Be Well by Kelly Leveque

I’m thrilled to welcome Kimberly Snyder, spiritual guide, meditation teacher, nutritionist, and founder of Solluna®, to explore the transformative power of heart coherence. Kimberly’s new book, The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts, shares fascinating research on how heart coherence can shift us from stress to inner peace, optimizing everything from our nervous system to our relationships. We discuss the five stages of heart coherence and the results of the Heart Aligned Research Study, revealing how these practices invite aligned opportunities and strengthen our energetic field. Kimberly also guides us through a powerful heart coherence meditation and shares tangible examples for how this practice can positively impact our lives.We also cover:(00:00:00) Introductions(00:00:10) Embracing the Heart’s Power to Manage Stress & Improve Health(00:11:47) The Five Stages of Heart Coherence(00:25:39) Changing Heart Coherence with Meditation & The Heart Aligned Research Study(00:41:21) A Guided Heart Aligned Meditation(00:46:11) The Power of Heart Coherence in Everyday LifeResources:• Click here for full show notes• Website: mysolluna.com• Instagram: @_kimberlysnyder• Podcast: Feel Good Podcast• Read: The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts by Kimberly SnyderConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly* Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement.Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.OneSkin | Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BEWELL at oneskin.co.Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly.

In this engaging conversation, Josh Clemente, founder of Levels Health and former SpaceX engineer, shares insights on real-time blood glucose monitoring. He explains how tracking glucose can provide a clearer health picture than traditional tests. The discussion covers the effects of stress and sleep on blood sugar, revealing how simple lifestyle tweaks can help. Josh emphasizes the freedom and weight loss potential that comes from using continuous glucose monitors, offering listeners a path to better metabolic health through informed choices.

Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim, the co-founders of WeNatal, share their expertise in enhancing fertility through innovative prenatal supplements designed for both men and women. They discuss the importance of nutrient-rich diets, debunk common infertility myths, and highlight lifestyle changes that can significantly improve egg and sperm quality. The concept of 'trimester zero' is introduced as a crucial phase for preconception health. Listeners will gain insights on how to create a healthier environment and the top toxins to eliminate for boosting fertility.

Today’s episode is all about the vaginal microbiome, and I’m joined by Dr. Jacques Ravel, a leading expert in microbiology and immunology. Dr. Ravel has been deeply involved in research on the vaginal microbiome and co-chairs the Seed Health Scientific Advisory Board. We dive into the science behind Seed’s new VS-01™, a vaginal symbiotic probiotic that introduces Lactobacillus crispatus to promote a healthy vaginal environment. Dr. Ravel explains why vaginal acidity is key to preventing infections and how a balanced microbiome can help prevent common issues like bacterial vaginosis and UTIs. We also touch on how everyday practices like douching, lubricants, and even antibiotics can disrupt the delicate balance of the microbiome. Dr. Ravel also explains how supporting the vaginal microbiome during and after pregnancy can offer long-term benefits. I’m so grateful to Dr. Ravel for pioneering safer, more effective treatments for women’s health!We also cover:(00:01:39) Vaginal Microbiome 101(00:10:08) The Most Common Vaginal Health Disruptors(00:21:10) A New Approach to Preventing UTIs & Yeast Infections(00:35:26) VS-01™: A Breakthrough in Vaginal Health & Microbiome Balance(00:53:18) Research Behind VS-01™ & How it Supports Vaginal Health Pre & Post PregnancyResources:• Click here for full show notes• Visit seed.com/bewell and use code 25BEWELL for 25% off you first month on any Seed product• Website: ravel-lab.net• X: @jacquesravel• Website: Seed Health• Website: Ravel, Jacques | University of Maryland School of MedicineConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly* Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement.Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:OneSkin | Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BEWELL at oneskin.co.LMNT | Go to DrinkLMNT.com/Kelly to receive a free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase!Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.

James Nestor is an acclaimed author and journalist who has written for Scientific American, Outside, and The New York Times. His latest book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, explores how humans have lost the ability to breathe properly and how to regain it, becoming an instant bestseller with over 2.5 million copies sold. In today’s episode, James talks about the powerful connection between our breathing patterns and overall health, shedding light on how modern diets and industrialized foods have impacted our respiratory health and even shaped our faces. We also dive into practical, actionable tips to help improve breathing habits, especially in our little ones.James shares simple strategies for better sleep like mouth tape, breathwork techniques for stress management, and how to optimize breathing during exercise. He also talks about the role of posture in breathing properly, and reveals the new science on the benefits of nasal breathing. (00:00:39) Why We’ve Lost the Ability to Breathe Properly(00:11:47) The Impact of Industrialized Foods on Respiratory Health(00:21:25) Sleep Solutions: How to Create Better Breathing Habits for You & Your Kids(00:38:11) Benefits of Nasal Breathing for Stress Relief, Reducing Anxiety & Exercise(00:47:56) Posture for Better Breath & The Science Behind Nasal BreathingResources:• Click here for full show notes• Website: mrjamesnestor.com• Read: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor• Instagram: @mrjamesnestorConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly* Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement.Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:OneSkin | Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BEWELL at oneskin.co.Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/Kelly.Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.

Dr. Tyna Moore, a seasoned naturopathic physician and chiropractor with nearly three decades of experience, is renowned for her expertise in holistic regenerative medicine and metabolic health. As the host of the Dr. Tyna Show podcast, she’s passionate about empowering listeners to enhance their wellbeing through practical approaches like weightlifting, sunlight, and metabolic healing.In this episode, Dr. Moore dives into the fascinating world of peptides, particularly semaglutide, as a tool for longevity and healing. We’ll explore what a GLP1 agonist is, how the peptides in popular medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Manjaro compare to those naturally produced by our bodies, and the science behind traditional doses versus microdosing, exposing how critical the right dose is for maximizing benefits and minimizing side effects.(00:00:41) GLP1 101: Uncovering Benefits & Common Misconceptions(00:08:31) The Dose Makes the Poison: Prevent Side Effects & Maximize Metabolic Benefits(00:18:49) Building Your Comprehensive Plan & Confronting the Muscle Loss Myth(00:31:03) Reset Your Brain & Combat Stress: How GLP1 Can Optimize Midlife Health(00:39:00) How to Optimize GLP1 NaturallyResources:• Click here for full show notes• Free Ozempic Uncovered Course: https://www.drtyna.com/ozempicuncovered• Instagram: @drtyna• Website: drtyna.com• Podcast: The Doctor Tyna Show• YouTube: Dr. Tyna MooreConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly* Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement.Be 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.AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Jessica Lahey, an author and educator with over two decades of teaching experience, dives into her New York Times bestseller, offering valuable insights on parenting. She discusses why embracing failure can help children grow and develop resilience. Lahey emphasizes the importance of fostering independence and allowing kids to experience challenges without overparenting. Through relatable anecdotes, she highlights the balance between guidance and autonomy, advocating for open communication to build confidence and motivation in children.

It may seem like every corner of the wellness space has been researched, everything has been studied and reported ad nauseam, that no new frontiers of modern health remain. Today, Dr. Georgia Ede joins the show to outline her new book – Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind – and to smash that notion to pieces! She is an internationally recognized expert in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry. Having co-authored the first inpatient study of the ketogenic diet for treatment resistant mental illness, she developed the first medically accredited course in ketogenic diets for mental health practitioners.In today’s episode, we talk about how and why our diets and mental health are inextricably linked – but it goes so much deeper than that. She walks us through her own personal journey to healing, discovered through years of frustration and syndrome-related struggles.Be sure to order Dr. Ede’s book for her expanded recommendations and research. And please share this episode with anyone who you think might benefit from the wisdom shared in it. We also cover:(00:00:54) What is Metabolic Psychiatry?(00:12:52) A Breakthrough in Mental Health Understanding(00:28:01) The Most Nourishing & Protective Diet for Us(00:50:20) How Different Diets Support Metabolic Brain Function(00:58:43) Research Covering Potential Risks & Benefits of Dairy(01:03:08) 5 Food Recommendations for Optimal Mental HealthResources:• Click here for full show notes• Read: Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind• Website: diagnosisdiet.com• Instagram: @georgiaedemd• Facebook: @GeorgiaEdeMdConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: @bewellbykelly* Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement.Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/Kelly.

Dr. Cate Shanahan’s groundbreaking work has inspired entire movements involving bone broth, live culture ferments, and seed-oil-free business empires. In this episode, I welcome Dr. Cate back on the podcast to chat about the latest research in her new book, Dark Calories: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Can Get It Back.We covered Seed Oils 101 in our last conversation (episode 210); so here, we take it even deeper, talking about seed oil’s connection to cellular damage, uncontrollable hunger, blood sugar instability, and gut inflammation. We also address headlines stating that the ketogenic diet is just as good as a high-carbohydrate diet for managing diabetes. Dr. Cate explains how to replete our cells and fuel our mitochondria, cut through the anti-inflammatory diet noise and learn what foods to prioritize to fight oxidative stress and get more energy to our cells. We also learn how to build meals that prevent energy dips and debunk myths about snacking and fasting.By taking this science seriously and making informed dietary choices, we can improve our health and the health of our families. Our wellbeing is worth the effort!We also cover:(00:00:41) Hidden Dangers of Seed Oils: The Brain’s Worst Enemy(00:11:59) Connecting Oxidative Stress to Damaged Cells & Chronic Disease(00:26:16) Support Mitochondria By Fueling Cells & Combating Oxidative Stress(00:35:53) Dr. Cate on the Keto Diet & Insulin Resistance(00:51:15) Debunking Popular Snacking & Fasting MythsResources:• Click here for full show notes• Read: Dark Calories by Dr. Cate• Website: drcate.com• Instagram: @drcateshanahan• Read: Comparing foods cooked in seed oils to smoking cigarettesConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly* Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement.Be 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.LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Kelly to receive a free sample pack of LMNT electrolytes with any purchase!AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Women's brain health remains one of the most under researched, underdiagnosed, and undertreated fields of medicine – and someone needs to fix it. Enter today’s brilliant guest, Dr. Lisa Mosconi. She is the director of the Women's Brain Initiative at the Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital. In this conversation, we explore menopause's effect on the body, brain, and hormones. Dr. Mosconi expertly clarifies what menopause is and isn't with a strong focus on the impact of menopause on brain health, cognitive health, and mental health. Dr. Mosconi walks us through the map of our reproductive health from pre to post menopause, highlighting hallmark signs and symptoms of transitions from each phase to the next. She shares why the old clinical ways of looking at menopause aren’t effective, and introduces new science and technology that allows women to have more knowledge around how menopause affects the brain. Dr. Mosconi explains the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy, surgical menopause and also provides non-hormonal, lifestyle advice for managing the symptoms of menopause.It is my dream for everyone to be as healthy as possible, equipped with the knowledge necessary to make empowered, informed decisions about living their best lives. I'm deeply grateful to Dr. Lisa Mosconi for generously sharing her expertise with us, enabling women to navigate menopause with ease and understanding.We also cover:(00:00:46) The Menopause Map: Defining Phases & Symptoms(00:22:13) Risks & Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy(00:33:45) Menopause & the Brain: Unveiling New Scientific Developments (00:48:43) Exploring Surgical Menopause & Non-Hormonal Solutions (01:02:42) Dr. Mosconi’s Neuroscientific Approach to Helping Women through Menopause Resources:• Click here for full show notes• Instagram: @dr_mosconi• Read: The Menopause Brain by Dr. Lisa Mosconi• Read: New Study Showing Brain's Estrogen Activity Changes During Menopause• Website: lisamosconi.comConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly* Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement.Be 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.AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/Kelly.