Taking Charge of Your Health with Laura Owen
In conversation with Laura Owen, we explore why America’s system feels more like “sick care” than healthcare, and how individuals can reclaim control. From reversing chronic illnesses to embracing intentional habits, Laura shares how taking charge of your health creates lasting hope.
In this episode, Mark sits down with Laura Owen to discuss her inspiring journey and her new book on health. Laura believes our current system is more about “sick care” than true healthcare, leaving individuals feeling powerless about their wellbeing.
She shares how personal experiences, including her husband’s heart attacks, pushed her to learn more and ultimately dedicate her life to empowering others. For Laura, taking charge of your health begins with small, intentional lifestyle shifts.
One moving story she tells is of a young woman diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who felt hopeless. Laura reframed her diagnosis as a gift, showing that chronic illnesses can be reversible when people reclaim control and make healthier choices.
Laura’s book, while playfully titled, is really about actionable steps that inspire people to live fully. It emphasizes that taking charge of your health doesn’t mean extreme fitness routines it’s about sustainable, everyday practices.
Beyond her book, Laura is also the CEO of Healthy ID, a company that provides at-home medical testing and health programs. Their approach empowers people with knowledge, proving that knowing your numbers is key to improving health outcomes.
The conversation also explores the dangers of over-medication, the influence of big pharma, and the rising obesity crisis. Laura insists that taking charge of your health means breaking away from quick fixes and focusing on long-term wellness.
Above all, the episode highlights Laura’s energy, joy, and faith, which fuel her mission to spread hope. For her, health is the foundation that allows people to live intentionally and become all that they were meant to be.
Key Takeaways
1. Empowerment
Taking charge of your health begins with realizing how much control you truly have. Laura reminds us that even chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes can often be reversed with intentional choices. Hope starts with knowledge and action.
Believe diagnoses are not destiny.
Focus on lifestyle changes, not just prescriptions.
See health as a daily choice.
Reframe struggles as opportunities.
True health starts with realizing you have more control than you think. By taking charge of your health, you can transform even chronic conditions into opportunities for change.
2. Prevention
Rather than relying on reactive treatment, Laura emphasizes proactive steps. Preventing illness through diet, movement, and stress management is more powerful than pills.
Know your health numbers early.
Manage toxins, stress, and sleep.
Focus on food as medicine.
Build consistent, sustainable habits.
The best medicine is prevention. Building intentional habits around food, movement, and rest reduces the risk of chronic illness and strengthens long-term wellbeing.
3. Honesty
Laura critiques weight-loss industries that promise results while promoting unhealthy habits. True health requires honesty with ourselves and from those guiding us.
Beware of “eat anything and lose weight” programs.
Avoid short-term fixes that sacrifice long-term health.
Recognize marketing vs. truth.
Value programs that educate, not exploit.
Lasting wellness comes from truth, not shortcuts. Being honest about your habits and avoiding quick-fix programs leads to real, sustainable health.
4. Balance
Health is only one part of life. Laura shares how balancing family, career, and wellness has shaped her path. She urges listeners to align daily choices with personal values.
Clarify your “true north” daily.
Make rituals that reinforce family bonds.
Accept no “do-overs” prioritize now.
Balance ambition with relationships.
Health is only one piece of life. Laura emphasizes aligning career, family, and values daily so you don’t sacrifice what matters most while pursuing goals.
5. Faith & Joy
At the heart of Laura’s energy is her faith and her gratitude. She believes joy is a choice, cultivated through mindset, love, and intentional living.
Faith provides strength and resilience.
Gratitude transforms perspective.
Joy comes from relationships, not just achievements.
Hard decisions sometimes protect peace.
Energy and resilience come from a joyful mindset rooted in faith and gratitude. Choosing joy each day helps create healthier relationships and a stronger outlook on life.
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ABOUT LAURA OWEN :
Laura Owen is an author, speaker and experienced corporate executive and founder of several companies. Laura is the Founder and CEO of HealthyID, a digital health company that serves people's most personal health needs AT HOME, including (1) the HealthyID Medical Weight Loss Program, (2) at-home health testing, and (3) delivery of medications for hair loss, skincare and sexual wellness, with board-certified physicians and pharmacy partners in all 50 states. Laura was Co-Founder, COO, and President of ICOP Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICOP), a company that engineers and markets mobile video products for first responders, worldwide. She holds (issued) patents pertaining to live streaming video for first responders. She has advised international Ministries of Health, by supporting the transformation of health care systems through partnerships with best-in-class leaders in U.S. health care. As Kansas Secretary of Commerce, she led business development, international trade, community development and tourism. She served as Interim CEO of Check-6 International (Houston, TX) where she successfully completed a tactical turnaround of the company. She was the Midwest Regional Branch Manager for Stephens Inc., the largest investment banking firm in the U.S., off Wall Street. Laura has served on the Board of Directors of several corporations, universities, nonprofits, and Federal and State boards. She was selected for the coveted “Women Who Mean Business” award in Kansas City and was honored to be named one of the most “Influential Women” by Kansas City Business magazine. Laura holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Delaware Valley University (Philadelphia, PA).