Be Well by Kelly Leveque

Today's guests are Dr. Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett, co-founders of The Ready State and San Francisco CrossFit and all around dynamic duo. Kelly Starrett is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling book, Becoming a Supple Leopard, Ready to Run, and The Wall Street Journal bestseller, Deskbound. In his career as a physical therapist, Kelly has worked with athletes and coaches from the NFL, MBA, NHL, MBL, and the US Olympic team. I've been following his work since 2014 and would consider Kelly to be the first functional physical therapist in practice where he merged activity, physical therapy, and holistic living together to not only improve and heal his patients, but to watch them thrive.Juliet Starrett is an entrepreneur, attorney, author, and podcaster. She's also the CEO of The Ready State, the go-to mobility program for over 100k recreational and professional athletes, coaches, and personal trainers. She is the co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Deskbound, and was a professional whitewater paddler winning three world championships and five national titles. It's a pleasure to bring them both on the show today to talk about their newest book, Built to Move: the 10 Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully. The book offers an easy-to-use formula for basic mobility maintenance: 10 tests + 10 physical practices = 10 ways to make your body work better. It's been so fun to follow along their journey for so many years, and to finally talk to them about all the work that they have done together and the amazing power team that they are. I'm so excited to introduce them to you all and for their new book, which I know will be a helpful guide for anyone looking to overall feel physically and build sustainable habits for long term wellness. Enjoy my conversation with Kelly and Juliet!We also cover…00:05:00 — Revolutionizing Fitness & Physical Therapy • How Juliette saved Kelly’s life the first time they met • What they attribute to the success and longevity of their relationship• How they started their careers and opened up the 21st CrossFit gym in the world• Why they decided to combine their physical therapy practice & their CrossFit gym• What’s not working in the traditional medical model to address injuries• How function physio can be the bridge many people need to heal00:34:00 — Functional Fitness for Everyone: Cutting through Industry Noise• Common problems Dr. Kelly addresses in his practice• Translating the overwhelming amount of wellness information for the general population• The unfortunate truth about the health and fitness industry• Shifting focus to supporting the everyday routines of normal people• Anthony Vennare from Fitt Insider on the rise of obesity00:43:00 — Setting the Standard for Longevity and Durability• Minimum standards & physical benchmarks for people suggested in the book• How our behaviors stack and influence one another• Benefits of & their recommended minimum standard for daily walking• How you create a durable body• The Old Man balance test• Setting up systems to support your goals• The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf• 10 vital signs noted in the bookResources:• Instagram: @thereadystate and @suppleleopard • Juliet’s Instagram: @julietstarrett •  Website: thereadystate.com• Read: Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully by Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett• Read: Becoming a Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett• Read: Ready to Run by Kelly Starrett• Read: Deskbound by Kelly Starrett and Juliet StarrettConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: 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% off your order.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

My friend Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and more. He is the host of the Art of Being Well podcast and the author of Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum, and the New York Times bestseller, Intuitive Fasting.His new book, Gut Feelings, demystifies the gut-brain connection and provides a framework to repair the relationship between what you eat and how you feel. In this episode, Dr. Cole and I go through all of the strategies he shares in his book to get rid of shame around food, feel your best, and heal your relationship with food and your body at the same time.Our mental and physical health are so intertwined, and I’m grateful that Dr. Cole has taken the time to make current science accessible in his new book, and provide healing tools and resources we need to improve our overall wellness from the inside out. Grab Gut Feelings and tune into this episode to learn more!We also cover…00:04:58 —Being Mindful of What You’re Feeding Your Head & Your Heart• Setting the stage for how intertwined our mental and physical health are• Shameflammation: How shame related to eating can really have an effect on how you feel• Food confusion in this overwhelming vortex of health and wellness information• Finding middle ground between the toxic diet culture and anti-diet culture• Advice for someone who is orthorexic or has disordered eating around healthy foods • Being in a state of presence with our food choices00:21:40 —How Unresolved Trauma Influences our Physical Health• How unresolved traumas can manifest in our body• How the ACE score can help provide insight into your mental and physical health• Metaphysical meals and protocols Dr. Will has developed to fight inflammation• Regulating your nervous system and the vagus nerve00:28:23 —The Gut-Brain Connection & Alcohol’s Impact on Brain Function• What the gut-brain connection is • Brain inflammation and its connection to mental illness• Alcohol and the gut brain connection• Uncovering recent medical studies around alcohol and brain function • Alternatives to alcohol if you’re interested in shifting the paradigm00:40:26 —Sustainable Ways to Decrease Stress • How chronic stress is the ultimate junk food• How hustle culture normalizes the acceptance of chronic stress• How to overcome inner resistance and make a choice to change• Strengthening your ability to say no• What you can expect from Gut Feelings: recipes, the 21 day plan & somatic practicesResources:• Website: drwillcole.com• Instagram: @drwillcole• Read: Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel by Dr. Will Cole • YouTube: Dr. Will Cole• Podcast: The Art of Being Well with Dr. Will Cole• Tik Tok: @drwillcoleConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.BonCharge | Go to boncharge.com/kelly to save 20% off your order.

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a pioneer in women's medicine, an award-winning board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, and certified sex counselor. She's the author of Beyond the Pill and Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth, and a fierce patient advocate who is completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances.Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones. In this episode we talk about three important topics in her newest book, Is This Normal?: your sexual self, your cyclical self, and her 28-day plan to bring your hormones back into balance. This new book comes with a free cookbook when you pre-order or order online, and it helps you understand your body and identify hormone imbalances that you may be able to treat naturally. I’m so grateful for Dr. Brighten for being a beacon of truth, sharing all of her knowledge, and giving women a place to talk about the things that nobody talks about. Grab a copy of her new book, Is This Normal?, today, and enjoy this conversation with Dr. Brighten.We also cover…00:07:10 — Understanding Your Sexual SelfWhat’s normal when it comes to sex and libidoFocusing on what’s normal for you versus comparing your libido to othersHow hormones influence your sexual desireWhen in your ovulatory cycle you will likely feel most and least arousedExcitation and inhibition Things that put the “breaks” on intimacy; especially stressAcknowledging the mental burden women carryTrauma, deep hurts, and common issues for heteronormative relationships that affect libidoWhat’s normal: masturbation and orgasmsRead: She Comes First by Ian Kerner00:48:13 — Identify Hormone Imbalances & Heal NaturallyHow common hormone imbalances manifest in our livesAdvice for women in the perimenopause phase experiencing estrogen dominanceAlcohol’s impact on ovarian function and hormonesVitamin, diet and lifestyle recommendations for natural hormone balancingWhat you can expect to accomplish with her 28-day programResources:Website: drbrighten.comRead: Is This Normal? by Dr. Jolene BrightenInstagram: @drjolenebrightenYouTube: Dr. Jolene Brighten TikTok: Dr. Jolene BrightenBWBK Episode: 53. Understanding & Honoring Your Hormone Health with Dr. Jolene Brighten #WellnessWednesdaysConnect 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.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.

I’m excited to welcome Katherine Morgan Schafler to the show! She's a psychotherapist, writer, speaker, and the former onsite therapist at Google. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology at UC Berkeley before obtaining two masters from Columbia University. Additionally, she completed her postgraduate training and certification at the Association of Spirituality and Psychotherapy in NYC. Today I'm bringing Katherine on to talk about her recently published book, The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control, which is designed to help you understand the different types of perfectionism, how your perfectionism can work for you, (not against you), and how to embrace it. We talk about the sociocultural issues ambitious women face, the importance of living in alignment with what you truly value, and how you can harness perfectionism in a healthy way to be your most authentic self. Having these conversations inspires me to take a beat and think about how I am being thoughtful with my days, my energy, and my time, and I’m so grateful to Katherine for sharing her professional advice with us. If you’re a fellow self-proclaimed perfectionist, make sure to take the perfectionist profile quiz on her website to understand your type, and pick up a copy of her new book, The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control, to learn more.We also cover…00:01:32 — Perfectionism Isn’t a Bad ThingKatherine’s career journeyRead: The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and PowerThe sociocultural issues with languaging used to describe womenMaladaptive vs adaptive perfectionismCommercial wellness labeling perfectionism as “bad” when it isn’tWhy high functioning people suffer from stress and depression How to begin working through what doesn’t feel right in your life00:19:44 — Living in Alignment with Your ValuesPleasure’s role in finding what makes you happyThe difference between immediate gratification and pleasureThe connection between perfectionism and happinessTwo questions Katherine encourages ambitious, high-achieving women to ask themselvesBreaking the illusion of control00:32:06 — How to Unleash Your Perfectionism in a Healthy WayThe different types of perfectionism and each one’s advantages and liabilities Take the perfectionist profile quiz: perfectionistsguide.com/quizWhat types of perfectionists Kelly and Katherine areDr. Kristin Neff's framework: 3 skills for responding to yourself compassionatelyReframing the idea of productivityManage Your Energy, Not Your Time by Tony Schwartz and Catherine McCarthyResources:Website: perfectionistsguide.comRead: The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power by Katherine Morgan SchaflerTake the quiz: perfectionistsguide.com/quizInstagram: @katherinemorganschaflerLinkedIn: Katherine Morgan SchaflerConnect 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.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.

On today's podcast, we chat with two amazing women about a nonprofit that has quickly grown near and dear to my heart, Eat REAL. I’m joined by Nora LaTorre, the CEO of Eat REAL. Nora is currently working with over 500 schools to solve the root cause of the health crisis facing our children, and has a rapidly scaling climate change solution to boot.Joining her is Erin Primer, Director of Food and Nutrition Services at SanLuis Coastal Unified School District, located in Central California. Erin brings over fifteen years of experience in the food industry, ranging from high quality catering to hospitals and universities. With two young children of her own, she is passionate about upgrading the food that is served in cafeterias across the country. Together, they have removed fifteen pounds of consumed sugar per kid in Erin's school district while reallocating funds to local vendors supplying one hundred percent grass-fed beef burgers (served up every week), local olive oil, kiwis, and more.Eat REAL has a goal to shift $1B of school food purchasing power by 2025 to greener, more sustainable, healthier meals so every child can flourish. If you're interested in making change at the district level or in supporting policy change here in California or throughout the United States, head to eatreal.org and see how you can get involved.We also cover…00:04:19 — Transforming Food Programs in SchoolsHow Eat REAL increases awareness and access to real food in school cafeteriasThe power behind supporting local businesses & advocating for changeWho can participate in being an agent of changeSharing the story behind Eat REAL — small steps to achieve big changeSwapping packaged, processed foods, and centralized distribution to local farmersHow to create a local, diversified food portfolio, and move dollars to your local marketIntegrating food products that are abundant and accessible in your area00:20:49 — Setting Better Food Standards for KidsBoundaries on  sugar intake for kidsDebunking Food Industry Myths with Dr. Robert Lustig #157Eat REAL’s food values and certification standards for schoolsHow parents can advocate for alignment on rules and regulations of school lunchesSpecialty food companies that are conscious about limiting sugar in their productsPrimal Kitchen and Serenity KidsViewing schools as the largest leverage point in our food system to impact kids’ healthEat REAL’s assessment process – valuing nutrition & sustainability00:36:24 — More Plants Please: Getting Kids to Eat More Fruits & VeggiesRaising the bar on national school lunch standards What a typical lunch tray looks like: protein, vegetables, fruit, and grain servingsMaking fruits and veggies appealing to kidsDiving deeper in plant-forward meals, cultural experiences, and flavorsEncouraging a child’s curiosity around new foodRead: Bilal Cooks DaalThai Basil Lentil Burger Recipe, Force of Nature box & Pasture Bird box00:47:21 — Making Higher Food Standard Policy Changes on a National & State LevelChanges that are happening on a national scale in school food and why How to advocate for higher standards in your local communitiesSign up for the Eat REAL NewsletterSchool Meals for All Coalition in CaliforniaAdvocating for universal free meals nationally to create more food securitySense of urgency: 1 in 5 kids are pre-diabeticCheck out Be Well by Kelly Courses to donate to Eat REAL!Resources:Website: eatreal.orgInstagram: @eatrealcertified Nora LaTorre: @noralatorreofficialLinkedIn: Eat Real CertifiedDonate: eatreal.org/donateSan Luis Coastal Food Services: @slcusdfoodFSN Magazine: GUSTO school food magazine inaugural issueSLO Oriental Market: @slorientalmarket Check out Be Well by Kelly CoursesConnect 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.

Dr. Kelly Blodgett is redefining the modern dental experience. Over the past 20 years, he’s created a practice recognized as an international hotspot for integrative biological dentistry and dental tourism. He attracts people who seek a holistic and biological approach to their oral health and whole body health.Through his weekly Toxic Tuesday and Wellness Wednesday social media posts, Dr. Kelly shares important truths not commonly discussed in traditional dental settings. His content illustrates his patients’ incredible journeys back to health while providing best practices for predictable oral and systemic health – fascinating subjects that serve as table stakes for today’s ultra-informative conversation as well.We talk about the biological way of approaching root canals and fillings, oral hygiene, regaining health, demystifying health issues caused by teeth, and the theorized connection between root canals and cancer. Given my own recent struggles with oral health, I’ve been so excited to have Dr. Kelly on the show. I’m thrilled to share his deep understanding and proven best practices for biohacking oral health with the community today.We also cover…00:02:24 — Dr. Kelly’s View on Holistic Dentistry Identifying the start of digestion – our mouth!Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ by Giulia EndersToxicity of most modern dentistry practices and the detached view of oral healthKelly’s personal experience with longterm root canal complications Oral anatomy 101 – where we’re most susceptible to harmful microbes Risks associated with root canals Self-advocacy and trusting experience/intuitionPrioritizing the identification of the root cause before treatment 00:18:20 – A New Approach to Cavities, Fillings & Root Canals Lifestyle and diet choices lead to decline in oral health The impact chronic acidity & excessive snacking has on your enamel Toddlers, snacking, and an increase in cavities Testing root canal teeth for microbes (and finding a lot of them)Dr. Kelly’s Toxic Tuesday social media seriesBioenergetics of a dead toothDr. Simon Yu’s work with acupuncture meridian assessmentsRoot canals impact on your immune function & the lymphatic system 00:32:20 – Exploring & Unpacking the Risks of Root CanalsDr. Kelly’s preference for ceramic implants Leveraging the immune system to heal Expected healing time for extraction & implant processCeramic vs. titanium implants Exploring the theorized link between root canals & breast cancer Understanding the risks of microbial infectionsA biological approach to oral care00:45:15 — Dr. Kelly’s Expert Recommendations Fluoride, Yes or No?Level Up Your Training with Dr. Stacy Sims #201Wisdom tooth removal, Yes or No?Snacking, Yes or No?Favorite foods for oral health & supplementation practices The Dental Diet by Dr. Steven Lin  Unpacking Oral Health, Disease & Longevity with Dr. Steven Lin #197Dr. Kelly’s mission to reinvent how we see and talk about oral health Supporting patients throughout their biological dental revision & recuperation Utilizing holistic dentistry practices to achieve whole body healthResources:Website: blodgettdentalcare.comInstagram: @blodgettdentalcareYouTube: Blodgett Dental CareFacebook: Dr. BlodgettConnect 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.

Today's guest is Eve Rodsky. She wrote the book Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live), which gamifies the life management system to help partners and families reimagine their relationships. She's elevated the cultural conversation about the value of unpaid labor and care, and provides a system that trades in assumptions for values based decision-making. Asking the simple, yet profound question, “what would happen if we treated our homes as our most important organization?” Eve’s New York Times bestselling book was one of Reese's book club picks, followed by an award-winning documentary and book sequel “Find Your Unicorn Space: How to Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too Busy World.”We also cover…00:02:08 — Bringing Awareness to the ‘Invisible Work’ ConversationHousehold inequalities that prevent us from exploring our creative spaceGoing from a lawyer to a gender division of labor expertHer dreams of smashing glass ceilings to feeling emotionally and physically abandoned at work and at homeThe start of her Fair Play journey after becoming a mother of twoLearning that 93% of household work is done by mothersWhy invisible work remains unseen for late stage capitalist patriarchy to continuePushing for equality in the school system 00:11:40 – Quantifying the “Sh*t I do” Spreadsheets for Maternal tasksDispelling the conditioned belief placed on mothers to manage the householdCreate an ownership mindset with Fair Play cardsHow the ‘lead dad’ movement started creating more connection in their livesTurning the mom and dad job description into an even playing field Kelly’s take on her non-traditional household & addressing mom guiltSharing the Magic Suit (invisible workload)Checking in with your partner to divide up the workloadHow taking ownership and accountability for mistakes creates new relationship dynamics00:24:35 — Setting Boundaries, Systems, and Communication in the Home Learning to treat your home as the most important organizationApplying her project management skills to her own homeSetting boundaries around your ‘availability’ as a mother“Why did I have to earn my own personal time?”The generational disconnect: from selfless to selfishWomen’s time being infinite like sand, and men’s time being finite like diamondsChanging the narrative that has led us to become compliant in our own oppression00:38:08 — Protecting Your Unicorn Space3 exercises to create curiosity, connection, and completionDefining your guilt & shame Setting up your Unicorn Space by outlining your valuesCreating the system behind setting boundariesWhy stripping your values strips you of yourselfHonoring your partner’s creative spaceTrade in assumptions for value-based decision making with Fair Play & Unicorn SpaceResources:Website: EveRodsky.com Instagram: @everodskyInstagram: @fairplaylifeInstagram: @unicornspacelifeRead: Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy WorldRead: Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live)Watch: Fair Play Life DocumentaryConnect 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.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.

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.