Pursuit of Wellness

I'm back, guys! Almost ten months postpartum, and I finally feel like I'm getting back to myself. Motherhood has changed so much about my life, including the way I approach health and fitness, and I'm ready to share what that journey has really looked like. From navigating breastfeeding and finding time to work out to rebuilding my strength and confidence, I'm getting into everything that's helped me feel like the best version of myself again.

I'm breaking down my current workout routine, how I've incorporated weightlifting, HIIT, hiking, and tennis, and what my nutrition looks like now that I'm juggling life with Kai. We talk about losing the baby weight, rebuilding my core after a C-section, my experience with peptides, and why I've had to rethink what prioritizing wellness actually looks like as a mom. Plus, I'm sharing a personal update I haven't talked about publicly yet: my recent breast lift, reduction, and fat transfer with Dr. Anne Steve in New York, why I decided to do it before baby number two, and what recovery has been like.

I'm also answering your questions about postpartum weight loss, building muscle, balancing sleep and exercise, and staying consistent when life looks completely different than it used to. If you're navigating postpartum, trying to find your way back to fitness, or just figuring out how to make your health a priority in a new season of life, this one's for you.

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Dr. Cameron Chesnut is back for Part 2, and we're getting into everything. What we actually did to my face, what the recovery has really looked like, and the honest timeline for results.

I came to Dr. Chesnut with acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and some volume loss. We break down the custom laser cocktail (four lasers total) paired with stem cell-rich fat transfer, why he tailors every treatment differently, and how to shop for a laser provider without getting sold whatever device they happen to own.

We also get real about filler and Sculptra, including what filler actually looks like when Dr. Chesnut removes it surgically and why he takes a more cautious approach to biostimulators. Plus, the full recovery protocol I followed: hyperbaric oxygen, microplastic-free IV nutrition, red light, PEMF, and more.

If you've been curious about CO2 laser, fat transfer, or whether going the long-play route is worth it, this one answers it honestly.

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Fi is back for the first time in nearly a year, and this episode feels like the best kind of best-friend catch-up — nothing off limits. Fi gets fully honest about going off her GLP-1 medication, thinking she'd cracked the code, only to have the food noise come back full force and gain everything back in two months flat. She breaks down what she did wrong the first time, what Oprah's book Enough shifted for her, and how she's approaching round two differently. Mari opens up about an emotional spiral she had the day before recording — staring at Cai and being blindsided by grief and anger about her own childhood — and the two get into one of the most raw conversations the show has had about parenthood, the past, and what it means to protect your kid the way you wished someone had protected you. They also finally tell the real story of their friendship — the codependency, the hard conversation, the awkward in-between — plus Fi's booming real estate career, her baseball player boyfriend who actually shows up, CO2 laser updates, internet mom-shamers, and one nap they catastrophically destroyed together.

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In this Part 2 episode with my husband Greg, we get real about what actually happens after the baby arrives. The emotional shifts, the unexpected challenges, and the moments that completely reshape how we see life, marriage, and even our careers.

We talk about what surprised us most about newborn life, how becoming parents impacted our relationship, and why the changes were way more mental and emotional than we ever expected. Greg opens up about when it finally “clicked” for him as a dad, and I share what it feels like to experience both the deepest joy and the most intense fear at the same time.

We also get into:


How parenthood changed our outlook on life and business


The reality of decision-making as new parents


The emotional weight of raising a child and wanting to do everything right


Marriage dynamics after a baby


Our thoughts on having more kids and growing our family


The truth about building a business during different seasons of life


Advice for anyone starting in content creation and why “cringe” is actually your advantage


Dog training, routines, and managing a household with a newborn


How we got through hard business seasons and what keeps us going

This episode is honest, unfiltered, and a continuation of a conversation so many couples are navigating but not always talking about openly.

If you’re a new parent, thinking about becoming one, or just curious about how life really changes, this one is for you.

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On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I sit down with Dr. Cameron Chesnut, a plastic surgeon with a passion for blending functional medicine and progressive thinking in his practice. We dive into his unique approach to patient care, focusing on everything from nutrition and peak performance during medical school to the latest in regenerative medicine, including stem cells and red light therapy. Dr. Chesnut shares insights into popular procedures like CO2 laser treatments, fillers, and lymphatic drainage massages, while also emphasizing the importance of educating patients and turning down unnecessary surgeries. We explore the balance between aesthetics and wellness, and what true health means in this evolving field.

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Topics Discussed

00:00:00 - Introduction 

00:02:48 - Growing up as a creative and athletic kid

00:04:43 - Nutrition in medical school

00:05:59 - Sleep deprivation

00:08:00 - Remaining at peak performance

00:12:17 - Dr. Cameron’s process with his patients

00:16:01 - Protocol before operating and anesthesia

00:17:53 - Procedure length

00:19:48 - Understanding the use and legality of stem cells

00:22:22 - How stem cells actually work

00:24:57 - Red Light Therapy

00:27:07- Skin Rejuvenation

00:28:29 - CO2 Laser

00:33:04 - Nonsurgical options and fillers

00:39:43 - Migrating filler and filler misconceptions 

00:43:45 - Lymphatic drainage massages and Sculptra

00:47:40 - Upper “bleph”

00:50:16 - Turning down patients

00:51:42 - Dangers of before and after pics 

00:57:33 - Most common procedure

00:59:09 - Fat transfers

01:05:02 - Working with celebrities and the importance of educating patients

01:08:44 - What wellness means to Dr. Cameron Chesnut

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