94 episodes
Pursuit of Wellness Mari Llewellyn
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5.0 • 10 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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Optimize Your Morning Routine + Taking Mushrooms & Vacation Adventures
Ep. # 93 Today, I'm sharing some life updates and guiding you through my morning routine. We'll start with my first solo trip to Nashville and my recent vacation to Turks & Caicos, where I had the opportunity to swim with dolphins, along with a recent incident involving mushroom chocolate. Then, I'll take you step by step through my morning routine, including skincare, workouts, breakfast, and spending time with my new puppy, Arnold, and all the moments in between.
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Topics Discussed:
04:28 - Recent travels
08:03 - Swimming with dolphins
10:37 - The mushroom chocolate incident
13:41 - In-laws visiting Austin & bread making
17:53 - Nighttime routine
20:02 - Waking up with the sun
22:03 - Morning skincare & my first drink of the day
23:45 - Puppy time with Arnold
27:47 - Getting my electrolytes in
29:15 - Workout routine
30:30 - Breakfast
33:26 - Supplements & mindfulness practice -
Sweetgreen Founder: Switching From Seed Oils To Olive Oil, Using Grass Fed Meat & Making Healthy Food Accessible
Ep. #92 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I am joined by Sweetgreen’s co-founder Nicolas Jammet. He explains how a senior project transformed into a nationwide movement aimed at redefining fast food through transparent, nutritious offerings. Nicolas highlights the evolution of Sweetgreen's menu, which emphasizes protein-rich dishes and the use of wholesome ingredients like extra virgin olive oil. He also shares insights into his personal wellness journey and how significant life events like marriage and fatherhood have influenced his health perspective. Together, we discuss Sweetgreen's commitment to soil health, seasonal menus, and its mission to expand access to wholesome food, laying the groundwork for a sustainable future.
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Topics Discussed:
02:45 - The story of Sweetgreen
05:46 - Challenges of scaling a business
10:06 - Shift in trends with customers
16:35 - Customer faves
18:13 - Removing seed oils from Sweetgreen
22:47 - Adding steak to the menu
24:19 - Thoughts on diet and nutrition trends
27:55 - Sweetgreen’s 230 locations
30:46 - Nicolas Jammet’s personal health journey
33:20 - Maintaining health while being a parent
34:43 - Nutrition during fertility
37:02 - Sweetgreen’s supply chain team
41:06 - Focus on protein plates and opening new locations
42:16 - Having a strong connection with your food -
Q&A w/ Mari & Fi: Fi’s Wild Miami Trip, Wedding Planning, Lip Blush + Hormonal Advice
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
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Acne Deep Dive: Candida, Mold, Heavy Metals, Pore Clogging Ingredients, Hair Care, Diet Soda & How To Order At Restaurants w/ Clearstem Founders Danielle & Kayleigh (Pt. 2)
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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Christian Guzman On Adderall Addiction, Weight Fluctuation, What Building Alphaland Really Took, Losing His Mind & Marrying Buff Bunny
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 -
Heidi Somers AKA Buff Bunny On The Fitness Industry, Female Entrepreneurship & Wedding Prep
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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Topics Discussed:
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
Customer Reviews
Super informative, insightful & valuable
I love the fact that Mari is so opened minded and gets such a variety of guests with different and often opposing views. I think it’s such a good reminder that we’re all different and there’s never a one size fits all. It also opens up my own mind to new information, which I love. The episodes are super informative without being too much and I always come away with useful tips to implement in my own life. Thank you to Mari and the team for creating such a informative, insightful and valuable show!
Life-altering listen
So so much of what has been covered so far has resonated with me so strongly; I’ve gone through a lot of similar “waves” in life and I’m also on my wellness journey at the moment. It’s helped me “repair” what I once thought was forever broken. Hearing your stories keeps me inspired on my journey, seeing how far one can actually go. You’re helping me learn to love myself again. And I’m sure you’re doing the same for so many others - honestly, just keep it up! Love the podcast so much 🌸🌸
A game changer for health
I started following Mari because I wanted to improve my physical health. This podcast is now helping me improve my overall health and wellbeing and I am so excited to level up with each episode I listen to!