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Uncle Marv's Unhealthy Podcast

Marvin Bee

Health & Fitness

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Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 129

Uncle Marv’s Unhealthy Podcast isn’t your typical health show; it’s where real life meets real wellness. Each week, Marvin Bee (aka Uncle Marv) cuts through the noise to challenge what you think is healthy and uncover what actually works for your body, your mind, and your relationships. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, this podcast helps you make sense of it all—without the fluff, fads, or guilt. From breaking down trending health headlines to calling out popular myths (yes—even the ones you’ve been told are “good” for you), Uncle Marv keeps it honest, practical, and relatable. You’ll learn how to turn everyday habits into sustainable routines that support long-term energy, mental clarity, and meaningful connection with others. Through candid conversations and expert interviews, the show dives into topics that matter in real life—hormones and menopause, stress and happiness, gut health, sleep, and how modern technology is quietly shaping your health choices and relationships. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress. If you’re ready to think differently, feel better, and live healthier, without losing yourself in the process, Uncle Marv’s Unhealthy Podcast is your weekly reset.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - Nutrition
05/10/2026
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Your Body Is Not Betraying You (EP 129)

Episode 129

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 34:45

Marylee Calmes is back for a practical, honest conversation about something most of us are not very good at: paying attention before our bodies force us to. With more than 30 years of experience as a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, educator, and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, Marylee explains why symptoms are signals, not just inconveniences to push through.

We talk about stress, sleep, food, movement, seasonal changes, and the small habits that can either support us or slowly wear us down. The big takeaway is simple: you do not need a perfect plan or an expensive tracker to start taking better care of yourself. Start noticing what your body is telling you, then make one small, doable change and give it enough time to work.

=== Guest: MaryLee Calmes, Living in the Season, Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Educator, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, and Founder

Website: https://livingintheseason.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marylee-calmes-7913b010/

=== Resources / Books / Podcasts / Apps

MaryLee Calmes Acupuncture and Wellness Center: https://www.calmesawc.com/home
Living in the Season Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlcalmes/
MaryLee Calmes Substack: https://maryleecalmes.substack.com/
Eliquis: https://www.eliquis.com/

=== MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE: Envato Elements Item

Item Title: Healthy Eating
Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/healthy-eating-VNN4M4P
Author Username: CrazyTunes
Licensee: Marvin Bee
Registered Project Name: Unhealthy Podcast
License Date: January 3rd, 2026
Item License Code: XPFS6HD54W

=== About the Unhealthy Podcast

Hosted by Marvin Bee (Uncle Marv), the Unhealthy Podcast dives into real conversations about health, wellness, and everyday habits that impact how we live, work, and age. From nutrition myths to stress management and tech-life balance, Uncle Marv brings humor, insight, and honesty to every episode.

Visit our website: https://www.unhealthypodcast.com/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamunclemarv
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvinbee/

Follow and Subscribe: Stay updated with new episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Join the conversation about real-life health, fitness, and personal growth from the lens of an everyday guy striving to be healthier.

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Prostate Cancer: The Conversation Men Keep Avoiding (EP 128)

Episode 128

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 • Duration 36:27

Prostate cancer is one of those subjects many men would rather avoid, until it lands in their own doctor’s office. Michael Bovarnick knows that feeling firsthand. He was diagnosed 23 years ago, had his prostate removed, lived with the anxiety of ongoing testing, and then learned the cancer had returned two decades later.

Michael’s story is not just about cancer. It is about resilience, being proactive, and getting past the silence that can hurt men and their relationships. He shares why PSA testing, education, asking questions, and involving your spouse or support system can make a real difference when fear wants to take over.

=== Guest

Michael Bovarnick, The Prostate Education Project, Founder
Website: https://theprostateeducationproject.org/

=== Resources / Books / Podcasts / Apps

American Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Information: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer.html
American Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Screening Recommendations: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/acs-recommendations.html
Johns Hopkins Medicine: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/
Johns Hopkins Medicine Prostate Cancer Information: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/prostate-cancer

=== MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE: Envato Elements Item

Item Title: Healthy Eating
Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/healthy-eating-VNN4M4P
Author Username: CrazyTunes

What Traditional Chinese Medicine Taught Marylee About Healing (EP 127)

Episode 127

Monday, September 28, 2026 • Duration 36:47

Marylee Calmes spent years dealing with asthma, allergies, recurring illness, headaches, and the frustration of being handed one more prescription without getting a real answer. Her personal health struggles eventually led her to traditional Chinese medicine, where she found a different way to look at the body, not as a collection of disconnected symptoms, but as a whole system with patterns worth paying attention to.

We talk about why health problems often build quietly over time, why recovery is rarely instant, and what can happen when you stop treating your body like an inconvenience. Marylee’s story is not about chasing a miracle cure. It is about learning to notice the signals, make practical changes, and give yourself the time and effort real healing can require.

=== Chapters

00:37 Meet MaryLee Calmes and her health journey
01:38 What traditional Chinese medicine really includes
05:09 Nutrition, herbs, acupuncture, and the TCM toolbox
09:03 Why modern medicine often focuses on symptoms
12:08 MaryLee’s battle with chronic illness and asthma
14:20 Healing through herbs, rest, and daily commitment
17:45 How small patterns can lead to bigger health issues
21:27 Finding the root cause behind recurring illness
24:24 From personal recovery to Chinese medicine practitioner
32:36 The moment MaryLee found her path to healing

=== Guest: MaryLee Calmes, Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Website: https://livingintheseason.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marylee-calmes-7913b010

=== People Mentioned

Master Ni Hua-Ching, Tao of Wellness: https://www.taoofwellness.com/about
Dr. Mao Shing Ni, Tao of Wellness:

The Real Reasons Kids Struggle with Food (EP 126)

Episode 126

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • Duration 38:11

Picky eating can turn every meal into a battle, and too often the child gets labeled as difficult before anyone asks what is really going on. Lena Livinsky is back on the podcast to help us look below the surface. She explains her B.L.O.O.M. Framework, a practical way for parents to consider connection, health, oral function, the microbiome, exploration, and boundaries when food becomes a struggle.

What I appreciated most about this conversation is that it was not about blaming kids or blaming parents. It was about paying attention. Sometimes the issue is texture, anxiety, constipation, mouth breathing, sensory overload, too much snacking, or pressure at the table. Sometimes it is several things at once. Lena’s reminder is one parents and adults alike can use: it is never too late to learn your story, make a change, and create a healthier relationship with food.

Lena walks through her B.L.O.O.M. Framework:

Connection: The foundation. Kids need to feel understood, safe, and supported before they can relax around food.
Balanced health and environment: Look at the bigger picture, including sleep, constipation, reflux, nutritional deficiencies, stress, anxiety, and environmental factors.
Layers of oral function: Eating involves much more than deciding whether a food tastes good. Chewing, tongue movement, breathing, swallowing, airway issues, and mouth structure can all matter.
Optimal microbiome: Gut health can affect appetite, cravings, mood, hunger cues, and how a child experiences food.
Open exploration: Let kids become curious about food at a pace that does not overload them. Pressure can make the problem worse.
Mealtime boundaries: Clear, predictable expectations still matter. The goal is not chaos or letting a child run the show. The goal is boundaries that fit the child’s age, needs, and current capacity.

=== Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back, Lena Livinsky
02:23 Why Picky Eating Needs a Bigger Conversation
04:21 It’s Never Too Late to Help a Picky Eater
07:25 Why Parent Education Matters

Becoming Your Own Hero After Trauma (EP 125)

Episode 125

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 • Duration 45:47

Tracy Smaldino is back for part two of our conversation, and we get real about what healing after trauma actually looks like when life keeps moving. Tracy shares how breath work, meditation, journaling, and simply learning to pause helped her recognize the physical signs that something was off before she reacted.

We talk about the pressure to keep up appearances, especially for men who were taught to tough it out and women who were taught not to cause trouble. Tracy’s message is simple but powerful: nobody is coming to save you, but that does not mean you have to figure everything out overnight. Start with a pause, listen to what feels off, and take one honest step toward becoming your own hero.

=== Chapters

00:00 Tracy Smaldino Returns
02:59 Listening to Your Body
06:36 Becoming Your Own Hero
08:30 Why Reset Seasons Matter
13:39 Breaking the Rules We Were Taught
18:45 Authenticity Over Approval
22:01 Men, Trauma, and Vulnerability
26:27 When the Past Affects Today
27:33 Boundaries, Burnout, and Exhaustion
32:35 Coaching vs. Therapy
42:51 Starting Small at Home

=== Guest: Tracy Smaldino

Website: https://traumarockstars.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracysmaldino

=== Resources / Books / Podcasts / Apps

Trauma Rock Stars™ Podcast: https://traumarockstars.com/
Trauma Rock Stars™ on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trauma-rock-stars-trauma-recovery-healing-podcast/id1835876659
Trauma Rock Stars™ on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3j8Zoy3p3Mair20q0AQbW2

The Trauma I Buried for 40 Years (EP 124)

Episode 124

Friday, September 11, 2026 • Duration 42:32

Tracy Smaldino is the founder of Trauma Rockstars, a keynote speaker, author, podcast host, and someone who spent decades looking functional on the outside while carrying trauma she had never truly faced. When the pandemic forced her to slow down, a simple meditation practice opened the door to memories, survivor’s guilt, and pain she had worked hard to bury.

We talk about trauma without comparing or minimizing it, why being busy can sometimes be a way to avoid ourselves, and how healing can affect everything from relationships and self-worth to weight, movement, and the ability to set boundaries. Tracy’s message is clear: you do not have to tell the whole world your story to begin healing, but you do deserve to stop living as if your pain does not matter.

=== Chapters

00:29 When What You Carry Affects Your Health
00:36 Meet Tracy Smaldino of Trauma Rockstars
01:20 How Meditation Opened the Door to Healing
05:05 Staying Busy to Avoid What Hurts
10:05 What Trauma Rockstars Is All About
12:02 Trauma Is Trauma, No Comparison Needed
16:19 Survivor’s Guilt, Silence, and Facing the Past
20:00 How Trauma Shapes Relationships and Self-Worth
22:35 Music, Numbing Out, and the Need to Belong
30:21 Listening to Your Body and Setting Boundaries

=== Guest: Tracy Smaldino, Trauma Rock Stars

Website: https://traumarockstars.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-smaldino-484b373b1

=== Resources / Books / Podcasts / Apps

Trauma Rock Stars™ | Trauma Recovery & Healing Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3j8Zoy3p3Mair20q0AQbW2
Songs That Saved Us, Trauma Rock Stars™ healing playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0mQfkVQtw1eB1eNSsD9ZQy

Health Is More Than Diet and Exercise (EP 123)

Episode 123

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 43:10

Dr. Hema Murty returns to Uncle Marv’s Unhealthy Podcast for a real conversation about health that goes way beyond the gym and the number on the scale. Dr. Hema brings the perspective of an aerospace engineer, advanced yoga instructor, personal trainer, and nutrition coach to explain why our bodies need to be treated like individual systems, not like cookie-cutter fitness projects.

We talk about the overlooked basics that can make a big difference: quality sleep, drinking enough water, managing stress, moving in ways that respect your body, and taking a break from being emotionally married to the scale. The big takeaway is simple: stop trying to punish yourself into being healthy. Start paying attention, start small, and find an approach that actually fits your life.

=== Chapters

00:45 Dr. Hema Murty Returns
01:11 An Engineer’s Approach to Health and Pain
03:41 Why Health Coaching Cannot Be One-Size-Fits-All
05:25 Sleep: The Most Overlooked Fitness Tool
08:21 Treating the Body Like a System
11:50 Building Awareness Instead of Following “Should”
14:03 Body Fat, Muscle, and Why Trends Matter
19:09 Why You Should Stop Obsessing Over the Scale
25:40 Joint Pain, Medication, and Natural Interventions
30:19 How Gentle Yoga Helped Relieve Sciatica
34:49 When “Push Through It” Is the Wrong Advice
39:04 A Five-Minute Morning Mindset Check-In
41:04 Dr. Hema’s Gentle Fitness Approach at GetShanti.com

=== Guest: Dr. Hema Murty, Shanti Consulting / Get Shanti

Website: https://www.getshanti.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-m-phd-8a7191313/

=== Resources / Companies / Books / Podcasts

TRX Suspension Training: https://www.trxtraining.com/

The Truth Behind “Hydration Multipliers” (EP 122)

Episode 122

Saturday, September 5, 2026 • Duration 28:19

Hydration should be simple, but the marketing has made it feel like plain water is no longer enough. I wanted to look past the flashy labels and find out when electrolyte drinks can actually make sense, when they are probably unnecessary, and what we should be watching for when it comes to sodium, sugar, and ingredients.

I share my own honest struggle with moving away from soda, trying flavored-water products, and figuring out how to make healthier choices without pretending I have it all figured out. My takeaway is straightforward: water is still the baseline for most normal days. More electrolytes do not automatically mean better hydration.

=== Chapters

00:15 Why Hydration Is on My Mind
00:58 My Athletic Background and Sports Drinks
03:07 Cutting Back on Soda and Flavored Water
05:13 The Electrolyte Drink Hype
07:20 What Electrolytes Actually Do
10:35 Why Most of Us Get Plenty of Sodium
12:40 Mio Hydrate: A Low-Dose Option
15:18 LMNT: High Sodium for Heavy Sweat
17:22 Liquid I.V.: The Middle-Ground Choice
20:48 When Water Is Usually Enough
24:43 Simple Hydration Takeaways

=== Resources / Companies / Books / Podcasts

LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/
Liquid I.V.: https://www.liquid-iv.com/
Mio Hydrate: https://miodrink.com/
Gatorade: https://www.gatorade.com/
Powerade: https://www.powerade.com/
Zephyrhills: https://www.zephyrhillswater.com/

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The Real Goal Is Living With Less Pain (EP 121)

Episode 121

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 46:03

Dr. Hema Murty has a PhD in aerospace engineering, but the work she is doing today is all about helping people move better, hurt less, and stop treating their bodies like machines that need to be forced into submission. Her path into wellness began with her own knee pain after training for and completing the Toronto Marathon, followed by years of frustrating advice that did not actually solve the problem.

We talk about why one-size-fits-all fitness plans often leave people discouraged, the connection between stress and physical pain, and why fitness should support your life instead of becoming another exhausting job. Her biggest message is simple: start where you are, listen to your body, and build consistency around what helps you feel better.

=== Chapters

00:41 Meet Dr. Hema Murty and her approach to pain, movement, and wellness
01:27 From aerospace engineering to helping people move and feel better
05:45 Running for stress relief, community, and a break from the desk
10:48 Marathon training, knee pain, and the search for real answers
16:30 Treating the body like a system instead of chasing quick fixes
19:53 Yoga therapy, pain relief, and the mind-body connection
26:49 Why recurring injuries pushed Hema to build a different wellness model
32:19 Empathy, consistency, and fitness that actually fits real life
35:48 GetShanti.com and gentle fitness for women over 50
39:25 Treadmills, gym machines, and moving in ways your body can handle
41:08 The five-minute self-awareness practice that can help you begin feeling better

=== Guest: Dr. Hema Murty, Shanti Fitness Consulting

Website: https://www.getshanti.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hema-m-phd-8a7191313/

=== Resources / Companies / Books / Podcasts

Your Health Is Part of Your Purpose (EP 120)

Episode 120

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 • Duration 46:11

Liz Watt is back for part two, and we go deeper into what happened after her personal health turnaround. Liz is the CEO and co-founder of Be Healthy Utah, an author, speaker, health coach, and someone who has built a meaningful community around natural health, resilience, and the belief that it is never too late to make changes that support a better life.

She shares how a dream, a big leap of faith, and a conference that did not go exactly as planned became the beginning of something much bigger. We talk about burnout, building a team, taking care of your health while chasing a purpose, learning to adapt when life shuts things down, and why success sometimes looks like celebrating the 400 people who showed up instead of mourning the 1,100 who did not. Liz’s message is simple but powerful: live today in a way that helps you bless others tomorrow.

=== Chapters

00:15 Liz Watt Returns for Part Two
02:10 From Personal Healing to Health Coaching
03:41 Gut Health, the Microbiome, and a New Mission
05:43 The Dream That Sparked Be Healthy Utah
09:16 Building a Natural Health Conference From Scratch
11:13 When 400 People Showed Up Instead of 1,500
15:18 Be Healthy Utah Conference and Community Impact
20:29 The THRIVE Framework for Lasting Growth
24:53 Health, Resilience, and Investing in Yourself
28:54 Valuing People, Self-Care, and Perspective
34:37 Health Concerns People Are Desperate to Solve
37:29 Becoming Me and the Emotional Side of Healing

=== Guest: Liz Watt, Be Healthy Utah

Website: https://www.elizabethannwatt.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-watt-22321619a
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizwattspeaks/

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