In this insightful episode of the Move Forward Every Day with MaryRuth’s podcast, MaryRuth welcomes a very special guest — a longtime family friend and now founder of Commander AI, David Berg. Together, they reflect on their journey of growth, from childhood connections to building businesses, and dive into powerful lessons around discipline, structure, wellness, and resilience. 

This episode covers the real truths about creating freedom through structure, the role of consistent routines in mental clarity, the benefits of visualizing your day ahead, and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship — including the grit it takes to hear “no” hundreds of times before landing a breakthrough “yes.” If you’re navigating your 20s, building a business, or simply striving for balance and purpose, this conversation is filled with wisdom you won’t want to miss. 

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⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights 
[00:02:30] – The Compound Effect in Action: How small daily habits can transform both your personal and professional life. 
[00:05:50] – Structure Creates Freedom: Why discipline and time-blocking actually create more space for creativity and joy. 
[00:16:20] – Health Practices for Longevity: Exploring how daily choices impact long-term wellness. 
[00:23:00] – Deep Work & Focus: Tackling hard tasks first, avoiding procrastination, and building momentum through small wins. 
[00:30:15] – Feedback as a Growth Tool: How anonymous team reviews shaped leadership and why embracing feedback accelerates success. 
[00:36:50] – The Entrepreneur’s Journey: Pitching 400 times before getting funded and the importance of daily progress over perfection. 
[00:38:40] – Advice for Young Adults: Why your 20s don’t need to be “figured out” — say yes, stay humble, and trust the process. 

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The secret to living a life that supports your dreams may sound simpler than you think — and it doesn’t cost you any extra time or money. In this episode, MaryRuth dives into her signature framework, “The Art of Health for Busy People.” She explains how 12 simple, free, and available micro actions — from “Liquids till Lunch” to a daily dose of sunshine — can compound into macro results over a year. Along the way, she shares why mental health is important for overall health, the difference between elite and accessible wellness, and how small routines can fit any schedule (even if you only have 5 minutes). Whether you adopt one habit or all twelve, this quick, uplifting episode will help you move forward every day.

⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights

• [01:45] — MaryRuth introduces “The Art of Health for Busy People” and leads into an upcoming walk-through of each step.
• [02:55] — Story of her HarperCollins book deal and why these 12 habits are free and accessible to everyone.
• [04:59] — Elite vs. accessible wellness: MaryRuth’s B-Corp mission to keep health tools within reach.
• [07:02] — Quick rundown of all 12 steps—from chewing food until it’s liquid to believing in a universal force of goodness.
• [10:00] — Deep dive on step 1, Liquids till Lunch, and how giving digestion a break boosts energy.
• [12:10] — Hydration hacks: drink half your body weight in ounces of water and stop three hours before bed.
• [17:00] — Habit-stacking stretch routine: “15 minutes during Netflix equals 90 hours of flexibility a year!”

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Learn more about each of these habits in MaryRuth’s book, Liquids Till Lunch: 12 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life for Good

In this deeply inspiring second episode of the Move Forward Every Day With MaryRuth's podcast, MaryRuth sits down with her executive coach and dear friend Eric Bigger, who has supported her personal and professional journey for years. Together, they explore the powerful role of daily routines — morning and nighttime — and how these simple, intentional practices don’t have to take a long time to have a transformative impact on everything from relationships to mindset. 

Eric shares his personal rituals, the significance of breathwork, his habit of sending daily prayers, and how self-discipline and self-love are intrinsically connected. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, off balance, or spiritually disconnected, this conversation will guide you back to groundedness, purpose, and inner alignment.

⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights
[00:03:30] – Eric’s Current Morning Routine: Prayer, breathwork, affirmations, vitamins, and the gym — all in under 25 minutes.
[00:06:20] – The Power of Less is More in Routines: Why short, consistent routines can be more impactful than long, drawn-out practices.
[00:09:25] – Breathwork as “Prayer for the Body”: How breathwork shifts the nervous system, grounds the mind, and enhances spiritual connection.
[00:12:10] – Nighttime Rituals to Rewire the Subconscious: Eric’s affirmations, whisper prayers, and binaural beats for manifestation and peace.
[00:15:15] – How Routines Anchored Him Through Dark Times: Eric reflects on overcoming heartbreak and rediscovering himself through spiritual discipline.
[00:19:00] – Daily Physical Challenges and the Compound Effect: How 400 crunches a day became a symbol of internal growth, not just physical change.
[00:22:50] – Self-Discipline = Self-Love: Exploring the link between consistency, confidence, and showing up for yourself — even on tough days.

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In this powerful debut episode of the Move Forward Every Day With MaryRuth’s podcast, MaryRuth Ghiyam — the founder and CEO of MaryRuth’s — opens up about the personal routines, mindsets, and time management tools that have helped shape her life and career over the last 20+ years. From building a mission-driven wellness brand to raising four young children, MaryRuth shares the three simple practices that keep her grounded and help her move forward every day. You’ll hear how morning and nighttime routines, time blocking, and the compound effect can radically change your productivity, mindset, and even your self-esteem. Whether you’re a busy parent, young adult, entrepreneur, or someone just trying to feel better each day, this episode offers a foundation for building a meaningful life and how to find freedom through structure.

⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights

• [00:02:00] – "We all get 24 hours...": MaryRuth explains the universal struggle with time and the desire for more freedom.

• [00:03:18] – "Who are you and what makes you happy?": Why self-awareness is the first step to designing a life that aligns with your purpose.

• [00:06:06] – "Move forward every day...": How consistent routines and structure help you keep going, even on hard days.

• [00:07:47] – "You don’t need to feel good to get going...": A mindset shift that flips motivation on its head.

• [00:13:02] – "18 minutes a day = 100 hours a year": The compound effect in action — how small habits can add up to big changes.

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Learn more about these topics & more in MaryRuth’s book, Liquids Till Lunch: 12 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life for Good