safety and the systems protecting pharmaceutical profits over people.

Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe (2016) – Dr. Wakefield’s deep dive into CDC whistleblowers and the autism link.

Vaxxed II: The People’s Truth (2019) – Powerful testimonies from parents across the nation.

The Truth About Vaccines (2017) – A docu-series featuring holistic doctors and researchers.

1986: The Act (2020) – Reveals how vaccine makers were granted legal immunity.

2. Food as Medicine & Healing Diets

These documentaries explore the idea that healing starts in the kitchen. From plant-based diets to gut health, you’ll witness real people reversing chronic illness with simple shifts.

The Magic Pill (2017) – How dietary changes support autism, diabetes, and more.

Food Matters (2008) – A classic intro to nutrition as preventive medicine.

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead (2010) – Juicing his way back to health, one meal at a time.

Forks Over Knives (2011) – A plant-based revolution in fighting disease.

Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut (2024) – Understanding the microbiome, especially in children.

3. Toxins, Big Pharma & Corruption

The products we use, the water we drink, the medications we trust—these films expose the environmental and systemic risks hiding in plain sight.

The Bleeding Edge (2018) – A disturbing look into the medical device industry.

Dying to Have Known (2006) – Suppressed cancer treatments that offer hope.

Cancer: The Forbidden Cures (2010) – Exploring natural healing options.

The Business of Birth Control (2022) – The dark side of hormonal interventions.

4. Mental Health & Spirituality

Healing is more than the physical. These documentaries explore the inner work—our emotions, beliefs, and consciousness.

Heal (2017) – Mind-body medicine and the science behind it.

The Secret (2006) – How thoughts and beliefs shape our reality.

Inner Worlds, Outer Worlds (2012) – Exploring meditation, vibration, and divine connection.

5. Natural Parenting & Birth

Birth is sacred. These films shine a light on how our system disrupts the natural process—and how women are reclaiming it.

The Business of Being Born (2008) – What hospitals don’t always tell you.

Microbirth (2014) – The impact of birth interventions on lifelong immunity.

Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin (2012) – A beautiful tribute to midwifery and home birth.

6. Detox & Environmental Health

From the makeup aisle to your laundry room, these films help you uncover everyday toxins and take control of your environment.

Stink! (2015) – The hidden chemicals in household products.

The Human Experiment (2013) – How everyday exposures are impacting our health.

The Devil We Know (2018) – The Teflon scandal and how it affects all of us.

7. Holistic Cancer & Chronic Illness

For families dealing with illness, these films offer alternatives. Stories of hope, global healing methods, and the power of the one-size-fits-all approach to treatment.

The Truth About Cancer (2015) – A 9-part docu-series exploring global healing protocols and the corruption of the cancer industry.

Cancer Can Be Killed (2015) – Following people who healed using natural and integrative therapies.

The Sunshine Solution (2020) – A powerful look into the role of Vitamin D in disease prevention and recovery.

8. YouTube Short Docs & Expert Lectures

Quick to watch and powerful in delivery, these free lectures and short films offer insight from doctors, scientists, and advocates in the medical freedom space.

RFK Jr. on Vaccine Safety – Children’s Health Defense – Eye-opening speeches and interviews from a leading advocate for medical transparency.

Dr. Suzanne Humphries: Vaccine Science – A former nephrologist breaks down vaccine ingredients, history, and health impacts.

The Dark Side of Prenatal Vitamins – Dr. Kelly Brogan – A holistic psychiatrist explores how synthetic vitamins can disrupt maternal health.

9. Bonus: Moms on a Mission

These films follow women—many of them mothers—who refused to stay silent, chose radical healing, and found peace by walking away from mainstream protocols.

The Connection (2014) – Exploring the mind-body link and how belief systems influence chronic illness.

Unrest (2017) – A mother’s raw, powerful story about living with chronic fatigue syndrome and reclaiming her identity.

Closing Thoughts: Your Healing, Your Way

These aren’t just documentaries—they are doorways.

Each of these films has the power to shift how you see your body, your home, your birth, your children, your choices, and your intuition. They offer not just facts, but fire—fuel to keep going when the world tells you you’re overreacting. You’re not. You’re awakening.

As a mama on the path of healing, you deserve resources that affirm your right to ask questions, to choose alternatives, and to lead your family with wisdom and love.

You are your child’s first healer.

You are your own best advocate.

You are allowed to choose differently.

Bookmark this list. Share it with a friend. Host a movie night. Journal your thoughts after each film. And most importantly—trust your gut. That inner nudge? It’s sacred.

If you’ve watched one of these films or have a documentary that’s impacted your journey, I’d love to hear from you. Drop a comment, send a message, or tag us on Instagram. Let’s grow and glow together.

With love, awareness, and action—

House of SZO

Daria-

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Note from House of SZO: Read With an Open Heart

Knowledge is Power

This week, we’re diving into topics that are powerful, transformative—and in some spaces, considered controversial.

We’re talking about medical freedom, vaccine risks, food as medicine, detoxing from everyday toxins, and the flaws of modern healthcare. These aren’t always easy conversations, but they are necessary for mamas reclaiming their power and choosing a more natural, informed path for themselves and their children.

Some of the information shared may challenge what you’ve been taught or what you’ve always believed. And that’s okay. Growth requires us to sit with what feels uncomfortable, reflect on what resonates, and trust our intuition above all else.

Take what serves you.

Leave what doesn’t.

And let the rest fly.

You are the gatekeeper of your home, your body, and your babies.

You deserve full-spectrum knowledge to make empowered choices.

Let’s begin…..

Founder of House of SZO

-Daria

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