Welcome to The Habit Healers Mindset
Where transformation doesn’t rely on willpower—it begins with design.
You don’t need another diet. Another motivational quote. Another burst of inspiration that fades by Friday.
You need a system that works with your brain.
A structure that supports your life.
A mindset rooted in compassion, not perfection.
That’s what we do here.
I’m Dr. Laurie Marbas—physician, strategist, and habit architect.
Where transformation isn’t powered by willpower—it’s built by design.
Most people don’t fail because they’re lazy.
They fail because they’ve been taught the wrong system.
You don’t need another diet.
Another app.
Another podcast episode that motivates you on Monday and fades by Friday.
You need a structure that works with your brain.
A rhythm that fits your life.
A mindset rooted in compassion, not perfection.
That’s what we do here.
Who I Am (And Why I’m Here)
I’m Dr. Laurie Marbas—physician, strategist, and habit architect.
I’ve spent decades helping people reverse disease, lose weight, and reclaim energy—not by pushing harder, but by shifting how they think about habits.
Because here’s what I’ve seen:
Information doesn’t change people. Identity does.
You don’t rise to the level of your motivation.
You fall to the level of your habits.
And every lasting transformation starts with one simple thing:
One healing habit.
This Isn’t Just a Newsletter—It’s a New Operating System
The Habit Healers Mindset is where:
Neuroscience meets real life
Systems replace shame
And behavior change finally sticks
If you’ve ever said:
“I know what to do, I just can’t do it consistently”
“I start strong, but then life gets in the way”
“I’m tired of relying on willpower”
You’re in the right place.
We Don’t Do Hustle Here.
We Do Healing.
What you’ll find inside:
Micro habits that lead to macro change
Daily rhythms that heal instead of hijack
Identity shifts that make health feel natural—not forced
We don’t just manage symptoms.
We restore systems—physical, mental, and behavioral.
Healing doesn’t happen by accident.
It happens by alignment.
Who This Is For
You’re in the right place if:
You’re done with quick fixes and ready to rebuild from the inside out
You want your habits to work for you, not against you
You’re coachable, curious, and craving clarity
You want science, soul, and strategy—without overwhelm
You’re ready to shift from:
Trying harder → Building smarter
Feeling stuck → Becoming someone in motion
Managing health → Creating vitality
The Habit Healers Manifesto
You are one healing habit away.
I am a Habit Healer.
I choose to heal, to grow, to transform.
Healing begins with one small habit—one micro shift that leads to mastery.
Each choice I make builds momentum, shaping the macro habits that define my life.
I heal unhelpful habits, not through willpower, but through awareness and intention.
I create healing habits that nourish my body, mind, and spirit.
This is not just about me. My healing ripples outward.
As I thrive, so do my relationships, my community, and the world around me.
Healing is a journey, not a destination.
And I am always one healing habit away.
I am a Habit Healer.
Why Subscribe?
As a free subscriber, you’ll receive:
Weekly insights on habit science, metabolism, and mindset
Actionable tools and real-world behavior shifts
Behind-the-scenes insights from a physician who practices what she teaches
As a paid Inner Circle member, you’ll unlock:
Everything above and…
Printable trackers and guided worksheets
Micro habit strategies you can actually stick with
Full access to the Inner Circle archive (so you never have to start over)
We don’t chase perfect here.
We build momentum—with clarity, compassion, and consistency.
Meet Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA
I’m a double board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician, author, speaker, Air Force veteran, wife, and mom of three grown kids.
I’ve practiced medicine across the world and coached thousands of people toward sustainable transformation using food, movement, mindset—and above all, habits.
My mission is simple:
To help you stop relying on willpower—and start building systems that support your life.
Credentials, if you’re curious:
MD + MBA from Texas Tech
Founder of The Metabolic Transformation Lab
Concierge practice at drmarbas.com
Author of Plant-Based 101
Host of The Habit Healers Podcast and the Dr. Laurie Marbas YouTube Channel
Creator of the Visual Mnemonics medical series
Recipient of the Gold-Headed Cane Award for excellence in patient care
But more than any title, I’m here to guide you back to something deeper:
Your next step.
Your next breath.
Your next healing habit.
I’m not just here to give you information. I’m here to help you implement it.
To help you heal forward—not by overhauling your life, but by starting with one small shift.
That’s what I call Habit Healing.
Ready to Join the Movement?
This is more than a newsletter.
It’s a shift in identity.
It’s for people who are ready to make healing stick—not through force, but through alignment.
Subscribe below to get your first dose of momentum.
Leave a comment. Ask a question. Share your reflections.
And when you’re ready, upgrade to the Inner Circle.
That’s where the deeper work begins.
Because the next version of you isn’t far away.
You are one healing habit away.
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