Pursuit of Wellness

Ep. #102 In today's episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Mark Groves, a renowned human connection specialist, the mind behind Create the Love, the host of Create The Love Podcast, and co author of Liberate The Love. In an age where it’s so hard to disconnect from our screens, we talk about ways to prioritize your relationships, step away from social media, and find ways to really reconnect with yourself. Whether you're navigating the complexities of modern dating or seeking to strengthen your existing relationships, this podcast offers invaluable insights and practical advice. As someone committed to nurturing my own relationship, I found our conversation truly enlightening and left with a wealth of actionable tips. Join us as we explore the intricacies of genuine connections and embark on a journey towards liberated love.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 Mark Groves Podcast click here!For POW Brand Promo Codes click here!Show Links: Harvard Human Development Study The Light Phone Man's Search for Meaning The Anxious Generation The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure The Myth of Normal by DR. Gabor Maté + Daniel Maté It's Not Always Depression by Hilary Jacobs Hendel Beyond The Pill by  Beyond The Pill The Business Of Being Born The Business Of Birth Control  Liberated Love Sponsored By: Go to Chomps.com/POW, to see all the delicious flavors and get 20% off your first order and free shipping. Get warm weather ready with Quince! Go to Quince.com/pow for free shipping on your order and 365- day returns. That’s Q-U-I-N-C-E dot com slash pow to get free shipping and 365-day returns.  Go to Hungryroot.com/pow to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. Further Listening: 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. 11: Dr. Mindy Pelz On The Truth About Birth Control, Hormones, Cortisol, Fasting & Cycle Syncing Topics Discussed 02:50 - Harvard Human Development Study  04:14 - Mark Groves’ interest in human connection 8:38 - Prevalent problems in modern relationships  13:44 - Relationship with social media and setting phone boundaries 16:43 - Advice for dating and social media 19:54 - Returning to analog and cutting toxic relationships 22:06 - Complexities of deleting social media 25:08 - Genuine relationships and interactions 30:28 - Living your life for social media 35:45 - Healing codependency in a relationship 38:03 - Recovering yourself in a relationship 39:23 - Healthy ways to manage conflict 43:16 - Gaslighting and narcissism 44:12 - Knowing when someone is right for you 50:10 - Examining traditional gender roles 52:16 Revolution against Birth Control 56:51 - Sleep training 01:00:56 - Combatting modern interventions 01:02:53- Top tips for mastering emotional regulation 01:08:03 - Knowing your personal values 01:10:18 - Homesteading and forest bathing 01:13:10 - Liberated Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP: 101 Hey there, POW boys and POW Girls! Welcome back to part two of our interview with the legendary biohacker, Dave Asprey. I know Thursdays are usually solo episodes, but this conversation was just too jam-packed with wisdom to keep to ourselves. In part two, we cover even more captivating topics. From strategies for combating acne through dietary tweaks to the transformative potential of ozone therapy on our mitochondria, this episode is an absolute goldmine of insights. We'll also be navigating through discussions on toxin binders, unraveling the mysteries of mold exposure, and glutathione. And of course, we’ll be sharing top-notch skincare secrets, fertility hacks, and the healing power of mastering your circadian rhythm. 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 Dave Asprey’s website click here!For Dave Asprey’s instagram click here!For POW Brand Promo Codes click here!Show Links: Dave Asprey Part 1: Biohacking, Mold Toxicity, Over-Exercising & Keto Diet Myths Brian Johnson’s Olive Oil Work Smarter, Not Harder by Dave Asprey The Bulletproof Diet by Dave Asprey The Human Upgrade Podcast Dangercoffee.com DaveAsprey.com Upgradelabs.com Vitamin Dake Moldy Movie Oregano Oil The Better Baby Book By Lana Asprey + David Asprey  Sleep Space Earable  True Dark Sponsored by: Visit clearstemskincare.com and use code POW at checkout for 20% off your first purchase Head to eightsleep.com/pow and use code POW to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently ship to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe and Australia Save 15% and get free shipping on your Starter Kit when you use code POW at www.branchbasics.com Topics Discussed: 00:50 - Addressing Mari’s acne 07:28 - Ozone therapy 18:26: - Suggestions for toxin binders 19:38 - What mold really does 22:36 - Pharmaceutical drugs 26:38 - Glutathione 29:36 - Skin absorption 30:43 - Top tips for fertility 34:48 - Challenges of IVF 36:30 - Thoughts on the oura ring 40:06 - Circadian disruption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #100 Welcome to the 100th episode of Pursuit of Wellness! First off, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support throughout this incredible journey. We are beyond excited for 100 more. To mark this milestone, we're thrilled to host the legendary Dave Asprey, the Father of Biohacking. Dave is an entrepreneur, author, and advocate of the high-protein, low-carb diet who started off as a computer scientist and applied his skillset to health. Our conversation was so full of knowledge that we actually had to split it in two. In this first installment, Dave shares his pioneering journey, thoughts on mold toxicity and coffee, and nuances of veganism, keto, and protein-based diets. Make sure you tune in Thursday for part two of this information-packed conversation with Dave.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 Dave Asprey’s website click here!For Dave Asprey’s instagram click here!For POW Brand Promo Codes click here!Show Links: Moldy Movie Work Smarter, Not Harder by Dave Asprey The Bulletproof Diet by Dave Asprey The Human Upgrade Podcast Dangercoffee.com DaveAsprey.com Upgradelabs.com Sponsored by: Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/POW. Use our exclusive link to get 20% off - honeylove.com/POW  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.  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 Topics Discussed: 04:11 - Dave Asprey’s beginning in biohacking 09:57 - Dave’s thoughts on veganism 16:26 - Impacts of mold toxicity  19:02 - Mold and coffee   22:29 - Laws about mold toxins in coffee 23:45 - How to tell if there is mold in your coffee 24:59 - Best ways to drink coffee 28:52 - More on what mold does 33:51 - Body and mind health 37:02 - Dave’s training methods 43:09 - The laziness principal 45:19 - Dave’s diet protocols 51:48 - Eating different types of red meat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #99 On today’s episode, Fi and I return for another girl chat. We’ve been to three cities in two days, and it’s so surreal to be back and recording this in Los Angeles. We had a whirlwind of a pitstop in New York with Jay Shetty and we can’t wait to spill the tea. Plus, I have some fertility updates and Fi has some updates of her own. Let’s get to it!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 Fiona’s Instagram click here!For POW Brand Promo Codes click here!Show Links:Helsa dress: click here!Sponsored By: Listeners of my show can save $250 by going to https://www.mylifeforce.com/landers/pow. Give Lifeforce a try and find out what the healthiest version of yourself is capable of. Save 15% and get free shipping on your Starter Kit when you use code POW at www.branchbasics.com Use code POW15 at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Vionic Shoes. Wearable well-being for your feet Topics Discussed: 01:23 - Jay Shetty’s DM 04:48 - Time Magazine Event 14:38 - NYC to LAX 16:34 - Fertility update 25:22 - Fi’s update with Semaglutide 31:40 -  Food Addiction + Fighting the Food Noise 37:46 - Upcoming Bloom update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 98 Today we’re talking all about holistic nutrition with Cara Clark, renowned integrative nutritionist and wellness educator. From advising A-list celebrities to guiding Olympic athletes and NBA prospects, Cara shares her wealth of knowledge on fostering a healthier relationship with food. Join us as we explore topics ranging from managing glucose levels and histamine issues to fertility tips and navigating pregnancy cravings. With insightful discussions on weight loss, the impact of social media, and practical advice for feeding both kids and infants, this episode is a treasure trove of wellness wisdom. Whether you're seeking guidance on nutrition, fitness, or overall well-being, Cara's expertise offers valuable insights to help you thrive. 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 Cara Clark’s Instagram click here! For Cara Clark’s Facebook click here! For Cara Clark’s Website click here! For Cara Clark's Spring Wellness Renewal Challenge click here! Sponsored By:  Visit BetterHelp dot com slash POW today to get 10% off your first month. That’s betterhelp.com/POW. Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com and enter the code “POW” at checkout. If you visit Carawayhome.com/Pursuit  you can 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. Show Links: The Dessert Book by Cara Clark CHOMPS Beef Sticks Simple Mills Crackers Siete Chips Wild Grain  Outside the bread box Jolly Llama Ice Cream Once Upon A Farm Baby Food Topics Discussed 02:42 - Getting started in integrative nutrition 07:46 - Learning how to slow down  13:45 - How histamine issues affect different people 17:37 - Progesterone   18:33 - Managing your glucose and diet suggestions 20:06 - The “fruit first” concept 21:56 - Doing less and the negative impact of HIIT workouts 24:06 - Fertility suggestions 26:18 - Cravings and diet during pregnancy 30:16 - Most common barrier to losing weight 33:51 - Thoughts on Ozempic 35:50- Processed foods 39:36 - Working with celebrities 42:45 - Biotoxin binders 43:05 - Dissociative eating 44:46 - Disordered eating 45:39 - Dangers of social media influence 48:02 - Keeping kid meals fun and nutritious 50:32 - Baby food recommendations 51:55 - Fan Q+A 56:03 - What wellness means to Cara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. # 97 So excited to sit down and chat with you all for this week's solo episode. My chickens are arriving, I’m baking bread, reading books, and I’m excited to talk to you about it all. I'm also sharing some game-changing advice for managing acne and your overall health. Plus, I'll address your insightful voice messages, offering advice on setting healthy social media boundaries, skincare recommendations for your entire body, and fostering new connections while embracing your true self. 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!Sponsored By:  Visit clearstemskincare.com and use code POW at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Head to eightsleep.com/pow and use code POW to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/POW to start your subscription. Show Links: The Bread Book by Éric Kayser Chicken coup Instagram Tour  Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver EP 96: The Secret To Better Sleep Samantha Clark  DICCC Therapy  Zuma Body Wash Clear Stem Soft Skin Body Lotion Maui Nui Venison  EP 74: Why Protein Is So Important + Ozempic (the truth) Weight Lifting + Fat Loss  Topics Discussed 01:09 - Entrepreneur of the year + family time 02:18 - Baking  03:33 - Chickens arriving  04:29 - Reading  06:09 - DICCC Therapy + Acne 11:58 - Skincare for your body  14:29 - Protein recommendations  18:09 - Preparing the body for pregnancy  20:19 - Mushroom chocolate  22:41 - Social media: business, kids, + boundaries  26:35 - Making new friends + embracing being alone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #96 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I am joined by Todd Anderson, a former NFL conditioning coach and sleep optimization expert, as he shares his insights on how proper sleep can enhance hormone balance and overall health. We discuss his career evolution and fitness journey, as well as the  founding of Dream Recovery, which explores the vital relationship between sleep stages and daily vitality. We’ll delve into the psychological aspects of weight loss and learn about lesser-known sleep practices that can transform your night, like sauna sessions and mouth taping. Sleep is such an important part of our health, so let’s jump in and learn how to optimize our sleep!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 Todd Anderson’s Instagram click here!For Dream Recovery’s Instagram click here!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. Right now, my listeners can receive 40% off Earth Breeze just by going to earthbreeze.com/pow. Go to Hungryroot.com/POW to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. Show links:  Mouth Tape Eye Mask Silk Pillow Case Dreamrecovery.io Eight Sleep Pad  Topics Discussed 02:20 - Todd’s athletic background  05:52 - Quality vs. quantity of sleep 08:26 - Front loading hydration and optimal meal times 14:33 - Implications of quality sleep 16:11 - Todd’s weight loss story 25:02 - Alcohol’s effect on sleep quality 29:13 - Heart rate variability 33:58 - Benefits of sauna and cold plunge 39:18- Cryotherapy 40:00- Optimal bedroom temperature  42:05- Mouth taping and mouth breathing 46:42 - Eye masks 49:07 - Nose strips 51:11 - TV and phones before bed 53:51 - Sleep apnea 54:23 - Melatonin 55:14 - CBD and weed before bed 56:14 - Differences in men and women’s sleep needs 56:54- WiFi and bluetooth effects on sleep 57:35- Tips for shift workers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. # 95 This week on Pursuit of Wellness, we're flipping the script as Fi takes over the interviewer seat and grills me with your burning questions! From dishing out my favorite cuts of red meat to how I manage stress, we're covering it all. Tune in for some dairy and gluten-free recipe inspiration, my current workout routine, and how I avoid candida and heavy metals. Get ready for a candid chat on balancing discipline in daily life and updates on my mental health and journey to conception.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!Sponsored By: For a limited time, get 15% off + a free Starter Kit and bottle of Propolis throat spray when you shop my link at Piquelife.com/pow If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me and use code POW to get $100 off your Lumen. Listeners of my show can save $250 by going to mylifeforce.com/pow Show Links:Pursuit of Wellness EP: 55 My Practitioner On The Supplements & Lab Tests You Need, How To Fight Mold & Parasites, Root Causes of Acne, and How To Study Blood WorkTopics Discussed 01:05 - Favorite cuts of red meat  02:05 - Avoiding heavy metals  04:43 - Dairy & gluten free meals  06:37 - Current workout routine  11:08 - Weight loss journey tips  12:04 - Candida treatment  13:39 - Stress management tips  16:51 - Discipline & balance  18:51 - Fasted workouts  21:30 - Feeling like your true self  24:09 - Fertility journey  28:29 - Mental Health  30:20 - Coachella  32:14 - Almost 100 episodes!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #94 Today on the Pursuit of Wellness, I’m thrilled to have Mimi Bouchard, the innovator behind the Superhuman App.  It’s easy to lose ourselves in the daily grind, but today's enlightening discussion about her unique activations that extend beyond traditional meditation was a revelation. We explored the concept of resilience, not just as bouncing back but as a pathway to gaining strength, wisdom, and empowerment, while shifting away from a victim mentality towards a future of success and abundance. We also examined how an entrepreneurial spirit can harmoniously blend with personal care, and discussed strategies for podcast marketing that might offer transformative opportunities. Joining this conversation with Mimi might just be the stepping stone you need to transform your self-image and embrace a life of abundance.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 Mimi Bouchard’s Instagram click here!For Mimi Bouchard’s YouTube click here!For Superhuman’s Instagram click here!For POW Brand Promo Codes click here!Show Links: Superhuman App  activations.com/discount for up to 60% off and 14 days free with a money back guarantee Sponsored By: So go to plunge.com and use code POW for $150 off your purchase at plunge.com Get 20% off your first order a www.mauinuivenison.com/POW Go to Quince.com/pow for free shipping on your order and365-day returns Topics Discussed: 04:10 - Mimi’s journey with the Superhuman App 15:34 - Mimi before her personal development journey 23:13 - Bounce back theory 24:27 - Victim mentality 27:37 - Interrupting negative thoughts on a day to day basis 33:19 - Lucky girl syndrome 35:40 - Pregnancy related activations 37:20 - “Clarity” and “Becoming” 44:28 - Letting go of shame 48:40 - Social media and business 52:33 - Finding success in your feminine energy 57:00 - Getting started with Superhuman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast discusses recent travels to Nashville and Turks & Caicos, swimming with dolphins, a funny incident with mushroom chocolates, nighttime routines, morning skincare, puppy time, workout routines, and clean living practices for a healthy lifestyle.