MARY ZILBA: A Very Mary Commentary

What has happened to personalized medicine?? 

If you’ve ever wondered why healthcare, despite being so advanced, can often feel “mechanical,” this one is for you!

In this week’s episode, Mary Zilba sits down with Dr. Victoria Sweet, a woman who wears many hats: physician, historian, and author of “God’s Hotel,” “Slow Medicine” and the upcoming “Convictions.”Join us to hear the incredible stories behind a radically compassionate appro...

What is the deal with our nutrition? Do we cut out egg yolks or keep them in? Butter? Vegan or carnivore?
Ken Berry, MD is the creator of The Proper Human Diet™️ and is the cutting-edge author behind "Lies My Doctor Told Me," in addition to being a YouTube sensation! Join us this episode of the show for the answers (and challenges) we've all been asking for! 

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It's time to get REAL, podcast subscribers! I've received SO many questions over the years about my routine and in this episode, I really go into it ALL. Everything from my own tried and true methods - to new, cutting-edge science that I am putting myself out there to be the guinea pig of.

Let's be real: Aging is not easy. Since the cameras stopped rolling on The Real Housewives of Vancouver, a LOT has happened. A lot o...

Ever wondered what your pets were REALLY thinking? If so, this week's episode is for you! (And here's a hint: They're talking all of the time!)Mary Zilba is joined for the first time by her sister Lisa for a special sit down with Miranda Alcott, MA CHH — a world-renowned animal communicator, educator, and author — to debrief an extraordinary session that unlocked new insights into their beloved pets! Miranda has dedicat...

What do you do when your best friend gets a cancer diagnosis? 

This week's episode of the show is posted with a very heavy heart. My best friend and our "Cart Confessions" mogul, Brooke Schultz, found out several months ago that she had a tumor in her left breast. Brooke and I recently spent some time together in Vancouver before her surgery and thought we would shed some light on her journey before she headed in for h...

Kim Witczak calls herself the "accidental advocate" and is a speaker and leading global drug safety advocate, taking her work to the FDA and even U.S. Congress in the span of her career. After her husband Woody's untimely death, Witczak suspected a link to an SSRI he was wrongly prescribed. In this episode, Mary Zilba shares her own experience that changed her perspective on the world of medicine.Note: Medicine does a lot of good i...

In his FIRST interview since announcing his participation in the new GOLDENS IN PARADISE, Gary Levingston spills the tea with fellow reality star Mary Zilba in a must-watch episode for all the reality buffs out there! From having Tina Turner as a godmother, to being a member of one of the most unexpected bromances in TV history, Gary Levingston from season one of The Golden Bachelorette shares his show experience, how he keeps it r...

Rev. Brandan Robertson has not walked a regular path in his faith journey. While dealing with the reality of his sexuality, his study of theology led him to a deeper truth: that we are ALL accepted by God. Robertson now pastors a church in New York City and is sometimes known as “the TikTok pastor” for his bold claims and strong stance. Join us for a fascinating conversation about faith and God’s love on this week’s episode!

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This week I am flipping the script with my previous guest, Geoff Scott, to talk behind-the-scenes from the coroner’s perspective. If you love true crime, this is the REAL DEAL. We get the insider scoop on what happens FIRST after a death, and how HEART goes a long way at the scene of a crime. 

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Have you heard of 'the funeral scam'? What about how AI could be used to mimic your family's voices? How about getting robbed clean while you step into the backyard? Scams are getting more and more elaborate and so many of our loved ones are vulnerable to it. On this week's special on-location episode, Mary Zilba welcomes Geoff Scott to the show. More commonly known as 'The Senior Bodyguard', he's been working for years to protect ...

Former Real Housewives of Vancouver castmates Mary Zilba and Ronnie Stevenson join together for a second, more in-depth conversation on loss and grief with Adlerian counselor Jim Skinner. After the death of her son Houston in 2022, Ronnie Stevenson shares candidly how she has navigated the tragedy for the very first time publicly. Stevenson brings along with her Jim Skinner, an Adlerian counselor who has worked with families for ov...

In the world of reality TV, even the strongest of friendships can go through rough waters...something Real Housewives of Vancouver alumni Mary Zilba and Ronnie Stevenson are all too familiar with. On this special episode of A Very Mary Commentary, Mary welcomes fellow castmate, Ronnie Stevenson, in an emotional reunion after a DECADE apart. Find out what happened when the cameras stopped rolling and what brought the two legendary H...

A Very Mary Commentary concludes 2024 with a special Christmas episode. Join host Mary Zilba to reflect on the year at Mary's childhood home in Sylvania, OH! Plus, a tour of Mary's favorite nostalgic spots in town (J & G Pizza Palace, anyone?) and a look back on all of the AVMC episodes that happened this year. Subscribe and stay tuned for some VERY special episodes in 2025 you will NOT want to miss. What were your favorite...

After experiencing a handful of tragic and personal losses, RHOV alum Mary Zilba is joined by friend Brooke Schultz for a special episode of A Very Mary Commentary. The ladies are joined this week by Winnipeg-based psychic medium Melissa Sparrow (melissasparrow.com), who taps into the afterlife for Mary and Brooke and brings forth some unbelievable truths. One of the spirits even makes an appearance in this week’s episode you’l...

Author and speaker Valerie Gibson joins A VERY MARY COMMENTARY this week with Mary and Shauna to talk all things '"later dating." Let's face it: from sex, to kids, to getting the room temperature just right - dating in your 40s, 50s, 60s (and beyond) looks different for women, especially with a younger man in the mix! But that doesn't mean the dating scene is closed. Gibson is commonly credited with coining the term, 'cougar,' thou...

In this edition of "A Very Mary Commentary," host Mary Zilba is joined once again by bestie Brooke for 'Cart Confessions,' with some fabulous finds for your shopping cart. PLUS - a NEW SEGMENT this week is introduced with Mary's friend of 30+ years, Shauna Bryan, and it's either called 'Midlife Mixup' or 'Midlife Remix' (depending how bad your hot flashes are that day). That's right, this week we explore all things menopause - a ...

Mary welcomes Real Housewife aficionado and recording artist Peter Breeze, to continue the RHOV conversation spilling new gossip about the series and answering more fan questions!

In an all new segment called "CART CONFESSIONS", Mary's bestie Brooke a self proclaimed AMAZON JUNKIE is back, but this time she's sharing all her latest Amazon finds from gadgets to makeup and new looks for fall.

Join Mary on this latest episode of te...