Ep. #30 Today on the show I had an incredible conversation with Paul Saladino MD, one of the leading experts and authorities on the science and application of the animal-based diet. We covered so many valuable topics, specifically for women, that we plan to release the interview in two parts. Dr. Saladino is board certified as a physician nutrition specialist and completed residency at the University of Washington. He attended medical school at the University of Arizona where he focused on integ...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #29 Today on the show we have a fun twist on a girl chat episode with my assistant Fi interviewing me. We also had her ask me some of your audience questions and you guys did not hold back! I even answered some of your juicier questions about Greg and I so make sure you listen to the whole episode to find out . We get into some of the topics that have been brought up the most recently like how I deal with the increase in hate I’ve received, my thoughts on relatability and success, how my str...
Jul 17, 2023•47 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #28 Today on the show we have Candace Marino, aka The LA Facialist, who has been a medical esthetician for over a decade, developing custom complexion protocols and unique techniques for a highly–discerning celebrity clientele. Candace has such a direct, “no-bs” approach to skincare and I love hearing her honest and real takes on what works and what doesn’t, the impact of skin issues on overall health, as well as how to overcome individualized skin problems. On this episode, we discuss the c...
Jul 10, 2023•55 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #27 Today on the show we are joined by my friend Neeloo Fathi, who has an incredibly inspiring story of survival and perseverance after suffering a horrific accident in 2017 that forever altered the course of her life. After months of physical and mental challenges during her healing journey, Neeloo emerged from the experience with a new perspective on what values she prioritized to create a life worth living when tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. On this episode, we discuss the physical and mental...
Jul 03, 2023•49 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #26 Today on the show we are joined by Todd White, the founder of Dry Farm Wines. Todd’s passion for biohacking, health & longevity - while also being a wine enthusiast - led him to found Dry Farm Wines in 2015 when he could not find a wine that supported his outlook on health and lifestyle. Todd sought to improve what we put in our bodies after learning the truth about wine industry practices that put profit over people. Today we discuss the three pillars that categorize a natural wine, the...
Jun 26, 2023•55 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #25 Today on the show we have Gracie Norton…I first learned about Gracie through her amazing Tik Tok content featuring hormone healthy recipes, cycle syncing, low cortisol workouts, skincare, and more. What I love about Gracie is her transparency with her PCOS journey…so many of us women are struggling with hormone issues and having someone online to relate to and learn from is incredible. Gracie now has her own e-cookbook, full of gluten, dairy and refined sugar free meals! I can’t wait to ...
Jun 19, 2023•51 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #24 Today on the show I’m honored to be joined by Dr. Daniel Amen. He is on a mission to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. He’s a physical, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics, which has the world’s largest database of brain scans for psychiatry totaling more than 200,000 scans on patients from 155 countries. He’s the brain doctor to the world’s most well known celebrities, such as Bella Hadid, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and more. PLUS Dr. Ame...
Jun 12, 2023•57 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #23 Dr. Dave Rabin is a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, entrepreneur and inventor who has studied the impact of chronic stress on our lives for over 15 years. The topic of chronic stress has come up in many episodes of this podcast so I’m looking forward to hearing from an expert today. He is the co-founder and chief innovation officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically validated wearable technology that actively improves sleep, relaxation, foc...
Jun 05, 2023•57 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #22 Today on the show we have the meme queen, Violet Benson, better known for her online persona Daddy Issues. She is an internationally recognized Russian-born comedian, internet personality, dating expert, and podcast host. Violet and I are coming together for mental health month to discuss our personal stories with mental health & to share tools that have helped us along the way. I’m so excited to dig into her story today. Violet also interviewed me on her podcast: Almost Adulting so make...
May 29, 2023•59 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #21 Today we’re talking about MY FITNESS STORY. If you didn’t know, I lost 90 lbs in 2017. I’ve already done an episode on the emotional/mental transformation story, which was essentially the entire reason I got into fitness. But I haven’t done a breakdown of the actual changes I made, tools I used, workouts I did, food I ate, etc. In this episode I break down my fitness tips in eight chapters (chapters and titles are in the show notes!) I hope you enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Nike. C...
May 22, 2023•53 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #20 Today I speak to Jason Widener, he’s currently the vice president of the culture development team, and new stores at Erewhon. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Jason has a deep understanding of the importance of offering high-quality, organic, and sustainable products to customers PLUS in this episode I make an exciting announcement...my own Erewhon collab BOWL! Plus, Bloom Mari's Matcha is officially available on Erewhon shelves. The bowl is a thick, creamy base made wit...
May 15, 2023•53 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #19 Today on the show we have the founders of ClearStem: Danielle & Kayleigh. Kayleigh is a certified holistic nutritionist, and Danielle is an acne guru. CLEARSTEM Skincare is a revolutionary skincare brand that is both Anti-Aging and Anti-Acne with zero hormones disruptors or toxins. I’m so excited for this episode, the audience knows I’ve struggled with acne for years, its something that has impacted my life and confidence significantly. Speaking to people who have both experienced & over...
May 08, 2023•43 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #18 Today on the show we have the highly requested: Glucose Goddess, also known as Jessie. Jessie is a French biochemist and author who is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy tips to help people improve their physical and mental health. On her social media, Jessie shares digestible information on the startling impact blood sugar can have on our skin, mood, energy, overall health and more. I’m so excited to dive into this topic today guys, I’m someone who has always been ...
May 01, 2023•57 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #17 Today on the show, all the way from Australia we have Rachel Dillon. A fellow fitness gal/entrepreneur. Rachel & I have been connected for years now and I’m so excited to dive deeper in our conversation today. Not only is she a fitness inspiration, but she’s a two time business owner: the founder of Crop Shop Boutique and Move With Us. I feel like we have a lot in common and I can’t wait to learn more about her today, Rachel welcome to the show! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Rache...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #16 Today I was joined by the amazing Max Lugavere. He's known as the #1 expert when it comes to optimal nutrition and disease prevention. He speaks about his personal experience with his mom when she was diagnosed with Alzheimers, and how he dove deep into researching ways to prevent disease. Since then he has continued to share and expand on his knowledge. We talk about genius foods, veganism, oysters, gluten, dairy, all the things! My mind was blown by this episode - I hope you enjoy it a...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #15 Today I hopped on the microphone SOLO to talk about something that is close to my heart - identity. Finding out how we are at the core is crucial for personal development, overall happiness, and confidence. In this episode I take you along my struggles with identity, and how I began to figure out what my core values are. This is a very vulnerable episode - I hope you all enjoy it! For Mari’s Instagram click here! To shop Bloom Nutrition Greens click here! To download Mari’s workout plan ...
Apr 10, 2023•37 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #14 Today I’m honored to be joined by the amazing Alyson Stoner who you may remember from your favorite movies such as Cheaper by the Dozen, Camp Rock, Step Up and more. Since then, Alyson has spoken about her experience in the ‘toddler to trainwreck’ system that exists in the world of child stardom. She’s multi-faceted: an actor, founder, advocate for mental health and social impact. Alyson is the perfect guest for this podcast as she has clearly been on her own ‘Pursuit of Wellness’ over t...
Apr 03, 2023•38 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #13 Today's episode is the highly requested part two episode with my assistant & bestie Fiona Attix! We talk all things working together as friends, how Fi began working for me and some of the most surprising parts about working for a wellness influencer & founder. We also talk finding love in Los Angeles, attachment styles, boob jobs, and more. Let us know what you want us to talk about next, I think we need a part 3! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Fi’s Instagram click here! To shop B...
Mar 27, 2023•55 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #12 Today's episode is with Dr. Will Cole. He is a leading functional medicine expert who has consulted thousands of people around the world via his telehealth clinic. He was named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation. Dr. Cole specializes in clinically investigating the underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders and brain problems. I hop...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #11 This episode blew me away. Dr. Mindy Pelz reviewed my dutch test results live on the podcast. We discuss the harmful impacts of birth control and how it affects our hormones. We also talk about cortisol and gut health, and how we can heal from the inside using fasting and cycle syncing. I hope you find this episode as eye opening as I did! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Dr. Mindy Pelz’s Instagram click here! For Dr. Mindy Pelz’s new book: Fast Like a Girl click here! To shop Bloom ...
Mar 13, 2023•53 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #10 Today on the show we have Arielle Lorre, the host of the Blonde Files podcast. Arielle is a wellness guru and influencer - she has the best healthy recipes. However, her lifestyle is drastically different to how she was living a few years ago. Arielle has an inspiring story from the grips addiction to living her best life. She's super candid and open when it comes to her experience and tools that have helped her along the way. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did! For Mari’...
Mar 06, 2023•41 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #9 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 ti...
Feb 27, 2023•46 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #8 Today we're joined by Ben Greenfield - one of my dream guests! Ben is a health consultant, speaker, New York Times bestselling author, 13-time ironman triathlete, former bodybuilder and has been voted as one of the top 100 most influential people in health and fitness. He’s an expert when it comes to anti-aging, optimal living, longevity, biohacking, nutrition, fitness, cognition and so much more. We go deep on all things health, mental health and spirituality today. I hope you guys find ...
Feb 20, 2023•58 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #7 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 n...
Feb 13, 2023•50 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #6 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...
Feb 06, 2023•52 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #5 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 sh...
Jan 30, 2023•43 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #4 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 clic...
Jan 23, 2023•49 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #3 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 ...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #2 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...
Jan 09, 2023•33 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #1 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 G...
Jan 09, 2023•38 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast