Be Well by Kelly Leveque

In celebration of Be Well By Kelly hitting the massive milestone of 2 million downloads, we’re releasing two bonus episodes this week, sharing interviews I did on two other podcasts. This interview first broadcast on the Whiskey & Work podcast, where my friend Kelsey Murphy and I both open up about emotional experiences we’ve had in 2020 and give a sneak peek into our personal lives. This is a conversation about what’s truly important in life.You will learn about...The events that started 2020 for usMaking difficult decisionsShifting your priorities and making space for the things that matterGiving people the shortcuts instead of the scienceThe difference between writing a book and making a courseThe importance on editing and narrowing downResources:Listen: Whiskey & WorkConnect 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.

In celebration of Be Well By Kelly hitting the massive milestone of 2 million downloads, we’re releasing two bonus episodes this week, sharing interviews I did on two other podcasts. This interview first broadcast on the Off The Record podcast, where host Annie Tevelin, founder of the beauty and skincare line SkinOwl, dug in deep into my birth story with Sebastian, which went far differently from how I ever expected.You will learn about...A day in my life as a newborn momTelling the story of Bash’s birthThe takeaway from that experienceThe factors that contributed to my successSilencing the negativityBeing forgiving and gentle with yourselfMy fab fourResources:Listen: Off The RecordInstagram: @offtherecordwithyouConnect 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.

Morgan Jackson is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who founded Prepared Beginnings because she is passionate about women and infant health, growth in motherhood, and seeing families thrive. I’m a month away from giving birth(!) and I don’t remember how to breastfeed, so I’ve been paying close attention to Morgan’s Instagram and all of the practical breastfeeding advice that she shares. Morgan’s also the mother of a beautiful boy and currently pregnant with baby number two, and I’m so excited to not just have this conversation but be going through this process alongside Morgan!You will learn about...Breastfeeding isn’t as intuitive as a lot of people thinkIt’s okay to ask for support!How to get ready for breastfeeding while you’re pregnantWhat all potential parents should know about the physiological benefits of breastfeeding for the parentHow breastfeeding helps reduce your chances to get cancer and other diseasesLocal breastfeeding support: La Leche League InternationalWhat to expect in the first few days after giving birthThe different breastfeeding holdsOral anomalies like tongue tiesWhat you need to know about pumpingWhat to expect from a newborn’s poopHow do you know if your baby is getting enough milk?Newborn weight fluctuationBreastfeeding red flagsStoring breast milkPaced bottle feedingThe best bottles availableResources:Prepared BeginningsInstagram: @preparedbeginningslactationFind breastfeeding support at La Leche League InternationalRead: “The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding”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.

What we feed our children will affect not only how they feel, how they learn, and how they behave today but how they function in the future. So, it’s our job as parents to look out for them and make sure they’re nourishing their bodies — unfortunately, it’s really easy to end up with a lot of sugar in your diet in today’s world, with sugar-loaded processed foods conveniently and cheaply available everywhere. And the unfortunate reality is that sugar is insidiously bad for you, and today, you’re going to learn exactly how and why.Our guests are Michael Goran, PhD, and Emily Ventura, PhD, MPH, co-authors of “Sugarproof: The Hidden Dangers of Sugar that are Putting Your Child's Health at Risk and What You Can Do.” Both Michael and Emily are also parents, so they understand what each of us are going through and how much effort it takes to take care of our children and protect them from the hidden sugars that creep into our lives at every opportunity.You will learn about...The different types of sugarWhy some types of sugar are more damaging to kids than othersWhy our evolutionary biology makes kids more vulnerable to the damaging effects of sugarWhat sugar does to our bodies and brainThe importance of what you eat when you break your fast (i.e. the first meal of the day)The metabolic impact of sugar intakeThe impact of sugar on academic performanceWhy you might want to try one week off sugar in your familyIt’s not necessarily about cutting sugar out of your  life altogether, but being intentional about when you’re eating sugar and being aware what it does to your bodyWhy you can’t rely on sugar substitutesNatural sweeteners that can be used instead of processed white sugarMaking food funSome of Michael and Emily’s favorite recipesWhy you should aim to not buy anything with more than 3 grams of added sugarMichael and Emily’s sugar-free self-careThe effects of eating added sugars while pregnantResources:Sugarproofkids.comInstagram: @sugarproofkidsFacebook: facebook.com/SugarproofkidsTwitter: @michaelgoran“Sugarproof: The Hidden Dangers of Sugar that are Putting Your Child's Health at Risk and What You Can Do”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.

Lauren Roxburgh is an international bestselling author, speaker, and wellness educator who’s often dubbed “the body whisperer.” She’s the founder of the Aligned Life Studio, the Aligned Tribe community, and the Aligned Healing Tools. As we start to put our bodies back into alignment, we start making better choices. She shares all about the fascia and the importance of listening to it, why some call it our sensory organ, and how many aspects of our lives it flows into.You will learn about...Listening to our fasciaThe way trauma gets stuck in our bodiesIdentifying your own misalignmentsThe biggest problem areas for women’s alignment and how to correct themHow to use foam rollers effectivelyLo’s daily routineResources:laurenroxburgh.comlaurenroxburgh.com/pages/studioInstagram: @loroxburghFacebook: facebook.com/LoRoxburghConnect 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.

Aaron Alexander is a manual therapist, movement coach, podcast host, author, and founder of The Align Method. He believes there is a direct connection between how we perform physically and how we feel mentally and emotionally. So, by aligning our mind, body, and movement, we can completely upgrade the quality of our lives. He shares the ways we can incorporate simple movements into our lives throughout the day that will drastically change the way we think, feel, and move.You will learn about...Getting into movement coachingAdvice for young kids for how their body looksHow comfort leads to atrophyThe benefits of spending time on the floorThe Align MethodThe magic of being weirdUsing your vision to affect your nervous systemGetting away from our phone and out in natureResources:alignpodcast.comInstagram: @alignpodcastFacebook: facebook.com/alignpodcastRead: "The Align Method"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.

Vani Hari is basically the food version of Carmen Sandiego. She’s like a detective, going after all the big food businesses and pulling back the curtain to show people what’s actually going into their food and informing them in order to rally around making change. We need more people like her in the world, because if we don’t start fighting back on what’s in our food, nobody else is going to do it for us. We talk about what inspired her to start her blog Food Babe, what you need to know about your foods, and how you can get your kids eating healthy.You will learn about...How Vani’s childhood inspired her to start Food BabeAsking questions about the food that you’re eatingStanding up against the big food companiesWhy the government is not going to save usThe three ingredients you should ask about every food you eatHow our children pick up our food habitsVoting with your walletTips for parents to get their kids eating healthyResources:foodbabe.comInstagram: @thefoodbabeFacebook: facebook.com/thefoodbabeConnect 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. David Minkoff founded the Lifeworks Wellness Center in 1997, which is now one of the largest alternative medical clinics in the United States, and BodyHealth in 2000, a nutrition company offering a unique range of dietary supplements for the public and practitioners. He has a diverse background as a board certified pediatrician, a fellow in infectious disease, an ER physician, and as the co-director of the neonatal intensive care unit. He’s an expert in hormone replacement, functional medicine, allergy elimination, european biological medicine, neural therapy, ozone therapy, and more. He’s passionate about fitness, and completed his 43rd full ironman triathlon at 71 years of age. He recently wrote the bestselling book “The Search for the Perfect Protein,” and he’s going to debunk a lot of the misconceptions we have around protein.You will learn about...How protein played a role in Dr. Minkoff’s healthWhat protein builds in our body and how diseases manifest from protein deficiencyThe importance of stomach acid and digestive enzymesGetting your essential amino acidsBreaking the myths pushed by marketingManaging your thyroidResources:drminkoff.comlifeworkswellnesscenter.combodyhealth.comInstagram: @thrivinginatoxicworldfacebook.com/pages/Dr-David-Minkoff/119735858947Connect 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. Morgan Cutlip has a passion for helping couples develop and maintain healthy relationships at Love Thinks. She coaches couples on how to find balance, have a healthy sexual and romantic relationship, and survive through the turbulence of having kids. The key to a successful marriage is having a plan, and she shares how you can develop a plan together and stay consistently on the same page with your significant other.You will learn about...Imbalances in relationships after kidsHow often we should be talking about our relationshipTouching base consistentlyPrioritizing our partnersFinding intimacy through connectionAvoiding resentmentResources:Save $50 on The Mother Load course or Morgan’s other courses with code BEWELLdrmorgancutlip.commylovethinks.com@mylovethinksConnect 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.

David Johnson is the co-founder of Genexa, a clean medicine company. When he and his co-founder had kids, they began to look at the medicine world and wondered why nearly all of the ingredients used out there weren’t necessary. They set out to find out if there was a way to make the pharmaceutical industry and medicine cleaner. David shares the story that led to the founding of the company, where they got started, and some of the difficulties that come with cleaning up certain products.You will learn about...The unnecessary ingredients in medicineCleaning up homeopathyFixing the over-the-counter medicine industryThe problem with most preservativesPutting people over everything elseMaking products for adultsResources:genexa.comlinkedin.com/in/david-johnson-5b206143twitter.com/davidjohnsonceoConnect 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.