Have you ever felt stuck in a rut, both mentally and physically? My guest today, Mari Llewellyn, knows that feeling all too well, but found a sustainable and satisfying way out. As the co-founder of Bloom and the founder of Strength by Mari, Mari’s story is a testament to the transformative power of fitness and mental health. She joins us to share her incredible journey from battling severe mental health issues and significant weight gain to becoming a successful fitness entrepreneur and mental health advocate.

Mari’s approach to fitness and nutrition is refreshingly realistic and sustainable. She emphasizes the importance of routine, finding what works for your body, and using dietary strategies as tools for achieving specific health goals. Mari shares how she navigated the often confusing world of nutrition, overcame the pitfalls of fad diets, and what she focuses on to support her active lifestyle.

In this episode, I delve into the essential strategies for using weight loss peptides like Ozempic and Munjaro effectively, ensuring you retain muscle mass while shedding fat. We’ll cover common pitfalls and provide actionable advice to help you navigate your weight loss journey more healthily.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kelly LeVeque, a clinical nutritionist, celebrity health coach, and bestselling author of Body Love.

Kelly’s story is particularly resonant as she navigates the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle while balancing the demands of being a mother of three young children. Her expertise in blood-sugar balance and protein intake provides invaluable guidance for those of us aiming to stay energized and vibrant. Kelly emphasizes the importance of getting the basics right—prioritizing protein, healthy fats, and fiber in our diets to maintain stable blood-sugar levels and support overall health.

If belly fat has become your nemesis, especially as you age, this episode is your guide to fighting back. We’re diving deep into the science of visceral adipose tissue (VAT), that sneaky belly fat hidden deep within your abdominal cavity surrounding vital organs. It’s not the pinchable stuff; it’s the insidious kind linked to serious health risks like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with effective strategies to tackle it head-on.

On this episode of Well Beyond 40, I’m thrilled to speak with my good friend Shawn Stevenson, bestselling author of Eat Smarter and Sleep Smarter, and host of the top-ranked Model Health Show. Shawn shares the often-overlooked power of communal eating, diving deep into how sharing meals with loved ones can profoundly impact our physical and mental well-being.

Ever wondered what a nutrition expert eats every day? In this episode, I’m sharing my top five daily foods and my personal food rules that help me stay on track. We’ll dive into my favorite ways to prepare these foods quickly and easily, and I’ll also touch on my thoughts about cheat meals. Whether you’re looking for healthy meal ideas or trying to build better eating habits, this episode has got you covered.