Ep. 324: Marlene Skiver and Dr. Laurie Marbas - After a Lifetime of Caring for Others, She’s Finally Caring for Herself

In this powerful before and after episode, Rip and Dr. Laurie Marbas introduce us to, Marlene Skiver , who’s goal is to reclaim her health through the power of plants. Marlene has faced her share of challenges — from pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, and Hashimoto’s disease, to the stress that followed retirement and the loss of loved ones. But instead of giving in, she’s choosing to fight back — fork in hand. Together, Marlene and Dr. Marbas explore the root causes of her chronic disease, including insulin resistance , and what really happens when you stop treating symptoms and start addressing the foundation: food, stress, and lifestyle . Dr. Marbas reviews Marlene’s current labs and we get a front-row seat to her early progress after adopting a more whole food, plant-strong approach . With every plant-powered meal, she’s already seeing her blood sugar and blood pressure start to drop. This episode is more than just numbers — it’s about resilience, self-care, and rediscovering joy through food that loves you back. Tune in to hear how small, consistent changes can create big-time results, and get ready to follow along as we see what happens next on Marlene’s plant-strong journey. Episode Webpage: https://www.plantstrongpodcast.com/blog/marlene-skiver Watch the Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EeaiaKEPoDI