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.

Health & Fitness
Mental Health
Nutrition
176
Glucose Goddess On Hacks For Blood Sugar, Hormo...
Today on the show we have the highly requested: Glucose Goddess, also known as Jessie. Jessie is a French biochemist and author who is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy tips to help people improve their physical and mental health. On her social media, Jessie shares digestible information on the startling impact blood sugar can have on our skin, mood, energy, overall health and more. I’m so excited to dive into this topic today guys, I’m someone who has always been super sensitive to sugar, so I can’t wait to learn some hacks today. Jessie, welcome to the show! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/POW and get on your way to being your best self. For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Glucose Goddess’s Instagram click here! To buy her new book: The Glucose Goddess Method  click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition Greens click here!  To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here! From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I’m so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on Amazon, and a special offer just for our listeners -  use code POW on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com for 10% off. Head over to Piquelife.com/POW to get 15% off + free shipping FOR LIFE on Pique’s Radiant Skin Duo. No code necessary. Visit Carawayhome.com/POW to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/POW or use code POWat checkout. Caraway. Non-Toxic cookware made modern. Switch from the old-fashioned goo to something new! Right now, my listeners can subscribe to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to EARTHBREEZE.com/pow to get started. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/POW and get on your way to being your best self.   Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
57 min
177
Rachel Dillon On Healthy Habits, Fitness, Flexi...
Today on the show, all the way from Australia we have Rachel Dillon. A fellow fitness gal/entrepreneur. Rachel & I have been connected for years now and I’m so excited to dive deeper in our conversation today. Not only is she a fitness inspiration, but she’s a two time business owner: the founder of Crop Shop Boutique and Move With Us. I feel like we have a lot in common and I can’t wait to learn more about her today, Rachel welcome to the show! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Rachel’s Instagram click here! To shop Crop Shop Boutique click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition Greens click here!  To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here! From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I’m so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on Amazon, and a special offer just for our listeners -  use code POW on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com for 10% off.  Head to hatch.co and get free expedited shipping on your new Restore 2 so you can start feeling well-rested ASAP. Head over to Piquelife.com/POW to get 15% off + free shipping FOR LIFE on Pique’s Radiant Skin Duo. No code necessary. Get PayPal Honey for FREE at JoinHoney.com/pow.  Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
59 min
178
Max Lugavere: The Problem W/ Plant Based Diets,...
Today I was joined by the amazing Max Lugavere. He's known as the #1 expert when it comes to optimal nutrition and disease prevention. He speaks about his personal experience with his mom when she was diagnosed with Alzheimers, and how he dove deep into researching ways to prevent disease. Since then he has continued to share and expand on his knowledge. We talk about genius foods, veganism, oysters, gluten, dairy, all the things! My mind was blown by this episode - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Max’s Instagram click here! For Max’s podcast click here! For Max’s newest book: Genius Kitchen - click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition Greens click here!  To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here!  From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I’m so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on Amazon, and a special offer just for our listeners -  use code POW on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com for 10% off. Make the switch to raw today. Right now, Maev is offering $40 off your first order at meetmaev.com/POW.  Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
62 min
179
Solo: Finding Your Identity, Core Beliefs, Keep...
Today I hopped on the microphone SOLO to talk about something that is close to my heart - identity.  Finding out how we are at the core is crucial for personal development, overall happiness, and confidence. In this episode I take you along my struggles with identity, and how I began to figure out what my core values are. This is a very vulnerable episode - I hope you all enjoy it! For Mari’s Instagram click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition Greens click here!  To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here!  From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I’m so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on Amazon, and a special offer just for our listeners -  use code POW on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com for 10% off. Head to hatch.co and get free expedited shipping on your new Restore 2 so you can start feeling well-rested ASAP.  Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
37 min
180
Alyson Stoner On Child Stardom, Tools For Stres...
Today I’m honored to be joined by the amazing Alyson Stoner who you may remember from your favorite movies such as Cheaper by the Dozen, Camp Rock, Step Up and more. Since then, Alyson has spoken about her experience in the ‘toddler to trainwreck’ system that exists in the world of child stardom. She’s multi-faceted: an actor, founder, advocate for mental health and social impact. Alyson is the perfect guest for this podcast as she has clearly been on her own ‘Pursuit of Wellness’ over the past few years, I’m excited to dive deep and hear more about it.  For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Alyson’s Instagram click here! For Alyson’s digital wellness platform: Movement Genius click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition Greens click here!  To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here!  From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I’m so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on Amazon, and a special offer just for our listeners -  use code POW on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com for 10% off. Go to HelloFresh.com/pow50 and use code pow50 for 50% off plus free shipping!  Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
37 min
181
Fiona Attix Part 2: Relationships, Attachment S...
Today's episode is the highly requested part two episode with my assistant & bestie Fiona Attix! We talk all things working together as friends, how Fi began working for me and some of the most surprising parts about working for a wellness influencer & founder. We also talk finding love in Los Angeles, attachment styles, boob jobs, and more. Let us know what you want us to talk about next, I think we need a part 3! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Fi’s Instagram click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition Greens click here!  To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here!  From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I’m so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on Amazon, and a special offer just for our listeners -  use code POW on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com for 10% off. 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. Visit Carawayhome.com/POW to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/POW or use code POWat checkout. Caraway. Non-Toxic cookware made modern. Make the switch to raw today. Right now, Maev is offering $40 off your first order at meetmaev.com/POW.  Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
54 min
182
Dr. Will Cole On Trauma & Gut Health Connection...
Today's episode is with Dr. Will Cole. He is a leading functional medicine expert who has consulted thousands of people around the world via his telehealth clinic. He was named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation. Dr. Cole specializes in clinically investigating the underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders and brain problems. I hope you find this episode as insightful as I did! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Dr. Will Cole’s Instagram click here! To pre order Dr. Will Cole’s new book: Gut Feelings click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition Greens click here!  To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here! From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I’m so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on Amazon, and a special offer just for our listeners -  use code POW on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com for 10% off. Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/POW Go to HelloFresh.com/pow65 and use code pow65 for 65% off plus free shipping! Head to hatch.co and get free expedited shipping on your new Restore 2 so you can start feeling well-rested ASAP. Get free Chicken Nuggets for a year and 10% off your first box when you sign up today at butcherbox.com/PURSUIT and use code PURSUIT.  Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
62 min
183
Dr. Mindy Pelz On The Truth About Birth Control...
This episode blew me away. Dr. Mindy Pelz reviewed my dutch test results live on the podcast. We discuss the harmful impacts of birth control and how it affects our hormones. We also talk about cortisol and gut health, and how we can heal from the inside using fasting and cycle syncing. I hope you find this episode as eye opening as I did! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Dr. Mindy Pelz’s Instagram click here! For Dr. Mindy Pelz’s new book: Fast Like a Girl click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition Greens click here!  To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here!  From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I’m so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on Amazon, and a special offer just for our listeners -  use code POW on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com for 10% off. 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.  Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
52 min
184
Arielle Lorre On Hitting Rock Bottom, Overcomin...
Today on the show we have Arielle Lorre, the host of the Blonde Files podcast. Arielle is a wellness guru and influencer - she has the best healthy recipes. However, her lifestyle is drastically different to how she was living a few years ago. Arielle has an inspiring story from the grips addiction to living her best life. She's super candid and open when it comes to her experience and tools that have helped her along the way. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Arielle’s Instagram click here! For the Blonde File’s Instagram click here! For the Blonde File’s podcast click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition Greens click here! To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here! From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I’m so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on Amazon, and a special offer just for our listeners -  use code POW on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com for 10% off.  Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
41 min
185
The Story Of Bloom Nutrition, Building Your Dre...
Today I sit down with my co-founder and husband Greg to tell the story of our company: Bloom Nutrition. If you’re new here, you may have seen our greens all over Tik Tok, in celebrity’s pantries, featured in Forbes etc. BUT if you’ve been here for a while you know that everything started out of my Dad’s attic. This isn’t just a business story, but a personal journey of our relationship as co-founders. This episode will be full of business advice, behind the scenes stories, relationship tips, and ultimately our advice on living your dream life. Let us know what you think! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Greg’s Instagram click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition Greens click here! To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here! From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I’m so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on Amazon, and a special offer just for our listeners -  use code POW on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com for 10% off. Visit Carawayhome.com/POW to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/POW or use code POW at checkout. Caraway. Non-Toxic cookware made modern. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
46 min
186
Ben Greenfield On Sleep Health, Cortisol, Walki...
Today we're joined by Ben Greenfield - one of my dream guests! Ben is a health consultant, speaker, New York Times bestselling author, 13-time ironman triathlete, former bodybuilder and has been voted as one of the top 100 most influential people in health and fitness. He’s an expert when it comes to anti-aging, optimal living, longevity, biohacking, nutrition, fitness, cognition and so much more. We go deep on all things health, mental health and spirituality today. I hope you guys find this episode as valuable as I did! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Ben’s Instagram click here! To pre-order Ben’s new book: Boundless Parenting click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition Greens click here! To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here!  From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I’m so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on Amazon, and a special offer just for our listeners -  use code POW on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com for 10% off. 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, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/POW Go to HelloFresh.com/pow65 and use code pow65 for 65% off plus free shipping!  Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
57 min
187
Sofia Franklyn on Childhood Trauma, Mormonism, ...
In today's conversation, Sofia and I get deep into her story. From private catholic school in Utah to becoming a podcast host in NYC, Sofia discusses childhood trauma, living in a Mormon society, drug use, abandonment issues, and more. We also discuss her healing process from her 'cancellation' in 2020. I think you will all get to know Sofia on a much deeper level today. I hope you guys love this episode, don't forget to follow/subscribe and leave a review so I know what you want to see next! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Sofia’s Instagram click here! For Sofia’s Podcast page click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition greens click here! To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here!  From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I’m so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on Amazon, and a special offer just for our listeners -  use code POW on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com for 10% off.  Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
50 min
188
The Food Therapist On Tips For Mindful Eating, ...
Today we're joined by the lovely Shira Barlow, also known as the food therapist. She's a nutrition expert, author and host of the Dear Media daily show: Good Instincts. In this episode we talk about mindful eating, and how to be more thoughtful with our meals. How to handle indulging, and what to do when we feel like we're 'over-restricting.' We also discuss harmful diet trends, such as ozempic. I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Shira’s Instagram click here! For Shira’s Podcast page click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition greens click here! To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here! 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. From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I’m so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on amazon and on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com.  Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
52 min
189
Working In Hollywood, Binge Eating, Fat Camp & ...
Today we are joined by the fabulous Fiona Attix. My executive assistant and best friend. I get so many questions about Fi and our relationship, so we decided to hop on the microphone and spill the tea. Fi fills us in on her move to LA, working with a celebrity, and her self love journey. I think many of you will relate to her body image struggles. She has a ton of advice when it comes to building your dream life. Enjoy! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Fi’s Instagram click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition greens click here! To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here! 2023 Goal templates click here!  Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
43 min
190
Being A Woman In Business, Shark Tank, Negotiat...
Today on the show we have Sabeena Ladha, founder & CEO of DEUX. Deux is a good for you gluten free & vegan edible cookie dough company. Sabeena and I chat about her evolution from the junk food industry to wellness, boundaries as a founder, and how to have the confidence in a board room. PLUS we spill the tea on our new Bloom x Deux collab: Mari's Matcha cookie dough! For Mari’s Instagram click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition greens click here! To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here! 2023 Goal templates click here! To shop DEUX cookie dough click here! Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
48 min
191
Liver King Gets Vulnerable: Steroid Use, Mental...
Today I sat down with the Liver King. You may have seen his viral 'meat' content on Tik Tok or Instagram. More recently, you may have heard of him through his exposed steroid use. However, there is much more to Liver King than meets the eye. On today's episode we get deep, and dive into his past. I think we have a lot to learn from his lifestyle and outlook on life even if we may not agree on everything. I think it's important to expose ourselves to new and different perspectives and I'm excited to be the first woman to interview him. Let me know what you think! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Liver King’s Instagram click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition greens click here! To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here! 2023 Goal templates click here!  Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
64 min
192
How I Saved My Own Life, Borderline Personality...
Welcome to the Pursuit of Wellness! Today is a solo episode where I dive deep into my story and WHY I started a podcast. From childhood trauma to my BPD diagnosis, plus my fitness journey and starting my own businesses. We go beyond my 'before and after' and discuss my transformation on a deeper level. For Mari’s Instagram click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition greens click here! To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here! 2023 Goal templates click here! Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
32 min
193
Greg LaVecchia On Paving Your Own Lane, Bodybui...
On today's episode we talk to my husband and co-founder Greg LaVecchia. Greg tells the story of how he fell in love with bodybuilding plus how he used his experience to help me on my journey. We dive into the complexity of owning a business with your significant other, and his mindset when it comes to success in business.  For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Greg’s Instagram click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition greens click here! To download Mari’s workout plan & recipes click here! 2023 Goal templates click here!  Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
37 min