Be Well by Kelly Leveque

For my 40th birthday, I decided to invest in my health by undergoing a full body MRI scan through Ezra, a New York based healthcare AI startup utilizing medical imaging and artificial intelligence to provide individuals with a full body cancer screening service that's fast, accurate, and more affordable than ever.Ezra is on a mission to create a new standard of preventative care and provide people with necessary knowledge to make decisions about their health. They look at 14 organs to advocate for early cancer detection as part of an annual health care screening.In today's podcast, I chat with Emi Gal, the CEO and founder of Ezra, Dr. Carol DerSarkissian, who is the medical director, and Dr. Daniel Sodickson, who is the scientific advisor (you can find their full bios at the end of the episode). We cover Ezra's full body MRI diagnostic process, how MRIs work, the common question regarding false positives, the use of AI and the future of imaging, Ezra's goal to reduce costs, as well as my own test results, and a lot more! This is not a sponsored podcast, but since early detection is the most effective cure for cancer we currently have, I felt like this technology was important to highlight in podcast form. If you're interested in going through with this type of an investment for your health, you can head to ezra.com/bewell to learn a little bit more about this technology – and use code BEWELLBYKELLY for $150 off.We also cover:(00:01:31) Exploring Ezra’s Diagnostic Process(00:10:14) Reviewing Kelly’s Ezra Report – Live!(00:23:10) Ezra’s Inspiration for Finding a Solution for Cancer(00:30:20) How Ezra Leverages AI for Cancer Screening(00:35:30) Different Types of MRIs & Partnering With Image Centers(00:42:32) Ezra Scoring Explained: Green to Yellow to Red(00:53:59) Developing A Plan To Cut Cost & Increase Early Detection of Cancer(00:58:22) Reducing Healthcare Costs & Appealing to Insurance Companies(01:05:47) Opportunities Beyond Cancer Detection(01:09:57) Dr. Dan: The MRI Expert(01:18:15) How MRIs Work & Addressing False Positives(01:32:33) The Latest Improvements With Ezra Flash AI & the Future of ImagingThis episode is brought to you by:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.Primal Kitchen | Visit primalkitchen.com and use the code KELLYSFAVORITES at checkout for 15% off your order of $40 or more.MasterClass | This holiday season, give one annual membership and get one free at masterclass.com/bewell.Resources:Click here for full show notesWebsite: ezra.comInstagram: @ezraincFacebook: facebook.com/ezraincConnect with Kelly:

We don’t have to fear Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline like generations before us. Thanks to dedicated researchers and doctors like today’s guest, we know why Alzheimer’s happens – and how to prevent it.Dr. Dale Bredesen received his undergraduate degree from Caltech and his medical degree from Duke University. In 2013, he returned to UCLA as the director of the Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research. The Bredesen Laboratory studies the basic mechanisms underlying the neurodegenerative process and the translation of the knowledge into effective therapies for Alzheimer's disease. He has published over 230 papers and has written two New York Times bestselling books, The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline, and The End Of Alzheimer's Program. In today's episode, he fills us in on everything he knows about how to protect your brain from this disease, what Alzheimer's is, how we can reverse and prevent it, and blood tests that can indicate our odds of getting it. Dr. Bredesen is a beacon of hope for so many of us and for families that have been affected by this disease. Knowing that we have the tests to catch early signs of cognitive decline and can harness the power of the Bredesen Protocol to fight inflammation through diet and lifestyle changes in our earlier years means that we can end Alzheimer’s.We also cover…(00:01:53) Preventing Alzheimer’s(00:06:56) The 4 Stages of Alzheimer’s(00:16:12) Understanding the Root Cause of Alzheimer’s(00:22:40) Alzheimer’s Testing 101(00:25:52) Addressing the Glucose Energetic Emergency(00:30:48) The Bredesen Protocol: Diet Recommendations To Prevent Alzheimer’s(00:38:36) What Leads to Brain Inflammation & How To Identify It(00:47:12) Why Alzheimer’s Is a Women Centric Disease(00:50:22) Best-in-Class Methods for Reducing Brain InflammationThis episode is brought to you by:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.Cozy Earth | Get 35% off site wide when you use the code BEWELL at CozyEarth.com.MasterClass | This holiday season, give one annual membership and get one free at masterclass.com/bewell. Resources:Click here for full show notesRead: The End of Alzheimer's by Dr. Dale BredesenRead: The End of Alzheimer's Program by Dr. Dale BredesenWebsite: a...

In today's episode, I welcome back my friend, Dr. Taz Bhatia. She's a board certified integrative medicine physician, wellness expert, and founder of CenterSpringMD, an award winning medical and wellness practice in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on health transformation. She’s gained national recognition as the best selling author of the books What Doctors Eat, The 21 Day Belly Fix, and Super Woman Rx. Her integration of eastern medicine wisdom with modern science along with her unique power type discovery has led to featured segments on Today and Good Morning America.Today, we talk about her latest book, The Hormone Shift: Balance Your Body and Thrive Through Midlife and Menopause. This book is for women of all ages. It's full of information that every woman should understand how their hormones shift, and how to bring them back into balance.We talk about the important connection between gut health and hormones, how to teach teenagers to prioritize nutrition and sleep, the five major hormone shifts and what to expect in them, tips for preventing postpartum depletion, autoimmune disease, PCOS, and what you can do to combat environmental toxins and reduce cortisol naturally.We also cover…(01:24) Dr. Taz’s Guide to Navigating Hormone Shifts(09:04) The 5 Major Hormonal Shifts & What To Expect(18:12) Teaching Teenagers About Prioritizing Their Sleep & Nutrition(21:32) Tips for Helping Teenagers Manage Their Schedules To Lower Stress(23:51) Breaking Down the Cortisol Steal(26:32) Nutrients Needed To Rebalance the Body Naturally(29:42) How To Start Making Simple Changes To Support Your Hormones(34:19) Overall Hormone Superstars & 5 Hormone Traps(38:32) Kelly’s Postpartum & Busy Mom Nutrition HacksResources:Instagram: @drtazmdRead: The Hormone Shift by Dr. Taz BhatiaWebsite: doctortaz.comConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:AG1 | Take ownership over your health with AG1! Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.BWBK Protein Powder | Grass-fed protein powder OR vegan chocho protein powder with organic monk fruit has exactly what you need to make delicious, blood sugar balancing, nutrient dense smoothies—and nothing you don’t. Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly.

Flexing your creativity muscle plays a huge role in wellness that is often overlooked. If you don’t consider yourself a “creative” person, you might be surprised by what today’s guest, innovation expert and Stanford professor Jeremy Utley, has to say about the discipline of imagination and how it can be used to affect your life and the world in a positive way. Jeremy Utley is one of the world's leading experts in innovation. Over the last 12 years, he served as the Director of Education at Stanford's renowned Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (aka the D School), where his courses have been experienced by nearly a million students worldwide.Jeremy advises corporate leaders on how to embed the methods and mindsets of design into their organization and works with professionals to cultivate a robust personal creative practice. As the co-host of Stanford's Masters of Creativity, he shines the spotlight on creative practice across disciplinary boundaries. On top of blogging and podcasting, he's also the general partner at Freespin Capital and co-author of IdeaFlow, which offers a proven strategy for coming up with great ideas by yourself and with your team. In this conversation, Jeremy shares how to find inspiration, how to know if an idea is “good” through scrappy experimentation, lessons for entrepreneurs from our personal experiences, and how practicing the idea quota can make magic happen. If you ever shut down your creative thinking or you thought you didn't have it within you, Jeremy's here to show you otherwise.We also cover…(02:00) Why Creativity Is Wellness & How To Open Your Mind to Creative Possibilities(28:00) Tips for Building the Discipline of Inspiration(53:00) Why Taking Action Is Key for Creative Problem Solving(01:19:00) One Simple Thing To Do To Get Started With Being CreativeResources:Click here for full show notesWebsite: jeremyutley.designRead: IdeaFlow by Jeremy UtleyTwitter: twitter.com/jeremyutleyLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/jeremyutleyPodcast: The Paint & Pipette Instagram: instagram.com/jdutley Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/Kelly and give your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy, happy adults.BWBK Protein Powder | Grass-fed protein powder OR vegan chocho protein powder with organic monk fruit has exactly what you need to make delicious, blood sugar balancing, nutrient dense smoothies—and nothing...

Meet my mom role model, Meaghan B. Murphy. Meaghan is a powerhouse known for her high energy, upbeat personality, and her "yay" lifestyle. She's not just your average magazine editor; she's currently the Editor in Chief at Woman's Day magazine, co-host of the Off the Gram podcast, and an on-air TV personality. But Meaghan’s expertise doesn't stop there. She's a certified personal trainer, a breast cancer previvor, and a master of MacGyver-style life hacks – all with three children, a labradoodle, and a knack for holiday decorations, she's a true happiness hacker.In this contagiously inspiring episode, we explore the strategies outlined in her book, Your Fully Charged Life, designed to help you live a more optimistic and joyful life. We dive into how her insights are particularly valuable for working moms and anyone seeking to inject a little more "yay" into their daily routine, shedding light on how life’s most painful and challenging times can infuse your life with more presence, grace and gratitude.We also discuss what overcoming an eating disorder in her teens taught her, navigating the delicate balance of motherhood and career, Meaghan's inspiring journey as a breast cancer previvor, her proactive decision to undergo a double mastectomy due to genetic factors, and the tools of resilience she relied on in the process. She shares so many helpful, practical tools that can instantly brighten your life, so without further ado, let's jump into this uplifting conversation with Meaghan B. Murphy.We also cover…(02:00) Jumping Into Challenges & Fostering Open Communication With Your Kids(28:00) Tools for Cultivating Happiness & Grounding in Gratitude Daily(43:00) Building Resilience through Hardships & Tips for Owning Your TimeResources:Website: meaghanbmurphy.comInstagram: @meaghanbmurphyRead: Your Fully Charged Life by Meaghan B. MurphyConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Grass-fed protein powder OR vegan chocho protein powder with organic monk fruit has exactly what you need to make delicious, blood sugar balancing, nutrient dense smoothies—and nothing you don’t. Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.AG1 | Take ownership over your health with AG1! Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.Cozy Earth | Get 35% off sitewide when you use the code 'BEWELL' at CozyEarth.com.LMNT | Go to DrinkLMNT.com/Kelly to order a free sample pack of LMNT electrolytes. Just pay shipping (only $5 if you're in the US)!

Today we have the incredible Ashley Neese with us again, a renowned breathwork teacher, somatic practitioner, author, mother, land steward and dear friend of mine. Ashley is not only the host of The Deeper Call podcast, where she offers restorative conversations and somatic practices to foster connection and regeneration, but she's also the author of the newly released book, Permission to Rest.And let me tell you – this book is a game-changer for parents and young people alike, offering 35 transformative practices to find rest and reconnect with themselves. With over a decade of experience in the realms of embodiment, transformation, and renewal, Ashley is here to share her wisdom and insights for how to embrace real rest, the importance of somatic practices, balancing parenthood and self-care, and creating a nurturing environment for emotional growth. She's truly a 2023 version of Mother Teresa, extending her care and knowledge to all who seek it. In this episode, we dive into Ashley's journey and her mission to empower individuals to feel their emotions, put a pin in them, and schedule time for self-care. So, if you're looking to embrace your feelings, be present in life, and strengthen your relationships, you're in for a real treat. We also cover…(02:00) Learning to Downshift in Stressful MomentsWhat inspired Ashley to write Permission to Rest How our resistance to rest stems from how we were raisedWhat activities are simple but restoringHow to infuse more rest and ease into hectic transition times in your dayTips for managing meltdowns in the moment(19:00) Making Space for Processing Emotions Exploring tolerance versus capacity Understanding the body’s capacity for stress in the nervous systemWhy resistance to rest can be resistance to confronting emotionsSomatic practices for working through emotionsShifting the stress response cycle How to develop your relationship with grief Ashley’s process for making space to process grief or other emotions(37:00) Expanding Your Capacity for Rest & Presence How learning to rest can impact your kids, tooNavigating parenting challenges with tools that promote deeper connectionBuilding your capacity and resilience as a parent to show up for your kidsPractice for presence and attunementSaying no as a rest practiceSetting boundaries around being on the phoneWhat to do when you lose presence when you’re with your kids Resources:Read: Permission to Rest by Ashley NeeseInstagram: @ashley_neesePodcast: The Deeper CallSubstack: @thedeepercallWebsite: ashleyneese.comEpisode #94: The Power of the Exhale with Ashley NeeseConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook:

Shawn Stevenson is all over the internet, social media feeds, and bestseller bookshelves with his fresh and relatable takes on family nutrition, microcultures, and attainable health and wellness tips. Today, he joins the show to spotlight his new book, the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook.We dive right into the deep end, setting the stakes on how seriously he deems our food culture to be at risk, explaining how and why cultures and microcultures affect our health and longevity. We also get Shawn’s backstory, raised in a food desert with rare and concerning health issues of his own – severe asthma, a broken hip while running track, and a degenerative disc disease diagnosis at 20.From there, Shawn shines a bright light on his miraculous recovery and resulting lifelong dedication to informing and educating the masses on his learnings.Shawn’s powerful stream of consciousness on these subjects rivals anyone in the game – informed by his rich educational background and familiarity with modern research (see links below), packed with easy everyday tips and recipes, and ignited by a palpable passion to energize people of all walks of live to get moving in the right direction.We also cover…(02:00) Inspirations for the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook Lifestyle shifts that occur with a growing family Processed vs. ultra-processed foods Artificial flavors, additive colors, and glyphosateTrends in Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods Among US Youths (Study)Commentary on Chronic Disease Prevention in 2022 (Study)The Past 200 Years in Diabetes (Study)Epigenetic influencers on gene expression Helping families to control the controllables(22:00) Shawn’s Upbringing, Background & Diagnosis  Growing up in a food desert Breaking his hip as a standout track athleteDiagnosed with degenerative disc diseaseTaking responsibility for our lives (40:00) Getting Serious About Your Menu at Home Exposing your family to real foods Tricky marketing by the ultra processed food industry The impact of blood sugar on your healthFood scientists have manipulated our desire to eat tasty thingsFlavor as an intelligence advantage(48:00) Actionable Tips to Transforming Your Microculture Consuming real foods should be enjoyable Eating foods that improve our metabolic health, cognitive function, our sleep quality, etc. How to get kids involvedCost vs. convenience vs. nutrition Example-setting power of eating as a family Shared Family Meals Related to the Nutritional Health of Children? (Study)Effect of Family Meals on Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Intake (Study)Strategies to make family meals rewarding and consistentResources:Read: Eat Smarter Family Cookbook by Shawn StevensonRead: Eat...

I’m happy to have the esteemed Dr. William Wallace, Chief Scientific Officer for several prominent Midwestern nutraceutical companies, join us today. With a master’s degree in exercise and nutrition science and a Ph.D. in health and human performance, Dr. Wallace has a wealth of experience, knowledge, and insight when it comes to understanding what supplements to take (and of course, not take). His doctoral work focused on the use of cognitive enhancement agents in college students, and he's published peer reviewed literature and conducted research in fields of exercise and nutrition science. Additionally, he has extensive experience in the nutraceutical field and has conducted work in every stage of research and development including clinical research, product development, quality, and compliance.Today, we explore structuring a diet for optimal nutrient intake, the balancing act between supplements and whole foods, and the future of personalized supplementation – diving deep into magnesium and Omega-3s as we explore the characteristics of a healthy diet. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that bridges the world of academic research with the practical, everyday needs of individuals seeking to enhance their health and performance through informed nutritional choices. Dr. Wallace is such a great resource for what is practical, looking at the research and helping all of us supplement a little bit better.We also cover…(02:00) The Role Supplements Play in Optimizing Health• Moving from academic research to product development in sports supplementation• Life Extension: lifeextension.com• The main drivers of sports nutrition and supplementation• What nutrients most people may be deficient in• How to determine which supplements you do or do not need• What to look for in choline, magnesium, and Omega-3 supplements(31:00) Characteristics of a Healthy Diet + Magnesium Deep Dive• Structuring your diet for optimizing nutrients• 4 characteristics of a healthy diet • The importance of fiber and types of supplements to take• Symptoms of suboptimal magnesium• Does the type of magnesium supplement really matter? (42:00) Balancing Supplements With a Nutritious Diet & Insights on Omega-3s• A day in the life of William’s diet• Dr. Wallace shares his hero foods• Being flexible and consistent with the big picture of your diet • Recommendations for fish intake and Omega-3s• Omega-3 supplement recommendations• How to check on the sourcing and sustainability of a supplement• The future of personalized supplementation* Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement. Resources:• Instagram: @dr.williamwallace• Podcast: Nutrients PodcastConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: 

In today’s modern world we have everything, and yet we are more anxious and more depressed than ever. Our bodies are telling us that the world we've created for ourselves is not sustainable. So what if instead of judging ourselves, we get curious about what is going on beneath the surface? Dr. John Delony is here to dive into this question and share his 6 daily choices that can help you build a non-anxious life. He is a bestselling author, mental health expert, and host of The John Delony Show. He has two PhDs, over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response, and higher education, and his goal is to help people navigate through tough decisions, improve their relationships, and believe they're worth being well. He's the author of two bestselling books, Own Your Past, Change Your Future and Redefining Anxiety, and today we talk about his new book, Building A Non-Anxious Life and his authentic and applicable real world takeaways for managing anxiety. If you struggle with over achieving, find yourself lashing out at friends and family, or staying distracted and numb to avoid confronting things in your life, Dr. Delony’s message is clear. You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. The relatable stories and mindset shifts John presents in his book and in this episode will give you practical guidance towards slowly making changes that can lead you towards a happier, healthier, non-anxious life. I loved this book and I love this episode. If this episode resonates with you, make sure to share it with someone in your life who could benefit from it, too.We also cover…(01:00) Exploring Anxiety & Loneliness in the Modern Age• 196. How to Take Charge of Your Financial Wellness with Rachel Cruze• John’s personal journey with anxiety• How we've created the loneliest generation in human history• Living in the distraction economy and avoiding discomfort• What anxiety really is • My relationship with anxiety • The 6 daily choices to build a non anxious life• Taking inventory of the light as well as dark in your life• What’s on the other side of trauma if you look for it (36:00) Fostering Connection & Freedom in Adulthood• Why connection and community are vital• Supporting our partners in making time for community and connection• How to create freedom with smart finances • Understanding how much are lives are run by other people• Ways to cultivate connection in our communities• Advice for making friends as an adult (01:00:00) Navigating Life’s Challenges with Mindfulness & Intention• Being intentional, mindful, and building a relationship of faith • Creating awareness around the story you tell yourself• Curiously investigating your responses to challenging situations• Determining when enough is enough when it comes to achievement• Getting comfortable with shifting priorities in different phases of life• Putting in the work to live a non anxious lifeResources:• Instagram: @johndelony• Read: Building A Non-Anxious Life by Dr. John Delony• YouTube: The Dr. John Delony Show• TikTok: a...

Welcome back again my friends to the Be Well podcast. In this roundtable-style recap, featuring five more all-star guests, we expand on a recent compilation episode which previewed core pillars of mental and physical health.You can check out full episodes featuring these guests for an expanded version of what you'll hear today, below, and explore the rest of the show's feed (approaching 300 episodes!) to drill down on the themes that mean the most to you and your family.In this roundtable, we draw knowledge from previous episodes featuring leading experts:• Dr. Mark Hyman, Young Forever: The Latest Roadmap to Longevity #237• Dr. Andrew Huberman, How to Counter Anxiety + Sleep Like a Baby #1• Dr. Christian Gonzalez, Healing From Within #159• Sal Di Stefano, A Holistic Approach to Building Strength & Improving Health #184• Dr. Apostolos Lekkos, Functional Medicine 101 + Balancing the Mind, Body & Spirit #9As we all know, technology and research are always changing, but the basics of being healthy remain largely the same from year to year, decade to decade , even generation to generation – making these episodes, and so many others, an evergreen source of information.If you're digging this format let me know! And click back to episodes 262, 265, and 266 where we assembled roundtable talks on blood sugar basics, raising healthy kids, and healthy lifestyle habits.We also cover…(01:28) Live to 120: Hacking the Hallmarks of Aging (Dr. Mark Hyman)• Blue Zones: Where people live to 100 and beyond• Diet tips for ultimate longevity • Avoiding ultra-processed foods and sugar• Flours and breads are just as bad a sugar• Why we should learn about and prioritize phytochemicals• Understanding how to regulate protein intake• Supporting muscle synthesis • Eating for your microbiome • Read: Young Forever by Dr. Mark Hyman(08:46) Overcoming Harmful Effects of Anxiety & Stress (Dr. Andrew Huberman)• Defining anxiety vs. fear vs. courage• How the autonomic nervous system works• How changes in alertness impact your vision• Three proven ways to control anxiety • Panoramic view: Opening up your POV• Why looking at a sunset is so relaxing• Emphasized breathing: Focusing on exhale • The important role of the diaphragm• Deliberate decompression: Meditation, bodywork, etc.• When you should embrace the stress • Controlling your voice(24:28) Supporting the Body Through Balance (Dr....

I'm so excited to welcome Dr. Morgan Cutlip back to the show. Dr. Morgan has a PhD in psychology, and she's a highly sought-after relationship expert. She knows what it feels like to lose yourself in motherhood and she's determined to help mothers navigate it better. Throughout her career, she has helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide learn how to form and maintain healthy relationships.Dr. Morgan has been featured On Good Morning America, Teen Vogue, The New York Times, Women's Health Magazine, Mops International, Loveology. Her brand new book, Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself, is available now. In today’s episode, we dive into what the research says about striving to be a perfect parent, and tools for managing the realities of motherhood. I love how Dr. Morgan gives examples from her own life showing how competing priorities and unmanaged expectations can lead us to feel like we’re failing as parents – and uncovering why we put so much pressure on ourselves. She effectively combines her expertise as a psychologist and experience as a mom together in her book to provide practical tips for how to prioritize our time and check in with ourselves – all in order to show up in ways that bring us more peace. Check out Dr. Morgan’s Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself to dive deeper into supporting yourself in parenthood and in life.We also cover…(01:00) Unpacking Identity Conflicts That All Moms Go Through• Read: Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself by Dr. Morgan Cutlip• Identity, your needs vs. the needs of everyone and everything else• Risk in losing touch with your own priorities • Tapping into your personal power to dictate your life• How Kelly’s mom influenced her mindset as a mother • Acknowledging and reframing our judgements of other moms • We’re not empty nesters, we’re bird launchers (11:00) Ideals vs. Reality: Setting Healthy Expectations • Studying the the idealization of motherhood• What does it mean (to you) to be a good mom?• Understanding feelings of guilt, shame, and falling short• How Dr. Morgan’s mom influenced her mindset as a mother• How Kelly manages her own expectations in the home• Grieving for your old narrative and accepting the pain of prioritization • Inherent risk in setting impossible standards • Untangling me time vs. work time• Finding untapped power in behavioral change (29:00) Identifying the 5 Components of Intensive Mothering• The Cultural Contradictions of Motherhood by Sharon Hays• Essentialism, believe that other people can dutifully care for your children • Child-centered, know that they can’t be your entire world• Fulfillment, understand that being a mother won’t complete you• Stimulating, stepping down as entertainment director for the family• Challenging, it doesn’t have to be hard to be effective • Decoding a desire to create control over your environment• Removing perfection from parenting • Working with Tina Bryson • Panting positive seeds of personal growth (42:00) Loving Your Kids Without Losing Yourself• Background and meaning of Relationship Attachment Model (RAM)• Intro to the 5 points of connection • Knowing yourself...

Today’s roundtable episode brings together some of the most popular and impactful guests we’ve ever had on the podcast. These brilliant minds – doctors, bestselling authors, researchers, and visionaries in the wellness space – share lifestyle shifts we can incorporate into our routines to feel healthier, happier, and more energized. In this roundtable, we draw knowledge from previous episodes featuring leading experts:• Max Lugavere, The Genius Life: Nutrition for a Healthy Brain & Body (Without Counting Calories) #4• Kelly McGonigal, The Joy of Movement #2• Dr. Amy Shah, Intermittent Fasting for Women #16• Austin McGuffie, Easy Tips to Master Your Metabolism #169We cover essentials like the power of movement, sleep, and whole foods. Plus, we dive deeper into intermittent fasting, detoxing, and how to support a healthy gut microbiome. This episode features short-but-powerful excerpts with each guest. If you want to hear the full conversations, make sure to listen for episode numbers between each guest rotation. There’s so much to learn, so we’ll be releasing a follow-up Part 2 episode, with even more lifestyle tips, soon.We also cover…(01:00) The Dangers of Processed Foods & Toxins (Max Lugavere)• What to eat to prevent illness• How processed foods impact our brains, metabolism, and satiety• How the body regulates itself when you’re eating whole foods• Why Max doesn’t recommend counting calories• Tips to minimize your exposure to toxins • Max’s favorite ways to detox • Minimizing your reliance on plastic  • Cleaning up the water you drink(17:00) The Miraculous Power Of Movement for the Mind (Kelly McGonigal)  • The feel-better effect of movement on your mood and mindset• How being active in the long-term changes the structure of your brain• Why the brain becomes more sensitive to joy when you exercise• How movement makes you more resilient in the face of stress and trauma • The science behind how exercise impacts dopamine • What it means to release “hope molecules” into your bloodstream • Reaping the benefits of exercise without having to “fix” your body (29:00) Gut Check On Microbiome & Intermittent Fasting for Women (Dr. Amy Shah)• Signs you have a healthy gut microbiome• How your gut impacts your brain, immune system, and weight• The complexities of microbiome testing• Intermittent fasting as a helpful tool in your health journey • What most women get wrong when they first try intermittent fasting • How intermittent fasting can impact your cycle• Dr. Amy’s advice for how to get started with intermittent fasting (37:00) Creating Sustainable Health Habits That Stick (Austin McGuffie)• The importance of sleep for regulating insulin levels• Why you shouldn’t eat “naked carbs”• Why Austin eats most meals in a bowl • Austin’s simple formula for a nutritious meal • Nixing the all-or-nothing mentality around...

As I bring a third child into the world, I have a few of my own thoughts and opinions on the world of kids and parenting, for sure! But no matter how much I learn, I still have questions. And so do you! In fact, raising children – feeding them, relating to them, keeping them happy and healthy – is one of the most common topics in my DMs, and one of the most popular interview themes on our feed.In this episode, you'll hear from some of the biggest names and brightest minds in the space – from experienced parents to accomplished scholars, doctors, bestselling authors, and more. We cover the importance of nutrition and gut health, handling picky eating, building connection, the science behind tantrums and developing brains, communication, and independence - just to name a few.And while this episode features our most impactful segments on the topic, the full conversations from which they're pulled offer tons of additional knowledge. Listen for episode numbers between each guest rotation, or search the word "kids" on the show's website at bewellbykelly.com to find the source material and more.On this roundtable journey, we draw insights from previous episodes featuring brilliant minds like:• Dr. Nicole Beurkens, Healthy Kids, Happy Parents #134• Jennifer Anderson, Bringing Joy to the Table with Kids Eat in Color #189• Dr. Elisa Song, Whole Family Wellness: Helping Our Kids Thrive #208• Dr. Becky Kennedy, Cultivating the Good Inside Our Kids and Ourselves #151• Dr. Tina Bryson, Parenting & the Power of Showing Up #212• Jenn Curtis, Using the Parent Compass: Promoting Self-Advocacy in Kids #199• Dr. Marion Van Horn, Supporting Children’s Neural Development #74We also cover…00:01:00 — The Important Role Nutrition Plays in Behavior (Dr. Nicole Beurkens)• Considering the impact of food on a child’s mood and mental health• Getting off of the blood sugar rollercoaster • Examples of blood sugar spiking breakfast foods• A growing mind and body are more sensitive to health variables  • Benefits of protein for breakfast• Why kids need good sources of carbs • Excessive additive sugar has a negative impact on the brain • Importance of hydration on health 00:14:00 — Effectively Encouraging a Picky Eater (Jennifer Anderson)• Fab 4 Under 4: A Comprehensive Guide To Feeding Your Children• Unlocking the power of “You don’t have to eat it”• Disengaging from the mealtime power struggle • Encouraging picky eaters through their interests• Rescue snacking vs. holding your...

In today’s episode, I welcome my dear friend, Emma Lovewell, an author, health and wellness expert, and the top-rated Peloton instructor for more than five years. Emma teaches cycling, dance, and strength classes to millions of devoted fans across the world. Through her website, Live Learn Lovewell, she supports her community to cultivate an authentic, well-balanced life through healthy eating and movement. She recently released her first book, Live Learn Love Well, a memoir chronicling her incredible journey — from her childhood to taking the stage at Peloton.In this conversation, Emma shares her personal journey and lessons from her upbringing, the leaps of faith she took in her career, and how she learned to live a life of progress, not perfection. We talk about goal setting, speaking your dreams into existence, and how to give yourself grace and patience along the way. Like Emma herself, this conversation is optimistic, uplifting, and inclusive. Let’s welcome Emma Lovewell to the show, and get ready to go along for the ride. We also cover…00:06:00 — Emma’s Personal Journey & Finding Her Voice • What inspired her to write her book, Live Learn Love Well • Emma’s unique upbring in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts  • The challenges of growing up biracial in a predominantly white community • Discovering her creative passions and entrepreneurial spirit from a young age • Finding her voice through music, movement, and performance • The valuable lessons Emma learned from her mom00:21:00 — Stepping Out Of Her Comfort Zone & On To The Peloton Stage  • How Emma emailed the CEO of Peloton to land an audition • Taking leaps of faith to go after your dreams• What it was like teaching her first live ride• Creating deep connections with her riders through the screen• The messages she wants all of her riders to take away from her classes 00:36:00 — Striving For Progress, Not Perfection • How Emma grappled with her own perfectionism • Tips to trust in the process instead of focusing on the destination • Sharing your goals and speaking them into existence • Emma’s advice for writing your goals in pencil, not pen • Emma’s personal and professional goals for the next 3 to 5 years 00:45:00 — Emma’s Wellness Philosophies & Self-Care Routine • Emma’s toolkit to care for her mind, body, and spirit • Emma’s nutrition advice for adding more vegetables to your day • The role therapy plays in her wellness routine • The importance of having an abundance philosophy vs. a deprivation mindsetResources:• Instagram: @emmalovewell• Twitter: @emmalovewell• TikTok: @emma_lovewell• YouTube: @EmmaLovewell• Read: Live Learn Love Well by Emma Lovewell • Website: livelearnlovewell.com/Connect with Kelly:• a...

In today's episode, I welcome Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Michael Moss, author of two New York times bestselling books on the processed food industry: Salt, Sugar, and Fat and Hooked. He's a frequent guest of newscasts from the CBS This Morning to the BBC, and he spent his career as an investigative reporter with the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.Michael helps us pull back the curtain on the big business of food to understand how chemists are getting you hooked on processed products. We talk about the “blisspoint”, the power of food memory, why our biology is mismatched to our current food environment, how the food industry has controlled the diet industry, and how we can flip the switch on food giants for better health and more appreciation for the food we eat. Let's welcome Michael Moss to the show.We also cover…00:02:00 — How Processed Foods Are Engineered for Addiction• Michael’s work with the investigations group at the New York Times during 9/11• The story behind his Pulitzer Prize winning reporting on the food system and food safety• Uncovering engineering of the “bliss point” and “flavor burst” in food • Devious aspects of convenient processed food and the science behind habit• Read: Salt, Sugar, Fat by Michael Moss• The impact of food memories00:16:00 — Exploring Food Chemistry & Diet Industry Deception • Explaining how processed foods don’t have a satiety backing• Understanding the term vanishing caloric density• Read: Hooked by Michael Moss• What’s going on in flavor labs in the food industry?• The mismatch between our biology and the food environment• How Michael believes we can bring about change in the food industry • Tristan Harris of Social Dilemma: tristanharris.com• Ways that the food industry has taken control of the dieting industry00:31:00 — Changing Our Food Story: Tips for Parents & Consuming Responsibly• Michael’s advice on engaging with processed foods and their addictive nature• Get ahead of mid-day cravings • How to get kids to enjoy vegetables• Communicating and setting boundaries with kids around junk food • Creative ways to show kids that good food is slow food• Pasturebird: pasturebird.com (use code “BEWELLBYKELLY” for a discount)Resources:• Website: mossbooks.us• Twitter: @MichaelMossCConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:AG1 | Take ownership over your health with AG1! Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D...

Blood sugar regulation isn't just for a select few; it's a universal key to health, vitality, and the enjoyment of life. As humans thriving in our beautifully complex world, our goal is to be realistic, and not restrict ourselves.Today, we’re revisiting conversations with previous guests who've shared invaluable tools on how to maintain this crucial balance, helping us lead a healthier, more energetic life. The concept is simple, but the effects are profound; it all comes down to managing your blood sugar levels. Whether it's quinoa or cake, the breakdown of any carbohydrate we consume produces glucose – our primary energy source. The trick is to balance our blood sugar levels, not too high and not too low, to avoid those insulin spikes and crashes. This balance allows for consistent energy and effective fat burn throughout the day. But how do we achieve this balance? It's not about eating less or skipping meals. Rather, it's about focusing on the "#fab4" in each meal – fat, protein, fiber, and greens. This approach helps to naturally stabilize our blood sugar, offering us the gift of vitality and wellbeing. On this roundtable journey, we draw insights from previous episodes featuring brilliant minds like:• Dr. Casey Means: Level Up your Metabolic Health #103• Dr. Ben Bikman: How to Fight Chronic Illness at its Source #83• Dr. Mariza Snyder: Eating to Support Your Hormones and Blood Sugar #195• Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew: How to use a CGM to Master your Metabolic Health #217• Jessie Inchauspe: Balance Your Blood Sugar, Feel Your Best #144 and Join the Glucose Revolution & Hack Your Blood Sugar #176We also cover…00:02:00 — Why Insulin Is the Metabolic Boss (Dr. Ben Bilkman)• Introduction to blood sugar• What is insulin and why is it produced?• Insulin’s role in the brain and brain disorders00:06:00 — Healthy Levels & Development of Insulin Resistance (Dr. Casey Means) • Why we need to keep insulin in a narrow range• How insulin resistance happens• How to become metabolically flexible• Using fat versus glucose for energy consumption• How your gut microbiome influences how your body breaks down carbohydrates00:10:00 — How to Identify if Our Insulin Levels Are Off (Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew) • Oatmeal isn’t as good for you as you think• Symptoms of blood sugar drops• Recognizing the impacts of sugar on focus and retention• Smart food choices to feel more satisfied and balanced throughout the day• Using Levels to understand how your food is impacting blood sugar00:19:00 — Insulin’s Role in PCOS (Dr. Ben Bilkman)• Why insulin inhibits ovulation for

Today's guest is Dr. Stephen Cabral, a board-certified naturopathic doctor and founder of the Cabral Wellness Institute. He's on a mission to help people understand that there is always a reason why you have not achieved your wellness goals and that you can get well again. At seventeen, Dr. Cabral was diagnosed with a life-altering illness and given no hope for recovery. It was only after he traveled all over the world and discovered how to combine ancient Ayurvedic healing practices with state of the art naturopathic and functional medicine, did he understand how to fully rebalance the body, reenergize it with life and feel his best.In this episode, we get extra personal – decoding my own minerals and metals test to uncover strengths, and yes, areas which can be improved. Dr. Cabral and his team have seen over a quarter of a million clients; through their functional medicine, lab testing, and personalized wellness plans, they’ve helped people regain and rebalance their mind and body to recover from autoimmune issues, thyroid, fatigue, hormone, weight gain, digestive, childhood, mood, skin, and dozens of other hard to treat health conditions.Special thanks to Dr. Cabral because he hooked it up! He’s offering free minerals and metals tests to the first 100 Be Well By Kelly listeners, all you have to pay is the shipping and handling. You’re invited to visit stephencabral.com/Kelly to start your own testing journey, today.We also cover…00:02:00 — Breaking Down My Minerals Test & Tools for Stress Management• How Dr. Cabral’s own health journey in high school influenced him to get into natural health• The most important things people need to address to level up their health• Types of functional medicine tests that can inform your lifestyle changes for optimal health• Evaluating Kelly’s calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium levels• How minerals are related to our fight or flight stress response• Ways to reduce stress in your daily life00:31:00 — Essential Minerals for Pregnancy & What To Look For In Your Supplements• Why zinc is so important for your immune system• How to combat low iron during pregnancy • Pulling back the curtain on prenatals: most important minerals and how to get them• How the mineral deficiency in food supply can impact our electrolytes• Why most people need more magnesium• What to look for in your supplements• Can you get everything in one supplement?00:43:00 — Decoding My Heavy Metals Test & Tips for Detoxing Safely & Naturally• Looking at Kelly’s heavy metals test: lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and aluminum• Why you should be weary of rice-based products• Hume Supernatural (use the code KELLYPODCAST for 15% off your first order.)• How to naturally do a heavy metal detox• Equilife heavy metal detox: equi.life/products/heavy-metal-detox• The ideal time to detox if you’re pregnant or nursing• How to lower mercury and aluminum levels• Omega-3 supplementation for all women• The Big 5 functional medicine tests and how they can help you feel your bestResources:• Website: stephencabral.com• Minerals and Metals Test: stephencabral.com/Kelly (first 100...

In today's episode, we’re joined by Dr. Latt Mansor, a distinguished researcher and world-renowned expert in physiology and metabolism, holding a PhD from Oxford where he conducted pioneering research. Dr. Mansor serves as research lead for the wellness product brand, HVMN, where he oversees the company's initiatives and collaborations with universities and research institutions.He's made significant contributions in understanding the role of exogenous ketones, work which forms the basis of our conversation today. I've been using exogenous ketones since 2017, and the technology has improved vastly, starting as salts and moving to esters. Now, the best-of-the-best on the market is a diol.Dr. Latt explains the use and role of exogenous ketones in everything from lowering inflammation to supporting healing through a traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's, and dementia; how exogenous ketones work in the body and their benefits; and why the United States government has contracts with him to provide energy to our elite men and women on the front line.I also share my own experience with ketones and how I’m using them, postpartum, to feel my best. I'm so impressed with how the technology has improved, how much better it tastes, how great you can feel, and all of the amazing benefits. If you’d like to try Ketone-IQ, use the code KELLY for 20% off of your first order with HVMN. Note, this is an affiliate discount code from which I may receive a commission.We also cover…00:02:00 — How Ketones Impact Brain Function & Energy • Dr. Latt’s journey to working in metabolism research• Endogenous ketones and exogenous ketones explained• Why the brain needs glucose to function• How the brain creates energy from ketones• The difference between ketone ester and ketone diol00:27:00 — Benefits of Ketosis & Using Ketones for Postpartum & Depression• What it feels like to be in ketosis• How Kelly used ketones pre-pregnancies• Read: Brain Energy by Chris Palmer • Mitochondria & Mental Illness: Finding Hope & Healing in Our Cells with Dr. Chris Palmer #250• Kentone diols for pregnancy and postpartum• The link between ketones, mitochondrial health, and improving depression• Use cases for ketones related to brain cognition and memory improvement00:43:00 — Metabolic Flexibility & Ketones’ Role in Healing Brain Disease • Situations where Kelly recommends using exogenous ketones for clients• Dose recommendations • Metabolic flexibility and why it’s important• How ketones influence our ability to have strong brain function later in life• How a ketogenic diet can help with brain diseases• Use cases for Ketone IQ in hospitals with traumatic brain injury patients• Running Through Hell: Enduring Ultrarunning & Boosting Mental Health · Lisa TamatiResources:• Website: hvmn.com (Use code KELLY for a 20% discount)• Instagram: 

Today's guest is Dr. Andy Galpin. He's a tenured professor at Cal State Fullerton, where he's the Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance and the founder and Director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. He is a human performance scientist with a PhD in human bioenergetics and over one hundred peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Dr. Galpin has worked with elite athletes from Olympic Gold medalists to champions in the NFL, MLB, UFC, NFL – you name it. He's also the co-founder of Absolute Rest Biomolecular Athlete and Rapid Health and Performance.In this episode, we break down his most tried-and-true tips for busy professionals. Dr. Galpin shares the same tips and tricks he recommends for his wife, a mom of two kids, like her specific workout routine and what a typical day of eating looks like in their house. We also talk about the myth of avoiding carbs for good sleep, the best advice for getting more quality sleep, interacting in a healthy way with fitness technology, and so much more.We also cover…00:01:00 — A Custom Workout Regimen for Busy Moms• The most efficient way to work out when you have 30 minutes or less per day• N.E.A.T. activities explained• The research behind making changes in less than 3 days/week• Tips for maximizing your time in your workouts• Benefits of workout classes• Should we prioritize strength or cardio workouts?00:28:00 — Raising Awareness of the Pros & Cons of Wearable Fitness Technology • How to interact with fitness technology without hindering our ability to use our intuition • Read: Unplugged by Dr. Andy Galpin• Benefits and downfalls of fitness technology• Why you shouldn’t try to hack your fitness technology• The fastest way to decrease your biological age00:40:00 — How to Achieve Better Sleep & Macronutrient Balance• Tried and true things people can focus on for quality sleep• Standard sleep hygiene rules• What to eat before bed for optimal sleep• Tips for tracking food• How to achieve a macronutrient balance in each meal• How to make healthy food taste better• The #1 macro to curb cravings and have more energyResources:• Website: andygalpin.com• Website: absoluterest.com• Rapid Health Optimization: andygalpin.com/rapid-health-performance• Instagram: @drandygalpin• Twitter: @drandygalpin• YouTube: Dr. Andy Galpin• Podcast: How to Counter Anxiety + Sleep Like a Baby with Andrew Huberman #001Connect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: a...

Today's guest is my friend and celebrity fitness trainer, Ben Bruno. He works with an extremely wide range of clients from professional athletes and musicians to actors and models such as Justin Timberlake, Kate Upton, and Chelsea Handler. He even works with his mom and he's been known for his weight training routines for years.He also offers a six week program through his website for people who can't train with him in person in Los Angeles, and he demonstrates workouts on his Instagram where he has over 288,000 followers. When he is not working with clients, he's consulting with several professional sports organizations, lecturing trainers internationally, writing for publications like Men's and Women's Health, and appearing on the Today Show.In this conversation Ben shares his inspiring journey from a debilitating back injury to finding his passion for training and beginning his career at one of the top gyms in the nation. He shares his recipe for an effective workout backed by top athletes, tips for staying motivated, and how to achieve lasting, sustainable results. It's a pleasure to welcome my friend, Ben Bruno to the show.We also cover…00:01:00 — From Chronic Pain to Career Success: Ben's Journey of Recovery & Transformation• Ben’s personal story overcoming a chronic back injury • How weight training in physical therapy helped Ben recover mentally and physically• How Ben made his way to personal training• How Ben ended up working under nationally recognized trainer, Mike Boyle00:24:00 — Empowering Mental Health through Training• How training supported Ben in his mental health journey• Lessons learned from having a lot of anger & rebelling as a young man• Tips for staying motivated • How often you should be training• Most effective type of workout and Ben’s preferred programming• Detriment of overtraining00:41:00 — Ben's Training Philosophies, Favorite Exercises & At Home 6-Week Program• Ben’s training philosophies for a good workout • Benefits of isolation and compound movements• Ben’s favorite exercises for optimal results• Ben’s 6 week program you can do at home• What’s wrong with “entertrainment” style trainingResources:• Website: benbruno.com• 6 Week Program: benbruno.com/starterpack/ • Instagram: @benbrunotraining• YouTube: Ben Bruno TrainingConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Grass-fed protein powder OR vegan chocho protein powder with organic monk fruit has exactly what you need to make delicious, blood sugar balancing, nutrient dense smoothies—and nothing you don’t. Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.AG1 | Take ownership over your health with AG1! Get 1...