Be Well by Kelly Leveque

Dr. Lisa Koche has been on a lifelong mission to dissect the root cause of physical ailments and mental dis-ease. Her clinic, Spectra Wellness, offers a broad spectrum of healing modalities that transform cardiovascular health and performance. Today we delve into how her adolescent healing trajectory informed her holistic methodology and the practical baby steps you can adopt for your body and mind to “get lit” and break free from fatigue and exhaustion.You will learn about...How a teenage diagnosis changed her life forever  Protecting our children from toxins and diseaseDemystifying muscle testing Everything about mitochondria and how it’s linked to fatigue How a Ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, and light therapy can help you healResources:Thank you to Just Thrive for sponsoring this episode! Save 15% sitewide with code: bewellbykellyThanks to Kettle & Fire for sponsoring this episode! Head to kettleandfire.com/bewell to save 20% off your next order with the code:bewell. Resources:Read “Get Lit: Simple Answers to Overcome Exhaustion, Escape Stress, Harness Limitless Energy, and Ignite Your Inner Athlete”Website: spectrawellness.comInstagram: @dr.lisakoche - Facebook: facebook.com/Dr-Lisa-KocheConnect 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.

Angie Lee is a marketing powerhouse with go-getter genes to boot. She teaches women how to find their niche, sharpen their brand message, and show up authentically in public. Her Midas touch has created savvy online courses for budding entrepreneurs, a hilarious podcast called “The Angie Show - Ready is a Lie,” and the CBD line Soul. Not bad for a self-confessed “college and corporate dropout!”We bond over business building, juggling side-hustles, and overcoming perfectionism and share the bio hacks which get us through our action-packed days.You will learn about...Finding your niche and using the right platform(s)Her entrepreneurial roots and how the brand has evolved Time management and crafting the perfect schedule Getting real with your audience and showing up authenticity Cheap biohacking tips to start right now!Branching out and investing in new opportunitiesResources:Thank you to Just Thrive for sponsoring this episode! Save 15% sitewide with code: bewellbykellyResources:Instagram: @angieleeshowWebsite: angielee.comPodcast: “The Angie Show - Ready is a Lie”Soul CBDConnect 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. Ben Bikman is a researcher and professor specializing in metabolic function, insulin resistance, and the drivers of metabolic disorders. He has a PhD in bioenergetics, he did a postdoctoral fellowship with the Duke National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders, and he’s currently exploring the contrasting roles of insulin and ketones as key drivers of metabolic function. Today, we talk about the rise of insulin resistance and the key drivers behind it, which is the hidden epidemic at the root of his book, “Why We Get Sick.”You will learn about...What insulin is and why it’s producedThe healthy ranges of insulinWhy leptin is essential for fertility and the cause of PCOSWhen people become insulin resistant and what happens when you cross that lineHow your body uses ketones as fuelThe role of cholesterol when it comes to insulin resistanceResources:pdbio.byu.edu/bikman-labgethlth.comInstagram: @benbikmanphdTwitter: @BenBikmanPhDRead: "Why We Get Sick"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.

Chia-Ming Ro is a garden consultant and creator driven to help clients foster an appreciation for growing their own food and increasing their families food security, with a focus on regenerative farming practices. What started as a childhood hobby has blossomed into a career and a movement. She’s transformed her own home into a developing urban homestead by trading concrete and lawn for raised beds housing edible and pollinator gardens. She’s also working with her city's environmental committee to legalize beekeeping to save the honeybee population and increase pollination for homegrown crops. She gives us a primer on gardening no matter where you are, how to get started, and how to grow effectively.You will learn about...The easiest plants to start growingWhere to get started with at-home gardeningHow much sun your food needsThe difference between perennials and annualsKeeping away pests (or living with them)Managing your soil and compostingBees role in the ecosystemSpace-saving tips for gardeningResources:coastalhomestead.comInstagram: @coastal_homesteadThank you to our sponsor, Public Goods. Go to publicgoods.com/kelly for $15 off your first order! 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.

Tina is passionate about promoting gut health and spreading her knowledge of the far-reaching benefits of probiotics, while Kiran has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 20 years. He spent several years with hands-on R&D in the field of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa, conducting over 50 human trials and publishing a dozen himself. This dynamic duo has so much wisdom to share, and your gut is sure to thank you.You will learn about...What a spore-based probiotic isThe processes our body outsources to microbesHow antioxidants work with probioticsThe nutrients that microbes can create within our gutHow probiotics can help chronic illnessesWhat IgG is and how it’s produced in our bodyThe consistency of probioticsThe importance of a diverse dietResources:Thank you to Just Thrive for sponsoring this episode! Save 15% sitewide with code: bewellbykellyConnect 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.

Melissa Brown is a sleep consultant who’s developed a sleep training approach through her company Sleep Shop, which is tailored to each individual family’s unique goals and parenting style. Having worked with hundreds of families both locally and internationally, Melissa has become a go-to resource for new parents and seasoned veterans alike. Whether helping a family welcome a newborn or implementing a sleep schedule tuneup for a toddler, Melissa is always there. As a mother of multiples, she is particularly ready to ensure sanity for parents who are welcoming multiples themselves.You will learn about...How Melissa got started as a sleep consultantWhen to get started working with a sleep consultantThe things that get in the way of good sleep for babiesManaging your child’s temperature for good sleep hygieneSleep product recommendationsUncovering sleep trauma studiesHow to set wakeup and bedtimeResources:sleepshopoc.comInstagram: @sleepshopconsultingGet 22% off chiliPAD: Temperature Controlled Mattress SystemHoMedics Deep Sleep Mini Portable Sleep Sound MachineKickee PantsWoolino Sleep Sack Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyThank you to our sponsor, Forager Project! Visit foragerproject.com/cultivatehealth to receive a coupon for a free cup of their dairy-free yogurt.Be 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.

Welcome to a special solo Q&A episode! Kelly answers your questions about blood sugar, how to get out of a food rut, how to stop snacking, and tips for eating well on a budget. Plus, she opens up about her own postpartum journey.You will learn about...Kelly’s postpartum journeyFood shopping on a tight budgetThe books on Kelly’s reading listQuitting a snacking habitMaking time for self-care and mindfulnessResources:Read: "Dirty Genes"Read: "The Power of Showing Up"‎Be Well By Kelly: The Tiny Changes That Lead to Massive Results - with James Clear #WellnessWednesdaysOnline Yoga: globaltriberetreats.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.

Formerly incarcerated and addicted to drugs, Doug Bopst turned his life around in prison with the help of fitness. Now, he’s using his platform as a trainer, author, speaker, and podcaster to empower others and inspire them to elevate their own lives. He’s found a way to alchemize the hardest times in your life into inspiration and motivation, and that is so what we need right now.You will learn about...How Doug found himself in jailDiscovering fitness and healthFinding the why behind drug addictionChanging the way you talk to yourselfMaking decisions to live a healthier lifestyleUsing your mistakes to become betterResources:dougbopst.comInstagram: @dougbopstListen: The Adversity AdvantageVisit foragerproject.com/cultivatehealth to receive a coupon for a free cup of their dairy-free yogurtVisit beekeepersnaturals.com/kelly and save an additional 15% off with code KELLYConnect 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.

Liz Moody is an author, editor, and podcaster who believes that healthy foods should be a tool to enhance our lives, rather than restrict them. She’s written two cookbooks, "Healthier Together" and "Glow Pops." She used to serve as the food director for mindbodygreen, the health and wellness powerhouse website, but she’s stepping out on her own and completely transforming the ownership she has over her life, her health, and her career. She makes it all look so easy — though she admits it’s not — and tries to make it feel just as easy to her readers.You will learn about...Liz’s relationship with healthHow she got started at mindbodygreenFinding and following the health advice that works for youGetting into meditationA day in the life of LizLiving during the pandemicNot being the one to say no to yourselfResources:lizmoody.comInstagram: @lizmoodyRead: "Healthier Together"Read: "Glow Pops"Visit beekeepersnaturals.com/kelly and save an additional 15% off with code KELLYConnect 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.

Erin Claire Jones is a Human Design Guide & Leadership Coach, and she has worked with thousands of individuals and companies to help them reach their highest potential using Human Design. She recently walked me through my results, and it was incredibly eye-opening. We talk about what Human Design is, what the results mean, how to apply it to real life, and how to change your behaviors based on your type to optimize your life.You will learn about...What Human Design isThe different types of Human Design and what they each meanYour Human Design authorities and using them to make decisionsThe twelve profiles of Human DesignKelly’s Human Design chartResources:erinclairejones.comFind your Design: erinclairejones.com/lookupGet 10% off Your Blueprint by using code KELLY: erinclairejones.com/blueprintInstagram: @erinclairejonesConnect 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.