Be Well by Kelly Leveque

I've had the honor of receiving the movement medicine of today's guest, Dr. Jen Fraboni, a well-respected physical therapist, who’s now reaching even more people to guide their own body and transition from pain into power with her accessible online program, The Mobility Method. In the episode, she reveals how she landed into physiotherapy, the critical differences between flexibility and active mobility, and the actionable hacks you can incorporate into your life to gently improve your body's alignment and prevent injury. She also explains the impetus behind her new program and why it's the perfect antidote to our collective alignment pandemic of sitting on chairs, couches, and cars all day.You will learn about...Journey into physiotherapyWhat the goals are for a physical therapist Flexibility and active mobilityDown-regulation movements for you to try at home Examining common pain pointsStrengthening your Pelvic Floor beyond kegel exercisesDispelling myths around alignmentResources:Instagram: @docjenfitInstagram: @themobilitymethodJoin: The Mobility MethodConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: 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.

Ashley Stahl is living proof that anyone can redirect their career – after leaving her job in counter-terrorism to become a thriving life coach. Her new book, "You Turn," offers a tangible toolkit to help you hone in on your skillset and express your gifts in the right way in the industry that aligns with you. This timely conversation is much more grounded than just "finding something you love" or any of the other cliché career quotes you can find on a coffee mug. Instead, it's about feeling into your desires, identifying realistic aspirations, and harnessing those core values to realize your dreams. You will learn about...Ashley’s shift from counterterrorism to career coachHow to identify where your gifts lieUnpacking her 10 skill setsCore values, non-negotiables and aspirationsWhat “Loving what you do” really means Healing from emotional hangoversResources:Website: ashleystahl.comRead: You Turn Ashley’s Podcast: You TurnThank you to Butcher Box for sponsoring this episode. Head to: butcherbox.com/kelly and sign up to get a FREE essentials box ( 2 lbs of delicious pork chops, up to 3 lbs of free-range organic chicken breasts, and 2 lbs of 100% grass-fed ground beef). Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: 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.

Stanford-trained MD, biomedical researcher Dr. Casey Means left the operating table to pursue metabolic health research and create the continuous glucose sensor, Levels. a wearable device that continuously tracks your blood glucose levels, giving you the vital data to transform and optimize your lifestyle for metabolic health. We deep dive into glucose analysis and ways you can manipulate sleep, exercise, and food patterns to generate optimum levels of health and sustainable energy throughout the day. You will learn about...Experimenting with alternative methods to cure chronic ailmentsWhy health tech tools empower your choicesWhat is a CGM?  Unpacking the glucose rangeSupporting balanced blood sugar Using exercise to build metabolic flexibility Snacking and separating meals Optimizing your dietary lifestyle Resources:Website: levelshealth.comInstagram + Twitter: @drcaseyskitchenInstagram + Twitter @levelsUse my invitation to jump the waiting list for a Levels CGM: levels.link/kellyLevels PodcastConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: 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.

In the darkest depths of her endometriosis, Jessica Murnane found herself crippled by agonizing pain. After countless doctor visits and unsuccessful treatments, she decided to search for her own solution. Her new book, “Know Your Endo,” is a literary account of her healing journey and provides readers with a four-week protocol for getting to know their endometriosis and learning their own best strategies to deal with it.She reveals how she reclaimed her power, separated her symptoms from her sense of self, and curated her strategies to manage this complex condition. You will learn about...The physical and mental impact of endoHer personal journeyThe (speculated) origins of endo Separating self from symptoms Traditional approaches to treating endoThe four-week protocol for knowing your endoAlternative medicine and cannabis A day in the life of Jessica Resources:Website: jessicamurnane.comInstagram: @jessicamurnaneBook: Know Your Endo: An Empowering Guide To Health + Hope With EndometriosisThanks to Magic Spoon for sponsoring this episode. Head to magicspoon.com and use the code “bewellpod” for $5 off their sugar-free cereal that tastes amazing!Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: 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.

Today’s guest Dr. Mary Pardee brings a grounded, research-based approach to help clients achieve optimal health. Her mission is to be the doctor she never had when she was suffering from IBS symptoms, and she received no clear exit strategy from traditional medicine.In this educational episode, we delve into the broad spectrum of GI tract issues that plague so many Americans today and contemplate the long-term fixes to ease your digestive state. Dr. Mary taps into all avenues for healing, always asking the “why” behind the symptoms, with a holistic buffet of alternatives ranging from nutrition, mindfulness, and light exercise to the latest technological advancements.  You will learn about...Her health background and unique approach to functional medicine Getting to the root cause What is IBS/IBD/SIBO, and how is it showing up for you?Testing, protocol, and treatment options Her personal wake up call and mindset shift in her healing journey Nutrition motility, and mindful eating The science behind the leaky gutUnderstanding Fecal Microbiota Transplants (FMT)Resources:Instagram: @dr.marypardeeWebsite: modrnmed.comConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: 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.

After years of spending time “on both sides of the couch” as a traditional therapist and patient locked in cyclic stress patterns struggling to create change, Dr. Nicole LePera began her transformational journey of self-healing. She started a healing space on Instagram as The Holistic Psychologist, and her community of self-healers has since become a global phenomenon. In addition, she recently collated her learnings with her New York Times bestseller: “How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self.In this episode, she reveals how she short-circuited the behavioral patterns that weren’t serving her. We also learn the different ways you can consciously “drop into your body” to become present and purposeful, and why integrating your trauma (big T and little t) can help build the bridge between insight and action. You will learn about...Exploring your patterned way of beingDropping into your body Why we’re programmed to resist the unfamiliar Redefining and processing trauma Preserving the self and showing up as a parent What doing the work looks like Future self journaling Meeting the inner-childTrauma bonds and relationship patternsResources:Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologistWebsite: yourholisticpsychologist.comYouTube: The Holistic PsychologistRead: How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your SelfRead: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of TraumaThank you to our sponsor, wildfriendsfoods.com. Use the code: kelly15 to save 15% on any purchase, and be sure to check out my Be Well nut butter blends while you shop!Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: 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. David Perlmutter has broken the medical mold once again with his game-changing research on how effective decision-making is derailed by our poorly managed brains. We dip into the research in his most recently published book, Brain Wash, and discuss the science behind decision making, and how the brain is an integral cog in our daily decision processes. Plus, we cover ways to optimize brain function for positive decision making, helping us all cultivate a healthier, happier lifestyle. You will learn about...Medical background and health mission Lifestyle factors that impact brain healthHow the prefrontal cortex aids decision makingTools to detox your brainHow tech can empower decision making Resources:‎Website: drperlmutter.comFacebook: @DavidPerlmutterMdInstagram: @davidperlmutterRead: Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships and Lasting HappinessRead: Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric AcidThank you to Just Thrive for sponsoring this episode! Save 15% sitewide with code: bewellbykelly at justthrivehealth.com/pages/kellylevequeConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: 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.

Hysterical duo Cat & Nat broke the mommy-cookie cutter mold by changing the narrative around motherhood and creating safe spaces for women to open up and build community. Their events caught on like wildfire, and they’ve since made a massive online tribe for women to share their stories about the loneliness and stress that comes with motherhood.In this episode, they reveal how they’re helping moms deal with babies, pubescent teens, mom anxiety, and those awkward sex conversations by creating community, connecting women with experts – and keeping everyone’s wine glass topped up along the way. You will learn about...How they went from childhood friends to business partnersDealing with the reality of motherhoodCreating safe spaces to converse openly Evolving as a parentPuberty conversations and being openMom anxiety Resources:Read: Cat and Nat's Mom Truths: Embarrassing Stories and Brutally Honest Advice on the Extremely Real Struggle of MotherhoodWebsite: catandnat.caPodcast: #Momtruths Instagram: @catandnatThank you to Butcher Box for sponsoring this episode. Head to: butcherbox.com/kelly and sign up to get a FREE essentials box (2 lbs of delicious pork chops, up to 3 lbs of free-range organic chicken breasts, and 2 lbs of 100% grass-fed ground beef). Thank you to Public Goods for sponsoring this episode! Get $15 off your first purchase with the code: bewell at publicgoods.com/kelly.Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: 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. Sara Gottfried empowers patients with the knowledge to transform their bodies forever through a scientific wellness approach that balances hormones, optimizes performance, and helps with healthy aging. Today we geek out over healing hormones, tracking our bodies for immediate biofeedback, and why a food-first focus will consistently deliver desired results. Plus, Dr. Gottfried shares how she checks in with herself through a personalized food routine and setting activity boundaries. You will learn about...Pre-pregnancy testing Impacts of elevated blood sugarThe benefits of continuous glucose monitoringFactors that accelerate aging Sara’s Charlie's Angels of hormonesFood, supplements, and spirituality for healthy hormonesSara’s hormone supporting lifestyleResources:Website: saragottfriedmd.comAcademic resource: marcusinstitute.jeffersonhealth.orgInstagram: @saragottfriedmdPre-order: Women, Food, and Hormones: A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself AgainThank you to our show sponsor, Kettle & Fire! Go to kettleandfire.com/bewell and use the code: BEWELL for 20% off your order.Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: 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.

After years of yo-yo dieting, Laura Conley decided to get to the root cause of her “diet brain” and stop counting calories. Once she purged her binge-to-cleanse mindset and took the power away from food, she discovered that her body would find its set point weight without the need to starve herself. We discuss how motherhood inspired her to shift her relationship with food and how she came to a place of true body acceptance with a body love code that was both empowering and effective. You will learn about...Past struggle with weight loss while working in the wellness community How motherhood changed her body perspectiveEmotional eating and changing mindset Losing weight from an authentic placePursuing pleasure outside foodResources:Website: lauraconley.comInstagram: @lauraconleycoachingThanks to Magic Spoon for sponsoring this episode. Head to magicspoon.com and use the code “bewellpod” for $5 off their sugar-free cereal that tastes amazing!Thanks to Beekeeper’s Naturals for sponsoring this episode. For a limited time, Beekeeper’s Naturals is offering my listeners an exclusive deal: They will ship you a FREE two-week supply of B.Immune Propolis Throat Spray—you just pay $5 for shipping. To claim this deal, you must visit beekeepersnaturals.com/kellyConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: 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.