The Habit Healers

To work with Dr. Laurie Marbas, visit: https://www.drmarbas.com/

We all know that being active and spending time outdoors is good for our health. But did you know there are specific benefits to getting proper sun exposure and spending time in nature?

In this podcast interview, Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar, a leading expert on how environmental exposures affect cardiovascular disease risk, discusses the importance of sunlight exposure and time spent in nature for our overall health.

Dr. Bhatnagar explains that getting proper sun exposure is essential for our sleep patterns and overall health. Sunlight helps to regulate our circadian rhythms or our natural sleep-wake cycles. And when we're exposed to sunlight during the day, it can help us to fall asleep more easily at night. Research has shown that people who don't get enough sunlight exposure are at increased risk for several health problems, including obesity, type II diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Bhatnagar also discusses the benefits of spending time in nature. He states that "being out in nature has been shown to improve mental health, and there's even some evidence that it can increase lifespan."

If you're looking for ways to improve your overall health, be sure to listen to the podcast interview with Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar. You might just find that spending time in the sun and in nature is one of the best things you can do for your health!

To connect with Dr. Bhatnager: https://elementsofnature.buzzsprout.com/

To work with Dr. Laurie Marbas, visit: https://www.drmarbas.com/

If you're interested in learning more about plant-based diets and how they can help you lose weight, then check out this podcast interview with Alishea Basson.

In the interview, Alishea discusses how she was able to lose over 85 pounds by switching to a plant-based diet and shares some tips for making lasting changes to your health.

She also talks about how to deal with your family if they aren't on board with being plant-based and how to efficiently cook plant-based foods.

So if you're looking for some motivation to make a change in your diet, be sure to give this interview a listen!

To connect with Alishea: https://www.instagram.com/alisheabasson/

To work with Dr. Laurie Marbas, visit: https://www.drmarbas.com/

If you're considering transitioning to a plant-based diet, or are already plant-based and looking for some tips on sustaining your lifestyle, this podcast interview with Dr. Matthew Nagra is a must-listen.

Dr. Nagra is a Naturopathic doctor who has himself made the transition to a plant-based diet, and in this interview, he discusses how to sustainably make the switch.

He also offers advice on how to talk to your doctor if they're against a plant-based diet, and how to deal with friends and family who aren't supportive of your lifestyle choice.

Finally, he shares his own story of how he became plant-based and why he continues to sustain this lifestyle.

Whether you're just starting to explore plant-based eating or are already on the journey, this interview is sure to offer some valuable insights!

To connect with Dr. Nagra: https://drmatthewnagra.com/

To work with Dr. Laurie Marbas, visit: https://www.drmarbas.com/

If you're looking for tips on how to lose weight and improve your health, you should definitely check out the podcast of Gretchen Sauer!

Gretchen was able to lose over 70 pounds, stop her high cholesterol, and reverse kidney disease by switching to a plant-based diet. She has gone from over 200 pounds to 130 pounds and is now in bodybuilding!

She's an amazing example of how switching to a plant-based diet can totally transform your health for the better. Gretchen provides fantastic tips for losing weight and making lasting health improvements, so be sure to check out her podcast if you're looking for some guidance on making healthier choices in your own life!

To connect with Gretchen: https://www.instagram.com/gretchen.sauer/

To work with Dr. Laurie Marbas, visit: https://www.drmarbas.com/

If you're a woman struggling with issues like menopause, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), hot flashes, or any other health concerns, you may want to consider a plant-based diet. That's according to Dr. Nitu Bajekal, a gynecologist with over 35 years of experience in women's health.

Dr. Bajekal is the author of "Living PCOS Free", and she says that a whole food plant-based diet can offer a number of benefits for women's health. For example, it can help to regulate hormones, reduce inflammation, and promote weight loss.

During the interview, Dr. Bajekal provides tips for transitioning to a plant-based diet, and she also shares her own personal story of how this way of eating has helped her.

If you're interested in learning more about how a plant-based diet can improve your health, be sure to check out the podcast interview with Dr. Bajekal. Trust me, it's worth a listen!

To connect with Dr. Bajekal: https://nitubajekal.com/

To work with Dr. Laurie Marbas, visit: https://www.drmarbas.com/

Plant-based eating is not a new fad diet, it is a sustainable way of life that has numerous health benefits. Erin and Dusty Stanczyk are plant-based lifestyle and health coaches who have seen firsthand the transformative power of this way of eating. In this episode, they discuss how they were able to improve their health by switching to a whole food plant-based diet.

Erin was able to lose excess weight, stop her hormonal imbalances, cure her acne, and stop her brain fog by eating a vegan diet. Also Dusty was able to stop his indigestion and acid reflux. In addition, they give tips for plant-based cooking, how to feed children, and how to sustainably change your health.

If you are looking to improve your health and wellbeing, this podcast episode is a must-listen!

To connect with Erin & Dusty: https://www.eatmoverest.com/

To work with Dr. Laurie Marbas, visit: https://www.drmarbas.com/

Mike Anthony is a location manager in Hollywood for movies, a demanding line of work that had taken its toll on his health. One day, right before he dropped his son off at daycare, he experienced a heart attack resulting in his heart-stopping.

It was so bad that three stents had to be placed in Mike's right coronary. Mike's Cardiologist was surprised that he was somehow able to survive his whole ordeal. As a result of the heart attack, Mike had to take 5 different medications every day. After a while, Mike grew tired of taking drugs and wanted to discover a natural solution to his cardiac illness.

That is when he saw Dr. Esselstyn's book 'Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease' which ultimately started him down the plant-based path. After switching to a whole food plant-based diet, Mike lost 70 pounds, stopped all five meds, and became a marathon runner!

Now he's been plant-based for 15 years and has never felt better!

To connect with Mike: https://www.instagram.com/a_mendedheart/

To work with Dr. Laurie Marbas, visit: https://www.drmarbas.com/

Today's podcast will be a little different from our typical podcast episode. This episode will feature a round table interview with three incredible guests whose lives have been transformed by switching to a whole food plant-based diet. Our three amazing guests are Lexa Treml, Kimberly Herbert, and Carl Zingle.

Lexa Treml was diagnosed with an ovarian teratoma at the age of 22. Immediately after her doctor's appointment, she went on a raw plant-based diet, and when she had her surgery six weeks later, her ovarian cysts were gone, much of the tumor had cleared up, and she no longer had acne. Then eight months after Lexa's surgery, she could run her first ten-mile race since she was no longer tired!

After seeing many doctors, in May 2019 Kimberly Herbert found out she had lupus, cutaneous lupus, alopecia, Raynaud's, and candida. Kimberly refused to give up and did her own research to find a way to reverse her diseases. After a few months, she found a whole food plant diet and transitioned fully to it. As a result of this change, Kimberly saw significant improvements in her health.

At first, Carl Zingle was very active as a young adult. But as he got older, he became less active and gained weight. He weighed 245 pounds at his heaviest. After being diagnosed with diabetes, Carl decided to make a change. He started cycling and eating healthy, and eventually got to the point where he reversed his diabetes and lost all his extra weight. Now Carl feels great and exercises every day!

To connect with Lexa: https://linktr.ee/lexa_treml

To connect with Kimberly: https://www.facebook.com/thekimest

To work with Dr. Laurie Marbas, visit: https://www.drmarbas.com/

Have you ever wondered why is it so difficult to stick to our goals? And more importantly, what can we do about it?

To find out, I sat down with Dr. Heather McKee, the UK’s leading lifestyle behavior change specialist. During the course of our conversation, she went through the process of how to successfully change your habits.

Here are the three main takeaways:

1. Find a powerful reason for you to change

The first step is to find a powerful reason for you to change. And it has to be a reason that benefits you, not someone else.

For example, if you’re trying to lose weight, your reason might be to improve your health or feel more confident in your own skin.

2. Find habits that are enjoyable

The second step is to find habits that are enjoyable and not just punishment. If you’re trying to eat healthier, for instance, focus on adding in more fruits and vegetables instead of cutting out all of your favorite foods.

3. Focus on the process, not some arbitrary goal

The third and final step is to focus on the process and not some arbitrary goal. In other words, don’t focus on losing 10 pounds, focus on making healthier choices each and every day.

So if you’re struggling to stick to your goals, remember these three steps: find a powerful reason for you to change, find habits that are enjoyable, and focus on the process.

Dr. McKee's Website: http://drheathermckee.co.uk/

To work with Dr. Laurie Marbas, visit: https://www.drmarbas.com/

Rym Selmi is a mother and the founder of MiiRO, a healthy vegan chocolate company.

After transitioning away from a stressful investment banking career, she switched to a plant-based diet to better care for herself.

One of the reasons Rym started a chocolate company was because she had gestational diabetes, which caused her baby to have a 50% chance of dying.

MiiRO mission is to remind people to enjoy the little things in life. This philosophy comes from Rym's own experiences of not being mindful of what was happening in the present.

So whether you have a sweet tooth or are looking for some vegan inspiration, this podcast is for you!

MiiRO's website: https://miiro.co/