Pursuit of Wellness

Ep. #63 As the new year unfolds, I've found myself surrounded by angel numbers and big-ass calendars, plotting my journey towards grand aspirations and daily triumphs. My latest podcast episode is a sanctuary where I unravel the threads of wellness, from the proteins that fuel my day to the ghee that graces my table, all while wrestling with the profound search for life's purpose. Join me in a heartfelt Q&A session that ventures beyond the surface, exploring how the choices we make align with our deepest values and the pursuit of wellness.In this conversation, you'll hear about the complexities of fertility and the misconceptions around trying for a baby, as I open up about my own journey and readiness for parenthood. I also respond to your curiosity about my stance on lip fillers and my personal experiences with cosmetic procedures. Plus, I don't shy away from talking business – highlighting the importance of community building and sharing my own ventures. 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! 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  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. Visit clearstemskincare.com and use code POW for 15% off your order. Show Links:In My Healing Era hatsBig Ass CalendarBloom - strawberry kiwiRawr barsUnreal almond butter dark chocolate cupsEvolve chocolate white chocolateEpisode with Anthony YounEpisode with Emily MorrowOpen Studio in Venice and the appOura RingTopics Discussed:00:11 -”In  My Healing Era” hats available00:36 - Today is a Q&A00:51 - Angel Numbers, Mari’s lucky number 11101:20 - Big Ass Calendar02:16 - Top tips for 2024 and wellness goals02:28 - new years goals and intentions in upcoming episode with Fi02:57 - What I eat in a day06:03 - Raw butter or regular butter06:27 - Knowing your purpose08:28 - Stevia is natural09:08 - Dealing with confrontation11:01 - Bloom launching in the UK in 202414:23 - Dealing with burnout15:44 - Mari’s journey with attempted pregnancy16:27 - Getting ready to parent despite past trauma17:25 - Preparing your body for pregnancy18:33 - Lip fillers19:39 - Advice for starting a business21:01 - Listening to your body about when to eat22:27 - How to stay consistent23:51 - Eating more protein when you are dairy free24:58 - Mari’s acne journey26:21 - What keeps you up at night?27:15 - Mari’s horse & barn30:22 - Horse related goals32:05 - Ongoing supplements for your skin33:46 - Moving to Austin35:51 - Breathwork studio36:06 - Eating the placenta36:24 - Potential Bloom probiotic soda36:51 - Breast Implant Illness37:05 - Relationship with your physical appearance38:11 - Oura Ring39:16 - Mari’s period journey39:48 - Mari’s bedtime39:55 - Sal Di Stefano episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shop the Healing Era Hat- click here!Ep. #62 Join us for an intimate exploration of eating disorders, starting a business, and infusing joy with Melissa Wood. Melissa courageously shares her battle with an eating disorder, binge drinking, and the self-loathing she felt about her acne. She discusses the life-altering impact of "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay and the pivotal moment when she hit rock bottom. Her journey is one of radical honesty, the courage to seek help, and the relentless pursuit of self-love. Listen in as Melissa's story unfolds, offering hope and inspiration to anyone seeking to rewrite their narrative and step into a life of wellness and authenticity. From the spiritual and physical benefits of colonics to the grounding practice of acupuncture, we share personal anecdotes and insights on how internal care is as vital as external treatments. We also reflect on the evolution of body image, the significance of joy in self-care routines, and how embracing multiple roles in life demands authenticity and the prioritization of joy. Whether it's through meditation, nostril breathing, or setting boundaries as a sensitive leader, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to navigate life's chaos with grace and self-compassion.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 Melissa Wood’s Instagram click here!For Melissa Wood’s website click here!Show Links:You Can Heal Your Life by Louise HayA Return To Love by Marianne WilliamsonMelissa Wood Health app Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code POW, you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers.Visit Carawayhome.com/POW to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchaseSeed Oil Scout is available globally for iOS and Android, download at seedoilscout.com/pow today!Topics Discussed:03:49 - Where were you before Melissa Wood Health06:02 - Hitting rock bottom06:40 - Adapting with new tools for anxiety07:10 - Taking full responsibility for your life08:22 - Self hatred around acne and forming a positive dialogue17:38  - Changing your perspective towards yourself18:28 - Face breaks out in different areas for different reasons19:21 - Benefits of acupuncture for nervous system regulation21:21 - Colonics & meditation27:44 - The importance of flexing within routines28:22 - Tapping into complete alignment within ourselves29:58 - Misery loves company and reassessing who you surround yourself with31:44 - Communicating your boundaries34:19 - Healing your relationship with yourself and navigating food triggers35:45 - Therapy is a practice, not just for big issues38:47 - Carving out your own identity with a successful significant other 40:37 - Meditation and redirecting your focus49:55 - Mari’s journey started with feeling good and optimizing wellness, not with goals of a business53:09 - Melissa’s business expansion and blurring the lines between business and relationships54:31 - Sharing with your audience vs when to keep things private57:25 - Changing your mindset between your different roles59:14 - Infusing joy into everything you are doing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #61Breast implant illness, BBL’s & more. Our conversation with America's holistic plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn takes us behind the scenes of his transformative journey, where the commitment to his team and the desire to spread light in dark times led to an explosion of followers across online platforms. We navigate the glamorous yet complex terrain of plastic surgery, where Dr. Youn marries entertainment with education, sharing the emotional and professional shifts that define the industry, and how he champions a patient-first approach in a world obsessed with perfection.Dr. Youn doesn't shy away from tackling the hot-button issues head-on. He provides a candid look at the nuances of breast implant illness, the intricacies of various cosmetic procedures, and the considerations that patients should weigh before making life-altering decisions. Our conversation delves into the realistic expectations of treatments, the rise of non-invasive options, and the ethical responsibilities resting on the shoulders of medical professionals. Dr. Youn shares invaluable anti-aging advice and his holistic perspective on maintaining health and vitality. From the debatable safety of certain surgeries to the effectiveness of collagen supplements and skincare treatments, we cover it all. If you've ever been curious about the interplay between wellness and cosmetic enhancements, this episode is a treasure trove of knowledge from one of the leading voices in the field.Products Mentioned:Younger For Life - Dr. Youn’s new bookLeave 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 Dr. Anthony Youn Website click here!For Dr. Anthony Youn’s Instagram click here!For Dr. Anthony Youn’s book click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #60Happy January 1st! What a year 2023 has been for me and this podcast. To celebrate the success of this show, I am going to be sharing the top lessons that I learned from all 59 episodes that we recorded in 2023. From wellness tips to life hacks, this end of year roundup you are not going to want to miss. I also share some POW updates and changes for 2024.A huge thank you to our listeners for your unwavering support and encouragement. We hope you've found our show as enriching as we've found making 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! Show Links: My Brain Scan with Dr. Amen - YouTube Pasture Bird White Oak Pastures  Think Dirty Strength App Topics Discussed: 01:19 - New Studio Announcement  01:57 - New Merch/Hats 03:04 - Launch Of The Pow Network - Separating From Dear Media 05:30 - Mindful Eating  06:28 - Walking = Longevity  07:29 - Birth Control And Hormone Health  08:23 - Emotional Trauma + Gut Health 09:02 - Processed Foods And Why You Want To Avoid Them 13:57 - How To Eat Sweets In A Healthy Way + Blood Sugar Spiking  14:09 - Order Of Eating To Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes 14:56: - Removing Pore Clogging Beauty Products  15:38 - Cancer And Alcohol 16:37 - High Impact Workouts Vs Slow Impact Workouts 17:15 - Why Women Should Eat More Red Meat + Carnivore Diet 18:00 - Lab Tests And Why They Are Essential + What Tests Are The Best 18:30 - Importance Of Knowing Your Farmer + Regenerative Farming 19:01 - Toxic Products And Our Hormones  19:26 - It’s Okay To Take A Break  20:08 - No Loss In Educating Yourself Around Fertility  20:43 - Cooking Oils 23:51 - Goal Setting Tips  25:43 - Vision Boards + What My Goals In 2023 Were Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #59 It’s a Christmas Powgirl chat! Battling the holiday fatigue and a touch of the sniffles, I couldn't let Christmas Day pass without a heartwarming chat with my partner in crime, Fiona. Come along for an unfiltered exchange as we share our wellness journeys, discuss health and wellness trends, and give a preview of our upcoming "In My Healing Era" hats. We even open up the floor to our listeners, responding to voice message submissions. If you want to leave us a message for next time, click here! 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 Fi’s Instagram click here! Show Links: Nose Tape Mouth Tape Sauna Blanket Oura Ring Natural Cycles Hair Oil  Pellequr Korean Spa Topics Discussed: 00:01:14 - Merch Announcement  00:03:42 - Bloom Holiday Code 00:06:15 - Mouth and Nose Taping  00:12:49 - Bioidentical Progesterone: Why I’m Talking It + Benefits of Taking It 00:19:15 - Fi’s Space Conscious Sauna Routine + Sauna Benefits 00:23:50 - My Peptide Journey  00:24:25 - My Fertility Journey + Greg’s Semen Enhancing Routine 00:31:47 - Hair Oiling + Dry Brushing  00:34:00 - Korean Body Scrub 00:37:12 - Creatine: Should You Take It? 00:40:00 - Are We Moving to Austin? 00:41:49 - Falling in Love with the Potential of Someone not with who they really are + When is the right time to leave a relationship  00:44:25 - Nutritional Changes Whilst Trying to Conceive 00:45:53 - Maintaining Healthy Balance During the Holidays and While Traveling  00:50:46 - My Healthy Holiday Routines and Plans + Tips For You To Try Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #58 Imagine waking up one day, plagued by a mystery illness that leads to narcolepsy, central nervous system fatigue, and soaring inflammation levels. This was the reality for Alex Tarnava, the founder and inventor of hydrogen tablets from Drink HRW.  Alex shares his experiences and the pivotal moments that led him to develop a method for regulating inflammation using hydrogen. From a personal need sprang a revolutionary wellness solution. Alex's story of resilience and innovation takes us on a fascinating exploration of the healing properties of hydrogen. Learn how he tackled the challenges of creating a commercial product in the form of hydrogen tablets and the transformative health benefits they offer. From reducing wrinkles to improving brain metabolism and easing jet lag, the potential of hydrogen appears limitless.  If you want to try Drink HRW, click here! 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 Alex’s Website click here! For Alex’s Instagram click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #56Ever wondered about the unseen influence of generational trauma on your life? Join us as we delve deep into generational trauma with the renowned marriage and family therapist and author, Vienna Pharaon, as she unravels its impact. From breaking free from limiting patterns to navigating complex relationships, Vienna guides us through the transformative journey of self-discovery. Learn the art of confronting the past, healing unaddressed wounds, and embracing authenticity. In just one episode, discover the power of facing your past for a more liberated and authentic present.Leave Me a Message - click here!For Mari’s Instagram click here!For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here!For Vienna’s Website click here!For Vienna’s Instagram click here!For Vienna’s Book click here!Show Links:The Origins of You BookThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Use code POW15 at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.comFind your forever pieces @jennikaye and get 15% off with promo code POW at jennikayne.com/POW! #jennikaynepartnerGo to Chomps.com/POW for 20% off youru first order and free shippingVisit DelavieSciences.com and use code POW for 20% off your purchaseGet 10% off your first order sitewide with code pow at OSEAMalibu.comProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leave Me a Message - click here!Ep. #55On this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Mark and Carrie Sisson, powerhouses in the wellness industry. Together, they reveal their individual journeys into health and fitness, which has now spanned over two decades. The discussion moves into the realm of diets, from keto to paleo, and even touching on the often controversial topic of veganism. The Sissons share their personal experiences and views on these diets, highlighting the importance of sustainability and individuality when it comes to dietary choices. But we don't just stop at diets and workouts, we also venture into the sphere of endurance training, the benefits of quality wines, and foot health.Lastly, we delve into the world of entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on the Sisson's latest venture, Peluva - a shoe company revolutionizing footwear for health and comfort. The Sissons explain how conventional shoes may not be the best choice for foot health and how they're seeking to change this with Peluva. We also explore the interconnectedness of various industries, such as food and medicine, and the common trend of addressing symptoms rather than root causes. From health and fitness to relationships and entrepreneurship, this episode covers a lot of ground. If you want to try Peluva, click here and use code POW15 for 15% off!Products Mentioned + Show Links: Peluva Dry Farm Wines Keto Reset Diet - Book Primal Blueprint - Book The Plunge  Leave Me a Message - click here!For Mari’s Instagram click here!For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here!For Mark’s Instagram click here! For Carrie’s Instagram click here! For Peluva click here! Use code POW15 for 15% OFFFor Mark’s Daily Apple click here!Timestamps00:58 - How Mark got into health and wellness3:00 - How Carrie got into health and wellness + how Mark and Carrie met4:09 - Mark and Carrie’s fitness routine and what they do together (workout wise)6:20 - Why once you hit 40, you need to prioritize your health more than ever 7:30 - Weightlifting8:05 - What Mark and Carrie eat10:48 - Two meals a day + intermittent fasting13:20 - Their take on veganism17:50 - Primal Blueprint19:00 - What stress does to you + orthorexic eating20:27 - Making working out and eating well, fun23:13 - Eating and Drinking abroad and why it’s better. DIfference between gluten in the US and Gluten in europe25:44 - Dry Farm Wines26:50 - How health and wellness improves their marriage (they want to look great naked for each other)29:04 - The story behind Primal Kitchen + tunnel vision whilst launching and managing a brand31:27 - How to handle being in a relationship with someone who is following their dreams/building a company + how to support them34:30 - Importance of having an end goal to work towards + discussion on pivoting35:50 - What inspired Peluva, Marks new shoe company + reinventing footwear from the ground up40:26 - Irony in Running Shoe Industry42:38 - Foot Health Importance and Mobility47:17 - Peluva footwear options + styles48:48 - What does Peluva mean?51:51 - Stem Cells + Peptides 56:45 - Cold plunging + can you overdo it?57:40 - Hormesis + Hormetic Stressors59:33 - Aging Hacks + SleepThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit BoironUSA.com and use code POW at checkout for 20% off your purchase of any ColdCalm medicineVisit Clearstemskincare.com and use code POW for 15% offVisit Storyworth.com/pow and save $10 on your first purchaseProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Morrow, an Integrative Health Practitioner, shares her wisdom on topics such as cholesterol, hormones, gut and liver health, skincare, and lifestyle changes for acne management. She discusses dietary switches for improved wellness, individualized approaches for acne, and stress management. The podcast also touches on mold toxicity, lab abnormalities, diagnosing PCOS, tests for overall health, switching to mushroom coffee, the benefits of potatoes for acne, and recommended supplements for hormonal imbalances. Lifestyle changes and the connection between light exposure and stress reduction are also explored.

Ep. #53What if the secret to ageless skin was discovered in extremophile organisms thriving in extreme environments? Kyle Landry, PhD, of Delavie Sciences, joins us for a discussion about the science of aging and skincare, revealing his innovative use of an extremophile organism with robust anti-aging properties. Kyle briefs us on his groundbreaking research with NASA on longevity and introduces us to Delavie’s dynamic skincare products, powered by their patented ingredient derived from space technology. This game-changing ingredient not only amplifies UV protection but also hikes up the body's production of hyaluronic acid. Find out how their products are revolutionizing the skincare routine for acne-prone skin and the critical role of a healthy skin microbiome in guaranteeing skin health and efficiency. For Mari’s Instagram click here!For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here!For Delavie’s Website click here! Use code POW for 20% offTimestamps1:00 - How Kyle Landry started Delavie 2:45 - David Sinclaire0:03:30 - NASA Research and Skincare Discovery4:41 - What are extremophiles?6:00 - Evolution of extremophiles + using naturally occurring organisms to improve everyday human life 7:55 - lifestyle changes that can improve our longevity 10:35 - Pros and cons of sun exposure 12:00 UVA vs UVB13:20 - Botox and fillers 15:00 ingredients used in Delavie skincare derived from space technology 17:30 hyaluronic acid 20:00 how to prime your skin so it can protect itself against environmental stressors 21:54 common skincare mistakes 23:30 skin in your body, how to take care of it 26:00 does water quality impact skincare routine 27:20 mold and your skin 0:29:21 - Acne and Internal Health Connection31:00 Comedogenic (pore clogging) ingredients + and importance of comedogenic testing 33:00 - Why the term “clean skincare” is bs35:00 intricacies of testing skincare 0:35:18 - Scientific Validation of Clinical Study Products37:04 - long term tretinoin use 38:06 - Accutane38:36 - what age to start thinking about anti aging products  Products Mari Mentioned:Skincare Ingredient Safety Look UpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices