Pursuit of Wellness

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Postpartum Fitness & My Boob Job…

I'm back, guys! Almost ten months postpartum, and I finally feel like I'm getting back to myself. Motherhood has changed so much about my life, including the way I approa

Sep 24
38 min

My C02 Laser Experience: Dr. Cameron Chesnut Part 2

Dr. Cameron Chesnut is back for Part 2, and we're getting into everything. What we actually did to my face, what the recovery has really looked like, and the honest timel

Jun 8
1 h 29 min

GIRL CHAT: No Filter w/ Fi: GLP-1s, Motherhood & the Hard Conversations

Fi is back for the first time in nearly a year, and this episode feels like the best kind of best-friend catch-up — nothing off limits. Fi gets fully honest about going o

May 25
1 h 00 min

Q&A: Parenthood Changed Everything… Here’s What We Didn’t Expect (Part 2 with My Husband)

In this Part 2 episode with my husband Greg, we get real about what actually happens after the baby arrives. The emotional shifts, the unexpected challenges, and the mome

May 4
31 min

Repost: The Truth Behind Fillers & Botox: What You Need to Know About Safety, Longevity, and Results - Dr. Cameron Chesnut, MD

On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I sit down with Dr. Cameron Chesnut, a plastic surgeon with a passion for blending functional medicine and progressive thinking

May 1
1 h 15 min

Parenthood, Marriage & Household Roles with my Husband

Mari sits back down with her husband Greg for their first real conversation since welcoming baby Cai, and they don't hold back. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode and i

Apr 27
42 min

How I’m Getting Strong Again After Pregnancy and C-Section Recovery

I’ll be honest, postpartum has challenged me in ways I never expected and this season of fitness looks nothing like my first journey. In this solo episode, I’m sharing my

Apr 13
35 min

Motherhood Q&A: Finding Yourself After Baby and New Mom Anxiety

Being a new mom is beautiful and messy and sometimes completely overwhelming. In this episode, I'm getting real about the mental side of early motherhood. From the fear o

Apr 6
25 min

My Breastfeeding Journey & Mental Health

Breastfeeding has been such a meaningful part of this season for me and it also challenged me in ways I did not expect. In this episode, I’m opening up about my breastfee

Mar 30
26 min

Q&A: Breastfeeding, Postpartum Recovery, Mental Health, and Balancing Life After Baby

I'm back and so excited to reconnect with you all! In this episode, I'm answering your questions about motherhood, postpartum life, and everything in between. From the ch

Mar 23
46 min

My Birth Story

I honestly cannot believe I’m sitting here recording this episode as a mom. In this episode, I’m sharing the full story of Cai’s birth from start to finish. The anxiety

Mar 16
42 min

Pregnancy Week 26: Pelvic Floor Therapy, Fish Eggs & Workouts

In this special solo episode, I’m recording from home (comfy in bed, laptop in hand!) to catch you up on everything happening in my life right now. At 26 weeks pregnant,

Sep 4 2025
15 min

Motivation vs. Discipline Mash Up: Why Habits Win

Ep. 199 - Motivation fades, but discipline lasts. In this mash-up, Mari, Sami Spalter, Tom McCarthy and Michael Chernow dive into one of the most important questions for

Aug 25 2025
48 min

The Creatine & Strength Mashup Every Woman Needs

Ep. 198: This week’s mashup brings together powerful insights from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Dr. Andy Galpin, and JJ Virgin on one of the most talked-about topics in fitness: c

Aug 18 2025
49 min

Home or Hospital Birth? Samantha Christine’s Unfiltered Journey

Ep. 197: On this episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I’m joined by Samantha Christine (SAMCFIT), a certified nutrition coach and the host of The Empower Podcast. We talk thro

Aug 11 2025
1 h 05 min

Toxins Exposed: The Ultimate Expert Mashup

Ep. 196: Welcome back to POW. Today we have an amazing episode all about non-toxic living. You’ll hear from top experts sharing practical advice on addressing mold expos

Aug 4 2025
1 h 07 min

Pregnancy Update: IVF Reflections, Ultrasounds & Travel

Ep. 195: Planning our babymoon, prepping for Europe, and reflecting on the wild changes pregnancy brings—I cover it all in today’s solo episode. I’m in a more grounded, g

Jul 28 2025
46 min

Vaginal Cysts & Ozempic (Part 2 w/ Fi)

Ep. 194: Things get even juicier in part two of this girl chat with Fi. We’re talking everything from painful cysts to coconut lube regrets (yes, really), plus how Fi’s j

Jul 21 2025
45 min

Girl Chat: Fi’s ER Trip & Her New Man! (Part 1)

Ep. 193: It’s been a season of change, and in this episode, Fi and I are getting into what it really looks like to walk away from what’s comfortable in order to make spac

Jul 14 2025
43 min

My Current Workout & Nutrition Routine (16 Weeks Pregnant)

Ep. 192: Pregnancy has shifted a lot in my life, but one thing that hasn’t changed is my love for wellness. In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing how my workouts, nutritio

Jul 7 2025
40 min

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Where Pursuit of Wellness ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 3, 2026).

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I’ve been listening to your podcast for a while now, and it’s been such a valuable resource for my wellness journey. The insights you share are not only practical but also deeply empowering, and I always come away feeling more informed and motivated to prioritize my health. Thank you for the thoughtful and inspiring content you create! I’d love to hear a session focused on postpartum health. It’s such a transformative time, and navigating the physical and emotional changes can feel overwhelming. Topics like managing the hormonal shifts during nursing and after weaning, addressing postpartum belly changes (like the infamous “mom pooch” or cortisol belly), and strategies for reconnecting with and strengthening your body after birth would be so helpful. This is such a huge part of many people’s wellness journeys, and I know so many listeners would appreciate you having a guest on that can speak to this topic with expertise and guidance. Thank you for all that you do, and I’m excited to keep learning from your podcast!

Alessandra Mae 1986 · Dec 2024

I love this podcast, I listen to many health/fitness and wellness podcasts and I feel like Mari is one of the most honest, intelligent and relatable hosts out there and I also feel like she hosts this show with lots of integrity and brings on guests that have a wide variety of view points in the wellness universe and they share information that is relevant and honest, and in a fun way! I also enjoy the personal podcasts I think Mari shares so much of her personal life to make herself very relatable.

ABCHOMECARE · Dec 2024

I love her podcast but the Kendall Toole episode was one of the best! Thank you for sharing your story about your mental health struggles. You have no idea how impactful that is to others who have and are currently struggling w mental health! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Ava Cel · Oct 2024

I truly look forward to every single episode, it helps my commute to work. I’ve learned so much for myself & my family. I tried to get into other podcast to piggy back off this & I just can’t.

aaaapril n · Oct 2024

I have been following Mari’s journey for years - back to when she was still in CO. It has saddened me to see how far she has strayed from the methods/wellness advice she shares with her listeners/followers. Also - some of the guests she has on the pod are offering advice that isn’t backed by science at all, and instead feeds into fear mongering. I have had to stop following her as seeing her now has began to trigger my ED - wish her the best, and wish she would go back to her roots.

callmeohkay · Jan 2025

I enjoy this podcast for the most part but am suspicious of fake podcast reviews recently. Normally with podcast reviews (even those who have a huge platform), you may see a new review or two here and there, every couple of days - if that. Genuine reviews have mixed perspectives and don’t share the same “voice,” if you will. POW podcast reviews follow this general pattern and then boom - on August 5th, there are approximately 70 similarly written glowing reviews, all at once (highly unlikely). Unfortunately, paid reviews are a thing in the podcasting industry - it’s fairly easy to spot and will diminish your credibility. It’s interesting that this batch of reviews comes directly after other users (longtime followers) stated that they were blocked on social media for asking simple questions (e.g., the use of sucralose in the new energy drink). Apparently there’s a history of the Bloom team being completely unreceptive to any feedback or constructive criticism from their fans. Fake podcast reviews in order to artificially inflate ratings would fall in line with that notion, which is really disappointing.

rayk3 · Aug 2024

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