Q&A w/ Me: The IVF Rules I’m Breaking, My Wellness Non-Negotiables, & Why I Hate Juice Cleanses
Q&A w/ Me: The IVF Rules I’m Breaking, My Wellness Non-Negotiables, & Why I Hate Juice Cleanses  
Podcast: Pursuit of Wellness
Published On: Thu Mar 20 2025
Description: 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?