

Pursuit of Wellness
Mari Llewellyn & Pursuit Network
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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Apr 22, 2024 • 44min
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.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 Nicolas Jammet’s Instagram click here!For Sweetgreen's Website click here!For Sweetgreen’s Instagram click here!For POW Brand Promo Codes click here!Sponsored By:
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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
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Apr 18, 2024 • 58min
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.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:
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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
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Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 8min
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. **If you’d like to try Clearstem, use code POW for 15% off at https://clearstem.com/For Mari’s Newsletter click here!Leave Me a Message - click here!For Mari’s Instagram click here!For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here!For Clearstem Instagram click here!For Daniella Instagram click here!For Kayleigh Instagram click here!For POW Brand Promo Codes click here!Sponsored by:
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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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Apr 11, 2024 • 1h
Christian Guzman On Adderall Addiction, Weight Fluctuation, What Building Alphaland Really Took, Losing His Mind & Marrying Buff Bunny
Christian Guzman, an entrepreneur and bodybuilder, opens up about his journey, struggles with Adderall addiction, building Alphaland, and his love story with Heidi Summers. He shares insights on motivation, business goals, and the future of Alphalete. A candid discussion on wellness, entrepreneurship, and bodybuilding.

Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 39min
Heidi Somers AKA Buff Bunny On The Fitness Industry, Female Entrepreneurship & Wedding Prep
Heidi Somers, also known as Buff Bunny, shares her journey from Alaska to the fitness industry in Texas, emphasizing women's empowerment and business life challenges. Topics include wedding planning, fertility challenges, fashion inclusivity, and preparing for motherhood. The conversation touches on entrepreneurship, resilience, providing for family, and transitioning into new beginnings.

Apr 4, 2024 • 36min
Solo Q&A: Nutrition Tips For PCOS, Stanley Cups, Homesteading, and My Favorite Amazon Makeup
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.For Mari’s Newsletter click here!Leave Me a Message - click here!For Mari’s Instagram click here!For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here!Show Links:
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Topics Discussed:01:35 - Celebrating Greg’s birthday04:51 - Feeling “full” in Austin05:38 - Bloom updates and travel plans06:42 - Mari and her chickens09:41 - Traveling between Austin and LA10:50 - POW Austin meetup11:20 - Thoughts on the Stanley Cup12:07 - Dos and Don’ts14:11 - Losing fat and keeping muscle over 6 weeks20:15 - Episode with Buff Bunny20:24 - Plans for a live podcast21:07 - Aloe juice recommendation 21:45 - BPD diagnosis23:54 - Arnold and Lulu27:59 - Weekly workout schedule28:47 - Acne safe makeup29:43 - One tip for business success30:30 - Religious background31:14 - Horseback riding and suggestions for beginners32:42 - Progesterone33:25 - Macros for PCOS33:49 - Van life adventures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 12min
How To Attract An Emotionally Available Partner, Healing From Body Image Issues & Mother Daughter Relationships w/ Krista Williams Of Almost 30
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.For Mari’s Newsletter click here!Leave Me a Message - click here!For Mari’s Instagram click here!For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here!For Krista Williams Instagram click here!For Almost 30 Podcast click here!Show Links:Mother Wound Healing RetreatSponsored By:
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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
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Mar 28, 2024 • 55min
Girl Chat: Sourdough Era, Plastic Surgery, Deleting Social Media & Personal Updates
Ep. #85 Welcome back to the Pursuit of Wellness podcast where I am joined again by the lovely Fiona. Before jumping into a quick Q+A and sharing some advice from our call-ins, we have a few life updates to share. We dive deep into the recent Call Her Daddy episode with Megan Fox and talk about societal pressures and the harmful side of social media. We also share more about some of our health and beauty updates, and even talk about Fi’s very first rodeo!For Mari’s Newsletter click here!Leave Me a Message - click here!For Mari’s Instagram click here!For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here!For Fiona’s instagram click here!Show Links:
EP 80: Fix Your Hormones: PCOS, Fertility, Pregnancy & Autoimmune Conditions w/ Dr. Sara Gottfried
EP 84: Dr. Amen Pt 2.: ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Raising Mentally Tough Kids & How To Fight Negative Thinking
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Topics Discussed:
06:25 - Megan Fox interview on Call Her Daddy
14:30 - Taking a break from social media
19:15 - Going to the rodeo and horse riding
24:37 - Activations
30:33 - Lip Blushing
32:23 - Fi Updates
34:54 - Mari’ skin
37:14 - Most impactful information learned from podcast guests
41:19 - How to change your mindset
46:07 - Recovering from birth control and managing your supplements
49:08 - Tips for balancing your fitness and health with other life responsibilities
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Mar 27, 2024 • 2min
TRAILER: The Pursuit of Wellness
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Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 10min
Dr. Amen Pt. 2: ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Raising Mentally Tough Kids & How To Fight Negative Thinking
Ep. #84 On today’s episode Dr. Amen joins us for a part two discussion. We deep dive into the brain’s complex world, sparked by my own brain scan results. We cover everything from discussing Borderline Personality Disorder and ADHD, to the game-changing effects of specific strategies for squashing automatic negative thoughts. With his new book coming out soon, Raising Mentally Strong Kids, we discuss parenting techniques alongside tips for fertility and for pregnant mothers. Protecting our kid’s cognitive future has never been more important or difficult, and Dr. Amen provides tips for bolstering mental strength. Join us for a journey of discovery and empowerment that'll change the way you think about brain health.For Mari’s Newsletter click here!Leave Me a Message - click here!For Mari’s Instagram click here!For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here!For Dr. Amen’s Instagram click here!To pre-order Dr. Amen’s new book click here!Show Links:
EP. 24: Dr. Daniel Amen On How To Reverse The Effects of Caffeine, Sugar, Alcohol, and Fame
Raising Mentally Strong Kids by Dr. Daniel Amen
The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child by Tana Amen
Loving What Is by Byron Katie
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