The EMPWR Podcast Inside Mari Llewellyn’s Journey: Fitness, Fertility, and Bloom Nutrition
When Mari said, “No one’s coming to save you—you have to save yourself”, this became the catalyst for her incredible journey from rock bottom to building Bloom Nutrition and inspiring millions around the world.
In this episode, I sit down with Mari to unpack her transformation—from battling mental health struggles and self-doubt, to losing 90 pounds, to turning a $5 PDF fitness guide into a thriving wellness empire. Mari opens up about the raw truth behind her success, the lessons she’s learned in scaling a business with authenticity, and how she’s now navigating the new chapter of motherhood with intention and grace.
This conversation is real, unfiltered, and deeply inspiring. Mari’s story is proof that with passion, perseverance, and self-belief, you can rewrite your entire life.
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Topics discussed:
00:00:00 – Intro & Trigger warning
00:01:26 - Pursuit Network
00:05:22 –Childhood & Trauma
00:07:06 – College rebellion; partying & blackouts
00:09:43 – First self-harm; BPD diagnosis, rock bottom
00:12:39 – Quitting meds cold turkey
00:14:04 – Turning point: “save yourself, mental shift
00:21:40 – Learning macros
00:22:20 – 90 lbs weight loss year: The year of transformation
00:26:07 – Before/after picture goes viral
00:27:03 – $5 PDF guides; first business mechanics
00:30:08 – Bloom idea & formulation
00:33:12 – Family planning season
00:36:37 – Fertility struggles
00:39:43 – Emotional toll of infertility
00:41:10 – IVF journey
00:44:00 – Pregnancy mindset & body-image shift
00:47:52 – Pregnancy training & nutrition
00:51:00 – Hopes & values for baby boy; parenting intentions
00:54:17 – Keeping work simple during pregnancy; closing reflections
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