Mari Llewellyn is the transformation queen. Since 2018, Mari has been on an evolving journey with all things health and wellness. Inspired by her own pursuit of wellness, Mari is diving deeper into topics such as optimal living, nutrition, exercise, longevity, mental health, childhood trauma, relationships, and more. Radical honesty, goal-setting, and self-discipline all helped Mari transform and finally feel at home in her body. But Pursuit of Wellness is really about working from the inside out, learning to believe in yourself, and knowing that you are WORTH the time and energy to become your best self. Mari is on a mission to find the best health hacks from experts, as well as tips from her closest friends and family. In addition, you’ll hear solo episodes from Mari herself, discussing her own struggles and triumphs along the way. As a listener you can expect real and raw conversations with Mari that go more than skin deep. Tune in to the Pursuit of Wellness for a weekly dose of inspiration and insight and that is like a little nudge from a friend to keep going, to keep doing the work, and to keep transforming into the best version of you.
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Mari Llewellyn is the transformation queen. Since 2018, Mari has been on an evolving journey with all things health and wellness. Inspired by her own pursuit of wellness, Mari is diving deeper into topics such as optimal living, nutrition, exercise, longevity, mental health, childhood trauma, relationships, and more. Radical honesty, goal-setting, and self-discipline all helped Mari transform and finally feel at home in her body. But Pursuit of Wellness is really about working from the inside out, learning to believe in yourself, and knowing that you are WORTH the time and energy to become your best self. Mari is on a mission to find the best health hacks from experts, as well as tips from her closest friends and family. In addition, you’ll hear solo episodes from Mari herself, discussing her own struggles and triumphs along the way. As a listener you can expect real and raw conversations with Mari that go more than skin deep. Tune in to the Pursuit of Wellness for a weekly dose of inspiration and insight and that is like a little nudge from a friend to keep going, to keep doing the work, and to keep transforming into the best version of you.
Why Discipline Beats Motivation: Expert Tips for Lasting Success
Pursuit of Wellness
46 minutes
3 months ago
Why Discipline Beats Motivation: Expert Tips for Lasting Success
Ep. 176: In this special Mashup episode of POW, we’re featuring powerful insights from Mimi Bouchard and Melissa Wood on mindset, self-transformation, and personal growth. Learn how to reprogram limiting beliefs, build confidence, and create daily habits that align with your highest potential. We’ll explore the connection between mental clarity and success, the power of visualization, and how small shifts in your routine can lead to major breakthroughs. If you’re looking for motivation to level up in 2025, this episode is for you! Tune in for empowering conversations and actionable takeaways to help you step into your best self.
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Topics Discussed
00:00:09 Intro slide
00:00:22 Introduction
00:01:36 Difference between motivation and discipline
00:03:48 Establishing habits
00:04:20 How Mari started her business using habits
00:05:50 Lack of discipline = lack of practice
00:06:50 Make it easy for yourself
00:08:30 Content you consume and who you surround yourself with
00:09:39 Spiritual and mental practices
00:10:20 Being human
00:13:14 Mimi Bouchard: How activations changed her life
00:15:11 Activations vs meditations
00:16:50 You have the power to change your life
00:17:31 How to interrupt intrusive thoughts
00:20:42 Lucky Girl Syndrome
00:23:01 How to create your future self vision
00:26:57 Who was Melissa before “Melissa Woof Health”?
00:29:03 Hitting rock bottom
00:30:57 Creating a positive dialogue in your mind
00:33:25 How Melissa’s relationship with her body evolved since combatting her eating disorder
00:35:06 Glamorizing hangovers and getting wasted is returning
00:36:10: Flexible approach to routine, but consistent
00:38:52 How to avoid triggering triggers of eating disorder
00:42:24 Why people are intimidated by meditation
00:43:25 Benefits of nostril breaking while meditating
00:44:45 Meditating around chaos
Pursuit of Wellness
Mari Llewellyn is the transformation queen. Since 2018, Mari has been on an evolving journey with all things health and wellness. Inspired by her own pursuit of wellness, Mari is diving deeper into topics such as optimal living, nutrition, exercise, longevity, mental health, childhood trauma, relationships, and more. Radical honesty, goal-setting, and self-discipline all helped Mari transform and finally feel at home in her body. But Pursuit of Wellness is really about working from the inside out, learning to believe in yourself, and knowing that you are WORTH the time and energy to become your best self. Mari is on a mission to find the best health hacks from experts, as well as tips from her closest friends and family. In addition, you’ll hear solo episodes from Mari herself, discussing her own struggles and triumphs along the way. As a listener you can expect real and raw conversations with Mari that go more than skin deep. Tune in to the Pursuit of Wellness for a weekly dose of inspiration and insight and that is like a little nudge from a friend to keep going, to keep doing the work, and to keep transforming into the best version of you.
