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Pursuit of Wellness Mari Llewellyn
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4.8 • 2.4K Ratings
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Mari Llewellyn is the transformation queen. Since 2018, Mari has been on an evolving journey with all things health and wellness. Inspired by her own pursuit of wellness, Mari is diving deeper into topics such as optimal living, nutrition, exercise, longevity, mental health, childhood trauma, relationships, and more. Radical honesty, goal-setting, and self-discipline all helped Mari transform and finally feel at home in her body. But Pursuit of Wellness is really about working from the inside out, learning to believe in yourself, and knowing that you are WORTH the time and energy to become your best self. Mari is on a mission to find the best health hacks from experts, as well as tips from her closest friends and family. In addition, you’ll hear solo episodes from Mari herself, discussing her own struggles and triumphs along the way. As a listener you can expect real and raw conversations with Mari that go more than skin deep. Tune in to the Pursuit of Wellness for a weekly dose of inspiration and insight and that is like a little nudge from a friend to keep going, to keep doing the work, and to keep transforming into the best version of you.
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Hormone & Fertility Tips (+ PCOS & Birth Control From Experts)
Ep. # 123 Welcome to another episode of Monday Mashups on POW! This week, we’re bringing you an insightful collection of episodes on hormone health featuring experts Dr. Jolene Brighten, Sara Gottfried, and Dr. Mindy Pelz. We'll explore topics such as fertility awareness, navigating post-pill recovery, and the benefits of seed cycling. From understanding PCOS and insulin resistance to lifestyle redesign and individualized supplements, we’ve got the essential information to help you optimize your hormonal health. Join us for expert advice and empowering conversations to support your wellness journey!
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Ep. 41 - Signs Your Hormones Are Imbalanced w/ Dr. Jolene Brighten: Coming Off The Pill, Periods, Medical Gaslighting, IVF & Infertility, Endocrine Disruptors, Seed Cycling & Becoming Your Own Advocate.
Ep. 80 - Fix Your Hormones: PCOS, Fertility, Pregnancy & Autoimmune Conditions w/ Dr. Sara Gottfried
Ep. 11 - Dr. Mindy Pelz On The Truth About Birth Control, Hormones, Cortisol, Fasting & Cycle Syncing.
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Oura Ring
What To Expect When You’re Expecting
Is This Normal By Dr. Jolene Brighten
Beyond The Pill By Dr. Brighten’s
Fast Like A Girl App
Dr. Mindy’s Books
Topics Discussed
Dr. Jolene Brighten
02:14 - Fertility awareness methods
07:06 - Empowering conversations with your children
12:01 - Navigating post-pill recovery
22:46 - Seed Cycling
Dr. Sara Gottfried
30:10 - Genetic and environmental drivers
32:40 - PCOS deep dive
36:10 - PCOS and conceiving
37:35 - Insulin resistance
40:36 - Carb tolerance, weight lifting, and fertility
44:47 - Lifestyle redesign
46:23 - Individualized supplements
48:17 - Sugar suggestions
50:05 - Progesterone
53:58 - Testing for ovulation
Dr. Mindy Pelz
59:10 - The DUTCH test
01:00:51 - Hormone breakdown
01:02:07 - Birth control awareness
01:06:46 - Testosterone in women
1:08:01 - Cortisol patterns
12:55 - Fasting and hormones
01:14:40 - Fasting frequency and exercise
01:17:46 - Nutrition suggestions
01:20:03 - PMS nutrition suggestions
01:21:41 - Fasting length
01:22:40 - Breaking your fast
01:23:24 - Building muscle while fasting
01:25:47 - Toxins and fasting
01:27:19 - Fasting protocols and simplifying your routine
01:30:01 - Improving your DUTCH test results
01:34:02 - Doing health in a women’s way -
Paul Saladino: Is Oatmeal Bad For Us? Why Women Should Eat Meat, Plant Toxicity & Failures of Western Medicine
Ep. #122 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, we're revisiting one of our standout interviews with Dr. Paul Saladino, a leading expert on the animal-based diet. In this engaging conversation, Dr. Saladino explores the transformative power of animal-based nutrition for tackling autoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation, and mental health issues. He shares his insights on food quality, the limitations of Western medicine in nutrition, and the benefits of raw dairy, creatine, and regenerative farming. Whether you're a seasoned health enthusiast or just curious about dietary approaches, this episode offers valuable information for making informed and effective dietary choices.
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EP 30 Paul Saladino
EP 31 Paul Saladino
EP 70 The Shocking Truth Behind Nutrition Trends with Simon Hill
Lineage Provisions
You Are What You Eat documentary
Seed Oil Scout
Topics Discussed
07:12 - Contrasting western medicine as a doctor
08:34 - Raw veganism vs carnivore
14:16 - Health issues and plant based diets
17:44 - Toxins in oatmeal
19:58 - Reishi mushrooms
21:28 - Acne and autoimmune conditions
25:38 - What Paul eats in a day
31:21 - Decaf coffee, mold, coffee alternatives
35:01 - Paul’s daily routine
35:50 - Fruit, blood sugar spikes, gut issues
39:34 - Raw dairy
46:26 - Nut milks
50:29 - Nightshades and lectin
54:06 - Sal approved fruits
55:56 - Seed oils, fruit oil, animal fat
59:52 - Our body’s response to seed oil
01:04:05 - Seed oil scout
01:09:16 - Seed oil impacts on cholesterol
01:12:34 - Women and red meat
01:18:30 - Buying high quality meat
01:19:43 - Eating organs
01:22:49 - Bloom, veggies, and nutrients
01:26:40 - Get rid of processed foods!
01:29:01 - What wellness means to Paul?
01:32:13 - Linoleic acids and skin -
Top 5 Weight Loss & Nutrition Tips From World Class Experts
Ep. 121 Welcome to POW's new August segment, Monday Mashups! This week, we're diving into a powerful mix of our top episodes on weight loss and strength training. You’ll hear from fitness experts like Sal Di Stefano and Shawn Stevenson, along with my own sustainable fitness tips. From understanding intuitive eating to the importance of weightlifting and empowering women in strength training, we’ve got insights and advice to elevate your fitness journey. Tune in and get ready to transform your approach to health and strength!
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Ep. 64 - How To Lose Weight, Gain Muscle & Feel Your Best w/ Sal Di Stefano
Ep. 66 - Heal Your Gut w/ Shawn Stevenson: The Nutrition Guide You Need
Ep. 75 - Sustainable Fitness Tips: How I Kept The Weight Off
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Topics Discussed
Sal Di Stefano -
02:38 - Bodybuilding and mindfulness
03:06 - The Importance and effectiveness of weightlifting
07:47 - Pro Active Tissue Growth
09:49 - Empowering Women to strength train
11:27 - The impact of bodybuilding on body image and food
14:10 - Best body acceptance age
15:07 - We are attracted to health and vitality
18:22 - Advice for beginners with strength training
23:12 - Value of tracking your food and when not to
Shawn Stevenson -
29:35 - Poor diet is the number one risk to human health globally
32:22 - Obesogens - obesity causing agents
33:01 - Epicaloric Controllers
35:18 - How does weight loss work?
37:45 - Lack of diversity is the number one thing to lead to poor metabolic health
44:15 - Eating the foods your ancestors ate and personalized nutrition
Sustainable Fitness Tips From Mari -
49:51 - How to keep the weight off
51:23 - Fitness is a lifetime journey
53:01 - High protein
57:48 - Incorporate fats
58:30 - Finding a healthy sweet treat
59:52 - Bring your water everywhere with you
01:00:51 - Don’t leave the house hungry
01:02:36 - Stay active
01:04:06 - Allow flexibility in your lifestyles
01:06:07 - Keep fitness and health fun
01:07:35 - Stay strong against outside judgements
01:10:07 - Find people who match your values
01:11:02 - Educate yourself around nutrition and fitness
01:12:50 - Use your calendar to plan out your goals -
Girl Chat: Mental Health, IUI & Fertility Medication, Book Club & Fi’s Ozempic Update
Ep. #120 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, Fi and I are back for another heart-to-heart in our Girl Chat! We’re getting real and vulnerable, sharing some of the challenges we’re navigating right now. We’re diving deep into some important conversations, including the mental health impacts related to Ozempic, and you won’t want to miss the scoop on our producer Drake Peterson’s secret life as a pop star! Plus, we’re chatting about the vibe of “brat summer.” We’re also super excited to announce that we’re looking to start a book club for the podcast—so be sure to tune in for that in August!
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Topics Discussed
00:38 - Welcome to another girl chat!
01:14 - Letrozole and being sick
03:20 - Struggling with being sick
04:08 - Superhuman App
07:37 - Fi’s mental health updates
14:40 - Semaglutide updates
18:36 - Ozempic and food noise
21:13 - Book Club updates
25:42 - brat summer
26:38 - Smut Theory
31:48 - Which actors would play the main characters
34:48 - Our producer Drake Peterson is a pop star in the band Iration
36:19 - 1923 is filming in Austin
37:44 - Mari’s upcoming travel plans
42:07 - Hanging with a baby
43:28 - Stay tuned for acne updates and mashup episodes
44:25 - Bloom energy drinks -
Secret To Your Best Skin & Hair, Why You Should Filter Your Shower Water + The Vitaclean Story w/ Founders Sara Douglas and Kristina Velkova
Ep. #119 Join me for another episode of Pursuit of Wellness as I uncover the secrets to radiant skin and luscious hair with Kristina and Sara, founders of Vitaclean. It all started when a peculiar sludge problem in their London shower led them to explore the unsettling effects of hard water on beauty routines and the importance of effective filtration solutions. I share my own battles with hard water in Austin and London and how Vitaclean’s innovative three-layer filtration system has been a game-changer for my skincare and hair care. We talk about entrepreneurship and the challenges of being a female owned company. Kristina and Sara share their own journeys, from securing their first round of funding to the rewarding experiences of working together. Tune in to today’s episode for a breadth of knowledge about water quality, and for a special chance to win a Vitaclean kit!
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Topics Discussed
02:15 - What started Vitaclean
03:02 - Sludge and London plumbing
05:03 - Filtering water after it goes through the pipes
07:15 - Be your own advocate and filtering your water
08:41 - Understanding your water quality
10:14 - Symptoms of poor water quality
11:50 - Vitamin C technology and benefits
15:32 - Vitaclean’s filtration system and how to use their products
20:18 - Water quality in different locations
21:13 - How often to change your Vitaclean’s filter
22:47 - Aromatherapy and scented options
24:25 - Overall routine and health tips outside the shower
29:48 - Making time for hobbies while being an entrepreneur
33:24 - Entrepreneurial journey and their work dynamic
37:42 - Going full in on their business and challenges of being female owned
42:31 - Creating the best products and where to find Vitaclean
43:28 - Tips for starting your own business
44:20 - Branding is everything
46:36 - Vitaclean giveaway -
Husband/Founders Chat: Bloom Energy Drink, Addressing The Haters, Relationship Advice & Motivation for Entrepreneurs
Ep. # 118 On today’s Pursuit of Wellness episode, Greg is back to dive into the details of our exciting NEW product, the Bloom energy drink! We’ll explore the challenges of creating an energy drink, our commitment to balancing health and flavor, and a breakdown of the ingredients we chose and why. Together, Greg and I address the haters while providing motivation for female entrepreneurs. We also answer your questions on relationship advice, managing bad days, finding balance with each other, and provide fertility updates. Tune in for an intimate and personal episode with Greg and me!
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Sucralose Bypasses the Blood Brain Barrier?
New Research Shows Artificial Sweeteners Mess Up Your Gut?
Topics Discussed:
00:11 - Welcome back Greg!
01:00 - Travel and lifestyle updates
03:20 - Phone “Check Ins”
04:28 - Greg’s trip to LA
06:22 - Relationship advice and finding balance
09:21 - Fertility updates
10:38 - Greg’s thoughts on expectations
15:19 - Bloom energy drinks
23:03 - Analyzing the ingredients in Bloom
31:45 - Greg’s social media presence
32:45 - Key financial and investment advice
33:51 - Managing each other’s bad days
34:51 - Mari’s father and acclimating to America
38:26 - Fighting with each other
39:33 - Investments and getting acquired
39:38 - Relationship vs Mari’s fitness journey
41:04 - Where to find Bloom energy drinks
Customer Reviews
Wellness Queen, she is
Mari truly is the Wellness Queen and has helped me transform my life, becoming the next version of myself and allowing me to grow. The introspective ideas raised in each episode not only inspire but cause a deep reflection on your own habits, lifestyle and outlook.
POW Group
Being in my own wellness pursuit in life, i'm so grateful I came across this pod cast and so thankful for all the info Mari shares with us as we are all on this pursuit of wellness journey and it's information anyone can learn from, no matter where you are in your pursuit of wellness journey.
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Great podcast. It feels like I’m listening to my bestie talk to me or to other like minded people. Very informative and love her products.