Episodes

Discover how to redefine purpose and vitality in your later years! Uncle Marv chats with Wendy Green, host of the Boomer Banter Podcast, about her mission to help listeners feel re-energized and purposeful through community encouragement and personal growth. Wendy shares the four pillars of aging well: financial literacy, relationships, health, and purpose.

Karen Covy, a former attorney and current divorce coach, shares insights on navigating divorce in a healthier, less contentious way. She discusses common misconceptions about divorce, the importance of managing emotions, and how to tie up loose ends after the legal process is complete.

Cat Orsini shares her inspiring journey from childhood trauma and weight struggles to self-discovery and personal growth. This episode explores the power of intention, self-worth, and embracing your authentic self in both personal life and business.

Karen Covy, a "recovering attorney" turned divorce coach, shares insights on navigating divorce with a heart-centered approach, challenging traditional notions about the process.

Uncle Marv dives into the world of processed meats (bacon), exploring their health impacts and potential alternatives in this eye-opening episode of My Unhealthy Podcast.

Uncle Marv returns from PodFest 2025 with renewed enthusiasm, sharing insights from the conference and teasing exciting new content for The Unhealthy Podcast.

Uncle Marv returns from a hiatus, addressing his absence and reflecting on personal growth in health and podcasting.

In this episode of the Unhealthy Podcast, Uncle Marv explores the world of white tea, discussing its characteristics, health benefits, and caffeine content. He shares his personal journey of incorporating white tea into his daily routine as part of his holistic approach to health and wellness.

Uncle Marv sits down with Hannah McKitrick, the founder of My Intuitive Health, to explore the fascinating intersection of food, wellness, and intuition. Hannah shares her journey from battling Crohn's disease to becoming a "kitchen psychic" and transformational coach, offering unique insights into creating a joyful and healthy relationship with food.

Uncle Marv shares his recent experiences and research on gut health. He discusses the importance of diet and exercise in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and introduces two gut health-boosting shakes. The first shake is his personal recipe, which includes blueberries, bananas, ginger, and protein powder. The second shake is a new discovery aimed at athletes, featuring kefir, blueberries, avocado, ginger, and chia seeds. Uncle Marv invites listeners to share their own gut health routines and provides insights into the nutritional benefits of the shakes.

Uncle Marv's Unhealthy Podcast episode discusses the often-overlooked benefits of doing nothing and the importance of incorporating relaxation into our busy lives. Marv emphasizes that while society tends to view idleness negatively, taking time to decompress is crucial for mental and physical health. He shares insights on the consequences of chronic stress and offers practical tips for incorporating relaxation into daily routines, ultimately advocating for a balanced lifestyle that prioritizes well-being.

Uncle Marv discusses gut health, highlighting seven signs of an unhealthy gut and providing a list of foods that can improve gut health. He emphasizes the importance of gut health for overall well-being and immune function.

Uncle Marv provides an update on his health journey, discussing his progress with clean eating and the apps he has been using to evaluate food choices. He shares his experience with the Yuka app, including its pros and cons, and mentions an upcoming collaboration with Diana Feinstein to further his health goals. The episode also touches on Uncle Marv's weight loss journey and his commitment to living a healthier lifestyle.

Uncle Marv is joined by his friend Diana Feinstein, a holistic health coach, to discuss his experience trying a cauliflower pizza crust as a healthier alternative to regular pizza. They delve into the benefits of making small, sustainable dietary changes and how cauliflower crust can satisfy cravings for pizza while being a healthier option.

In this episode, Uncle Marv discusses a study on the causal links between unhealthy lifestyle factors and colorectal cancer risk. He also provides a review of the Fooducate nutrition app, highlighting its pros and cons. Additionally, he mentions an upcoming episode featuring Diana Feinstein, where they will discuss a cauliflower crust pizza.

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In this episode, Uncle Marv provides an update on his health journey, discusses the pros and cons of the MyFitnessPal app, and addresses a listener's question about covering the topic of microdosing. He shares his struggles with maintaining a healthy lifestyle while attending conferences and his decision to move away from calorie-counting apps like MyFitnessPal. Marv also explains his rationale for exploring controversial topics like microdosing, emphasizing his commitment to providing a balanced perspective and helping people transition to healthier habits.

In this episode, Julie Hagen continues her discussion with Uncle Marv about microdosing psychedelics. She explains the importance of understanding the difference between a full psychedelic experience and a sub-perceptual microdose. Julie shares her personal journey from feeling unfulfilled as a lawyer to finding purpose through coaching and microdosing. She provides insights into the science behind microdosing, particularly its effects on the brain's default mode network. Julie also outlines her 30-day microdosing protocol, emphasizing the importance of setting intentions, journaling, and meditation.

In this episode, Uncle Marv interviews Julie Hagen about microdosing psychedelics like psilocybin (magic mushrooms) for therapeutic purposes. Julie shares her personal journey of discovering microdosing and how it helped her mental health. She explains the difference between microdosing and a full psychedelic dose, who can benefit from microdosing, and how to approach it safely and intentionally.

Uncle Marv discusses the concept of "clean eating" - consuming whole, unprocessed foods and avoiding processed, prepackaged items with artificial ingredients. He shares his thoughts on adopting a clean eating lifestyle, including potential benefits like better digestion, improved mood, weight management, and reduced disease risk. Marv plans to gradually transition to clean eating by making simple swaps like choosing lean proteins, complex carbs, healthy fats, and drinking more water. He also mentions exploring food tracking apps beyond MyFitnessPal.

In this episode, Uncle Marv discusses his journey towards a healthier lifestyle and debunks some popular coffee weight loss myths. He shares his experience with trying organic coffee beans, cacao powder, and supplements advertised for weight loss.

Uncle Marv sits down with his friend Nancy Henriquez, a former IT business owner and current head of community at Super Ops. They discuss Nancy's journey with tattoos, how they became a form of self-expression and identity, and how therapy helped her overcome feelings of imposter syndrome in the tech industry.

Uncle Marv continues his conversation with relationship expert Emma Viglucci about the five key elements of a successful relationship strategy for busy professionals.

Lori Saitz from Zen Rabbit shares her nomadic lifestyle, embracing adventure and growth, and living life as an experiment.