Uncle Marv's Unhealthy Podcast

Chapters: 00:16 Introduction and Welcome 01:51 Beverly Meyer's Wellness Journey and Sleep Apnea Discovery 05:56 What is Ancestral Eating - Paleo vs Primal Explained 11:04 The Cholesterol Myth and Agricultural Revolution 18:24 Beverly's Personal Health Story and Science Background 24:01 How Carbohydrates Become Body Fat 29:12 What an Ancestral Plate Actually Looks Like 35:22 Eating More Vegetables Than Vegetarians 39:33 Cooking Without Recipes Method 43:37 Herpes Viruses and Diet Connection 45:45 Final Advice - Follow the Biology 46:51 Wrap-Up and Resources Beverly Meyer is a certified clinical nutritionist who's been in the game since the '80s. She's also a self-diagnosed wellness warrior who figured out her own sleep apnea, celiac disease, and rare immune disorder through relentless research and trial-and-error. We dove into what ancestral (or primal, or paleo) eating actually means. It's not some trendy influencer thing—it's eating the way humans did for hundreds of thousands of years before agriculture came along and convinced us that grass seeds (aka grains) were food. Spoiler: they're not great for us. Guest: Beverly Meyer Website: https://ondietandhealth.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beverlymeyerondietandhealth Companies, Products and Books Mentioned "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson: https://amzn.to/3R95Oue "Fast, Make-Ahead Meals" by Beverly Meyer: https://www.ondietandhealth.com/fast/ === 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 PodcastHosted 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/iamunclemarvConnect 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.

Beverly Meyer is not your typical nutritionist. She's a certified clinical nutritionist and functional health practitioner who's been in the health game since the 1970s. Her whole approach is built around getting to root causes instead of slapping a Band-Aid on symptoms, and she's been preaching blackout bedrooms and mouth taping for 20+ years before it was trendy. We started with sleep apnea because Beverly has it herself, and she's become somewhat of an expert on living with it. The stats are wild: sleep apnea is the number one undiagnosed medical disorder in the United States. One in five adults have it and don't know it. The scary part? You can be a thin, non-snoring person like Beverly and still stop breathing 50 to 100 times a night. Your blood oxygen levels can drop into the 70s, which is absolutely not okay. Chapters 00:32 Introduction to Unhealthy Habits 01:38 The Role of a Clinical Nutritionist 09:01 Importance of Sleep 13:23 Understanding Sleep Apnea 20:22 Symptoms of Sleep Apnea 24:42 Diagnosing Sleep Apnea 28:41 Types of Sleep Apnea 32:11 Home Testing for Sleep Apnea 38:48 Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea 47:54 Conclusion and Future Topics GUEST: Beverly Meyer, On Diet and Health / Primal Diet Modern Health Podcast Website: https://www.ondietandhealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverly-meyer Primal Diet Modern Health Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primal-diet-modern-health/id577470427 COMPANIES / VENDORS / PRODUCTS MENTIONED Somnifix (Mouth Tape): https://somnifix.com SleepHQ (CPAP Data Forum & Community): https://sleephq.com CPAP Equipment Retailer: https://www.cpap.com OSCAR (CPAP Analysis Software): https://www.sleepfiles.com/OSCAR/ Bleep Eclipse (Magnetic CPAP Mask): https://bleepsleep.com/pages/eclipse ResMed AirSense 10 (CPAP Machine): https://www.resmed.com/en-us/products/cpap/machines/airsense-10/ HIRO / Z Machine / Z Synergy (Home Sleep Test Machine): https://www.generalsleep.com/zmachine-synergy.html Breathe Right Nasal Strips: https://www.breatheright.com Oura Ring (Smart Ring): https://ouraring.com ** Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/48HBlJO Fitbit (Sleep & Fitness Tracking Wearables): https://store.google.com/category/watches_trackers ** Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4n8yJdP RingConn (Smart Ring): https://ringconn.com ** Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4wunyAL === 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 PodcastHosted 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/iamunclemarvConnect 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.

This episode is part two of my conversation with anti‑diet health and life coach Sherry Shaban, and yes, we’re still poking holes in everything diet culture has been screaming at us for years. Sherry recaps her journey from a brutal back injury at 16, to hard partying, to obsessive fitness, and finally to building a much healthier relationship with food and her body. Chapters 00:17 Welcome to the Unhealthy Podcast 02:03 Embracing Change in Diet Culture 09:29 The Influence of Social Media 17:14 Understanding Hunger Types 20:42 Balancing Social Eating and Personal Goals 26:00 The Importance of Supportive Friends 28:45 Coaching vs. Podcast Learning 33:11 Finding Joy in Daily Life 37:12 Shifting Identity and Pain Management Guest: Sherry Shaban Website: https://sherryshaban.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherryshaban/ Companies / Vendors / Products Mentioned Make Peace With Food podcast: https://sherryshaban.com/podcast Calm the Craving (book / guide): https://amzn.to/3PnDcwQ Blue Zones (documentary / concept): https://www.bluezones.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 PodcastHosted 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/iamunclemarvConnect 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.

This conversation with Sherry Shaban is for anyone who has ever stared at an empty pizza box thinking, “How did we get here again?” while also knowing way too much about carbs, macros, and whatever diet is trending this month. Sherry is an osteopath, strength coach, and self-described science nerd who used to live in what she calls a self-made food prison: counting grams, tracking every bite, and stressing out her family and friends with constantly changing rules about what she would or wouldn’t eat. Chapters 00:17 Introduction to Unhealthy Podcast 02:35 Journey to Anti-Diet Coaching 10:10 Realizations and Disordered Relationships 11:25 Back to the Beginning 14:49 The Shift to Fitness 21:00 Understanding Overeating 23:55 The Role of Biology and Psychology 37:42 Moving Towards Peace with Food Guest: Sherry Shaban Website: https://makepeacewithfood.com Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-peace-with-food/id1543673323 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@makepeacewithfoodofficial Companies / Vendors / Products Mentioned CrossFit: https://www.crossfit.com MyFitnessPal: https://www.myfitnesspal.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 PodcastHosted 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/iamunclemarvConnect 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.

What I liked about Brian is he's not out here selling some magic diet or begging you to join CrossFit. He's talking about real systems that fit into your actual chaotic life. One of his clients lost 38 pounds in 100 days by walking 10,000 steps a day. That's it. No vegetables. No meal prep Sundays. Just walked and managed his calories. Another guy dropped 13 pounds, got his confidence back, went job hunting, and landed the same position at a different company for 65 grand more a year. What I liked about Brian is he's not out here selling some magic diet or begging you to join CrossFit. He's talking about real systems that fit into your actual chaotic life. One of his clients lost 38 pounds in 100 days by walking 10,000 steps a day. That's it. No vegetables. No meal prep Sundays. Just walked and managed his calories. Another guy dropped 13 pounds, got his confidence back, went job hunting, and landed the same position at a different company for 65 grand more a year. Chapters: 00:28 Introduction to Health Struggles 02:45 The Journey Begins 04:14 Athletic Background Uncovered 06:47 Life in Midlife 15:38 Common Health Challenges 16:32 The Importance of Focus 18:05 Core Four for Health 20:46 Mistakes We Make 25:34 The Reality of Timelines 29:22 Strategies for Sustainable Health 35:27 Customizing the Approach 39:12 Executive Challenges 42:05 The Shift to Online Coaching 46:40 Personal Struggles Shared 50:49 Balancing Family and Health 54:43 Brotherhood in Wellness 59:08 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 1:10:43 Closing and Call to Action Guest: Brian Parana Website: brianparana.com Website: thecalltorise.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbrianparana/ Driven for Health Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/73931a4f-888a-41bb-9df9-720b582d0e1f  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachBrianParana === MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE:  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 PodcastHosted 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/iamunclemarvConnect 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.

We dug into one of the most emotional topics out there: kids, weight, and the mess of shame, blame, and bad advice wrapped around childhood obesity. Dr. Evan Nadler breaks down why obesity is a chronic disease driven heavily by genetics and epigenetics, why kids are not “choosing” this, and why telling them to just move more and eat less is lazy, outdated nonsense that doesn’t work for most adults either. We also got real about BMI as a screening tool, how parental health and pregnancy weight gain affect a child’s long-term risk, and why the body fights to defend its weight even when you’re doing “all the right things.” From GLP‑1 meds like semaglutide to bariatric surgery in teens, Dr. Nadler walks through what’s actually available, what’s approved for kids, why it’s not the “easy way out,” and how early treatment can prevent a lifetime of metabolic damage. Chapters 00:23 Welcome to My Unhealthy Podcast 01:23 Understanding Childhood Obesity 05:39 The Role of Genetics and Environment 13:49 Defining Obesity and BMI 18:14 The Complexities of Treatment 23:43 Exploring Bariatric Surgery 30:05 Insurance and Bariatric Surgery Criteria 34:30 The Biological Nature of Obesity 40:25 Understanding the Challenges Ahead 46:44 Wrapping Up the Discussion Guest: Evan Nadler, MD Website: https://www.obesityexplained.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanpnadler Companies / Vendors / Products Mentioned Ozempic (semaglutide): https://www.ozempic.com Wegovy (semaglutide): https://www.wegovy.com Mounjaro: https://www.mounjaro.com Zepbound: https://zepbound.lilly.com Eli Lilly (maker of Mounjaro/Zepbound and oral GLP‑1): https://www.lilly.com Oral Wegovy: https://www.novonordisk.com/products/obesity.html Children’s National Hospital: https://www.childrensnational.org National Institutes of Health (NIH): https://www.nih.gov HHS (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services): https://www.hhs.gov === 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 PodcastHosted 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/iamunclemarvConnect 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.

Julie has been hunting down chronic pain for almost four decades, and she is not buying the lazy “nothing’s wrong” answer when your scans look fine but you can barely stand up straight. She walks me through how tight muscles pull on joints like someone yanking your hair, why sitting wrecks your lower back, and how she stumbled into this whole thing by accidentally knocking out a woman’s three-week headache on a cruise ship. We also get into her Jules Stroke method, why she ditched traditional sliding-oil massage, and how she ended up treating everyone from bodybuilders and marathoners to symphony musicians and regular office chair warriors. We talk practical stuff too: why your iliacus and other hip flexors might be the real jerks behind your low back pain, how plantar fasciitis is usually a lower leg muscle tantrum, and why rolling a tennis ball under your foot is basically massaging the wrong part of the problem. Julie lays out how her books Treat Yourself to Pain-Free Living and The 15-Minute Back Pain Solution teach you to chase pain back to the actual source, and she explains how she coaches people over Zoom around the world to fix this stuff themselves. Chapters 00:18 Welcome to the Unhealthy Podcast 00:52 Meet Julie Donnelly, Muscle Therapist 07:16 The Journey to Muscular Therapy 12:04 Discovering the Pain Relief Method 19:46 Building a Career After the Cruise 24:34 Learning from an Osteopath 27:38 Developing the Jules Stroh Method 36:33 The 15-Minute Back Pain Solution 41:26 Treating Athletes and Musicians 47:03 Understanding Muscular Pain Sources 52:00 Embracing the Journey of Healing Guest: Julie Donnelly Flexible Athlete Website: https://www.flexibleathlete.com/ Julstro Method: https://julstromethod.com The 15 Minute Backup Pain Solution (book): https://amzn.to/4uaZ0dP Treat Yourself to Pain Free Living (book): https://amzn.to/4ewMJMv TED Talk – “The Pain Question No One Is Asking”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSrxURd8ZJk Companies / Vendors / Products Mentioned Swedish Institute (of Allied Health, NYC): https://swedishinstitute.edu The Perfect Ball – Deep Muscle Massage Ball: https://julstromethod.com/product/perfect-ball-deep-muscle-massage/ === 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 PodcastHosted 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/iamunclemarvConnect 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.