Pursuit of Wellness Mari Llewellyn

Ep. #91 On today’s episode, Fi and I return for another girl chat, sharing tales hotter than the summer sun, complete with wellness tips, celebrity encounters, and wardrobe mishaps. Our conversations range from wild Miami bachelorette parties to Austin's unique eclipse-watching culture, letting you in on our latest adventures and practical advice amidst the chaos. I went on a quick business trip to Mexico, while Fi deals with Airbnb drama in Miami, and we both learn from an unexpected psychic encounter. As we move past wild nights, we reflect on managing major life events and health journeys, discussing everything from wedding planning to cancer recovery. Join us on this podcast journey, where we balance laughs with wellness lessons, all while navigating life's surprises.
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Topics Discussed:

01:08 - Personal catchup with Fi

03:17 - The eclipse

04:16 - Pickleball in Austin

05:02 - Austin 10k

09:20 - Austin vs. Los Angeles

13:03 - Fi’s Miami drama

17:28 - Bachelorette highlights

22:38 - Fi’s psychic reading

30:28 - Mari’s Mexico trip

34:59 - Mari’s new garage gym

37:25 - Lip Blush

38:56 - Bloom at Target and Bachelorettes

40:25 - Digestive issues

43:16 - Hormone regulation post birth control

45:43 - Austin POW girls meet up and Mari’s birth plan

49:40 - Wedding planning

53:29 - Health recovery after Cancer

55:48 - POW updates

Ep. #90 Today  I welcome back Danielle and Kayleigh from Clearstem for a part two on the Pursuit of Wellness. If you haven’t already heard part one, I highly recommend you go back and listen here - it’s the perfect introduction.  In Part 1, we covered all the basics and today we are going to be doing a deeper dive on all things acne. We touch on common problems in patients’ lab work, mold, acne, candida, caffeine, pore clogging ingredients and even how to order at restaurants. 
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Topics Discussed:

02:16 - Part two with Danielle and Kayleigh of Clearstem 

03:06 - Acne Lab program

08:01 - Common problems in patients’ lab work

09:54 - Fasting blood sugar and cortisol

11:01 - Approach to caffeine

20:35 - Returning to routine and rebound timelines

21:47 - Recommendations for eating out

25:09 - Diet soda

31:26 - Pore clogging ingredients

35:25 - Struggling through acne and being one with the customer

41:03 - Retinoid and purging

45:52 - Microneedling do’s and don'ts

50:16 - Zit patches

51:39 - Perioraldermatits

53:22 - Makeup brand recommendations 

58:00 - Acne safe hair care

01:00:59 -  Skin spray

01:04:58 - Sexy people get acne


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Ep. #89 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I’m joined by Christian Guzman. He sits down for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, bodybuilding, and where his business is at now. 

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Topics Discussed:

03:02 - Christian Guzman’s journey

05:40 - Christian’s influences

07:52 - Creative vs business

08:50 - Figuring out your own business

19:57 - Summer shredding

21:01 - Bodybuilding competitions

23:26 - Recovering from competitions

26:44 - “Proud, but never satisfied”

29:25 - Motivation in business and fitness

30:48 - Alphalete

33:00 - Alphaland

36:03 - Christian and Heidi’s love story

39:30 - Struggle with Adderall

44:36 - Current health goals

47:33 - Christian’s 10 goals

49:45 - What’s next for Alphalete

52:30 - Being the face of the company

56:38 - What wellness means to Christian

Ep. #88 On today’s episode, I sit down with Heidi Somers aka Buff Bunny and discuss her journey from the snowy vibes of Alaska to the fitness hustle in Texas. Along the way, she turned Buff Bunny into a powerhouse of women's empowerment, all while keeping it real about the ups and downs of business life, from moving states to winning over a growing bunch of fans who dig her business smarts and meal prep tips. We also get into the real talk about the impact she’s made online, the special moments with fans, and the personal stuff like planning a real-deal wedding and tackling fertility challenges, all with the fitness world buzzing around her. Heidi’s take on fashion inclusivity and gearing up for motherhood leaves us feeling pumped about the many layers of wellness and chasing what you love. So, let's dive into this chat and uncover the raw and real side of thriving in the fitness game and beyond.

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04:37 - Heidi Somers and the start of Buff Bunny

08:08 - Heidi’s childhood and story 

25:04 - Work ethic and being motivated by fear

31:22 - Heidi’s journey with fitness

34:06 - Feeling sluggish due to your diet

40:56 - Importance of learning to set boundaries

42:47 - Beginning to blog 

47:06 - Being at the epicenter of fitness

51:15 - Fertile era and thinking about motherhood

54:22 - Heidi’s love story

01:05:16 - The start of Buff Bunny Collection

01:11:09 - Being a woman in the industry

01:15:05 - Navigating business and contracts

01:27:15 - Building the Buff Bunny brand mission

01:30:11 - Recognizing and celebrating your accomplishments

01:31:52 - Buff Bunny updates

01:36:27 - Wellness to Heidi

Ep. #87 Welcome back to the Pursuit of Wellness podcast, I am here solo today to chat with you and answer any questions. We go over Greg’s bday, my new chickens,  Stanley Cups, Austin meet ups and so much more.

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Topics Discussed:
01:35 - Celebrating Greg’s birthday
04:51 - Feeling “full” in Austin
05:38 - Bloom updates and travel plans
06:42 - Mari and her chickens
09:41 - Traveling between Austin and LA
10:50 - POW Austin meetup
11:20 - Thoughts on the Stanley Cup
12:07 - Dos and Don’ts
14:11 - Losing fat and keeping muscle over 6 weeks
20:15 - Episode with Buff Bunny
20:24 - Plans for a live podcast
21:07 - Aloe juice recommendation 
21:45 - BPD diagnosis
23:54 - Arnold and Lulu
27:59 - Weekly workout schedule
28:47 - Acne safe makeup
29:43 - One tip for business success
30:30 - Religious background
31:14 - Horseback riding and suggestions for beginners
32:42 - Progesterone
33:25 - Macros for PCOS
33:49 - Van life adventures

Ep. #86 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I'm thrilled to have Krista from Almost 30 joining me to explore how our early experiences shape who we become. We delve into the nuances of family life and the profound impact of our first roles as caregivers, revealing the deep-seated influences of our upbringing. Our conversation navigates the complexities of mother-daughter, romantic, and platonic relationships. Krista and I discuss some of our personal stories in love and life and talk about the importance and difficulties of setting personal boundaries. As we conclude, Krista  introduces her Mother Wound Healing Retreat in Portugal, a sanctuary for profound personal growth. This episode calls to embrace your own healing adventure, filled with self-love and discovery.

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Topics Discussed:

06:25 - Mother daughter relationships

12:18 - Forgiveness and self-acceptance

19:11 - Bubble theory and triggering situations

21:40 - Wanting to change your partner’s reality

25:08 - Attracting an emotionally available partner

29:45 - Navigating authentic relationships

35:15 - When to say “no” in friendships

40:00  - Codependency in friendships and relationships

43:30- Community and fear of abandonment

47:35 - Having awkward conversations

56:23 - You can’t rely on your partner for everything

59:01 - Working through body Image 

01:00:53- Living a healthy lifestyle without retriggering yourself

01:05:17 - Tips for navigating big life transitions