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Pursuit of Wellness

By: Mari Llewellyn
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  • 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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  • Max Lugavere on Brain Health, Effects Of Sugar & Chemicals, Preventing Alzheimer's & The Food Pyramid

    Max Lugavere on Brain Health, Effects Of Sugar & Chemicals, Preventing Alzheimer's & The Food Pyramid
    Jul 8 2024
    Ep. # 113 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, my most visited guest Max Lugavere is back for his third episode! Today he is filling us in on his recent documentary Little Empty Boxes inspired by his mother’s diagnosis. We really get deep into the subject of dementia and Alzheimers and talk about contributing factors, prevention, and even how diet plays a role. Getting even more personal, Max shares more about his upbringing in New York and how both his and his mother’s diet and lifestyles have changed over the course of the last decade. Today’s episode is great for anyone who has a loved one with dementia, or for anyone looking to maintain brain health! 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! Watch Little Empty Boxes click here! For Max’s Instagram click here! For Max’s Podcast click here! For POW Brand Promo Codes click here! Sponsored By: Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/POW For a limited time, get 15% off plus a free Starter Kit and bottle of Propolis throat spray when you shop my link Piquelife.com/pow Get 20% off your first order of Maui Nui at www.mauinuivenison.com/pow “Cozy Earth provided an exclusive offer for my listener’s today. Up to 40% off site wide when you use the code “PURSUIT” Show Links: Little Empty Boxes Air Doctor: Use Code POW for a discount Astaxanthin EP. 24 - Dr. Daniel Amen On How To Fix Your Brain & Reverse The Effects Of Caffeine, Sugar, Alcohol and Fame EP. 84 - Dr. Amen Pt. 2: ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Raising Mentally Tough Kids & How To Fight Negative Thinking Topics Discussed 03:13 - Max’s documentary “Little Empty Boxes” 05:26 - Dementia and being scared of dying young 07:52- Parkinsons and Dementia 10:38 - Story behind the title 14:54 - Experts and overconsumption of sugar 19:53 - Late stage Azheimers and prevention 22:13 - Diet mindset 25:51 - Things to do now to prevent brain health later 31:41 - Air pollution and environmental toxins 34:59 - Air purifiers in the home 36:33 - Brain injuries and dementia 38:48 - Supplements for brain health 41:02 - Copper River Salmon 43:57 - “It’s natural to age” 45:09 - Dementia prevention doctor and brain scans 48:50 - Average age of Dementia 50:30 - Caregiver’s Disease 53:41 - Finding purpose in the pain 58:01 - Max’s original diet
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Exposing Big Food & Pharma: Advertising Tactics, Ozempic Controversy, Healthcare Corruption & How To Create Change w/ Calley Means

    Exposing Big Food & Pharma: Advertising Tactics, Ozempic Controversy, Healthcare Corruption & How To Create Change w/ Calley Means
    Jul 1 2024
    Ep. # 112 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, Calley Means joins me for a very in depth conversation about corruption in the American healthcare system. We dig into everything from the negative effects of ultra processed food on our hormone health, to understanding why women are experiencing puberty earlier and earlier. Our diet and nutrition are so closely tied to our overall health, and this conversation emphasizes how to navigate symptoms and treat underlying issues. 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 Calley's Instagram click here! For Calley's New Book click here! For POW Brand Promo Codes click here! Sponsored By: 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, my listeners can receive forty percent off Earth Breeze just by going to earthbreeze.com/pow. AquaTru comes with a 30-day Money-Back Guarantee and even makes a great gift… Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com and enter the code “POW” at checkout. Show Links: EP. 106 - Dr. Mark Hyman on The Truth Behind Metformin, Gut Health, PCOS, Fertility Issues, Hormone Health & Ozempic Good Energy Topics Discussed 03:26 - Unpacking “health institutions” and the issue at large 06:41 - American healthcare system 14:40 - Experience as a food consultant 22:55 - Fish in a dirty tank 24:29 - Unpacking Ozempic 25:18 - Making informed decisions and being connected to our soil 26:55 - Processed food industry was created by the cigarette industry 28:26 - Calley’s problem with Ozempic 32:54 - Earlier puberty in females 36:04 - PCOS and signs of metabolic dysfunction 41:24 - Birth control’s effects on PCOS 45:36 - Understanding the labor process 48:59 - Long term effects of being born via C-section 52:04 - How to enact change and policy 57:39 - Shift in nutrition and consumerism 01:01:09 - Talking about Big Pharma and shadow banning
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Advice From My CEO Husband: Marriage, Career, Discipline, Parenthood & Leadership

    Advice From My CEO Husband: Marriage, Career, Discipline, Parenthood & Leadership
    Jun 27 2024
    Ep. #111 Join us for a special episode as we sit down with Greg LaVecchia, 2024 entrepreneur of the year and Forbes 30 under 30 member, who also happens to be my husband and co-founder of Bloom Nutrition. We're covering everything our audience has been curious about, from our secrets to career success and business growth, to maintaining a healthy relationship and supporting each other's goals. Greg shares his daily routines for peak productivity, insights into managing Bloom alongside parenthood, and even tips on handling online criticism. Whether you're looking for entrepreneurial inspiration or advice on balancing work and personal life, this episode has it all. 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 Greg’s Instagram click here! For Bloom’s Website click here! For POW Brand Promo Codes click here! Sponsored By: Visit clearstemskincare.com and use code POW at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me and use code POW to get $100 off your Lumen. 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. Vionic Shoes. Wearable well-being for your feet. Show Links: Bloom Colostrum EP. 84 - Dr. Amen Pt. 2: ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Raising Mentally Tough Kids & How To Fight Negative Thinking Topics Discussed 02:23 - Greg’s daily routine for optimal function 05:10 - Sleep routine 07:32 - The benefits of colostrum and Greg’s routine 09:45 - Greg and Mari’s H Pylori journey 14:13 - Managing Bloom and parenthood 15:40 - Starting a business together 18:40 - Mari and Greg’s work dynamic 20:20 - Staying motivated 21:20 - Advice for those struggling academically 24:17 - Advice for being a supportive partner 29:14 - Expansion of Bloom an enjoying the ride 30:59 - Managing health and fitness 34:30 - Pushing yourself while having a sedentary partner 39:05 - The beginning of Bloom 43:50 - Excitement for parenthood 46:52 - Being public about fertility journey and private life 53:18 - Cooking the perfect steak 56:00 - Second guessing yourself in business 01:00:45 - When to call it quits 01:03:35 - Staying lean 01:04:20 - Ideal amount of kids 01:04:50 - Lulu 01:05:29 - Dealing with online hate towards Mari 01:07:19 - Conflict resolution and marriage tips
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    1 hr and 14 mins
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Informative and entertaining!

I love Mari's podcast! I have listened to her content since she started on YouTube! She is very knowledgeable and asks fantastic questions. I have learned a lot listening to this podcast and I am enjoying that there are now two episodes a week!!!

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