Pursuit of Wellness

Mari Llewellyn built a massive online following by documenting her own health transformation, losing over 80 pounds and completely rethinking her relationship with fitness and food. Pursuit of Wellness, which she launched in 2022, feels like a natural extension of that journey rather than a pivot to capitalize on an audience. The show mixes solo episodes where Mari shares personal updates and reflections with longer interview segments featuring doctors, trainers, and researchers. She has had guests like Dr. Gabrielle Lyon talking about muscle-centric medicine and Dr. Andy Galpin breaking down exercise physiology in ways that actually make sense to non-scientists. The weekly release schedule keeps things consistent, with episodes typically clocking in around 45 to 75 minutes. Mari's interviewing style is more casual than clinical. She asks questions from a place of genuine curiosity, and she is not afraid to admit when something surprises her or challenges what she previously believed. That openness makes the show feel honest, even when it touches on sensitive topics like childhood trauma, disordered eating, and the messy reality of mental health recovery. With over 200 episodes, a 4.7-star rating, and nearly 2,700 reviews, the podcast has clearly resonated beyond her existing social media fanbase. More recently, the show has evolved as Mari shares her IVF and pregnancy experience, adding a new dimension around maternal wellness. The production quality is solid, and the conversations move at a good pace without feeling rushed or overly edited. It works particularly well for listeners in their 20s and 30s who want health advice that feels relatable rather than preachy.