Uncle Marv's Unhealthy Podcast

Uncle Marv begins by sharing his recent experience attending conferences, where he faced challenges in maintaining his healthy eating habits. He discusses his weight loss progress and the difficulties of finding suitable food options while traveling.  Marv then dives into his review of the MyFitnessPal app, highlighting its strengths in calorie counting and goal setting but criticizing its overly...

Julie Hagen clarifies the distinction between a full psychedelic trip and a sub-perceptual microdose, where one's consciousness remains unaltered. She stresses the importance of trusting the source and dosage when microdosing to avoid unintended effects.  Julie recounts her struggles with mental health during law school and her early career as a lawyer, leading her to seek therapy and eventually c...

Uncle Marv kicks off by acknowledging his lack of knowledge about microdosing but openness to learn. Julie explains microdosing means taking tiny amounts of substances like psilocybin, cannabis or LSD - enough to provide benefits without cognitive impairment or losing control.  She shares how she initially tried microdosing psilocybin out of curiosity from a trusted friend who was investing in a m...

Clean Eating Explained Clean eating focuses on whole, minimally processed foods while avoiding artificial ingredients, preservatives, and refined sugars. The goal is to eat nutrient-dense foods as close to their natural form as possible. This could involve cutting out entire food groups like dairy or grains, but Marv plans to take a more balanced approach. While some promote extreme versions, clea...

Uncle Marv provides an update on his efforts to adopt a healthier lifestyle, including cutting out soda, incorporating organic foods, and trying to reduce sugar and creamer in his coffee.  He shares his experience with adding cacao powder to his coffee as a healthier alternative. However, after seeing numerous ads promoting "coffee tricks" and supplements for weight loss, Uncle Marv did extensive...

Nancy shares that she got her first tattoo at the young age of 15, in a friend's garage, and continued getting more tattoos over the years, eventually covering around 40-50% of her body. She explains that the tattoos were a way for her to rebel against her parents' disapproval and to assert her identity, especially as a female business owner in a male-dominated industry.  As Nancy's career progres...

In the previous episode, Emma and Uncle Marv discussed the first two elements of a successful relationship strategy: context/mindset and communication/alignment. In this continuation, they explore the remaining three elements.  The third element is Clarity and Dynamics, which addresses the repeating patterns and unresolved issues that couples often struggle with. Emma explains that these patterns...

When Lori Seitz decided to swap her stable life for one on the road, she wasn't just shaking up her routine; she was completely reinventing her existence. Uncle Marv and Lori begin by discussing Lori's podcast, "Fine is a Four-Letter Word," where they explore the idea that people often say they're "fine" when they're not. Lori explains that she decided to give up her apartment in Northern Virginia...

Communication and Alignment in Relationships Join me on a journey through the intricacies of relationship health and wellness with my esteemed guest, Emma Viglucci from Metropolitan Marriage and Family Therapy.  We open the conversation by acknowledging that even long-term relationships can experience challenges as the initial "honeymoon phase" fades and daily life takes over. Emma agrees, explain...

Renee's journey to reaching her goal weight after 40 years of struggle serves as an inspiration for those navigating similar challenges.  Renee candidly shares her experience of realizing she was an emotional eater after years of struggling with yo-yo dieting. Through her story, listeners gain valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of addressing emotional eating habits.  Her approach t...

Listen in as we unpack the complexities of diet and exercise personalization, touching on my own challenges with meal logging in MyFitnessPal, and Diane's strategic approach to making health apps work for us. Just like in our professional lives, having a game plan for our personal health is vital, and Diane offers invaluable tips for navigating MyFitnessPal to support our goals. Diana and I discus...

Uncle Marv is back with another episode of the Unhealthy Podcast, where we're all about ditching the unhealthy stuff to live our best lives. Sherry's story is a testament to the power of dietary changes, supplements, and self-care in transforming health and happiness. In this candid chat, Sheri opens up about her 27-year battle with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and other health issues that traditio...

In this episode of the Unhealthy Podcast, Uncle Marv introduces Sheri Mills, a Functional Nutrition and Health Coach, emphasizing the show's commitment to exploring holistic approaches to health beyond weight and diet concerns. Sheri explains how functional nutrition delves into the root causes of chronic conditions by addressing nutrition, mindset, movement, and supplementation.  The conversation...

Uncle Marv begins the episode by updating listeners on his health progress, candidly sharing his challenges with weight loss and recent setbacks, including a COVID-19 infection and a head injury from a fall caused by a piece of candy.  Dr. Carrie Johansson is back with us, too, and her story is one you won't want to miss. We don't just talk about physical health; we get into the nitty-gritty of wh...

Living Love Fulfilled Unlock the secrets to a love-fulfilled life as Coach Elle and I reveal the transformational power of embracing your authentic self. Journey with us through the final chapter of "Calling in the One," where you'll learn to shed limiting beliefs and past traumas, opening your heart to the love you deserve. Together, we unearth the importance of recognizing the profound shifts wi...

Exploring Self-Care Through Retreats Uncle Marv is joined by Carrie Steele to discuss the importance of self-care, highlighting Carrie's upcoming trip to a retreat in Costa Rica. We explore the concept of Ayurveda, an ancient Eastern medical system focused on proactive health and disease prevention through natural, balanced living. We talk about nature's role  Carrie shares her excitement for Bigg...

The Journey to Healthy Relationships Ever found yourself pondering the secret sauce to a fulfilling, loving relationship? Prepare to experience a profound shift in your approach to love as we share the secret sauce of self-love and its monumental impact on every interaction you have. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom on the art of authentically expressing your needs and desires, fostering...

Uncle Marv and Dr. Carrie Johannson explore the concept of psychological flexibility, emphasizing the importance of working with the reality we have, rather than the one we wish for. They discuss how being in a mindset of psychological rigidity can lead to unhappiness and upset, and how embracing psychological flexibility allows for more nimble responses and informed decision-making. Dr. Carrie di...

Uncle Marv kicks off the episode by introducing Dr. Carrie Johansson, the sensible psychologist, and delves into the significance of mindset in achieving happiness and overall well-being. Dr. Carrie explains that being sensible involves making proactive decisions about life and paying attention to the sensations in our bodies to make better choices. The conversation shifts to Dr. Carrie's book, "S...

Exploring Self-Love and Balance This episode delves into the significance of understanding and embracing self-love before seeking a romantic connection. Coach Elle emphasizes the need to look within and prioritize self-care as a foundation for healthy relationships. Balancing Independence and Codependence The conversation explores the idea of finding a balance between independence and codependence...

In this podcast episode, Coach Elle from Heart2Heart Coaching takes listeners on a transformative journey to explore the power of transforming love identities and setting a course in all types of relationships. The episode challenges listeners to examine and release negative beliefs that may be hindering their relationship success, both personally and professionally.  Coach Elle also discusses the...

Imagine waking up every day with inexplicable joint pain and discovering that it's a symptom of Celiac disease. That's what happened to our guest, Elikqitie, who embarked on a fascinating personal journey that led her to functional medicine and a gluten-free lifestyle. Together, we'll share her experiences and discuss the critical role of personalized care, lab tests, and blood work in managing au...

We can't treat celiac disease with a temporary diet, it requires a permanent mind shift and lifestyle change. We emphasize the importance of those over 60 with celiac disease to stick to a strict gluten-free diet, as well as the supplements and lifestyle changes Elikquitie has made to manage her symptoms.  Our conversation further explores the intricate aspects of gluten-free dining and traveling....

Transforming Your Love Identity is part of a seven-week program that helps clients to understand their core beliefs about themselves, others, and life.  This week, Coach Elle talks about how our core beliefs about ourselves, others, and life shape our love identity. She explains that our childhood experiences can affect our love identity and how we interact with others. The episode also covers the...

Keysa is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She specializes in helping women (and men) gain control over their food cravings by going beyond nutrition and helping them develop a healthy relationship with food.  She emphasizes the importance of setting realistic goals and breaking them down into manageable steps. She uses the example of weight loss...