Finding Focus and Overcoming Insecurities at the Gym

Today, we sit down with Mari Llewellyn for an unfiltered, inspiring conversation about her life transformation—physically, mentally, and professionally. Mari’s journey isn’t just about weight loss; it’s about building a wellness empire from the ground up while staying true to her core beliefs in holistic health, mental well-being, and fitness. This episode dives deep into how she used discipline and grit to reshape her life and business.

Here’s what we unpack:

• How Mari lost 90 pounds, not just changing her body but reshaping her mindset and approach to life.
• Starting from scratch with $5 workout guides and turning that hustle into a thriving fitness business.
• The importance of staying rooted in nutrition, fitness, and wellness to build a lasting media empire.
• The role of daily habits and discipline in both fitness and entrepreneurship, and why consistency is key.
• How mental health, nutrition, and long-term success are intertwined, impacting both life and business.

Mari Llewellyn is the founder of Bloom Nutrition and hosts The Pursuit of Wellness podcast. After struggling with mental health challenges and overcoming personal setbacks, she lost 90 pounds and created a successful wellness brand. Her dedication to healthy living, weight loss, and mental resilience has inspired millions to take charge of their own health journeys. Mari’s story of resilience, discipline, and authenticity has made her a leading voice in the wellness and fitness industry today.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction: Mari’s Weight Loss and Wellness Journey
00:01:00 - Losing 90 Pounds: How It Transformed Her Life and Business
00:04:00 - Mental Health, Nutrition, and Entrepreneurial Success
00:07:00 - Childhood Struggles and Mental Health Challenges
00:09:00 - Binge Drinking, Depression, and Self-Harm in College
00:10:00 - Diagnosed with BPD: The Turning Point
00:11:00 - Dropping Out, Moving Home, and Focusing on Health
00:12:00 - Food as Medicine: Changing Diet and Coming Off Meds
00:15:00 - Greg’s Role in Mari’s Weightlifting and Fitness Transformation
00:18:00 - Building Mental Strength Through Fitness
00:20:00 - Isolation’s Role in Personal Growth
00:23:00 - From $5 PDFs to Bloom Nutrition: Building a Wellness Brand
00:29:00 - Navigating the NutriBolt Deal and Raising Capital
00:33:00 - Fitness Work Ethic Applied to Business Success
00:45:00 - Future Goals: Public Speaking, Podcasting, Writing a Wellness Book

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