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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We’re Having A…(Gender Reveal!!!)
Ep. 190: This week, I’m sharing something really special: the gender of our baby. After keeping it quiet (and editing out so many slips!), I’m finally letting you in on how Greg and I found out—and how it felt in that moment. I also open up about some of the emotional challenges I’ve been facing, especially around body image and identity as my pregnancy progresses. There’s also a bit of travel talk, reflections on IVF, and updates on how I’m caring for my mental and physical wellness right now. If you’re pregnant, trying, or just curious, I hope this episode makes you feel seen.
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00:08: Introduction
00:43: Recent trip to New York & dogs
8:09: 15 weeks pregnant now
8:40: Struggles with body image changes
9:58: Triggering by gym experience
12:43: Pregnancy reflections & self compassion
17:05: Preparing for trip to Europe
18:10: Getting back into weight lifting
18:40: Gender reveal!
24:05: Q&A
29:10: Baby name (Welsh)
30:13: Nursery plans & decor
32:55: Still drinking Bloom Greens during pregnancy
33:12: First trimester symptoms
36:42: Launching Bloom Pop soda on July 4
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Olivia Adriance: How To Make Healthy Food Fun, Pregnancy & Unsolicited Advice
Ep. 189: Just days before her due date, Olivia Adriance joins us to share what it’s really like being pregnant as a content creator. We break down the pressure to stay productive even during pregnancy and how she’s navigating unsolicited advice with more intention than ever. Olivia also opens up about taking a two-month break from Instagram during her first trimester — a decision that helped protect her peace. It’s a conversation full of honesty, humor, and of course pregnancy cravings!
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00:00:00: Intro
00:00:15: Welcome
00:01:27: How Olivia’s routine has changed since pregnancy
00:03:13: How Olivia’s love for healthy food started
00:06:44: The process behind creating and shooting a recipe
00:09:36: Food styling
00:16:07: Postpartum
00:19:32: How Olivia found out she was pregnant
00:23:21: Olivia’s pregnancy announcement
00:28:40: Unsolicited pregnancy advice
00:31:16: Pregnancy irritability
00:33:47: Pregnancy workouts
00:44:02: Pregnancy nutrition
00:48:45: Olivia’s cookbook
00:49:21: Pregnancy food hyperfixations
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Husband & Wife Q&A: Pregnancy Nutrition, His Experience & Do We Know The Gender?
Ep. 188: In this episode, Greg and I are finally sharing the full story behind my pregnancy—from our IVF journey and emotional HCG scare to what it felt like watching the embryo transfer in real time. We talk about stepping back from social media, what I learned from two months offline, and how that reset helped my mental health. We also answer your questions about body image, relationship shifts, and how we’re preparing for birth, parenting, and life as a growing family. This one’s deeply personal, wildly honest, and full of moments we’ll never forget. Come listen in—I’m so excited to share this with you.
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00:00:14: Mari back in the studio
00:00:55: Two month hiatus for social media
00:05:35: Embryo ranking
00:06:48: Embryo transfer
00:07:42: Finding out they’re expecting
00:12:18: Can the animals sense the pregnancy?
00:13:17: The pregnancy doesn’t feel real
00:14:50: How has your relationship evolved throughout the pregnancy?
00:23:07: Any reason for having to go through IVF?
00:24:00: Body image and pregnancy
00:26:54: Do you recommend IVF?
00:27:43: Baby’s nursery
00:29:34: Where’s Lulu?
00:30:02: Pregnancy cravings
00:32:41: Will you do IVF for future babies?
00:33:16: Biggest lesson learned giving up social media
00:36:42: Sharing your baby online
00:42:07: How thinking has shifted since expecting
00:43:37: Eating liver
00:44:09: How Mari’s workouts have changed
00:45:19: How many kids do you want?
00:45:43: How did we find out the gender
00:47:02: Birthing plan
00:48:23: Still a firm believer in pomegranate juice and seeds?
00:48:41: Home birth?
00:49:08: Transfer success advice
00:51:06: Progesterone shots
00:52:03: Due date
00:52:05: Bloom prenatal?
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I'm Pregnant.
Ep. 187: I’ve been holding onto this news for what feels like forever, and I’m finally ready to share—I’m pregnant. In this solo episode, I’m walking you through how I found out, the emotional whirlwind that followed, and what it’s been like living with a 1% chance of success. From the embryo transfer to the first ultrasounds, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the journey so far, including what I’ve been doing to stay grounded through it all. If you’re going through something uncertain or hoping for your own miracle, I hope this conversation makes you feel a little less alone.
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00:00:09: Welcome
00:04:51: Starting a podcast network
00:06:12: Embryo transfer
00:09:44: Two week waiting period
00:16:11: Finding out I’m pregnant
00:19:38: Low hCG
00:22:21: 1% chance of viable pregnancy
00:24:06: hCG rising
00:29:48: First ultrasound
00:32:21: Graduating from IVF clinic
00:39:09: Pregnancy symptoms
00:42:32: Exercise and nutrition
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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.