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As a leader, are you doing everything you can to elevate women in leadership? This episode of the Fitness Business Podcast features insights from global female leaders Mel Tempest and Allison Flatley on elevating women in leadership and ownership roles within the fitness industry. The discussion covers current trends, the importance of empowering women to share their stories, and the need for supportive policies and professional development. The episode also highlights the power of storytelling in marketing, using examples like Mari Llewellyn's Bloom Nutrition and Nike's "Just Do It" campaign. Danielle Krischik shares a formula for creating captivating, relatable, and motivating stories to drive business results. Perfect for gym owners, fitness managers, and studio leaders seeking to improve their leadership skills, enhance their marketing strategies, and foster a more inclusive environment. Key highlights from the episode: - Women's Leadership: Gain insights on current trends and strategies to elevate women in leadership and ownership roles within your fitness business. - Storytelling for Marketing: Learn how to craft compelling transformation stories to connect with potential clients and drive membership sales, leveraging proven techniques for captivating and motivating audiences. - Inclusive Gym Culture: Discover the importance of supportive policies, professional development, and creating opportunities for women to share their experiences, fostering a more inclusive and thriving gym environment. Leave us a voicemail! Leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Quotes: "The more women hear other stories of other successful women, the more empowered they are." - Allison Flatley "Women [tend to] undervalue their contribution toward the industry.” - Mel Tempest "There is no greater sales tool for a gym than a transformation story." - Danielle Krischik Resources: Fitness Business Podcast's LinkedIn CommunityMystery Shopping for Fitness Businesses - Website Allison Flatley - LinkedIn Mel Tempest - LinkedIn, Website and Instagram Health & Fitness Association Conference in Las Vegas REX Iron Maiden Roundtable Merch Sponsor: REX Roundtables - Website and Email REX Leadership Academy - Website Be a Merch Sponsor - Here Wise Words: Danielle Krischik - LinkedIn The Story Effect - Website and Instagram Bloom Nutrition & Nike Trusted Suppliers: Max Members - Website Les Mills - Website EVOLT 360 - Website American Barbell - Website About Your Host: Justin "JT" Tamsett is a fitness industry veteran with over 30 years of experience who aims to reduce global healthcare costs by promoting physical activity. Through his company Active Management, he provides business coaching to fitness entrepreneurs, leads 8 REX Roundtables in the US and Australia, and has spoken at over 40 conferences across 23 countries. His ultimate goal is to create a world of opportunity for his daughter Zoe by helping more people move and stay healthy, while empowering gym owners to build successful businesses that contribute to a healthier society Related: Gym management strategies, fitness marketing tips, studio growth, employee retention fitness, staff development programs, gym culture improvement, client engagement fitness, fitness industry trends, leadership development fitness, inclusive workplace Please note: We only recommend products we care about (affiliate links support our free content). Thank you for your support!
"Send me a text"Imagine going from zero to $1 million in sales in just one day. That's exactly what the Bloom Nutrition supplement brand did. The success story of this supplement brand offers valuable insights into what it takes to achieve explosive growth in a competitive industry. If you want to work with me one-on-one to improve your supplement business. You can learn more at my website https://creativethirst.com - - - Getting people to your sales page or funnel is how you grow a direct-to-consumer supplement company. But how do you get them there?The quickest way to do that is through paid advertising.Buying buyers with ad dollars to scale is how all the supplement businesses do it.Now you can discover the strategies and tactics that work in supplement advertising.For just $7.Click here to grab your copy of the Health Supplement Ad Swipe Guide.If you're interested in working with me one-on-one to improve your supplement business. You can learn more at my website https://creativethirst.comGetting people to your sales page or funnel is how you grow a direct-to-consumer supplement company. But how do you get them there?The quickest way to do that is through paid advertising.Buying buyers with ad dollars to scale is how all the supplement businesses do it.Now you can discover the strategies and tactics that work in supplement advertising.For just $7.Click here to grab your copy of the Health Supplement Ad Swipe Guide.
I'd like to thank the Austin Business Journal for carrying on this decade-long tradition of sporadically mentioning Nutrabolt IPO rumors after each new major business milestone has been reached. The first IPO rumors showed up in an August 2014 PricePlow blog post…after it noticed a spike in search traffic related to Nutrabolt receiving a significant minority investment from private equity firm, MidOcean Partners. Then, at the end of 2022…I predicted Nutrabolt would go public within the next year after receiving an $863 million investment from Keurig Dr Pepper. But what major business milestone did Nutrabolt recently reach that restarted this IPO rumors heading into 2025? Nutrabolt just exceeded one billion dollars in trailing twelve months retail sales data. And you might be wondering…how elusive is that feat? Within the ingestible CPG categories of food, beverage, and supplements…there's only about 80 total brands that currently exceed one billion dollars in annual retail sales. In 2002, Nutrabolt (legally known as Woodbolt Distribution) was founded with the launch of the sports nutrition brand Cellucor. And then nine years later, Cellucor launched the C4 pre-workout product, which is currently (and has been for much of the last decade) the leading pre-workout brand globally. In early-2017, Nutabolt acquired Scivation, the maker of the top-selling post-workout recovery brand Xtend. But it was a year later when Nutrabolt made the single-most important decision in the company history to-date by launching carbonated C4 Energy drinks, which as I just mentioned essentially forced that hero SKU of Cellucor to be spun off into its own platform brand. Additionally, Nutrabolt acquired a significant minority stake in Bloom Nutrition last January…having the strategic foresight to allocate a portion of that KDP capital beyond simply fueling the energy drinks segment growth. And by all accounts a year later that strategic investment decision has paid off mightily…especially after Nutrabolt helped Bloom successfully launch its own energy drink about six months ago. And as I predicted…with KDP being impressed by the standout launch Bloom energy drinks had at Target last summer, it decided in October to sign a national sales and distribution deal with the female-forward positioned brand that began officially this month. But while Bloom might've been the first significant minority (but strategic) investment…I don't see it being the last. And that's because since that Nutrabolt and KDP deal content…I've been forthcoming on my belief that the executive leadership team is strategically focused on building a health and wellness focused version of Unilever. But while some portfolio expansion might come from internal brand (and product) development, I believe most will happen from accretive deal making that extends Nutrabolt into more key consumer-driven wellness platforms. So, my latest first principles thinking content will start by stating assumptions of the Nutrabolt investment criteria...but then explain which brands I believe could be potential fits for Nutrabolt within the attractive consumer-driven wellness platforms of healthy longevity need states like brain/cognitive health and gut health, but also protein and hydration. Potential Targets mention include: LMNT, Seed Health, Timeline Longevity, Thorne Healthtech, Neutonic, and Legendary Foods FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS LINKEDIN YOUTUBE TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK
Mari is an entrepreneur and founder of Bloom Nutrition & Mari Fitness. You can listen to her full-length episode HERE on Spotify and HERE on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mari is an entrepreneur and founder of two successful businesses — Bloom Nutrition & Mari Fitness. You can listen to her full-length episode HERE on Spotify and HERE on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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.Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 15% off All Bloom Products! - https://bloomnu.com/ Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction: Mari's Weight Loss and Wellness Journey00:01:00 - Losing 90 Pounds: How It Transformed Her Life and Business00:04:00 - Mental Health, Nutrition, and Entrepreneurial Success00:07:00 - Childhood Struggles and Mental Health Challenges00:09:00 - Binge Drinking, Depression, and Self-Harm in College00:10:00 - Diagnosed with BPD: The Turning Point00:11:00 - Dropping Out, Moving Home, and Focusing on Health00:12:00 - Food as Medicine: Changing Diet and Coming Off Meds00:15:00 - Greg's Role in Mari's Weightlifting and Fitness Transformation00:18:00 - Building Mental Strength Through Fitness00:20:00 - Isolation's Role in Personal Growth00:23:00 - From $5 PDFs to Bloom Nutrition: Building a Wellness Brand00:29:00 - Navigating the NutriBolt Deal and Raising Capital00:33:00 - Fitness Work Ethic Applied to Business Success00:45:00 - Future Goals: Public Speaking, Podcasting, Writing a Wellness Book*** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what's happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Mari:Instagram Podcast Website YouTubeConnect with Bloom:Website AmazonInstagramUse Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 15% off All Bloom Products! - https://bloomnu.com/Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It's a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA
Mari Llewellyn is the founder of Bloom Nutrition, a health supplement company designed to help everyone bloom into their best selves. Although she is now a renowned expert, serial entrepreneur, and influencer in the health and fitness industry, her journey wasn't always this way.During her college years, Mari weighed 250 pounds and was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. This marked the lowest point in her life. Realizing that something had to change, she turned to fitness, which became her passion. This journey ultimately planted the seed for what would eventually become her company, Bloom Nutrition. In her early days of getting healthy, she walked into a GNC and noticed that most products were geared toward men. In response, she and her husband launched Bloom in 2019 to fill that gap. Fast forward to today, Bloom ships over 100,000 orders a month and is the top-selling greens powder on Amazon, amassing more than 100 million views on TikTok each month.In this episode, Mari shares her story from growing up and hitting rock bottom in college to dropping out and completely transforming her life. We dive into how she lost 90 pounds and the critical role nutrition played in improving her mental and physical well-being. Mari also discusses how a single Instagram post, when she had just 900 followers, sparked the growth of her brand and community. Although she didn't plan on becoming an entrepreneur, her passion for sharing her story led her to start a business selling PDF fitness guides, which later expanded to resistance bands from her dad's attic.Mari gives a behind-the-scenes look at launching Bloom, covering challenges like product pivots, rejections from retailers like Target and Walmart, and how they eventually succeeded. We discuss the power of influencer marketing, building a community, managing multiple businesses, launching a podcast, and so much more.In this episode, we'll talk to Mari about:* Mari's struggles with mental health. [03:03]* Her diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. [06:33]* Mari's fitness journey of losing 90 pounds. [12:31]* Posting her before-and-after photos on Instagram. [20:07]* Organic growth and community building in business. [22:47]* The success of Bloom's PDF guide. [24:59]* Development of Bloom's popular greens powder. [31:07]* Securing product placements in Target and Walmart. [33:40]* The influencer program & how it impacted their growth. [38:25]* The biggest challenges in scaling the business. [42:13]* Bringing in a business partner and future plans for Bloom. [49:07]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya's seed cycling bundle.* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Mari:* Website: https://bloomnu.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomsupps/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marillewellyn/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bloom Nutrition just launched a functional beverage that puts them in direct competition with their largest investor. So, why did Nutrabolt (owner of C4 Energy) not only encourage this Bloom product strategy, but help make their vision a reality? For those that missed the investment deal news from earlier this year in January, Nutrabolt made a significant minority investment into Bloom Nutrition for an ownership stake of approximately 20%. If you remember from my earlier content analyzing that deal, I stated it would be accretive to both companies…but in uniquely distinct ways. While most pundits focused on how the Nutrabolt investment would provide strategic growth capital to fuel and accelerate many key areas of Bloom's business, I concentrated on something not explicitly stated within that press release. And that's because I knew that Bloom's problem was never lack of speed. Instead, it could benefit from the decision-making maturity of Nutrabolt. I might be biased because of my strategic brain, but I've always believed that direction is more important than speed. Bloom Nutrition might be within its aggressive scaling phase, but every “leveling up” in CPG requires a directional checkup to ensure strategic alignment. And the directional checkup needed in early 2024 was determining which category should start Bloom's “ready-to-mix powder to ready-to-drink liquid” beverage identity crisis. But why did Bloom pick energy drinks when it's the top-selling greens supplement brand within any large U.S. retailer it has placement? It mostly comes down to fulfilling a growing Bloom customer want (within the largest functional beverage category) and that being much easier with the brand's ability to leverage the core expertise of Nutrabolt in energy beverage innovation and commercial expansion. Bloom Sparkling Energy is positioned within a great intersection of various wellness-minded consumer product trends, the beforementioned Bloom core customer's expanding wants/needs, and within a fragment of the energy drinks market that's more incremental than would cannibalize its friend (the powerful C4 Energy). Also, I believe the Bloom Nutrition deal is already proving to be value accretive for Nutrabolt. In 2015, when Nutrabolt started dabbling with a smaller-format RTD liquids extension of its Cellucor pre-workout C4…I believe it triggered a butterfly effect that became the single-most important strategic shift in the company history. This lead to C4 Energy becoming a beverage powerhouse…aggressively climbing the energy drinks market leaderboard into the Top 5 brands and catching the eye of Keurig Dr Pepper, which invested $863 million for about 30% of Nutrabolt in December 2022. That large capital infusion from KDP went towards fueling the growth of C4 Energy, but also allowed Nutrabolt to take on the role of investor (with Bloom Nutrition being the first minority investment but likely not the last). With the Bloom Sparkling Energy launch, it helps Nutrabolt (and KDP) get exposure into the growing wellness energy drink subcategory, but also into today's female Gen Z audience that's highly incremental overall and extremely important with the overall energy drinks market. But I'll end this content with a deep examination around what this all could mean for the energy drinks market, Bloom Nutrition, Nutrabolt, and KDP. FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS LINKEDIN YOUTUBE TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshua-schall/support
Mari is an entrepreneur and founder of two successful businesses — Bloom Nutrition & Mari Fitness. You can listen to her full-length episode HERE on Spotify and HERE on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mari Llewellyn is a content creator, podcast host, and the founder of Bloom Nutrition, one of the most successful supplement companies . In today's insightful discussion, Mari shares her remarkable journey from a challenging childhood marked by emotional turmoil and mental health struggles to her transformative 90 pound weight loss journey. We explore the delicate balance of discussing weight loss in the context of the body positivity movement and how Mari's past experiences have shaped her current outlook. Mari's openness about her fertility struggles and the monumental success of Bloom Nutrition provides a powerful narrative of resilience and growth. What's fascinating to me is her current outlook on money, and how it hasn't changed one bit even since her company received a $90M investment. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that feels like a casual chat between friends, offering valuable insights on mental health, business, and personal transformation. Sponsors: LMNT: Get your free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase at: DrinkLMNT.com/RealStuff Watch this episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmevEcbh5h5FEX0pazPEtN86t7eb2OgX To apply to be a guest on the show, visit luciefink.com/apply and send us your story. I also want to extend a special thank you to East Love for the show's theme song, Rolling Stone. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealstuffpod Find Lucie here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luciebfink/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luciebfink YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/luciebfink Website: https://luciefink.com/ Produced by Cloud10 and Clamor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mari Llewellyn is the founder of Bloom Supplements and host of the Pursuit of Wellness podcast where she shares and inspires for a healthier wellness lifestyle. Mari along her husband Greg operate Bloom together and this year became Forbes 30 under 30 honorees. Mari is incredibly passionate about caring for physical and mental health all while making time for her horse, Beaux. Since she started riding as an adult, Mari has been sharing her horse journey on Instagram and is learning the gratification of building a relationship with horses. Listen in!
Ep. #111 Join us for a special episode as we sit down with Greg LaVecchia, 2024 entrepreneur of the year and Forbes 30 under 30 member, who also happens to be my husband and co-founder of Bloom Nutrition. We're covering everything our audience has been curious about, from our secrets to career success and business growth, to maintaining a healthy relationship and supporting each other's goals. Greg shares his daily routines for peak productivity, insights into managing Bloom alongside parenthood, and even tips on handling online criticism. Whether you're looking for entrepreneurial inspiration or advice on balancing work and personal life, this episode has it all. 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! For Greg's Instagram click here! For Bloom's Website click here! For POW Brand Promo Codes click here! Sponsored By: Visit clearstemskincare.com and use code POW at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me and use code POW to get $100 off your Lumen. Use code POW15 at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Vionic Shoes. Wearable well-being for your feet. Show Links: Bloom Colostrum EP. 84 - Dr. Amen Pt. 2: ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Raising Mentally Tough Kids & How To Fight Negative Thinking Topics Discussed 02:23 - Greg's daily routine for optimal function 05:10 - Sleep routine 07:32 - The benefits of colostrum and Greg's routine 09:45 - Greg and Mari's H Pylori journey 14:13 - Managing Bloom and parenthood 15:40 - Starting a business together 18:40 - Mari and Greg's work dynamic 20:20 - Staying motivated 21:20 - Advice for those struggling academically 24:17 - Advice for being a supportive partner 29:14 - Expansion of Bloom an enjoying the ride 30:59 - Managing health and fitness 34:30 - Pushing yourself while having a sedentary partner 39:05 - The beginning of Bloom 43:50 - Excitement for parenthood 46:52 - Being public about fertility journey and private life 53:18 - Cooking the perfect steak 56:00 - Second guessing yourself in business 01:00:45 - When to call it quits 01:03:35 - Staying lean 01:04:20 - Ideal amount of kids 01:04:50 - Lulu 01:05:29 - Dealing with online hate towards Mari 01:07:19 - Conflict resolution and marriage tips
Mari began sharing her fitness journey online in 2017, using proceeds from a $5 Instagram workout guide to launch Bloom. The brand gained fame for its Greens & Superfoods Blend, going viral on TikTok and securing top spots at retailers like Target and Walmart. With a rapidly growing social media following and top-selling status on Amazon, Bloom is celebrated on LinkedIn's Top Startups 2023 list. Mari continues her wellness mission through her podcast, Pursuit of Wellness, exploring topics from nutrition to mental health.
The incredible Karena Dawn is with us today for a deep conversation about mental health, healing, and the joy of bringing help to others. Karena is the co-founder of Tone It Up, a mental health advocate, and a New York Times best selling author. Her new memoir, The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing encourages you to “stay strong enough to forgive, to heal, and to have hope”. Today, Karena shares more about: Her story of growing up with a mother who suffered from severe mental health issues The tools she uses to support her own anxiety Her view on the regressions we've seen regarding body inclusivity in recent years The highs and lows of running a huge business, and what occurred behind the scenes to cause Karena and Katrina, the founders of Tone It Up, to part ways Her memoir, The Big Silence, and the incredible work she is doing in her related non-profit Learn more about The Big Silence Therapy for All program Get your copy of the Anxiety Tool-Kit - 21 Evidence-Based Ways to Reduce Stress Check out Bloom Nutrition and get 15% off your order by using the code rawbeautytalks15 at checkout Book your complimentary 20-minute Breakthrough Call with Erin here! Join me inside of the Food Freedom Program! Are you loving the show? We'd be so grateful if you could share the show with a friend, and leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with Erin and Raw Beauty Talks on Instagram or on our website
Mari is an entrepreneur and founder of two successful businesses — Bloom Nutrition & Mari Fitness. She discusses her decision to start being consistent in the gym, and how her progress affected her overall life & how consistency built her confidence. You can listen to her full-length episode HERE on Spotify and HERE on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today we have Mari Llewellyn with us, who is the founder of Bloom Nutrition, host of the Pursuit of Wellness podcast, and founder of the Strength by Mari fitness app. Not only is Mari known for her incredible business success, she is also known for her amazing health and fitness journey. Mari went from struggling with her weight and being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), to losing 90 pounds and finding mental clarity. In this episode, we cover so many incredible topics, including liver detoxification, how Mari cleared her skin through nutrition, changing your body composition vs. losing weight, and tips to integrate if you are dealing with insulin resistance. Mari also gives us insight into how she is prepping her body for pregnancy. I have always been so inspired by Mari's incredible mental and physical transformation, so it was such a full-circle moment to have her share her story with all of us!You can learn more about Mari Llewellyn by following her on Instagram HEREPRODUCT LINKS:Bloom Protein PowderBloom GreensChomps Beef SticksRawr BarGrass Fed Beef KidneysCONNECT WITH ME:Follow Wellness Her Way on Instagram for podcast updates: HERE Connect with me on TikTok: HEREConnect with me on Instagram: HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the past couple of years, TikTok has provided a platform for budding entrepreneurs to connect with their consumers. But how effective is this method, and can it lead to a new level for success for founders? In a panel discussion for Inc.'s Founders House at SXSW, Diana Ransom posed this question to FYSH Foods founder Zoya Biglary, Hot Take co-founder Gabrielle Brulotte, and Bloom Nutrition founder and president Mari Llewellyn. They discuss the importance of putting a face on your brand, being personable for your audience, and how TikTok is an effective marketing tool-provided your approach is on target.
In this episode of Transform, the Samis are joined by their close friend Mari Llewellyn, founder of Bloom Nutrition and a true inspiration for both hosts. Together, they dive into Mari's extraordinary journey—a profound transformation encompassing not just a 90lb weight loss but a complete inner overhaul.Mari shares her path to self-discovery through therapy, shedding light on the significance of self-empathy and unveiling the daily tools that anchor her amidst life's challenges. Plus, she reveals her wellness routine, including workout schedules and daily nutrition. Next, Mari and Sami Clarke unpack their acne journeys, sharing their experiences with lab testing.Tune in for an uplifting blend of personal stories, wellness revelations, and motivational gems. Beyond Mari's story, listeners are left with enduring reminders—the importance of embracing and cherishing yourself beyond the exterior and the reassuring understanding that moments of change and adversity are destined to be immensely rewarding.Transform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!PEMF Mat- click here!Red Light- click here!Supplement Organizer- click here!Evolved White Chocolate- click here!RMS Blush- click here!RMS Bronzer- click here!RMS Radiance Sunscreen- click here!Merit Blush- click here!Branch Basics- click here!Essentialism- click here!Rawr Bars- click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Right now, Hungryroot is offeringTransform listeners 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life. Just go to Hungryroot.com/TRANSFORM.The juggle is real. Don't just respond to stress, get ahead of it with Stress Relief from Ritual. Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/TRANSFORM.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
An innovative brand of high-protein, low-carb and vegan ramen, immi defines disruption. Known for its neon-yellow branding and unconventional social marketing, immi launched in 2021 and has developed a loyal community of consumers who view it as a healthier option than traditional ramen. Available in six varieties, immi is currently sold in over 2,000 retail locations nationally, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, HEB, The Fresh Market and Wegmans. Immi has pulled in nearly $14 million in outside capital, including funding from R&B icon Usher and professional tennis star Naomi Osaka. It might be easy to view immi's rapid start and assume that its founders have done most things right. But as with many young brands, a lot of things went wrong before immi eventually found its footing. Patience, the founders' overarching vision to “create a nourished and happier world,” and consistently reminding themselves that challenges may lay ahead have been keys to the company's current trajectory. In this episode, co-founder Kevin Lee spoke about how immi's emphasis on community building has paid off, how the brand recovered when its first batch of products were poorly received, why the company doesn't stress about a financial return on its investment in social media and why monthly strategy calls end with urgency about the unknown. Show notes: 0:35: Kevin Lee, Co-Founder, immi – Kevin spoke with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif about why immi has generated so much enthusiasm within the industry, why he urges founders to place equal focus on community-building and brand-building and how honest, open communication with its consumers and investors helped the company navigate an early misstep. He also discussed immi's fundraising strategy and why it's selective about choosing investment partners, the brand's unorthodox approach to content creation and why #hopecore is a key theme, how its admired “ramen on the street” social series finally found an audience and his admission that fear is personally challenging but an important aspect of business planning. Brands in this episode: immi, Bloom Nutrition
A lot's changed in the past 5 years, and we're not just talking about the resurgence of those terrible bucket hats. America's favorite EBITDADDY (and Nik) are back and talking about all the changes to things like Facebook creative targeting, affiliate marketing, and Shopify that you need to know about. Is it better to create one ad set with ten ads or one ad set with one ad? Will Shopify become obsolete thanks to TikTok shop? And is affiliate marketing dead? Nutrabolt and Bloom Nutrition are out there being savage AF, but we have to take a second to ask WTF Athletic Greens is doing. Could they even compete in brick-and-mortar if they wanted to, especially considering Bloom just raised $90 million? How long can they sustain on Amazon before realizing manifest destiny is the way to go? Tune in for that—and more. Give customers more choice—and save your margins—with Postscript CashBack. This is the better alternative to coupons. Offer customers a CashBack option anywhere you use a coupon—popups, welcome series, or over SMS and email. When customers select a store gift card for their CashBack option, they return to purchase multiple times and spend more. Postscript is the DTC darling of SMS for a reason—they're in the biz of making brands more money–more efficiently. Learn more at postscript.io/limited 00:00:24 - Maximizing Facebook Ad Campaign Efficiency 00:07:08 - The Future of Shopify: Facebook vs. TikTok Shops 00:13:30 - The Future of Affiliate Marketing 00:19:51 - Nutribolt Invests $90 Million in Bloom Nutrition 00:25:18 - How Bloom Outshines the Competition 00:28:14 - Successful Fundraising Stories: Sanzo and nut pods 00:29:08 - Average Check Sizes in Fundraising 00:32:26 - Investing in Startups: Average Check Size at $5 Million Raised 00:33:52 - Website Audit on the Next Episode Want more DTC advice? Check out the Limited Supply YouTube page for more insider tips. Check out the Nik's DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJ And if you're looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the Limited Supply Slack Channel for Nik and Moiz's most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts. Follow Nik: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mrsharma Follow Moiz: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/moizali
Has “organic” lost its sheen? Based on Nielsen IQ data presented by Whipstitch Capital's Nick McCoy, it would appear so. A veteran food and beverage investment banker, McCoy spoke at a recent event in Vail, Colorado hosted by private equity firm Manna Tree. As part of a presentation on deal flow and trends in the natural products industry, he revealed a shift of the most important product attributes for consumers of natural brands, and how Gen Z and Alpha's current spending patterns can inform brands about where to invest their resources. The Manna Tree event also featured fireside chats with General Mills M&A director Andrew Petz and Holly Adrien, who leads natural and organic strategy for Kroger and is the retailer's innovation manager, each of whom shared insights about their respective roles amid an evolving landscape for natural products. Ray attended the event and shared takeaways in this episode, which also includes the hosts' assessment of Nutrabolt's investment in supplement brand Bloom Nutrition and the acquisition of plant-based creamer brand nutpods. The hosts also riffed on a handful of new products, including Heath-Ade's new soda brand Sunsip. Show notes: 0:35: When In Vail, Vest Up. Time To Invest In Sustainable Packaging? A Good Match. Jacqui's Peas. – The hosts commented on Ray's unusual outfit and lack of ski plans before he gave a summary of business presentations from Manna Tree's Leadership Summit, held earlier in the week. Amid the synopsis, they chatted about why a high-profile cereal company was struggling to find an acquirer, best practices for connecting with retailer buyers and a few expectations for Expo West. Ray shared his take on Health-Ade's latest attempt at soda, while John and Mike spiced things up with new hot sauces and chili crisps and Jacqui shared her passion for peas. Brands in this episode: Gotham Greens, Heath-Ade, The New Primal, Good Culture, Verde Farms, C4, Bloom Nutrition, nutpods, Sunsip, Red Clay, Truff, Muci, Bhuja, Magic Spoon
I think my base case for last year's Nutrabolt "outlandish prediction" is still sound, albeit I was too bullish timing-wise on the IPO markets. But it's what I mentioned at the very end of that prediction…about Nutrabolt wanting to build the health and wellness version of The Kraft Heinz Company, which also aligns to the inspiration for this content. On January 17, 2024, Nutrabolt (makers of C4 Energy) announced that it made a significant minority investment into Bloom Nutrition. The investment provides Nutrabolt with an ownership stake of approximately 20%, making the company Bloom's largest investor. It's important to note that the Bloom co-founders (Mari Llewellyn and Greg LaVecchia) will remain the majority shareholders. This investment is part of a larger $90 million financing that comes at a perfect time for the TikTok viral Greens & Superfoods powder that has evolved from simply being a successful community-driven digital business to now a top-selling wellness product across mega-omnichannel retailers like Target and Walmart. This resulted in Bloom becoming one of the fastest-growing brands in supplement industry history. In this content, I'll breakdown the investment from both brand perspectives...and discuss what it could mean to the broader greens supplement market. FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaschallmba YOUTUBE - www.youtube.com/c/joshuaschall TWITTER - https://www.twitter.com/joshua_schall INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/joshua_schall FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/jschallconsulting --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshua-schall/support
In this episode, Mari Llewellyn, founder of Bloom Nutrition, shares her personal journey of health transformation and the creation of her successful brand. Bloom Nutrition offers a range of products, with their Greens powder becoming a standout success. Mari emphasizes the importance of taste, branding, and community in differentiating Bloom Nutrition from competitors. She also highlights the power of impactful stories and testimonials from customers. Mari discusses the challenges and emotional journey of entrepreneurship and offers terrific, inspiring advice for future entrepreneurs that is gold. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. To learn more about Mari Llewellyn and Bloom Nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/Marillewellyn/ https://www.instagram.com/bloomsupps https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomnu https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuit-of-wellness/id1655979078 https://bloomnu.com/ Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by reaching out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com or @KaraGoldin on all networks. Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/483
How do you turn a TINY side hustle into a full-on income stream? Even more, how do you make your side hustle a multimillion-dollar business that employs dozens of people and gives you the financial freedom to do what YOU'RE passionate about? Today, we chat with Mari Llewelyn, founder of Bloom Nutrition, about her incredible journey of weight loss, financial literacy, starting a side hustle, and growing a HUGE business. Mari's entrepreneurial journey started long before she decided to make supplements. One day, she woke up and realized she had hit rock bottom. She was the heaviest she had ever been, had no money to her name, zero autonomy, and close-to-no willpower to pick herself back up. After growing tired of relying on her parents for money in college, she decided to get a job at the front desk of a gym. She was making money, and things were starting to improve, but there was one big hurdle left: the weight. In this episode, Mari talks about her incredible journey to losing ninety pounds, how she started selling five-dollar workout programsfor extra cash, and her explosive social media growth that allowed her to build a multimillion-dollar business before age thirty! In This Episode We Cover Building money skills after being raised in a household where finances are “taboo” How to pick yourself up when you've hit “rock bottom” financially and emotionally Turning your social media followers into loyal customers when you start a business Starting tiny side hustles and the EASY way Mari made her first self-employed dollars Paid ads, marketing your product, and the one thing that helped Mari's business explode Developing products and how to know you've made something that customers will love And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Money Facebook Group Network with Other Investors on The Path to FIRE Through the BiggerPockets Forums Finance Review Guest Onboarding Join BiggerPockets for FREE Mindy on BiggerPockets Scott on BiggerPockets Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Apply to Be a Guest on The Money Show Podcast Talent Search! Money Moment Building a Massively Profitable Business Around Your Passions Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-482 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email us: moneymoment@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by fitness guru and founder of Bloom Nutrition, Mari Llewellyn. After losing 90 pounds and transforming her health in the process, Mari gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what inspired her to create her viral brand, Bloom Nutrition. She also shares with us her journey with birth control and what you need to know about its implications on your hormones. Plus, they dive into why you can't supplement your way out of a poor diet and how they navigate the growing presence of toxic body positivity when talking about health and wellness. For all links mentioned in this episode: www.drwillcole.com/podcastPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Go to Puori.com/WILLCOLE and use promo code WILLCOLE for 20% off site wide.Go to DrinkLMNT.com/WillCole to receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order when you purchase through our URL.Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/WILLCOLE OR use code WILLCOLE at checkout.Visit drinkAG1.com/willcole to get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.Visit tndickinsons.com/willcole for more information and to purchase.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of "Eighty Twenty," co-hosts Shanina Shaik and Georgia Sinclair interview Mari Llewellyn from Bloom Nutrition. Mari discusses her journey into podcasting and the evolution of her wellness-focused podcast, "Pursuit of Wellness." She shares her experiences with various guests, including hormone experts, carnivore diet advocates, and personal friends, highlighting the value of long-form conversations and the genuine authenticity that podcasts provide. The hosts discuss Mari's successful business, Bloom Nutrition, which she co-founded with her husband. Mari shares her inspiring story of personal transformation and the evolution of her business, from starting with a $5 workout guide to becoming a well-known brand with a diverse range of products, including Greens, known for their great taste. The discussion also delves into more personal topics, such as Mari's experience with health issues and her decision to come off birth control. She shares how her podcast journey led to a critical conversation about hormones, acne, and her overall well-being. Mari opens up about her own health struggles, including the impact of hormonal imbalances on her life, fertility concerns, and the lessons she's learned about the importance of managing stress. This episode is a deep dive into wellness, personal growth, and the journey of turning personal passion into a thriving business. It's a compelling conversation about the power of authenticity and the importance of open dialogue in the wellness industry.
Mari Llewellyn's personal wellness journey, highlighted by a remarkable 90-pound weight loss, brought her online fame and sparked the creation of her wellness brand, Bloom Nutrition. But it's Bloom's consumers who have been fanning its flames in recent years, evangelizing about the products' impact on their own journeys to better health and wellbeing. Founded in 2019, Bloom debuted as a direct-to-consumer brand of pre-workout powders and has since evolved into an omnichannel supplement company, anchored by its popular Greens & Superfoods products. The brand is bolstered by a thriving social media presence: Mari routinely touts products to her 1.5 million Instagram followers, while Bloom itself has 427,000 followers on the platform and over 660,000 on TikTok. Bloom had been solely focused on e-commerce until October 2022 when the brand landed its first retail partnership by entering over 600 Target locations. Just four months later, Walmart added its products to nearly 1,800 of its stores. After a year on shelf, Bloom is one of the highest turning brands in its category at Target according to co-founder Greg LaVecchia, who credited Bloom's social media prowess for driving sales and velocity. In this episode, Llewellyn and LaVecchia spoke about the company's roots and how its marketing strategy has gradually shifted away from an emphasis on her personal story to one of “letting the creators create.” They also discussed how they measure the return on its investment in social media, why hiring young talent has been key to success on TikTok and how they've supported Bloom's relationships with Target and Walmart. Show notes: 0:43: Interview: Mari Llewellyn and Greg LaVecchia, Co-Founders, Bloom Nutrition – Llewellyn and LaVecchia spoke about their “Pursuit of Wellness” podcast, the differences between their respective offices and coffee consumption before Llewellyn discussed how a dramatic shift in health habits led to her becoming an influential figure in the wellness community. They also explained how they developed a popular brand of resistance bands and takeaways from its success, where they saw an opportunity to innovate in the supplement category, the reason that Bloom aligns with thousands of influencers and why it trusts its social team to make the right decisions for the brand. Later, they explained why Gen Z and Gen Alpha – and not experienced marketing leaders – are best equipped to lead social media strategy, how LaVecchia convinced Target to take on Bloom and why it thrived early on despite bottom-shelf placement, and how in-person events have been effective for driving awareness and trial. Brands in this episode: Bloom Nutrition
Mari Llewellyn is the founder of Bloom Supplements and host of the Pursuit of Wellness podcast where she shares and inspires for a healthier wellness lifestyle. Mari along her husband Greg operate Bloom together and this year became Forbes 30 under 30 honorees. Mari is incredibly passionate about caring for physical and mental health all while making time for her horse, Beaux. Since she started riding as an adult, Mari has been sharing her horse journey on Instagram and is learning the gratification of building a relationship with horses. Listen in! Cover Photo By: @carmelsamiri
How did one of Amazon's best-selling nutrition companies just get blacklisted from the site? Nik and Moiz discuss the real reason Bloom Nutrition just got the boot—and turns out, it's not *quite* as bad as you think… which honestly might make this story crazier. Then, meet the #1 bestselling brand on Amazon you've probably never heard of. Why's this bedding giant making Moiz have an existential crisis? And how can business owners live with the fear that they're not doing enough? Later, Nik and Moiz discuss what the buyout of Hostess to Smuckers means for the snacking industry. Are we finally done with kale chips and other healthy snacks that taste like shit? If the guys have a say in it, yes, yes we are. Tatari has turned TV advertising into a digital-like experience: measured, real-time, and the ability to manage campaigns based on performance. Through a combination of technology, data science, and deep relationships with publishers, Tatari has developed the industry's leading measurement and buying platform specifically built for TV advertising— giving marketers a competitive edge and a clear way forward. https://www.tatari.tv/brands Want more DTC advice? Check out the Limited Supply YouTube page for more insider tips. Check out the Nik's DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJ And if you're looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the Limited Supply Slack Channel for Nik and Moiz's most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts. Follow Nik: Twitter: twitter.com/mrsharma Follow Moiz: Twitter: twitter.com/moizali
Pivotal is an interview-style segment that tackles topics in consumer packaged goods (CPG) and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) from the business leaders that live it EVERY DAY! If I asked you to make a list of the fastest-growing supplement brands of the 2020s, I'd consider you downright silly if you didn't include the name Bloom. Excuse the punny joke, but if you weren't aware…business is absolutely “bloom'in” at the supplement brand that Greg Lavecchia (Bloom CEO & Co-Founder) created with his wife and fitness influencer Mari Llewellyn. In our conversation, Greg and I cover everything from Bloom's "overnight success" and how the power of an audience-first CPG strategy propelled the early days to how 2020 changed everything for the company...in a good way. We also deep dive into Bloom's exceptional strategic alignment between its digital marketing playbook, sales channel strategy, and its Greens & Superfoods product. But these are just some of the fascinating topics we spoke in our conversation together... Thank you to Synergy Flavors for supporting this Pivotal episode. FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaschallmba YOUTUBE - www.youtube.com/c/joshuaschall TWITTER - https://www.twitter.com/joshua_schall INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/joshua_schall FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/jschallconsulting --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshua-schall/support
I denne uge deler Terese 3 gode lytteanbefalinger! Anbefalingerne tæller både amerikanske og danske podcasts, der alle handler om iværksætteri, selvudvikling og empowerment! Lyt med!NÆVNT I EPISODEN:She did it anywayMarina Middleton er en amerikansk forretningskvinde, kursusholder og podcastvært, der beskæftiger sig med branding og entreprenørskab. Ydermere er hun medstifter af The Blue Print Mastermind, der hjælper nye iværksættere på deres vej til succes.Pursuit of WellnessInspirerende Mari Llewellyn gennemgik en svær opvækst, og senere et større vægttab, hvilket blev startskuddet på hendes iværksætterrejse. Hun er blandt andet stifter af Bloom Nutrition og SLAY app. I denne podcast dykker hun ned i emner såsom selvudvikling, ernæring, træning, mentalt helbred, relationer, traumer og meget mere.LevelUp PodcastIværksætter, erhvervsjurist og oplægsholder, Kristin Assaad står bag den nye podcast LevelUp Podcast. Kristin har en imponerende og inspirerende rejse bag sig både professionelt såvel som personligt, og netop hendes rejse samt emner som ligger Kristin nært, herunder iværksætteri, karriere, networking, selvudvikling, selvdisciplin, gode vaner og meget andet taler hun om i denne podcast. Alt sammen med formålet om at vidensdele, motivere, inspirere og empower dig som lytter med.Billetter til Busigirl Career Club!CONNECT:Følg Busigirl Podcast på:Instagram, TikTok, LinkedInFølg Terese på:Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mari Llewellyn hit rock bottom in 2018, and decided to take ownership of her life. She transformed her life and health in small, sustainable steps that compounded to a 90 pound weight loss. She is the founder and president of Bloom Nutrition, the creator of Slay App, the host of the Pursuit of Wellness Podcast, and a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Become a Genius Life Premium Member and get ad-free episodes of the show, a monthly Ask Me Anything (AMA), and more! Learn more: http://thegeniuslife.com
Are you waiting for the “perfect moment” to launch your business? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Mari Llewellyn. Mari's inspiring story of self-healing takes center stage as she shares how she went from a low point of depression, gaining 60 pounds, and struggling with borderline personality disorder to losing 100 pounds and becoming a successful entrepreneur. She also discusses her journey to mental health recovery, shedding light on the importance of therapy and taking control of one's life. As we continue the conversation, Mari recounts her transformation from being an overweight and insecure individual to a confident, successful entrepreneur in the fitness industry. She emphasizes the significance of hard work, taking small steps, and staying authentic in your journey. Wrapping up our chat, Mari details her daily routine, her brand's growth through social media hiring, and her efforts in reaching out to influencers to align with her brand. She also talks about how her product ended up on the shelves of major retailers like Walmart and Target and shares her plans for the future. Mari Llewellyn is the founder of Bloom Nutrition and creator of the fitness app, Slay. In her weight-loss journey, she lost over 100 lbs. Throughout this weight-loss and self-love process, she fell in love with fitness and nutrition and was inspired to help others do the same. What we discuss: (0:00:01) - From Depression to Fitness Success (0:11:20) - Weight Loss and Fitness Transformation Journey (0:16:31) - Minimum Wage to Fitness App Success (0:28:33) - Building a Brand and Overcoming Challenges (0:32:22) - Building a Successful Specialized Business (0:41:48) - Brand Growth With Social Media Hiring (0:53:42) - Influencer Outreach and Company Growth (1:05:03) - Daily Routine and Work Responsibilities (1:08:15) - Spokesperson Role and Evening Routine (1:11:14) - Where to Find Mari's Products Key takeaways: Whether it be fitness, health, or business, people are constantly looking for shortcuts or hacks to attain their goals faster. However, there are no such things as hacks and shortcuts when it comes to success. Your only option is to do the hard work and it's truly the only thing that works. So many people in business wait for the perfect moment or until they have permission from someone. However, if you actually want to succeed, you need to pull the trigger and just launch it. You will learn a lot more from getting started than you ever will from trying to perfect a product or service. When it comes to marketing a brand on social media through influencer marketing, it's best to give the creatives you hire the opportunity to be creative. The truth is that content creators know their audience better than you ever will and have the secret formula to pushing your product to their audience profile. By restricting their creativity, the content which introduces your products may fall flat and not obtain the results you were hoping for given that it may not resonate with their audience. To learn more about Mari: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marillewellyn/?hl=en Website: https://bloomnu.com/ and https://slayapp.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xKOhJLfnQTGkWqFSodeCA My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's an extremely inspiring episode with Mari Llewellyn, the remarkable founder and president of Bloom Nutrition, creator of the revolutionary Slay app, and host of the popular Pursuit of Wellness podcast. Mari's personal journey in health and wellness, including her own transformation and weight loss journey, led her to become a mental health advocate and fitness entrepreneur, recognized on Forbes' prestigious 30 Under 30 list. In this episode, Mari opens up about her experiences hitting rock bottom and shares tips for creating lasting habit changes and achieving optimal well-being. She discusses her favorite healing foods, workout routines, and strategies for mental health, self-discipline, and self-love. Mari's passion for using food as medicine has influenced her journey and now she has a huge community invested in the transformative power of wellness. She and Elizabeth also talk about hyping yourself up when embarking on a transformation, building confidence with small baby steps, and how women are becoming a louder voice in the wellness arena. Find All Season 5 Episodes Here Find our NEW 18oz. Value Size edition of our best-selling Original Ancient Grain Granola, made with Regenerative Organic Certified® coconut oil and coconut sugar at Whole Foods nationwide: Click here to find a Whole Foods near you. Link to this: https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/storesMentioned: Food is Medicine Dr. Rhonda Patrick Chris WilliamsonAndrew HubermanDiary of a CEO Real AF PodcastSkinny Confidential Ice Roller Zevia Say Hi To Elizabeth and Purely Elizabeth: Website | InstagramMari: Pursuit of Wellness | Bloom | Slay
TW: Self harmWhy is self-love crucial for a fulfilling life? One answer lies in the transformative power of healthy living. Embracing self-love means nourishing our bodies, minds, and souls with the care they deserve. When we prioritize our well-being, engaging in regular exercise, consuming nutritious foods, and practicing mindfulness, we cultivate a profound connection with ourselves. Today on Almost Adulting, Violetta welcomes Pursuit of Wellness host and Bloom Nutrition founder Mari Llewellyn. Mari's journey to self betterment started when she finally decided to heal her body and mind through consuming a healthy diet and the continuous pursuit of wellness. She also shares her episodes of self harm, dealing with shame, and why showing up for yourself is the best form of self love. Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm ETSY: Use code: NEW for 10% off of your first purchase. Visit https://www.etsy.com/NOCD - Go to https://www.treatmyocd.com/ to book a free call today What to Listen For:00:00 Intro01:28 Leading an unhealthy life during college05:56 Self harm 09:43 Creating a life full of positivity11:40 Triggers and self harm episodes13:25 Self value14:54 Dealing with shame18:20 Advice for your younger self20:33 Living a mediocre life27:49 Shedding weight and getting fit29:49 Showing up for yourself31:08 PCOS36:38 Hormonal healing39:43 Founding Bloom42:58 Just keep tryingConnect with Mari on:https://www.instagram.com/marillewellyn/https://www.tiktok.com/@marillewellyn https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAUN0lbKJFUVzrys9qtgbdw https://bloomnu.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/0xKOhJLfnQTGkWqFSodeCA Get more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/ https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissues See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mari Llewellyn used to weigh over 250 pounds, now she is in incredible shape and runs a multi-million-dollar supplement brand. Her company, Bloom Nutrition, can now be found on the shelves of Target and Wal Mart nationwide. She's fought mental health issues, growing up in a traumatic household, and so much more in order to get where she is today. She's a truly inspiring story. And let's not forget what an amazing entrepreneur that she is. When she started her fitness journey, she started out by selling her workout and fitness plans for $5 on Instagram. And she just kept growing her community, and customer base and always invested her profits back into the business. I think you'll like this one And we're giving away some Bloom Nutrition Greens, their biggest seller. I've been drinking them for the past two weeks and they taste great and they give me every possible green on the planet. Just sign up for my weekly newsletter here to enter and I'll give them away on Friday. Good luck!
Today I sit down with my co-founder and husband Greg to tell the story of our company: Bloom Nutrition. If you're new here, you may have seen our greens all over Tik Tok, in celebrity's pantries, featured in Forbes etc. BUT if you've been here for a while you know that everything started out of my Dad's attic. This isn't just a business story, but a personal journey of our relationship as co-founders. This episode will be full of business advice, behind the scenes stories, relationship tips, and ultimately our advice on living your dream life. Let us know what you think! For Mari's Instagram click here! For Greg's Instagram click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition Greens click here! To download Mari's workout plan & recipes click here! From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I'm so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on Amazon, and a special offer just for our listeners - use code POW on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com for 10% off. Visit Carawayhome.com/POW to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/POW or use code POW at checkout. Caraway. Non-Toxic cookware made modern. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In today's conversation, Sofia and I get deep into her story. From private catholic school in Utah to becoming a podcast host in NYC, Sofia discusses childhood trauma, living in a Mormon society, drug use, abandonment issues, and more. We also discuss her healing process from her 'cancellation' in 2020. I think you will all get to know Sofia on a much deeper level today. I hope you guys love this episode, don't forget to follow/subscribe and leave a review so I know what you want to see next! For Mari's Instagram click here! For Sofia's Instagram click here! For Sofia's Podcast page click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition greens click here! To download Mari's workout plan & recipes click here! From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I'm so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on Amazon, and a special offer just for our listeners - use code POW on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com for 10% off. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today we're joined by the lovely Shira Barlow, also known as the food therapist. She's a nutrition expert, author and host of the Dear Media daily show: Good Instincts. In this episode we talk about mindful eating, and how to be more thoughtful with our meals. How to handle indulging, and what to do when we feel like we're 'over-restricting.' We also discuss harmful diet trends, such as ozempic. I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did! For Mari's Instagram click here! For Shira's Instagram click here! For Shira's Podcast page click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition greens click here! To download Mari's workout plan & recipes click here! Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/POW or use code POW at checkout to claim this deal. From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I'm so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on amazon and on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today we are joined by the fabulous Fiona Attix. My executive assistant and best friend. I get so many questions about Fi and our relationship, so we decided to hop on the microphone and spill the tea. Fi fills us in on her move to LA, working with a celebrity, and her self love journey. I think many of you will relate to her body image struggles. She has a ton of advice when it comes to building your dream life. Enjoy! For Mari's Instagram click here! For Fi's Instagram click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition greens click here! To download Mari's workout plan & recipes click here! 2023 Goal templates click here! Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today on the show we have Sabeena Ladha, founder & CEO of DEUX. Deux is a good for you gluten free & vegan edible cookie dough company. Sabeena and I chat about her evolution from the junk food industry to wellness, boundaries as a founder, and how to have the confidence in a board room. PLUS we spill the tea on our new Bloom x Deux collab: Mari's Matcha cookie dough! For Mari's Instagram click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition greens click here! To download Mari's workout plan & recipes click here! 2023 Goal templates click here! To shop DEUX cookie dough click here! Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today I sat down with the Liver King. You may have seen his viral 'meat' content on Tik Tok or Instagram. More recently, you may have heard of him through his exposed steroid use. However, there is much more to Liver King than meets the eye. On today's episode we get deep, and dive into his past. I think we have a lot to learn from his lifestyle and outlook on life even if we may not agree on everything. I think it's important to expose ourselves to new and different perspectives and I'm excited to be the first woman to interview him. Let me know what you think! For Mari's Instagram click here! For Liver King's Instagram click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition greens click here! To download Mari's workout plan & recipes click here! 2023 Goal templates click here! Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today's guest is Mari Llewellyn. Mari is a popular fitness guru, successful entrepreneur, avid mental health advocate and host of the Pursuit of Wellness podcast. At 250 pounds, Mari hit rock bottom, both mentally and physically. She decided to take ownership of her health and with the help of her now-husband, Greg, she was able to lose 90 pounds and finally find self-love. Llewellyn documented her astonishing mental and physical health journey via her online platforms which garnered her over 2M combined unique followers. She completely transformed her future and has now dedicated her life to help women from all backgrounds reach their full mental and physical potential. Through this mission, she launched Bloom Nutrition which is completely self-funded and grown through her own platforms. Today we talk about Mari's incredible story from start to finish and break down the steps she took to completely transform her life mentally, emotionally and physically and so much more. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:44 What 3 things helped Mari transform her life? 04:07 Mari hits rock bottom during college 07:42 What is BPD? (borderline personality disorder) 10:31 How did she handle being diagnosed with BPD? 13:15 What has helped Mari manage BPD? 15:55 Not letting her diagnosis define her 17:56 What were the first steps Mari took to change her life? 19:59 Coming off all medication 21:45 Overcoming gym intimidation 24:09 How did Mari begin to transform her health? 27:48 How long did it take her to lose 90 lb? 31:37 The importance of having a “why” 33:47 Does Mari struggle with her self image? 35:16 How to handle weight loss plateaus/setbacks 38:05 Other than fitness what else helps Mari cope with life? 39:46 Why Mari's relationship with her husband (Greg) is so special 42:37 Her relationship with her family (& accepting them for who they are) 45:52 The picture that started Mari's business 49:24 Bloom nutrition (their supplement company) 51:05 Mari finishes college! 53:26 What's next on her healing journey? 55:39 Did Mari ever reach a point where fitness didn't help her emotionally? Episode Resources: Connect with Mari Instagram Bloom Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you've consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov
On today's episode we talk to my husband and co-founder Greg LaVecchia. Greg tells the story of how he fell in love with bodybuilding plus how he used his experience to help me on my journey. We dive into the complexity of owning a business with your significant other, and his mindset when it comes to success in business. For Mari's Instagram click here! For Greg's Instagram click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition greens click here! To download Mari's workout plan & recipes click here! 2023 Goal templates click here! Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to the Pursuit of Wellness! Today is a solo episode where I dive deep into my story and WHY I started a podcast. From childhood trauma to my BPD diagnosis, plus my fitness journey and starting my own businesses. We go beyond my 'before and after' and discuss my transformation on a deeper level. For Mari's Instagram click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition greens click here! To download Mari's workout plan & recipes click here! 2023 Goal templates click here! Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mari Llewellyn is a popular fitness guru, successful entrepreneur, and avid mental health advocate. Specifically, she is the founder of the viral health sensation, Bloom Nutrition as well as the founder and curator of the popular online fitness app, The Slay App. She also launched her first podcast called 'Pursuit of Wellness'. Mari documented her astonishing mental and physical health journey of losing 90lbs via her online platforms which garnered her over 2M combined followers. She completely transformed her future and has now dedicated her life to helping women from all backgrounds reach their full mental and physical potential. Through this mission, Mari launched both of her businesses which are completely self-funded and grown through her owned platforms.Connect with MariInstagramMari's Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mari Llewellyn, influencer, entrepreneur and co-founder of Bloom Nutrition and Mari Fitness, hit rock bottom both mentally and physically and eventually found her way onto Forbes 30 Under 30 list. We discuss her wellness journey and how she overcame trauma, depression, and multiple suicide attempts, as well as a borderline personality disorder diagnosis, to completely change her lifestyle, lose 90lbs and thrive in all aspects of her life. We delve into how she stays consistent, how she manages her BPD especially with constant public scrutiny, and her tips for living your best, healthiest, and most confident life. Visit athleticgreens.com/blondefiles for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Shop K18's leave-in molecular repair hair mask at Sephora and sephora.com. Produced by Dear Media. Right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/BLONDE or enter code BLONDE at checkout. With shiny gifts for everyone, Mejuri is where wishlists come true. Simplify your holiday shopping and go to mejuri.com.
After infertility and an initial C-section due to breech presentation, Julia knew that a VBAC was the redemption she needed. During her VBAC prep, she truly did it all.Julia labored hard, completely dilated, and pushed like a warrior. She was calling the shots and was fully supported every step of the way. But as she pushed, the radiating shoulder pain became hard to ignore. Baby's heart was decelerating. Yellow-tinged amniotic fluid suggested meconium.Julia wanted to keep pushing, but she also knew something wasn't right. Julia proved her true strength by listening. She put her body and her baby above her own birth dreams. We are SO proud of Julia's courage and know you will be inspired by her many victories!Additional linksBloom NutritionTVL Blog: Understanding Uterine RuptureTVL Blog: How To Cope When You Don't Get Your VBACTVL CBAC Facebook CommunityHow to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for ParentsFull transcriptNote: All transcripts are edited to correct grammar, false starts, and filler words. Meagan: Happy Wednesday, everybody. This is Meagan with The VBAC Link and we have our friend, Julia, with us today. Julia's story is going to be a CBAC. I love CBAC stories. I know that here at The VBAC Link, you think, “Oh, it should be all VBAC,” because that's what we talk about which yes, it is a main focus of VBAC, but we don't want to forget about our CBAC mamas. I was a CBAC mama myself and it is so important to talk about that as well because just like every first birth may unexpectedly go into a Cesarean, so are those VBAC births. Sometimes those are unexpected. Sometimes they are desired, and so we really like to talk about everything here and share all of the pros and the cons of everything. I am excited about Julia's story. I feel like in so many ways, even though I have had a VBAC, I can connect to CBACs so deeply as well because I have had a CBAC. That CBAC wasn't actually something that I desired necessarily, but that CBAC was something that I found a lot of healing through. So I'm excited to go into this story. Review of the WeekMeagan: But of course, you know we have a Review of the Week. We are always looking for more reviews so if you haven't yet, feel free to jump over on Apple or wherever you are listening or email us. Google and send us a review. We would love to know how you feel about The VBAC Link podcast and how the stories of all of these incredible people are changing the way you're viewing and the things that you are learning along your journey. This review is actually on our VBAC course for our Ultimate Parents' VBAC Course. This is from Dani and it says, “This course gave me the knowledge and confidence I needed to move forward with my plan to have an HBAC.” If you didn't know, HBAC is home birth after Cesarean. “When you realize that VBAC is just birth and hear the studies and insights that eliminate the mess and evoke a lot of the fear in many C-section mamas, you realize you've got this. I was empowered to find a provider that truly supported me and realize how much my gut was telling me my previous provider was not the way to go. I can't wait to share my HBAC story when the time comes. Thank you so much for all you do.”And thank you, Dani. That is amazing. That is what we want to do here at The VBAC Link. We want to share all of the pros, the cons, and prepare you the way you need to be prepared whether that is for a vaginal birth after a Cesarean or a Cesarean birth after a Cesarean or home birth. Whatever that may be, we want to empower you and put the tools in your pocket for you to use. So if you have any other questions about our online course, we actually have them for birth workers as well. We have certified doulas, which, also, if you are looking for a doula, check out our website. We have so many incredible doulas all over the world. Seriously, all over the world. You can go to thevbaclink.com and click “courses” or “find a doula” to learn more about our online self-paced course. Julia's StoryMeagan: Okay, Julia. I am so excited to talk with you today. Thank you so much for being here with us, for taking the time out of your day, and for being someone to share a very vulnerable space because I know sometimes CBAC is vulnerable. It is vulnerable, but I'm looking at your picture of you holding your baby after your C-section and it is beautiful. You are glowing. You are absolutely glowing. I mean, your smile is amazing. So I will turn the time over to you to share your experience with a CBAC. Julia: Okay, thank you so much. I'm so honored to be here at The VBAC Link. I had the goal of sharing a VBAC story, but I am proud of myself for coming back and sharing my CBAC story regardless even though it didn't turn out the way I had planned it to. I hope that my story can help at least one other person as your stories have helped me. Meagan: Yes. Yeah. It will. It definitely will. I remember having that feeling of that too of wanting so badly to share my VBAC story on The Birth Hour actually if you guys know The Birth Hour podcast. Julia: Yep. Yep, I'm very familiar. Meagan: I was like, “I am going to be a VBAC. I'm going to share on The Birth Hour.” It was not a VBAC and then I was like, “Oh.” And I did. I kind of was like, “Oh. I won't submit it.” But I regret that. I totally regret that. I actually did submit my VBAC story as well. They get so many submissions as well, but I am so glad that you are here and that you are proud of yourself because you should be. Julia: Mhmm, yeah. Thank you. Thank you. So I'll start out by tracing back to my first pregnancy because it paves the way for my second pregnancy and birth if that's okay. Meagan: Right. Right. Yeah, absolutely. Julia: Going back, starting in October 2018, my husband and I had just gotten married and we were ready to start a family. My story has a bit of infertility in it, so I'll touch on that if that's okay. Yeah. I started trying to get pregnant in October 2018 and wasn't getting my period. I decided to take matters into my own hands very quickly and go see an OB. They started me on medicated cycles with them, and I did three of those. Those were unsuccessful. In September 2019, I went to a reproductive endocrinologist, and in November, so two months later, we did our first IUI and it was successful. That's how my first daughter was conceived. Just wanted to touch on infertility. It's over now, but it was quite a big part of my story too because just another– I thought my body could do something that is always talked about happening very easily and it didn't, so that was crushing at the time. It still is part of who I am and also dictated my feelings with my C-sections. I'll fast forward to finding out that I would need a C-section with my daughter, Charlotte. My pregnancy with her was uncomplicated aside from happening during COVID and just not having a lot of support during that time. I just did an online birth class through my hospital that was just very cookie-cutter. I didn't really get the opportunity to explore. I did interview some doulas in April 2020 and then it never really came to fruition. When I was 37 weeks, I found out that Charlotte was breech. There had been no indications of it up until that point. My OB does a check at 36 weeks to see if baby is head down and I was a little late for that. That appointment was a little further down. Meagan: Delayed. Julia: Yeah. Delayed. I didn't get seen until 37 weeks and then at that point, it's kind of a lot to find out that your baby is breech then because efforts to try and turn them are not as easy. It happens, I'm sure, but not for me. I had the opportunity to try an ECV, an external cephalic version, but I opted not to. I just didn't have a good feeling about it. They scheduled my C-section for August 6th. I will say that this was hard for me to cope with. I did have a period of grieving. During my whole pregnancy, people would ask me what my birth plan was and I said, “Anything but a C-section.” When that happened to me, I felt that I had jinxed myself, but I know that's not necessarily true. Her birth was on August 6th of 2020. I went in at noon. They gave me a COVID test. They hooked me up to the machines. There was a little delay because my OB was dealing with a vaginal birth. I remember at the time, even then, I was like, “That hurts,” that the person having a vaginal birth is getting precedence over me. It just was one last dig that I wasn't getting the vaginal birth that I had hoped for because I had been hoping for a vaginal birth.But anyways, they took me back at 3:00 and my daughter was born shortly after. I had no problems with breastfeeding. She latched quickly. I was only in the hospital for 36 hours just, especially during COVID, they were encouraging people to leave as quickly as possible as long as things were okay. That was my story, so I do think I went home a little too early post-C-section. I remember taking that first trip up my stairs because I live in a two-story home and it was brutal. Meagan: Yeah. I had stairs with my second C-section. We had a breezeway that you had to pull down and then you had to climb upstairs to get to the first level and then climb up the stairs to get to the second level. There were 16-17 stairs in each set. I was just crawling, crawling up them. I was like, “I'm not coming downstairs. Everyone can bring me food. I'm not coming back down.” Julia: Yeah. Yeah, yeah. I had dinner in bed that night or the next few nights. Yeah. Same story. I was like, “I'm not going back down for a while. So I dealt with that. Overall, my feelings around it were I was disappointed that I didn't get my vaginal birth, but as the weeks went by, my experience as I looked back, was okay. It was straightforward. No complications and my recovery went well. It was hard though as we just talked about it. It's easy to glaze over that. I had started to read already about pregnancy number two and how it's extra hard to care for your first child while recovering from a C-section so that was a big motivator for me for my next birth. But yeah. Pretty soon after, I remember sitting in the rocking chair with my daughter while I was nap-trapped and getting on forums researching about C-sections and having weird, sad feelings about having a C-section after a birth. I think that was new to me. I felt a lot of feelings of inadequacy or just disappointment around it. I didn't quite know that that was normal and then I think researching that led me to find out that a VBAC was an option. It's interesting to think back to a time when I didn't know what a VBAC was really. Meagan: Right? Julia: I could talk about it for hours now. But yeah, that term VBAC kept coming up, so I knew that in my next pregnancy that that was what I wanted to aim for in my next birth. After my daughter turned one in August 2021, I pretty quickly wanted to start trying for number two. One, I was genuinely excited to try and start working towards a VBAC, and given my history of infertility, I wanted to get started sooner rather than later. We had to get help with getting pregnant again. We did an IUI and we were lucky enough that it was successful on the first try again. That was in September 2021. I pretty quickly started forming my birth team just having already done so much research on VBAC and knowing that was essential to success. I did go to my first OB appointment at my old OB's office and just wanted to pick their brains about what their policy was on VBAC. They told me that they don't induce VBACs or don't induce with a previous Cesarean delivery. They would give me up until 40 weeks up until my due date to go into labor naturally but if I didn't, they would schedule a C-section. I heard that and I was like, “Yeah, I'm out of here.” I, in the meantime, joined some local mom groups and my local ICAN chapter Facebook group. I stumbled upon this group of midwives in the Michigan area that was close to me that was very VBAC friendly. I read a lot of success stories with that group of midwives. There was one in particular whose name kept coming up. I reached out to them and got set up with their group. I had to switch complete hospital systems. It was a little complicated but it was worth it. I switched providers and I also hired a doula very early on or signed on with her very early on, maybe at 9-10 weeks into my pregnancy. She also offered Hypnobirthing classes so my husband and I did those virtually. That was really cool. Like I said, with my first pregnancy, I really didn't get much support to help me towards a vaginal birth although I ended up with my daughter being breech and if I had prepared, that wouldn't have necessarily changed things much. But I felt really well supported during this pregnancy through those Hypnobirthing classes and exploring the more holistic way of prepping for birth. I got really into– I mean, I will say it was towards the end when I really started practicing my Hypnobirthing breathing and practicing the meditations. I did that and I also started seeing a chiropractor at 20 weeks. I went pretty much every week especially given my history of having a breech baby, I wanted to optimize my pelvic alignment for that. So that was another way that I felt supported just constantly getting really good, positive feedback from my providers like, “Oh yeah. You are such a good candidate for VBAC. You're doing all of the right things.”I also did the Spinning Babies Daily Essentials. I was constantly thinking about my posture and my sitting position when I was sitting at night on my couch. I would sit forward again to promote good alignment with the baby's head. I did all of the usual. At 34 weeks, I started red raspberry leaf tea. At 36 weeks, I started eating dates 3 times a day. I was walking. I was sitting on my birthing ball a lot more towards the end just to ideally promote labor to start naturally because as I got closer to the end of my pregnancy, the pressure to go into labor naturally started to build in my head just because I read that the best chance of success with a VBAC is going into labor naturally. That was heavy on my mind as it got closer and closer. I live in Michigan, but I'm originally from Massachusetts so my mom flew out the day before my due date which was June 17th of 2022. When she came out, I felt even more pressure. She was not pressuring me at all, but I just felt the pressure building like, “Okay. The spotlight's on me to go into labor.” I just remember those few days until I did ultimately “go into labor” were very hard emotionally but they were also nice. I spent it walking with my mom and just doing activities with my daughter to pass the time. It was a time I was very much present just because I was very much aware as the days went by that I would inevitably be having this baby sooner than later. I went in at 39 weeks for my checkup and I knew I wanted to get checked then. I hadn't been checked until then. I was tempted to but I didn't just to avoid the mental gymnastics of dilation and all that. At 39 weeks, my midwife checked me and I was a fingertip dilated, but she said I was very soft. My cervix was very soft and my cervix was 80% effaced. She was very hopeful about that. I went home and Googled that. They said that was a good place to be for labor to start eventually. I wasn't totally closed and high or anything like that. I had the next checkup at 40 weeks and 4 days. I was still the same, a fingertip. Soft cervix, 80% effaced so I was a little discouraged by that. In the meantime, I had started upping my attempts to induce labor naturally. I started pumping at night. I did a lot of curb walking and my doula encouraged me to buy some clary sage essential oil. I guess if you put some on your feet and I had my husband massage my feet with the clary sage oil and put it on some pressure points that it could help kickstart labor. Meagan: Spleen 6 can help. A lot of people go and get pedicures and then they go into labor and they're like, “Oh what?” That's what they're doing. They're massaging down there really well and it can totally help. Yeah. Julia: Yeah. Yeah, so I did that clary sage and the foot massage the night before I did actually technically go into labor. I don't know if that helped or if that kickstarted things. At 40 weeks and 5 days, it was about 9:00 in the morning and I was sitting down for breakfast with my daughter. My mom was there and my husband was there, but he was working from home. I went to go stand up and I felt a warm gush of fluid. I was like, “Oh, that's interesting.” I stopped and said, “Oh my god. I think I just peed myself.”Yeah. Of all the ways I thought my labor would start, I never thought it would be with my water breaking. I don't know why. You always hear that women are like, “I'm just peeing myself. That's not my water breaking.” It didn't come out in a big gush, but it was small gushes throughout the morning. I put on a pad and I did notice even from the beginning that my pad was a little yellow-ish tinged. I didn't think too much of it. Immediately, my mind went to meconium, but I thought that would be a little more green or brown, I think I was reading, so I wasn't too concerned about that. I just went about my morning because I was still skeptical that I wasn't peeing myself and that it was my water. Around noon, I texted my doula to let her know. She was excited that things were happening. I did tell her that the pad had a little bit of a yellowish tinge. She texted back that it was likely meconium but to not be too concerned. Once she confirmed that I got anxious just from what I had heard from birth stories. That's not the best way to start labor is one, your water breaking first without really any cramping or contractions afterward. That was the other side of it. I didn't really have a lot of cramping afterward that was indicating that labor was picking up. Once she told me that was meconium, I pretty much was like, “Okay. We need to go to the hospital.” I think in an ideal world given that I was trying to avoid intervention as long as I could that I would maybe hang out at home for a little while longer to see if labor progressed, but once I heard it could have been meconium, I was like, “Okay. We need to go.” So we did. I arrived around 1:00 p.m. that day. I went to triage and got checked. They confirmed that my water had broken and that there was some meconium staining as they called it. I got checked in. We went over my birth plan. The vibe was very positive and I had submitted a birth plan to my midwife. She submitted it to the hospital so it was very nice to know that they were on board with my birth plan. They had looked it over. The midwife that came in to check me said, “I know what your birth plan is and what you want.” That was really nice to hear already and to feel supported. They checked me in. I got into a room and they encouraged me to walk the halls to kickstart contractions and also tried nipple stimulation with pumping. They recommended pumping for 10 minutes on, 20 minutes off, and also going in the shower. All of the rooms at the hospital where I delivered had a tub and a shower. They encouraged me to go in there and use the showerhead for nipple stimulation as well to help kickstart contractions. I did that from 1:00 until about 8:00 p.m. Labor really didn't start up. Around 8:30, the midwife came in and we decided to start Pitocin. I wasn't too keen on it just because I knew that starting any intervention like that could decrease my chances of VBAC, but I was also at the same time excited to get contractions going and get things started just because I knew that I was on somewhat of a clock. My midwife group did not push the time between when my water broke and when I would have to deliver. They didn't put that pressure on me which was very nice, but in my head, I knew that I personally didn't want it if there was something going on, I didn't want my baby to be in danger given that my water had been broken for 12 hours already. It broke at 9:00 a.m. and this was around 9:00 p.m. when we started Pitocin and there was some meconium staining in it. I was nervous for myself. I put faith in my midwives, but I knew that I was also concerned. Initially, she started at 2 units of Pitocin and then upped it every hour I believe. She upped it, I want to say, by 2 units every hour. Around 11:00, things picked up. I took a selfie of myself in the hospital bed at 10:45. I was looking back at my pictures. I was smiling and that was the last picture I took for the remainder of the birth up until my daughter was born. That's how I know that at 11:00 things started to pick up because that's when I went into labor land and full-on contractions. My husband and I started timing contractions. I was really excited to feel a contraction. I wanted to deliver vaginally of course, but one thing that I missed out on with my first birth was the labor experience because it was planned. I didn't feel a single contraction with my first birth so I was excited to feel that and at least have that experience I did get that experience so that's something that has helped me come to terms with it all. When the contractions started, I was happy although I was in pain. We were just trying different positions. I went into the tub and since I was a VBAC, I was on continuous monitoring so being in the tub was hard, but my nurse was great about making sure that the monitors stayed on my belly even when I was writhing around in pain in the tub. They had the band around my belly and then they put a pantyhose sleeve over it to secure the monitor, but it did keep moving around and all that. They never made me get out of the tub or anything to keep it more secure. That didn't happen. They just worked hard to do their best. Around 5:00 a.m. on the next day, I was up to about 12 units of Pitocin. I was reading back through my notes and my midwife said I wasn't tolerating those contractions very well, so she turned it down to 10 units. I will backtrack a little bit and say that around 3:00, my doula showed up just because I was in a lot of pain but I wasn't ready for pain relief yet and just wanted her to come and help me along. My doula showed up around 3:00 a.m.She was very supportive and was helping me through contractions. She did encourage me to get in the tub another time even though I had gotten out. It just was not working for me. It was not giving me pain relief. The tub wasn't very big. It was kind of like your classic tub, so it was hard to really get in a comfortable position. It even felt like the contractions were worse in the tub. I didn't experience that relief that I thought the water might give me. Around 6:00 or so, we started talking about pain relief medication. They gave me the option for fentanyl which, they said, would be a short burst of relief, or the epidural. I was pretty well educated on both options, but I did take a little while to make the decision to ultimately go with the epidural just because I knew that again, it could slow down my labor and could lead to not achieving my goal of a VBAC. I was contracting every 2-4 minutes at that point. The surges, I guess I haven't been calling them surges as we had been taught in Hypnobirthing. The surges were very intense. Around 7:00, I got the epidural and I felt some relief when they gave it to me. They pretty much encouraged me to take a nap. I was able to close my eyes for 40 minutes but didn't sleep too long. I didn't get that 3 or 4-hour nap that you sometimes get post-epidural. And then around 10:00, I said that I was feeling some pubic bone pressure. It was just very intense and I could not ignore it. It didn't seem like the epidural was touching it much. I will say that I wasn't using the epidural button too much to give me more medication. I don't know why. I think that maybe I was just in labor land and didn't think to use it. I did press it a couple of times and it didn't really seem to touch the pubic bone pressure. I had the midwife come in. She checked me at that point around 10:00 a.m. I was 5 centimeters dilated which was exciting. Meagan: Yeah. That's way awesome. That's really awesome. Julia: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I know. The whole time, I was just in disbelief that I was living the story that I had heard so many times of actually having interventions and dilating and all that. But when she checked me, I was 5 centimeters, but she also said that the baby was malpositioned. Her chin wasn't tucked as it should be. It was up, so that was likely causing the pubic bone pressure and also keeping me from dilating more. They hadn't checked me much. I think that was the first time they had checked me since I went to triage the previous day just because my water had broken and they try to avoid that as much as they can to reduce the risk of infection. So from 10:00 until 3:00, we worked on getting the baby to move into a better position so that I could dilate more. I think a midwife checked me at another point between 10 and 3 and I hadn't progressed at all. I think there was a little bit of pressure or just a little bit of tension with not dilating during that time, and given the “clock” that I was on with my water broken. We talked about options for what would happen if I didn't progress more, but by 3:00, she did check me again and I was 7 centimeters dilated. I remember being like, “Oh my gosh. I'm going to have my VBAC. It's happening.” I remember crying because I was really concerned that I wasn't going to progress. Especially, I think I was blaming it on the epidural which made me nervous. So that was exciting. Right after that, from 3:00-5:00, I took a nap. It was a really nice time. While I was sleeping, my doula was reading me birth affirmations and up until that point, she had also been helping with different positions as we had tried to move the baby's head down. I had my head up on the top of the bed facing down on the bed, my head on the top of the bed and she was just reading me birth affirmations and helping me through contractions. In hindsight, it was such a nice time. While I was in a lot of pain, I was enjoying it. I will say a lot of my pain was in my butt and back area. I think I was having back labor. My husband, I haven't given him any credit yet, but he was amazing during birth and was really putting counterpressure on my back to help counteract the pain that I was feeling down there. It was just really, really, really good with how he worked with me and how he helped me to get through each contraction. That was most of the day. I woke up around 5:30 and I felt pubic pain again and then all of a sudden, it radiated up to the top of my abdomen under the top of my rib cage and it also radiated up into my clavicle. Immediately, I got on all fours and I was like, “I do not feel good.” It was interesting because earlier in the day when I felt that pubic pressure, I was questioning, “Oh, is this uterine rupture?” My doula said, “No. Usually, if you have a uterine rupture, one symptom is that you have pain up in your shoulders.” I was like, “Oh. I don't have that” at the time when I first felt that pain, but they had attributed it to the malpositioning of the baby. Fast forward to when I said I was in a lot of pain and said, “I really don't feel good,” I did have that pain in my shoulder. Immediately, I was like, “Oh my god. This is happening. This is rupture.” None of the midwives or nurses were saying that it was. I guess I learned during all of this that there aren't a lot of easy ways to know if you have had a rupture. It was kind of up to me to communicate how I was feeling. Meagan: right. Julia: You know, because I could have gone along and ignored that pain or thought it was maybe related to contractions or the baby moving down, but it was a distinct pain. At that time, I also started throwing up, but it was at the time that could be transition. I think the nurses thought that was what it was. Meagan: Baby was doing okay at this point?Julia: Yeah. Baby was great up until this point. Yeah. In all my notes, it said, “Fetal heart tones great, in the 140s,” but after I had that episode or series of episodes of vomiting, the fetal heart rate dropped. That's when things started to get a little dicey or they were dicey. It had been very chill and just letting me do my thing up until that point, but then they started saying, “Okay. We need to start making some decisions because we are having some decels.” That was happening at the same time that iI was dealing with the pain. I forgot some of what happened next, but I had pretty good notes from my doctors that helped refresh my memory and one of the OBs came in. I guess baby had flipped OP, so one of the OBs came in and actually turned her to be in the right position, so that was great. At that point, I was complete. They gave me permission to start pushing. Meanwhile, I was still dealing with this pain. I had become, I think I just stopped talking about the pain as much thinking, “Oh maybe if I don't talk about it, it'll go away” or that I could still carry on with pushing and get this all over with and get my vaginal birth. They gave me a chance to push. I pushed for about an hour. I always hear how it feels like it was five minutes, but it was a full hour of pushing and it felt like it went by really quickly. I think during this time, they had inserted an IUPC, the intrauterine pressure catheter just as a way to also monitor how baby was doing and also to backup the pain I was feeling to see if anything was off, maybe they would pick it up with that because that's the only true way to measure the strength of uterine contractions I guess. I started pushing. It was a really exciting time. I had all my team around me. I had my doula put washcloths on my forehead. I had my husband on one side. My mom was actually there. She was just coming to visit because the rule was that I could have two people at my bedside during birth, two extra support people. My mom was able to come and go to the hospital as she wanted to, but she couldn't be at my bedside. She walked in at the exact same time that my pain started. It was probably traumatic for her to walk into that. I was screaming and vomiting. Everyone was caught up in that, so I think people forgot about the rule and just ignored it. She was able to be at my bedside while I was pushing too which was really cool because having given birth back in August 2020, I just had my husband which I'm grateful for, but I didn't have my mom there and I'm very close with her, so it was just like a dream come true to have my mom there while I was pushing, my husband there, my doula, all of the midwives there encouraging me and cheering me on. They brought over a mirror and I got to see the baby's head. They even brought the pull-up bar or whatever and wrapped a sheet around it and had me pull on that to help me. Meagan: They call that tug-of-war. That's what it's called. Tug-of-war.Julia: Tug-of-war. Yeah. Yeah, so that was really great aside from the intense pain I was feeling. I really didn't feel like I could push effectively. I was pushing, but I just couldn't push how I thought I should because of this pain. I felt like if I pushed too hard, something was going to happen. Something was going to burst because I did have that in the back of my head that it was probably my uterus rupturing. Like I said, they trusted me to tell them to make the call if things weren't feeling right. You know, of course, I had done all of this work, and yeah. I had done all of this work to prepare for a VBAC and I really, really wanted this to happen, so I had quieted down about the pain. They let me keep pushing, but then at some point, I was like, “What I'm doing is either putting my life and/or my daughter's life at risk.” I felt kind of selfish continuing to push despite having this pain and despite pushing through what my body was telling me to do. I just knew something wasn't right. They had, of course, brought up the concept of the C-section around this time, but they were giving me the chance to see if baby could progress further down. I was pushing and like I said, I didn't feel effective enough and it was reflected because baby was not moving down that the rate that they would have hoped, and given that the baby was having heart decels, that was really concerning to them. I ultimately made the call for the C-section because I just couldn't keep doing it. Like I said, I knew something wasn't right and if I continued to push, I was probably putting myself or my daughter at risk. So that was around 6:30 and then once I made that call, everything was a flurry. I had a C-section before, so I know how things in the OR how busy it gets, and how quickly it gets busy, but I hadn't had an emergency C-section yet, so that was just a new experience. It was a lot to go from pushing and everyone cheering me on to getting prepped for surgery, getting pulled this way and that way. I had said that my epidural wasn't working very well. The OB that had since taken over now that it had taken a turn and it might be heading towards the surgery route, the midwives had to step back a little bit. The OBs were in the room and my OB had mentioned something about, “You might have to be put out.” I said, “I would go for the C-section, but I knew that if I had to go under general anesthesia, I was not going to be good mentally.” I did not want that. I did not want to be asleep when my daughter was born.So I did say that. I did advocate for that. I said, “Can't the epidural be converted to a spinal?” The anesthesiologist was already in there. She was optimistic about that. I forget why it might not have happened and why it's hard to convert one to the other, but I knew that was a thing that could be done, so I pushed for that. I said multiple times, “I do not want to be put to sleep,” so I'm happy about that at least. And then, yeah. I forget if I walked or was wheeled to the OR, but I was in so much pain at that point. I couldn't wait for the spinal because I knew the relief that it gives. You feel nothing from the neck down, so I couldn't wait for the spinal. At that point, my doula said that she was going to leave. I was just about to step into the OR and she said she was going to leave. I don't know what the rules were, but I believe that just my husband or one support person could go into the OR with me. My mom was still there at that time, so she could be waiting in recovery for me, so my doula said that she was going to leave but that she would check in with me the next day. Yeah. So I remember going into the OR and I had just done this less than two years ago so I remember the whole story of how it goes. You know, getting the spinal, then laying me down quickly, and doing the time out, then the surgery started. I wasn't sad at that time. My focus had shifted to, “Is the baby going to be okay?” During surgery, at one point, they said, “Yeah. You had a rupture,” so I knew. Meagan: So you did? Did they confirm a full rupture? Julia: My doctor said it depends on who you ask. What ended up happening was not a complete or catastrophic rupture. Meagan: A dehiscence? Julia: Exactly, yeah. Meagan: Okay. Julia: A dehiscence. It was a 3-centimeter dehiscence that was not coming from my scar at all. It was in my uterine wall elsewhere down below, lower in my abdomen but not near my scar. There was amniotic fluid and meconium leaking out of it into my abdomen. Yeah. So all the while, I was still feeling this pain and this clavicle pain is what became my primary pain during all of it. During the surgery, I kept trying to move because I was in so much pain. The anesthesiologist kept saying, “You have to sit still. You have to sit still.” So that was very hard. So once I was in surgery, my focus shifted to my daughter. I had requested, as I was going into the OR, for a clear sheet. I was trying to fumble for ways that I could make it a gentle C-section as best as I could. I didn't really prepare for that. I didn't really put in my birth plan what to do in the chance of a C-section. So I asked for the clear drape, but I don't think that my daughter was doing well enough when she came out to drop the drape. They never did and I'm assuming that's why.I've also gone through and read her notes and her APGAR score at one minute was a 4. She wasn't doing so great. She had to be resuscitated somewhat, then by five minutes, her APGAR was a 9. They did say that her cord gasses were concerning, so they did end up having to take her to the special care nursery. But as you saw in the picture, I was able to be with my daughter for some time. I got a picture with her. She was there for a while. Again, it felt like I was in there for five minutes, but I was in there for probably an hour and a half. I had my husband go with her to the special care nursery once they said they had to take her. I was just there and yeah. As they were sewing me back up, they pressed on my uterus. I forget what they were doing but they pushed on my uterus. Meagan: Probably Credé. Julia: Yeah, is that right? Yeah. Meagan: Yeah, they are checking for bleeding and clogs and those types of things. And probably fundal height. Julia: Yeah, they did something, but it made me scream from the pain that it caused. That was a little traumatic, but eventually, I was wheeled out to recovery and my mom was there. Luckily, my daughter only had to be in the special care nursery for two hours I believe. I was reunited with her in recovery and she latched right away and all that good stuff. I was very grateful for that. Shortly after, my OB who did the surgery came in and started talking to me about the rupture. She did call it dehiscence but she said in her book, any sort of tearing in the uterus is a rupture. She told me that I could get pregnant again, but I'd have to wait. I think at the time she said 18 months to conceive again and then she went on to say that a future pregnancy would be very closely monitored and that I would have to deliver between 36 and 37 weeks.That was pretty heavy for me. Meagan: Yeah. Julia: And still something that I am still working through. I guess I feel most sad about the repercussions of trying for the VBAC on future pregnancies just because I tell myself that if I had gone for a repeat C-section, none of this would have happened and I could have gone forward and tried for a VBA2C. Yeah, but as I've thought about it, if I hadn't tried, I would have been very disappointed. I had to try at that point, so I'm glad I got the labor experience that I had hoped for. Like I said, I got to that point where I was pushing. Everyone was cheering around me. I had my doula. I was doing the position changes and getting in the tub, birth affirmations, and all of that but I didn't end up getting to deliver vaginally which was a big part of my goal and still something that I am working through. But after the fact, I did realize that my daughter could have been– things could have turned out worse for sure. I'm very grateful for her health and my health. I did have some complications after the birth. I had to go to the ER twice in the week after her birth because I had this debilitating pain in my ribs and still on my clavicles. They ended up telling me that it was just trapped air which sounds silly because of how much pain I was in. Meagan: No. It's not silly. I had that with my second C-section. Julia: Really? Meagan: It's no joke. Julia: Yeah. Meagan: I'm like, “I just want to poke a hole right here in my shoulder.” It was so bad. Julia: Yeah. Yeah. Whenever I moved, it was debilitating pain. It was crazy. It was trapped air and then also as I had mentioned, the meconium and amniotic fluid had gone up into my abdomen, so that was causing a lot of irritation. Yeah, so the first week of my daughter's life, I was in and out of the ER. I had to have a CAT scan at one point and drink the contrast. They recommend not breastfeeding and pumping and dumping for 1-2 days after that so I did have to give her formula for a day. At the time, I was like, “Whatever. Everything's gone not how I had planned, so whatever. I guess I'll give her formula for a day.” But it was just a day. It is what it is. Meagan: Yeah, but it impacted you too so try not to just cut it back. It's like whenever everyone's like, “Well, yeah but your baby's okay and you're okay.” You're like, “Yeah and I'm happy about that, but it doesn't mean I'm not upset about the other things.” Julia: Right. Meagan: that's one of the biggest things. It's okay to be grateful for a safe mom and a safe baby and that everyone was okay, but it's totally okay to grieve and to feel upset or even mad or sad. You have those emotions. If you don't allow yourself to have those emotions, we can't start healing, right? Julia: Right, right. Yeah. Meagan: So I want to talk about a couple of things. One is dehiscence. It's not a word that a lot of people hear. Like you said, it depends on the provider. It depends on who you're talking to because most providers correct you. It's like, “If you had dehiscence, it was a rupture.” There are three layers to the uterus. If the uterine scar opens up partially, but yours didn't, stretching the scar out can cause that bottom layer to tear open. Yours was in a different place, but it means it's not through all of the layers. That's what they categorize as a dehiscence where it was starting. I'm very proud of you for following your heart and following your mind because you were like, “Something's off.” It's so hard because you were in that so close moment of, “I can do this. The baby's right there. I can see my baby's head.” Julia: Yeah. Meagan: I can't imagine the banter that went through your mind of, “I'm so close to the birth I want, but something's not feeling right,” so be proud of yourself for really following that intuition. We talk about that a lot here, this intuition and the intuition is strong. It doesn't usually bring fear. It brings facts. It's like, “Yep. This sucks. This isn't what I wanted, but I have to make this decision.” So yeah.There's a uterine window, uterine dehiscence, and then uterine rupture, a full rupture. Sometimes, even a window will be documented as a rupture on op reports. It's really important to give it a look, but still, I mean, it happened and it sucks. It really sucks. It doesn't happen often and we don't know even why it happens, but it happens. I'm so glad that you guys are okay and I'm so glad that you were able to have your baby on your chest and be with your baby a little bit more. I also want to talk about how to cope when you don't get your VBAC. It's hard. It's really hard. I can't say that it's easy. I can't say that I didn't cry my eyes out. Ugly cry. Sobbing. Even though my second C-section was a healing experience that I'm grateful for, I didn't want that birth. That's not the way that I wanted to give birth. I had to process it. Not getting your VBAC and processing it. What tips would you give? I'm sure you're still healing and processing, but what tips would you give to our listeners who may not have ended in a VBAC or may not end in a VBAC for processing and working through that? Julia: Yeah. My biggest tip would go out to people who are trying for a VBAC right now would be just to definitely explore being okay with things not going to plan because I think that dictates how you can cope with things afterward. I think if I had gotten ahead of it a little bit and listened to more CBAC stories and written on my birth plan what I would want in the event of a C-section. It's such a hard balance of wanting to stay positive and keeping those negative thoughts out of your mind but also not negating the fact that there is a chance because I definitely did not think I would have a uterine rupture. I just had a planned C-section for a breech baby, so I had no indication that I would have a rupture. I think just exploring that and not pushing away those feelings that come up when you see CBAC stories on the Facebook groups. I would even ignore those and just focus only on VBAC success stories. I think if I had surrounded myself with more of that and more of the alternative, I would have come out a little bit stronger. It still would have been hard and it is hard, but if I could go back in time, that's what I would have done. For women who have had a CBAC and had their story about how things didn't go according to plan, I would say to get help and not be afraid to get help. I'm lucky that the hospital I delivered at has a program to follow up with women who have had traumatic births and have a history of anxiety or other mental illness. I do have a history of anxiety so I was glad for a consult from a midwife who is also a therapist and works with therapists who will give you help to process your birth. It's not just any old therapist. They are birth trauma specialists. That was really amazing.In hindsight, it still doesn't fix anything, but having someone there to support you is important. You can talk to your family about it, talk to your spouse about it, but they are not in your head and they don't know really how truly, truly invested you were in it. You do get a lot of, “You should be happy.” One tip with working with mom therapists is every time you go to a negative thought about, “Oh, this is all my fault or I did this wrong and that's why I ended up not having a VBAC,” to replace it with a positive thought. If you are blaming your body for not doing such and such, replace it with something that your body did do. For me, that was, “My body gave me a very strong message that things were not right.” That likely saved my daughter and my life, so when I go to think of those negative thoughts about what I could have done differently, I tried to replace them with that thought or something similar to how my body did work with me during that process. That's been really helpful. I think that could be helpful for other women listening too. Meagan: Absolutely. Absolutely. Yeah. You know, we say it all too often. We hear it all too often. Failed VBAC. Failed. The word “failed”. I'm sorry, but we did not bleepity bleepity bleepity bleep fail. There is no failure in birth. It sucks that we have even incorporated that word and we use it as “failure to progress”. We use it in medical terms. “Failure to progress”, that's what the medical providers use it as and we do. We reference that. But holy cow. There is no failing. It's important to know that. Yes. For me, my body didn't make it past 3 centimeters the first time, 1 centimeter the second time. My doctor even told me, “Yeah. You won't be able to.” But that's not true. I love that you said, “Fill my mind with something positive.” Look what it did do. Look what it did achieve. Look at what I achieved. Look at how hard of a thing I did. Julia: Yep, absolutely. Meagan: I love that. I love that so much. We are going to have a uterine rupture blog and how to cope if you don't get your VBAC in the show notes but something else I really want to include in the show notes is your website. I love what you do and we will make sure to of course tag you and everything in the post but I love what you are doing. You are a registered dietician. A lot of people write us and they say, “I already had my baby. I'm 6 months postpartum. I want to start really working on this prep early for my future VBAC.” They're like, “What can I do?” One of the number one things– there are so many things. Education, finding a supportive provider, and all of those things, but truly, it's working on our whole self. That means mentally, too. We've got to work through previous traumas and fears and work through that, but also nutrition. Nutrition and exercise are so important. You help with pregnancy and postpartum. You talk about intuitive eating. You even help with fertility. So before we go, I would love for you to share because you do online stuff, right? Julia: Yep, yep. I see clients virtually all over the country. I'm based in Michigan right now, so a lot of my clients are from Michigan, but I see clients in other states as well. I work from an intuitive eating mindset trying not to focus on dieting and numbers and all of that, but trying to just as we've talked about in this episode, learn to trust our bodies when it comes to our hunger cues, eating, and how we like to move our bodies, finding movement that we genuinely enjoy, not exercise that we dread. Meagan: Yeah, yeah. Julia: That's especially important during pregnancy when you really have to listen to your body, truly, and what it's telling you. So yeah, that's what I do. Meagan: Awesome. You even help with snack and meal plans. I mean, just as a busy mom in general, it's really hard and when you are prepping and you're like, “I'm raising 1, 2, 3, 4, or however many kids. I'm doing all of the other things around the house. I'm trying to educate myself for this VBAC.” You do all of these things. We sometimes forget to serve ourselves with our food, so I love that. If I could just have that plan, it would be so nice to know that this is what I'm going to eat today instead of, “Oh, I'll just grab a quick snack that's maybe not so healthy for me because I'm so hungry.” I love that you do that. We will make sure. It's Bloom Nutrition. Bloom Nutrition, is that correct?Julia: Yes, yes. Yep.Meagan: We will make sure to put that in the show notes and make sure to tag you. So if you are listening, go hang out. Check out the show notes or go hang out on her page. Check her out on Instagram and Facebook. We'll have all of that listed because truly, it is important. It is really, really important. Thank you so much for being with us today. Thank you for sharing your story and for being vulnerable. Julia: Thank you so much. Meagan: I know that that had to have been hard in the moment, but I'm so proud of you and I really am so proud of you. I hope you know that you are a Woman of Strength. You are so strong and you are capable of so many things. Even though the birth didn't happen the way you desired, I know that your daughter way down the road and any kids that you have in the future are going to love you and say, “Thank you for bringing me here today.” Julia: Yep, absolutely. Thank you so much. It's been great to be here. An honor, truly. Thank you. Meagan: Thank you. ClosingWould you like to be a guest on the podcast? Tell us about your experience at thevbaclink.com/share. For more information on all things VBAC including online and in-person VBAC classes, The VBAC Link blog, and Meagan's bio, head over to thevbaclink.com. Congratulations on starting your journey of learning and discovery with The VBAC Link. 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This week is our very special Panel Episode from our CAGV LIVE Event in the Hamptons! This event was such an intentional and impactful event where we brought together so many abundant inspiring souls in a room together for an inspiring podcast recording with leading experts and industry disruptors, Mari Llewellyn - Founder of Bloom Nutrition & The Slay App Dan Churchill - Best-Selling Author, Celebrity Chef & Founder of Charley St Alyssa Lynch - Wellness & Lifestyle Influencer This has always been much more than building a podcast to me. It is about this — building community, bringing abundant humans together for meaningful connections & conversations. Your vibe attracts your tribe — many more of these intentional events to come!
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Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are back with Michael Cassidy to continue their discussion of Season 2, Episode 23, The O.Sea. Melinda gives us some behind-the-scenes scoop on filming the infamous pool scene and Caleb's death scene. Michael and Rachel discuss their funniest behind-the-scenes moment from this episode and yes, it's almost as funny as the vespa scene. They also discuss Coldplay's big hit, “Fix You” and of course, George Lucas! Leave the OC, Bitches a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches **Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive material containing sexual assault, if want to skip ahead please avoid listening/viewing from 21:00 through 24:45 of the podcast. Help is always available for anyone struggling with the trauma of sexual assault, RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization and offers help to survivors, if you need to speak to someone, you can call their hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE. ** The O.Sea synopsis: Zach and Seth are faced with a challenging dilemma that falls on the same night, who should take Summer to prom and who should go and meet George Lucas to discuss the publishing of their graphic novel. Ryan, suspicious of Trey and Marissa's odd behavior, tries to piece together what happened to them while he was in Miami. Meanwhile, Sandy takes extreme measures to help a recovering Kirsten. And to avoid going broke, Julie decides to poison Caleb but it takes a surprising turn. Please support our sponsors: Bloom Nutrition makes it easy and delicious to give your body what it needs to feel your best -inside and out. Go to https://www.bloomnu.com/oc to get 15% off your purchase. Hiya children's vitamins fill in the most common gaps in modern children's diets to provide the full-body nourishment our kids need with a yummy taste they love. Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/theoc to receive 50% off your first order. Rakuten is an online shopping platform that rewards you for shopping – they give you Cash Back when you shop at thousands of merchants across almost every category. Start all your shopping trips at https://www.rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today. Ready to find the right card for you? Head to https://www.creditkarma.com or the credit karma app and check out your personalized mix of offers today as well as take a look at your credit score. Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Good evening and welcome to Nighty Night with Rabia Chaudry: Bedtime Stories To Keep You Awake. Tonight Rabia sits down with True Crime expert Aaron Habel to discuss the crime that inspired "Old Country Road." Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: BLOOM NUTRITION Right now, Bloom Nutrition is offering our listeners 15% off your purchase of their Greens & Superfoods blend when you go to bloomnu.com/NIGHTYNIGHT. SHOPIFY Grow your business with Shopify today - go to SHOPIFY.COM/night right now. FISH PRIEST Fish Priest is a cinematic Audible Original presented in eight-episodes with an intense, wall-to-wall sound design and grim and gritty performances at a fever-pitch. Go to audible.com/fishpriest. AGAINST ALL ODDS Listen to AGAINST THE ODDS on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or listen ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a Mary's life for me! Namely, the Queen Mary and Mary Celeste, but honorable mentions to all other Mary's out there. We love you! Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Pretty Litter, Bonafide Health, Bloom Nutrition, and Hungryroot. Once you try Pretty Litter, it'll be the only litter you ever use. Go to prettylitter.com/togo to save 20% percent on your first order. For women who suffer from any of the broad range of peri/post menopausal symptoms who want safe and effective non-drug solutions they can trust, only Bonafide creates proprietary natural medical products that have earned the uncompensated recommendation of over 8,400 doctors to their patients on an ongoing basis. Bloom Nutrition makes it easy and delicious to give your body what it needs to feel your best - inside and out. For 15% off your purchase of their Greens & Superfoods blend, go to bloomnu.com/TGOG. Trying to eat a little healthier, feel a little better, and have an easier time in the kitchen? We've found the easiest way to do it all and our secret is Hungryroot. Go to Hungryroot.com/TGOG to get 30% off your first delivery and choose your free gift. If you enjoy our show, please consider donating to our Patreon. We promise to make it worth your time and we promise not to haunt you. We have a variety of different tiers that will give you access to bonus content, special shoutouts, discounted merch and more! Patreon.com/twogirlsoneghostpodcast. Finally, please Rate and Review the podcast on iTunes and follow us on social media! Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Editing by Aidan Manning and the amazing team at Upfire Digital.
Mari Llewellyn (@marillewellyn) is a Fitness Influencer & Entrepreneur - Founder of two businesses, Bloom Nutrition & her own fitness app, SLAY — offering health and wellness products that support a strong mind and body, inside and out. Mari has accumulated a strong community of over 2 + MILLION across her social media platforms and launched her brand in 2017 — after her own 90-pound weight-loss transformation! She uses her platform to inspire and help women discover the best version of themselves, physically, mentally, and emotionally. In addition to promoting physical wellness, she's a big advocate for mental health awareness and hopes that by sharing her own struggles, she can help destigmatize the topic. EPISODE OVERVIEW: Mari's background into finding wellness & beginning her fitness journey How fitness changed her life and saved her through mental health struggles and battling depression & BTP - Borderline Personality Disorder. How did you get to such a positive and self-serving space with your mental health Advice to others struggling with Mental Health issues How to begin your fitness journey & transform your life Benefits of weight training for women How to achieve BALANCE in your fitness / health lifestyle The Journey of Building her businesses/ brands- Bloom Nutrition & The Slay App Scaling and Building A Team How Mari lives her best life balancing fitness. Health, a HUGE brand and multiple businesses How to build and grow a LARGE & Engaged Brand & Community online Mari's unique approach to creating authentic Instagram content Mari's successful content calendar and creation schedule for every platform How to continuously get inspired when creating compelling content Boundaries & Dealing with Negativity on Social Media Mari's Morning / Evening Routines & Non-Negotiable Habits & So much more! Share the love & let me know your thoughts over on Instagram, @coffeeandagoodvibe | @ayeshasehra EPISODE MENTIONS: SHOP DUER HERE - The best & most comfortable pants & jeans you will ever wear! Use code, "GROWTHESOCIAL" to save an additional 10% on online orders and 15% in-store. CONNECT: YOUTUBE ➟ Watch & subscribe to our channel here ➟ Coffee & A Good Vibe Video Interviews To connect with Ayesha Sehra ➟ click HERE Check out our podcast insta ➟ click HERE To learn about my Branding & PR Agency Grow The Social ➟ click HERE
It's a Hart of Dixie Reunion, Jaime King joins Rachel Bilson in the clubhouse and Melinda Clarke from Puerto Rico to discuss season 2, episode 21, The Return of The Nana. Hear about Melinda's love for Lindsay Wagner and how it connects to Jaime King's name. The ladies also discuss motherhood while working and how much Jaime loves doing southern accents. For you Hart of Dixie fans, this is an episode you won't want to miss! The Return of the Nana Synopsis: Sandy, Seth, and Ryan travel to Miami, Florida to visit Sandy's mother, Nana, after she tells Sandy she is engaged to a much younger man. Back in Newport, Marissa helps Trey find work and Trey misinterprets Marissa's friendly gestures as a sexual advance. Zach invites Summer over for an Italian-themed dinner and Kirsten, unable to go to Miami with Sandy, is left on her own to deal with her feelings for Carter. **Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive material containing sexual assault, if you want to skip ahead please avoid listening/viewing from 41:49 through 46:02 of the podcast. Help is always available for anyone struggling with the trauma of sexual assault, RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization and offers help to survivors, if you need to speak to someone, you can call their hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE. ** Please support our sponsors: One stick of Liquid I.V. in 16 ounces of water hydrates faster and more efficiently than water alone, Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to https://www.liquidiv.com and use code OC at checkout. Bloom Nutrition makes it easy and delicious to give your body what it needs to feel your best - inside and out. Go to https://www.bloomnu.com/OC to get 15% off your purchase. Blenders sell beachy and adventurous, mid-priced eyewear options with the same cool factor as other leading styles. Go to https://www.blenderseyewear.com and enter promo code OC VIP to get 15% off your purchase. Follow @rachelbilson, @themelindaclarke, and @jaime_king on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this pep talk, I will take you down memory lane. To the time when I all ever wanted and dreamed of was to land a cover of a fitness magazine. But I was doing it for all the wrong reasons while starving and killing myself doing cardio. It was until I did 1:1 coaching that it defined the way my entire career moved forward. Listen to a new way of having your best body and mind using my techniques and expertise at the most personal level. You'll learn my secret sauce to training smart and effective. This is THE program to get direct access to me. Get on it to discover how to be your most authentic strong self in the body you've always dreamed of! JOIN The YOUR BEST BODY PRIVATE COMMUNITY and for the Password say "Jenny invited me"JOIN The YOUR BEST BODY PROGRAM If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. STRONG Fitness Magazine Subscription Use discount code STRONGGIRLResourcesSTRONG Fitness MagazineSTRONG Fitness Magazine on IGTeam Strong GirlsCoach JVBFollow Jenny on social mediaInstagramFacebookYouTube
While we're all lost in the TGOG Triangle together, we're also pretty lost in Reddit. We went deep to find the weirdest, creepiest, most fascinating stories! Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Pretty Litter, Noom, Bloom Nutrition, and Public Goods. Do what Sabrina did and make the switch to PrettyLitter today! Get 20% off your first order by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code TGOG. Noom doesn't believe in restricting what you can or can't eat. Instead, Noom gives you the knowledge and wisdom you need to make informed choices that help you get closer to reaching your goals. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/TGOG. If you're dealing with bloating, digestion issues or just don't know why you aren't feeling good lately, Bloom can help you feel hot year round - without the stomach issues. Get 15% off your purchase of their Greens & Superfoods blend when you go to bloomnu.com/TGOG. Public Goods is the one stop shop for sustainable, high quality everyday essentials made from clean ingredients at an affordable price. Go to publicgoods.com/tgog to receive $15 off your first order. If you enjoy our show, please consider donating to our Patreon. We promise to make it worth your time and we promise not to haunt you. We have a variety of different tiers that will give you access to bonus content, special shoutouts, discounted merch and more! Patreon.com/twogirlsoneghostpodcast. Finally, please Rate and Review the podcast on iTunes and follow us on social media! Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Editing by Aidan Manning and the amazing team at Upfire Digital. Original Music by Arms Akimbo!
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Sara Frenza is a mom to 2 girls, nutrition and body transformation coach. But this wasn't always her career and life.Sara went from avoiding mirrors to a published model in her 40's.She also went from working in the PR world to now owning Sara Frenza Fitness and Nutrition.She is on a mission to teach other women how to eat and lift their way to the body of their dreams.Today on the podcast Sara shares her experience using the Daily Agreement Cards and how it helped propel her in changing careers and reaching her fitness goals. Follow Sara: InstagramFacebook To join the next Follow-Through Challenge If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. Sign up for the next DAC Bootcamp Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IGAmy on Facebook Resources:AmyLedin.comLean Bodies Consulting (LBC)LBC University
It's just Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke, hanging at the pool house this week discussing S2 Episode 19, “The Rager.” The hosts break down the episode, discussing lava lamps, Seth's unfavorable behavior and a "Julie" style firearm. Melinda shares the story behind Julie's porn name. Rachel quizzes Melinda on her favorite 80's ballads in a very funny, “Name That Tune” segment. And lastly, they discuss their high school ragers while growing up. What were your high school parties like? Sound off in the comments below! The Rager Synopsis: Marissa, is determined to help Trey and Ryan repair their relationship and offers to throw a birthday party for Trey at the Cooper-Nichol mansion that turns out to be a rager with one girl OD'ing and almost drowning. Seth and Zach meet their new potential editor, Reed, for the graphic novel and are both smitten which gets Seth in trouble from both Summer and Zach. Sandy is enjoying his friendship with Carter and wants to set him up on a date with a friend, leaving a confused Kirsten. Also, Julie returns from her trip early and is on edge. She meets up with her blackmailer Lance and they reconnect over some memories and gain a new perspective on the future of her marriage to Caleb. Leave the OC, Bitches a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches Please support our sponsors Article has launched their new line of Outdoor products for Summer ‘22. With 42 new pieces, plus a selection of best-sellers from seasons past, Article has what you need to outfit the deck of your dreams this summer. Go to https://www.article.com/oc to receive $50 dollars off your first purchase of $100 or more. Bloom Nutrition makes it easy and delicious to give your body what it needs to feel your best inside and out. Go to https://www.bloomnu.com/oc to receive 15% off your first order. Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's our very first slumber party crossover with Jeri and Ciara from Ladies & Tangents and oh my creepy, was it fun. We're talking ghost stories, creepy kids and all things spooky. Jeri and Ciara have their own frightening children... as do our collection of listeners (shoutout to the Fangents and Fantoms), Grab your flashlight and your sleeping bag and join us for the best spooky sleepover! And if you haven't already, listen to part one on Ladies & Tangents feed. Linked here! Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by ButcherBox, Bloom Nutrition, BetterHelp, Dipsea, and Wonderskin. Meal prepping is difficult, but ButcherBox makes it easy. Sign up at ButcherBox.com/TGOG and get 2 lbs of ground beef free in every order for the life of your membership, plus a $10 off coupon. Do you identify as a hot girl with stomach issues? If you're dealing with bloating, digestion issues or just don't know why you aren't feeling good lately, Bloom can help you feel hot year round - without the stomach issues. Bloom Nutrition is offering our listeners 15% off your purchase of their Greens & Superfoods blend when you go to bloomnu.com/TGOG In a world that's telling you to do more, sleep less and grind all the time, here's your reminder to take care of yourself, do less, and maybe try some therapy. Two Girls One Ghost listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/tgog Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women.For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/TGOG. Wonderskin has the best skincare line called Purevoc and we're obsessed with their Peel & Reveal Lip Stain! Right now if you go to WonderSkin.com and use promo code GHOST, you'll receive 20% OFF plus free shipping on orders over $50. If you enjoy our show, please consider donating to our Patreon. We promise to make it worth your time and we promise not to haunt you. We have a variety of different tiers that will give you access to bonus content, special shoutouts, discounted merch and more! Patreon.com/twogirlsoneghostpodcast. Finally, please Rate and Review the podcast on iTunes and follow us on social media! Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Editing by Aidan Manning and the amazing team at Upfire Digital. Original Music by Arms Akimbo!
Good evening and welcome to Nighty Night with Rabia Chaudry. Bedtime Stories to Keep You Awake. Tonight's tale is about a boy whose drive to win is so intense... it's deadly. Please enjoy: Down By the River. Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Pretty Litter You and your cat are going to love Pretty Litter as much as we do! Go to PrettyLitter.com and use code night for 20% off your first order. thredUp thredUP is offering a deal just for new customers, so right now head to thredUP.com and get up to an additional 50% off plus free shipping on your first order! Bloom Nutrition Right now, Bloom Nutrition is offering our listeners 15% off your purchase of their Greens & Superfoods blend when you go to bloomnu.com/NIGHT. Daily Harvest Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/NIGHT to get up to forty dollars off your first box! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A full one-fifth of the United States has engaged in consensual non-monogamy (CNM) at some point in their lives, and 29 percent of adults under thirty today consider open relationships to be morally acceptable—yet there are few resources to turn to when it comes to navigating this more non-traditional and explorative territory. That's why Kate Loree has written a book and dedicated much of her professional life to assisting individuals and couples with this relationship style. Listen to today's show to get a deeper understanding of CNM and the tools to do it right. In this episode with Kate Loree, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding all of the different styles and options available in the realm of consensual non-monogamy The importance of setting boundaries and how to do it in CNM Understanding your attachment issues before and during engagement with CNM The biggest mistakes and misconceptions surrounding CNM Why don't ask, don't tell rarely works and should be avoided How to deal with falling in love in CNM Dealing with jealousy And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Bloom Nutrition is a collection of health and wellness products, ranging from pre-workout to greens, and more. Each and every product is created with you and your journey in mind. Go to bloomnu.com slash IDO for 15% off. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah
This week's episode is focusing on heartbreak, breakup, and recovery, and sorting through all the advice out there to try to narrow down what is helpful during a breakup and what isn't. We're also going to look at some research about breakups and heartbreak, share some personal experiences, and finally, some suggestions of healthy recovery strategies. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Join Beducated for 70% off their entire catalog of expert courses to level up your sex life at beducate.me/multiamory with promo code multiamoryQuality lube is essential for good sexual experiences. Try our absolute favorite, Uberlube and get 10% off plus free shipping with promo code MULTIGet 20% off a physician-reviewed at-home lab test by at Everlywell.com/multi.Improve your morning routing with the Greens & Superfoods blend from Bloom Nutrition at BloomNu.com/multi Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Please send us your feedback and questions to info@multiamory.com, find us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast, tweet at us @Multiamory, check out our Facebook Page, visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network.
Mari Llewellyn is the founder of Bloom Nutrition and The Slay App. If you look at Mari's life today, you would see all of the success she's gained over the years, but what you might not see is where she started. Mari's journey began at one of the lowest point of her life. INSTAGRAM: @thecuriousonepodcastWEBSITE: www.thecuriousonepodcast.comMARI'S INSTAGRAM: @marillewellyn“You are exactly who, what and where you need to be right now. Even if it does not seem ideal or what you want it to be. It does not mean it is not an important or meaningful chapter of your life to go through. You grow through what you go through.” -Inner Philosophy
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There's good reason that the Gottman Institute includes criticism in the Four Horsemen that can lead to the demise of a relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with this area that can lead to the end of your relationship. In this episode with Dr. Jessica Higgins we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why criticism is common in today's world How our partners can use criticism as a form of protest How to receive criticism from your partner and communicate around it The importance of staying in your lane, softening and communication What to do if your partner won't stop criticizing you Why people use criticism And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/342 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Beducated is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit http://beducate.me/ido and you can get 65% off Beducated's yearly pass with our code, IDO. Bloom Nutrition is a collection of health and wellness products, ranging from pre-workout to greens, and more. Each and every product is created with you and your journey in mind. Go to bloomnu.com slash IDO for 15% off. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah
Happy Valentine's Day Girls Night Gang! To celebrate the day of love Alexis is joined by her boyfriend Tyler. And what better way to celebrate love than to see who knows the other one better. Tyler and Alexis take turns asking each other questions to see who in the relationship knows the most about their partner and their relationship. This episode was sponsored by: Bloom Nutrition & Podcash Got a podcast or want to start a podcast? You've got to check out and apply to Podca$h at podcash.com Music by Broke for Free. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
Breakups are hard! So hard in fact, it can be as emotionally challenging as dealing with the death of a loved one. You are not alone in your feelings. It's a part of the human experience and today's show will help you process and deal with your break up in the most productive and compassionate way possible. Enjoy today's show and remember that in the end, you will survive this and come out the other side in a better place. In this episode with Dr. Suzanne Lachmann, Psy.D we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why breakups can feel so painful and how to honor the pain Understanding the different stages of processing a breakup What to do when you're desperate for answers about your break up How to work toward acceptance and forgiveness surrounding the break up The importance of getting to a place of anger at being angry in order to move forward Learn how to be patient and forgive yourself For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/339 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Fabulous: Start building your ideal daily routine today with Fabulous Premium! Get 25% off Fabulous Premium by going to TheFab.co/ido. Beducated is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit their website and you can get 65% off Beducated's yearly pass with our code, IDO. Bloom Nutrition is a collection of health and wellness products, ranging from pre-workout to greens, and more. Each and every product is created with you and your journey in mind. Go to bloomnu.com slash IDO for 15% off. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah
Alexandra Paetow is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a mother of two little ones. As a specialist in maternal nutrition, her practice Thrive and Bloom Nutrition supports women as they transition from preconception through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. We go into the science of postpartum hair loss. Few things we chat about: why postpartum hair loss happens hair growth cycle hair regrowth tips how to manage other conditions leading to hair loss Stay connected with Alexandra on Instagram @postpartumnutritionist or visit www.thriveandbloomnutrition.com Want more on women's health? Check out my Strength in Hormones Collective
Continual snacking, which Dr. Ashley calls “grazing,” increases the chance of cavities, so she suggests sticking to somewhat of a “scheduled” snack schedule, especially on adventures! Best Foods for Teeth: Cheese Raw Vegetables Nuts Eggs Fruits Crunchy foods (ie. apples) Foods that Increase Chances of Cavities: Foods high in sugar Foods high in carbs Sticky foods (ie. crackers, that get stuck in teeth) If you're going to eat chocolate, chocolate over 70% cocoa is best for teeth (still in moderation) This doesn't mean not to have any of the “foods that increase chances of cavities”; it just means balancing those foods with foods that are good for your teeth! Also, after eating, drink water to wash away the excess food and sugars. Another tip: Chewing xylitol gum or sugar-free gum after eating can help, because it promotes the saliva in your mouth, allowing the mouth to repair the enamel. Drinking: On adventures with kids, bring a straw cup! Kids need water after age 1. Before age 1, water is just for practice, as you do not want water to displace a breastmilk or formula feed. Book Recommendation: Big Steps - We're Going to the Dentist *Reminder: Children should visit the dentist for the first time at 1-year-old, or 6 months after first tooth erupts* Follow Dr. Ashley at: IG: @drashleytop Thank you to Bloom Nutrition for supporting today's podcast! Find them on IG: @yourbloomnutrition or at www.yourbloomnutrition.com Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music.
When working to heal diastasis recti, most people think of physical exercises to repair the damage. However, nutrition can also play a role in this recovery. In this episode of Yoga|Birth |Babies, I speak with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Thrive and Bloom Nutrition, Alexandra Paetow. Alexandra explains how food and nutrition can support the healing of weak connective tissue. She also provides specific foods that are high in collagen, a building block to help repair diastasis recti. For those looking for a well rounded approach to postpartum healing, this is the perfect conversation for you. Support Our Sponsors: Lovevery: Get free shipping when you sign up to receive your Play Kits at LoveEvery.com/YBB Osea: Try OSEA risk-free for 30 days and get free shipping on orders over $50. They even send free samples with every order! Get 10% off your first order with my promo code YBB at OSEAmalibu.com OUAI: Go to THEOUAI.com and use code YBB to get 15% off your entire purchase. Greenchef: Go to GreenChef.com/ybb90 and use code ybb90 to get $90 off your first month including free shipping! Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community: Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 22- Prioritizing Your Nutrition in Postpartum- with Alexandra Paetow This week I have Alexandra on the podcast as a guest. She is a Registered Dietician that specializes in working with moms in their postpartum and breastfeeding nutrition. Her business name, Thrive and Bloom Nutrition, says it all- she wants to help you THRIVE in your postpartum journey. We chat all across the board during today's episode- beginning in those early days and how we can alleviate some of the stress during that time and continuing on into motherhood and how we can best show up for ourselves in order to show up for our families. Alexandra has some really simple but helpful tips of how to optimize our nutrition in order to feel our best, especially in postpartum. I am so excited for you guys to hear today's episode! You can find her: IG- @postpartumnutritionist Web- https://thriveandbloomnutrition.com You can find me: IG- @presthelimit_fitness Web- presthelimit.com Don't forget to screen & share this out while you are listening. Tag us both so that we can connect!
Alexandra Paetow, MD RD CDN is a Registered Dietitian and (soon-to-be!) mother of two, who specializes in prenatal and postpartum nutrition. She is the founder of Thrive and Bloom Nutrition, a nutrition practice that empowers moms and moms-to-be to use real food to nourish their bodies and go from surviving to thriving. You can find her on instagram talking about all things postpartum nutrition @postpartumnutritionist or visit www.thriveandbloomnutrition.com to learn more.On this episode Alexandra shares ideas and tips for nutrition from conception through postpartum. Ideas for what to eat if you are suffering from nausea during pregnancy and great foods to consider and focus on for overall health during pregnancy and the postpartum period.As always we would love to connect with you on Facebook or Instagram @sweetestandtoughestjob.comVisit www.sweetestandtoughestjob.com for episodes, blog and resources. Thank you for listening!
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