Uncle Marv's Unhealthy Podcast

Marvin Bee
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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.

  1. Aug 5

    Busy Dads’ 100-Day Health Reset

    Coach Brian Parana returns to walk through the “how” behind getting healthier when you’re a driven dad, business leader, and frequent traveler who lives on planes, in hotels, and at conferences. Instead of yelling “try harder,” Brian breaks down simple systems that fit the real-world chaos of client dinners, late nights, and inconsistent schedules. We talk through his AIM principle for moment-by-moment decisions, why the first win is often just maintaining your weight on a trip, and how to rebuild trust with yourself through small, repeatable wins. Brian also explains his Rise 72 “lose three pounds in three days” reset and how it rolls into a 100-day implementation program focused on lean protein, fiber, movement, hydration, and better sleep—not starvation, juice fasts, or magic powders. We dig into how to spot fake AI-powered fitness and supplement ads, why sleep is the Achilles heel for a lot of entrepreneurs, and how his version of brotherhood and accountability helps men navigate family life, business demands, and health at the same time. If you’ve ever come back from a conference five pounds heavier and exhausted, this conversation will hit home. === Chapters 00:29 Travel Health Systems04:42 The AIM Principle08:21 Smart Choices on the Road11:26 Rise 72 Quick Win17:13 The 72-Hour Protocol23:14 Sleep Is the Hard Part28:39 The 100-Day Reset34:00 Brotherhood and Accountability === Guest: Coach Brian Parana, The Call To Rise / Driven For Health Website: https://thecalltorise.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbrianparana === Companies / Vendors / Products / Books Driven For Health (Podcast): https://podcast.brianparana.comApple Health: https://www.apple.com/ios/health/Google Fit (Google Fitness): https://www.google.com/fit/Oura Ring: https://ouraring.comBen & Jerry’s: https://www.benjerry.comNinja Creami: https://www.ninjakitchen.com/ninja-creami/ === MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE: Envato Elements Item Item Title: Healthy EatingItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/healthy-eating-VNN4M4PAuthor Username: CrazyTunesLicensee: Marvin BeeRegistered Project Name: Unhealthy PodcastLicense Date: January 3rd, 2026Item License Code: XPFS6HD54W

    Busy Dads’ 100-Day Health Reset

  2. Aug 4

    Men Over 40, Tired And Stuck (EP 115)

    If you’re a business owner, IT guy, or high performer who feels like you’re crushing it for clients but limping home at the end of the day, this conversation is going to feel very familiar. Brian has spent more than two decades working with husbands and dads who are worn out, overweight, and half present at home, and he explains why so many of us hit that wall in our 40s and 50s. We walk through his journey from coaching cross country and teaching classes at the YMCA to training business owners and professionals who just want to feel like themselves again, not chase “gym bro” abs. We dig into his Call to Rise program and the way health changes ripple into every corner of life. Brian talks about meeting guys where they are, avoiding injury, and starting with quick wins so the scale finally moves in the right direction and stays there. From the weight loss hamster wheel and plateaus to the hard truth about how our health shows up in our marriages, parenting, and money, this is a candid look at what it really takes for men over 40 to reclaim energy, leadership, and presence at home and at work. === Chapters 00:36 Podcast Kickoff01:33 Why Men Over Forty03:29 Coaching Roots Begin07:16 Training Professionals Differently10:15 Energy Over Abs11:59 Naming the Podcast16:18 Call to Rise Meaning20:27 Breaking the Weight Cycle21:46 Quick Wins First24:31 Hitting the Plateau27:26 Health at Home30:16 Relationships and Resistance34:50 Part One Wrap-Up

    Men Over 40, Tired And Stuck (EP 115)

  3. Jul 23

    Learning To Say No Without Guilt (EP 114)

    This conversation picks up right where part one left off, but now we zoom in on Barb’s actual work helping overwhelmed professional women who say yes when they want to say no. She breaks down “internal safety” as the ability to have your own back when someone is upset with you or when that old guilt and negative self-talk shows up, instead of caving or beating yourself up for weeks. Barb drives home that boundaries aren’t about controlling other people, they’re about deciding what you will do and following through, even when it’s uncomfortable. We also get into people‑pleasing, codependency, perfectionism, and the burnout that shows up when you’re constantly pouring from an empty cup. Barb shares how she built self‑worth, self‑love, and self‑trust one decision and one boundary at a time, plus how reparenting work helped her “backfill” the love she didn’t get as a kid. She lays out practical first steps: starting with a boundary on your own self‑talk, practicing with easygoing people, and learning that discomfort doesn’t automatically mean danger. By the end, we’re talking Hallmark movies, Pellegrino with lemon, and how recovery even changes your taste buds. === Chapters 00:32 Part Two Begins 02:44 Boundaries Coaching Defined 05:48 What Internal Safety Means 14:47 Women, Burnout, and Self-Priority 18:51 Safety Comes From Within 23:19 Boundaries Prevent Burnout 27:54 Start With Self-Boundaries 31:12 Real Boundaries, Real Consequences 34:33 Discomfort Is Not Danger 41:13 Recovery Joys and Guilty Pleasures 44:47 Course on Internal Safety === Guest: Barb Nangle, Higher Power Coaching & Consulting Website: https://higherpowercc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbnangle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/higherpowercoaching === Resources / Companies / Books / Podcasts Fragmented to Whole: (Podcast): https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/ Boundaries That Hold: How to Stop Overriding Yourself in Real Time (Course): https://higherpowercc.com/boundariesthathold Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) / Overeaters: https://www.aa.org Adult Children of Alcoholics / Dysfunctional Families (ACA): https://adultchildren.org Pellegrino (San Pellegrino Sparkling Water): https://amzn.to/4hqvfCE Hallmark Channel: https://www.hallmarkchannel.com Lifetime (TV Network): https://www.mylifetime.com === 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/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.

    Learning To Say No Without Guilt (EP 114)

  4. Jul 22

    When “Being Nice” Turns Toxic (EP 113)

    When Barb Nangle talks about boundaries, she’s not talking about controlling other people, she’s talking about finally realizing you have standards for your own life and you’re allowed to live by them. She shares how she went from “just dealing with whatever came at her” to saying no to things that drained her, limiting time with people who couldn’t respect her needs, and choosing sleep, health, and sanity over people-pleasing. We walk through her codependent bottom, inviting a homeless friend to stay “just to be nice” until she felt trapped in her own home, and how that moment pushed her into therapy, Al‑Anon, Codependents Anonymous, Adult Children of Alcoholics, and ultimately a trauma‑recovery path through ACA and Overeaters Anonymous. Barb opens up about losing over 100 pounds, ending one‑sided friendships, changing the way her team functioned at Yale, and finally ending up in the first truly healthy romantic relationship of her life because she learned to know herself, tell the truth, and hold boundaries even when it was scary. === Chapters 00:30 Boundaries and Safety 05:29 Learning My Limits 07:37 Hitting the Codependent Bottom 12:15 What Codependence Really Means 15:53 Recovery Beyond Addiction 19:39 Reparenting Through ACA 23:46 How Recovery Changed Others 30:55 Love After Healing 37:17 Ongoing Recovery Work === Guest: Barb Nangle, Higher Power Coaching & Consulting / Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12‑Step Recovery Website: https://higherpowercc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbnangle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/higherpowercoaching === Resources / Companies / Books / Podcasts Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12‑Step Recovery (podcast): https://higherpowercc.com/podcast Al‑Anon (Al‑Anon Family Groups): https://al-anon.org Codependents Anonymous (CODA): https://coda.org Adult Children of Alcoholics / Dysfunctional Families (ACA): https://adultchildren.org Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): https://www.aa.org Overeaters Anonymous (OA): https://oa.org === 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/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.

    When “Being Nice” Turns Toxic (EP 113)

  5. Jul 21

    Make Anything Possible, Even Healing (EP 112)

    Dr. Noushin Hart’s story is a raw one. She talks about living with hidden trauma for decades, trying to push through with therapy and medication, and eventually hitting a wall where she felt like the usual medical answers had run out. That moment changed how she saw herself, how she saw patients, and how she looked at healing. What makes this conversation hit hard is that it is not just about cancer care, it is about what happens when people feel dismissed, boxed in, or told their story is already written. Dr. Hart explains why she stopped leading with statistics, why she believes language can shape outcomes, and why trauma, sleep, food, stress, and environment all matter when you are trying to get better. === Chapters 00:19 Origins of Healing 04:01 Breaking Western Medicine 07:27 A Life-Saving Turning Point 14:24 Hope Beyond Statistics 19:11 Kundalini Activation Explained 25:15 From Oncologist to Consultant 29:25 Whole-Person Cancer Care 33:30 Belief and Energy Healing 35:57 Hidden Pain Revealed 37:35 Rebuilding Daily Health === Guest: Dr. Noushin Hart, Healing by Hart Website: https://healingbyhart.com/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/hart2heartcancerconsultants Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dr.hart2heart?lt_utm_source=lt_share_link#547394769 === 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/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.

    Make Anything Possible, Even Healing (EP 112)

  6. Jun 29

    From Sugar Cravings To Real Recovery (EP 111)

    Paige comes back on Unhealthy and basically dismantles the idea that we can “fix” ourselves with another diet, a GLP‑1 prescription, or sheer willpower. We talk about dopamine with a memory, why you end up back in the cookie jar at night, and how using food for comfort is giving it a job it was never designed to do. She walks through the deeper stuff we usually dodge: trauma, grief, loneliness, boredom, lack of purpose, and why weight gain is just the visible byproduct of what’s really going on. We also get practical. Paige breaks down her own recovery routine, from planning six breakfasts ahead to food prep that kills decision fatigue so she doesn’t have to “be strong” at 9 p.m. We dig into single‑ingredient foods, cleaning out the junk in your house, navigating family members who still want their cookies, and her simple rule that if it’s in your house, it’s in your mouth. By the end, this isn’t a doom‑and‑gloom food talk, it’s about feeling good, reclaiming your brain, and making recovery something you actually look forward to. === 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/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.

    From Sugar Cravings To Real Recovery (EP 111)

  7. Jun 25

    Are You Really Addicted To Sugar (EP 110)

    Most of us joke about having a sweet tooth, but Paige Alexander has lived through the darker side of sugar, where “just one cookie” turns into a full-on binge you hide from everyone. She walks me through her journey from living on a dessert diet and out-exercising the calories to hitting that point in midlife where the weight crept up, the binges got worse, and the old tricks stopped working. Hearing the word “addiction” for the first time wasn’t shameful for her; it was a massive relief, because it finally explained why her brain would push her toward sugar even when her body was begging her to stop. Paige also shares the science in plain language: how cravings pull blood flow away from your frontal lobe, shut off your brakes, and light up the addiction centers in your brain so hard that digging a donut out of the trash can feel like a genuine emergency. She talks about secret wedding-cake runs, progressive cravings that demand more and more for less and less payoff, and how food addiction is actually one of the hardest addictions to treat because you still have to eat and the triggers are everywhere. Out of that mess, she built Real Food Recovery, a community built around real food, sleep, movement, and some kind of higher power, where people get compassion, structure, and a soft place to land while they learn to live without sugar running the show. === Chapters 00:31 Sugar Addiction Revealed 04:28 The Science of Cravings 08:39 Building a Recovery Community 14:48 Holistic Healing Approach 20:33 Aging, Weight, and Change 22:14 From Nursing to Recovery 25:04 Signs of Food Addiction 30:48 Addiction Recognition Debate === Guest: Paige Alexander, Real Food Recovery Website: https://realfoodrecovery.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodrecovery4u/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-alexander-0656632a8/ === Resources / Companies / Books / Podcasts Real Food Recovery Podcast: https://www.realfoodrecovery4u.com/podcast Real Food Recovery: If Food isn't the Answer, What's the Question: https://amzn.to/4uXJi5X === 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/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.

    Are You Really Addicted To Sugar (EP 110)

  8. Jun 23

    Are You Handing AI Your Life? (EP 109)

    I brought Catherine back for a third round because we both felt something was still unfinished, and it landed in a place I didn’t expect: how much we’re letting AI and tech speak, feel, and even relate for us. We start with her process of trusting zero prep, trusting intuition, and even helping a 77–year–old finally drop a lifetime of jealousy, then swing hard into this strange new world where people let chatbots write texts to their spouse and apps raise their kids. === Chapters 00:21 Trilogy and Inner Authority 05:10 AI, Noise, and Human Voice 15:11 Emotion Behind the Screen 22:03 Quiet, Boredom, and Intuition 25:21 The Virtual Obsession Story 29:13 AI as a Helpful Tool === Guest: Catherine Crestani, Willow Healing Website: https://willowhealing.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willowhealingsh/ Willow Healing Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@willowhealingsh Willow Healing Matters (Substack): https://willowhealing.substack.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/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.

    Are You Handing AI Your Life? (EP 109)
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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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  • Creator
    Marvin Bee
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    116
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023-2026 Uncle Marv's Unhealthy Podcast
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