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The Habit Healers

Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA
Brain Health
Exercise
Weight Loss
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Fermented Foods
Aging
Inflammation
Diabetes
Sleep
Heart Disease
Gut Microbiome
Alzheimer's Disease
Insulin Resistance
Nutrition
Anxiety
Dementia
Pickleball
Blood Sugar
Resistance Training
Strength Training

Welcome to The Habit Healers Podcast—where transformation starts with a single habit. Hosted by Dr. Laurie Marbas, this podcast is for anyone ready to break free from chronic health struggles, rewire their habits, and create lasting healing. Through powerful stories, science-backed strategies, and real-world tools, we dive deep into the micro shifts that lead to massive health transformations. You... more

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Recent Guests

Martin Oswald
Chef who demonstrates plant-based cooking and meal-preparation techniques
Episode: Can you use hibiscus tea to pickle onions and then use the juice to make a raspberry tahini dressing? Yes, you can.
Patricia Siegel
Sports scientist, personal trainer, menopause-focused fitness writer
Menopause Training Blueprint
Episode: How do you get stronger when your old workout routine no longer fits?
Laurie Santos
Professor at Yale, studied happiness and led the Psychology and the Good Life course
Yale University
Episode: The Science-Backed Habits That Actually Make You Happier (and the Ones That Don't)
Dennis Hadak
Participant in a 10-day whole-food plant-based immersion program
Immersion program in Greensboro, North Carolina
Episode: What If 30 Days Could Dramatically Improve Your Blood Sugar?
Victoria Moran
Author, yogi, vegan advocate
Author/Activist
Episode: The 4-Part Food Plan That Dropped Her Cholesterol 29 Points
Maxime Sigouin
Fitness coach, author focused on body composition and plant-based lifestyle
Independent fitness coach / author
Episode: Are You Training for the Gym or for Your Actual Life?
Dr. Tamit
Episode: Are You Training for the Gym or for Your Actual Life?
Dr. Jud
Guest on the perfectionism calibration discussion
Episode: Are You Chasing a Finish Line That Keeps Moving?
Dr. Jud Brewer
Guest expert discussing anxiety, social contagion, and mindfulness
Episode: Can You Catch Anxiety From Your Phone?

Host

Dr. Laurie Marbas
Host of The Habit Healers

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 307 ratings
  • Clear and actionable

    I’m a retired pediatrician and I love her clear no-nonsense advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dkgcl
    United States2 months ago
  • Very effective communicator

    Dr. Marbas is adept at boiling down diverse research into actionable pieces that can be implemented immediately. This comes along with what to expect, since changes are rarely instant and lets you know how to keep on track and where the track goes !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Klingk
    United States3 months ago
  • 14 Factors about Dementia

    I love her podcasts. She explains scientific information in common situations-horsepower, torque, and power-muscle penia. She gives you straightforward databased information you can use to make better decisions/choices/exercises every day. Thank you, Dr Marbas-I just discovered you and are consuming every podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shala Senior Lady
    United States4 months ago
  • Actionable Advice

    Information is presented in an easy to understand manner, and Laurie gives actionable steps, that we can implement in our busy lives. Little things to keep in mind that add up to big improvements over time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SMusselman70
    Canada5 months ago
  • Is a great podcast to learn about health

    Dr. Marbas covers so much about health from psychology to cooking! Would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in improving their health!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aptive4life
    United States3 years ago

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Many value the practical, evidence-based health guidance and long-term habit focus.
Some listeners wish for less personal anecdote and more topic focus, but overall reception is strong.
Listeners praise the host for translating research into actionable steps.

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Did someone say healthy chocolate cookie? Yes, they did!
Q: How do we replace the butter?
Oswald suggests using a small amount of cashew butter to help keep the cookies soft, along with ingredients such as sweet potato, banana, applesauce or other nut butters.
Did someone say healthy chocolate cookie? Yes, they did!
Q: So, please tell us, what are you making for us today?
Martin Oswald is making a chocolate cookie and plans to explain the ingredients and possible substitutions while it bakes.
What Keeps a Butternut Squash Muffin Moist the Next Day?
Q: Can you use the seeds from the butternut squash?
They can be roasted separately and spiced, but for muffins it is better to chop seeds and keep them in the batter for texture.
What Keeps a Butternut Squash Muffin Moist the Next Day?
Q: Would you increase baking time based on muffin size?
Yes, you may need a couple more minutes depending on the pan size, with recommended checks at around 20-25 minutes.
Are You Training for the Gym or for Your Actual Life?
Q: What can we expect from your Substack and how are you using it with your partner?
We publish multiple weekly articles outlining the fitness frameworks we developed, plus twice-monthly live workouts, with personal 'soul posts' that share life lessons and the growth behind our coaching journey.

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What is The Habit Healers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on lifestyle medicine, habit design, and practical strategies to improve chronic health through science-backed nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management. Episodes frequently explore how weight, body composition, and metabolic health relate to overall well-being, with a strong emphasis on actionable steps, at-home tracking, and long-term habit formation. A notable throughline is reframing health from quick fixes to sustainable, plant-based, and evidence-based lifestyle choices, often hosted by a physician who weaves in clinical anecdotes, guest expertise, and listener-friendly guidance. The format tends to mix expert interviews with practical demonstrations and step-by-step workflows, making it a solid fit for listen... more

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2. Patricia Siegel
3. Laurie Santos
4. Dennis Hadak
5. Victoria Moran
6. Maxime Sigouin
7. Dr. Tamit
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