Be Well by Kelly Leveque

I’m so excited to be connecting with this week’s guest: economics professor and author, Emily Oster. Having devoured her first two books on pregnancy, Expecting Better and Cribsheet, I couldn’t wait to read her newest masterpiece. The Family Firm, an exploration of how to parent the early school years, did not disappoint. I knew I had to have her on the show to delve deeper into the subject of running your ever-evolving family as though it were business. We cover every issue over the elementary period, from the importance of choosing the “best” school for your child, to nutrition, sleep, and how to help your children step into independence while providing a safe, supportive environment for them to thrive. You will learn about...Decision making as a parentThe Four ‘F’sNutrition and developing your children’s palette Why family dinners are so important The science of sleepParenting styles and finding the sweet spotSchool and extracurricular activities Feelings, entertainment, and managing screen time Resources:Read: The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School YearsWebsite: emilyoster.netInstagram: @profemilyosterThanks to the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) for sponsoring this episode. Access to a free class and get 30% off tuition by heading to integrativenutrition.com/podcast/bewell Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

LMFT and CEO of Okay Humans, Christy Desai, is transforming the conversation and experience of going to therapy with an innovative talk therapy concept that’s customer-forward, inviting and accessible. Collaborating with the founders of Drybar and Squeeze, Okay Humans is normalizing seeking help by helping people embrace therapy as part of their wellness journey. It’s ok to not be ok, but you don’t have to be a victim to your circumstances or past trauma. Both Christy and I share how therapy has helped us heal along different touchpoints of our lives, and why the future of talk therapy should be a “feel good” experience, even if you’re not quite there yet internally. Going to your therapist should be as normal as going to the hairdresser or dentist, and thanks to gamechangers like Christy it can be. They’ve just opened the doors to their oasis (not a sterile doctors office) in Los Angeles, so be sure to check out their spot if you feel called to!  You will learn about...Christy’s introduction into therapy and how it changed her life Takeaways from therapists and personal growth What does an Okay Humans session look like?How therapy can help you Frustration tolerance, grief and suppressed feelingsHow she got Okay Humans off the groundResources:Website: okayhumans.comInstagram: @okayhumansThank you Paleo Valley for sponsoring this episode. Use the code “bewell” for 15% off your order at paleovalley.comConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Austin Perlmutter builds the bridge between traditional health education and execution by examining how our ability to make good choices, not only has a knock on effect on dietary decisions but on our mental health as well. When we know that fruits and veggies are the key to health, why do we still reach for the cake? And more importantly, how do we remedy this?In this episode, we unpack how to get “unstuck” from the myriad of bad choices we’re subliminally pushed to make every day, and alter the trajectory of our physical and mental health. Dr. Austin outlines the small steps you can start today to conquer your immunity, minimize stress, inflammation, and depression by detoxing what’s inside your fridge – and what’s going inside your brain. You will learn about...How do we get unstuck? Creating consumption boundariesAnxiety and stress Mental and physical motion Programming your immune system Regulating inflammation and rebalancing  your immune system The stress/immune connectionDr. Perlmutter’s lifestyle habits Resources:Website: austinperlmutter.comInstagram: @austinperlmutterPodcast: Get the Stuck Out! Thank you LMNT for sponsoring this episode! 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)!Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Tyler Jean has experimented with just about every food identity out there. As a college athlete, he lived by the nickname “Protein Jean” before doing a complete 180° and building an Instagram following based on plant-based eating. Now, he combines the best of the vegan and Paleo lifestyles to empower his patients as a naturopathic doctor. We dive into the foundations of good health, exploring the root cause of common ailments without the “pill for every ill” approach, the pillars of digestive health, and how to listen to your body for cues. Plus, he shares the actionable rituals you can add to your day to elevate your body and mind, and the morning matcha recipe you’re not going to be able to live without. You will learn about...Personal food journey and career trajectory What is a naturopathic doctor?How to find the right doctor The pillars for radical health Digestive metabolismSelf care tips, efficient routines and coffee/matcha recipesResources:Instagram: @functional.foodsWebsite and recipe ebook: tylerjean.comOil Pulling Routine Thank you to Just Thrive for sponsoring this episode! Save 15% sitewide with code: bewellbykelly at justthrivehealth.com/pages/kellylevequeConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Happiness often feels like an unattainable, non-tangible thing that’s out of reach for many of us. We’re stuck on the sidelines waiting for X to happen so we can feel the highest expression of humanity: happiness. This week’s guest Tal Ben-Shahar is a happiness expert who has drilled down the scientific roots of the emotion we all strive to feel. We break down the elements of happiness, the neural roadmap it takes to get there, and explore why cultivating genuine appreciation and gratitude for life requires accepting and celebrating the sadder parts as well. You will learn about...SPIRE: the acronym of happinessThe habits to happinessThe three R’s of changeResilience to cultivate happinessAllowing children to learn to live with hardshipLeaders as servantsCreating boundaries with external forcesThe Happiness Academy Resources:Website: happinessstudies.academy + talbenshahar.comInstagram: @happiness.studies.academyRead: Books by Tal Ben-ShaharConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Parents dread the moment their kids go through the picky eater phase. It’s tough when they turn their nose up at a well-balanced meal packed with nutrients while their eyes sparkle at the pre-packaged snacks in the supermarket aisle. Pediatric nutritionist and mama, Edwena Kennedy, spent two years researching and implementing unique hacks (using her own toddlers as guinea pigs) to bring joy and balance back into mealtimes and make “snackcidents” a thing of the past. We unpack the pantry and explore different ways to navigate eating benchmarks: from transitioning to solid foods and advancing kids’ texture palette to creating mealtime boundaries and transforming snacks into mini-meals.You will learn about...How to get your kids to eat healthily Creating healthy eating boundaries Getting your kids eating solidsShapes, sizes, and texturesHow to do snack time Resources:Website: mylittleeater.comInstagram: @mylittleeaterThank you PaleoValley for sponsoring this episode. Use the code “bewell” for 15% off your order at paleovalley.comConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Ana-Maria Temple's personal journey is an inspiring pain-to-purpose tale so many mothers out there can relate to. Exhausted from the dead end approach of traditional medicine to treat her young children's allergies, asthma, and severe eczema, she purged her family pantry, much to the disapproval of the medical and mommy world, and transformed her family's food and lifestyle habits. She single-handedly turned everything around in five years, and today, she helps hundreds of patients implement changes that solve the root cause of so many chronic illnesses. We unpick how the standard American diet (doused in dairy, gluten, stress, and unnecessary distractions) created a generation of burned-out kids. Plus, you'll get the health tricks and information you need to rebuild the health of your entire family – one plant point at a time! You will learn about...How she weaned her children off of medication Understanding eczema Fixing the family dietInflammation and stress triggers Retraining the parental mindsetResources:Website: dranamaria.comInstagram: @dranamariatempleYoutube: Ana-Maria Temple, MDRead: The Rule of 5: A Parent's Guide to Raising Healthy Kids in an Unhealthy WorldConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Healthcare game changer, James Maskell, is softening the friction and disconnect between traditional medical professionals and functional medicine through community, accountability, and root cause resolutions for chronic illness.It began in 2015 when he created The Functional Forum: the world’s largest practitioner conference. After witnessing firsthand the power of community in healing outcomes and dedicating his second book, The Community Cure, to the phenomenon, he founded Heal Community: a 12 week program that enables virtual care in a group setting. We unpack why harnessing the power of all healthcare bodies benefits everybody and examine how base health can be impacted by community accountability. You will learn about...Career trajectory and early introduction to functional medicine Identifying the pain points in conventional and functional medicine The different systems of the body Scaling functional medicine and creating communityGroup dynamics and trauma healingResources:Learn more: healcommunity.comWebsite: jamesmaskell.comInstagram: @mrjamesmaskellThank you to Just Thrive for sponsoring this episode! Save 15% sitewide with code: “bewellbykelly” at justthrivehealth.com/pages/kellylevequeConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Joan Ifland has dedicated 25 years to helping people release their iron-tight addiction and consequential suffering from processed foods. I love Dr. Joan’s work because it’s built from a place of kindness. There’s no shaming or shortcuts in her slow-and-steady solution that puts our minds on track to make the food decisions that make us happy and healthy. Today we uncover how societal conditioning around food sets us up for failure, how companies profit from cravings, and the long-term tactics we can employ to untangle ourselves from dangerous fast food messaging and addictive habits. You will learn about...The 11 signs of food addiction How we became addicted to processed food What's happening to the brain when we eat Understanding the body’s ability to break down toxinsThe four rules to address food addiction The trauma of food addiction Resources:Website: drjoanifland.com + processedfoodaddiction.comInstagram: @foodaddictionresetConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

It took Dr. Will Siu 15 years of medical training and a slew of certifications from UCLA, the University of Oxford, and Harvard Medical School before realizing he was not truly happy. After years chasing happiness and career gratification through hoops dictated by what he defines as “perceived values,” he found himself depressed, empty, and searching for true purpose. After encountering the world of psychedelics through a friend, he decided to explore their potential for healing – first for himself, and now for his patients. After my traumatic birth experience with Sebastian, I turned to Dr. Will Siu for the emotional release I couldn’t get from sitting on a couch. The guttural shrieks and cries I expressed during that 90-minute session in his LA office finally closed the circle to the traumatic loop I had been locked in. In this episode, we unfold Dr. Will Siu’s fascinating career trajectory and enlightening perspective on therapy and psychedelics, debunking a few myths along the way. Finally, we reflect on the different ways we can give ourselves permission to feel, express ourselves, and live an existence that’s authentically ours. You will learn about...His personal transformational experiences with psychedelicsHealing trauma from the mind and body Reflections from my session Defining MDMA and Ketamine True values vs. perceived valuesResources:Website: willsiumd.comInstagram: @will.siu.mdConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.