Be Well by Kelly Leveque

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 LifeNormal aging vs. abnormal agingA functional medicine approach to wellnessIntro to the 10 underlying hallmarks of aging & breaking down the 4 longevity switchesUnderstanding  the way our bodies react to  foodWhy building muscle is the key to longevityBenefits of fasting 12-14 hours to boost autophagyBreaking your fast with 30 grams of a complete protein (containing Leucine)00:16:06 — Lifestyle & Diet Changes to Support  Healthy AgingLifestyle edits vs. stacking pharmaceuticalsFoods (common and not) that activate AMPKYoung Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest LifeRecommendations for what NOT to eatIncorporating more phytochemicals into your dietIncreasing protein intake as we age  Keeping healthy fats in your diet Dr. Mark’s shift from cardio and yoga into resistance training at 5900:24:49 — Managing the Effects of Good & Bad StressPutting 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 ALearning from the Blue Zones to mitigate stressPractices for discharging bad stress Live 7 years longer through meaning and purposeImprove your epigenetic expression with cuddling00:33:44 — Supplements: How, What, When, Why?Supercharging Your Nutrient Status with Dr. Chris Kresser #23580% 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 muscle00:37:58 — Looking Into the Future of LongevityHyperbaric oxygen and ozone therapy Using plasmapheresis to heal his Arthritis Development of stem cell therapyPromoting free and affordable solutions Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest LifeFinding the fountain of youth Optimize your own health with Function HealthResources:Read: Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest LifeWebsite: https://drhyman.com/Shop: Timeline NutritionPodcast: The Doctor’s FarmacyYouTube: @drmarkhymanInstagram: @drmarkhymanConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe 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 TherapistThe very first sex talk…with the parents. Why is it so hard for us to talk about sex?Sex therapy as a careerMaking sex therapy as joyful as buying cookbooksInternal beliefs that prevent couples from talking about sex De-shaming & normalizing sex talks 00:11:30— Important Conversations For A Couple’s Sex LifeTaking the first step to initiate the conversation of sexWhy communication is the key to creating your dream sex life Simple, practical tips to maintain an emotional connectionDevelop cheat codes that speak to each other’s love languages How to stop focusing on what’s wrong with the relationship00:23:00 – Uncovering your Desires Inside & Outside of the Bedroom Finding new ways to initiate sex that feel like an invitationFun ways to spice up your long-term relationshipChange your delivery, change your energyFamily friendly initiation phrases for couples with kids The two main mismatched sex drive typesRemoving the obligation of sex for your partnerLearning to gently turn your partner & find other ways to please one another00:40:15 – Discovering Pleasure for Yourself & Your PartnerWhy there’s no such thing as being universally good in bedFun exercises that bring you pleasureOvercoming the narrow expectations around sex for menThe orgasm gap: what do women really need Using pleasure mapping to open lines of communication with positive feedbackSubtle changes to keep the spark alive in a relationshipWhy all-or-nothing leads to negative resultsFinding the joy in intimacyResources:Website: VMTherapy.comInstagram: @vanessaandxanderPodcast: Pillow TalksRead: Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life by Vanessa and Xander MarinConnect with Kelly:Kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Athletic GreensAG1 | 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 DeficienciesTop 3 reasons why a nutrient dense diet might still cause deficienciesThe rapid decline of vegetable nutrient densityHow your natural palette is a pretty good guide to nutrient densityThe power of growing food at home & buying localNutrient density of herbs are typically higher than other foods ounce-for-ounceThe cyclical effect of regenerative farming, healthier animals lead to healthier soil, and the cycle continues00:15:30 - Deep Dive Into The Most Important Nutrients For ConceptionHow 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 termHow conception requires a safe environment to prevent fertility dropsOptimizing nutrient status with super nutrient dense protocols & Adapt Naturals Kelly shares her surprising nutrient deficiency story throughout pregnancy00:23:05 - 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 withdrawalsPrioritizing high-quality animal protein sources: eggs, organ meats, fermented yogurt, etc.Best type of foods to promote healthy conceptionThe problem with poultry & the importance of regenerative red meat consumption00:32:00 - Unpopular Nutrient Beliefs Backed By ScienceLinus Pauling Institute studies on nutrient inadequacies in the U.S.Most human beings thrive on a combination of plant & animal-based foodsWhat animal-based foods are highest in essential vitamins The importance of fiber in plant-based foodsEnvironmental & lifestyle factors that impact our nutrient needsAdapting our nutrient needs based on the current science00:45:39 - Supercharge Your Nutrient Status with Adapt NaturalsReformulating Adapt Naturals Better supplementation, fewer supplementsCore Plus Bundle that has every major nutrient you needDeveloping a strong appreciation for the healing power of mushroomsIndividualized approach to supplementationIntroducing his new highly bioavailable Vitamin D supplementTake the Nutrient Status QuizResources:Website: Chris Kresser.comPodcast: Revolution Health RadioShop: Adapt NaturalsRead: The Paleo Cure by Chris KresserRead: Unconventional Medicine by Chris KresserInstagram: @chriskresserConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe 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 NYUInspired to study the science of hydration while training for the Boston MarathonWorking with a marginalized and disenfranchised populationServing 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 RootsEating from Our Roots (Goop Press)Early inspirations and ideas for the bookCulture, history, race, and ethnicity through the lens of foodExpanding your family’s palette with worldly foods and flavorsWorking with Chef Silvia BarbanRoadblocks of recipe testing during the pandemicIntentional use of additives and natural sweeteners00:32:52 — Recipe Modifications for Health Conditions & AccessibilityLevels CGMMoving away from an all-or-nothing approachCreating sustainable shifts to fit individual needsHaving the ability to personalize Eating From our Roots recipesAt-home tips for elevating limited-access eatingRemoving shame from the conversation00:41:05 —Healthy Eating At Home with MayaBe sure to check out the seafood in Eating From Our RootsBreakfast yogurt hacks Prioritizing family & home cooked mealsEating the (seasonal) rainbowOne golden rule at Maya’s house – season everything!00:54:36 — Simplifying Health with The Daily 5 Daily 5: water, fruit, veg, protein, and sleepRestoring the mind in nature Kelly shares her sleep-deprived journey to 6-phase meditationMaya’s moving meditation + love for the outdoorsRunning the parks of NYCResources:Read: Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World: A Cookbook (Goop Press)Website: mayafellernutrition.comInstagram: @mayafellerrdConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe 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 MedicineDealing with the physical and psychological impact of skin issues as a childChanging her college path to focus on natural medicine Becoming the Spa Doctor in UtahSide effects of antihistamine medications Her first experience with a (female) naturopathic doctorImportance of getting to the root cause00:14:46 — How Seasons & Sun Impact Skin HealthHow our skin care needs change with the seasonsThe role the sun plays in our mood, hormones, skin, and sleepSunscreen vs. healthy sun exposureCovering hands, face, and neck – even when drivingHarmful chemical sunscreen ingredients & her zinc-based recommendations00:27:49 —  Redefining ‘Clean’ and ‘Natural’ Skincare Plant oils vs. petroleum-based mineral oils Supporting the skin’s natural acidity, barrier oils, and microorganismsWhat to look for (and avoid) in your skincare productsExpiration dates for skin care products & identifying rancid oilsStandard two-year shelf life on Spa Doctor skin care productsEssential oils, oxidation, and photosensitization Credo Beauty and The Detox MarketImportance of testing the pH value in skin care product 00:40:30 — Supporting a Healthy Skin MicrobiomeImportance of testing the pH value in skin care product The two biggest skin care mistakes Most cleansers are stripping your skinSwitching from high-Ph cleansers to oil-basedSimplifying your skincare routineExfoliation 101: Finding balance with natural cell turnover00:49:57 — Clearing Up Acne From the Inside OutHormonal changes and gut microbiome as key influences Acne is an inflammatory skin conditionWhat to avoid & what to add to your diet to treat acne from withinAdult 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 CatesRead: Clean Skin from Within by Dr. Trevor CatesPodcast: The Spa Dr.Schedule an Appointment: drtrevorcates.comThe Spa Doctor: thespadr.comInstagram: @thespadrYouTube: The Spa Dr.Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe 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 MedicineGraduating top-of-class from UCSD’s MD programBeing inspired by Doogie Howser and ERSeeing a rise in sick young people Leaning into the preventative side of healthCDC’s latest troubling guidelines on child obesity 00:10:46 — Powerful Food & Diet Practices To Prevent DiseaseBenefit of adding vs. subtracting things from our dietMaking healthy food choices around the worldCorn, wheat, soy, and rice = 60% of plant-based food3 things to avoid in your diet (sugar, seed oils, and processed grains)Make it easy – try one new food a weekTips for intuitive eating for the family Kelly gives a look into her kids-in-the-kitchen dynamic at home00:26:02 — Benefits of Mindful Movement & SleepWalking after meals and blood sugar monitoring Staying active without a gymSitting is the new smokingUnderstanding sleep and the human brain (glymphatic system)How natural sunlight resets our circadian rhythm Avoiding screen time before bedBest practices for a good’s night sleep00:43:41 — Balancing Your Gut Health & Managing Stress60% of our immune system lives in the gutSupporting 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 copeSimplify your miracle morning routineResources:Read: PREVENTABLE: 5 Powerful Practices To Avoid Disease And Build Unshakeable HealthWebsite: thomashemingway.comInstagram: @drthomashemingwayPodcast: Unshakeable Health with Thomas Hemingway, M.D.Courses: Health Optimization Courses Kids Knives: Kid’s Safe Plastic KnivesKitchen Tower: KidzWerks Child Standing TowerConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe 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 DiagnosisInto the experience – Dr. Wahls details her diagnosisPrioritizing mitochondria health with supplements  Developing a custom Paleo-inspired dietGoing from a tilt recline wheelchair to completing an 18.5m bike ride Realizing that recovery was possible00:11:34 — Exploring Different Treatments for MS Background on MS discovery in the 1800sMS in the brain – rapid decline usually seen between 45 and 50Supporting your body through MS with nutrient-dense foodsInspired by Loren Cordain’s workBreaking 20 years as a vegetarian 00:16:52 — Healing Through Nutrition Which nutrients Dr. Wahls chased in her custom dietBenefits of a meditation practice Switching to organic ingredients Why she relied so heavily on leafy greens and liverHow 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 MessageRunning the research to make her protocol official in 2010Being threatened with loss of her medical license Working up to 26 scientific peer reviewed MS-related publicationsEfficacy of Diet on Fatigue and Quality of Life in Multiple SclerosisLifestyle changes vs. medication Treatment recommendations based on # of brain lesions Remyelination online coursesJoin Dr. Wahl’s research study on quality of life Resources:Website: terrywahls.comCourses: Remyelination WorkshopsResearch: Dr. Wahl’s MS research studyInstagram: @drterrywahlsRead: The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles & Functional MedicineYouTube: Terry Wahls M.D.Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe 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 GrieveReliving happy memories at Pasturebird’s farmRemaking the land from 50 years of soil depletion  A surprising shift from the marines to farmingContracting 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 chickenThe 50 tiny baby chicks that started it allCreating 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 IraqAmerica’s lack of nutrient-dense foods and recommendations Indigenous wisdom around regenerative farmingInspired by the work of Joel SalatinSoil quality over the generationsRoaming vs. stationary livestockKiss The Ground (film)Harms of monocropping and factory farming00:24:34 — Scaling A Regenerative FarmMission 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 chickens00:35:10 – How Healthy Soil Grows Healthy FoodAllowing chickens to forage on pesticide-free landBugs, not drugs – raising clean poultryThe ‘flaws’ in a conventional chicken operationFind Real Chicken Near YouCarbon sequestration in plants, water infiltration, & biodiversity from regenerative farmingSupporting an evolving ecosystem with the reintegration of crops and animalsReimagining and reinventing the future of our food system00:57:54 — Paul’s Health & Home HacksPaleo-forward family diet Education pods and garage learning for their kidsLiving amongst a large family support systemEnrichment from traveling the worldPaving his own path and doing hard things Resources:Shop: Pasturebird is at Sprouts!Website: pasturebird.comInstagram: @farmerpaulgPasturebird: @pasturebirdPrimal Pastures: primalpastures.comReal Chicken Near You: getrealchicken.comConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe 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 MaloofLeaving traditional medicine to focus on health vs. sicknessLeaning into technology and data Human connection, the mitochondria, and optimal healthDr. Molly’s favorite lab tests after 10 years of practice Upgraded Formulas hair and mineral testingEvexia Diagnostics lab work analysisThe Concussion Repair Manual by Dr. Dan Engle Genova DiagnosticsBiotimizers best-in-class enzymes 00:16:45 — Nutrition’s Role in Full-Body Health Using a CGM to understand your blood sugar responseDr. Molly’s low-carb, paleodietBlood sugar dysregulation and stressFuture of wearable data analysis Aura Ring + Natural Cycles00:24:40 — Understanding Heart Rate VariabilityHanu app to elevate your mental game Othership for breathworkTips for addressing HRV using a CGMBenefits of fasting, weightlifting, and cardio training What is a healthy resting heart rate?Why bed rest is the worst thing for you00:33:19 – How to Boost your Metabolic Flexibility Addressing key differences in biohacking for men vs. womenThe downfalls of overexercising and undereatingDifferent strategies for fastingThe importance of protein intake around exerciseReframing the stigma around food00:44:50 — Healing Underlying Stress Meditation and the power of the mindIdentifying and working through trauma Dr. Maloof recommends somatic experiencing over talk therapyShambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chogyam TrungpaSharing a moment of hope for the world00:56:50 – Reconnecting with her Spirituality Dr. Maloof experience with religionOpening up about sexual assaultLearning from Burning Man and the Esalen Institute Achieving a state of Kundalini awakening  Real Magic by Dean Radin PhDThe Law of Attraction by Esther HicksThe Secret by Rhonda ByrneDavid R. Hawkins on AmazonThe art of achieving true health and happinessResources:Read: The Spark Factor: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than EverCourse: Your Healthspan JourneyInstagram: @drmolly.coWebsite: drmolly.coLinkedin: Molly Maloof MDConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Athletic GreensAG1 | 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'BrienTaking a trip around the world as a young newlywed Falling in love with Bali and IndiaFrom traveling to launching a growing businessBuilding resilience to rejection as a young modelBootstrapping from LA Farmer’s MarketsEvolving 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 clothingStrategy behind having limited availability of organic materialsUsing cut-to-order fabrics to limit waste and create demandAncient process of block printing (NY Times)How the brand embodies “perfectly imperfect”Celebrating 1,000 employees in India Angela’s gratitude for her global team00:39:10 — The Entrepreneur's Journey Diagnosed with Epstein–Barr at 16Challenge, loss – and keeping up hopeDiagnosed with fibromyalgia at 30Leaning on her support system 00:45:50 — How to Prioritize a Work-Life Balance Cold plunges, sauna, and making movement fun Kundalini and breathworkSleep is medicine Saying ‘no’ and keeping boundaries Juggling it all as a momSlowing down and checking in with yourself 01:01:18 — The Future of CleobellaNurturing the femininity and global inspiration of CleobellaSwimwear launching in 2023Growing in the resort spaceSpending more time doing less The power of connecting with female entrepreneurs Resources:Shop: cleobella.comCleobella: @cleobellaInstagram: @angieobConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe 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 GreensAG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.