Pursuit of Wellness
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How Organic Olivia HEALED her Chronic Illness: Ancient Medicine, Blood Sugar Balancing, and Self-Discovery
Pursuit of Wellness
09/02/24 • 96 min
Ep. #129 Join me for another episode of the Pursuit of Wellness, I am joined today by herbalist and CEO Organic Olivia. She shares her journey from a pharmaceutical-dependent upbringing to discovering the healing power of traditional herbalism. Olivia opens up about her family's health struggles and the generational cycles that led her to seek holistic alternatives. Tune in to hear her story of transformation and how she balances productivity with well-being in her current work.
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- EP. # 74 – Why Protein & Muscle Are So Important + Ozempic (the truth) Weight Lifting & Fat Loss w/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
- EP # 80 - Fix Your Hormones: PCOS, Fertility, Pregnancy & Autoimmune Conditions w/ Dr. Sara Gottfried
- The Cysters Kit
Topics Discussed
- 00:03:56 - Herbology and the beginning of Olivia’s story
- 00:10:33 - Understanding autoimmune diseases
- 00:11:46 - Accepting the gray area and differences between western and traditional medicine
- 00:12:52 - Hitting rock bottom and the start of Organic Olivia
- 00:17:11 - The mindset behind the weight loss
- 00:19:59 - The importance of community and someone to help you hold your vision
- 00:24:59 - Balancing discipline and shifting to a softer approach
- 00:29:13 - Thoughts on Los Angeles
- 00:35:10 - Being metabolically unhealthy
- 00:39:40 - Blood sugar balancing problems and relation to PCOS and weight
- 00:41:43 - Your muscle mass is your suitcase
- 00:44:21 - Assessing different workouts like walking and pilates
- 00:48:05 - Getting stuck in a routine and the urge to let loose
- 00: 51:11 - Finding healing through health struggles
- 00:52:20 - The evolution of Olivia’s diet
- 00:59:45 - Managing your protein intake
- 01:02:56 - Controversial opinions in the health industry
- 01:05:12 - Honoring ancestral diets
- 01:08:05 - Any worthy path back to health is tied to relationships
- 01:12:17 - Thoughts on Ozempic
- 01:31:41 - Quick low down on Olivia’s herbal recommendations
- 01:35:54 - Wellness is the capacity to be with every moment in its entirety
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Girl Chat: Breakups & Advice, Moving, OCD, Horses & Our Friendship
Pursuit of Wellness
09/26/24 • 82 min
Ep. #136 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I’m finally catching up with the beautiful Fi as we dive into all the juicy details of her latest life updates and the big decisions she's been making. We chat about the journey of walking away from a relationship, embracing self-love, and learning to be comfortable in your own company. From healing our inner child to the power of female friendships, we cover everything from daily self-care rituals to overcoming isolation. Plus, we swap tips on balancing wellness routines, making friends in a new city, and Fi even spills on her experience with semaglutide. Join us for this heart-to-heart girl chat!
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- EP. #112 - Exposing Big Food & Pharma: Advertising Tactics, Ozempic Controversy, Healthcare Corruption & How To Create Change w/ Calley Means
- EP. #110 - Why You Need To Detox Your Home: Laundry Detergent, Wet Wipes, Bug Repellant & Candles w/ Allison Evans
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Topics Discussed
00:00:11 - Bloom energy drink flavors
00:01:12 - Welcome back Fi!
00:05:12 - Fi’s life updates
00:10:24 - Making the big decision and being proud of Fi
00:15:37 - Walking away from disrespect is self love
00:17:03 - Embracing being alone and sitting with the discomfort
00:18:01 - Gracie Abrams concert
00:24:26 - Healing your inner child and dating yourself
00:30:40 - Doing daily things for yourself
00:33:11 - Superhuman activations
00:34:46 - Battling isolation and the power of female friendships
00:38:51 - Advice for being a supportive friend
00:40:04 - The reality of spending the summer traveling
00:41:43 - Obsessive tendencies
00:42:39 - Updates on Beau
00:48:19 - Mari’s house remodel
00:49:09 - Semaglutide updates
00:51:15 - Cost and insurance information
00:52:58 - Food noise and food freedom
00:55:18 - Cost of fertility industry
00:55:45 - Calley Means and White House invite
00:56:21 - Advice for making friends in a new city
00:59:23 - Muscle tightness and advice for injuries
01:01:35 - Colon hydrotherapy
01:04:06 - Views on botox and balancing your toxins
01:08:01 - Balancing energy levels
01:11:26 - Mari and Fi’s origin story
01:20:40 - Leave your breakup stories in the voice notes!
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How To Gain Lean Muscle, Lose Weight & Lift Weights w/ Sal Di Stefano of Mind Pump
Pursuit of Wellness
08/22/24 • 72 min
Ep. #126 This week on POW, we’re thrilled to bring back fan favorite Sal Di Stefano, host of the Mind Pump Podcast, for an enlightening discussion weightlifting and holistic health. Join us as Sal shares his evolution from a focus on aesthetics to embracing a holistic approach, highlighting the dangers of insecurity and the power of listening to your body. We explore the benefits of weightlifting, especially for women, and the importance of mindful eating, self-care, and the impact of social media on our health perceptions. Packed with practical tips, from intuitive eating to effective strength training, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to balance fitness goals with a healthier, more empowered mindset.
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Topics Discussed
- 03:06 - Meet Sal Di Stefano, host of the Mind Pump Podcast
- 04:44 - Sal’s experience with crohn's disease
- 08:59 - It’s not about the results, it’s about the journey
- 16:38 - Creating a sustainable lifestyle
- 18:21 - Leaky gut syndrome
- 20:47 - Leaky gut, overeating, and bodybuilding
- 22:07 - Intuitive eating
- 27:33 - The importance and effectiveness of weightlifting
- 34:27 - Proactive tissue growth
- 35:43 - Empowering women to strength train
- 37:32 - The impact of bodybuilding on body image and food
- 40:51 - Best body acceptance age
- 43:12 - Social media and body image
- 44:54 - Advice for beginners with strength training
- 49:41 - Value of tracking your food and when not to
- 55:48 - Maintenance calories
- 57:56 - The right amount of weight to lose a week
- 01:00:31 - The power of the pursuit of health
- 01:03:35 - Advice for beginners intimidated at the gym
- 01:09:41 - Where Sal is at in his fitness journey
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Relationship Advice w/ Me & My Husband
Pursuit of Wellness
09/12/24 • 47 min
Ep. #132 In today's episode, I am joined by my husband Greg. After nearly 10 years together, we thought it would be great to do an episode all about relationships. We answered all of your questions that you sent in around marriage, finances, bloom, mental health and so much more. If you want to submit your questions to be answered on the show, click here!
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Topics Discussed
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:04 - New Austin podcast studio
00:03:03 - Relationship “insights” and art investments
00:07:21 - Bloom updates from Greg
00:08:39 - POW updates from Mari
00:13:30 - Little things Greg and Mari do everyday
00:16:03 - Getting on each other’s nerves
00:24:39 - Mindfulness practices with each other
00:28:48 - Supporting your significant other’s mental health
00:30:37 - Managing finances
00:36:30 - Greg dealing with Mari’s BPD journey
00:42:36 - Nontraditional ways to support each other
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Sami Spalter: “How I Lost 80 Pounds” + Her Journey of Strength, Resilience, and Redefining Success
Pursuit of Wellness
10/14/24 • 82 min
Ep. #141 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I sit down with the amazing Sami Spalter to chat about all things fitness, nutrition, friendships, and healing. We dig into our fitness journeys, the highs and lows of finding what works for our bodies, and the struggles of navigating trauma, coping mechanisms, and saying “yes” to life’s challenges. We also dive into the power of female friendships, how to build your support circle, and why it’s crucial to nurture your “front row” who cheer you on. From hitting rock bottom to lifting weights, we talk about finding confidence, feeling grounded, and embracing our unique paths. Plus, we get real about food choices, hormones, and why moving your body is a privilege worth celebrating!
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Topics Discussed
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:58 - Style influences
- 00:03:36 - What kind of potato would you be
- 00:05:16 - Sami & Mari’s transformative journeys
- 00:06:29 - Finding the process that works for you
- 00:07:58 - There is no “finish line” in your healing journey
- 00:10:01- Compassion for your “old self”
- 00:12:20 - Traumatic events, coping mechanisms, and giving yourself grace
- 00:13:01 - FIlling the void and successfully changing your life
- 00:16:38 - Challenges of entrepreneurship and saying yes to the hard thing
- 00:19:06- Power of female friendships and building your circle
- 00:22:30 - Struggling with friendships
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Sweetgreen Founder: Switching From Seed Oils To Olive Oil, Using Grass Fed Meat & Making Healthy Food Accessible
Pursuit of Wellness
04/22/24 • 43 min
Ep. #92 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I am joined by Sweetgreen’s co-founder Nicolas Jammet. He explains how a senior project transformed into a nationwide movement aimed at redefining fast food through transparent, nutritious offerings. Nicolas highlights the evolution of Sweetgreen's menu, which emphasizes protein-rich dishes and the use of wholesome ingredients like extra virgin olive oil. He also shares insights into his personal wellness journey and how significant life events like marriage and fatherhood have influenced his health perspective. Together, we discuss Sweetgreen's commitment to soil health, seasonal menus, and its mission to expand access to wholesome food, laying the groundwork for a sustainable future.
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Topics Discussed:
- 02:45 - The story of Sweetgreen
- 05:46 - Challenges of scaling a business
- 10:06 - Shift in trends with customers
- 16:35 - Customer faves
- 18:13 - Removing seed oils from Sweetgreen
- 22:47 - Adding steak to the menu
- 24:19 - Thoughts on diet and nutrition trends
- 27:55 - Sweetgreen’s 230 locations
- 30:46 - Nicolas Jammet’s personal health journey
- 33:20 - Maintaining health while being a parent
- 34:43 - Nutrition during fertility
- 37:02 - Sweetgreen’s supply chain team
- 41:06 - Focus on protein plates and opening new locations
- 42:16 - Having a strong connection with your food
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Girl Chat: Sourdough Era, Plastic Surgery, Deleting Social Media & Personal Updates
Pursuit of Wellness
03/28/24 • 54 min
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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- EP 80: Fix Your Hormones: PCOS, Fertility, Pregnancy & Autoimmune Conditions w/ Dr. Sara Gottfried
- EP 84: Dr. Amen Pt 2.: ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Raising Mentally Tough Kids & How To Fight Negative Thinking
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- 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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POWerful Moment 001: Why Your Face Washing Routine Isn’t Working
Pursuit of Wellness
09/25/24 • 4 min
In this POWerful Moment from Episode #68 with Celeste Thomas, holistic skincare expert, we dive into the common mistakes we all make when washing our faces. This POWerful Moment is packed with practical tips for better skincare. We also explore product recommendations and the impact of diet and stress on skin health.
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My IVF Experience & Results: Real & Unfiltered
Pursuit of Wellness
01/30/25 • 51 min
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
The Woman Behind Aviator Nation: High Performance, Wellness, and Taking Risks w/ Paige Mycoskie
Pursuit of Wellness
01/02/25 • 49 min
Ep. # 162 In this episode, I sit down with Paige Mycoskie, the visionary founder of Aviator Nation, a brand known for its iconic 70’s-inspired, Made in America fashion. Paige takes us through her journey, from her childhood and early creative sparks to taking the leap and launching Aviator Nation in 2006. She shares insights into building a lifestyle brand, staying true to her vision, and managing the growth of a company with 20 locations across the U.S. We also discuss her personal wellness routine and the importance of nurturing relationships.
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Topics Discussed
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:56 - Paige’s childhood and backstory
- 00:06:55 - Discovering her creativity
- 00:12:59 - Quitting your job and taking a leap of faith
- 00:17:09 - Naming Aviator Nation
- 00:19:30 - Being the face of a company
- 00:22:48 - Staying involved of your business
- 00:26:53 - Aspen photoshoot and challenging yourself
- 00:29:02 - What does success look like?
- 00:31:34 - Knowing when to look for investors
- 00:35:04 - Paige’s high performance wellness routine
- 00:39:50 - Prioritizing relationships
- 00:43:03 - Wedding planning
- 00:45:18 - Where to find Aviator Nation
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How many episodes does Pursuit of Wellness have?
Pursuit of Wellness currently has 186 episodes available.
What topics does Pursuit of Wellness cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Mental Health and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Pursuit of Wellness?
The episode title 'POWerful Moment 001: Why Your Face Washing Routine Isn’t Working' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Pursuit of Wellness?
The average episode length on Pursuit of Wellness is 54 minutes.
How often are episodes of Pursuit of Wellness released?
Episodes of Pursuit of Wellness are typically released every 4 days.
When was the first episode of Pursuit of Wellness?
The first episode of Pursuit of Wellness was released on Jan 2, 2023.
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