The Living on Purpose Podcast

Mari welcomes back Mindi Huebner (Crew Identity & Mindset Coach) while recording from her 15-year-old son's bedroom (complete with wallpaper installation chaos) to prove that alignment doesn't require luxury - it requires identity. Mindi breaks down why "mindset is editing the caption, identity is changing the author" and why the RAS (reticular activating system) brings you what you anticipate and...

Mari welcomes K'ai Roberts Fu - Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Mensa member, retired Argentine tango professional, and author of  12 Mis-Steps  (released May 19, 2026) - to pull back the curtain on how 12-step programs can harm trauma survivors. K'ai spent 12 years in various 12-step programs (EA, AA, Al-Anon) and breaks down why the foundational messages - admit yo...

Mari gets interviewed by Amy Preble (Crew Relationship Coach) on her podcast It's Nothing I'm Fine, and we're sharing the full conversation here. Amy digs into what The Crew actually is - a faculty coaching collective with six expert coaches covering relationships, identity, productivity, health, business, and marketing for $97/month - and why Mari was either gonna pivot to this model or quit coac...

Mari welcomes Aila Frishman - AI coach and founder of Cailence - to expose the boat that's already left the harbor: women entrepreneurs are 25% slower to adopt AI than men. Aila breaks down why women hesitate (the "is this cheating?" narrative, sustainability concerns, and who has time for bro YouTube videos?), what's at stake if we don't catch up (falling behind at work, losing to competitors, AI...

Mari welcomes back licensed therapist Amy Prieb (Crew Relationship Coach) for the first time since 2021 to talk about why we keep having the same fights and what's actually happening in those nanoseconds before we explode or shut down. Amy breaks down the two core attachment wounds - "I'm not enough" (withdrawers who move away from conflict) and "I'm too much" (pursuers who chase partners around t...

Mari welcomes Amanda Goetz - two-time founder, four-time CMO, author of Toxic Grit, and creator of the Life's a Game newsletter - for a raw conversation about which version of you actually gets to have it all (spoiler: not the same one all the time). Amanda shares why she cried through her first therapy session before asking for divorce, how she builds "minimally viable days" when an A+ isn't poss...

Mari welcomes back productivity wizard Elise Enriquez (Crew Faculty Coach) to expose the uncomfortable truth: most of us are committed to chaos and don't even know it. Elise shares her definition of productivity as "making progress on what matters most while remaining present to people, experiences, and opportunities" - which means sometimes a two-hour nap IS productivity. They dive into the four...

Mari welcomes Dr. Michelle Mazur - messaging strategist with a Ph. D. in Communication, corporate marketing experience with Microsoft and Burt's Bees, author of 3 Word Rebellion, TEDx speaker, and co-host of Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business - to expose the predatory practices destroying trust in the coaching and marketing industry. After being duped herself (hello, $10k lesson), Mari found...

Mari welcomes back her college roommate and Crew health & wellbeing coach Molly Fitterer for a refreshingly honest conversation that starts with a wine hangover confession and ends with permission to watch Real Housewives all day as health homework. Molly breaks down the myths keeping women from prioritizing wellbeing - that health equals how you look, that it's a luxury requiring time and money,...

Link to Jump Start:  https://mari-wuellner. mykajabi.com/jump-start-2026 Mari welcomes back identity coach Mindi Huebner for a behind-the-scenes look at three months of transformational coaching inside The Crew. Mindi shares her journey from chronic burnout in sales (where she believed "rest was lazy") to becoming a certified clinical hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner, and explains the crucial d...

Mari welcomes back Sara Dean - host of Shameless Leadership podcast with 970 episodes and millions of downloads - as The Crew's newest business coach faculty member. Sara shares how she seamlessly pivoted her podcast from Shameless Mom Academy after 8 years and 900 episodes (spoiler: she made it a grad school project), why she said yes to joining faculty despite being extremely sought-after, and h...

Mari welcomes her college roommate and lifelong friend Molly Fitterer - board certified health coach, physical therapist, and geriatric specialist - as The Crew's newest faculty member. In this irreverent but informative conversation, Molly shares why working with 95-year-olds gives her a front-row seat to what health choices today mean for tomorrow, breaks down the overwhelming wellness buzzwords...

Mari welcomes back Mindi Huebner, certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, and creator of the 24 Karat Identity™, as The Crew's newest faculty member. Mindi explains why mindset work alone is "lipstick on a pig" and how your subconscious identity drives 95% of your actions through neuroscience and subconscious reprogramming.   They dive into the difference between "finishing strong" (g...

In this episode, Mari is joined by repeat guest and productivity expert Elise Enriquez to discuss the evolution of the coaching industry and announce an exciting new faculty model for The Crew. They dive into the trust deficit plaguing coaching, why traditional productivity advice fails women, and how they're creating a more accessible and sustainable approach to expert coaching.   Key Highlights:...

The Crew:  https://www. mariwuellnercoaching.com/ thecrew   Tour of The Crew: https://app. acuityscheduling.com/schedule. php?owner=23922280& appointmentType=36084804   In this episode, Mari pulls back the curtain on her 8-week "Savor Your Summer" coaching series, sharing the origin story and giving you a sneak peek at what happens inside. She reveals how a hectic, expensive, and overwhelming summ...

"Unplugged" Newsletter: https://mari- wuellner.mykajabi.com/ unplugged Savor Your Summer:  https://www. mariwuellnercoaching.com/ savoryoursummer Mari's Email:  mari.j.wuellner@gmail.com     In this vulnerable and honest episode, Mari shares her decision to take a complete 5-month break from social media and what she's learned in just the first week. She opens up about the surprising ways social m...

Link to Savor Your Summer:  https://www. mariwuellnercoaching.com/ savoryoursummer   In this episode, Mari kicks off a new "permission slip series" focused on giving yourself permission to make summer (and life) easier and more joyful. She shares her own summer permission slips and crowdsourced suggestions from her social media community to help you reclaim your summer on your own terms. Episode H...

In this episode, Mari continues her lake house dream saga with the exciting conclusion - from finally getting an offer to moving in and experiencing the reality of a decade-long dream coming true. She shares the unexpected challenges that come with achieving major life goals and the lessons learned along the way. Episode Highlights: The strategic moves that led to finally selling their house (doub...

In this quick solo episode, Mari shares insights from her recent retreat. She explores how we can "other" successful people and takes a different approach to comparison and personal growth. Mari emphasizes the importance of letting your own progress be "badass" rather than "pathetic" when measured against others' achievements. She encourages listeners to view accomplished people as inspiration rat...

In this episode, Mari opens up about her family's current journey of buying their dream lake house while facing unexpected challenges selling their current home. Instead of waiting for the perfect ending to share her story, she invites listeners into the "messy middle" of this transition.   Episode Highlights: Mari shares her decade-long dream of living on a lake and how it's finally becoming a re...

Michelle Purta is a marriage coach who helps couples reclaim the love and connection they crave after kids. As a mom of three, she knows firsthand how easy it is for couples to shift from passionate partners to co-parenting roommates.  Michelle empowers couples to break free from the stress and frustration of conflict and feeling disconnected by teaching them how to fight in a way that strengthens...

Susan Hyatt is a Master Certified Life Coach, Bestselling Author, and TEDx Speaker. She's on a mission to ignite 'Big Yes Energy' in women everywhere. From boosting your bank account to supercharging your self-confidence, from elevating your energy levels to amplifying your joy, Susan is the go-to expert for women who want more. With 17 years of coaching experience under her belt, Susan has guided...

Gentry Jones  is a powerhouse of resilience, transformation, and straight-up real talk. A sober mom of four boys, former CPA turned life and recovery coach, and social media content creator, she helps people ditch the habits that no longer serve them and build lives that actually feel good—not just look good. Through her  Addicted to Quitting  podcast,  Quitters Club community , and  Quit for Life...

In this episode, we're talking about the in-between—the stepping stones on the path to a life you truly adore. Too often, we focus on the big, dreamy end goal and forget that the journey isn't always linear. Sometimes, we go from barely tolerating life to simply  liking  it before we ever get to  loving  it. And that's okay. Using my own experience of moving through five "stepping stone" homes bef...

In this episode, we're talking about the courage to start again—despite the fear, the doubt, and the nagging question,  What will people think?  Whether it's getting healthy again, launching something new (or re-launching something old), rekindling intimacy, or even giving marriage therapy another shot, starting over can feel uncomfortable—even embarrassing. But here's the truth: the fear of failu...