This week I'm joined by Walid Aboulnaga, a Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator and ordained Shamanic Minister who is committed to helping others experience deep transformation by integrating breath awareness and conscious breathing into everyday practices. Walid breaks down the various types of breathwork, how they can help us and why they may be the missing link to our health and wellness. Get 10% of the most effective air purifier on the market with the code "Happier" on intellipure.com Love the S...
Dec 17, 2020•36 min•Ep. 92
Most longevity research focuses on food and fitness, but this week's guest makes the case for deepening relationships, practicing kindness and staying optimistic if we want to live longer, happier, and healthier. Marta Zaraska, a renowned science journalist and author of the book, Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism, and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100, sheds light on the fascinating research that suggests cuddles, laughs, and selfless acts, might be the most accurate predictors of our lon...
Nov 05, 2020•41 min•Ep. 91
Ever wonder how acupuncture and other forms of energy medicine actually work? Today I'm joined by Jill Blakeway, acupuncturist, clinical herbalist and founder of The Yinova Center, to discuss the science and mystery of healing with energy medicine. She shares powerful anecdotes and fascinating research on this effective but largely underestimated healing modality. The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code HyperMaria for 20% off Love the Show? Subscribe, Share, & Leave a Review for a Free 3-Da...
Oct 29, 2020•40 min•Ep. 90
This week we're talking all things hormones with the founder of Your Hormone Balance, Candace Burch, who has been a hormone health educator for over 25 years. Candace shares tips on how to recognize a hormonal imbalance through various symptoms, what tests to ask for to find out what that imbalance might be, and then how to remedy any imbalances through natural means, including dietary and lifestyle changes, and herbs. The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code HyperMaria for 20% off Love the Show...
Oct 22, 2020•51 min•Ep. 89
Brooklyn Borough President and 2021 NYC Mayoral candidate, Eric Adams shares his story of completely reversing diabetes through a whole food plant-based diet. He also shares practical tips from his brand new book, Healthy At Last, on how to painlessly implement dietary changes to prevent and reverse chronic illness. The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code HyperMaria for 20% off Love the Show? Subscribe, Share, & Leave a Review for a Free 3-Day Meal Plan. Join the Happier & Healthier Mov...
Sep 17, 2020•29 min•Ep. 88
Alaffia founder & CEO, Olowo-n’djo Tchala, shares his incredibly inspiring journey from growing up in Togo, West Africa to creating what may be the most socially responsible beauty company yet. His clean skincare products, now one of the top sellers at Whole Foods, are made with ingredients sourced from co-ops in his native, Togo. More than just creating excellent skincare, he is on a mission to help alleviate poverty and gender inequality. Through Alalffia's various initiatives, he is provi...
Jul 02, 2020•37 min•Ep. 87
This week, renowned civil trial lawyer, Ray Chester joins me to talk about the dangers and risks of Botox. Ray has represented over 50 cases against the makers of Botox for severe and even fatal injuries sustained after the use of the product. In this episode he recounts stories of people whose lives were never the same after use, his unprecedented court victories, and why he no longer takes Botox cases. This episode is an eye-opening look at the pharmaceutical playbook and sheds light on the re...
Jun 18, 2020•39 min•Ep. 86
This week, I'm sharing simple yet powerful tips & techniques that will help you navigate difficult times, by allowing yourself to feel and process your emotions, instead of suppressing them.These holistic strategies will help improve your mood, release emotional weight that is weighing you down, and ultimately, pull you out of that feeling of being stuck. The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code HyperMaria for 20% off Love the Show? Subscribe, Share, & Leave a Review for a Free 3-Day Mea...
May 28, 2020•23 min•Ep. 85
Ever found healthy eating stressful and overwhelming? This week, fellow health coach & Founder of Party In My Plants, Talia Pollock, joins me in a light-hearted conversation to chat about her brand new book Party In Your Plants. In this episode, Talia goes on to humorously share practical advice on how we can make healthy eating more fun & healthy cooking less sucky. The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code HyperMaria for 20% off Love the Show? Subscribe, Share, & Leave a Review for ...
May 21, 2020•43 min•Ep. 84
Renowned gastroenterologist & gut health expert, Dr. Will Bulsiwitz, joins me to talk about all things gut health. We discuss his new book Fiber Fueled and why plant diversity is so important for our gut. He also explains why gut issues are on the rise now more than ever and how to optimize our microbiome to transform our health & wellness. The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code HyperMaria for 20% off Love the Show? Subscribe, Share, & Leave a Review for a Free 3-Day Meal Plan. Joi...
May 14, 2020•52 min•Ep. 83
One of the most important things we can do to raise awareness about mental health, is talk about it. We all experience feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, sadness, and sometimes worse at one point or another, but often times, we're not taught the tools to cope and prevent these feelings from consuming us. This week, on the Happier & Healthier podcast, Emmy Award-winning star of General Hospital, Maurice Benard, joins me to talk about mental health, his personal struggle with bipolar dis...
May 07, 2020•38 min•Ep. 82
Triple board certified Emory University trained physician & hormone expert, Dr. Anna Cabeca aka the Girlfriend Doctor joins me to talk all things hormones from pregnancy through menopause & everything in between. She specifically shares how hormones influence our health & tips on how to balance hormones using diet and lifestyle. Dr Anna, also shares on her keto-green diet, its key components and how it helps women restore overall health. The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code Hyper...
Apr 30, 2020•43 min•Ep. 81
Nutritionist Sharon Brown started a bone broth company after healing her son - and her clients - from a laundry list of health issues using a combination of real food and bone broth. She is now the Founder of the number one selling frozen organic bone broth in the U.S. In this episode, we talk about why bone broth is so beneficial & what we can all do to improve our gut health in order to boost our overall health. The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code HyperMaria for 20% off Love the Show?...
Apr 23, 2020•41 min•Ep. 80
Is movement medicine? Bodywork therapist, Edan Harari, joins me to talk about bodywork and how movement & touch can help us release built up stress, pain, and trauma from our past. Edan also walks us through a great exercise to calm the nervous system in times of stress. The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code HyperMaria for 20% off Love the Show? Subscribe, Share, & Leave a Review for a Free 3-Day Meal Plan. Join the Happier & Healthier Movement Recipes, meal plans, nutrition + coo...
Apr 16, 2020•44 min•Ep. 79
Spiritual healer and shaman, Anahata, shares her tips for healing old emotional wounds and getting past old traumas & the importance of processing the grief and emotions that we have. She sheds light on navigating through past trauma that may still affect us today & working through a 'wounding process." She also tells us about the significance of expressing ourselves in a safe space & seeking out a healer or guide to help break trauma cycles when we struggle to help ourselves. The to...
Apr 09, 2020•50 min•Ep. 78
Dr Terry Wahls, award winning functional medicine M.D. joins me to share her powerful story of healing from a crippling case of MS which left her wheelchair bound for four years. She developed a diet and lifestyle protocol that got her running and biking again, and has the power to reverse all chronic autoimmune conditions. The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code HyperMaria for 20% off Love the Show? Subscribe, Share, & Leave a Review for a Free 3-Day Meal Plan. Join the Happier & Healt...
Apr 02, 2020•48 min•Ep. 77
We all hold core wounds and limiting beliefs that subconsciously run our lives. When we somatically release them from the emotional body and the nervous system, there is freedom on the other side. In this week's episode, I sit with breathwork teacher, Erin Telford, to talk about the profound impact breathwork has on our mind and bodies. She shares how it can be used to release challenging feelings and emotions, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code H...
Mar 26, 2020•46 min•Ep. 76
Learn how to detox your home environment with Sophia Ruan Gushée. In this episode we talk about: the toxins hiding in furniture and how to avoid them what prop 65 is, and why you see this warning on so many household goods how to clean your air, and why an air filter is necessary how to choose healthy cleaning products why foam pillows and beds are problematic and more The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code HyperMaria for 20% off Love the Show? Subscribe, Share, & Leave a Review for a Free...
Mar 19, 2020•47 min•Ep. 75
After the birth of her baby, world renowned personal trainer, Kalya Itsines explains the importance of adapting your workout routine post-pregnancy. In this episode, she shares her own experience, starting fresh at the gym, unable to do many of the things that used to be easy for her, and how she built up her strength, physically and mentally. The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code HyperMaria for 20% off Love the Show? Subscribe, Share, & Leave a Review for a Free 3-Day Meal Plan. Join the...
Mar 12, 2020•16 min•Ep. 74
Before you can build physical strength, you must build mental strength. One of the world's top personal trainers & returning Healthier & Happier podcast guest, Kelsey Wells shares her tips on how to find your motivation and be kinder to yourself, yet hold yourself accountable and create a no excuses mindset. She also shares her heartwarming story of how fitness & nutrition helped her overcome postpartum depression and anxiety. The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code HyperMaria for 2...
Mar 05, 2020•27 min•Ep. 73
Stretch marks, cellulite, wrinkles, rolls, dimples. If you have a female body, you almost inevitably will experience some, if not all of these things at one point or another. Yet, we're told to hide them, buy creams to erase them, inject them with fillers, go under the knife, or at the minimum, airbrush them out in photos. Danae Mercer has made it her mission to remind women what a real, living, breathing female body looks like - when it's not contorted or posed to look perfect for the gram, and...
Feb 27, 2020•35 min•Ep. 72
If you’re pre-diabetic or diabetic, this episode is a must-listen. It shatters some of the myths and misinformation about diabetes and carbs. Robby Barbaro, MPH and Cyrus Khambatta, PhD are the authors of Mastering Diabetes. They’re both Type 1 diabetics who are thriving while eating a ton of carbs (in the form of whole, unprocessed fruit and vegetables). They have helped thousands of diabetics and pre-diabetics improve their quality of life and reverse insulin resistance through diet. In this e...
Feb 20, 2020•47 min•Ep. 71
Is it possible to have it all? YES. Author Elena Cardone lays out the thought patterns and action steps to create and build an extraordinary career AND personal life. She offers fantastic - not your average - marriage and life advice that will have you view life in a new light, and step up your game on all fronts! Check out the all new www.healthybymarlowe.com, for healthy recipes, nutrition, and cooking courses as well as articles and podcasts to help you live your healthiest, happiest life....
Feb 06, 2020•37 min•Ep. 70
20 years ago, Elena Kinane started growing vegetables on her apartment balcony. Now, she is the Founder of the Greenheart Organic Farms, a completely chemical-free farm growing 140 types of produce in the desert just outside Dubai, a feat many would call impossible. She shares her story of how she became a farmer with no background in it, and why organic food is better for us and the planet. FYI: We recorded at her farm, so please enjoy the pleasant sound of birds chirping in the background. Mor...
Jan 23, 2020•28 min•Ep. 69
Did you know your period is considered the 5th vital sign? The color, amount, length, and frequency can tell you a lot about your health. Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, women's reproductive health expert and author of the Fifth Vital Sign shares the details on all things periods, reproductive health, and fertility. Get the book, The Fifth Vital Sign: https://amzn.to/2NtbhZs
Jan 16, 2020•54 min•Ep. 68
This episode is for those interested in becoming a health coach. The concept of health coaching is just under 30 years old, and only recently became a household term. Looking forward to the next decade, Jim Curtis, exec at the original and largest health coach training program, The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, shares recent advancements and what's to come for this exciting industry. Take a free sample class at IIN: https://geti.in/2Hwu5SL
Jan 09, 2020•40 min•Ep. 67
Your body is constantly sending you signals about your health. Chronic digestive issues, headaches, fatigue- they're all hints that's something not right. In this episode Dr. Rachel Abrams, Integrative Medicine MD shares how to listen to your body and interpret its many signals, with tips from her book, BodyWise .
Jan 02, 2020•57 min•Ep. 66
This former pastor shares a meditation and an exercise to help us use our past to figure out our future. They are both powerful tools to get unstuck and figure out your next steps. He also shares great tips for pulling yourself out of a negativity spiral. The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code HyperMaria for 20% off Love the Show? Subscribe, Share, & Leave a Review for a Free 3-Day Meal Plan. Join the Happier & Healthier Movement Recipes, meal plans, and articles: mariamarlowe.com Inst...
Dec 12, 2019•52 min•Ep. 65
As a traditionally trained internist, Cynthia Li, MD, found her world turned upside down after a mysterious illness and eventual auto-immune disorder diagnosis. Conventional medicine - which she spent her entire adult life learning and practicing - couldn't offer much relief. So, as a last resort, she turned to functional and integrative medicine. To her surprise, it helped her reverse her debilitating symptoms. Now she has converted her practice to functional and integrative medicine, and share...
Nov 28, 2019•45 min•Ep. 64
For over 17 years, Deborah Hanekamp has studied the healing traditions of indigenous cultures all over the world. In this episode she shares her tips on how to tap into your innate ability to heal and how to develop an unshakeable sense of peace and calm. We also talk about auras, plant medicine, and energy healing. Love the Show? Subscribe, Share, & Leave a Review for a Free 3-Day Meal Plan. Join the Happier & Healthier Movement Recipes, meal plans, and articles: mariamarlowe.com Instag...
Nov 07, 2019•42 min•Ep. 63