Be Well by Kelly Leveque

Today's guest is Laura Vanderkam. She's the author of several time management productivity books, and her TED Talk garnered over 13 million views. Her newest book, Tranquility by Tuesday, gives us nine ways to calm the chaos and make time for what matters most. In today's podcast episode, you are going to learn how to look at your time in weeks, in the 168 hours you have in a week, versus your days. This allows us to prioritize the things that are most important to us, make meaningful memories and take time for ourselves. Laura also shares the research and data behind her nine rules for time management, and provides tangible ways we can upgrade our lives by being more intentional with our time. When you think about women who have multiple hats to wear, whether they're at their job or with their family life and friends, it’s easy to become reactive throughout the day. Taking control of your schedule and living the life that you want to is so important to so many of us, and yet we don't have the tools to do it. I love everything that Laura teaches and I'm so excited to have her on the show to give us what we want most, and that is time. We also cover… 00:02:00 — The Biggest Time Management Life Hack How time management became Laura’s speciality Key takeaways for time management early on in her career Thinking about time in terms of weeks instead of days Tips for being intentional and mindful of how you spend your time Recommendations for how to plan out your week in advance 00:17:00 — Benefits of Having Blank Space & Fun in Your Schedule Laura’s 9 rules for time management How to commit to making time for yourself, especially when you have a family Benefits of having a backup time slot or open space in your calendar How many hours of your day should be scheduled for productivity? Tips for entrepreneurs who feel like they’re pouring from an empty cup 00:32:00 — How to Make Time Memorable & Intentional The importance of planning things in your week that are memorable How to have fulfilling and nourishing leisure time Tips for winding down before bed Motivational science and data behind time management and productivity Laura’s learned Resources: Website: lauravanderkam.com TED Talk: How to Take Control of Your Free Time Read: Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters by Laura Vanderkam Read: Laura Vanderkam Instagram: @lvanderkam Twitter: @lvanderkam Podcast: Best of Both Worlds Podcast: Before Breakfast Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | 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.

Dr. Amy Shah is back to talk about her new book, I Am So Effing Hungry, and her five step method for conquering cravings, boosting your mood, and making peace with your body. Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified MD with training from Cornell, Columbia, and Harvard, nutritionist, and best-selling author. Dr. Shah focuses on gut health, inflammation, and intermittent fasting. In today's episode, we'll talk about how today's food system is hijacking your brain and your cravings. You'll learn about how the gut microbiome impacts your hunger and what exactly psychobiotics are. She'll explain the psychology and neuroscience behind hunger and cravings, and she'll give us some hacks and small changes we can make every day to calm our cravings and take control over our health. We also cover… 00:01:00 — Why We Feel Out of Control When Eating Processed Foods How being an Indian immigrant led Amy to learn about nutrition Contributors to chronic lifestyle diseases like diabetes The impacts of feeding kids processed foods Feeling a lack of control when eating processed foods The difference between hunger vs cravings Breaking a food/dopamine addiction and self-soothing with food 00:19:00 — How to Improve Your Gut Microbiome How the gut microbiome impacts our hunger The mental health connection to gut health How quickly we can remedy our microbiome What changes to expect when you move to a whole food diet & where to start High dopamine foods The biggest thing you can do to improve your gut health 00:33:00 — Hunger Hacks & Cravings Crushers How to tame cravings The importance of circadian rhythms Day in the life of Dr. Amy and how she takes control of her hunger Dr. Amy Shah’s favorite breakfast foods for curbing cravings Kelly’s pregnancy craving Resources: Website: amymdwellness.com Instagram: @fastingmd Twitter: @amyshahmd Read: I’m So Effing Hungry by Dr. Amy Shah Read: I’m So Effing Tired by Dr. Amy Shah Podcast: 16. Intermittent Fasting for Women with Dr. Amy Shah Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: 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 | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Today's episode is with my friend Rachael DeVaux of Rachael’s Good Eats. She's a Registered Dietician, personal trainer, and has a cult following on Instagram. She grew up in Washington and graduated from Oregon State University where she started the @rachaelsgoodeats Instagram account as a college student. She now shares recipes, intuitive eating strategies, and simple workouts with more than 645,000 followers. She's such an easy, laid back lady and her first cookbook, Rachael’s Good Eats, is out now. It’s full of easy, laid back, nutrient rich recipes for you and your family to try. This is definitely a cookbook I'll be using throughout the year and know you’ll love it too! Rachael is such a breath of fresh air. In this episode we talk about what inspired her interest in healthy eating, how she launched and grew her online business, the behind the scenes of her fitness programs and the process of writing her new cookbook, her favorite recipes and tips to share for people new to cooking, and her overall philosophy on nutrition, creating authentic content, and finding what’s best for our bodies. I'm so excited for you guys to get to know her. We also cover… 00:02:00 — Following Your Gut & Building an Authentic Brand What sparked Rachael’s interest in eating healthy How Rachael’s family dinners growing up inspired her Butcher Box What Rachael learned in RD school that she has applied & abandoned What it was like for Rachael to build her online business and Instagram account How Rachael has built and launched her fitness programs Following your gut and intuition with business & personal decisions 00:27:00 — A Beginner’s Guide for Making Easy, Healthy Meals at Home How her new book came to be What it’s like behind the scenes of creating a cookbook Some of Rachael’s favorite recipes from her new cookbook Staples that Rachael always has in her kitchen Tips for people who are new to cooking 00:36:00 — Rachael’s Food Philosophy & How to Find What’s Right for You Rachael’s food philosophy being gluten and dairy free How Rachael healed her gut completely How Rachael came to create her 7-day sugar detox and benefits of reducing sugar intake Rachael’s personal eating preferences and style Experimenting with foods and finding what works best for you What foods really make Rachael feel her best Resources: Website: rachaelsgoodeats.com Read: Rachael's Good Eats: Easy, Laid-Back, Nutrient-Rich Recipes Instagram: @rachaelsgoodeats Facebook: Rachael’s Good Eats Tik Tok: @rachaelsgoodeats Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.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)! Primal Kitchen | Visit primalkitchen.com and use the code KELLYSFAVORITES at checkout for 15% off your order of $40 or more. Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/Kelly.

Dr. Izabella Wentz is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and a licensed pharmacist who has dedicated her career to addressing the root cause of autoimmune thyroid disease after being diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009. She's the author of three books on Hashimoto's and is a New York Times bestseller. Her new book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol, is available now. In today's episode, you're going to learn about the thyroid gland, the adrenal glands, how they play together in the body to balance hormones. Our hormones play such a huge role in how we feel, and it’s so important to understand how our diet and lifestyle choices influence them. We get into everything from how to have better sleep, manage your caffeine intake, and natural ways to balance your circadian rhythm, to how your workouts and work-life balance can impact your hormones. You're also going to get some tips on supplements to take and blood markers to ask your doctor to call for if you think you may have any type of thyroid disease, specifically looking out for Hashimotos. I'm so excited for the book to come out and for people to get their hands on this protocol because it has already helped and impacted thousands of women. I love that Dr. Wentz’s lifestyle recommendations really push back against intermittent fasting and over-caffeinated hustle culture so you can live with more peace and alignment from the inside out. It's a form of self-care and it doesn't happen overnight, but if you can really dedicate your time and energy to it, you can get relief and begin healing. I hope you enjoy this conversation and Dr. Wentz’s new book, The Adrenal Protocol. We also cover… 00:05:00 — Identifying & Healing Thyroid Disease Dr. Wentz own experience being diagnosed with thyroid disease in her twenties Why women are misdiagnosed or not diagnosed with Hashimotos Symptoms of thyroid disease Markers to test for if you think you have Hashimotos What’s happening in the body to the thyroid gland with Hashimotos Lifestyle and diet changes to help those with thyroid disease heal and feel better 00:19:00 — How to Support Healthy Hormones How blood sugar impacts our thyroid hormones Explaining adrenals and what their role is in our bodies How hypothyroid and cortisol are linked What a healthy thyroid and adrenal function will look like How intermittent fasting can impact your hormones Do you need to quit coffee and caffeine to balance your hormones? Ways to naturally balance your cortisol and support your circadian rhythm 00:35:00 — Recipes, Tips & Protocols for Optimal Adrenal Health How to turn down danger signals & increasing safety signals in your environment A day in the life of the Adrenal Protocol Adrenal kickstart drink recipe Tips for having a restful sleep How work and workouts impact the adrenals What a healthy cortisol curve looks like throughout the day Lifestyle changes that make the biggest impact on healing adrenals The tired mommy protocol and tips for new and nursing moms Resources: Website: thyroidpharmacist.com Read: Adrenal Transformation Protocol by Dr. Izabella Wentz Instagram: @izabellawentzpharmd Tik Tok: @izabellawentz Facebook: Thyroid Lifestyle Youtube: Thyroid Pharmacist Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Athletic Greens 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 | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Today's guest is New York Times bestselling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Shefali. She's an expert in family dynamics and personal development and teaches courses around the world. She's written a multitude of books, including The Conscious Parent, The Awakened Family, and her newest book, The Parenting Map, with step-by-step solutions to consciously create the ultimate parent-child relationship. Dr. Shefali offers a profoundly practical and groundbreaking parenting solution that helps parents actualize their deepest desires for their children. This step-by-step guide disrupts toxic inherited patterns and replaces them with authentic connections that allow us to see and respond to our children for who they are, and who they can become. The book is a minimalist approach to parenting, which is truly getting to the basics, knowing they are good enough, and actually more important than all the other things that we've built up to be important milestones for our children. Focusing on healing ourselves, letting go of control, and allowing for the playful, fun of childhood will lead to the most resilient adults. In this conversation, Dr. Shefali opens my eyes to the incredible opportunity in ditching the rules and need for control. Thank you to Dr. Shefali for spreading this message to parents that doing a good job doesn't mean being perfect, it really just means getting the basics right. I took lots of notes during this conversation, and I know other parents out there will get a lot of value from it as well. I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Shefali to the show! We also cover… 00:04:00 — The Key Principles for Conscious Parenting What’s different about her latest book, The Parenting Map Reviewing the 3 stages of conscious parenting - 1. Frustration to Clarity, 2. From Dysfunctional Patterns to Conscious Choice, 3. From Conflict to Connection Why we don’t need to have total control over our children Changing our expectations of our children to create less frustration What rules matter versus what rules are arbitrary The thing that will negatively impact a child many parents unintentionally do 00:18:00 — Breaking the Cycle: Inner Child Work & Reparenting How the ego plays a huge role in parenting Something a conscious parent wouldn’t say The 5 main ego patterns: breaking patterns from childhood Where to start doing inner child work What reparenting can look like How to show up in a conscious way for your child 00:29:00 — Tips for Reconnecting with Your Child & Cultivating Creativity in Parenting Advice for feeling shame around not being a good enough parent What showing up better looks like Reframing mistakes to reconnect with a child Why punishment is the greatest cause of disconnection The root cause of what parents find to be disrespectful behavior Inviting creativity into parenting Insight about the disadvantages of screen time Resources: Website: drshefali.com Instagram: @drshefali Institute: Conscious Parenting Method Read: The Parenting Map by Dr. Shefali Read: A Radical Awakening by Dr. Shefali Read: The Awakened Family by Dr. Shefali Read: The Conscious Parent by Dr. Shefali Read: Out of Control by Dr. Shefali Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced and published by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly. BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Athletic Greens AG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.

Today's guests are Dr. Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett, co-founders of The Ready State and San Francisco CrossFit and all around dynamic duo. Kelly Starrett is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling book, Becoming a Supple Leopard, Ready to Run, and The Wall Street Journal bestseller, Deskbound. In his career as a physical therapist, Kelly has worked with athletes and coaches from the NFL, MBA, NHL, MBL, and the US Olympic team. I've been following his work since 2014 and would consider Kelly to be the first functional physical therapist in practice where he merged activity, physical therapy, and holistic living together to not only improve and heal his patients, but to watch them thrive. Juliet Starrett is an entrepreneur, attorney, author, and podcaster. She's also the CEO of The Ready State, the go-to mobility program for over 100k recreational and professional athletes, coaches, and personal trainers. She is the co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Deskbound, and was a professional whitewater paddler winning three world championships and five national titles. It's a pleasure to bring them both on the show today to talk about their newest book, Built to Move: the 10 Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully. The book offers an easy-to-use formula for basic mobility maintenance: 10 tests + 10 physical practices = 10 ways to make your body work better. It's been so fun to follow along their journey for so many years, and to finally talk to them about all the work that they have done together and the amazing power team that they are. I'm so excited to introduce them to you all and for their new book, which I know will be a helpful guide for anyone looking to overall feel physically and build sustainable habits for long term wellness. Enjoy my conversation with Kelly and Juliet! We also cover… 00:05:00 — Revolutionizing Fitness & Physical Therapy • How Juliette saved Kelly’s life the first time they met • What they attribute to the success and longevity of their relationship • How they started their careers and opened up the 21st CrossFit gym in the world • Why they decided to combine their physical therapy practice & their CrossFit gym • What’s not working in the traditional medical model to address injuries • How function physio can be the bridge many people need to heal 00:34:00 — Functional Fitness for Everyone: Cutting through Industry Noise • Common problems Dr. Kelly addresses in his practice • Translating the overwhelming amount of wellness information for the general population • The unfortunate truth about the health and fitness industry • Shifting focus to supporting the everyday routines of normal people • Anthony Vennare from Fitt Insider on the rise of obesity 00:43:00 — Setting the Standard for Longevity and Durability • Minimum standards & physical benchmarks for people suggested in the book • How our behaviors stack and influence one another • Benefits of & their recommended minimum standard for daily walking • How you create a durable body • The Old Man balance test • Setting up systems to support your goals • The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf • 10 vital signs noted in the book Resources: • Instagram: @thereadystate and @suppleleopard • Juliet’s Instagram: @julietstarrett • Website: thereadystate.com • Read: Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully by Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett • Read: Becoming a Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett • Read: Ready to Run by Kelly Starrett • Read: Deskbound by Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett Connect with Kelly: • kellyleveque.com • Instagram: @bewellbykelly • Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BonCharge | Go to boncharge.com/kelly to save 20% off your order. BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

My friend Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and more. He is the host of the Art of Being Well podcast and the author of Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum, and the New York Times bestseller, Intuitive Fasting. His new book, Gut Feelings, demystifies the gut-brain connection and provides a framework to repair the relationship between what you eat and how you feel. In this episode, Dr. Cole and I go through all of the strategies he shares in his book to get rid of shame around food, feel your best, and heal your relationship with food and your body at the same time. Our mental and physical health are so intertwined, and I’m grateful that Dr. Cole has taken the time to make current science accessible in his new book, and provide healing tools and resources we need to improve our overall wellness from the inside out. Grab Gut Feelings and tune into this episode to learn more! We also cover… 00:04:58 —Being Mindful of What You’re Feeding Your Head & Your Heart • Setting the stage for how intertwined our mental and physical health are • Shameflammation: How shame related to eating can really have an effect on how you feel • Food confusion in this overwhelming vortex of health and wellness information • Finding middle ground between the toxic diet culture and anti-diet culture • Advice for someone who is orthorexic or has disordered eating around healthy foods • Being in a state of presence with our food choices 00:21:40 —How Unresolved Trauma Influences our Physical Health • How unresolved traumas can manifest in our body • How the ACE score can help provide insight into your mental and physical health • Metaphysical meals and protocols Dr. Will has developed to fight inflammation • Regulating your nervous system and the vagus nerve 00:28:23 —The Gut-Brain Connection & Alcohol’s Impact on Brain Function • What the gut-brain connection is • Brain inflammation and its connection to mental illness • Alcohol and the gut brain connection • Uncovering recent medical studies around alcohol and brain function • Alternatives to alcohol if you’re interested in shifting the paradigm 00:40:26 —Sustainable Ways to Decrease Stress • How chronic stress is the ultimate junk food • How hustle culture normalizes the acceptance of chronic stress • How to overcome inner resistance and make a choice to change • Strengthening your ability to say no • What you can expect from Gut Feelings: recipes, the 21 day plan & somatic practices Resources: • Website: drwillcole.com • Instagram: @drwillcole • Read: Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel by Dr. Will Cole • YouTube: Dr. Will Cole • Podcast: The Art of Being Well with Dr. Will Cole • Tik Tok: @drwillcole Connect with Kelly: • kellyleveque.com • Instagram: @bewellbykelly • Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. BonCharge | Go to boncharge.com/kelly to save 20% off your order.

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a pioneer in women's medicine, an award-winning board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, and certified sex counselor. She's the author of Beyond the Pill and Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth, and a fierce patient advocate who is completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances. Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones. In this episode we talk about three important topics in her newest book, Is This Normal?: your sexual self, your cyclical self, and her 28-day plan to bring your hormones back into balance. This new book comes with a free cookbook when you pre-order or order online, and it helps you understand your body and identify hormone imbalances that you may be able to treat naturally. I’m so grateful for Dr. Brighten for being a beacon of truth, sharing all of her knowledge, and giving women a place to talk about the things that nobody talks about. Grab a copy of her new book, Is This Normal?, today, and enjoy this conversation with Dr. Brighten. We also cover… 00:07:10 — Understanding Your Sexual Self What’s normal when it comes to sex and libido Focusing on what’s normal for you versus comparing your libido to others How hormones influence your sexual desire When in your ovulatory cycle you will likely feel most and least aroused Excitation and inhibition Things that put the “breaks” on intimacy; especially stress Acknowledging the mental burden women carry Trauma, deep hurts, and common issues for heteronormative relationships that affect libido What’s normal: masturbation and orgasms Read: She Comes First by Ian Kerner 00:48:13 — Identify Hormone Imbalances & Heal Naturally How common hormone imbalances manifest in our lives Advice for women in the perimenopause phase experiencing estrogen dominance Alcohol’s impact on ovarian function and hormones Vitamin, diet and lifestyle recommendations for natural hormone balancing What you can expect to accomplish with her 28-day program Resources: Website: drbrighten.com Read: Is This Normal? by Dr. Jolene Brighten Instagram: @drjolenebrighten YouTube: Dr. Jolene Brighten TikTok: Dr. Jolene Brighten BWBK Episode: 53. Understanding & Honoring Your Hormone Health with Dr. Jolene Brighten #WellnessWednesdays Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Athletic Greens AG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.

I’m excited to welcome Katherine Morgan Schafler to the show! She's a psychotherapist, writer, speaker, and the former onsite therapist at Google. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology at UC Berkeley before obtaining two masters from Columbia University. Additionally, she completed her postgraduate training and certification at the Association of Spirituality and Psychotherapy in NYC. Today I'm bringing Katherine on to talk about her recently published book, The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control, which is designed to help you understand the different types of perfectionism, how your perfectionism can work for you, (not against you), and how to embrace it. We talk about the sociocultural issues ambitious women face, the importance of living in alignment with what you truly value, and how you can harness perfectionism in a healthy way to be your most authentic self. Having these conversations inspires me to take a beat and think about how I am being thoughtful with my days, my energy, and my time, and I’m so grateful to Katherine for sharing her professional advice with us. If you’re a fellow self-proclaimed perfectionist, make sure to take the perfectionist profile quiz on her website to understand your type, and pick up a copy of her new book, The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control, to learn more. We also cover… 00:01:32 — Perfectionism Isn’t a Bad Thing Katherine’s career journey Read: The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power The sociocultural issues with languaging used to describe women Maladaptive vs adaptive perfectionism Commercial wellness labeling perfectionism as “bad” when it isn’t Why high functioning people suffer from stress and depression How to begin working through what doesn’t feel right in your life 00:19:44 — Living in Alignment with Your Values Pleasure’s role in finding what makes you happy The difference between immediate gratification and pleasure The connection between perfectionism and happiness Two questions Katherine encourages ambitious, high-achieving women to ask themselves Breaking the illusion of control 00:32:06 — How to Unleash Your Perfectionism in a Healthy Way The different types of perfectionism and each one’s advantages and liabilities Take the perfectionist profile quiz: perfectionistsguide.com/quiz What types of perfectionists Kelly and Katherine are Dr. Kristin Neff's framework: 3 skills for responding to yourself compassionately Reframing the idea of productivity Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time by Tony Schwartz and Catherine McCarthy Resources: Website: perfectionistsguide.com Read: The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power by Katherine Morgan Schafler Take the quiz: perfectionistsguide.com/quiz Instagram: @katherinemorganschafler LinkedIn: Katherine Morgan Schafler Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Athletic Greens AG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.

On today's podcast, we chat with two amazing women about a nonprofit that has quickly grown near and dear to my heart, Eat REAL. I’m joined by Nora LaTorre, the CEO of Eat REAL. Nora is currently working with over 500 schools to solve the root cause of the health crisis facing our children, and has a rapidly scaling climate change solution to boot. Joining her is Erin Primer, Director of Food and Nutrition Services at SanLuis Coastal Unified School District, located in Central California. Erin brings over fifteen years of experience in the food industry, ranging from high quality catering to hospitals and universities. With two young children of her own, she is passionate about upgrading the food that is served in cafeterias across the country. Together, they have removed fifteen pounds of consumed sugar per kid in Erin's school district while reallocating funds to local vendors supplying one hundred percent grass-fed beef burgers (served up every week), local olive oil, kiwis, and more. Eat REAL has a goal to shift $1B of school food purchasing power by 2025 to greener, more sustainable, healthier meals so every child can flourish. If you're interested in making change at the district level or in supporting policy change here in California or throughout the United States, head to eatreal.org and see how you can get involved. We also cover… 00:04:19 — Transforming Food Programs in Schools How Eat REAL increases awareness and access to real food in school cafeterias The power behind supporting local businesses & advocating for change Who can participate in being an agent of change Sharing the story behind Eat REAL — small steps to achieve big change Swapping packaged, processed foods, and centralized distribution to local farmers How to create a local, diversified food portfolio, and move dollars to your local market Integrating food products that are abundant and accessible in your area 00:20:49 — Setting Better Food Standards for Kids Boundaries on sugar intake for kids Debunking Food Industry Myths with Dr. Robert Lustig #157 Eat REAL’s food values and certification standards for schools How parents can advocate for alignment on rules and regulations of school lunches Specialty food companies that are conscious about limiting sugar in their products Primal Kitchen and Serenity Kids Viewing schools as the largest leverage point in our food system to impact kids’ health Eat REAL’s assessment process – valuing nutrition & sustainability 00:36:24 — More Plants Please: Getting Kids to Eat More Fruits & Veggies Raising the bar on national school lunch standards What a typical lunch tray looks like: protein, vegetables, fruit, and grain servings Making fruits and veggies appealing to kids Diving deeper in plant-forward meals, cultural experiences, and flavors Encouraging a child’s curiosity around new food Read: Bilal Cooks Daal Thai Basil Lentil Burger Recipe, Force of Nature box & Pasture Bird box 00:47:21 — Making Higher Food Standard Policy Changes on a National & State Level Changes that are happening on a national scale in school food and why How to advocate for higher standards in your local communities Sign up for the Eat REAL Newsletter School Meals for All Coalition in California Advocating for universal free meals nationally to create more food security Sense of urgency: 1 in 5 kids are pre-diabetic Check out Be Well by Kelly Courses to donate to Eat REAL! Resources: Website: eatreal.org Instagram: @eatrealcertified Nora LaTorre: @noralatorreofficial LinkedIn: Eat Real Certified Donate: eatreal.org/donate San Luis Coastal Food Services: @slcusdfood FSN Magazine: GUSTO school food magazine inaugural issue SLO Oriental Market: @slorientalmarket Check out Be Well by Kelly Courses Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly. BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Kelly Blodgett is redefining the modern dental experience. Over the past 20 years, he’s created a practice recognized as an international hotspot for integrative biological dentistry and dental tourism. He attracts people who seek a holistic and biological approach to their oral health and whole body health. Through his weekly Toxic Tuesday and Wellness Wednesday social media posts, Dr. Kelly shares important truths not commonly discussed in traditional dental settings. His content illustrates his patients’ incredible journeys back to health while providing best practices for predictable oral and systemic health – fascinating subjects that serve as table stakes for today’s ultra-informative conversation as well. We talk about the biological way of approaching root canals and fillings, oral hygiene, regaining health, demystifying health issues caused by teeth, and the theorized connection between root canals and cancer. Given my own recent struggles with oral health, I’ve been so excited to have Dr. Kelly on the show. I’m thrilled to share his deep understanding and proven best practices for biohacking oral health with the community today. We also cover… 00:02:24 — Dr. Kelly’s View on Holistic Dentistry Identifying the start of digestion – our mouth! Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ by Giulia Enders Toxicity of most modern dentistry practices and the detached view of oral health Kelly’s personal experience with longterm root canal complications Oral anatomy 101 – where we’re most susceptible to harmful microbes Risks associated with root canals Self-advocacy and trusting experience/intuition Prioritizing the identification of the root cause before treatment 00:18:20 – A New Approach to Cavities, Fillings & Root Canals Lifestyle and diet choices lead to decline in oral health The impact chronic acidity & excessive snacking has on your enamel Toddlers, snacking, and an increase in cavities Testing root canal teeth for microbes (and finding a lot of them) Dr. Kelly’s Toxic Tuesday social media series Bioenergetics of a dead tooth Dr. Simon Yu’s work with acupuncture meridian assessments Root canals impact on your immune function & the lymphatic system 00:32:20 – Exploring & Unpacking the Risks of Root Canals Dr. Kelly’s preference for ceramic implants Leveraging the immune system to heal Expected healing time for extraction & implant process Ceramic vs. titanium implants Exploring the theorized link between root canals & breast cancer Understanding the risks of microbial infections A biological approach to oral care 00:45:15 — Dr. Kelly’s Expert Recommendations Fluoride, Yes or No? Level Up Your Training with Dr. Stacy Sims #201 Wisdom tooth removal, Yes or No? Snacking, Yes or No? Favorite foods for oral health & supplementation practices The Dental Diet by Dr. Steven Lin Unpacking Oral Health, Disease & Longevity with Dr. Steven Lin #197 Dr. Kelly’s mission to reinvent how we see and talk about oral health Supporting patients throughout their biological dental revision & recuperation Utilizing holistic dentistry practices to achieve whole body health Resources: Website: blodgettdentalcare.com Instagram: @blodgettdentalcare YouTube: Blodgett Dental Care Facebook: Dr. Blodgett Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: 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)! BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Today's guest is Eve Rodsky. She wrote the book Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live), which gamifies the life management system to help partners and families reimagine their relationships. She's elevated the cultural conversation about the value of unpaid labor and care, and provides a system that trades in assumptions for values based decision-making. Asking the simple, yet profound question, “what would happen if we treated our homes as our most important organization?” Eve’s New York Times bestselling book was one of Reese's book club picks, followed by an award-winning documentary and book sequel “Find Your Unicorn Space: How to Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too Busy World.” We also cover… 00:02:08 — Bringing Awareness to the ‘Invisible Work’ Conversation Household inequalities that prevent us from exploring our creative space Going from a lawyer to a gender division of labor expert Her dreams of smashing glass ceilings to feeling emotionally and physically abandoned at work and at home The start of her Fair Play journey after becoming a mother of two Learning that 93% of household work is done by mothers Why invisible work remains unseen for late stage capitalist patriarchy to continue Pushing for equality in the school system 00:11:40 – Quantifying the “Sh*t I do” Spreadsheets for Maternal tasks Dispelling the conditioned belief placed on mothers to manage the household Create an ownership mindset with Fair Play cards How the ‘lead dad’ movement started creating more connection in their lives Turning the mom and dad job description into an even playing field Kelly’s take on her non-traditional household & addressing mom guilt Sharing the Magic Suit (invisible workload) Checking in with your partner to divide up the workload How taking ownership and accountability for mistakes creates new relationship dynamics 00:24:35 — Setting Boundaries, Systems, and Communication in the Home Learning to treat your home as the most important organization Applying her project management skills to her own home Setting boundaries around your ‘availability’ as a mother “Why did I have to earn my own personal time?” The generational disconnect: from selfless to selfish Women’s time being infinite like sand, and men’s time being finite like diamonds Changing the narrative that has led us to become compliant in our own oppression 00:38:08 — Protecting Your Unicorn Space 3 exercises to create curiosity, connection, and completion Defining your guilt & shame Setting up your Unicorn Space by outlining your values Creating the system behind setting boundaries Why stripping your values strips you of yourself Honoring your partner’s creative space Trade in assumptions for value-based decision making with Fair Play & Unicorn Space Resources: Website: EveRodsky.com Instagram: @everodsky Instagram: @fairplaylife Instagram: @unicornspacelife Read: Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World Read: Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) Watch: Fair Play Life Documentary Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Athletic Greens AG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.

Dr. Mark Hyman is back with his new book, Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life. It was published on February 21st, and it explains the science of longevity, including the cutting-edge developments in science and medicine that, once applied correctly, can reverse your biological age as you grow chronologically older. He maps out the Young Forever program, offering critical information in optimizing our core biological systems, as well as how to eat, exercise, and live for longevity. If you don't know, Dr. Mark Hyman is a senior advisor for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and the director of the UltraWellness Center. He’s a New York Times bestselling author and board president for clinical affairs at the Institute of Functional Medicine. He is also the host of one of the leading health podcasts, The Doctor’s Pharmacy, and is a regular medical contributor to several television show networks including CBS, This Morning Today, Good Morning America, The View, and CNN. It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Mark Hyman back to the show to discuss his latest book and help all of you rediscover the fountain of youth we all are longing for.Yes, the fountain of youth is in play, folks. It’s exciting stuff and, as always, backed by real research and science. We also cover… 00:01:32 — Living Your Most Optimal Life Normal aging vs. abnormal aging A functional medicine approach to wellness Intro to the 10 underlying hallmarks of aging & breaking down the 4 longevity switches Understanding the way our bodies react to food Why building muscle is the key to longevity Benefits of fasting 12-14 hours to boost autophagy Breaking your fast with 30 grams of a complete protein (containing Leucine) 00:16:06 — Lifestyle & Diet Changes to Support Healthy Aging Lifestyle edits vs. stacking pharmaceuticals Foods (common and not) that activate AMPK Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life Recommendations for what NOT to eat Incorporating more phytochemicals into your diet Increasing protein intake as we age Keeping healthy fats in your diet Dr. Mark’s shift from cardio and yoga into resistance training at 59 00:24:49 — Managing the Effects of Good & Bad Stress Putting your body in a state of healthy stress (hormesis) Ancient roots of hot and cold therapies Step-by-step morning routine Dr. Mark shares his anti-aging shake recipe with Urolithin A Learning from the Blue Zones to mitigate stress Practices for discharging bad stress Live 7 years longer through meaning and purpose Improve your epigenetic expression with cuddling 00:33:44 — Supplements: How, What, When, Why? Supercharging Your Nutrient Status with Dr. Chris Kresser #235 80% of wellness is diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, 20% is the margin outside of lifestyle – supplements, technology, etc. Superstar phytochemicals to consider supplementing Supplementing creatine & whey protein to build muscle 00:37:58 — Looking Into the Future of Longevity Hyperbaric oxygen and ozone therapy Using plasmapheresis to heal his Arthritis Development of stem cell therapy Promoting free and affordable solutions Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life Finding the fountain of youth Optimize your own health with Function Health Resources: Read: Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life Website: https://drhyman.com/ Shop: Timeline Nutrition Podcast: The Doctor’s Farmacy YouTube: @drmarkhyman Instagram: @drmarkhyman Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | 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.

Today's guests are Vanessa and Xander Marin, your new couple BFFs. The pair are co-hosts of the popular podcast Pillow Talks, where they cover juicy topics and share their real world relationship advice. They are the sex education you wish you had, with proven tips that have helped hundreds and thousands of couples create a sex life beyond their wildest dreams. In their new book, Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life, they share how couples can have fun talking about sex while keeping the spark alive and stay emotionally connected throughout the whole process. Vanessa and Xander open up to their own experiences in their relationship and apply what they’ve learned to help couples at any stage in their intimacy journey. We also cover… 00:02:09 — Becoming a Sex Therapist The very first sex talk…with the parents. Why is it so hard for us to talk about sex? Sex therapy as a career Making sex therapy as joyful as buying cookbooks Internal beliefs that prevent couples from talking about sex De-shaming & normalizing sex talks 00:11:30— Important Conversations For A Couple’s Sex Life Taking the first step to initiate the conversation of sex Why communication is the key to creating your dream sex life Simple, practical tips to maintain an emotional connection Develop cheat codes that speak to each other’s love languages How to stop focusing on what’s wrong with the relationship 00:23:00 – Uncovering your Desires Inside & Outside of the Bedroom Finding new ways to initiate sex that feel like an invitation Fun ways to spice up your long-term relationship Change your delivery, change your energy Family friendly initiation phrases for couples with kids The two main mismatched sex drive types Removing the obligation of sex for your partner Learning to gently turn your partner & find other ways to please one another 00:40:15 – Discovering Pleasure for Yourself & Your Partner Why there’s no such thing as being universally good in bed Fun exercises that bring you pleasure Overcoming the narrow expectations around sex for men The orgasm gap: what do women really need Using pleasure mapping to open lines of communication with positive feedback Subtle changes to keep the spark alive in a relationship Why all-or-nothing leads to negative results Finding the joy in intimacy Resources: Website: VMTherapy.com Instagram: @vanessaandxander Podcast: Pillow Talks Read: Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life by Vanessa and Xander Marin Connect with Kelly: Kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Athletic Greens 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 | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Today's guest is Dr. Chris Kresser. As founder of the Kresser Institute, Dr. Chris Kresser returns to Be Well By Kelly to share what he’s learned in the field of functional medicine since his last visit and how supplementing against nutrient deficiencies helped him & his wife overcome struggles with conception. His mission is to help people reverse chronic illness, reclaim their health, and bring more conscious intentionality into a more meaningful life. Chris recently launched a supplement line, Adapt Naturals, to fill the gap and support our nutrient needs. Chis has extended a discount code to our community, use the code BEWELLWITHKELLY for a 15% discount on any of his supplements at AdaptNaturals.com! We also cover… 00:02:22 — Dr. Kresser’s Discovery of Nutrient Deficiencies Top 3 reasons why a nutrient dense diet might still cause deficiencies The rapid decline of vegetable nutrient density How your natural palette is a pretty good guide to nutrient density The power of growing food at home & buying local Nutrient density of herbs are typically higher than other foods ounce-for-ounce The cyclical effect of regenerative farming, healthier animals lead to healthier soil, and the cycle continues 00:15:30 - Deep Dive Into The Most Important Nutrients For Conception How to get nutrient status back while trying to conceive Chinese and functional medicine Top 5 foods the body needs to grow a baby to full term How conception requires a safe environment to prevent fertility drops Optimizing nutrient status with super nutrient dense protocols & Adapt Naturals Kelly shares her surprising nutrient deficiency story throughout pregnancy 00:23:05 - Chris’s Weekly Habits to Optimize Nutrient Status Coming to terms with the nutrient-status of our food system Viewing your body as a bank account; make both deposits and withdrawals Prioritizing high-quality animal protein sources: eggs, organ meats, fermented yogurt, etc. Best type of foods to promote healthy conception The problem with poultry & the importance of regenerative red meat consumption 00:32:00 - Unpopular Nutrient Beliefs Backed By Science Linus Pauling Institute studies on nutrient inadequacies in the U.S. Most human beings thrive on a combination of plant & animal-based foods What animal-based foods are highest in essential vitamins The importance of fiber in plant-based foods Environmental & lifestyle factors that impact our nutrient needs Adapting our nutrient needs based on the current science 00:45:39 - Supercharge Your Nutrient Status with Adapt Naturals Reformulating Adapt Naturals Better supplementation, fewer supplements Core Plus Bundle that has every major nutrient you need Developing a strong appreciation for the healing power of mushrooms Individualized approach to supplementation Introducing his new highly bioavailable Vitamin D supplement Take the Nutrient Status Quiz Resources: Website: Chris Kresser.com Podcast: Revolution Health Radio Shop: Adapt Naturals Read: The Paleo Cure by Chris Kresser Read: Unconventional Medicine by Chris Kresser Instagram: @chriskresser Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BonCharge | Go to boncharge.com/kelly to save 20% on their red light devices. BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Today's guest is my friend Maya Feller, a Brooklyn-based RD who graduated from New York University. Maya's always been absolutely approachable and real food-based. You can find her on TV shows like Good Morning America as her private practice provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition coaching for the management of, and the risk reduction of, non-communicable diseases. She's also the author of a fantastic new book called Eating From Our Roots, which is where we spend most of our time today. It was released on January 24th of this year and features over eighty global recipes to take you through the heritage of cooking and how healthy food can look (and taste) wildly different for different people in different places. Backed by Goop Press, Maya’s powerful message of accessibility and education sets her apart in a general health-food conversation that gets noisier every day. Her commitment to meeting people where they are promises a seat at the table for so many who’ve gone without one – I so respect and revere her work and community impact. It's a joy to welcome Maya to the Be Well By Kelly podcast today. We also cover… 00:04:52 — Maya’s Path to Community Nutrition Bonding over a shared mission to make healthy food relevant and accessible Dabbling in theater and philosophy on her way to study nutrition at NYU Inspired to study the science of hydration while training for the Boston Marathon Working with a marginalized and disenfranchised population Serving for access vs. privilege Maya’s powerful lessons from working in the community Learning by listening to her patients’ needs 00:19:34 — Eating From Our Roots Eating from Our Roots (Goop Press) Early inspirations and ideas for the book Culture, history, race, and ethnicity through the lens of food Expanding your family’s palette with worldly foods and flavors Working with Chef Silvia Barban Roadblocks of recipe testing during the pandemic Intentional use of additives and natural sweeteners 00:32:52 — Recipe Modifications for Health Conditions & Accessibility Levels CGM Moving away from an all-or-nothing approach Creating sustainable shifts to fit individual needs Having the ability to personalize Eating From our Roots recipes At-home tips for elevating limited-access eating Removing shame from the conversation 00:41:05 —Healthy Eating At Home with Maya Be sure to check out the seafood in Eating From Our Roots Breakfast yogurt hacks Prioritizing family & home cooked meals Eating the (seasonal) rainbow One golden rule at Maya’s house – season everything! 00:54:36 — Simplifying Health with The Daily 5 Daily 5: water, fruit, veg, protein, and sleep Restoring the mind in nature Kelly shares her sleep-deprived journey to 6-phase meditation Maya’s moving meditation + love for the outdoors Running the parks of NYC Resources: Read: Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World: A Cookbook (Goop Press) Website: mayafellernutrition.com Instagram: @mayafellerrd Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Cozy Earth | Get 35% off sitewide when you use the code 'BEWELL' at CozyEarth.com. BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Today's guest is known as The Spa Doctor and she was the first licensed female naturopathic doctor in California. She’s also the author of two literary standbys in the natural health space, especially as it relates to skin care: Natural Beauty Reset and Clean Skin from Within. It’s an honor to have the esteemed Dr. Trevor Cates on the show today. After years of struggling with skin problems and imbalanced hormones in her teen years, Dr. Cates decided to pursue a career in natural medicine to educate the masses on the intersection between hormones and healthy skin. This led her to Utah, where she’s applied her refined skills and expertise in renowned hotels like the Waldorf Astoria and the St. Regis. Specializing in hormone balance and a holistic approach to skincare, she’s built a practice teaching clients and patients how to support healthy skin through research-backed diet, lifestyle, and product choices – an ethos which forms the basis of our hyper-informative conversation today. We also cover… 00:02:10 — Dr. Trevor’s Path to Natural Medicine Dealing with the physical and psychological impact of skin issues as a child Changing her college path to focus on natural medicine Becoming the Spa Doctor in Utah Side effects of antihistamine medications Her first experience with a (female) naturopathic doctor Importance of getting to the root cause 00:14:46 — How Seasons & Sun Impact Skin Health How our skin care needs change with the seasons The role the sun plays in our mood, hormones, skin, and sleep Sunscreen vs. healthy sun exposure Covering hands, face, and neck – even when driving Harmful chemical sunscreen ingredients & her zinc-based recommendations 00:27:49 — Redefining ‘Clean’ and ‘Natural’ Skincare Plant oils vs. petroleum-based mineral oils Supporting the skin’s natural acidity, barrier oils, and microorganisms What to look for (and avoid) in your skincare products Expiration dates for skin care products & identifying rancid oils Standard two-year shelf life on Spa Doctor skin care products Essential oils, oxidation, and photosensitization Credo Beauty and The Detox Market Importance of testing the pH value in skin care product 00:40:30 — Supporting a Healthy Skin Microbiome Importance of testing the pH value in skin care product The two biggest skin care mistakes Most cleansers are stripping your skin Switching from high-Ph cleansers to oil-based Simplifying your skincare routine Exfoliation 101: Finding balance with natural cell turnover 00:49:57 — Clearing Up Acne From the Inside Out Hormonal changes and gut microbiome as key influences Acne is an inflammatory skin condition What to avoid & what to add to your diet to treat acne from within Adult acne – what’s happening? How our lifestyle impacts our hormones Natural Beauty Reset and Clean Skin from Within Resources: Read: Natural Beauty Reset by Dr. Trevor Cates Read: Clean Skin from Within by Dr. Trevor Cates Podcast: The Spa Dr. Schedule an Appointment: drtrevorcates.com The Spa Doctor: thespadr.com Instagram: @thespadr YouTube: The Spa Dr. Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BonCharge | Go to boncharge.com/kelly to save 20% on their red light devices. BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Cozy Earth | Get 35% off sitewide when you use the code 'BEWELL' at CozyEarth.com.

Today's guest is Dr. Thomas Hemingway. He is a holistic and integrative medical doctor, but like so many guests on this show, he didn't start that way. He worked for two decades in ER medicine before making the move to integrative practices that we discuss today. With so much first-hand experience with chronic illness, he committed himself and his career to finding ways to prevent them. And as of February, he has a new book on the shelves that does just that, PREVENTABLE: 5 Powerful Practices To Avoid Disease And Build Unshakeable Health. We unpack those five powerful practices – Food, Movement, Sleep, Gut Health, and Stress – and apply them to family life, the imperfect, impatient, always-something-new lifestyle that keeps parents of young children like us on the lookout for practical, easily applicable advice wherever we can get it. As you’ll hear in this one, Dr. Thomas Hemingway is full of energy and you can be too. I love the motivation and hope that Dr. Hemingway shares with our community today. There's a lot of doomsday talk with an increase in obesity, heart disease, diabetes, chronic lifestyle diseases, and the like – but every day is a fresh new start, an opportunity to start a new healthy habit and get back on track to a full and vibrant life. We also cover… 00:02:50 — Dr. Hemingway’s Path to Integrative Medicine Graduating top-of-class from UCSD’s MD program Being inspired by Doogie Howser and ER Seeing a rise in sick young people Leaning into the preventative side of health CDC’s latest troubling guidelines on child obesity 00:10:46 — Powerful Food & Diet Practices To Prevent Disease Benefit of adding vs. subtracting things from our diet Making healthy food choices around the world Corn, wheat, soy, and rice = 60% of plant-based food 3 things to avoid in your diet (sugar, seed oils, and processed grains) Make it easy – try one new food a week Tips for intuitive eating for the family Kelly gives a look into her kids-in-the-kitchen dynamic at home 00:26:02 — Benefits of Mindful Movement & Sleep Walking after meals and blood sugar monitoring Staying active without a gym Sitting is the new smoking Understanding sleep and the human brain (glymphatic system) How natural sunlight resets our circadian rhythm Avoiding screen time before bed Best practices for a good’s night sleep 00:43:41 — Balancing Your Gut Health & Managing Stress 60% of our immune system lives in the gut Supporting gut bacteria with fiber and fermented foods 2012 stress study with 180,000 subjects Stress, perception, and resilience Tips and tools for optimizing stress Teaching kids that stress is normal and healthy ways to cope Simplify your miracle morning routine Resources: Read: PREVENTABLE: 5 Powerful Practices To Avoid Disease And Build Unshakeable Health Website: thomashemingway.com Instagram: @drthomashemingway Podcast: Unshakeable Health with Thomas Hemingway, M.D. Courses: Health Optimization Courses Kids Knives: Kid’s Safe Plastic Knives Kitchen Tower: KidzWerks Child Standing Tower Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: 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)! BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

My guest today is Dr. Terry Wahls, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials testing the effect of therapeutic diet and lifestyle to treat MS and related symptoms. Through her custom protocol, Dr. Wahls overcame her own diagnosis of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which had confined her to a tilt recline wheelchair for four years. Now, she bikes to work, plays with the dog, and generally thrives as a health and wellness messenger of critical importance to our world. In this deeply moving and informational conversation, Dr. Wahls shares stark first-person memories from the painful early stages of her healing journey, details the nutrient-dense diet that changed everything, and looks into the future of MS treatment – spotlighting the important role that nutrition has to play in it all. If you have MS, or know someone who does, I definitely recommend her book, The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles & Functional Medicine, where she details her story at length. We also cover… 00:03:12 — Early Symptoms & MS Diagnosis Into the experience – Dr. Wahls details her diagnosis Prioritizing mitochondria health with supplements Developing a custom Paleo-inspired diet Going from a tilt recline wheelchair to completing an 18.5m bike ride Realizing that recovery was possible 00:11:34 — Exploring Different Treatments for MS Background on MS discovery in the 1800s MS in the brain – rapid decline usually seen between 45 and 50 Supporting your body through MS with nutrient-dense foods Inspired by Loren Cordain’s work Breaking 20 years as a vegetarian 00:16:52 — Healing Through Nutrition Which nutrients Dr. Wahls chased in her custom diet Benefits of a meditation practice Switching to organic ingredients Why she relied so heavily on leafy greens and liver How her diet evolved throughout her healing journey Leveraging healthy fasting strategies Eating every other day – what, why, and how? 00:31:18 — Forging a New Path & Sharing Her Message Running the research to make her protocol official in 2010 Being threatened with loss of her medical license Working up to 26 scientific peer reviewed MS-related publications Efficacy of Diet on Fatigue and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Lifestyle changes vs. medication Treatment recommendations based on # of brain lesions Remyelination online courses Join Dr. Wahl’s research study on quality of life Resources: Website: terrywahls.com Courses: Remyelination Workshops Research: Dr. Wahl’s MS research study Instagram: @drterrywahls Read: The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles & Functional Medicine YouTube: Terry Wahls M.D. Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Cozy Earth | Get 35% off sitewide when you use the code 'BEWELL' at CozyEarth.com.

You all know I’m a big supporter of healthy, ethically raised animal proteins – and today we get another serving of the good stuff. Today's guest is Farmer Paul Grieve. Paul is the founder of Pasturebird, the largest pasture-raised chicken operation in the world, focused on making true pasture-raised, nutrient-dense chicken, more accessible and affordable to you and me. Paul never set out to be a farmer. His journey began after contracting Lyme disease from a tick bite during his marine corps training, a seemingly innocuous event that would shape the rest of his life. Going Paleo as a means to treat his symptoms, he identified a glaring gap in the market for natural, pasture-raised chicken – especially in Southern California. Soon, his backyard-based business maintained wholesale accounts with both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dodgers. He was onto something big, and hasn’t slowed down since. I'm so inspired by Paul, his wife Lynsey, the community they've created, and all the good they're putting into this world. It's such a pleasure to introduce you to Pasturebird in the hopes that this knowledge empowers you with a better way of taking care of your family, and the planet as well. We also cover… 00:02:55 — Catching Up With Farmer Paul Grieve Reliving happy memories at Pasturebird’s farm Remaking the land from 50 years of soil depletion A surprising shift from the marines to farming Contracting Lyme disease from a tick bite and his resulting symptoms How Paleo changed his outlook on health and nutrition Identifying a gap in the market for pasture-raised chicken The 50 tiny baby chicks that started it all Creating Pasturebird and Primal Pastures thanks to the help of Joel Salatin 00:13:45 – Paul’s Shift in Diet & Mindset around Nutrient-Dense Food Paul’s delicious local diet as a Marine in Iraq America’s lack of nutrient-dense foods and recommendations Indigenous wisdom around regenerative farming Inspired by the work of Joel Salatin Soil quality over the generations Roaming vs. stationary livestock Kiss The Ground (film) Harms of monocropping and factory farming 00:24:34 — Scaling A Regenerative Farm Mission to be widely available and affordable Pasturebird is at Sprouts! The key to scaling an eco-friendly chicken business Welcoming technological solutions to inefficiency problems Inventing the Automated Range Coop to support 6,000 chickens 00:35:10 – How Healthy Soil Grows Healthy Food Allowing chickens to forage on pesticide-free land Bugs, not drugs – raising clean poultry The ‘flaws’ in a conventional chicken operation Find Real Chicken Near You Carbon sequestration in plants, water infiltration, & biodiversity from regenerative farming Supporting an evolving ecosystem with the reintegration of crops and animals Reimagining and reinventing the future of our food system 00:57:54 — Paul’s Health & Home Hacks Paleo-forward family diet Education pods and garage learning for their kids Living amongst a large family support system Enrichment from traveling the world Paving his own path and doing hard things Resources: Shop: Pasturebird is at Sprouts! Website: pasturebird.com Instagram: @farmerpaulg Pasturebird: @pasturebird Primal Pastures: primalpastures.com Real Chicken Near You: getrealchicken.com Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: 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)! Pasture Bird | Order today at pasturebird.com and use code 'BEWELLBYKELLY' for 10% off your order. BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

My guest today, Dr. Molly Maloof, provides health optimization and personalized medicine to high achieving entrepreneurs, investors, and technology executives. Since 2012, she has worked as an advisor or consultant to more than fifty companies in the digital health, consumer health, and biotechnology industries. She’s on the frontier of personalized medicine, digital health technologies, biofeedback-assisted lifestyle interventions, psychedelic medicine, and science-backed wellness products and services. And now – she's the author of the new book, The Spark Factor: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than Ever, where she shares a biohacking program uniquely tailored to the biology of… women! Her comprehensive plan, some of which we cover today, targets mitochondria function, the power source for all cellular life. In addition to being a business advisor and newly published author, she’s a private doctor, she instructs at Stanford, and has turned her course into a digital offering – she’s super busy and even more so informed, both by her lived experience and a wide-ranging professional expertise. We also cover… 00:01:49 — Getting to Know Dr. Molly Maloof Leaving traditional medicine to focus on health vs. sickness Leaning into technology and data Human connection, the mitochondria, and optimal health Dr. Molly’s favorite lab tests after 10 years of practice Upgraded Formulas hair and mineral testing Evexia Diagnostics lab work analysis The Concussion Repair Manual by Dr. Dan Engle Genova Diagnostics Biotimizers best-in-class enzymes 00:16:45 — Nutrition’s Role in Full-Body Health Using a CGM to understand your blood sugar response Dr. Molly’s low-carb, paleodiet Blood sugar dysregulation and stress Future of wearable data analysis Aura Ring + Natural Cycles 00:24:40 — Understanding Heart Rate Variability Hanu app to elevate your mental game Othership for breathwork Tips for addressing HRV using a CGM Benefits of fasting, weightlifting, and cardio training What is a healthy resting heart rate? Why bed rest is the worst thing for you 00:33:19 – How to Boost your Metabolic Flexibility Addressing key differences in biohacking for men vs. women The downfalls of overexercising and undereating Different strategies for fasting The importance of protein intake around exercise Reframing the stigma around food 00:44:50 — Healing Underlying Stress Meditation and the power of the mind Identifying and working through trauma Dr. Maloof recommends somatic experiencing over talk therapy Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chogyam Trungpa Sharing a moment of hope for the world 00:56:50 – Reconnecting with her Spirituality Dr. Maloof experience with religion Opening up about sexual assault Learning from Burning Man and the Esalen Institute Achieving a state of Kundalini awakening Real Magic by Dean Radin PhD The Law of Attraction by Esther Hicks The Secret by Rhonda Byrne David R. Hawkins on Amazon The art of achieving true health and happiness Resources: Read: The Spark Factor: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than Ever Course: Your Healthspan Journey Instagram: @drmolly.co Website: drmolly.co Linkedin: Molly Maloof MD Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Athletic Greens 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 | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Angela O'Brien is the founder and designer behind Cleobella, a California-based, sustainable, and ethically made fashion and accessory brand that works with artisans and small factories around the world to produce some truly amazing, authentic goods. As her brand grew, the bags became beloved staples for celebrities like Halle Berry, Vanessa Hutchins, and Kate Hudson. With a global team of talented collaborators, Cleobella now produces amazing textiles and dresses, and the brand is even expanding into swimwear this year! She is someone I look up to personally, as a female entrepreneur, and as someone who, in a very saturated market, decided she could break in to create something new and beautiful to share with the world. From California to Bali, India to Hawaii – Angela has a fascinating life story going from a model to world traveling entrepreneur, and now as a mother of two young kids. It's a pleasure to welcome my friend, Angela O'Brien, to the show. We also cover… 00:02:15 — Catching Up With Angela O'Brien Taking a trip around the world as a young newlywed Falling in love with Bali and India From traveling to launching a growing business Building resilience to rejection as a young model Bootstrapping from LA Farmer’s Markets Evolving from hand bags into clothing and retail 00:26:26 — What Goes Into a Sustainable Fashion Line? Working with local artisans to create GOTS certified clothing Strategy behind having limited availability of organic materials Using cut-to-order fabrics to limit waste and create demand Ancient process of block printing (NY Times) How the brand embodies “perfectly imperfect” Celebrating 1,000 employees in India Angela’s gratitude for her global team 00:39:10 — The Entrepreneur's Journey Diagnosed with Epstein–Barr at 16 Challenge, loss – and keeping up hope Diagnosed with fibromyalgia at 30 Leaning on her support system 00:45:50 — How to Prioritize a Work-Life Balance Cold plunges, sauna, and making movement fun Kundalini and breathwork Sleep is medicine Saying ‘no’ and keeping boundaries Juggling it all as a mom Slowing down and checking in with yourself 01:01:18 — The Future of Cleobella Nurturing the femininity and global inspiration of Cleobella Swimwear launching in 2023 Growing in the resort space Spending more time doing less The power of connecting with female entrepreneurs Resources: Shop: cleobella.com Cleobella: @cleobella Instagram: @angieob Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly. BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Athletic Greens AG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.

The Health Babes brand was created by Drs. Becky Campbell and Krystal Hohn, functional medicine practitioners with a passion for helping people get to the root cause of their health issues after overcoming complex symptoms of their own during grad school. As board-certified physicians of natural medicine, these ladies are a dynamic duo of research knowledge and lived experience. If they can’t tell us all the ways we can get our hormone levels under control, no one can. Besides working together in their functional medicine practice, they have recently published a super actionable book called The Health Babes Guide to Balancing Hormones – which is just one resource among many from these two designed to help people on a larger scale. Dr. Becky Campbell and Dr. Krystal Hohn created this fundamental resource manual to explain the various ways your hormones can affect your body and what you can do to balance them for a happier, healthier life. And that’s right where we pick it up, today! DISCLAIMER: As a reminder, the information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and does not substitute for professional medical advice. We also cover… 00:01:46 — Pain-to-Purpose Stories Histamine intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Discovering functional medicine Combining their practices and creating Health Babes Creating Health Babes The Health Babes Guide To Balancing Hormones 00:07:38 — Basics of Hormone Health Benefits of the dutchtest.com Prioritizing Hormonal Health with Dr. Carrie Jones #118 How our bodies metabolize hormones Supporting detoxification (3 phases) Identifying symptoms of estrogen dominance Symptoms to look for between perimenopause and menopause 00:24:30 — Take Care Of Your Gut & Baby Your Liver Good bacteria vs. bad bacteria Heath Babes on using probiotics Recommending a gentle detox plan Easy-to-digest foods 101 Organ meats as nature’s best multivitamin Regenerative Farming: Agriculture as Nature Intended with Robby Sansom #171 Balancing blood sugar with the Fab 4 Supporting healthy bowels 00:39:01 — Drivers of Hormone Imbalance Drivers of hormonal imbalance (hello, stress!) Supporting the mighty mitochondria Prioritizing sleep and boundaries Trauma stores in the body 00:48:55 —The Pillars of Hormonal Health Gupta Program, by Ashtok Gupta Breathwork by Christine Hassler BrainTap app Vita-Side, by Lindsay Mitchell Healing Your Inner Child Self-Guided Virtual Workshop Top tips to rebalance hormones Histamine and estrogen dynamics Resources: Read: The Health Babes Guide To Balancing Hormones Website: https://healthbabes.com The Health Babes Podcast Instagram: @thehealthbabes Dr. Becky Campbell: @drbeckycampbell Dr. Krystal Hohn: @drkrystalhohn Podcast: Health Babes Podcast YouTube: @dr.beckycampbell5824 The Health Babes Functional Medicine at Home Program (use code BEWELL for $50 off) Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. BonCharge | Go to boncharge.com/kelly to save 20% on their red light devices. Cozy Earth | Get 35% off sitewide when you use the code 'BEWELL' at CozyEarth.com.

Today’s guest is Dr. Stephanie Estima, the founder of Hello Betty, a community centered around female empowerment through health and business coaching. She's a doctor of chiropractic with a special interest in metabolism, body composition, functional neurology, and female physiology. She’s also the author of the Betty Body where she shares her proven strategies to help women jumpstart and calibrate their metabolism, revive their libidos, rest guilt free, and elevate their emotional wellbeing. Dr. Stephanie's mission is to empower women on a global scale to be the best versions of themselves, both physically and emotionally through the power of easily accessible female health education. She’s a bright and clear voice for positivity online, a much needed ingredient to our digital experiences, and I'm so excited to have her on the podcast today. We also cover… 00:01:37 — Dr. Stephanie’s Inspiration Story Getting her undergraduate degree in neuroscience and psychology Step queen and Tae Bo(!) Learning to make informed decisions around nutrition Syncing keto with women’s hormone cycles Value of long term metabolic flexibility Important psychological elements of dieting Having grace for your motherhood journey 00:15:05 — Deep Dive on Ketogenic Dieting Reasons why a woman might explore keto Myth busting kale and spinach oxidates Structuring your plate Sustainable Dish Fist pump for animal protein 100,000,000 women with PCOS Reassessing nutrition needs for your cycle Oura Ring and Natural Cycles mobile app 00:33:30 — Syncing with Your Cycle Understanding your cervical fluid Debunking pregnancy myths Chemistry class on hormone activity Harnessing the sacred energy present during ovulation Shifting your diet throughout your cycle Preservation of muscle mass How hunger and metabolism change throughout your cycle 00:47:10 — Prioritizing Protein & Weightlifting Dismantling diet culture myths Lifting heavy = The best thing you can do Growing mental fortitude at the gym Improving glucose regulation through weight lifting Aging with power and grace Your body wants to heal Resources: Website: hellobetty.club Podcast: Better with Dr. Stephanie Instagram: @dr.stephanie.estima YouTube: Dr. Stephanie Estima Read: The Betty Body: A Geeky Goddess' Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Athletic Greens AG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.

Dr. John Lieurance is a chiropractic neurologist and dedicated naturopath who's been in private practice for more than twenty five years. He’s based out of Advanced Rejuvenation, a forward-thinking multidisciplinary clinic with a focus on alternative and regenerative medicine, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic work, functional neurology, functional cranial release, and many more leading-edge treatment methodologies. In this one, we’re going a little underground on some research that Dr. John is one of the world’s leading expeorts on, but has yet to hit the mainstream for one reason or another. Specifically, we spotlight three underappreciated magic molecules and the roles they play in our bodies: melatonin, glutathione, and methylene blue. You can visit mitozen.com/ use code KELLY for 5% off. We also cover… 00:01:53 — Becoming An Expert of the Fringe Dr. John’s pain-to-purpose story Launching a supplement company Wide use of suppositories in Europe Formulating an antimicrobial nasal spray The healing magic of mitochondria 00:09:49 — Important Molecules To Know Dr. Russel Reiter’s extensive research on melatonin The final word: Is melatonin toxic? Melatonin: Miracle Molecule by Dr. John Lieurance Science of waking up and winding down Melatonin’s important role in mitochondria The (Otto) Warburg Effect The ultimate resilience molecule Oral vs. suppository delivery SandMan Sol™ Bullet+ Learning about glutathione Supplementing with NAD 00:40:44 — Methylene Blue & Nasal Protocols Endonasal balloon adjusting Importance of taking care of our doorways Sinus Hygiene Protocol GlutaStat™ Combo+ Steroids vs. antibiotics in the body What is methylene blue? Incredible healing photons Methylene blue in mitochondria Safe use protocol Where to learn more about Dr. John’s work Resources: MitoZen: mitozen.com (Use KELLY for 5% off) Amazon: Dr. John Lieurance Education: outofboxdoc.com Healing: advancedrejuvenation.us Instagram: @youroutofboxdoc Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BonCharge | Go to boncharge.com/kelly to save 20% on their red light devices. BWBK Protein Powder | 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.

Dr. Lindsey Elmore is a former pharmacist, author, speaker, podcaster, and network marketing leader with a knack for cutting through the confusion and sharing the truth about the myriad of health and wellness choices available. She shares her passion for natural wellness on stages around the world and reaches countless others through her lively social media platforms. We talk about her journey into, and away from, traditional medicine – inspired by her own patient’s journey after tearing her ACL. Leaning into non-traditional practices, she became an expert on the history of both branches of wellness, those defined as “medicine” in 1906, and the expansive natural world of “everything else”. We dabble all over the spectrum in this one, going from the recorded history of pharmacy and healthcare into more modern issues seen in marketing, dosages, drug pricing, evidence-based research, and so much more. Dr. Lindsey is a vibrant truth teller, a guest who’s energy and inspiration for the subject matter can be seen, felt, and heard in every word she speaks. We’re so thankful she took the time to educate our community today on so many important, and overlooked, issues. We also cover… 00:01:47 — Getting to Know Dr. Lindsey Elmore Her background in biology and chemistry Getting into (and out of) pharmacy work First experience being a patient Exploring acupuncture and integrative medicine Grappling with the fear of harming her patients Personal experiences that changed her approach to healing 00:11:35 — History of Pharmacy & Healthcare The introduction of plant medicine (cocaine and morphine) The 1906 Food and Drugs Act Could you patent the sun? - Jonas Salk The deep impact of Arthur Sackler Mommy’s little helper (Valium) The Flexner Report of 1910 Transforming the meaning of evidence based medicine 00:21:02 — Messy Marketing & Messaging Oxycontin crisis and layers of failure Illegal marketing practices Huge gap in evidence-based research What are “me-too” drugs? Lack of oversight on drug pricing Statistical manipulations in drug research 00:29:42 — Myth Busting Drugs & Dosage Ranges Chemical dependency with antidepressants Tips for starting medications and getting educated on your prescriptions Metformin and weight gain What drives our cortisol response and insulin levels? The hierarchy of hormones 00:45:44 — Dr. Lindsey on Thyroid Disease and Achieving Wellness Tips for getting full-spectrum lab testing and how to read your lab values Patient education on taking thyroid medication Daily practices and advice for wellness You deserve to be healthy Resources: Website: lindseyelmore.com Read: Dr. Lindsey Elmore on Amazon Instagram: @lindseyelmore YouTube: Dr. Lindsey Elmore Facebook: Dr. Lindsey Elmore Podcast: The Lindsey Elmore Show Courses: wellnessmadesimple.us Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Athletic Greens AG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL. Hiya 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 | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

We find ourselves back in the all-important microbiome in today’s extra-informative episode of the Be Well By Kelly podcast. We’re joined by Dr. Megan Rossi, a fellow boy mom, gut-obsessed nutritionist who founded the Gut Health Doctor and is considered one of the most influential gut health specialists in the world. She's also a registered dietician with an award-winning PhD in gut health – my kind of expert! Frustrated that her research findings weren't reaching the public and seeing fads and potentially dangerous misinformation on gut health being spread online, Megan took to social media to share credible evidence-based advice and has built an engaged community of hundreds of thousands of followers in the process. Her breadth of knowledge bridges the gaps between science, the food industry, and our day-to-day lives – making this conversation a biodiverse bonanza of actionable steps and research-backed information for a healthier microbiome. We also cover… 00:01:41 — Getting Into Gut Health Early How the loss of her grandma inspired her career Working with the Australian Olympic synchronized swimming team Studying links between IBS and FODMAPs Love Your Gut by Dr. Megan Rossi Tips for reintroducing FODMAPs 00:13:16 — Gut Health & Microbiome Research 2018 study on gut health and plant-centric diet Benefits of biodiversity in our diets What’s happening with polyphenols? Gaps in early development of postbiotic products Fasting vs. biodiversity The importance of healthy fiber by the numbers The Super 6 plant-based food groups Renewed testing of food additives in Europe 00:30:50 — Practical Tips & Takeaways Reading labels for harmful ingredients Focus on inclusion, not exclusion Dr. Megan's online recipes Cost effective hacks to fiber-filled homemade meals Full-body health (and mental health) roles of gut bacteria Tips for baby’s microbiome development Debunking gut health myths Resources: Read: Eat More, Live Well & How to Eat More Plants by Dr. Megan Rossi Read: Eat Yourself Healthy & Love Your Gut by Dr. Megan Rossi Recipes: theguthealthdoctor.com/recipes Website: theguthealthdoctor.com Instagram: @theguthealthdoctor Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Vuori Performance Apparel Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly. Athletic Greens 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 | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Michael Rubino is an air quality expert and wellness advocate helping to bridge the gap between our homes and their direct impact on our health. He's also the founder of Home Cleanse, a company dedicated to addressing the worldwide health epidemic caused by poor indoor air quality and he’s today’s guest on the podcast. Through his nonprofit, Change the Air Foundation, and collaboration with over a hundred doctors globally, Michael strives to not only raise awareness but also provide solutions to correctly identify and remove the pollutants causing the worldwide health crisis. I have to say, I have not been this excited about a podcast episode in a really long time. Selfishly, it's because we're moving into our new home and I find that clean-home advice is really hard to come by. Micheal is a leading expert in this field and leaves us with a notebook chock full with actionable advice on identifying mold issues in the home, dealing with micro-toxic loads, clean-home renovation, air filtration, and so, so much more. Enjoy! We also cover… 00:02:20 — Meeting Michael Rubino: The Mold Medic The Mold Medic: An Expert’s Guide on Mold Removal Following the family business Connecting Hurricane Sandy to mold sickness What are mycotoxins? 100,000 (known) species of mold How mold can impact the body and mind When to test your home for mycotoxins Functional medicine with Will Cole 00:14:38 — Fortifying Your Home Environment Prioritizing air quality at home Mold testing and how it’s done TheDustTest.com Determining what’s normal The thin line of liability and medical advice 00:24:18 — Understanding Your Myotoxic Burden Mycotoxin Testing: RealTime Lab + Great Plains Laboratory Understanding direct correlations in the data The Mold Medic: An Expert’s Guide on Mold Removal Urine testing vs. blood testing Detox and recovery Shannon’s story – reduced symptoms in 7 days 00:34:44 — Managing Mold in Your Home Testing a house you’re thinking of buying and managing dust test timing expectations Mold can grow in as quickly as 24 to 48 hours Addressing mold in the home and dehumidifying air to a healthy range Places and situations mold thrives Using whole-house fans (maybe don’t) Air filtration 101 – what to filter and how to select a good air filtration unit Free viral dust test hack Resources: Instagram: @themichaelrubino Youtube: @themichaelrubino Website: themichaelrubino.com Read: The Mold Medic: An Expert’s Guide on Mold Removal Change The Air Foundation: changetheairfoundation.org Shop: The Dust Test Shop: Intellipure UltraFine Whole House Air Cleaner Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Athletic Greens AG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.

Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim are founders of WeNatal, a new functional prenatal supplement intentionally designed for women and men. With a team of industry-leading doctors and nutrition experts, they're committed to bringing an innovative prenatal option to the market so couples and babies can thrive in the growth stage of life. Female founded and female led, they are passionate about educating consumers about the importance of preconception care – a mission seeded in their own journeys around pregnancy loss. We talk about how these two friends came together to start such an amazing company, improving egg/sperm quality, serious issues with more common prenatal supplements, and so much more. As you may know by now, I’m pregnant again – and I'm a proud advisor for WeNatal! After first meeting Ronit and Vida, I knew immediately that their passion was going to be behind the formulation, keeping up with research, and always putting science first. We also cover… 00:02:04 — The Shared Inspiration Behind WeNatal Ronit and Vida share consecutive losses of pregnancy It Starts with the Egg by Rebecca Fett Learning how to improve egg quality 50% of miscarriages happen because of sperm(!) Reinventing the prenatal We’re facing a fertility crisis Kelly’s miscarriage experience 00:10:28 — Doing the Research Identifying huge issues in existing women’s prenatal options Kelly’s experience with Doctors prescribing improper supplements Lack of third-party testing Avoiding excess waste with subscription model The WeNatal Journal 00:16:04 — What Makes WeNatal Special? Creating a bioavailable and binder-free supplement Taking a firm stance on ingredient integrity Increasing the odds of fertility with a prenatal for men Formulating a new and enhanced prenatal for women Prioritizing choline and iron Kelly’s experience with pre and postpartum iron deficiency 00:26:54 — Supporting Your Fertility Journey The Couples Guide to Conception Healthy behavioral changes: Lifestyle and home environment tips EWG Approved: Think Dirty App, Credo Beauty, The Detox Market Don’t overwhelm yourself with biohacking What else should we be taking during Pregnancy? Innovating WeNatal products based on relevant research and consumer needs 00:41:27 — Reflecting onPregnancy Loss The importance of being vulnerable with their audience Benefit of community building and expressing gratitude to overcome loss Opening the WeNatal Facebook support group Resources: Website: wenatal.com Shop: The WeNatal Journal Free Guide: The Couples Guide to Conception Instagram: @we_natal Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Athletic Greens AG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL. Vuori Performance Apparel Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly. Timeline Nutrition Timeline Nutrition | Visit timelinenutrition.com/kelly or use the code “KELLY” for 10% off your first order of Mitopure

I am so excited to have Jeremy Horowitz on today's show. He is the CEO and co-founder of Hume Supernatural, a natural deodorant brand I am also so proud to be an investor and advisor for. Jeremy brings a diverse legal and business expertise to Hume and to this conversation. I’m also excited because – we’re in Whole Foods! It’s a big moment for the business, and for all of the team members involved in it. The milestone also provides a great jumping off point for Jeremy to talk us through how Hume came to be and where it’s headed in the future. Today's episode is all about taking your small business, building an amazing team of awesome humans around it, and allowing it to take off like a rocket ship. To celebrate, you can head to humesupernatural.com and use the code KELLYPODCAST for 15% off your first order. We also cover… 00:02:38 — Jeremy’s Entrepreneurial Journey Early experience in the legal field All-encompassing financial work with the San Diego Padres Investing in St. Archers lighting-fast evolution What is the cool factor? Evolution of influencer-backed businesses Kelly’s journey with brand deals Duplicating his beverage business model launch success in Australia 00:22:46 — The Story of Hume Supernatural Getting into the natural deodorant space Building Hume’s initial team of investors, advisors, and ambassadors Creating our own advanced formula for natural deodorant with Melissa Christenson #45 Kelly on her own experience with natural deodorant Digital launch just before the pandemic Making it inclusive, diverse, irreverent, and fun! How, when, and why Kelly joined the Hume team Making it easier to prioritize your health and wellness 00:43:59 — Big Breaks & Brand Deals Wall Street Journal’s “Fragrance-Free Deodorant of the Year” Moving from DTC-to-Amazon-to-retail deals Landing the big fish: Sprouts and Whole Foods Jeremy’ tips for launching in retail Growing an ecommerce sales channel Final advice on team/brand building Resources: Use the code KELLYPODCAST for 15% off your first order at Hume Supernatural! Instagram: @humesupernatural TikTok: @humesupernatural Facebook: Hume Supernatural Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com to check out the chocolate medley bundle. Athletic Greens 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 | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Today's guest is so impactful to the millions of people that she supports online, it only made sense to bring her back for a second session. Dr. Nicole LePera, also known as The Holistic Psychologist, started as a clinical psychologist in private practice, but often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy, wanting more for her patients and for herself. Nothing short of a paradigm shift, Dr. LePera's teachings empower the individual to break free from trauma cycles and create who they want to become. Her latest workbook, How To Meet Yourself, hits bookstores on December 6th. It's now up for pre-order, and I highly recommend it. In this one – we outline the three levels of her workbook and the impact each has on our understanding of self, jump on the story loop for a ride through human neurology, learn ways to connect a disconnected nervous system, and so much more. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or even underwhelmed by your life and the world around you, this is the perfect episode for you. Dr. LePera’s voice breaks through the noise with clarity and purpose that will leave you inspired and ready for more. We also cover… 00:02:52 — Please, Feel Your Feelings! Developing the language to describe her situation Humans are creatures of habit How seeking validation dictated her athletic background External validation vs. love vs. safety Modifying the self to fit social norms caused by both internal and external pressures Dr. LePera’s authentic needs pyramid The importance of showing up as your best self as a parent to create a ‘safe’ environment for your kids 00:16:59 — Finding (and Following) A New Path The moment she first considered her own needs Expanding past a survival-based experience Tuning in to your own narrative Reconnecting with a disconnected nervous system with breathwork and other tools Outlining her new workbook, How To Meet Yourself Getting out of your head and dropping into your heart space How ‘emotional baggage’ can become trapped in our bodies Learning to be consciously present in your body and deal with the emotions 00:37:46 — Tools for Managing Your Own Expectations Embracing evolution and flow through awareness Letting go of perfectionism and unrealistic expectations Dropping into (all of) our authentic feelings Learning to consciously release and process the 6 core emotions Breaking the story loop to write your own From student to teacher and changing the world by showing up as her authentic self Resources: Workbook: howtomeetyourself.com Website: theholisticpsychologist.com Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologist YouTube: The Holistic Psychologist Twitter: @Theholisticpsyc SelfHealers.Circle: @selfhealers.circle Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

My guest today is Michael Easter, a leading voice on how humans can integrate modern science and evolutionary wisdom for improved health, meaning, and performance. He travels the globe to embed himself with brilliant thinkers and people living at the extremes. He's the author of the bestselling book, The Comfort Crisis, and a professor of journalism at UNLV. We spend this one unpacking the comfort crisis and the complex experiences that seeded this concept in Michael’s mind as something more than an observation of his own life. He covers his nutrition journey, why learning how much he was eating was the key to understanding his own metabolic equilibrium, highlights a few fascinating teachers and researchers that have inspired him along the way, and applies his crisis lens to another, more surprising, neurological gem under siege – creativity in kids. His application of learned lessons is a breath of fresh air. Backed in research, but avoidant of the weeds – his POV is heart-filled and psychological, but not out of reach. Big thanks to Michael for sharing his deep wisdom with us today. We also cover… 00:01:24 — Unraveling The Comfort Crisis Inspiration for The Comfort Crisis Struggling with drinking and getting sober Learning the reward of walking through discomfort Working with Donnie Vincent How an extreme excursion outlined his book Nutrition work with Trevor Kashey Why you eat vs. what you eat with Trevor Kashey Pitfalls of enforcing rigid eating rules 00:21:55 — Doing the Work: Lifestyle Changes Choosing foods that are ingredients > foods that have ingredients Positive effects of spending time in nature The Nature Pyramid by Rachel Hopman Working with our hands vs. our heads 00:36:54 — Growth Through Challenge What exactly is a misogi challenge? Commenting on the sports science work of Marcus Elliot Inventing a challenge to push past limiting beliefs The developmental significance of rites of passage Hard things are the ultimate teacher 00:48:27 — Creativity & Happiness Across Cultures Remembering the research of Ellis Paul Torrance IQ vs. creativity testing with regard to life outcomes The commercialization of ideas and the creativity crisis among kids Happiness research in Buton (not a single stoplight) Life is impermanent: Find joy in experiences over material things America’s false happiness checklist Get out there and do hard things! Resources: Read: The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter Shop: The Comfort Crisis by Micheal Easter Website: eastermichael.com Instagram: @michael_easter Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew is the Head of Clinical Product at Levels, a groundbreaking health and wellness brand using technology to try and reverse the metabolic health crisis. Wearing the device, users unlock a wealth of knowledge about how their body works, helping people understand how their food directly impacts their health and quality of life. We talk about how she went from being on the waitlist for Levels, to being recruited to work there. At the time, reckoning with a surprising (but not surprising) prediabetes diagnosis – she was looking for answers. She found them in the data. We spend most of this one deep in the science, getting granular on how Levels works, ways people can use its scores to improve their blood sugar, and their lives as a result, and how her research could change the way people view nutrition forever. It is that simple, and it is that complex. Blood glucose is one our favorite topics to dissect – and we manage to break new ground each time another expert shares their perspective. This conversation is no different, packed with knowledge and an advanced understanding of what makes us tick. For a limited time, Levels is offering listeners 2 additional free months on your annual Levels Membership when you sign up through levels.link/KELLY. We also cover… 00:01:30 — Lauren & Levels: Using Tech to Promote Health Levels brief explanation and mission statement The impact of Lauren’s pre-diabetic outlook Getting recruited to Levels Reacting to her prediabetes diagnosis Going on her own research journey online Commenting on the work of Robert Lustig Benefits to studying a healthy population Research highlights at Levels 00:13:20 — Personalizing Nutrition With Data Personalizing recommendations using data Understanding your body’s inputs Surprising effect that oatmeal has on blood sugar Common symptoms of metabolic issues Kelly connects her childhood ADD diagnosis to blood sugar dysregulation Finding balance and creating boundaries around sugar as a parent Scoring meals and metabolism in Levels Healthy ranges of blood sugar The freeing effect of CGM tracking (knowledge is power!) Reconnecting with your body and finding food freedom Snacking when it comes to metabolic health 00:33:40 — Managing Your Blood Sugar Possible disease and dysfunction Insulin irregularities and PCOS Link between insulin resistance and hormonal imbalance Pregnancy and metabolic health Modern medicine’s disconnection from the root cause CGM: one of the best things you can do for yourself Menstrual cycles and metabolic health Calling out blood sugar offenders and ways to minimize the spike Make a choice, not a cheat Tips to support your metabolic health US listeners - For a limited time, Levels is offering my listeners 2 additional free months on your annual Levels Membership when you sign up through levels.link/KELLY. UK listeners - Head to Levels.link/KELLYUK to join the Levels waitlist and be the first to get access to the UK beta product, once it's available! Resources: Website: laurenkelleychew.com Instagram: @drkelleychew LinkedIn: Lauren Kelley-Chew, MD Blog: levelshealth.com/blog Levels Podcast: Nutrition & Kids: A parent's perspective (Kelly LeVeque & Ben Grynol) Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Vuori Performance Apparel Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly. Hiya 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 | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

My guest today is Mary Lawless Lee. She is a mother, writer, entrepreneur, and digital media personality dedicated to living creatively, chasing curiosity, and exploring the world through the lens of fashion, family, travel, and design. Happily Grey, her now-iconic fashion and lifestyle blog, serves as a loving space for readers to connect with Mary's life experiences, and their own, journeying together through life's highs, lows, and in betweens. But she’s not just an influencer OG. Adding a retail space and – now, a book – to her resume, she’s a perfect example of someone who seems to juggle everything at once with ease. Her new book, and this conversation, tell a different story. Her radical honesty and grounded mindset root her in reality, and helped her escape struggles with an eating disorder, perfectionism, people pleasing, and a toxic marriage. Thank you, Mary, for spending some time with our community today. We also cover… 00:01:40 — Turning a Passion Into a Lifestyle Growing up in east Texas and going to nursing school Working for 7 transformative years in the cardiovascular ICU Journaling as a meditation practice Paying $50 for her first blogging website Early days of HappilyGrey.com Building a community and lifestyle brand Expanding into skincare – nemah.com Side hustle status for 3.5 years Day-to-day of life as a blogger Building a team from scratch and forging her own path The importance of brand culture and collaboration Making a good (and bad) brand deal 00:18:14 — Nēmah Skincare & Happily Grey Marrying her clinical background with digital marketing and motherhood Developing products that are authentic to you Investing in safe, clean formulas Happily Grey by Mary Lawless Lee Life is not all black and white Finding freedom in the in-between 00:24:49 — Mary’s Personal Growth & Evolution Struggling with perfectionism and people pleasing Unpacking Mary’s experience with an eating disorder Recovery is a never-ending journey Accountability, honesty, and giving up control Having gratitude for your physical self Working amid the perceptions and expectations of social media Gathering tools and building a support system Vulnerability seeds connection Happily Grey by Mary Lawless Lee Career and life advice for following your passions Resources: Read: shophappilygrey.com Book Tour: shophappilygrey.com/pages/mybook Nēmah Skincare: nemah.com Instagram: @marylawlesslee Website: happilygrey.com Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Athletic Greens AG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.

I'm so excited about today's guests, Tero Isokauppila and Danielle Ryan Broida of Four Sigmatic, a functional foods company that wants to make the world's most studied, nutrient-dense foods – mushrooms – more delicious and easier to consume by bringing healthy upgrades to market. Tero is the company’s founder and CEO, touting a long history of herbal understanding from his childhood in Finland and early exposure to the field of natural wellness. Danielle is a key player in the worldwide mushroom movement, having joined forces with Tero about five years ago. As a registered herbalist, nutritionist, instructor of psychology and the head of education at Four Sigmatic, she’s teaching the world about the importance of a life on functional mushrooms. In this episode, they debunk misinformation behind the trendy food product and its widening commercialization, and go deep on the rich history of adaptogens around the world. Their new book, the ultimate textbook for all things adaptogens, titled: Healing Adaptogens, is out now. Join us for an ultra-informative conversation as these two experts shed new light on these mysterious little organisms and the huge positive impact they can, and do, have on the world. We also cover… 00:02:09 — Honoring Nature As Medicine Tero’s Nordic wellness wisdom Adaptogens for sports performance Discovering the Japanese matsutake, ‘pine mushroom’ also grows in Finland Danielle’s journey around the world to herbal medicine Functional mushroom-based treatment Referring her patients (then, herself) to Four Sigmatic Accessing our Ancient Allies 00:25:51 — Adaptogens 101 The History of Adaptogens- Latin meaning: to fit or adjust 20 to 30 species fall under this category Synergistic Beings- Non-toxic, normalizing, and non-specific Generations of documented use Healing Adaptogens by Tero and Danielle Benefits of biodiversity in our diet Meeting the 5 functional mushrooms adaptogens Deep dive on how Lion’s Mane helps focus and cognition Brain, nervous system, and gut health as the next frontier Traveling the blood-brain barrier Enhancing performance with cordyceps mushroom Supporting the symphony of the body Fungi is everywhere (good and bad) 00:50:12 — Research, Safety & Sourcing Adaptogens come from all over the world Research from some regions is more developed Revealing studies from the supplement industry Are mushroom supplements right for you? Good fungi fighting bad fungi Sourcing quality wild mushrooms What fungi have in common with sea crustaceans The critical importance of extraction to create clean supplements Spotlighting other adaptogens Beginner’s adaptogens: holy basil and cacao Healing Adaptogens by Tero and Danielle Always check in with your healthcare practitioner before taking any new supplements, including Adaptogens. Resources: Read: healingadaptogens.com Website: us.foursigmatic.com Tero Isokauppila: teroisokauppila.com Tero on Instagram: @iamtero Four Sigmatic on Instagram: @foursigmatic Danielle Ryan Broida: danielleryanwellness.com Danielle on Instagram: @danielleryanbroida Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Vuori Performance Apparel Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly. BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Candace Nelson is a wildly successful entrepreneur known for co-founding Sprinkles, purveyor of the world's first cupcake ATM, and most recently, Pizanna, a fast-growing chain of award-winning high-end pizzerias. She continues to expand her portfolio of investments with CN2 Ventures, a family office and venture studio which invests in early stage consumer companies. But you may know her as a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Sprinkles Baking Book, co-creator and executive producer of Hulu's Best in Dough, executive producer and judge on Netflix’s Sugar Rush, and/or as a featured judge over a hundred episodes of Food Network’s hit show, Cupcake Wars. More than all of that, she’s my friend! A mentor and inspiration to my own career, Candace is the total package – mommy, business builder, investor – not to mention, an exquisite baker. That’s where we kick this one off, as she elects to attend pastry school instead of business school (a decision we can all be thankful for). Her entrepreneurial journey from there takes twists and turns, but always comes back to passion. We chat about her latest book, Sweet Success, the behind-the-scenes story of building Sprinkles, from the very first cupcake through the eight years she spent scaling it across the country – and everywhere in between. She encourages us all, and encourages me all the time, to go for our dreams, to put them out into the world and build on the positive momentum from there. If you have an idea, or even if you’re just curious about starting a business in the future, this is the podcast episode for you. You will learn about... Kelly and Candace’s early relationship Deciding on pastry school instead of business school Reinventing the cupcake a la Sprinkles Making the call to sell stake in Sprinkles Advice: Prove your thesis on a smaller scale, first Getting the product and branding right Putting your biggest dreams out into the world What’s next? Pizzana and pivoting to other projects Taking joy in elevating simple pleasures The humbling nature of entrepreneurship Why mindset is so important She’s still got it! Going viral on TikTok The importance of pulling the curtain back on failure Visualizing your goals Achieving balance (or not) The toolbox needed to support the natural flux of life Advice for early entrepreneurs – do it Building intentional community and support systems Candace on parenting and family life What’s next for Candace Resources: Read: candace-nelson.com/sweet-success Instagram: @candacenelson TikTok: @candacenelson Website: candace-nelson.com YouTube: Candace Nelson Pizzana: pizzana.com Sprinkles: sprinkles.com Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Timeline Nutrition Timeline Nutrition | Visit timelinenutrition.com/kelly or use the code “KELLY” for 10% off your first order of Mitopure

You know Dave Asprey. He’s the father of biohacking, a bestselling author and serial entrepreneur – and he is proud to be leading the charge against Kale. Dave unmasks the popular health food as expensive, bitter, and toxic – but it’s far from the only thing to catch heat from this world class truth teller today. We hear all about his new clean coffee brand, Danger Coffee, which is produced with strict anti-mold protocols and enriched with important minerals that are both not seen in most processed, popular American foods and which are actively removed from our systems by harmful ingredients and chemicals. Dave rails against the systematic decline in testosterone across young men, a concerning trend that has ripples throughout every level of society. We hash out the science of soil, why mineral depletion plays such a big part in widespread sickness and disease. And we also learn of his latest high-tech biohacking projects, where he’s deploying AI to train our brains, and bodies, with less time and effort required by traditional methods. Mitochondria and mold are two more hot topics as Dave weaves science and levity into his vast life experience for a direct and to-the-point delivery of the facts. He’s right, we don’t need to be scared. We need to be informed. You will learn about... Getting started in biohacking The 300lb man in the photo The only good ways to eat kale and spinach Deep dive on the science of soil and the need for trace minerals Danger Coffee’s role in solving mineral depletion The testosterone decline among men Dave’s low testosterone journey Oxalic acid and phthalic acid Rice cakes suck Prioritizing our mitochondria Making clean power in your body Dave on restriction diets Bulletproof diet in a nutshell moldymovie.com Prevalence of mold toxins in coffee Aflatoxin and other food mold risks European wine and activated charcoal Testosterone is the hormone of desire The science of good sleep sleepwithdave.com truedark.com The future of stem cell banking 40 Years of Zen A day in the life of Dave Asprey Resources: Website: daveasprey.com Instagram: @dave.asprey Podcast: The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey Read: Smarter Not Harder Read: Dave’s books Danger Coffee: dangercoffee.com Facebook: Danger Coffee Official Instagram: @dangercoffeeofficial Instagram: @upgradelabs Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Athletic Greens 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 | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Tina Bryson is the author of The Bottom Line For Baby and the co-author, with Dan Siegel, of The Yes Brain, The Power of Showing Up, as well as two New York Times bestsellers, the Whole Brain Child and No Drama Discipline. Her body of work has had an immense impact on my parenting journey, which is only part of the reason I’m so excited she’s sharing her time with us today. We touch on many of Dr. Bryson’s core concepts of well-adjusted parenting, most tied to the fact that our little ones are actually brilliant – that their brains create automatic associations, just like ours. Still, we need to be mindful of our explicit and implicit messaging; just because they can make associations doesn’t mean they’re right (or logical), after all. She also gives some amazing and actionable advice on a couple specific behavioral challenges we’re seeing with Bash at home, and blesses us with some other quick tools on empowering kids to be brave, name their feelings, and build resilience. . If you are a new parent or even thinking about having children, I would start reading her books and practicing on your partner. Dr. Bryson’s techniques are revolutionary and she is spearheading an important change in parenting that we are now seeing all over the internet – and she has been for a decade. Thank you, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, for being on the show. You will learn about... Living out her principles in her own life The brain is an association machine Dr. Bryson on brain development The four-to-five year cognitive jump Repetition and practice to build skills Calming their nervous system with connection Sebastian’s screen time tantrums – help! Comforting is still skill building Top-down vs. bottom-up processing strategies Saying ‘yes’ to your child while saying ‘no’ to their behavior Four year olds are brilliant! (and hard) How posture, movement and breathing impact mood Empowering your child to come up with the solution Implicit messages vs. explicit messages Identifying fear-based parenting Minimizing and criticizing vs empathizing Giving our kid boundaries Adversity + support leads to resilience Embracing and understanding negative feelings Sebastian’s tough time with drop-offs – help! Am I being a snowplow parent? Center yourself, kids are savvy detectives Ask them what’s wrong (sometimes it is that simple) Dr. Bryson shares a great idea to empower kids Hard boundaries: sleep/bedtime and respect Praise: how much is too much? What your kids need most is you Read: The Bottom Line for Baby Resources: Website: tinabryson.com Read: tinabryson.com/books Instagram: @tinapaynebryson Twitter: @tinabryson Linkedin: Tina Payne Bryson PhD Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Drink LMNT 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)!

Our guest today is Michelle Tam, founder and co-creator of the renowned Nom Nom Paleo universe. Dubbed the Queen of Paleo Cooking, she’s co-authored several cookbooks, The New York Times bestselling Nom Nom Paleo, Food for Humans, Ready or Not, and her most recent Nom Nom Paleo: Let's Go!. She is devoted to sharing paleo, gluten-free and Whole30 recipes, kitchen tips and tricks with a focus on ancestral health, quick and easy eats, and staying paleo while on the go. We chat about her initial discovery of paleo and how it successfully addressed digestion issues earlier in her life before delving into the ways the wide-reaching career that’s come from it has impacted how she and her family eats on a daily basis. Along the way, we also get some great kitchen gadget recommendations, talk about boundaries and social media expectations, and hash out a Cracklin’ Chicken recipe that will work for any busy family. More than a pure paleo evangelist, she thinks people should figure out what works for them in terms of diet, and actually pay attention to how food makes them feel. It’s a fresh take, and one that we’re hearing more and more of in the space as we move away from strict regimens and all-for-one wellness advice. You will learn about... Connecting on episode #201 with Dr. Stacy Sims How Michelle discovered paleo in 2010 The at-home fitness revolution that was P90X Remembering the olestra nightmare Good results with the “primal” diet Becoming a paleo evangelist Shortcuts to deliciousness Singing the praises of Magic Mushroom Powder Quick cooking gadgets and recommendations Cooking with kids in the kitchen The digestion issues Michelle overcame Knowing yourself and being a mindful eater Appreciating the Glucose Goddess and her blood sugar hacks Lifestyle for diet – and diet for lifestyle Influencing kids to eat healthy, real foods Being frugal with grocery shopping Recommending Costco, Thrive Market, and Trader Joe’s Michelle’s go-to recipes (Cracklin Chicken’) Glass, stainless steel, plastic, and silicone How her books are written and illustrated Being content to wind down the hustle Loving on the Smitten Kitchen Putting boundaries on social media expectations Social media and connection, or lack or it Resources: Website: nomnompaleo.com Books: Nom Nom Paleo Instagram: @nomnompaleo Twitter: @nomnompaleo App: Nom Nom Paleo Shop: Nom Nom Paleo Spice Blends Cook: Nom Nom Paleo Recipes Cook: Anyday glass microwave steamers Cook: Instant Vortex Plus air fryer Cook: Fuzzy Logic rice cooker Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Timeline Nutrition Timeline Nutrition | Visit timelinenutrition.com/kelly or use the code “KELLY” for 10% off your first order of Mitopure BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Cate Shanahan is the world's leading authority on seed oils and she’s on a mission to spread the word on the damage they're doing to us, both individually and as a species. We start by identifying the hateful eight – eight toxic factory-made seed oils – but this conversation takes us all over the nutritional spectrum. She helps us parse fact or fiction on numerous murky subjects, from the blatant corruption at the root of all nutritional research data past 1948, to the benefits and pitfalls of restrictive dieting, how and why the modern food landscape has evolved to be so harmful for our health, and the risks (or not) involved with consuming raw milk. Come for Dr. Cate’s deep wisdom on seed oils and her truly clean snacking and diet tips, stay for a shout out to the brilliant Anthony Bourdaine and Cate’s fascinating perspective on global cuisine – a showcase of nutrient-rich delicacies that do not exist in our modern American food lexicon. You will learn about... Transitioning from family physician to nutrition Corruption at the American Heart Association Serious complications from oxidative stress Seed oils 101: Why are we worried about them? The hateful 8 oils to avoid (all factory made) The toxicology behind why they’re bad for us Downstream impact of seed oil misinformation Rise of polyunsaturated fatty acid in modern diets How and why that road leads to death Detoxing from seed oils Healing your relationship with food Limiting empty calories and sugar Favorite clean meals and snacking tricks Milk! A food that's designed to nourish Fermentation as a hack to making foods more nutritious What is a species-appropriate diet? Nutritional research shift in 1948 – and harmful results The groundbreaking work of Weston Price The sad lack of connection in today’s food The encompassing work of Anthony Bourdain 4 Pillars of World Cuisine Force of Nature meats Protocol for safe raw milk consumption Resources: Website: drcate.com Instagram: @drcateshanahan Explore: The “Hateful 8” Read: The Fatburn Fix, Food Rules, and Deep Nutrition Force of Nature meats: forceofnature.com Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Vuori Performance Apparel Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly. BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Hiya 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.

If you’re anything like me and my family, you may already be familiar (and appreciative!) of the innovative and delicious food brand we’re spotlighting today, Siete Family Foods, a company dedicated to sharing Mexican-American cuisine with those who want or need grain-free options. Today's guests are sister and brother – Veronica Garza, Siete’s Co-Founder, President, and Chief Innovation Officer, and Miguel Garza, Co-Founder and CEO. They’re here to talk about their first cookbook, The Siete Table, which features over a hundred gluten free Mexican-American dishes that span every course and occasion. Of course, we cover the brand’s backstory – after Veronica Garza had many autoimmune issues show up, including lupus, she started to do CrossFit with her family in her parents' backyard. After switching to a grain-free diet, she noticed her joints weren't bothering her anymore, which was the catalyst to starting this company. Miguel and Veronica discuss the recipes they can't wait to share, why sharing these recipes is so special to them, and the inspiring story of how Veronica (as well as other family members) took a huge risk in order to get Siete off the ground. You will learn about... The start of it all: the almond flour tortilla Veronica’s struggles with autoimmune issues How her diet restrictions clashed with her culture Coming together as a family: support is everything Pushing through the pain of lupus Six to nine months of diet and lifestyle changes to resolve her symptoms Risking Veronica’s insurance coverage to get started The Garza family captures an entrepreneurial spark Expanding the product (chips, seasonings, crunchy shells, etc.) Ethos and mission of Siete Family Foods Family first, family second, business third An admittedly bad first company name revealed Seven members of the family: “Siete” Building a soul-aligned company The Siete Table: writing a cookbook Favorite recipes from the book Inspirations for The Siete Table Resources: Order Siete Table: sietefoods.com/pages/siete-table Find Siete products near you: sietefoods.com/pages/locator Instagram: @sietefoods Facebook: Siete Foods Twitter: @SieteFoods Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Athletic Greens AG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.

Dr. Elisa Song is an integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and a mama. In her integrative pediatric practice, Whole Family Wellness, she's helped thousands of kids get to the root cause of their health concerns, and she's helped their parents understand how to help their children thrive – mind, body, and spirit – by integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. Grab your notepad for this one, as we cover all the science, and the just-as-important implementation, of personalized medicine and how important it is to take a custom integrated approach to wellness. Talking through a few examples, including the always-pesky ear infection, Dr. Song describes how a reliance on antibiotics is selling us short. We also do a nearly three-year update on COVID (and long-COVID), the vaccines, what was promised, and what now seems like the more likely reality of it all – that making an informed decision as a family is everyone’s best option. There is so much more information out there than even a couple of years ago. It’s so important that we find as many sources of evidence-backed data as we can – and we’re glad to bring you one of those sources today. Huge thanks to Dr. Elisa Song for taking the time with our community. You will learn about... Traditional pediatric vs. functional pediatric practices The future is personalized medicine A potential decline in life expectancy (research) Modern definition of integrative medicine Knowing when antibiotics are necessary What is evidence-based medicine? How to support the gut microbiome if antibiotics are needed Sourcing supplements and ingredients Dr. Song’s perspective on the gut microbiome Poop! Understanding stool Specific probiotic product recommendation list Avoiding pathologic yeast infections The impact of gut health on your immune system Dr. Song’s perspective on COVID and vaccines Downstream issues with lack of immune system training It’s ok for our kids to get a sniffle Good and bad foods for gut microbiome Avoiding microbiome mischief makers Being a savvy label reader – and teaching our kids Preparing them to make good choices Testing for autoimmune disease in kids Potential negative reactions to COVID infection vs. vaccine Genomics and nutrigenomics Other lifestyle methods to reduce the risk of COVID Moving from fear to confidence and a thriving mindset Resources: Instagram: @healthykids_happykids Healthy Kids Happy Kids: healthykidshappykids.com Whole Family Wellness: wholefamilywellness.org Facebook: Elisa Song, MD - Healthy Kids Happy Kids Herb Pharm (Garlic Ear Drops): herb-pharm.com Klaire Labs Probiotics: klaire.com Jarrow Probiotics: jarrow.com Nature’s Way Probiotics: naturesway.com Designs For Health Probiotics: designsforhealth.com Ortho Biotic Probiotics: Ortho Biotic® Capsules Testing for PANS/PANDAS: HealthyKidsHappyKids.com Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Timeline Nutrition Timeline Nutrition | Visit timelinenutrition.com/kelly or use the code “KELLY” for 10% off your first order of Mitopure

You open Instagram and it hits you right away, a sense of perfection or idealism that seems just a little too shiny, a little too great to be real. And guess what? Most of the time, it isn’t. Today's guest, Dr. Whitney Goodman, assures us of that much and more. She's the radically honest psychotherapist behind the popular Instagram account, @sitwithwhit, the book Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy, and the owner of the Collaborative Counseling Center, a private therapy practice in Miami. She helps individuals and couples heal past wounds and create the life they've always wanted. We spend this episode unpacking the false perception of perfection all around us, the world’s constant striving for “happiness,” and why finding center in your life is so much more complicated than that – and should be! Whether it’s content-friendly or not – feeling all the feelings, really embracing them and chershing them, can be as healthy for us as a diverse and nutrient-rich diet. Dr. Goodman offers up a more diverse experience, more layers to really dive into and learn about ourselves and the people we love. We get tips on listening (it’s more than just hearing!), recognizing toxic positivity and understanding why it sells, the importance of values over happiness, and prioritizing focus time – even thirty minutes a day – to help keep your mind sharp. It’s time to get honest about – well, everything! There’s no time to waste striving and stressing over goals that only move further into the distance the harder we work at them. Life is perfect as it is, we’re so glad Dr. Goodman took the time to share this message with us today. You will learn about... Pitfalls of toxic positivity How to respond instead → Really, truly listening to someone Finding room for validation beyond happiness Seeing the world in black and white Setting realistic goals to actually feel fulfillment Values > happiness Whitney’s personal experience and growth Feeling all the feelings and that’s ok The power of 30-minute focus blocks Recognizing toxic positivity How to give feedback to someone who’s “toxically positive” Setting boundaries with friends/family in a compassionate way How to find a therapist The flaw with “time heals all wounds” The “Good Enough” community Unpacking the perfection trend Social’s media place in all of this The truth about most influencers Resources: Website: sitwithwhit.com Instagram: @sitwithwhit Twitter: @sitwithwhit Collab Counseling: collabcounseling.com Read: Toxic Positivity by Whitney Goodman “Good Enough” Community: sitwithwhit.substack.com Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Vuori Performance Apparel Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly.

Today’s super informed guest on the podcast is Vanessa Rissetto MS, RD, CDN, the co-founder of Culina Health. Her magic lies in her realistic and personalized approach to nutrition with science as her first love. She's most interested in helping clients take an active role in their health journey through personalized lifestyle plans backed by evidence-based, science-driven nutrition counseling, adult weight management, and building a better relationship with food. We start our conversation touching on the role of Culina Health in today’s medical world and how the rapid need for telehealth services created huge opportunities, and challenges, for the new company. The world is still changing on a daily basis it seems, but we have innovators like Vanessa to thank for keeping us in mind as it does. Vanessa’s perspective on the space ranges from the past, where vast differences in family culture made for a different at-home eating experience in most cases, to the present, where shame and fear too often poison the well of wellness – even toward the future, where she encourages us to take small steps toward a cleaner life with actionable tips for doing so. Her main advice is sound, and it always will be – sometimes simple is better! Especially when time is limited, opting for something that is easy, quick, and nourishing for your family is totally possible; you just have to know where to look (Hint: not Instagram). You will learn about... Launching Culina Health during the pandemic Meeting the moment with telehealth The Bon Appetit article that started it all Villainous roles that shame and failure play in diet culture Breaking down emotional eating Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable Fighting human nature Pros and cons of most Instagram recipes Sustainable eating habits Quick tips for getting nutrients – it doesn’t have to be fancy Cultural shifts that have changed how we eat Big picture on healthy eating Culina’s mission and what’s next Resources: Article: “There’s a Nutrition Divide in This Country. So I Became a Dietitian.” Instagram: @vanessarissettord Culina Health: culinahealth.com Instagram: @culinahealth Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Indeed Start hiring today with a $75 sponsored job credit at Indeed.com/Kelly.

The esteemed Dr. Jeffrey Bland, an internationally recognized leader in the nutritional medicine field, joins the show today. He’s a biochemist by training, co-founding the Institute for Functional Medicine in 1991 while coming to be known to many as The Father of Functional Medicine. Dr. Bland invites us into his deep wisdom and vast experience as we explore his path to, and away from, traditional medicine, before delving into the issues we see in modern healthcare and what the rapidly changing space might look like in the near future. Today’s healthcare ills, as he points out, can be tied to money’s omnipresence in the market, which has urged the prioritization of disease treatment – for profit’s sake, mostly – rather than focusing on promoting societal wellness as its table-stakes mission. We also talk about his latest project, Big Bold Health, which launched in 2018, through which he's on a mission to transform the way people think about one of nature's greatest innovations, the mighty immune system. That’s right, the gut remains front and center as Dr. Bland breaks down the differences between boosting and balancing, benefits to eating the rainbow, and much more. By advocating for the power of immuno-rejuvenation to enhance immunity at a global level, he’s really doing some important work for the world – work that generations in the future (and today!) can look back upon and be so thankful for. You will learn about... When Dr. Bland started to think for himself Circumventing traditional medicine Diseasecare vs. healthcare Money as the pitfall of modern medicine Focusing on what it means to be well Big Bold Health The super system: nervous system and immune system Balancing vs. boosting your immune system What are zombie cells? Exploring the link between damaged cells and inflammation The benefits of autophagy and how to activate it in your body Writing your own “book of life” - your genes are not your destiny Gene plasticity and epigenetics Diet as the unlock Learning about phytonutrients Benefits of Himalayan tartary buckwheat Why we should be eating the rainbow Looking ahead to the future of healthcare Resources: Website: jeffreybland.com The Institute for Functional Medicine: ifm.org Big Bold Health: bigboldhealth.com Instagram: @drjeffreybland Linkedin: Jeffrey Bland PHD Enjoy 20% off Big Bold Health with code BEWELL20 [Expires 11/30/2022]. Discount cannot be combined with other offers. Big Bold Health only ships to US and Canadian addresses. Other restrictions may apply. Void where prohibited. Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Drink LMNT 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)! Athletic Greens 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 | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Anthony Jay is the President of the International Medical Research Collaborative, a nonprofit organization based in Boston that trains medical students from around the globe. He is also an author and renowned expert on estrogenics, substances that merely act like estrogen in our body, oftentimes tricking it into negative chain reactions in our health – even cancer. So, where are these tricky imposters in the products around us? And, how can we avoid them in the future? Dr. Anthony details the long list in his book, and is kind to share many examples in our conversation today. Specifically, he touches on fragrances, petroleum products, soy products, and mold, which is so much more common in shelf products like coffee, grains, and peanuts than you might imagine. We also talk about the role that the gut microbiome, an old familiar friend, plays in our processing of these chemicals, and draw a very real connection between the harms of estrogenics and everyday plastics like water bottles and shower liners. If you’re listening to this and looking around your life with a newfound stress, know that you’re not alone in this collective journey to a more natural, non-toxic, and simple life. Knowledge is key. Understanding complexities like those presented today is the first step toward making positive changes. And we’re here to help you get there, every step of the way. You will learn about... What are estrogenics? Estrogenics vs. testosterone Link between estrogenics and an increased risk of cancer Common products and ingredients to avoid broken into three categories: food, plastics and personal care Major players to know: mold, red dye, flax and soy Chemical risks of plastic water bottles Sources of other plastics to avoid Why “BPA-free” isn’t good enough The science of estrogen in plastic High estrogen leading to early puberty in girls Common home products to be aware of What these chemicals do to your hormones Benefits of sweating and sauna use to expel chemicals Resources: Linkedin: Anthony G. Jay Instagram: @anthonygjay YouTube: Dr. Anthony Jay AJ Consulting Company: ajconsultingcompany.com Recommended Personal Care Products: ajconsultingcompany.com/whatiuse Updated List of Estrogenic Substances Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile Check out the Purify Guru: purifyguru.com Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Athletic Greens AG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.

Dr. Vivian Chen was practicing conventional medicine in the UK when her own debilitating symptoms of fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, and acne were dismissed as “normal” by the medical community. Then, she took matters into her own hands, becoming her own health detective and uncovering a holistic approach to understanding health at a whole body level. With this new informed practice, Vivian, like so many in our space, healed herself. These days, she's a certified integrative health practitioner and the founder of Plateful Health, through which she helps her clients find true long lasting vitality of body and mind. This one is packed with relatable experiences and stories, like her daughter’s scary allergy event; deep dive clinical data and scientific reasoning, particularly as they connect to the gut’s microbiome and detoxing; and actionable real-life advice, from prepping your body for a detox to supplement use and daily routine tips. Dr. Chen is a deep well of knowledge; we’re so glad she took the time to fill our cups today. You will learn about... Dr. Chen’s journey from conventional medicine to functional medicine Serious allergy scare w/ her young daughter Getting to the root cause for resolution Impact of a sneaky leaky gut Do’s and don’ts while breastfeeding Getting scientific on the gut microbiome Prepping your body for detoxification The need for fiber Hormone issues associated with modern diets Myth busting on detoxing and supplements Balance as the key The phases of detoxification Dr. Chen’s food-first approach, health hacks, and tips Resources: Instagram: @plateful.health Plateful Health: platefulhealth.com Course - “Detox Right”: joindetoxright.com PlatefulHealth E-cookbook: platefulhealth.gumroad.com Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Vuori Performance Apparel Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly. Timeline Nutrition Timeline Nutrition | Visit timelinenutrition.com/kelly or use the code “KELLY” for 10% off your first order of Mitopure BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

In today’s episode, Ron Belldegrun and Devon Kuehn, CEO and CMO of ByHeart no-compromise nutrition infant formula, spotlight their amazing formula brand and discuss the critical importance of high quality baby nutrition in a world increasingly filled with, well – filler products and other junk ingredients. In fact, ByHeart is the first new formula brand in fifteen years, breaking down sturdy barriers in an industry that hasn’t kept up with the latest in science. Their willingness to invest time and money for the sake of a better product for better health is something I can stand behind with my full support. We also chat about the recent formula shortage, the clinical process of replicating breast milk as closely as they can, laying the foundation for baby growth and development, and the importance of owning your supply chain and inspecting your own ingredients – two pillars of good business that I am also very familiar with. You will learn about... Launching ByHeart Breaking into the formula industry The infamous formula shortage Breast milk vs. formula Clinical studies, outcomes, and FDA approval Optimal protein intake and infant growth The ByHeart formula Prioritizing supply chain and ingredients Working with parents (and Joe Biden!) The ByHeart family promise Resources: Whole Nutrition Infant Formula — Join the waitlist! ByHeart clinical trial – Learn about the latest research ByHeart nutrition spotlight — Breast milk is the blueprint The ByHeart story — An evolution that’s years in the making Twitter: @byheartbaby Instagram: @byheart Facebook: @byheartbaby Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Hiya 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 | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Cozy Earth | Get 35% off sitewide when you use the code 'BEWELL' at CozyEarth.com. Indeed Start hiring today with a $75 sponsored job credit at Indeed.com/Kelly.

Today’s guest is the esteemed Dr. Stacy Sims. She's a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise, nutrition, and performance for women. Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry have established a new niche in sports nutrition and her shining reputation as the expert in sex differences in training nutrition and health. We chat about her research background (70 papers and counting!), how she’s addressing the gender gap in male-to-female studies related to the fitness and athletics space, the critical role that iron plays in fatigue and performance, and the salty truth about healthy hydration. This episode is also chock full of tips on how to up your iron levels if you're at that low anemic level, how to hydrate properly based on your cycle, and learn how to build up that lean muscle mass prior to menopause so that you don't have negative or limiting symptoms. You will learn about... Dr. Stacy’s place in the research world Leveling the playing field Focusing on the female athlete Iron levels during specific hormones phases The true key to hydration What causes cramping? Myths about menopause Writing her book “Next Level” Resources: For 20% off of Dr. Sims' Microlearning courses, use code: KELLY Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond DrStacySims.com @DrStacySims on Instagram Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Athletic Greens AG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL. Vuori Performance Apparel Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly. BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Cozy Earth | Get 35% off sitewide when you use the code 'BEWELL' at CozyEarth.com.

For more than fifteen years, Julie Solomon has been empowering lives, including her own, by designing and launching several successful online coaching programs and services that help women turn powerful messages into scalable movements. Through her work and her top charting podcast, The Influencer Podcast, she offers up real time coaching and tactile straight talk on business growth and development to her millions of listeners worldwide. Today, Julie chats about her background in brand work, PR, and marketing; writing a book; and the big financial misstep that threw her marriage into upheaval. You will learn about... Coaching coaches Julie’s background in marketing and PR Exploring the world or brand deals Finding your “why” The shame of letting down a loved one Learning from our mistakes Writing a book Resources: Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable Website: juliesolomon.net Instagram: @julssolomon Podcast: The Influencer Podcast Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Cozy Earth | Get 35% off sitewide when you use the code 'BEWELL' at CozyEarth.com. BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Drink LMNT 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)! Indeed Start hiring today with a $75 sponsored job credit at Indeed.com/Kelly.