Pursuit of Wellness

Mari Llewellyn
Pursuit of Wellness

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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Solo: My Weight Loss, Living In Austin, Babies, & Horse Updates

    Ep. #144 In this solo episode, I’m sharing personal updates and a Q&A, chatting with you about my life beyond the usual wellness talk. We’ll cover everything from my recent trip to F1 with Aston Martin and horse girl activities to work updates and fertility insights. I’ll also touch on my journey with nutrition, mental health, and the little things that inspire me daily. Plus, I’ll share tips for staying motivated, exciting Thanksgiving plans, and even my thoughts on healing generational trauma. Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For POW Brand Promo Codes click here! Sponsors: For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/POW to start your subscription. You heard me - free Croissants in every box - and $30 off your first box when you go to Wildgrain.com/POW. That’s Wildgrain.com/POW, or you can use promo code POW at checkout. Visit www.geometry.house and use code POW at checkout for 15% off your purchase. www.geometry.house use code POW for 15% off your first order Visit clearstemskincare.com and use code POW at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Again, that’s code POW for 20% off your first purchase on clearstemskincare.com. Show Links: 4th And Heart Ghee  The Holistic Psychologist  Sami Spalter  Sami Spalter Episode  Bloom Colostrum  Clearstem Hair Care - Use Code POW for 20% off Revolve Red Top Topics Discussed 00:00:00 - Introduction   00:00:34 - Going to F1 with Aston Martin   00:01:46 - Horse girl activities   00:03:40 - Work updates & fertility   00:07:57 - Ghee recommendations   00:08:11 - Tips for staying motivated   00:09:38 - Where is Fi?   00:10:02 - Healing generational trauma   00:11:40 - Fertility and body changes   00:12:11 - Health space recommendations   00:12:51 - Nutrition updates   00:14:12 - Thanksgiving excitement   00:14:57 - Little Mari   00:16:55 - Austin life and mental health   00:19:49 - Barrel racing and riding style   00:22:27 - Hair care routine   00:23:47 - Healing acne scars   00:24:36 - Doula and homesteading   00:25:10 - New products at Bloom   00:25:33 - Trotting and cantering   00:26:56 - Starting a podcast and dream guests   00:29:46 - Sea moss and body insecurities   00:30:38 - Staying inspired   00:31:11 - Coffee order and marathon running   00:32:16 - IV drips   00:32:36 - Red’s personality   00:32:59 - Overcomplication of the wellness space   00:34:26 - Drinking your greens and supplement routine

    37 min
  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Kendall Toole: Leaving Peloton, Fighting for Mental Health, and Starting Fresh

    Ep. #143 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I sit down with Kendall Toole to explore her fitness journey, from her start as a child actor to becoming a Peloton instructor. We dive into her experience with OCD, the challenges of the college drinking culture, and how she’s navigated negative self talk. Kendall opens up about facing imposter syndrome, overthinking, and embracing growth through pain. We also discuss the power of community, breathwork, and how she found her purpose in helping others find theirs. Kendall’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and redefining wellness, and it's a conversation you won't want to miss. Tune in to be inspired and empowered to find your own strength through life’s challenges. Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For Kendall’s Instagram click here! For The Wholeheartedly Pod click here! For POW Brand Promo Codes click here! Show Links: NKO: Kendall’s Mental Health Fund  Andrew Huberman “What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health” Sponsored by: Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/POW or use code POW at checkout to claim this deal. That’s trybite.com/POW.  Visit clearstemskincare.com and use code POW at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Again, that’s code POW for 20% off your first purchase on clearstemskincare.com.  AquaTru comes with a 30-day Money-Back Guarantee and even makes a great gift… Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com/POW - that’s AquaTru.com/POW  and automatically receive 20% off any Aqua Tru water purifier. That’s 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com/POW.  Get cozy in Quince's high-quality wardrobe essentials. Go to Quince.com/pow for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. That’s Quince.com/pow to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Topics Discussed 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:31 - Women in fitness 00:04:23 - Kendall’s start in fitness 00:07:51 - The evolution of an Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder diagnosis 00:10:01 - College lifestyle and drinking culture 00:15:42 - Gen Z viewpoint 00:17:01 - Kendall’s experience and navigating negative thoughts 00:22:55 - Kendall’s personal journey and getting to Peloton 00:25:54 - Peloton audition process 00:27:05 - Dealing with imposter syndrome 00:31:47 - Changes during covid 00:33:53 - Incorporating mental health content 00:36:38 - Being authentic and connecting with people 00:39:20 - Motivating and empowering 00:41:22 - Your pain is your purpose 00:42:19 - Leaving Peloton 00:44:48 - Quitting vs Evolving 00:48:53 - Importance of community 00:49:39 - Breathing techniques 00:54:20 - What wellness means to Kendall

    57 min
  3. OCT 17

    My Mental Health Journey: BPD & OCD, The Steps I’m Taking To Heal

    Ep. 142 In today’s solo episode, I share my personal journey, revealing the ups and downs I’ve faced, including my BPD diagnosis, my early experiences with therapy, and the challenges I encountered during college that shaped my understanding of mental health. I’ll offer valuable tips, tricks, and tools that have empowered me to regain control over my life and well-being. I also discuss the routines and habits that help me maintain a positive mental state and reflect on the important lessons I've learned along the way. Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For POW Brand Promo Codes click here! Show Links: Superhuman App - 14 Day (completely free trial). Head to activations.com/pow to get over 60% off your membership. This offer is only available through their website, not the App Store. Brain Lock Book Sponsored By: Go to boncharge.com and use coupon code PURSUIT to save 15%. That’s boncharge.com and use coupon code PURSUIT to save 15%. Unlock your brain’s full potential FREE for 30 days by going to brain.fm/POW. That’s brain.fm/POW for 30 days free. It's time you own your health. To join Function Health, go to functionhealth.com/pow and use code POW100 to skip the waitlist. Available up to 1,000 listeners. So, if you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/POW to get 15% off your Lumen. That is lumen.me/POW or 15% off your purchase. Topics Discussed 00:00:00 - Introduction  00:01:36 - Mari’s upbringing and childhood   00:04:31 - Starting therapy young  00:06:13 - Starting college 00:07:36 - BPD Diagnosis  00:12:01 - BPD and mental health updates 00:15:14 - Mari’s struggles and symptoms  00:17:16 - Starting treatment  00:20:01 - Current mental health challenges  00:25:46 - Mental health tools 00:29:25 - Superhuman app 00:34:05 - Message for anyone going through it

    36 min
  4. OCT 14

    Sami Spalter: “How I Lost 80 Pounds” + Her Journey of Strength, Resilience, and Redefining Success

    Ep. #141 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I sit down with the amazing Sami Spalter to chat about all things fitness, nutrition, friendships, and healing. We dig into our fitness journeys, the highs and lows of finding what works for our bodies, and the struggles of navigating trauma, coping mechanisms, and saying “yes” to life’s challenges. We also dive into the power of female friendships, how to build your support circle, and why it’s crucial to nurture your “front row” who cheer you on. From hitting rock bottom to lifting weights, we talk about finding confidence, feeling grounded, and embracing our unique paths. Plus, we get real about food choices, hormones, and why moving your body is a privilege worth celebrating! Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For POW Brand Promo Codes click here! For Sami Spalter Instagram click here! For Transform Pod Instagram click here! For Form Instagram click here! Show Sponsors: Visit BetterHelp.com/pow today to get 10% off your first month. That’s BetterHelp.com/pow.  Sleep is the foundation of health, and there is nothing better than waking up feeling refreshed and ready to attack the day. Use code POW for 20% off your order at dreamrecovery.io Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com/POW - that’s AquaTru.com/POW and automatically receive 20% off any Aqua Tru water purifier. That’s 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com/POW. Save time and money by getting it all in one place with Thrive Market. Go to ThriveMarket.com/pow for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! That’s ThriveMarket.com/pow.  Show Links: How To Find Self Love, Overcome Grief, & Lose Weight With Sami Clarke And Sami Spalter FORM - Use Code: POW3 for three months free! FORMPodcast Chomps - Use Code: POW for 20% off your first order Hu Chocolate Topics Discussed 00:00:00 - Introduction  00:01:58 - Style influences  00:03:36 - What kind of potato would you be 00:05:16 - Sami & Mari’s transformative journeys 00:06:29 - Finding the process that works for you 00:07:58 - There is no “finish line” in your healing journey 00:10:01- Compassion for your “old self” 00:12:20 - Traumatic events, coping mechanisms, and giving yourself grace 00:13:01 - FIlling the void and successfully changing your life 00:16:38 - Challenges of entrepreneurship and saying yes to the hard thing 00:19:06- Power of female friendships and building your circle 00:22:30 - Struggling with friendships 00:24:35 - Attracting the friends you and and nurturing friendships 00:29:55- Finding “Vision Holders 00:34:05 - What Mari loves about her friends  00:34:58 - Supporting vs comparing 00:38:30 Building your “front row” who supports you 00:39:38 - Feeling unsatisfied with your career 00:42:37 - Hitting rock bottom and finding confidence 00:45:54- Feeling grounded and accepting your success 00:50:34 - Evolution of Sami’s fitness journey 00:54:32 - Working through insecurities at the gym 00:57:07 - Finding your community and getting to know yourself 00:59:33 - Moving your body is a privilege 01:01:26 - Sami’s arms and weight lifting for women 01:06:10 - Birth control, estrogen, hormones 01:06:40 - Nutrition, restricting, and not feeling like a prisoner 01:13:13 - Mari’s food and skincare journey 01:15:42 - Being mindful of food decisions and listen to your cravings 01:19:56 - Whatever you want is possible 01:20:35 - How to get a Form promo code!

    1h 23m
  5. OCT 10

    Solo: Life Updates - Harvard Talk, Book Recs, Fertility, PMS & Sleep Hacks

    Ep. 140 In this solo episode, I'm thrilled to connect with you all as I answer your burning questions and share some exciting updates! From speaking at Harvard to upcoming interviews, I’ve got a lot to cover. I'll also discuss my favorite self-help book recommendations, horse updates, and insights on IVF, fertility, and PMS. Plus, I'll share tips on money wellness, sleep hygiene, and skincare for managing acne and PCOS.  Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For POW Brand Promo Codes click here! Sponsors: Cozy Earth provided an exclusive offer for my listener’s today. Up to 40% off site wide when you use the code “PURSUIT” at cozyearth.com. Lume’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers. It comes with a Solid Stick Deodorant, Cream Tube Deodorant, two free products of your choice (like Mini Body Wash and Deodorant Wipes), and free shipping. As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET 15% ALL Lume products with our exclusive code - and if you combine the 15% off with the already discounted starter pack, that equals over 40% off their Starter Pack! Use code POW for 15% off your first purchase at LumeDeodorant.com. That’s code POW at LumeDeodorant.com. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/POW. That’s RocketMoney.com/POW. Show Links: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins  101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think by Brianna Wiest Girl Chat: Breakups & Advice, Moving, OCD, Horses & Our Friendship Dr. Mindy Pelz On The Truth About Birth Control, Hormones, Cortisol, Fasting, & Cycle Syncing   How To Manifest Wealth and Break Limiting Money Beliefs w/ Shamina Taylor  Bon Charge: use coupon code PURSUIT to save 15%.  Ranch Dress’n How I Healed My Acne: Gut Health, Treating H. Pilori & Skincare  Topics Discussed 00:00:00 - Introduction  00:00:32 - Speaking at Harvard  00:04:47 - Upcoming interviews 00:08:01 - Self Help/Motivational Book Recommendations  00:09:18 - Horse Updates 00:11:51 - IVF, fertility, and PMS  00:13:08 - Money wellness  00:13:44 - Sleep hygiene  00:14:09 - Acne and PCOS management  00:15:40 - Red light panel recommendation 00:16:15 - Fertility updates 00:19:05 - Most famous person 00:19:43 - Greg The Fashionista  00:20:51 - SSRIs and antidepressants  00:22:31 - Facial treatment recommendations  00:23:46 - Western riding pants  00:24:36 - H Pilori testing  00:25:26 - Austin Lifestyle  00:27:02 - Makeup and acne 00:28:28 - Surviving ovulation  00:30:29 - Writing a book

    33 min
  6. OCT 7

    How to Manifest Wealth and Break Limiting Money Beliefs w/ Shamina Taylor

    Ep. #139 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I dive deep into the journey of financial freedom and wellness with our incredible guest, Shamina Taylor. We explore how fears around finances can hold us back and discuss the impact of childhood trauma on our relationship with money. We talk about the victim mentality versus taking accountability and how to overcome feelings of shame and guilt. Shamina shares practical tips on saving, breaking generational scarcity, and creating a wealthy mindset, as well as how to find your purpose and start small. We even dive into the fun (and slightly cheeky) topic of sugar daddies, how to embrace the art of receiving, and what it really means to redefine wellness when it comes to financial freedom and abundance. Let’s jump in! Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For POW Brand Promo Codes click here! For Shamina Taylor Instagram click here! For Unlocking Quantum Women Book click here! For The Unapologetically Rich Podcast click here! For The Wealth Consciousness Experience click here! Sponsored By: Honeylove is not just supporting women, it's empowering women. Treat yourself to the best bras on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/POW. Use our exclusive link to get 20% off - honeylove.com/POW to find your perfect fit. Elevate your comfort, elevate your style, with bras that empower your lifestyle of flexibility. Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/POW or use code POW at checkout to claim this deal. That’s trybite.com/POW.  Visit Carawayhome.com/PURSUIT to see all of our favorite products and the cookware we use to make cooking easy for even the most amateur home chefs. Plus, take an additional 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/PURSUIT or use code PURSUIT at checkout. Caraway. Non- Toxic cookware made modern. Now, it’s easier than ever to try Manukora Honey.Head to MANUKORA.com/pow to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! That’s MANUKORA.com/pow for $25 off your Starter Kit. Topics Discussed 00:00:00 - Introduction  00:03:09 - Shamina’s journey to financial freedom 00:07:33 - “Be, do, have” 00:08:59  - Fears around finances 00:13:33 - Gaining confidence around financial freedom 00:15:16 - Mari’s relationship with money 00:18:58 - Impact of childhood trauma on relationship with money 00:20:19 - Victim mentality vs accountability 00:23:11 - Overcoming shame and guilt 00:24:27 - Deciding what’s worth a splurge 00:30:05 - Finding your financial triggers 00:35:47 - Equating success with suffering 00:39:11 - Feeling deserving and battling unworthiness 00:40:51 - Saving techniques do’s and don'ts 00:42:51 - Getting “in trouble” from spending 00:43:40 - Holding open conversations around money 00:45:40 - Breaking generational scarcity and building a wealthy mindset 00:46:35 - Advice for taking the first step to finding financial freedom 00:47:30 - Finding your purpose and starting small 00:49:42 - Sugar daddies and learning to receive  00:52:46 - What wellness means to Shamina

    56 min
4.8
out of 5
2,551 Ratings

About

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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