Be Well by Kelly Leveque

Today’s guests are two friends and people I have looked up to for a long time, Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf. Diana Rodgers is a registered dietitian with a clinical practice helping people recover their health through real food. Her blog, Sustainable Dish, started as a healthy, locally-sourced recipe site, but has grown into a much deeper dive into food systems. She has also spent the last 18 years living and working on an organic farm that grows vegetables and raises pasture-raised meat. She met Robb Wolf in 2011 after reading his book, “The Paleo Solution,” which has sold nearly a million copies. Robb trained as a research biochemist, and he discovered that the optimal human diet is one that most closely mimics our ancestral ways of eating before the invention of ultra-processed foods. Both of them have dealt with severe digestive issues, have minds that question everything, and are always looking to find the truth behind commonly held beliefs. In addition to their firsthand production and deep backgrounds in science, they have read many books, interviewed experts, and attended a remarkable number of conferences around agriculture. Their new book and film “Sacred Cow” is going to debunk, using real science, the lies you’ve been told about red meat. I truly believe that our bodies — and the world — will be healthier because of them.You will learn about...(04:01) Talking about the health risks and nutrition of red meat(13:39) The protein leverage hypothesis(16:37) Body composition or blood test changes after increasing protein intake(22:44) Lowering carb intake while breastfeeding(28:05) Debunking some of the myths causing guilt around red meat(45:33) The social justice benefits of meat(52:45) About Diana’s farm(56:52) Sourcing the right protein and feeling better about it(01:01:54) Eating like a nutrivore(01:06:14) The case against TMAO and MTORResources:Learn more: sacredcow.infoRead: “Sacred Cow”sustainabledish.cominstagram.com/sustainabledishtwitter.com/sustainabledishrobbwolf.comjoin.thehealthyrebellion.comtwitter.com/robbwolfinstagram.com/dasrobbwolfRead: “The Paleo Solution”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.

Today’s guests are two of my favorite people in the health space, Mark Sisson and Morgan Buehler. Mark is an American author, a food blogger at Mark’s Daily Apple, a former distance triathlete, and an Iron Man competitor. He’s obsessed with health and nutrition, was one of the first to popularize the paleo diet, and has written several books on the topic, including the recently released “The Keto Reset Diet.” He is an encyclopedia of knowledge. And Morgan is a surfer, a soccer player, and a mother who is so down to earth and knows how to get business done. These two, together, were able to get Primal Kitchen out on the scene, grow it like a rocket ship, and sell it to Kraft-Heinz, and there’s just so much to learn from them as business leaders, wellness innovators, and people.You will learn about...(03:43) When Mark became passionate about nutrition(09:11) How we can manipulate our epigenetics(13:43) Explaining metabolic flexibility(21:41) How to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner(25:19) Going paleo or keto(29:10) The story of starting Primal Kitchen(41:34) The ups and downs in starting a food business(49:12) Exiting as a food entrepreneur(59:09) Creating a good relationship after being acquiredResources:marksdailyapple.comRead “The Keto Reset Diet”Fab Four FundamentalsMark’s Instagram: @marksdailyappleMorgan’s Instagram: @morganzanottiConnect 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.

Today’s guest is Gaby Dalkin of What’s Gaby Cooking. She’s a trained chef, recipe developer, cookbook author, and entrepreneur, and her latest cookbook — “Eat What You Want” — will have you drooling. She’s really down to earth, really fun, and someone I’ve personally learned from over the years. She has helped me elevate my cooking skills in the kitchen, and I know she will do the same for you.You will learn about...(03:15) When Gaby fell in love with cooking(09:04) Jumping into blogging full-time(14:40) Investing in professional photography(18:51) Getting a book deal(24:59) The inspiration behind “Eat What You Want”(29:12) Some of Gaby’s favorite recipes(32:06) Chef hacks and go-to ingredients(37:29) Sourcing proteins and vegetablesResources:Learn more: whatsgabycooking.comInstagram: @whatsgabycookinRead: “Eat What You Want”Podcast: whatsgabycooking.com/category/podcastsCounty Line Harvest: countylineharvest.comSitka Salmon Shares: sitkasalmonshares.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. Cleopatra Kamperveen is a scientist and university professor specializing in the intersection of reproductive health, human flourishing, and how health is transmitted from one generation to the next. She provides fertility and pregnancy consulting to women and families nationally and internationally through her signature In Bloom programs, inner circle, and personalized, comprehensive one-on-one consulting. She’s conducted research on tens of thousands of women of all colors, ages, shapes and sizes, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, language preferences, and professions to examine how they transmit physical health and emotional wellbeing to their children. I could go on and on with all the accolades she’s accomplished, but I am really excited for what she’s here to talk about — empowering yourself to take charge of your pregnancy and having the Superbaby you’ve always dreamed of!You will learn about...(07:05) What the “primemester” is and how to have a superbaby(13:08) Lowering the chances of genetic abnormalities(17:58) How feeling safer affects your reproductive system(26:18) Figuring out how to make our thoughts our best friend(29:09) The effects of stress hormones on your sex hormones(34:20) What a superbaby is(44:14) Avoiding the term “infertility”(53:05) The importance of sperm in the equation(59:33) Inflammation as the root cause of fertility challenges(01:01:40) Influencing your AMH levelsResources:Learn more: drcleopatra.comFree Fertility Checklist: fertilitypregnancy.orgInstagram: @doctor_cleopatraInstagram: @fertilitypregnancyThe Primemester Protocol: drcleopatra.com/protocolConnect 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.

Jason and Colleen Wachob founded mindbodygreen, the most trusted website in the health and wellness space, amidst a personal health crisis. Today, their site has articles written by some of the most trusted names in health and industry visionaries. They share the story of what inspired mindbodygreen, how everyone has been thinking about health and wellness so wrong, and what their vision represents for the future of health.You will learn about...(02:18) How mindbodygreen got started(10:50) Living the life you want to lead(12:19) The red flags around clotting(21:10) Lowering your homocysteine levels(24:58) The process of creating a supplement(33:58) Advice from the best holistic practitioners in the world(38:23) Cultivating holistic wellness(44:36) Protecting movement time during COVID-19(55:12) Listening to your body needsResources:mindbodygreen.com@jasonwachob@colleenwachobConnect 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.

I am obsessed with fiber and leafy greens, so I’m in good company with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. He is a Vanderbilt undergrad. He went to Georgetown for medical school and completed his residency at Northwestern. He then followed that up with a fellowship at Chapel Hill. Now he’s a practicing gastro, he’s obsessed with plants and fiber, and he just published an awesome book, “Fiber Fuel: The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome.” I finished reading in just one night! Your gut is so involved in every other part of your body, and we get into how you can start taking control of your diet and get on the right path.You will learn about...(01:46) Discovering the importance of diet on health(09:19) The difference between prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics(15:44) Finding the optimal amount of fiber to take for you(22:48) How fiber relates to hormone health and estrogen(30:26) The benefits of various prebiotic supplements(32:49) Getting more plant-based diversity into your diet(41:44) The relation between your gut and metabolism(48:50) Fat for your gut health(54:34) The three supplements every American should be taking(58:14) How your lifestyle affects your gutResources:Theplantfedgut.comInstagram: @theguthealthmdOrder “Fiber Fuel from a local bookstoreConnect 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.

After healing their own health problems by eliminating sugars and processed foods from their diets, Serenity and Joe Carr set out to change the baby food industry — and they have. They found that there was a hole in the market and that the availability of healthy baby food was… well, they didn’t exist. This led to co-founding the family-owned and operated Serenity Kids. So many baby foods are deficient in protein while being packed with processed sugars and grains, plus lacking in brain-healthy fat, but Serenity Kids isn’t one of them. We explore their personal health stories, how they stumbled upon the formulation for their baby food, and the struggles that came along with bringing a brand new product to market. Their story is so inspiring and I can’t wait to see what’s to come from Serenity Kids!You will learn about...(01:52) How Joe & Serenity’s journey started(13:20) Starting a paleo diet(16:28) The nutritional factors of mothers milk(23:52) The importance of fat in baby food(35:50) Launching the brand(39:11) Production issues(52:51) The problems in our market and food sources(58:21) The Clean Label ProjectResources:myserenitykids.comUse code FAB4 for 15% off your orderinstagram.com/myserenitykidsfacebook.com/myserenitykidsConnect 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. Robin Berzin is someone I look up to personally: she is a mom of two, a functional MD, and the founder and CEO of Parsley Health — a doctor’s office that is so much more than just a doctor’s office. They look at the whole body, offering health coaching and MDs to find the root of your problems. We’re all dealing with the crisis of COVID-19 right now and looking for ways to feel our best both mentally and physically, and Robin has plenty of advice on how you can achieve that.You will learn about...(01:31) What you can do to stay healthy at home(04:16) How to ditch the snacks and stop grazing(07:25) The side effects of starting your day with high cortisol and insulin(09:54) Thoughts about oat milk(12:23) How adaptogens can support people in high stress(16:41) The supplements everyone should be taking(21:04) Methylated b-vitamins(27:41) What it looks like to be a patient at Parsley Health(34:58) The inflammatory markers to look out for(38:14) How thyroid and adrenal hormones affect sex hormones(41:13) Advice for supporting fertility(45:42) The mixture of Western and holistic medicineResources:parsleyhealth.comInstagram: @parsleyhealthInstagram: @robinberzinmdConnect 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.

Today’s guests are two down-to-earth girls on a journey to make wellness, health, and spirituality accessible to all of us. Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik are the hosts of Almost 30, which was nominated by iHeartRadio as the best health podcast in 2019 and as the best spirituality podcast in 2020. Today, we’re going to chat about their journey — what it took to start their podcast, how their lives have changed in the process, and the wellness modalities they use personally to love and support their own bodies.You will learn about...(03:14) Starting their podcast + friendship(08:03) How this podcast has affected their lives(11:49) How to follow through(13:43) Podcasting as a living journal(18:15) The modalities that have made the biggest impact(25:13) Krista’s reiki practice(32:03) Explaining breathwork and EMDR(41:24) Advice for people in their late 20’sResources:Learn more at almost30.comInstagram: instagram.com/almost30podcastKrista: instagram.com/itskristaLindsey: instagram.com/lindseysimcikConnect 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. Anna Cabeca, a triple board-certified OBGYN and bestselling author, shares her inspiring journey from personal tragedy to hormone healing. She discusses the profound effects of stress hormones and the importance of achieving an alkaline body state for health. Listeners learn how urine pH and ketosis can influence fertility, along with the vital role of oxytocin in emotional well-being. Anna also emphasizes self-love and acceptance, providing tips for navigating trauma, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts while promoting a holistic lifestyle.