Join MaryRuth and special guests as they dive deep into the world of health, wellness, and purposeful living. Each episode is a fresh, inspiring conversation with thought leaders, health experts, and everyday changemakers who share practical tips and empowering stories to help you take meaningful steps toward your best self. Whether you're seeking motivation, holistic guidance, or just a little joy in your wellness journey—this podcast is here to help you move forward every day.
One Mile a Day, One Drawer at a Time: How Tiny Actions Create MASSIVE Change
In this short and powerful February episode of the Move Forward Every Day with MaryRuth’s podcast, MaryRuth shares more about a simple but life-changing principle: the compound effect. From morning and nighttime routines to organizing your entire home just five minutes at a time, she explores how small, consistent actions can transform your personal life, professional goals, and physical space — all while helping you build confidence and feel proud. This episode is a bite-sized invitation to check into your life, get laser-focused, be patient, and trust that even the smallest progress counts.
⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights:
00:00 – Progress Equals Happiness: Why even the smallest inch forward matters more than you think.
02:08 – Understanding the Compound Effect: How micro actions create macro results over time.
04:31 – Micro Moments, Major Year: The power of small daily habits to shape your entire year.
05:00 – Write It Down & Get Laser Focused: Why clarity begins with putting your goals on paper.
06:58 – Check Into Your Life: How to avoid overwhelm and reconnect with what truly matters.
09:14 – The 5 to 10 Minute Home Organization Method: MaryRuth’s personal system for organizing her entire house.
11:26 – Miss a Day? Start Again: Consistency over perfection—and why restarting is part of the process.
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25 Jan 2026
Birth Mirrors Life: How to Let Go of Control & Trust the Process With Doula Lori + Dr. Phabby
In this first episode of the year, MaryRuth sits down with two powerful guests: Lori (MaryRuth’s doula for all four births, with 26+ years and 1,600+ births) and Dr. Phabby (a holistic OB-GYN with 20+ years in practice). Together, they unpack how birth mirrors life, why presence and trust matter more than perfection, and how routines, mindset, and nervous system regulation shape both birth and motherhood — plus, hear some unforgettable life lessons that apply far beyond the delivery room.
⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights:
00:01:01 – MaryRuth introduces her doula for all four births, Lori, and Dr. Phabby.
00:03:20 – Lori’s philosophy: “no right way,” why education + respectful care matter, and how birth imprints families.
00:04:59 – What a doula is (and what doulas actually do in the room).
00:10:36 – Dr. Phabby on being present, listening, and having no agenda or timeline.
00:13:38 – “We’ve medicalized pregnancy”— why understanding individual physiology changes everything.
00:22:21 – Morning routines: gratitude/meditation, vitamins, journaling, intention setting, and nervous system support.
00:36:19 – Big life lesson: the only thing you can control is yourself (and how that empowers birth).
00:51:40 – Closing truths: trust your intuition, nobody fails at birth, and perfectionism is a lie.
14 Dec 2025
Hair Loss, Self-Love, Mental Health, & Hope: How to Care for Your Scalp and Your Mind With John Goss
In this episode of the Move Forward Every Day podcast, MaryRuth sits down with her friend and neighbor, John Goss, founder of the hair company Adegen, to talk about something so many people quietly struggle with: hair loss and thinning hair. John shares his deeply personal story of losing his hair at a young age, the emotional toll it took, and the science-backed solutions he discovered on his journey. You’ll learn why hair loss is really a symptom, how to help symptoms of hair loss without a prescription, how to build proactive morning and nighttime hair routines, and why mental health and self-acceptance belong at the center of every wellness journey.
⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights:
[01:35] – John’s story: From “best hair in high school” to emotionally painful hair loss: How losing his hair in his late teens shook his identity and eventually led him to entrepreneurship.
[05:04] – What’s REALLY causing hair loss?: Why thinning hair is a symptom, not the root problem—and what’s happening at the follicle level.
[10:11] – Why it’s often easier for women to stop and reverse thinning hair: How hormones, blood flow, and proactive routines give women a big advantage.
[11:13] – John’s morning shower routine for scalp health: Warm water, exfoliating scalp brushes, shampoo strategy, and why “being gentle” is often the wrong approach.
[18:11] – Women’s diffuse thinning and the hope most people never hear about: How women typically experience hair loss and the incredible before-and-afters John has seen.
[24:19] – Real talk on trying everything and not giving up: John shares the emotional side of failing, trying again, and discovering what works.
[32:10] – The 90-day rule + reverse engineering your routines: Why you need at least one full hair growth cycle and how to build morning and night routines around what bothers you most.
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16 Nov 2025
Best-Case Scenario Thinking: Calm Your Mind and Reframe Your Day With Daphne Javitch
In this uplifting and encouraging episode, MaryRuth sits down with her best friend Daphne— health coach and founder of Doing Well —to unpack real-life routines for busy parents, professionals, and anyone in between. They dig into the “No Phone Zone,” the mindset of “mood follows action,” writing best-case scenarios to soothe anxiety, and tiny daily anchors that compound into major change. You’ll also hear a nervy-system-friendly evening flow (yes, bath before dinner!) and why advanced practitioners don’t chase perfection—they return to the routine.
Timestamps & Highlights:
[00:01:38] — Meet Daphne: Doing Well, coaching, and the membership.
[00:06:44] — The “No Phone Zone” morning: presence over pings.
[00:09:11] — “Mood follows action” and movement before the rest of the day follows.
[00:09:50] — Micro-journaling: 4 gratitude + 4 best-case scenarios.
[00:15:09] — Discipline, nervous system regulation, and time/space management.
[00:16:18] — Evening routine: bath before dinner, family meal at 6.
[00:20:32] — Small actions > novelty; approachable, repeatable health.
[00:24:09] — “Return to routine”: bricks, not leaps; freedom through structure.
[00:26:50] — Parenting without rushing; choosing the present moment.
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19 Oct 2025
Gratitude for the Body, Forgiveness for the Soul, and Unconditional LOVE With Fatima Lowe-Williams 🤍
In this heart-warming and moving episode, MaryRuth sits down with longtime friend and mentor, Wellness Practitioner & Health Coach Fatima Lowe-Williams. Together, they discuss morning and nighttime routines, having gratitude for the body, learning forgiveness, regulating emotions, feeling well at different stages of life, and the beautiful story of Fatima’s daughter’s adoption. Listen now to explore what it means to put yourself first, to live with grace, and to let love lead — even through loss, fear, and change.
⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights:
[00:02:00] – Fatima’s “Golden Time”: The quiet magic of waking up at 4:45 a.m.
[00:03:00] – The 5-5-5-5 morning ritual: meditation, prayer, journaling, and gratitude for your body.
[00:06:00] – MaryRuth on fear, health, and learning to trust her body.
[00:09:00] – The art of forgiveness and emotional regulation.
[00:12:00] – Women’s health, changing bodies, and giving yourself grace.
[00:17:00] – Nighttime routines and the healing power of winding down.
[00:23:00] – The importance of filling your cup first.
[00:33:00] – Fatima’s beautiful story of adoption and what unconditional love truly looks like.
[00:47:00] – “What would love do?” — a question to live by.
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21 Sept 2025
Micro Moments Compound Into MACRO Change: Learn MaryRuth's Personal Method to Accomplish Big Results
In this bite-size episode of the Move Forward Every Day with MaryRuth’s Podcast, MaryRuth shares her real-life, day-to-day system for getting going — time blocking, morning and night routines, to-do lists, and the compound effect. From smartphone notes to a big paper calendar or simple time blocking sheets, MaryRuth walks through exactly how she plans each day, adapts when life goes off-plan, and uses the adage “structure creates freedom” to reduce overwhelm and increase presence at work and at home.
24 Aug 2025
The BEST Leaders & CEOs Do THIS: Time Blocking in Your Twenties & Beyond With Guest David Berg
In this insightful episode of the Move Forward Every Day with MaryRuth’s podcast, MaryRuth welcomes a very special guest — a longtime family friend and now founder of Commander AI, David Berg. Together, they reflect on their journey of growth, from childhood connections to building businesses, and dive into powerful lessons around discipline, structure, wellness, and resilience.
This episode covers the real truths about creating freedom through structure, the role of consistent routines in mental clarity, the benefits of visualizing your day ahead, and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship — including the grit it takes to hear “no” hundreds of times before landing a breakthrough “yes.” If you’re navigating your 20s, building a business, or simply striving for balance and purpose, this conversation is filled with wisdom you won’t want to miss.
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⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights
[00:02:30] – The Compound Effect in Action: How small daily habits can transform both your personal and professional life.
[00:05:50] – Structure Creates Freedom: Why discipline and time-blocking actually create more space for creativity and joy.
[00:16:20] – Health Practices for Longevity: Exploring how daily choices impact long-term wellness.
[00:23:00] – Deep Work & Focus: Tackling hard tasks first, avoiding procrastination, and building momentum through small wins.
[00:30:15] – Feedback as a Growth Tool: How anonymous team reviews shaped leadership and why embracing feedback accelerates success.
[00:36:50] – The Entrepreneur’s Journey: Pitching 400 times before getting funded and the importance of daily progress over perfection.
[00:38:40] – Advice for Young Adults: Why your 20s don’t need to be “figured out” — say yes, stay humble, and trust the process.
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20 Jul 2025
The Art of Health for Busy People: 12 FREE Habits to Help Achieve Your Dreams
The secret to living a life that supports your dreams may sound simpler than you think — and it doesn’t cost you any extra time or money. In this episode, MaryRuth dives into her signature framework, “The Art of Health for Busy People.” She explains how 12 simple, free, and available micro actions — from “Liquids till Lunch” to a daily dose of sunshine — can compound into macro results over a year. Along the way, she shares why mental health is important for overall health, the difference between elite and accessible wellness, and how small routines can fit any schedule (even if you only have 5 minutes). Whether you adopt one habit or all twelve, this quick, uplifting episode will help you move forward every day.
⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights
[01:45] — MaryRuth introduces “The Art of Health for Busy People” and leads into an upcoming walk-through of each step.
[02:55] — Story of her HarperCollins book deal and why these 12 habits are free and accessible to everyone.
[04:59] — Elite vs. accessible wellness: MaryRuth’s B-Corp mission to keep health tools within reach.
[07:02] — Quick rundown of all 12 steps—from chewing food until it’s liquid to believing in a universal force of goodness.
[10:00] — Deep dive on step 1, Liquids till Lunch, and how giving digestion a break boosts energy.
[12:10] — Hydration hacks: drink half your body weight in ounces of water and stop three hours before bed.
[17:00] — Habit-stacking stretch routine: “15 minutes during Netflix equals 90 hours of flexibility a year!”
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Learn more about each of these habits in MaryRuth’s book, Liquids Till Lunch: 12 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life for Good (https://www.amazon.com/Liquids-till-Lunch-Habits-Change/dp/0063047853)
22 Jun 2025
Self-Discipline is Self-Love: Do You Want the Life You SAY You Want? | With Eric Bigger
MaryRuth Ghiyam interviews Eric Bigger about the importance of daily routines, breathwork, and self-discipline as a form of self-love, guiding listeners toward groundedness and inner alignment.
12 May 2025
How ROUTINES, Time Blocking & the Compound Effect Have Helped MaryRuth For 20 Years
MaryRuth Ghiyam discusses how routines, time blocking, and the compound effect have shaped her life and career, providing listeners with a foundation for building a meaningful life through structure.
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