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...
IVF Results & Tell All w/ My Husband Greg: What It’s Really Like
Ep. 174: In today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, Greg is back and we’re tackling one of the most intense, emotional, and transformative experiences of our lives: IVF. We’re opening up about the mental weight of constant waiting, the reality of putting everything else on pause, and what this journey has actually felt like beyond the highlight reel. We also talk about how this has shifted our relationship—what’s made us stronger, what’s tested us, and how we’ve shown up for each other.
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Topics Discussed
00:00:09:12: Welcome
00:02:06:19: Relationship advice for someone in their early 20s
00:03:38:18: How did we decide that it was time for IVF?
00:12:34:12: How do you best support someone going through IVF?
00:15:36:22: Embryo gender call
00:18:57:19: How has Greg’s experience been with IVF?
00:20:36:05: Any fights during the fertility journey?
00:26:59:12: How to deal with insecurities in marriage?
00:27:27:09: How does Greg feel about being a dad?
00:27:57:09: How do we find moments together while being so busy?
00:29:25:17: Mari and Greg are different
00:30:41:09: What do you do when you need space, but you live together?
00:31:56:09: Hardest part of life they’ve been through together?
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Is Your Cookware Making You Sick? The Truth About Toxins in the Kitchen w/ Jordan Nathan of Caraway
Ep. 173: Non-toxic living is more important than ever, and today, we’re breaking down why with Jordan Nathan, the CEO of Caraway Cookware. You’ve heard me rave about their products, but there’s a deeper reason behind my obsession - traditional cookware can leak harmful chemicals into your food in minutes. If you’re not careful what you’re cooking with, teflon, cadmium, and microplastics can seep into your meals, disrupting hormones, digestion, and overall health. In this episode, Jordan shares his personal wake-up call that led to founding Caraway, the truth about Teflon and other toxins, and simple swaps that make a big difference. Whether you’re already a Caraway fan or just curious about a safer, healthier home, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
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Topics Discussed
00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:23 Welcome
00:03:57 How Caraway started
00:04:48 Teflon poisoning
00:06:36 What is teflon?
00:08:22 Other chemicals found in pans
00:10:00 Challenging to create non-toxic and aesthetically pleasing cookware
00:11:48 Evolution of consumer education
00:13:47 Non-toxic practises
00:17:08 Navigating the baby industry
00:17:52 Best selling Caraway products
00:18:32 Product efficiency
00:20:11 Most used pan by Jordan and his wife
00:20:42 Advice for entrepreneurs in the non-toxic space
00:22:16 What’s next for Caraway?
00:23:00 Where to find Caraway
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Girl Chat w/ Fi: Dating, Ozempic, New Job & Austin Life
Ep. 172: On today’s Girl Chat, Fi is back, and there’s a lot to catch up on! We get into her big career move, the relationship lessons she’s finally ready to share, and the mysterious trip she won’t spill about. Plus, I open up about how IVF has been consuming my headspace and why I’ve had to step back from certain commitments. It’s an honest, intimate conversation about where we’re at, what’s next, and how we’re learning to trust the process.
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Topics Discussed
00:00:09 Welcome
00:00:34 No headspace for guest interviews
00:01:53 Fi is getting her real estate license
00:08:38 Mari’s update
00:11:29 Fi is dating
00:12:58 Call Her Daddy x Rachael Kirkconell interview
00:16:58 What Fi is looking for in a new relationship
00:21:00 Women are pressured to prove themselves
00:21:54 Why do women have to be so perfect?
00:23:01 You can’t change people
00:24:18 The ideal partner/relationship for Fi post-break up
00:28:22 Is Fi still taking semaglutide?
00:33:16 Fi taking ballet classes
00:36:59 Mari’s western riding
00:37:52 Spoon metaphor
00:38:51 Mari and Fi’s current friendship
00:42:25 Mari and Fi were working too much
00:50:26 Austin girl trip recommendations
00:51:37 Mari’s praying journey
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Solo Q&A: IVF Results, Baby Names, Home Cooking Tips, and My Favorite Snacks
Ep. 171: In today’s solo episode, I’m answering your community Q&A, covering everything from fitness routines and nutrition to IVF updates and personal growth. I share my current workout split, favorite healthy habits, and how I structure my days between the podcast and Bloom. We also get into fun topics like my go-to nail color, thoughts on living abroad, and even a little baby name talk. Plus, I open up about faith, mental well-being, and learning to balance ambition with self-care.
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Topics Discussed
00:00:09 Introduction
00:01:33 In-depth workout routine
00:02:28 Go-to nail shape and color
00:02:48 Small steps to start eating cleaner
00:03:42 Current hyperfixation snacks/lunch
00:04:24 Are you considering a home birth?
00:04:41 How to increase HRV?
00:05:09 Has your faith shifted?
00:09:25 Who is your best friend?
00:09:48 Best areas in Austin to live in mid 20s?
00:10:14 Sourdough recipe and process
00:10:58 How do you structure your week between podcasts and Bloom responsibilities?
00:12:11 Clean household cleaning products
00:12:23 Do you ever use a microwave?
00:12:53 Do you ever see yourself living abroad?
00:13:46 Should I eat breakfast in the morning?
00:14:14 Benefits of being dairy free?
00:14:48 Did you test your embryos?
00:16:39 Skincare before or after working out?
00:16:50 Does Fiona still live in Austin?
00:17:09 Natural deodorant brands
00:17:30 Do you have your horses on your property?
00:18:41 Plastic surgery
00:19:02 Drinking alcohol during weight loss journey
00:22:56 Lulu’s park
00:24:08 What happened to your old horse?
00:26:18 Where did you and Greg honeymoon?
00:27:25: Current favorite TV show
00:27:36 Baby names
00:28:45 Would you ever open up a fitness studio?
00:28:53 Diet while trying to conceive
00:29:50 NFL
00:30:08 How did you and Greg learn to relax again after building Bloom?
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My IVF Experience & Results: Real & Unfiltered
Ep. 170: In this episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I’m sharing the highs and lows of my IVF journey - including the unexpected twists during my egg retrieval recovery and how I’m managing the hormone crash afterward. From daily injections to nearly running out of medication and even fainting post-retrieval, I’m opening up about the challenges that caught me off guard. I’ll also talk about the emotional rollercoaster of waiting for embryo updates, the practical steps I took to stay organized, and how Greg and I navigated this process together as a team. If you’re curious about IVF or considering it yourself, this episode dives into the details no one talks about. Let’s get into it!
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Topics Discussed
00:00:34:03: Intro
00:01:32:12: LA fires
00:03:17:12: IVF journey recap
00:05:11:10: First shot
00:09:11:16: Running out of medicine
00:15:15:14: Morning shots
00:16:40:07: Not exercising during injection cycle
00:17:37:16: Traveling during injection cycle
00:18:45:07: Advice for doing IVF w/o partner
00:20:54:06: Egg retrieval
00:22:25:07: Post egg retrieval
00:35:25:04: Genetic testing on embryos
00:36:17:00: How long did you try before doing IVF?
00:38:36:08: How can family/friends support?
00:39:45:20: Why were you a good candidate for IVF?
00:40:26:21: Is it scary?
00:41:13:10: Anything you wish you knew before doing IVF?
00:41:56:13: When did you start to feel uncomfortable?
00:42:10:12: Cost of IVF
00:43:03:14: Why do you bloat?
00:43:30:13: Did you consider surrogacy?
00:44:21:17: Being holistic, were you scared to take medicine?
00:45:06:19: Do you regret sharing so much online?
00:45:56:22: Can you select the gender of the embryo?
00:46:42:00: Fresh or frozen transfer?
00:46:45:13: OHSS syndrome?
00:47:06:18: Taking Bloom greens during IVF
00:47:23:06: Church
00:48:31:06: IUI
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.