678. Beauty Standards, Mental Illness, + Imposter Syndrome: Rising Through Pain with Mari Llewellyn

Almost 30

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik

Education, Alternative Health, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 3.9K Ratings

🗓️ 2 April 2024

⏱️ 92 minutes

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In this episode, Mari Llewellyn shares her inspiring weight loss story and how she turned her pain into a flourishing wellness business with her supplement line, Bloom. Mari + Krista unpack topics like beauty standards, depression, and the challenges of being in the public eye. Ahead, Mari shares her battles with mental health, the unintended side effects of medication, and the struggle to balance her personal and professional life. Meanwhile, Krista opens up about her experiences with anxiety and personal evolution. Together, they reflect on the pitfalls of college life, the regret over wasted time, and the redemption found in self-awareness and healing. As ambitious women, Mari + Krista take us through their intense approach to health, wellness, career, and living authentic, meaningful lives. We also talk about: Navigating public perception + undoing internalized shame The correlation between substance use + mental health struggles The interplay of fantasy + escapism in coping with reality The fear of failure + pressures of maintaining success Confronting past behaviors + setting boundaries for the future Facing beauty standards in different social contexts The role of spirituality in personal + professional life transitions The importance of self-awareness in overcoming hardship Resources: Instagram: @marillewellyn Bloom Supplements Podcast: Pursuit of Wellness Sponsors: IQ Bar | Get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Just text ALMOST to 64000 to get your discount. OSEA | Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code A30POD at OSEAMalibu.com. Ritual | Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/ALMOST30. BetterHelp | Visit BetterHelp.com/almost30 today to get 10% off your first month. ARMRA | Go to tryarmra.com/ALMOST30 or enter ALMOST30 to get 15% off your first order. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Almost 30 Podcast. I'm Lindsay and I'm Krista and we're your hosts, guides and friends on this path.
0:07.0	Almost 30 is not about your age, it's about the feeling.
0:11.0	All of us are almost something seeking community and resources
0:14.7	to support the rumblings of transformation within us. Our conversations are deep dives
0:19.3	shepherded by our insatiable curiosity and desire for connection, enduring inspiration, and a sense of levity that we can all benefit from.
0:28.5	We're looking to find the magic in the human experience.
0:31.5	Buckle love, baby, your evolution is waiting. You are now tuned in to almost 30 podcast and I am very grateful that you're here.
0:49.0	So grateful. Welcome to our world. It's Lindsay and Krista.
0:52.0	We are two best friends sitting on a couch,
0:54.7	just having a good time. Yeah, two best friends sitting on a couch. We've been sitting on the
0:57.6	couch or the closet floor for longer than most other podcasters, just remember remember your moms
1:05.0	remember your moms and elders truly I actually wear me and
1:09.4	Lindsay if you're watching on YouTube we are wearing air forces I got this idea from you. They're tried and true. I get
1:15.2	like a new pair probably once, maybe once twice a year because I just rough them the
1:20.1	frick up. Yeah, it's just easy to wear. Easy to wear. It's so good. You don't have to be almost 30 to listen. It's just when we started the show, kind of the moment in time that we were in. So whatever age is perfect with us, we are over 30, just so you know. We talk about spirituality, wellness, health.
1:35.7	And today's episode with Mari Loellan, we're going to be talking about health and
1:39.2	wellness, hearing about her journey, getting to know her. She's someone that I've had the pleasure
1:44.6	of spending time within LA, going to girls dinners,
1:47.7	and it's been a lot of fun.
1:49.1	And you've been following her,
1:50.2	or like, she's had a,
1:51.4	she's had quite a journey,
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