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Pursuit of Wellness — Health & Fitness
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.

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Christian Guzman On Adderall Addiction, Weight Fluctuation, What Building Alphaland Really Took, Losing His Mind & Marrying Buff Bunny Apr 11, 2024

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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

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Heidi Somers AKA Buff Bunny On The Fitness Industry, Female Entrepreneurship & Wedding Prep Apr 08, 2024

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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

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Solo Q&A: Nutrition Tips For PCOS, Stanley Cups, Homesteading, and My Favorite Amazon Makeup Apr 04, 2024

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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.

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Topics Discussed:

01:35 - Celebrating Greg’s birthday

04:51 - Feeling “full” in Austin

05:38 - Bloom updates and travel plans

06:42 - Mari and her chickens

09:41 - Traveling between Austin and LA

10:50 - POW Austin meetup

11:20 - Thoughts on the Stanley Cup

12:07 - Dos and Don’ts

14:11 - Losing fat and keeping muscle over 6 weeks

20:15 - Episode with Buff Bunny

20:24 - Plans for a live podcast

21:07 - Aloe juice recommendation

21:45 - BPD diagnosis

23:54 - Arnold and Lulu

27:59 - Weekly workout schedule

28:47 - Acne safe makeup

29:43 - One tip for business success

30:30 - Religious background

31:14 - Horseback riding and suggestions for beginners

32:42 - Progesterone

33:25 - Macros for PCOS

33:49 - Van life adventures

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How To Attract An Emotionally Available Partner, Healing From Body Image Issues & Mother Daughter Relationships w/ Krista Williams Of Almost 30 Apr 01, 2024

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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.

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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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Girl Chat: Sourdough Era, Plastic Surgery, Deleting Social Media & Personal Updates Mar 28, 2024

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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!

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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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TRAILER: The Pursuit of Wellness Mar 27, 2024

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Dr. Amen Pt. 2: ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Raising Mentally Tough Kids & How To Fight Negative Thinking Mar 25, 2024

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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.

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Fertility: My Tips & Suggestions To Optimize Chances Of Pregnancy (Solo Episode) Mar 21, 2024

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Ep. #83 Welcome back to the Pursuit of Wellness. In this solo episode, I'm opening up about a subject close to my heart this year: fertility. As I navigate my own path, I aim to pass along valuable insights from experts that could support you on your journey. We'll explore a variety of tests for both you and your partner, discuss lifestyle choices to reconsider, and emphasize the significance of nurturing your general health. Considering fertility proactively, before embarking on this profound journey, is crucial for ensuring a healthy foundation for conception.

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Topics Discussed:

00:46 - Deep dive on fertility
02:15 - Lab work for you and your partner
06:28 - Prioritizing optimal nutrition
12:31 - Avoiding toxins
13:35 - Taking supplements
15:15 - Make your body feel safe

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Paul Saladino Pt. 3: Optimizing Fertility, Cholesterol Truths, Creatine for Women & Weight Loss Mar 18, 2024

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Ep. #82 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I catch up with Paul Saladino for another informative conversation on nutrition. My previous episode with him holds a lot of contrasting views to my recent conversation with Simon Hill, so we take some time to address that and Paul also shares how to dissect differentiating studies online. Known for his Carnivore Diet, Paul talks to us about all things nutrition today, including heavy metals in the body, the negative effects of the vegan diet, and how to eat an intentional diet. Finally, we dig into EMFs and how our electronics may be negatively affecting us.

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Topics Discussed:

04:00 - Paul’s Updates
05:10 - Heavy metals in the body
10:52 - Simon Hill and the Danish food pyramid
15:43 - Increase the quality of your food
22:31 - Dissecting varying studies
27:32 - Make intentional dietary choices
28:06 - Debate with Simon Hill
30:45 - Creatine
33:50 - Hadza Tribe
37:07 - Fertility diet suggestions
39:03 - Opinions on potatoes
43:00 - Glucose spikes
45:18 - “You Are What You Eat”
46:52 - Iron and cholesterol
01:01:25 - EMFs and the issue with airpods
01:07:16 - Lineage Provisions

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Q&A w/ Me: Coming Off Birth Control, Acne Scarring, Microneedling, Pre-Workout Meals, Castor Oil Packs & Finding Your Purpose Mar 14, 2024

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Ep. #81 Welcome back to the Pursuit of Wellness. I am here for another solo episode, doing a Q+A. I love hearing from you guys, I want to know what you want to know. I’m excited to chat today about some of my more recent life updates like traveling back to LA and seeing a soul reader, and answering questions around fertility, birth control, entrepreneurship, snacks, and finding your life’s purpose!

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Topics Discussed:

00:40 - Mari updates
02:25 - Seeing a soul reader
05:16 - Fertility, PCOS
06:18 - Normalizing your cycle after birth control
07:53 - Advice for female entrepreneurs
08:40 - Easy pre workout snacks
09:10 - Liver supplements
10:01 - Supplements for gut issues
11:33 - Broadcast and production update
12:04 - Mari’s height
12:14 - Tanning products
15:31 - Dealing with conflict
16:17 - Mari’s coffee
16:45 - Liver detox
17:35 - Organ consumption
18:11 - Tips for finding love
19:58 - Acne scarring
20:19 - Finding your purpose
21:24 - Austin routine
22:25 - Regulating your hormones on a budget
23:17 - Creatine for women
23:37 - Bloom Broncos
24:25 - Aloe juice
24:40 - Juggling parenthood and business
25:26 - Riding with Mari and Fi
25:47 - Mari’s ideal weekend
26:00 - Advice to your younger self

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