Q&A w/ Me: The IVF Rules I’m Breaking, My Wellness Non-Negotiables, & Why I Hate Juice Cleanses

Pursuit of Wellness

Mari Llewellyn & Pursuit Network

Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Fitness, Nutrition

4.8 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 20 March 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Ep. 184: In this solo Q&A, I’m giving you all the IVF updates—what’s working, what’s frustrating, and the little rituals I never expected to care about (yes, Arnold is involved). I’ll share the one wellness rule I swore I’d never follow, why I’m suddenly rethinking caffeine and ice water, and how I’m handling the emotional side of this process. Plus, we need to talk about baby names—because I think I’ve decided, but now I’m second-guessing everything. Let’s chat! 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! Sponsored By: Get the most comprehensive look at your body with Function Health—over 100 advanced lab tests covering hormones, metabolism, fertility, and more. Skip the waitlist at functionhealth.com/a/mari-llewellyn. Save time, eat better, and make grocery shopping effortless with Hungryroot. Get 40% off your first box plus a free item in every box for life at hungryroot.com/pow with code POW. Optimize your metabolism with Lumen, the handheld device that helps you understand your body and fuel it better. Get 20% off at lumen.me/POW. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/POW and get on your way to being your best self. Show Links: Dr. Mindy Pelz on the Truth About Birth Control, Hormones, Cortisol, Fasting & Cycle Syncing Bloom Creatine fuels muscle hydration, strength, and cognitive function—perfect for daily wellness, recovery, and energy. Elevate your routine with every scoop. Topics Discussed 00:00:09 Welcome 00:00:42 Laser hair removal 00:01:12 Why are you avoiding ice cold drinks 00:02:29 Nail color 00:03:17 Progesterone shots during IVF 00:03:57 Bloom Pop 00:05:20 Thoughts on IUI 00:06:24 Baby names 00:07:29 Thoughts on dairy 00:07:59 Benefits of pomegranate juice and seeds 00:08:48 How to avoid stressing during vacation without wellness routine 00:13:20 Intermittent fasting 00:14:23 Was sharing life on social media hard in the beginning? 00:15:49 favorite places in Jackson Hole 00:16:15 Where to go for husband’s birthday in Austin? 00:16:34 Go-to haircare 00:16:55 House decorating updates 00:18:39 Hardest part about IVF 00:19:52 Mari and Greg’s summer plans 00:21:12 How to turn off thoughts and worries before bed 00:21:51 Creatine 00:22:02 Where are the expert guests? 00:22:47 Welsh family 00:26:21 Do you have a stylist? 00:26:37 Lymphatic drainage massage recommendations in L.A 00:27:25 Arnold 00:27:39 Church service 00:27:50 Ghee 00:27:58 Skin update 00:28:22 Sourdough recipe 00:28:50 What did you eat in the beginning of your fitness journey? 00:29:48 Next big purchase 00:30:15 When did you fully dedicate yourself to growing your business? 00:31:10 Shows or movie recommendations 00:31:43 How to overcome being self conscious and embrace content creation 00:32:18 Wellness trend you cannot get behind 00:32:25 Favorite travel destinations 00:32:48 Do you ever drink? 00:33:07 Do you recommend the Cocker Spaniel breed? 00:34:21 Are you friendly with your neighbors?

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0:00.0	This is the Pursuit of Wellness Podcast and I'm your host, Mari Lauella.
0:09.2	What is up, guys? Welcome back to another episode. Today is a Q&A episode with me. Honestly,
0:16.8	these are some of my favorite episodes because I never know what you guys are going to ask me. And usually
0:22.5	it's all over the map and you guys get really intimate and juicy. And I feel like it just
0:28.2	helps us cover a lot of different topics. So I'm really excited to answer your questions today,
0:34.5	see what's going on. I feel like I have a few updates for you guys.
0:42.8	And let's hop right in. Let's see what you guys have been asking me. This person said, have you ever done laser hair removal? And do you have thoughts? I tried laser hair removal a very
0:49.7	long time ago. I did a few sessions. Honestly, I don't think my hair is dark enough. I also like to use
0:56.1	self-tanner. Like, I'm not the best candidate for it. Laser hair removal feels too high
1:01.5	maintenance for me. I already do so many different things and I'm like, I don't want to add
1:05.4	something else into it. But I feel like people do have very good experiences with it. So maybe it
1:10.5	would be good for you.
1:11.8	This gal said, I am an IUI girly.
1:15.0	Why are you not drinking ice cold drinks?
1:18.1	So the reason I'm not drinking ice cold beverages, it's a suggestion by my acupuncturist.
1:23.8	It's a Chinese medicine belief that you want to keep your uterus in your womb warm leading up to
1:30.6	transfer, pregnancy, whatever journey you're on. So I would recommend trying it. Honestly, it is challenging
1:39.0	because I do love filling my hydro drug with ice. I love a cold sparkling water. Like I grab things out of the
1:46.1	fridge all the time and I'm just leaving drinks out of the fridge now at room temperature because I
1:51.9	want to keep my womb warm. Apparently it's like shocking to the system to have too many ice drinks
1:57.0	all day. I'm having a coffee warm now, even though I'm like tapering off the caffeine as well.
2:03.3	So try it out, see what you think. It's also similar to the reason I'm doing the foot soaks
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