Be Well by Kelly Leveque

Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew is the Head of Clinical Product at Levels, a groundbreaking health and wellness brand using technology to try and reverse the metabolic health crisis. Wearing the device, users unlock a wealth of knowledge about how their body works, helping people understand how their food directly impacts their health and quality of life.We talk about how she went from being on the waitlist for Levels, to being recruited to work there. At the time, reckoning with a surprising (but not surprising) prediabetes diagnosis – she was looking for answers. She found them in the data.We spend most of this one deep in the science, getting granular on how Levels works, ways people can use its scores to improve their blood sugar, and their lives as a result, and how her research could change the way people view nutrition forever.It is that simple, and it is that complex. Blood glucose is one our favorite topics to dissect – and we manage to break new ground each time another expert shares their perspective. This conversation is no different, packed with knowledge and an advanced understanding of what makes us tick.For a limited time, Levels is offering listeners 2 additional free months on your annual Levels Membership when you sign up through levels.link/KELLY.We also cover…00:01:30 — Lauren & Levels: Using Tech to Promote HealthLevels brief explanation and mission statementThe impact of Lauren’s pre-diabetic outlookGetting recruited to Levels Reacting to her prediabetes diagnosisGoing on her own research journey onlineCommenting on the work of Robert LustigBenefits to studying a healthy populationResearch highlights at Levels  00:13:20 — Personalizing Nutrition With DataPersonalizing recommendations using data Understanding your body’s inputs Surprising effect that oatmeal has on blood sugarCommon symptoms of metabolic issues  Kelly connects her childhood ADD diagnosis to blood sugar dysregulation Finding balance and creating boundaries around sugar as a parentScoring meals and metabolism in Levels Healthy ranges of blood sugarThe freeing effect of CGM tracking (knowledge is power!)Reconnecting with your body and finding food freedomSnacking when it comes to metabolic health00:33:40 — Managing Your Blood SugarPossible disease and dysfunctionInsulin irregularities and PCOSLink between insulin resistance and hormonal imbalancePregnancy and metabolic healthModern medicine’s disconnection from the root causeCGM: one of the best things you can do for yourselfMenstrual cycles and metabolic healthCalling out blood sugar offenders and ways to minimize the spikeMake a choice, not a cheatTips to support your metabolic healthUS listeners - For a limited time, Levels is offering my listeners 2 additional free months on your annual Levels Membership when you sign up through levels.link/KELLY.UK listeners - Head to Levels.link/KELLYUK to join the Levels waitlist and be the first to get access to the UK beta product, once it's available!Resources:Website: laurenkelleychew.comInstagram: @drkelleychewLinkedIn: Lauren Kelley-Chew, MDBlog: levelshealth.com/blogLevels Podcast: Nutrition & Kids: A parent's perspective (Kelly LeVeque & Ben Grynol)Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Vuori Performance ApparelGet 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly.HiyaGet 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/Kelly and give your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy, happy adults.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

My guest today is Mary Lawless Lee. She is a mother, writer, entrepreneur, and digital media personality dedicated to living creatively, chasing curiosity, and exploring the world through the lens of fashion, family, travel, and design. Happily Grey, her now-iconic fashion and lifestyle blog, serves as a loving space for readers to connect with Mary's life experiences, and their own, journeying together through life's highs, lows, and in betweens.But she’s not just an influencer OG. Adding a retail space and – now, a book – to her resume, she’s a perfect example of someone who seems to juggle everything at once with ease. Her new book, and this conversation, tell a different story. Her radical honesty and grounded mindset root her in reality, and helped her escape struggles with an eating disorder, perfectionism, people pleasing, and a toxic marriage. Thank you, Mary, for spending some time with our community today. We also cover…00:01:40 — Turning a Passion Into a LifestyleGrowing up in east Texas and going to nursing schoolWorking for 7 transformative years in the cardiovascular ICUJournaling as a meditation practicePaying $50 for her first blogging websiteEarly days of HappilyGrey.comBuilding a community and lifestyle brandExpanding into skincare – nemah.comSide hustle status for 3.5 yearsDay-to-day of life as a bloggerBuilding a team from scratch and forging her own pathThe importance of brand culture and collaborationMaking a good (and bad) brand deal00:18:14 — Nēmah Skincare & Happily GreyMarrying her clinical background with digital marketing and motherhood Developing products that are authentic to youInvesting in safe, clean formulas Happily Grey by Mary Lawless LeeLife is not all black and whiteFinding freedom in the in-between00:24:49 — Mary’s Personal Growth & EvolutionStruggling with perfectionism and people pleasingUnpacking Mary’s experience with an eating disorder Recovery is a never-ending journeyAccountability, honesty, and giving up control Having gratitude for your physical selfWorking amid the perceptions and expectations of social media Gathering tools and building a support systemVulnerability seeds connection Happily Grey by Mary Lawless Lee Career and life advice for following your passionsResources:Read: shophappilygrey.comBook Tour: shophappilygrey.com/pages/mybookNēmah Skincare: nemah.comInstagram: @marylawlessleeWebsite: happilygrey.comConnect 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 so excited about today's guests, Tero Isokauppila and Danielle Ryan Broida of Four Sigmatic, a functional foods company that wants to make the world's most studied, nutrient-dense foods – mushrooms – more delicious and easier to consume by bringing healthy upgrades to market.Tero is the company’s founder and CEO, touting a long history of herbal understanding from his childhood in Finland and early exposure to the field of natural wellness. Danielle is a key player in the worldwide mushroom movement, having joined forces with Tero about five years ago. As a registered herbalist, nutritionist, instructor of psychology and the head of education at Four Sigmatic, she’s teaching the world about the importance of a life on functional mushrooms. In this episode, they debunk misinformation behind the trendy food product and its widening commercialization, and go deep on the rich history of adaptogens around the world.Their new book, the ultimate textbook for all things adaptogens, titled: Healing Adaptogens, is out now. Join us for an ultra-informative conversation as these two experts shed new light on these mysterious little organisms and the huge positive impact they can, and do, have on the world. We also cover…00:02:09 — Honoring Nature As MedicineTero’s Nordic wellness wisdomAdaptogens for sports performanceDiscovering the Japanese matsutake, ‘pine mushroom’ also grows in FinlandDanielle’s journey around the world to herbal medicineFunctional mushroom-based treatmentReferring her patients (then, herself) to Four SigmaticAccessing our Ancient Allies 00:25:51 — Adaptogens 101The History of Adaptogens- Latin meaning: to fit or adjust20 to 30 species fall under this categorySynergistic Beings- Non-toxic, normalizing, and non-specificGenerations of documented useHealing Adaptogens by Tero and DanielleBenefits of biodiversity in our dietMeeting the 5 functional mushrooms adaptogensDeep dive on how Lion’s Mane helps focus and cognition Brain, nervous system, and gut health as the next frontierTraveling the blood-brain barrier Enhancing performance with cordyceps mushroomSupporting the symphony of the bodyFungi is everywhere (good and bad)00:50:12 — Research, Safety & SourcingAdaptogens come from all over the worldResearch from some regions is more developed Revealing studies from the supplement industry Are mushroom supplements right for you?Good fungi fighting bad fungi Sourcing quality wild mushroomsWhat fungi have in common with sea crustaceans  The critical importance of extraction to create clean supplementsSpotlighting other adaptogensBeginner’s adaptogens: holy basil and cacao Healing Adaptogens by Tero and DanielleAlways check in with your healthcare practitioner before taking any new supplements, including Adaptogens.Resources:Read: healingadaptogens.comWebsite: us.foursigmatic.comTero Isokauppila: teroisokauppila.comTero on Instagram: @iamteroFour Sigmatic on Instagram: @foursigmaticDanielle Ryan Broida: danielleryanwellness.comDanielle on Instagram: @danielleryanbroidaConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Vuori Performance ApparelGet 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

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

You know Dave Asprey. He’s the father of biohacking, a bestselling author and serial entrepreneur – and he is proud to be leading the charge against Kale. Dave unmasks the popular health food as expensive, bitter, and toxic – but it’s far from the only thing to catch heat from this world class truth teller today.We hear all about his new clean coffee brand, Danger Coffee, which is produced with strict anti-mold protocols and enriched with important minerals that are both not seen in most processed, popular American foods and which are actively removed from our systems by harmful ingredients and chemicals. Dave rails against the systematic decline in testosterone across young men, a concerning trend that has ripples throughout every level of society. We hash out the science of soil, why mineral depletion plays such a big part in widespread sickness and disease. And we also learn of his latest high-tech biohacking projects, where he’s deploying AI to train our brains, and bodies, with less time and effort required by traditional methods. Mitochondria and mold are two more hot topics as Dave weaves science and levity into his vast life experience for a direct and to-the-point delivery of the facts.He’s right, we don’t need to be scared. We need to be informed. You will learn about...Getting started in biohacking The 300lb man in the photoThe only good ways to eat kale and spinachDeep dive on the science of soil and the need for trace mineralsDanger Coffee’s role in solving mineral depletionThe testosterone decline among menDave’s low testosterone journey Oxalic acid and phthalic acidRice cakes suckPrioritizing our mitochondria Making clean power in your body Dave on restriction dietsBulletproof diet in a nutshellmoldymovie.comPrevalence of mold toxins in coffeeAflatoxin and other food mold risksEuropean wine and activated charcoal Testosterone is the hormone of desireThe science of good sleepsleepwithdave.comtruedark.comThe future of stem cell banking 40 Years of ZenA day in the life of Dave AspreyResources:Website: daveasprey.comInstagram: @dave.aspreyPodcast: The Human Upgrade with Dave AspreyRead: Smarter Not HarderRead: Dave’s booksDanger Coffee: dangercoffee.comFacebook: Danger Coffee OfficialInstagram: @dangercoffeeofficialInstagram: @upgradelabs  Connect 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.

Dr. Tina Bryson is the author of The Bottom Line For Baby and the co-author, with Dan Siegel, of The Yes Brain, The Power of Showing Up, as well as two New York Times bestsellers, the Whole Brain Child and No Drama Discipline. Her body of work has had an immense impact on my parenting journey, which is only part of the reason I’m so excited she’s sharing her time with us today.We touch on many of Dr. Bryson’s core concepts of well-adjusted parenting, most tied to the fact that our little ones are actually brilliant – that their brains create automatic associations, just like ours. Still, we need to be mindful of our explicit and implicit messaging; just because they can make associations doesn’t mean they’re right (or logical), after all.She also gives some amazing and actionable advice on a couple specific behavioral challenges we’re seeing with Bash at home, and blesses us with some other quick tools on empowering kids to be brave, name their feelings, and build resilience. .  If you are a new parent or even thinking about having children, I would start reading her books and practicing on your partner. Dr. Bryson’s techniques are revolutionary and she is spearheading an important change in parenting that we are now seeing all over the internet – and she has been for a decade. Thank you, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, for being on the show.You will learn about...Living out her principles in her own life The brain is an association machineDr. Bryson on brain developmentThe four-to-five year cognitive jumpRepetition and practice to build skillsCalming their nervous system with connectionSebastian’s screen time tantrums – help!Comforting is still skill buildingTop-down vs. bottom-up processing strategiesSaying ‘yes’ to your child while saying ‘no’ to their behaviorFour year olds are brilliant! (and hard)How posture, movement and breathing impact moodEmpowering your child to come up with the solutionImplicit messages vs. explicit messagesIdentifying fear-based parentingMinimizing and criticizing vs empathizing Giving our kid boundaries Adversity + support leads to resilience Embracing and understanding negative feelings Sebastian’s tough time with drop-offs – help! Am I being a snowplow parent?Center yourself, kids are savvy detectives Ask them what’s wrong (sometimes it is that simple)Dr. Bryson shares a great idea to empower kidsHard boundaries: sleep/bedtime and respectPraise: how much is too much?What your kids need most is youRead: The Bottom Line for BabyResources:Website: tinabryson.comRead: tinabryson.com/booksInstagram: @tinapaynebrysonTwitter: @tinabrysonLinkedin: Tina Payne Bryson PhDConnect 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.Drink LMNTLMNT | Go to DrinkLMNT.com/Kelly to order a free sample pack of LMNT electrolytes. Just pay shipping (only $5 if you're in the US)!

Our guest today is Michelle Tam, founder and co-creator of the renowned Nom Nom Paleo universe. Dubbed the Queen of Paleo Cooking, she’s co-authored several cookbooks, The New York Times bestselling Nom Nom Paleo, Food for Humans, Ready or Not, and her most recent Nom Nom Paleo: Let's Go!. She is devoted to sharing paleo, gluten-free and Whole30 recipes, kitchen tips and tricks with a focus on ancestral health, quick and easy eats, and staying paleo while on the go.We chat about her initial discovery of paleo and how it successfully addressed digestion issues earlier in her life before delving into the ways the wide-reaching career that’s come from it has impacted how she and her family eats on a daily basis.Along the way, we also get some great kitchen gadget recommendations, talk about boundaries and social media expectations, and hash out a Cracklin’ Chicken recipe that will work for any busy family.More than a pure paleo evangelist, she thinks people should figure out what works for them in terms of diet, and actually pay attention to how food makes them feel. It’s a fresh take, and one that we’re hearing more and more of in the space as we move away from strict regimens and all-for-one wellness advice.You will learn about...Connecting on episode #201 with Dr. Stacy SimsHow Michelle discovered paleo in 2010The at-home fitness revolution that was P90XRemembering the olestra nightmare Good results with the “primal” diet Becoming a paleo evangelist Shortcuts to deliciousness Singing the praises of Magic Mushroom PowderQuick cooking gadgets and recommendationsCooking with kids in the kitchenThe digestion issues Michelle overcame Knowing yourself and being a mindful eaterAppreciating the Glucose Goddess and her blood sugar hacksLifestyle for diet – and diet for lifestyleInfluencing kids to eat healthy, real foodsBeing frugal with grocery shopping Recommending Costco, Thrive Market, and Trader Joe’sMichelle’s go-to recipes (Cracklin Chicken’)Glass, stainless steel, plastic, and silicone How her books are written and illustrated Being content to wind down the hustle Loving on the Smitten KitchenPutting boundaries on social media expectationsSocial media and connection, or lack or it  Resources:Website: nomnompaleo.comBooks: Nom Nom PaleoInstagram: @nomnompaleoTwitter: @nomnompaleoApp: Nom Nom PaleoShop: Nom Nom Paleo Spice BlendsCook: Nom Nom Paleo Recipes Cook: Anyday glass microwave steamersCook: Instant Vortex Plus air fryerCook: Fuzzy Logic rice cookerConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Timeline NutritionTimeline Nutrition | Visit timelinenutrition.com/kelly or use the code “KELLY” for 10% off your first order of MitopureBWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Cate Shanahan is the world's leading authority on seed oils and she’s on a mission to spread the word on the damage they're doing to us, both individually and as a species. We start by identifying the hateful eight – eight toxic factory-made seed oils – but this conversation takes us all over the nutritional spectrum. She helps us parse fact or fiction on numerous murky subjects, from the blatant corruption at the root of all nutritional research data past 1948, to the benefits and pitfalls of restrictive dieting, how and why the modern food landscape has evolved to be so harmful for our health, and the risks (or not) involved with consuming raw milk.Come for Dr. Cate’s deep wisdom on seed oils and her truly clean snacking and diet tips, stay for a shout out to the brilliant Anthony Bourdaine and Cate’s fascinating perspective on global cuisine – a showcase of nutrient-rich delicacies that do not exist in our modern American food lexicon.You will learn about...Transitioning from family physician to nutrition Corruption at the American Heart AssociationSerious complications from oxidative stressSeed oils 101: Why are we worried about them?The hateful 8 oils to avoid (all factory made)The toxicology behind why they’re bad for usDownstream impact of seed oil misinformationRise of polyunsaturated fatty acid in modern dietsHow and why that road leads to deathDetoxing from seed oilsHealing your relationship with foodLimiting empty calories and sugar Favorite clean meals and snacking tricks Milk! A food that's designed to nourishFermentation as a hack to making foods more nutritiousWhat is a species-appropriate diet?Nutritional research shift in 1948 – and harmful results The groundbreaking work of Weston PriceThe sad lack of connection in today’s foodThe encompassing work of Anthony Bourdain4 Pillars of World CuisineForce of Nature meatsProtocol for safe raw milk consumption Resources:Website: drcate.comInstagram: @drcateshanahanExplore: The “Hateful 8”Read: The Fatburn Fix, Food Rules, and Deep NutritionForce of Nature meats: forceofnature.comConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Vuori Performance ApparelGet 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.HiyaGet 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/Kelly and give your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy, happy adults.

If you’re anything like me and my family, you may already be familiar (and appreciative!) of the innovative and delicious food brand we’re spotlighting today, Siete Family Foods, a company dedicated to sharing Mexican-American cuisine with those who want or need grain-free options.Today's guests are sister and brother – Veronica Garza, Siete’s Co-Founder, President, and Chief Innovation Officer, and Miguel Garza, Co-Founder and CEO. They’re here to talk about their first cookbook, The Siete Table, which features over a hundred gluten free Mexican-American dishes that span every course and occasion.Of course, we cover the brand’s backstory – after Veronica Garza had many autoimmune issues  show up, including lupus, she started to do CrossFit with her family in her parents' backyard. After switching to a grain-free diet, she noticed her joints weren't bothering her anymore, which was the catalyst to starting this company.Miguel and Veronica discuss the recipes they can't wait to share, why sharing these recipes is so special to them, and the inspiring story of how Veronica (as well as other family members) took a huge risk in order to get Siete off the ground.You will learn about...The start of it all: the almond flour tortillaVeronica’s struggles with autoimmune issuesHow her diet restrictions clashed with her cultureComing together as a family: support is everythingPushing through the pain of lupusSix to nine months of diet and lifestyle changes to resolve her  symptomsRisking Veronica’s insurance coverage to get startedThe Garza family captures  an entrepreneurial spark Expanding the product (chips, seasonings, crunchy shells, etc.)Ethos and mission of Siete Family FoodsFamily first, family second, business thirdAn admittedly bad first company name revealed Seven members of the family: “Siete”Building a soul-aligned companyThe Siete Table: writing a cookbookFavorite recipes from the bookInspirations for The Siete TableResources:Order Siete Table: sietefoods.com/pages/siete-tableFind Siete products near you: sietefoods.com/pages/locatorInstagram: @sietefoodsFacebook: Siete FoodsTwitter: @SieteFoodsConnect 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. Elisa Song is an integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and a mama. In her integrative pediatric practice, Whole Family Wellness, she's helped thousands of kids get to the root cause of their health concerns, and she's helped their parents understand how to help their children thrive – mind, body, and spirit – by integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils.Grab your notepad for this one, as we cover all the science, and the just-as-important implementation, of personalized medicine and how important it is to take a custom integrated approach to wellness. Talking through a few examples, including the always-pesky ear infection, Dr. Song describes how a reliance on antibiotics is selling us short.We also do a nearly three-year update on COVID (and long-COVID), the vaccines, what was promised, and what now seems like the more likely reality of it all – that making an informed decision as a family is everyone’s best option.There is so much more information out there than even a couple of years ago. It’s so important that we find as many sources of evidence-backed data as we can – and we’re glad to bring you one of those sources today. Huge thanks to Dr. Elisa Song for taking the time with our community.You will learn about...Traditional pediatric vs. functional pediatric practicesThe future is personalized medicineA potential decline in life expectancy (research)Modern definition of integrative medicineKnowing when antibiotics are necessaryWhat is evidence-based medicine?How to support the gut microbiome if antibiotics are neededSourcing supplements and ingredients Dr. Song’s perspective on the gut microbiomePoop! Understanding stool Specific probiotic product recommendation listAvoiding pathologic yeast infectionsThe impact of gut health on your immune systemDr. Song’s perspective on COVID and vaccinesDownstream issues with lack of immune system training It’s ok for our kids to get a sniffleGood and bad foods for gut microbiomeAvoiding microbiome mischief makers Being a savvy label reader – and teaching our kidsPreparing them to make good choices  Testing for autoimmune disease in kidsPotential negative reactions to COVID infection vs. vaccineGenomics and nutrigenomics Other lifestyle methods to reduce the risk of COVIDMoving from fear to confidence and a thriving mindset Resources:Instagram: @healthykids_happykidsHealthy Kids Happy Kids: healthykidshappykids.comWhole Family Wellness: wholefamilywellness.orgFacebook: Elisa Song, MD - Healthy Kids Happy KidsHerb Pharm (Garlic Ear Drops): herb-pharm.comKlaire Labs Probiotics: klaire.comJarrow Probiotics: jarrow.comNature’s Way Probiotics: naturesway.comDesigns For Health Probiotics: designsforhealth.comOrtho Biotic Probiotics: Ortho Biotic® CapsulesTesting for PANS/PANDAS: HealthyKidsHappyKids.com 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.Timeline NutritionTimeline Nutrition | Visit timelinenutrition.com/kelly or use the code “KELLY” for 10% off your first order of Mitopure