The Habit Healers

In this episode of The Habit Healers Podcast, Dr. Laurie Marbas sits down with Anne Maillette, who shares how she went from chronic stress, weight struggles, and a pre-diabetes diagnosis to thriving health through small, consistent habits. You’ll hear how she simplified her life, embraced whole food plant-based eating, and discovered strength in community, strength training, and her CGM data. This is a story of real healing — physically, mentally, and spiritually.

💡 In this episode, you’ll discover:

- Why creating margin in your life is the first step to healing

- How Anne lowered her A1C, cholesterol, and inflammation without calorie counting

- The surprising role of CGMs, strength training, and sourdough crackers

- How letting go of “perfection” helped her reclaim joy

- And why community is a powerful catalyst for lasting change If you’re looking for real

-world inspiration and actionable strategies for healing from the inside out — this episode is a must-listen.

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A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors: If you want to work with the best Whole Foods plant-based body recomposition coach, I highly recommend checking out what https://www.fitvegancoaching.com/ offers. I did their program and was able to lose 7% of body fat, build lean muscle, and improve my running time. As a loyal subscriber, you get $100 savings on their coaching services.

If you’re ready to break free from the cycle of prescriptions and build habits that create real, lasting health, this podcast is for you. Because you are always one healing habit away.

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Elizabeth Kill is a dedicated author, advocate for type 1 diabetes, and former president of Auld Technologies, LLC. Her leadership in the consumer product labeling industry was marked by hands-on involvement and strong client relationships. Elizabeth is an alumna of the University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s in elementary education. She believes that life’s challenges offer profound lessons—a perspective deepened when her child was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Currently, she channels her passion into writing and advocacy, focusing on making a meaningful impact within the type 1 diabetes community. Her work inspires and empowers others, reflecting her commitment to helping those affected by this diagnosis. Elizabeth now resides in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, Todd, and their children, Marlee Kate and Jackson, where they enjoy adventures together.

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📬 Connect with Elizabeth:
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: greaterthanT1D.com

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A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors: 

If you want to work with the best Whole Foods plant-based body recomposition coach, I highly recommend checking out what https://www.fitvegancoaching.com/ offers. I did their program and was able to lose 7% of body fat, build lean muscle, and improve my running time. As a loyal subscriber, you get $100 savings on their coaching services.

If you’re ready to break free from the cycle of prescriptions and build habits that create real, lasting health, this podcast is for you. Because you are always one healing habit away.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and share with someone who needs to hear this!

Get full access to The Habit Healers at drlauriemarbas.substack.com/subscribe

Tonyah Dee, is a teacher for times such as these, dedicated to serving those on the path to awakening their fullest potential. She is a registered dietitian, master meditation teacher, and spiritual mentor, making her perspective deep yet broad. Author of "How to Meditate with Jesus,” a simple workbook for making friends with your soul and surrendering to a higher power.  She is also the creator of Emotional Clarity Cards, a tool for increasing emotional wellbeing. She shares scientific and spiritual tips for how to align body, soul and spirit to attain transformation and empowered living. Her lifestyle includes ancient practices such as devotional chant, yogic techniques, scriptural contemplation, sound healing and nature bathing for elevating the spirit. She dreams for all people to recover, receive and ignite the light within their hearts to increase the flow of love.  

Tonyah’s Website: www.tonyahdee.com

In this powerful episode of The Habit Healers Podcast, Dr. Laurie Marbas sits down with registered dietitian, meditation teacher, and spiritual guide Tonyah Dee to explore how anxiety, disordered eating, and limiting beliefs can be transformed through soul-centered healing.

Tonyah shares her personal story of navigating a debilitating anxiety disorder, overcoming childhood trauma, and discovering a deep connection to spirit through meditation and devotional chanting. Together, they dive into the three parts of the self—body, soul, and spirit—and how healing happens when we listen deeply, love our inner parts, and surrender to divine guidance.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, feel stuck in unhealthy habits, or are simply curious about how spirituality and emotional healing intertwine, this conversation will open your heart and inspire your next step toward alignment and peace.

Topics covered:
 • How childhood trauma creates limiting beliefs
 • The difference between fear and anxiety
 • Why meditation is a soul-healing practice
 • Chanting and the power of sound in spiritual transformation
 • How to connect with divine guidance through stillness
 • Rewriting your inner story and reclaiming your purpose

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Anastasia Lindsey is an award-winning, best-selling author and poet whose work ignites passion, transformation, healing, and raw emotion. With two published poetry collections, features in two anthologies and magazines, and with recognition from Kirkus Reviews, Midwest Book Reviews, Independent Book Review, and BookView Review, she has created a powerful voice in contemporary poetry and has been writing poetry since grade school. A three-time Readers’ Choice Award winner and Literary Titan Gold Book Award winner, Anastasia crafts verses exploring themes of healing, love, and self-discovery, to connect humanity, one poem at a time.  She is a dynamic literary force, leading sold-out poetry workshops both online and in person, empowering others to find their voice through verse. Anastasia has also served as a three-time Poetry Out Loud judge for the Decatur, Illinois competition and served as the scorekeeper's assistant for the Springfield, Illinois competition. She is also a proud member of Decatur Area Poets, where she helps to foster and increase the awareness and love for poetry within the community. She is also the 2025 recipient of The Horace Livingston Writer's Award. Beyond the page, Anastasia is an artist, singer, public speaker, and was a contestant on The Voice. 

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Anastasia shares her journey of spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and healing through poetry after experiencing bullying in two corporate jobs. She opens up about the pain of staying too long, the grief of letting go, and the surprising transformation that came from standing in her truth. Through vulnerable storytelling and heartfelt poetry readings, Anastasia reminds us that healing is not only possible—it’s beautiful. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy… and is ready to reclaim their voice. 

Follow Anastasia: 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/anamariepoetry  
Website: www.summersolacehealing.com 

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A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors: 

If you want to work with the best Whole Foods plant-based body recomposition coach, I highly recommend checking out what https://www.fitvegancoaching.com/ offers. I did their program and was able to lose 7% of body fat, build lean muscle, and improve my running time. As a loyal subscriber, you get $100 savings on their coaching services.

If you’re ready to break free from the cycle of prescriptions and build habits that create real, lasting health, this podcast is for you. Because you are always one healing habit away.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and share with someone who needs to hear this!

Get full access to The Habit Healers at drlauriemarbas.substack.com/subscribe

What happens when a cardiologist ignores his own health, only to have an aha moment that changes everything? Dr. Steven Lome shares his powerful transformation from an overweight, overworked doctor to a lifestyle medicine advocate. But that’s just the beginning.

During a half-marathon, Dr. Lome miraculously saved not one, but two runners who collapsed from cardiac arrest—an event so rare, even AI struggles to calculate the odds. In this episode, we dive into his life-changing wake-up call, the myths about exercise and diet, and the power of a plant-based lifestyle in preventing heart disease.

Join us as we explore:
✔️ The moment his daughter’s words made him rethink everything
✔️ Why exercise alone won’t save you from heart disease
✔️ The shocking half-marathon event that made national headlines
✔️ How diet, not just medicine, is the key to preventing heart attacks
✔️ Practical steps to heal your habits and transform your health

Don’t miss this mind-blowing conversation that proves small changes can lead to life-saving transformations.

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A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors: 

If you want to work with the best Whole Foods plant-based body recomposition coach, I highly recommend checking out what https://www.fitvegancoaching.com/ offers. I did their program and was able to lose 7% of body fat, build lean muscle, and improve my running time. As a loyal subscriber, you get $100 savings on their coaching services.

If you’re ready to break free from the cycle of prescriptions and build habits that create real, lasting health, this podcast is for you. Because you are always one healing habit away.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and share with someone who needs to hear this!

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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of The Habit Healers Podcast, Dr. Laurie Marbas sits down with Chef AJ—plant-based advocate, culinary expert, and comedian—who shares her incredible journey of health transformation, resilience, and humor in the face of adversity.

From her early days as a self-proclaimed junk food vegan to discovering the healing power of whole foods, Chef AJ opens up about the wake-up call that led her to a healthier lifestyle. She also candidly discusses her recent cancer diagnosis, the emotional and physical challenges she’s faced, and how she uses comedy as a powerful tool for coping and healing.

Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, raw honesty, and laughter as Chef AJ reminds us all that transformation isn’t just about food—it’s about mindset, joy, and embracing life one healing habit at a time.

Topics Covered:

• Chef AJ’s plant-based journey and overcoming unhealthy habits
• How small changes create lasting health transformations
• Facing a cancer diagnosis and finding humor in the hardest moments
• The role of laughter and improv in healing
• How to navigate anxiety and fear with resilience

🎧 Don’t miss this episode packed with inspiration, laughter, and practical takeaways for your health journey!

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👉 Follow Chef AJ & Learn More About Her Work: https://www.chefaj.com/

A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors: 

If you want the best supplement to help you on your plant-based journey, you have to try Complement: https://lovecomplement.com/?aff=62

If you want to work with the best Whole Foods plant-based body recomposition coach, I highly recommend checking out what https://www.fitvegancoaching.com/ offers. I did their program and was able to lose 7% of body fat, build lean muscle, and improve my running time. As a loyal subscriber, you get $100 savings on their coaching services.

If you’re ready to break free from the cycle of prescriptions and build habits that create real, lasting health, this podcast is for you. Because you are always one healing habit away.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and share with someone who needs to hear this!

Get full access to The Habit Healers at drlauriemarbas.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of The Habit Healers Podcast, Dr. Marbas sits down with Carrie Barrett, a former radio host turned endurance athlete, triathlon coach, and plant-based advocate. Kerri shares her inspiring journey from a self-proclaimed “chunky kid” with unhealthy habits to running marathons, conquering triathlons, and discovering the power of plant-based nutrition. She opens up about overcoming fear, embracing failure, and the serendipitous path that led her to working alongside Rip Esselstyn and the Plant Strong movement.

Carrie completed her first marathon and triathlon in 2002 on a complete whim and it should come as no surprise that her results reflected this. Still, though, when you invest a few thousand dollars in unknown sports, what do you do? You sign up for more races, of course!

This 20-year investment in running and triathlon may not have provided much of a monetary return, but the true ROI has been invaluable in terms of experience, friendships, self-confidence, resilience, coaching opportunities, and mentorships. Today, she splits time between Bend, Oregon and Austin, Texas where she’s a coach, writer, podcast host, editor and producer - including:

"The PLANTSTRONG Podcast," hosted by Rip Esselstyn

“Hit Plat Not Pause” Podcast, hosted by Selene Yeager

The "Women's Performance Podcast" hosted by Sara Gross

She's written two books (available) on Amazon and her work has been featured in Austin Fit Magazine, Triathlete Magazine, Active.com and more.

Follow Carrie:

• Instagram @tritobefunny: https://www.instagram.com/tritobefunny?igsh=ZjFmM3hqM2h6NGo=
• Instagram @icouldneverdothat: https://www.instagram.com/icouldneverdothat?igsh=MXJqZHNuaDEwOGpm
• Website: https://www.podpage.com/icouldnever

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A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors: 

If you want the best supplement to help you on your plant-based journey, you have to try Complement: https://lovecomplement.com/?aff=62

If you want to work with the best Whole Foods plant-based body recomposition coach, I highly recommend checking out what https://www.fitvegancoaching.com/ offers. I did their program and was able to lose 7% of body fat, build lean muscle, and improve my running time. As a loyal subscriber, you get $100 savings on their coaching services.

If you’re ready to break free from the cycle of prescriptions and build habits that create real, lasting health, this podcast is for you. Because you are always one healing habit away.

Subscribe, share, and leave a review to join the movement!

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and share with someone who needs to hear this!

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Dr. Chris Miller was living her dream—working as an ER doctor, skiing in Aspen, and enjoying life to the fullest. But when a mysterious swelling in her fingers appeared, everything changed. In this episode of The Habit Healers Podcast, Dr. Miller shares her raw and deeply personal journey through her lupus diagnosis, the struggles with conventional medicine, and the holistic healing path that led her to true transformation. From burnout and emotional lows to rediscovering her strength through integrative medicine and spiritual healing, this conversation is filled with insights, hope, and inspiration for anyone on their own health journey.

🎧 Tune in to hear:
✅ The early warning signs of autoimmune disease
✅ The emotional rollercoaster of chronic illness
✅ How mindset and holistic healing played a key role
✅ Practical habits for long-term wellness

Follow Dr. Chris Miller - Website Coming Soon - www.chrismillermd.com 

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A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors: 

If you want the best supplement to help you on your plant-based journey, you have to try Complement: https://lovecomplement.com/?aff=62

If you want to work with the best Whole Foods plant-based body recomposition coach, I highly recommend checking out what https://www.fitvegancoaching.com/ offers. I did their program and was able to lose 7% of body fat, build lean muscle, and improve my running time. As a loyal subscriber, you get $100 savings on their coaching services.

If you’re ready to break free from the cycle of prescriptions and build habits that create real, lasting health, this podcast is for you. Because you are always one healing habit away.

Subscribe, share, and leave a review to join the movement!

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and share with someone who needs to hear this!

Get full access to The Habit Healers at drlauriemarbas.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the first episode of The Habit Healers Podcast! In this episode, I take you on my personal journey - from dreaming of becoming a doctor to realizing that true healing goes beyond prescriptions.

For years, I followed the medical model: diagnose, prescribe, repeat. But something felt off. Patients weren’t truly healing - they were just managing their decline. Everything changed when one patient’s simple dietary shift opened my eyes to the power of food as medicine. That moment led me to discover a deeper truth: healing isn’t just about food - it’s about habits.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• The pivotal moments that changed my perspective on health
• Why traditional medicine often falls short in creating real healing
• How food and habits can reverse chronic disease and transform lives
• The Habit Healer Manifesto - a guide to making healing effortless and sustainable

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If you’re ready to break free from the cycle of prescriptions and build habits that create real, lasting health, this podcast is for you. Because you are always one healing habit away.

Subscribe, share, and leave a review to join the movement!

Get full access to The Habit Healers at drlauriemarbas.substack.com/subscribe

Ready to lose weight without feeling deprived? Learn how to use calorie density to create satisfying, delicious meals that support your weight loss goals—all while staying on a whole-food, plant-based diet! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your approach, these tips and swaps will make plant-based eating easy and enjoyable.

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Our new book, Plant-Based 101: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Plant-Based Diet, launches on January 1, 2025! Available in Kindle and print, this comprehensive guide is packed with essential tips, strategies, and over 100 recipes to help you transition to and thrive on a plant-based lifestyle.

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A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors:

If you want the best supplement to help you on your plant-based journey, you have to try Complement: https://lovecomplement.com/?aff=62

If you want to work with the best Whole Foods plant-based body recomposition coach, I highly recommend checking out what https://www.fitvegancoaching.com/ offers. I did their program and was able to lose 7% of body fat, build lean muscle, and improve my running time. As a loyal subscriber, you get $250 savings on their coaching services.