DeepSummary
In this episode, Mari Llewellyn candidly shares her emotional journey with fertility, discussing the lack of control she feels and the difficulties of getting negative pregnancy tests each month. She provides life updates, including launching Bloom in the UK, moving to Austin, and her plans for interior design. Mari also addresses various listener questions, covering topics like her favorite activewear brands, dealing with acne, her new engagement ring, and incorporating dairy during her fertility journey.
The questions delve into personal aspects of Mari's life, such as her reasons for not sharing much about her family, her preference for the slower lifestyle in Austin over Los Angeles, and how she deals with loneliness when Greg travels for work. Mari discusses her riding goals, her plans to start a chicken coop, and the possibility of eventually owning a house with a barn for her horse.
Throughout the episode, Mari maintains an open and honest dialogue, sharing her struggles with the emotional toll of the fertility journey, her skincare routine, and her approach to diet and exercise during this time. She also reflects on her wedding planning experience and addresses topics like Ozempic, organ meats, and her thoughts on the Simon Hill podcast.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Mari is candidly sharing her emotional struggles with her fertility journey and the lack of control she feels.
- She provides updates on her move to Austin, the launch of Bloom in the UK, and her plans for interior design and future goals.
- Mari values privacy and avoids sharing too many personal details on social media to avoid unsolicited advice.
- She discusses her approach to skincare, diet, and exercise during her fertility journey.
- Mari reflects on her low-key and intimate wedding planning experience.
- She shares her passion for horses and her goal of eventually owning a barn.
- Mari appreciates the slower pace of life in Austin, which provides a balance to her hectic work and travel schedule.
- She maintains an open and honest dialogue with her listeners, sharing personal struggles and triumphs.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I didn't want to post about it on social media. I probably would never talk about this on social media because that's when you get an outpouring of, like, advice that you don't really want.“ by Mari Llewellyn
- “I definitely am someone who thrives from control and dictating the outcome of whatever I take on. So I just wanted to share because I know so many of you listening are in a. In a similar boat. Either you're trying to get pregnant, or, I don't know, maybe you've been there before.“ by Mari Llewellyn
- “I don't know if I ever told you guys this, but in California, the barn I was at, they groomed your horse and tacked him up, and you pretty much just got on him and then got off. And I always had this desire to take care of Bo.“ by Mari Llewellyn
- “I feel like my actual life is very crazy with the travel and the work and bloom and podcasts and everything that I really crave that slower vibe. So I am really enjoying it.“ by Mari Llewellyn
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Episode Information
Pursuit of Wellness
Mari Llewellyn
2/29/24
Ep. #77 In today’s solo Q+A episode, I share some of my more recent life updates and answer all of your questions. I’ll cover everything from my favorite fashion and makeup brands, to diving deep on my progress with both my fertility and acne journeys. I also explain some of my social media habits, and why I choose to share certain topics over others. Today is an emotional rollercoaster filled with personal insight into my life.
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Show Links:
- EP 70 - The Shocking Truth Behind Nutrition Trends (Carnivore, Veganism & More) w/ Simon Hill
- EP 73 - Healthy Relationship Advice
- EP 74 - Why Protein & Muscle Are So Important + Ozempic (the truth), Weight Lifting & Fat Loss w/ Gabrielle Lyon
- Alphalete Athletics
- Crop Shop Boutique
- ALO
- Adanola
- Vixen Aesthetics
- RMS Beauty Foundation
- Kevyn Aucoin Concealer
- Clearstem sunscreen
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Topics Discussed:
00:59 - Emotional toll of Mari’s fertility journey
05:46 - Life update
07:30 - Interior design and Mari’s personal story
09:48 - Move to Austin
10:10 - Why Lulu is not involved in online content
11:19 - Favorite activewear
11:42 - Current acne situation
12:58 - New engagement ring
15:01 - Dairy impact on fertility
15:57 - Organ meats
16:40 - Acne safe makeup products
17:10 - Mari’s take on Ozempic
18:40 - Daily steps
20:02 - Microneedling
20:50 - Arguing with Greg
22:12 - Preferred sunscreen
22:39 - Dealing with loneliness
23:39 - Chicken journey update
24:59 - Privacy around family
25:26 - Austin vs Los Angeles
26:59 - Pressure and opinions around planning a wedding
28:23 - Riding goals
30:31 - Bringing Greg back on the podcast
30:54 - Diet after the Simon Hill episode
31:48 - Dump truck era
32:14 - Prospects of a new barn
33:11 - AviClear