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.
The Psychology of Infertility & Miscarriage w/ Dr. Molly Burrets
Pursuit of Wellness
1 hour 16 minutes
4 days ago
The Psychology of Infertility & Miscarriage w/ Dr. Molly Burrets
Ep. 191: This episode includes discussion of infertility and pregnancy loss—please listen with care. Today’s episode is a special conversation with Dr. Molly Burrets, a clinical psychologist and professor at USC, about the deeply personal and often invisible experience of reproductive grief. Dr. Molly struggled with infertility herself, facing miscarriage, a TFMR, and ultimately pursuing IVF abroad. Having made it through to the other side, she shares what these experiences taught her—about grief, resilience, and what it means to be truly supported. Anyone navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, or supporting someone through it will get a lot from this conversation.
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Topics Discussed:
00:00:00: Intro & trigger warning
00:01:45: Welcome
00:03:07: Molly’s personal story
00:04:02: Starting her family later in life
00:04:40: First miscarriage
00:05:13: TFMR (Termination for Medical Reasons)
00:07:29: Choosing IVF for genetic testing
00:10:07: IVF in Mexico vs. U.S.
00:17:56: Success with final embryo
00:20:18: Private Instagram for IVF updates
00:21:34: Setting boundaries during IVF
00:22:55: Lack of education around IVF
00:23:56: Molly's support during her struggles
00:25:37: Setting boundaries with pregnant women
00:31:39: Thoughts on viral clip about infertility
00:42:56: Group etiquette around fertility conversations
00:45:33: Competitive feelings among women around pregnancy
00:50:18: Helping friends through miscarriage
00:47:21: Struggles with secondary infertility
00:49:10: Time gap between kids
00:50:18: Healing relationship with body during pregnancy
00:52:52: Marital strain and vulnerability during infertility
01:03:11: Postpartum mental health red flags
01:05:54: Body image shifts during pregnancy
01:09:46: Grieving after abortion
01:12:06: Bittersweet emotions after conceiving through IVF
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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.
