Be Well by Kelly Leveque

Today’s guest is Gaby Dalkin of What’s Gaby Cooking. She’s a trained chef, recipe developer, cookbook author, and entrepreneur, and her latest cookbook — “Eat What You Want” — will have you drooling. She’s really down to earth, really fun, and someone I’ve personally learned from over the years. She has helped me elevate my cooking skills in the kitchen, and I know she will do the same for you. You will learn about... (03:15) When Gaby fell in love with cooking (09:04) Jumping into blogging full-time (14:40) Investing in professional photography (18:51) Getting a book deal (24:59) The inspiration behind “Eat What You Want” (29:12) Some of Gaby’s favorite recipes (32:06) Chef hacks and go-to ingredients (37:29) Sourcing proteins and vegetables Resources: Learn more: whatsgabycooking.com Instagram: @whatsgabycookin Read: “Eat What You Want” Podcast: whatsgabycooking.com/category/podcasts County Line Harvest: countylineharvest.com Sitka Salmon Shares: sitkasalmonshares.com Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen is a scientist and university professor specializing in the intersection of reproductive health, human flourishing, and how health is transmitted from one generation to the next. She provides fertility and pregnancy consulting to women and families nationally and internationally through her signature In Bloom programs, inner circle, and personalized, comprehensive one-on-one consulting. She’s conducted research on tens of thousands of women of all colors, ages, shapes and sizes, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, language preferences, and professions to examine how they transmit physical health and emotional wellbeing to their children. I could go on and on with all the accolades she’s accomplished, but I am really excited for what she’s here to talk about — empowering yourself to take charge of your pregnancy and having the Superbaby you’ve always dreamed of! You will learn about... (07:05) What the “primemester” is and how to have a superbaby (13:08) Lowering the chances of genetic abnormalities (17:58) How feeling safer affects your reproductive system (26:18) Figuring out how to make our thoughts our best friend (29:09) The effects of stress hormones on your sex hormones (34:20) What a superbaby is (44:14) Avoiding the term “infertility” (53:05) The importance of sperm in the equation (59:33) Inflammation as the root cause of fertility challenges (01:01:40) Influencing your AMH levels Resources: Learn more: drcleopatra.com Free Fertility Checklist: fertilitypregnancy.org Instagram: @doctor_cleopatra Instagram: @fertilitypregnancy The Primemester Protocol: drcleopatra.com/protocol Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Jason and Colleen Wachob founded mindbodygreen, the most trusted website in the health and wellness space, amidst a personal health crisis. Today, their site has articles written by some of the most trusted names in health and industry visionaries. They share the story of what inspired mindbodygreen, how everyone has been thinking about health and wellness so wrong, and what their vision represents for the future of health. You will learn about... (02:18) How mindbodygreen got started (10:50) Living the life you want to lead (12:19) The red flags around clotting (21:10) Lowering your homocysteine levels (24:58) The process of creating a supplement (33:58) Advice from the best holistic practitioners in the world (38:23) Cultivating holistic wellness (44:36) Protecting movement time during COVID-19 (55:12) Listening to your body needs Resources: mindbodygreen.com @jasonwachob @colleenwachob Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

I am obsessed with fiber and leafy greens, so I’m in good company with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. He is a Vanderbilt undergrad. He went to Georgetown for medical school and completed his residency at Northwestern. He then followed that up with a fellowship at Chapel Hill. Now he’s a practicing gastro, he’s obsessed with plants and fiber, and he just published an awesome book, “Fiber Fuel: The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome.” I finished reading in just one night! Your gut is so involved in every other part of your body, and we get into how you can start taking control of your diet and get on the right path. You will learn about... (01:46) Discovering the importance of diet on health (09:19) The difference between prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics (15:44) Finding the optimal amount of fiber to take for you (22:48) How fiber relates to hormone health and estrogen (30:26) The benefits of various prebiotic supplements (32:49) Getting more plant-based diversity into your diet (41:44) The relation between your gut and metabolism (48:50) Fat for your gut health (54:34) The three supplements every American should be taking (58:14) How your lifestyle affects your gut Resources: Theplantfedgut.com Instagram: @theguthealthmd Order “Fiber Fuel from a local bookstore Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

After healing their own health problems by eliminating sugars and processed foods from their diets, Serenity and Joe Carr set out to change the baby food industry — and they have. They found that there was a hole in the market and that the availability of healthy baby food was… well, they didn’t exist. This led to co-founding the family-owned and operated Serenity Kids. So many baby foods are deficient in protein while being packed with processed sugars and grains, plus lacking in brain-healthy fat, but Serenity Kids isn’t one of them. We explore their personal health stories, how they stumbled upon the formulation for their baby food, and the struggles that came along with bringing a brand new product to market. Their story is so inspiring and I can’t wait to see what’s to come from Serenity Kids! You will learn about... (01:52) How Joe & Serenity’s journey started (13:20) Starting a paleo diet (16:28) The nutritional factors of mothers milk (23:52) The importance of fat in baby food (35:50) Launching the brand (39:11) Production issues (52:51) The problems in our market and food sources (58:21) The Clean Label Project Resources: myserenitykids.com Use code FAB4 for 15% off your order instagram.com/myserenitykids facebook.com/myserenitykids Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Robin Berzin is someone I look up to personally: she is a mom of two, a functional MD, and the founder and CEO of Parsley Health — a doctor’s office that is so much more than just a doctor’s office. They look at the whole body, offering health coaching and MDs to find the root of your problems. We’re all dealing with the crisis of COVID-19 right now and looking for ways to feel our best both mentally and physically, and Robin has plenty of advice on how you can achieve that. You will learn about... (01:31) What you can do to stay healthy at home (04:16) How to ditch the snacks and stop grazing (07:25) The side effects of starting your day with high cortisol and insulin (09:54) Thoughts about oat milk (12:23) How adaptogens can support people in high stress (16:41) The supplements everyone should be taking (21:04) Methylated b-vitamins (27:41) What it looks like to be a patient at Parsley Health (34:58) The inflammatory markers to look out for (38:14) How thyroid and adrenal hormones affect sex hormones (41:13) Advice for supporting fertility (45:42) The mixture of Western and holistic medicine Resources: parsleyhealth.com Instagram: @parsleyhealth Instagram: @robinberzinmd Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Today’s guests are two down-to-earth girls on a journey to make wellness, health, and spirituality accessible to all of us. Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik are the hosts of Almost 30, which was nominated by iHeartRadio as the best health podcast in 2019 and as the best spirituality podcast in 2020. Today, we’re going to chat about their journey — what it took to start their podcast, how their lives have changed in the process, and the wellness modalities they use personally to love and support their own bodies. You will learn about... (03:14) Starting their podcast + friendship (08:03) How this podcast has affected their lives (11:49) How to follow through (13:43) Podcasting as a living journal (18:15) The modalities that have made the biggest impact (25:13) Krista’s reiki practice (32:03) Explaining breathwork and EMDR (41:24) Advice for people in their late 20’s Resources: Learn more at almost30.com Instagram: instagram.com/almost30podcast Krista: instagram.com/itskrista Lindsey: instagram.com/lindseysimcik Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Anna Cabeca is a triple board-certified OBGYN, mother of four girls, and the author of the best-selling books The Hormone Fix and Keto-Green 16. She’s surround by estrogen and knows all about it! Her story — which starts off incredibly sad, but don’t worry, has a happy ending — is so inspiring. After a personal tragedy followed by early onset menopause, Dr. Anna embarked on a journey around the world looking for healing practices and healing foods and managed to reverse her early menopause and incorporate what she learned into her own medical practice, helping thousands of women. You will learn about... (04:23) The effects of stress hormones on the body (07:25) Starting a healthy detox (12:16) How your stress changes your acidity (18:07) How your PH value and ketosis affect fertility (25:46) Maintaining a healthy lifestyle (28:44) Mastering your oxytocin (37:40) Moving through trauma effectively (43:07) Heart-breathing exercise (45:51) Tips for dealing with endometriosis and ovarian cysts Resources: Learn more at dranna.com Read: Keto-Green 16 Read: The Hormone Fix Keto Calc: dranna.com/ketocalc Facebook: facebook.com/drannacabeca Instagram: @drannacabeca Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Anthony Gustin grew up thinking it was normal to be sick, overweight, and covered in acne — that was all he’d ever experienced. As he started learning about science, he became obsessed with altering his diet and exercise routine in order to completely transform himself. But that was just the beginning of his health journey because he realized that health and wellness go so much deeper than your outward appearances. Eventually, he developed a foundational system for health and exercise that made sense. Dr. Anthony’s mission is to help others achieve optimal health and wellbeing, too, through movement, nutrition, stress management, and sleep. This mission led to founding Equip Foods, co-founding of Perfect Keto, and writing the book Keto Answers. You will learn about... (01:29) Protecting your weekends and shutting down (03:42) Lessons to learn during the quarantine (06:41) Working on high-end athletes and trickling that information down to everyone else (14:01) The launch of Equip Foods (22:18) How ketosis plays a role in Dr. Anthony’s life (27:39) Focusing on what’s important to you (29:50) What is nutritional ketosis? (38:45) You don’t need keto to lose fat (46:30) Where to start when building a holistic health lifestyle (53:05) Advice for better sleep Resources: Learn more at dranthonygustin.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/dranthonygustin Perfect Keto: perfectketo.com Equip Foods: equipfoods.com Read: Keto Answers Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Laurel Gallucci is the founder of the very popular grain-free bakery Sweet Laurel Bakery (everything they make is delicious and worth every bite, by the way). She is also the author of the Sweet Laurel cookbook which shares all the recipes from her bakery, and she’s set to come out with a savory cookbook next. Sweet Laurel isn’t just a name—she is truly one of the sweetest people I know! After going grain-free on an autoimmune protocol paleo diet, Laurel completely reversed her Hashimoto’s disease, is now in remission, and no longer has to take synthetic hormones. With the number of people out there being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, I really need more people to hear her story. You will learn about... (03:45) Being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s (11:25) Working with a functional medicine doctor and going grain-free (18:41) Finding grain-free foods (20:54) The five core ingredients for grain-free cooking (26:48) Laurel’s two most popular recipes (33:01) Nourishing yourself for self-care Resources: Learn more at sweetlaurel.com Read: Sweet Laurel: Recipes for Whole Food, Grain-Free Desserts Instagram: instagram.com/sweetlaurelbakery Instagram: instagram.com/laurelgallucci Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Before meeting our guest, I had never seen the pairing of nutrition, understanding our menstrual cycle, and how our hormones change — and it completely transformed the way I approach holistic health! Alisa Vitti is a functional nutrition and women’s hormone expert and the founder of the modern hormone healthcare company Flo Living. If that rings a bell, it’s probably because you’ve heard of her book In The Flo. She also wrote the book WomanCode and is the creator of MyFlo, the #1 paid period app on the app store. When she realized that — despite having more content around women’s hormones and more access to that information — women’s health was getting worse instead of better, she needed to get to the root of why that was, and that led her to the discoveries that she’s put in her books. You will learn about... (01:41) What inspired Alisa to start sharing her story (05:31) Why women are being left out of healthcare research (10:41) The phases of our hormonal shifts (17:36) Lining up your diet and workout routine with your cycle (21:56) Addressing menstrual disorders (27:49) Weight loss while working with your biological rhythm (32:44) The ways women have been misled (38:05) The intelligent design of your body (42:57) Your body and caffeine (47:56) Birth control and synthetic hormones (56:07) Optimizing our lives around these phases Resources: floliving.com In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life WomanCode: Perfect Your Cycle, Amplify Your Fertility, Supercharge Your Sex Drive, and Become a Power Source MyFlo App cyclesyncingmembership.com Instagram: instagram.com/floliving Instagram: instagram.com/alisa.vitti Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

I first heard of Pamela Salzman through her cooking class. Today she’s the author of Kitchen Matters and Quicker Than Quick, but she used to teach a super-elite class where she has brought people from not knowing the first thing about cooking to being able to share elaborate healthy recipes online. She is the chef behind the chef. You will learn about... (02:19) What are the cooking techniques any new chef needs to know? (04:14) What is the most important thing for a home chef to learn how to do? (11:46) The convection oven setting (18:41) Which knife you should get (20:46) Techniques for cooking proteins (27:08) Making a meal plan (36:28) Some of Pamela’s favorite recipes (45:20) Tips for taking care of your family (52:33) Cleaning your greens (54:55) How quarantine is changing the way we’re cooking (58:01) A day in the life of Pamela Resources: Learn more at pamelasalzman.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/pamelasalzman Kitchen Matters by Pamela Salzman Quicker Than Quick by Pamela Salzman Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

If you Google just about anything health-related, you are bound to find Dr. Josh Axe’s site — and it’s not just good SEO. Dr. Axe has a knack for communicating complex information in a way that anyone can understand and a passion for sharing this important information with the world, especially when it comes to helping people make healthier food choices. You will learn about... (01:10) How does eating collagen benefit the body? (08:10) What’s the difference between bone broth and collagen? What are the different types of collagen? (13:47) How did Dr. Axe’s practice start and how was he working with patients? (18:05) What is a day in the life of Dr. Axe? What are his favorite supplements? (21:15) The benefits of soil-based probiotics Vs. lab-made probiotics (24:28) Why you don’t have to eat chunks of dirt to get the benefits from dirt (27:40) The benefits of local honey Vs. local bee pollen (31:35) How to strengthen your immune system (34:38) Why raw isn’t better, it’s just different — and when you shouldn’t be eating as many raw vegetables (36:15) The best foods to eat during the Fall and Winter (37:40) Functional mushroom supplements and teas (40:00) Is drinking coffee bad? (43:43) Fermented vegetables and kombucha Resources: Learn more at draxe.com Listen: The Dr. Axe Show Instagram: www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe Ancient Nutrition: ancientnutrition.com Eat Dirt: Why Leaky Gut May Be the Root Cause of Your Health Problems and 5 Surprising Steps to Cure It by Dr. Josh Axe Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Jordan Younger, AKA The Balanced Blonde, started blogging full-time back in 2013 — and, since then, her blog has turned into a book, a podcast, a brand, and an incredible community of humans who love her and her message! In 2017, Jordan was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme disease, and she stepped up to be an absolute Lyme WARRIOR, sharing her disease openly with her community and advocating for others who are struggling to find treatment for this disease. Lyme is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States with 300,000 people diagnosed every year, but there are also thousands of misdiagnoses too and it’s still a very controversial disease. Our hope is that, by sharing her story, we may be able to help someone listening find the answers they need. You will learn about... (01:30) Transitioning from The Blonde Vegan to The Balanced blonde (02:55) Orthorexia, or obsessive behavior in pursuit of a healthy diet (03:55) Jordan’s Lyme diagnosis (08:20) What is it like to see parasites under your skin? (14:08) How did Jordan’s Ayurvedic doctor know she had parasites in her stomach? (16:07) What is Lyme, what are the symptoms like, and how do you get diagnosed? (29:18) Rectal ozone treatments (35:10) What you should know about the supplements that Jordan is taking (37:50) Jordan’s calling to write poetry (40:50) You have to be an advocate for your own health (47:30) The value of surrounding yourself with loving people Resources: www.thebalancedblonde.com Listen: The Balanced Blonde // Soul On Fire Instagram: @thebalancedblonde Dr. Erica Lehman: prohealthgroupinc.com CDC’s Lyme guidelines: www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

When I first heard about the impact that Brigit Ritchie was making within organizations like Google, I knew I had to learn more — and when I saw the empowering work she’s doing around the world, I knew I had to have her on the show! Brigit’s vision is to help people develop rational mindfulness so that they can thrive in and out of the workplace, so she co-founded WE, an experiential development group that creates space for women to support women in LA through a twelve-week curriculum program that combines mindfulness practices, emotional intelligence tools, and inclusive leadership so that everyone can feel connected and safe. But Brigit leads these sessions across the world to create cultures of inclusion at companies like Google, Instagram, Lululemon, and much more. You will learn about... (01:30) The origins of WE (06:25) The first steps to getting to know yourself (11:03) Finding what fills you up, no matter what you do (14:50) How do we start actively listening and create a safe space, in our communities and our workplaces? (20:27) Active listening circles (27:00) The profound impact that you can make when you make someone feel heard (32:50) How often should we be practicing these listening and mindset exercises? (35:15) 3 ways to implement the principles of active listening and presence in your life, even if you’re not in a situation to facilitate active listening circles in your workplace or home life (37:20) How to approach conflict resolution (49:15) The lack of manager training in this country (and the interpersonal skills that everyone needs to develop these days) (52:55) Where is the line for appropriate sharing in the workplace? Resources: www.brigitbellritchie.com welcometowe.com Brigit on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brigit_ritchie WE on Instagram: www.instagram.com/welcometowe Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

You may not know who Alli Webb is — yet — but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed time at one of her two phenomenally successful businesses: Drybar and Squeeze. She’s been a guest judge on Shark Tank, sat on thousands of panels, and inspired women all around the world. In this episode, we discuss her physical transformation, her divorce, and starting a new business venture. I’d also like to note that this was actually the first episode I ever recorded for the show. So, since recording this episode, a couple things have changed: Alli’s fallen in love with a new beau and Squeeze just celebrated a successful first year. But I still wanted to share this episode because there’s still a lot to learn and Alli gets so vulnerable and raw, which is exactly what she’s like with her friends and that’s exactly why I love her so much! You will learn about... (02:10) How to juggle multiple businesses, being a parent, and still having a life (04:30) Alli’s childhood and the relationship she formed with food (08:00) Alli’s body transformation (12:13) Going through a separation (19:14) Getting to know yourself again (28:50) Launching Squeeze and creating a better massage experience (36:35) Advice for prioritizing your health, getting out of a relationship (if you need to), and following your dreams. Resources: Instagram: www.instagram.com/alliwebb www.thedrybar.com www.squeezemassage.com Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormone dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole is also the co-host of The Goopfellas Podcast and the author of two phenomenal books, Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum. But most importantly, Dr. Cole has a knack for teaching the principles of functional medicine in such a way that anyone can understand them, which makes this important work more accessible to people all around the world! You will learn about... (01:45) How does Dr. Cole work with clients and what disease states does he see most often? (05:20) What symptoms are indicators of autoimmune issues? (10:35) Let’s get into Hashimoto’s (16:35) What are antibodies and why are they a marker for autoimmunity? (24:42) The duality of functional medicine (25:50) Dr. Cole’s food and lifestyle recommendations + busting some food inflammation myths (33:37) Inflammation, CBD, and the endocannabinoid system + other lifestyle factors that cause inflammation (40:45) What you can do to lower inflammation (in addition to food) (44:05) A day in the life of Dr. Will Cole (50:18) You can’t heal a body you hate Resources: Learn more at drwillcole.com Read: The Inflammation Spectrum Read: Ketotarian Listen: The Goopfellas Podcast Instagram: instagram.com/drwillcole Facebook: facebook.com/doctorwillcole Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

There are few people I look up to as much as Danielle Walker, personally and professionally. She is the new face of the grain-free and gluten-free cooking online, a New York Times Best Selling author with four cook books under her belt, a loving wife, and a mother to four beautiful babies. We discuss Danielle’s road to recovery after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease when she was 22 and how she became the blogger rockstar she is today. Towards the end of the episode, we celebrate the life of one of Danielle’s daughters, beautiful Aila Jane, who is now a sweet angel in Heaven. Things get pretty emotional, but Danielle has some beautiful advice for how we can support women of loss that everyone can benefit from hearing. You will learn about... (01:00) When Danielle was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (02:55) The stigma of talking about diseases like this (12:10) What an Ulcerative Colitis flare up is like (16:30) When Danielle started turning to food as medicine (33:55) Testing and learning how foods affects your body through elimination (38:10) The incredible results that Danielle experienced when she shifted to something that’s similar to a Paleo diet (41:45) Danielle’s Top 5 Tips for individuals who have an autoimmune disease (45:05) Danielle’s favorite supplements: liposomal curcumin, butyrate, fish oil, collagen, probiotics (49:40) Processing heartbreak, one day at a time, when you’re in the public eye (56:00) Aila’s legacy (01:00:18) Danielle’s advice for talking to people who have experienced a loss like this Resources: Againstallgrain.com Danielle’s Cookbooks: againstallgrain.com/category/shop/cookbooks Instagram: www.instagram.com/daniellewalker Twitter: twitter.com/againstallgrain Facebook: www.facebook.com/AgainstAllGrain PurePaleo Protein Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified MD with training from Cornell, Columbia, and Harvard. She was named one of MindBodyGreen’s Top 100 women in wellness to watch in 2015, and she’s been proving them right in the five years since! Dr. Shah focuses on gut health, inflammation, and intermittent fasting, and today she’s going to share how we can address each one of those categories. Intermittent fasting for women, in particular, is an issue I know people have a lot of questions about, so I am ecstatic to be able to share this episode and clear up some of the misinformation out there. You will learn about... (1:48) Dr. Shah’s advice for nurturing your health during the coronavirus pandemic (2:40) How can someone determine if they have a healthy gut microbiome and what can we do to cultivate gut health in the long-term? (5:35) How Dr. Shah helps patients who are experiencing issues with their bowel movements (6:40) Intermittent fasting for women: how do you know if it’s right for you? (13:40) Eating in the circadian window (16:50) How Dr. Shah takes care of herself and her family, even with a busy schedule (22:40) How to avoid snacking late at night (25:20) What is autophagy and how can we leverage it? (30:45) Why Dr. Shah doesn’t recommend being in ketosis all the time (35:30) Keto treats that are also good for you gut (39:30) Why Dr. Shah is a fan of (some) alcohol and caffeine (46:00) Fasting workouts Resources: Instagram: www.instagram.com/fastingmd Learn more at amymdwellness.com Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Emily Current and Meritt Elliott are female founders, celebrity stylists, and dear friends of mine. These are the boss babes behind THE GREAT, a fully-realized and cozy women's wear collection, and their passion for inclusivity and collaboration carries through to the brand. These two have also dressed some of our favorites, like Jessica Alba and Reese Witherspoon. But best of all, Em and Meritt are health-conscious moms who are super down to earth — and who decided to take on the world together as best friends! You will learn about... (00:39) How Em + Meritt’s best friend love story started (02:18) How do you get a job in styling? (05:02) The moment Em + Meritt teamed up in business (07:55) Building a brand by women for women (11:15) Letting go of the Current/Elliott brand so that they could do more + what they learned in the process (15:20) Co-founding a business (16:00) Em + Meritt’s favorite founder-led brands (19:20) How the creative process changes day to day (20:30) Making time to take care of yourself when you have a ridiculous schedule + healthy lifestyle tips (34:30) Taking care of yourself when you are also a caretaker (36:45) What ‘body love’ means for Em + Meritt (38:55) How THE GREAT celebrates inclusion Resources: Thisisthegreat.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/emilyandmeritt Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/Thisisthegreat Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Sandra Grahame is a money and lifestyle expert who has been featured on Oprah, The Today Show, CNN, and so much more. She is an author, a keynote speaker, a brand spokesperson — but, most importantly, she’s a Smart Cookie! Smart Cookies Money Mentoring is a digital platform designed to help ambitious women achieve life changing financial goals. As co-founder and CEO, Sandra has helped hundreds of women achieve financial wellness — a topic we don’t talk about enough in the wellness space — and I am so excited to introduce her to all of you in a time when so many people are really thinking a lot about their finances and how they can make money from home. You will learn about... (00:40) What is financial wellness? (02:10) How working with friends to tackle their own debt inspired Sandra to create Smart Cookies (06:00) What everyone should be doing to support themselves financially in the future (14:05) Sandra’s advice for taking the “next step” in adulthood: buying a house, saving for your kid’s college tuition, etc. (17:40) The first steps you should take towards planning for retirement (28:45) Marie Kondo-ing your money (30:24) An exercise to help you connect your habits and actions to your Why, which will help you be more intentional about your purchases (36:20) Apps that will help you invest and save (42:50) How do we know if we’re using the right credit card? (48:50) Low-hanging fruit for cleaning up your spending Resources: Smartcookies.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/sandra.grahame LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sandra-grahame-19353b8 Acorns app: www.acorns.com Mint app: www.mint.com Tip Yourself app: www.tipyourself.com Clarity Money app: claritymoney.com Get a human on the phone: gethuman.com Figure out what credit card is right for you: nerdwallet.com + bankrate.com Spending Awareness Guide: smartcookies.com/spendingawarenessguide Get the $1,000 Jumpstart Guide Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

If you enjoy seeing the beautiful outfits on the red carpet or have watched E! over the past decade, you’ve probably seen Catt Sadler before. But, after learning she was paid just half the salary of her male co-host, she left E! to became a prominent voice in the Equal Pay movement, start her own podcast, and create the empowering cattwalk community. Catt’s an inspiration to all of the women out there who refuse to settle for anything less than what they deserve, but more than that, she’s just so much fun! You will learn about... (01:30) When did Catt know she wanted to be a journalist? (Plus, working as a backup singer in the all-girl band The Gypsies) (09:40) Learning what you don’t want to do by doing it (17:50) What makes Catt different? What gives her the confidence to just jump on a plane and go start a new life? (22:15) Living with gratitude (23:25) Fakin’ it ‘till you make it (on live TV) (25:45) Giving yourself a year with your kid + manifesting what you need (28:50) How life rewards you when you don’t hold onto things too tightly (31:45) The lifelong journey of learning self-care + teaching your children that self-care is okay (33:45) Catt’s big exit from E! + how she’s moving forward to do more (45:45) Catt’s advice for her younger self Resources: Instagram: instagram.com/iamcattsadler Listen: Naked with Catt Sadler thecattwalk.com Read: "I Walked Away from the Table, Left My Job, and Went Public”: My Battle with the Mom Tax" Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Jesse Rissman is a cognitive neuroscientist who runs the Rissman Memory Lab, a cognitive neuroscience research laboratory based in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. This is a fascinating episode exploring what anyone can do to optimize their memory and how we can use our memories more effectively, including how Dr. Rissman is using virtual reality in his lab. You will learn about... (01:05) Why Dr. Rissman decided to become a cognitive neuroscientist and how he’s able to study memory by measuring what’s going on in your brain (07:20) What he is currently studying in his lab using fMRI (15:15) How can we improve our memory around the experiences we want to remember? And can we lighten memories of trauma that we don’t want to be solidified in the brain? (20:30) The memory phenomenon “reconsolidation” (27:28) What Dr. Rissman learned about people who have diagnoses like ADD and people who are easily distractable in his post-doctoral work (30:00) How you can make sure you maintain a sharp memory and don’t become too easily distracted (34:13) How long can the average person pay attention to one thing? Is there any value to your mind wandering? (39:50) How the Rissman Memory lab is using virtual reality to research memory (47:18) Your “memory palace” (56:30) How physical exercise and a healthy diet help to prevent memory decline (59:30) Techniques for memory recall (01:01:30) The best ways for children to learn (01:05:50) New cognitive neuroscience research that Dr. Rissman is interested in Resources: Rissman Memory Lab Twitter: twitter.com/jesse_rissman Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Lauren “Lo” Bosworth is the founder and CEO of Love Wellness, a female-first wellness company focused on total body care. She has been a powerful force in arming women with wellness knowledge, and I am just so excited to share her story with all of you today! You will learn about... (01:10) Why did Lo choose to reinvent herself and start Love Wellness? (04:30) Cutting through the misinformation in the wellness space (06:20) The chronic illness that Lo used to experience (and how switching to natural products helped alleviate that) (13:40) Hero products that helped Lo deal with chronic yeast infections (16:45) Diet changes that promote vaginal health (20:05) Creating practices to manage stress (22:00) How Lo has grown Love Wellness so much in just a few years (26:55) Marketing on social media (30:25) What’s next for Love Wellness (32:25) Lo’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs Resources: Lovewellness.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/lobosworth Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Leonardo Trasande is a professor at NYU, Director of the Division of Environmental Pediatrics and Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Pediatrics at NYU School of Medicine. Dr. Leo is an internationally renowned leader in environmental health, his research focuses on the impacts of chemicals on hormones in our bodies, and he has led the way in documenting the economic costs for policymakers of failing to prevent diseases of environmental origin proactively. Dr. Leo is also the author of the phenomenal book Sicker, Fatter, Poorer: The Urgent Threat of Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals to Our Health and Future . . . and What We Can Do About It — and I loved every. single. Page! I’ve always been concerned about endocrine-disrupting chemicals, but this book armed me with the knowledge I need to better protect my child (and myself) in a world full of chemicals. You will learn about... (1:40) What is the endocrine system? (2:40) How many synthetic chemicals that disrupt the endocrine system are on the market? (3:30) How to clean fire retardants out of your house and car (9:10) Why you shouldn’t microwave plastic and what you can learn from the recycling number on the bottom of plastic items (12:13) How estrogen-mimicking chemicals can affect you (possibly even causing cancer) + how to avoid them (15:10) Why BPA-free isn’t as safe as you might think it might be (16:50) What you can remove from your life to cut BPA and related chemicals out entirely (27:15) Why ‘fragrance’ is such a deceptive word that’s hiding a lot of potential danger (27:50) The potential dangers of essential oils (29:30) How endocrine-disrupting chemicals are affecting children and fetuses + how you can protect them (34:00) Eating organic (40:46) What you can do to learn more about what chemicals are already in your body (43:54) Dr. Leo’s ongoing research Resources: www.leotrasande.com Twitter: twitter.com/leotrasande Sicker, Fatter, Poorer: The Urgent Threat of Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals to Our Health and Future . . . and What We Can Do About It by Leonardo Trasande Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

When I was struggling with my health eight years ago, I was jumping around from doctor to chiropractor to acupuncturist — but nothing seemed to help. Then a good friend recommended Dr. Apostolos Lekkos, a functional medicine doctor located in Santa Monica. I didn’t even know what functional medicine was at the time, but my experience has been life-changing! I’m not being hyperbolic at all when I say that, either, and there is no one else I trust more with my clients. We discuss what functional medicine even is, what does and doesn’t work within the Western medical system, how he creates customized treatment plans for each individual, and how his practice has changed to look holistically at mind, body and spirit. You will learn about... (01:25) What is functional medicine? (6:20) The diagnostic tools that Dr. Lekkos uses + how his practice has changed over the past few years (13:30) Supplementing with glutathione: good or bad? (20:20) Other supplements that Dr. Lekkos uses to address common deficiencies (22:00) One thing that everyone and anyone can (and should) do to optimize their health (24:30) What’s up with CBD? How do you know which products are good? (29:45) How do you diagnose adrenal fatigue? (32:40) How does Dr. Lekkos support clients with adrenal fatigue? (33:05) Learning how to not stress + a breathing exercise you can use today (35:30) Why Dr. Lekkos has shifted his practice to focus on the mind, body, and spirit (as opposed to just the body) (40:45) Modalities for dealing with what you’re holding onto from childhood (48:45) Why Dr. Lekkos sees a lot of potential in peptide therapy (58:20) How to detoxify your environment (01:01:00) How to find a functional doctor and what you should be looking for Resources: Learn more at drlekkos.com EWG’s Healthy Living App: www.ewg.org/apps Think Dirty App: www.thinkdirtyapp.com Find a functional medicine doctor at www.ifm.org American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine: www.a4m.com Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Geri Hirsch and I were both invited to speak at an event at LOOM — an awesome place where both of us took some classes to help prepare us for motherhood — and Geri shared a powerful story about her marriage that really made me stop and think. And as I listened to this story and pondered the nature of trauma, I knew I had to talk to her on the show! Geri is also the Creative Director of the clean makeup line Saie Beauty and owner of the Neighborhood Coffee Shop. She’s spent the last 15 years immersed in the beauty blogging world, and since her journey to motherhood, she’s tapped more specifically into clean beauty and become one of the foremost clean beauty connoisseurs! You will learn about... When Geri’s husband had a heart attack at the age of 37 while doing everything you’re supposed to do to stay healthy Why Geri’s husband had a sudden heart attack The most important thing that EVERYBODY should do in case of emergency: set up the Medical ID on your phone! Being made aware of our loved ones’ mortality Lifestyle changes to deal with Hashimoto’s disease How transcendental meditation has changed Geri’s life Nurturing the energy in your home 5 things you can do right now to create a non-toxic environment for your family What Geri’s life was like before founding her own company, LEAFtv (which was acquired) + what her life is like now Creating content for Instagram What’s going on at Neighborhood Coffee Shop How do you find the right people to follow when everyone has a platform? Do you put your child online or not? Resources: Instagram: instagram.com/gerihirsch Saie Beauty: saiehello.com Neighborhood Coffee Shop: neighborhoodcoffeeshop.com Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Today’s guest is a female entrepreneur who’s really inspired me on my own entrepreneurial journey, both because she is an incredible leader and for her devotion to transparency and decency in an industry marred by unhealthy and immoral practices. Anya Fernald is a pioneering sustainable food expert and the co-founder and CEO of Belcampo, a wellness adjacent wellness meat brand that truly cares about the health of their animals and how it affects your health. They built their own supply chain founded in 25,000 acres of pristine farmland at the base of Mt Shasta, with full ownership of our own processing facility right through our own retail shops — a glimpse at what a better meat supply system for our country and the world can look like. You will learn about... (01:00) When Anya’s worldview shifted and she decided to start Belcampo (04:55) Regenerative farming practices (09:30) How beef is usually farmed in the USA Vs. How beef is farmed at Belcampo (12:05) Anya’s keto chicken cutlet (13:40) Doing everything with integrity to succeed (20:05) Animal wellness and human wellness are a single continuum (22:35) The life cycles of the animals at Belcampo farms (27:40) Why your health quickly starts to deteriorate when you eat low-quality meat (31:40) Why food guidelines ask us to cook meats to a higher internal temperature than should be necessary + why properly-grown raw meat isn’t dangerous (35:15) Non-negotiables at Belcampo (that you might not know about) (40:10) What is a heritage breed? (42:50) Entrepreneur tips: how to get everything done + take care of yourself (57:35) Creating systems for self-care — because that should be non-negotiable for all of us, even CEOs (01:06:55) What’s the future of Belcampo? Resources: belcampo.com Anya on Instagram: www.instagram.com/anyafernald Belcampo on Instagram: www.instagram.com/belcampomeatco Home Cooked: 100 Essential Recipes by Anya Fernald and Jessica Battilana Belcampo Meat Camps Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

I have looked up to today’s guest for a VERY long time — because not only is Katie Wells the CEO of two companies (Wellness Mama and Wellnesse) and the author of two books (The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox), she’s a wife and a mom of six! That’s so many hats I’m surprised she hasn’t tipped over! But Katie is living proof that you can do it all: raise happy and healthy kids, run a business (or two), live a balanced and healthy lifestyle, and still have time for yourself. You will learn about... (01:30) How Katie’s own health journey + becoming a mom led her to Wellness Mama (05:45) Being an advocate for your own health + having patience for yourself (12:05) The Autoimmune Protocol Diet (14:35) What it took for Katie to feel comfortable in her body for the first time in a long time (without any dieting or additional exercise) (26:05) A day in the life of Katie Wells, including the tools and practices she uses for herself and her family to minimize everybody’s stress + prepare her kids for the real world (31:50) Katie’s life skills-oriented take on homeschooling (39:00) The systems that Katie has put in place in her businesses (46:10) Launching Wellnesse Resources: Wellnessmama.com Wellnesse.com Listen: The Wellness Mama Podcast Instagram: @wellnessmama Facebook:.facebook.com/WellnessMama Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

I had the pleasure of meeting Bubba Lamolinare while I was visiting Miraval Austin, where he works as the farm supervisor, and I immediately knew I had to bring him on the show. Bubba has been farming his entire life. He grew up on a farm, created A&M’s biodynamic farming program, and worked as the Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent for Yoakum County before coming to Miraval to supervise the Cypress Creek Farm. He offers so much insight into the differences between traditional, organic, and biodynamic farming, what we should all be looking for in the produce we buy, and how we can grow our own crops using biodynamic practices. You will learn about... What it was like growing up on a rural Mississippi farm Agriculture programs at universities What it takes to start a fish farm, the regulations around fish farming in the United States, and what you should look for when you’re buying fish Why Bubba decided to pursue biodynamic farming and what the program he started at A&M looks like Planting seasonally The differences between the various farming practices (and buzzwords) and what you should know when you’re looking at your food labels The biodynamic farming practices being used at Miraval What you can ask the farmers at your local farmer’s market to understand more about how the food they’re selling was grown Soil and soil health Starting your own biodynamic farm Crops that are hard to mess up Resources: Learn more about Miraval’s Cypress Creek Farm Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Max Lugavere’s New York Times bestseller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life is one of my absolute favorite books about nutrition, although it’s also more than that. Genius Foods combines research on dementia prevention, cognitive optimization, and nutritional psychiatry to offer a comprehensive guide to brain optimization. Not only is it all backed by science but the key takeaways feel approachable and immediately doable for anyone. Max is one of the bright lights in the health and nutrition space right now, and he’s definitely someone you should be following if you want to maximize what you get out of your life. Max also has a new book coming out very soon, The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary, and I can’t wait to discover what’s in it! You will learn about... The deeply personal reasons that Max started writing Genius Foods (1:00) Researching the connection between our diet, our environment, and brain disease (8:00) Life-changing lessons that Max has learned while researching for The Genius Life (10:30) The non-deliberate exercise activities that are so important for our health (13:10) What you should be eating to prevent illness (18:50) Tips and tricks for working out when you’re busy (23:40) What you need to know about when you eat and when you -exercise (30:45) Tips for elevating your sleep hygiene, feeding times, and workouts (36:45) How to reduce the number of toxins and endocrine disruptors that you ingest and come into contact with (45:30) What you need to know about your dental floss (49:30) What you can do to eliminate toxins in your body (52:35) The value of being present with your food (58:30) Resources: www.maxlugavere.com Instagram: @MaxLugavere Podcast: The Genius Life Read: Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life Preorder: The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary (March 27, 2020) Caraway Cookware: www.carawayhome.com GreenChef Cookware: www.greenchef-cookware.com Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

When Simone De La Rue, the dancer-turned-fitness expert and entrepreneur extraordinaire, invited me to offer nutrition guidance as part of the Body by Simone app, it was the beginning of a wonderful partnership and friendship. It’s been an amazing journey, and I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know so much about this special, motivating woman who is so passionate about supporting women who want to get active and healthy. I couldn’t be happier to be her partner in crime in a business, as friends, or as new mothers, and I’m excited to help you all get to know her the same way I have! You will learn about... Body by Simone: The origin story (1:30) Making dance approachable + fun, just like when we were kids (5:10) Taking care of yourself + staying active throughout pregnancy (8:00) Nutrition during and after pregnancy (20:00) What has made Simone a successful entrepreneur (27:30) What Simone is excited about in the future (40:00) Resources: Get the Body By Simone app Instagram: @bodybysimone Body By Simone: Prenatal Workout Follow Simone’s pregnancy journey + see her cute kid: www.instagram.com/bodybysimone/?hl=en Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

If you’re in a workout rut, our guest today has the answer — and motivation — you need! Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist, author, and lecturer at Stanford University who specializes in understanding the mind-body connection — and her TED Talk, “How to Make Stress Your Friend,” has over 21 million views! As a pioneer in the field of "science-help," her mission is to translate insights from psychology and neuroscience into practical strategies that support personal well-being and strengthen communities. Her bestselling books are based on classes at Stanford, all backed by research. The Willpower Instinct is based on her popular psychology course The Science of Willpower and The Upside of Stress began as Living Well With Stress. Her latest book, The Joy of Movement, explores how physical exercise can be a powerful antidote to the modern epidemics of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Kelly describes the book as “at once a love letter to movement and to human nature, including our remarkable abilities to persist, cooperate, and experience transcendence,” and you’re going to learn all about it in today’s episode. I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of this inspirational read, and I can assure you that this is one book you will want in your collection. Not only is Kelly herself incredibly relatable but the science in her book and this episode is incredibly motivational! You will learn about... The gifts that movement give to us (1:30) How you can use exercise to prepare yourself for whatever it is you want to do (3:00) The power of music and its role in the psychology of exercise (6:00) The science behind group flow yoga experiences (9:00) How exercise can make us happier and more resilient (13:00) Why exercise is a powerful antidepressant (16:00) Hope molecules and how Kelly learned to love her muscles (21:30) How different forms of exercise mimic different kinds of mind-altering drugs + why you don’t need to run to get a runner’s high (24:45) What happens when you exercise outdoors (34:40) How physical activity helps you think differently about yourself and what you’re capable of doing (41:00) How writing The Joy of Movement changed how Kelly teaches (52:20) Two things you can do every day to nourish your body, nourish your brain, and increase your connection to others (57:00) Resources: kellymcgonigal.com Get your copy of The Joy of Movement Instagram: www.instagram.com/kellymariemcgonigal Facebook: www.facebook.com/kellymcgonigalauthor Twitter: www.twitter.com/kellymcgonigal Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Andrew Huberman is an American neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Department of Neurobiology at Stanford University, where he runs Huberman Lab, researching how the brain works (function), how it can change through experience (plasticity) and how to repair brain circuits damaged by injury or disease (regeneration). I’ve been following his work religiously since I first met him at mindbodygreen’s Revitalize event, where he shared his research on the profound effect that breathwork can have on the brain. Today, he shares some real, practical tips for reducing anxiety and improving sleep, including his favorite breathwork script. Not only are all of these practices grounded in science but they’re also accessible to just about everyone. You don’t need any expensive equipment or years of training — just a little time and structure. You will learn about... Real-Time Interventions to Counter Anxiety (16:45) 3 Foundational States (25:50) “Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Confront” (32:50) Neuroplasticity 101 (41:10) Sleep Support Tools (47:30) Deep Rest (1:00:25) Yoga Nidra & Breathwork tips (1:14:45) To learn more, visit: bewellbykelly.com Resources: Learn more at www.hubermanlab.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Read: “Scientists find fear, courage switches in brain” 10-Minute Yoga Nidra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0u9GST_j3s&feature=youtu.be 30-Minute Yoga Nidra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEw5BkK9K9A&feature=youtu.be Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Hello, new friends! My name is Kelly LeVeque. I’m a certified clinical nutritionist, celebrity health coach, and bestselling author. I am a surfer’s wife, a new mom, and a female entrepreneur trying to juggle it all. I created Be Well by Kelly in 2012 on a mission to help simplify the science of nutrition. I created the Fab Four to help my clients take ownership of their food choices, feel good in their bodies, and achieve their goals. Instead of eliminating, depriving, and restricting, we shift that energy and focus on adding to our plate, nourishing ourselves, and caring for ourselves instead. The Fab Four Lifestyle embodies a spirit of positivity around food and nutrition. I want to make choices, not cheats. I want to live in balance, quiet my inner perfectionist, and never feel like my goals are out of reach. I want to love the way I look AND feel. I want to be proactive about my long-term health and wellness. I want to have a positive relationship with food for the rest of my life. On this show, I will interview my favorite people — doctor, researchers, farmers, entrepreneurs, moms, my best girlfriends, and family — with the goal of giving you the good stuff: the positive takeaways, the tools and tips that will help you feel and be well, and a dose of motivation to keep you going. Connect with Kelly: KellyLeVeque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: facebook.com/bewellbykelly Twitter: @bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media