The Habit Healers

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

Since 1980, rates of obesity have doubled in 2- to 5-year-olds, quadrupled in 6- to 11-year-olds, and tripled in 12- to 19-year-olds. The organization, ChildObesity180, is a leader in taking a unique approach to reverse the epidemic among children ages 5 to 12 years. They bring together the best of public health practice and business expertise to create initiatives that impact various aspects of a child’s environment. Working to reduce health disparities is their priority, and they incorporate this focus into all of their initiatives. ChildObesity180 effectively promotes achieving and maintaining a healthy weight in children throughout the nation. Dr. Hennessy works with ChildObesity180 to advance their research and evaluation activities and scholarship.

Prior to joining the Friedman Faculty, Dr. Hennessy was a Senior Behavioral Scientist at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health. During her tenure, she led multiple research activities aimed to incorporate novel methodologies into behavioral research.

I asked Dr. Hennessy to provide insight and possible solutions to the problem of childhood obesity that we can take on as parents, teachers, doctors, community members and anyone who cares about the future of our kids. Dr. Hennessy is delightful and joy to speak to. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. You can learn more about ChildObesity180 here. http://www.childobesity180.org

Thank you for listening as always. Please share this video with anyone who cares about our kids and their future.

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

Meet Bill Sycalik founder of http://www.runningtheparks.com, and the National Parks Marathon Project! Bill's goal to run a marathon in all 59 U.S. National Parks is almost complete. He only needs 8 more that are in Alaska. He did the first 51in just 15 months, out the back of his Subaru, and eating plants.

Bill describes himself as a recovering management consultant from New York City who now lives in Colorado. When Bill read about the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Service he became inspired to start this massive project. He left his job and never looked back.

I have interviewed Bill previously when he was about half way through the parks but now we talk about all the amazing and cools things that you see and experience running across America's National Park treasures.

I always enjoy talking to Bill and I hope you become inspired to challenge yourself to make a dream come true! Thanks for listening and please share this podcast to prove that we can do more than we think we can.

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

Meet the beautiful and inspirational Dr. Saray Stancic. In 1995, as a third year medical resident, literally over night, Dr. Stancic was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This unforeseen health challenge changed the course of her life, both professionally and personally. Her world had been turned upside down, in less than 24 hours.

The years that followed this life-altering diagnosis were riddled with pain, suffering and plenty of fear. At her worst, she had grown dependent on a dozen drugs, a cane, and had developed an overwhelming, sinking sense of hopelessness.

In her own words, Dr. Stancic shares her "Aha" moment that altered the course of her life, brought her healing and the fortitude to create her own documentary called Code Blue. The documentary seeks to shed light on the regrettable, shameful and absurd fact that physicians are ill-prepared by their medical schools to understand the all important aspect of optimal nutrition and how this affects human health.

This conversation was such a joy and I could have spoken to Dr. Stancic for many more hours (well we did when we stopped recording :) ). Please support Code Blue and the amazing work of a phenomenal human being. Check it out here. https://drstancic.com

Remember this quote by Eleanor Roosevelt which is a favorite of Dr. Stancic, "You must do the things you think you cannot do." Those are words we could all live by!

Thank you for listening and PLEASE share the podcast and rate us where you listen!

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

Meet Eric O'Grey who was 150 pounds overweight, depressed, and sick. After a lifetime of failed diet attempts, and the onset of type-2 diabetes, Eric went to a new doctor, who surprisingly prescribed a shelter dog. And that's when Eric met Peety: an overweight, middle-aged and forgotten dog who, like Eric, had seen better days. The story is inspirational and heartwarming. I don't want to spoil the story so sit back and enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Want to read about Eric and Peety? Check out Eric's new book, Walking With Peety, which you can learn about here, https://ericandpeety.com/walking-with...

As always thank you for listening and please share this podcast with anyone you think could benefit from inspiration and the learn how to gain back their life!

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

Have you ever heard of a drug resistant economist? Have you ever thought how economics would intersect with antibiotics? Well, I didn't either until I read an article that Dr.Ramanan Laxminarayan had coauthored. What I read has led me to rethink about the world's drug resistant problems on a much broader scale, including how antibiotics are used in animal agriculture to promote growth. (one more reason to eat plants!) This discussion will challenge how you think about antibiotics and hopefully think twice before insisting on antibiotics at your next doctor's visit when he/she says it is a virus...

Dr. Laxminarayan directs the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy. He is also a Senior Research Scholar and Lecturer at Princeton University. His research deals with the integration of epidemiological models of infectious diseases and drug resistance into the economic analysis of public health problems. He has worked to improve understanding of drug resistance as a problem of managing a shared global resource.

Laxminarayan has worked with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank on evaluating malaria treatment policy, vaccination strategies, the economic burden of tuberculosis, and control of non-communicable diseases. He has served on a number of advisory committees at WHO, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Institute of Medicine.

This is one of those fascinating conversations I wish could have went longer. This subject affects ALL of us on earth...please share this important message and I hope you learn as much as I did!

Thank you for listening like always! Please share the podcast!

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

Meet Vitale Buford, a beautiful soul who struggled with body image and low self worth. Then in college she was introduced to Adderall and I discovered how she could be thin and high performing - which she thought she needed to be loved. Addiction is a master and will do anything to remain in control. Learn how Vitale found the courage to face her demons and find a life that was always waiting for her. A life of love and acceptance. I am truly honored to share Vitale's story and there are many things in her story that we can learn from. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

As always thank you for listening. Do you want help with transitioning to a healthier lifestyle? Check out my website http://howtohealth.org. Please share this podcast and the powerful message of self love.

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

We met Tom Venuto way back in Podcast 41 before he left for the epic adventure of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Now we will talk to him about what happened, what he learned, how he lifted weights during his hike (yes you read that right), and much more.

Tom has been a long time online friend and it was awesome to hear about this incredible journey that most of us could only dream of doing.

You can find Tom online at burnthefatinnercircle.com, read his book, Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle, and on Instagram @meatheadhikes and on outsideways.com also under @meatheadhikes or Pacific Crest Trail.

What happens when you hike from Mexico to Canada? Well, plug in your earphones and find out!

Thank you for listening and please rate and share the podcast from wherever you listen!

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

Dr. Koushik Reddy is not any ordinary interventional cardiologist, he would rather heal with a carrot than a stent. Dr. Reddy works for the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa, Florida and speaks regularly to his patients regarding the value of nutrition as treatment for their heart disease and other chronic diseases. Dr. Reddy is full of life and one of our brightest physicians. He is an example we should all hope to strive for when caring for our patients. He is funny and you will enjoy this conversation. You can follow Dr. Reddy on Facebook as Food M.D. where he regularly shares his insight on the medical research pertaining to nutrition and health. Thank you Dr. Reddy for caring for our veterans who have a special place in my heart.

As always thank you for listening and please share this with anyone you feel could benefit. Want help transitioning to a whole foods plant based diet? Check out the programs I personally developed at http://howtohealth.org.

It is another Mindset Monday with Anthony Masiello. This week we discuss health as an investment. Are you living health paycheck to paycheck or have you invested wisely over the years creating a nest egg for quality healthy golden years? It may seem odd to think of every day actions as an investment in your health, but nothing could be more important than thinking in this manner. Every action, especially food that you consume is investing in your health or sickness/death. You do not get do overs in life. You have one body and you should take care of it...in this conversation we discuss that and how to do it for the long haul.

Thank you for listening and please share with your family and friends who could benefit from this Mindset Monday. Want help switching to a whole foods plant based diet? Help is a click away! http://howtohealth.org. Have a great day everyone!

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

Meet Nelson Campbell, Founder of PlantPure and the nonprofit PlantPure Communities and director of the PlantPure Nation documentary. Nelson is the son of Dr. T Colin Campbell, and together they are on a mission to Heal America. How do they plan on doing that? This is a multi-tiered approach but it will challenge each of us how we view one another and the world around us. They will be touring America together and will stop in several cities to share this important message. The tour will be filmed for a sequel to PlantPure Nation. At the end they have a special project...what is it you ask...well sit back and listen to find out. Do you want to be a part of this important movement? One that we ALL can relate to...then sign up at http://HealingAmericaTogether.com so you won't miss all the incredible updates. Do you want to be there at the launch party? This Saturday in Tampa is where it will all begin. Find out the details on the link above. Want to join a PlantPure pod? Start here http://plantpurecommunities.org

Thank you everyone for listening and please share this important message with everyone you can. Don't forget to sign up at http://howtohealth.org if you want more information on how to eat a whole foods plant based diet! Have a great day everyone.