Be Well by Kelly Leveque

Dr. Anthony Gustin grew up thinking it was normal to be sick, overweight, and covered in acne — that was all he’d ever experienced. As he started learning about science, he became obsessed with altering his diet and exercise routine in order to completely transform himself. But that was just the beginning of his health journey because he realized that health and wellness go so much deeper than your outward appearances. Eventually, he developed a foundational system for health and exercise that made sense.Dr. Anthony’s mission is to help others achieve optimal health and wellbeing, too, through movement, nutrition, stress management, and sleep. This mission led to founding Equip Foods, co-founding of Perfect Keto, and writing the book Keto Answers.You will learn about...(01:29) Protecting your weekends and shutting down(03:42) Lessons to learn during the quarantine(06:41) Working on high-end athletes and trickling that information down to everyone else(14:01) The launch of Equip Foods(22:18) How ketosis plays a role in Dr. Anthony’s life(27:39) Focusing on what’s important to you(29:50) What is nutritional ketosis?(38:45) You don’t need keto to lose fat(46:30) Where to start when building a holistic health lifestyle(53:05) Advice for better sleepResources:Learn more at dranthonygustin.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/dranthonygustinPerfect Keto: perfectketo.comEquip Foods: equipfoods.comRead: Keto AnswersConnect 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.

Laurel Gallucci is the founder of the very popular grain-free bakery Sweet Laurel Bakery (everything they make is delicious and worth every bite, by the way). She is also the author of the Sweet Laurel cookbook which shares all the recipes from her bakery, and she’s set to come out with a savory cookbook next. Sweet Laurel isn’t just a name—she is truly one of the sweetest people I know! After going grain-free on an autoimmune protocol paleo diet, Laurel completely reversed her Hashimoto’s disease, is now in remission, and no longer has to take synthetic hormones. With the number of people out there being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, I really need more people to hear her story.You will learn about...(03:45) Being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s(11:25) Working with a functional medicine doctor and going grain-free(18:41) Finding grain-free foods(20:54) The five core ingredients for grain-free cooking(26:48) Laurel’s two most popular recipes(33:01) Nourishing yourself for self-careResources:Learn more at sweetlaurel.comRead: Sweet Laurel: Recipes for Whole Food, Grain-Free DessertsInstagram: instagram.com/sweetlaurelbakeryInstagram: instagram.com/laurelgallucciConnect 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.

Before meeting our guest, I had never seen the pairing of nutrition, understanding our menstrual cycle, and how our hormones change — and it completely transformed the way I approach holistic health! Alisa Vitti is a functional nutrition and women’s hormone expert and the founder of the modern hormone healthcare company Flo Living. If that rings a bell, it’s probably because you’ve heard of her book In The Flo. She also wrote the book WomanCode and is the creator of MyFlo, the #1 paid period app on the app store. When she realized that — despite having more content around women’s hormones and more access to that information — women’s health was getting worse instead of better, she needed to get to the root of why that was, and that led her to the discoveries that she’s put in her books.You will learn about...(01:41) What inspired Alisa to start sharing her story(05:31) Why women are being left out of healthcare research(10:41) The phases of our hormonal shifts(17:36) Lining up your diet and workout routine with your cycle(21:56) Addressing menstrual disorders(27:49) Weight loss while working with your biological rhythm(32:44) The ways women have been misled(38:05) The intelligent design of your body(42:57) Your body and caffeine(47:56) Birth control and synthetic hormones(56:07) Optimizing our lives around these phasesResources:floliving.comIn the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your LifeWomanCode: Perfect Your Cycle, Amplify Your Fertility, Supercharge Your Sex Drive, and Become a Power SourceMyFlo Appcyclesyncingmembership.comInstagram: instagram.com/flolivingInstagram: instagram.com/alisa.vittiConnect 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 first heard of Pamela Salzman through her cooking class. Today she’s the author of Kitchen Matters and Quicker Than Quick, but she used to teach a super-elite class where she has brought people from not knowing the first thing about cooking to being able to share elaborate healthy recipes online. She is the chef behind the chef.You will learn about...(02:19) What are the cooking techniques any new chef needs to know?(04:14) What is the most important thing for a home chef to learn how to do?(11:46) The convection oven setting(18:41) Which knife you should get(20:46) Techniques for cooking proteins(27:08) Making a meal plan(36:28) Some of Pamela’s favorite recipes(45:20) Tips for taking care of your family(52:33) Cleaning your greens(54:55) How quarantine is changing the way we’re cooking(58:01) A day in the life of PamelaResources:Learn more at pamelasalzman.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/pamelasalzmanKitchen Matters by Pamela SalzmanQuicker Than Quick by Pamela SalzmanConnect 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.

If you Google just about anything health-related, you are bound to find Dr. Josh Axe’s site — and it’s not just good SEO. Dr. Axe has a knack for communicating complex information in a way that anyone can understand and a passion for sharing this important information with the world, especially when it comes to helping people make healthier food choices.You will learn about...(01:10) How does eating collagen benefit the body?(08:10) What’s the difference between bone broth and collagen? What are the different types of collagen?(13:47) How did Dr. Axe’s practice start and how was he working with patients?(18:05) What is a day in the life of Dr. Axe? What are his favorite supplements?(21:15) The benefits of soil-based probiotics Vs. lab-made probiotics(24:28) Why you don’t have to eat chunks of dirt to get the benefits from dirt(27:40) The benefits of local honey Vs. local bee pollen(31:35) How to strengthen your immune system(34:38) Why raw isn’t better, it’s just different — and when you shouldn’t be eating as many raw vegetables(36:15) The best foods to eat during the Fall and Winter(37:40) Functional mushroom supplements and teas(40:00) Is drinking coffee bad?(43:43) Fermented vegetables and kombuchaResources:Learn more at draxe.comListen: The Dr. Axe ShowInstagram: www.instagram.com/drjoshaxeFacebook: www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxeAncient Nutrition: ancientnutrition.comEat Dirt: Why Leaky Gut May Be the Root Cause of Your Health Problems and 5 Surprising Steps to Cure It by Dr. Josh AxeConnect 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.

Jordan Younger, AKA The Balanced Blonde, started blogging full-time back in 2013 — and, since then, her blog has turned into a book, a podcast, a brand, and an incredible community of humans who love her and her message!In 2017, Jordan was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme disease, and she stepped up to be an absolute Lyme WARRIOR, sharing her disease openly with her community and advocating for others who are struggling to find treatment for this disease. Lyme is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States with 300,000 people diagnosed every year, but there are also thousands of misdiagnoses too and it’s still a very controversial disease. Our hope is that, by sharing her story, we may be able to help someone listening find the answers they need.You will learn about...(01:30) Transitioning from The Blonde Vegan to The Balanced blonde(02:55) Orthorexia, or obsessive behavior in pursuit of a healthy diet(03:55) Jordan’s Lyme diagnosis(08:20) What is it like to see parasites under your skin?(14:08) How did Jordan’s Ayurvedic doctor know she had parasites in her stomach?(16:07) What is Lyme, what are the symptoms like, and how do you get diagnosed?(29:18) Rectal ozone treatments(35:10) What you should know about the supplements that Jordan is taking(37:50) Jordan’s calling to write poetry(40:50) You have to be an advocate for your own health(47:30) The value of surrounding yourself with loving peopleResources:www.thebalancedblonde.comListen: The Balanced Blonde // Soul On FireInstagram: @thebalancedblondeDr. Erica Lehman: prohealthgroupinc.comCDC’s Lyme guidelines: www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.htmlConnect 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.

When I first heard about the impact that Brigit Ritchie was making within organizations like Google, I knew I had to learn more — and when I saw the empowering work she’s doing around the world, I knew I had to have her on the show!Brigit’s vision is to help people develop rational mindfulness so that they can thrive in and out of the workplace, so she co-founded WE, an experiential development group that creates space for women to support women in LA through a twelve-week curriculum program that combines mindfulness practices, emotional intelligence tools, and inclusive leadership so that everyone can feel connected and safe. But Brigit leads these sessions across the world to create cultures of inclusion at companies like Google, Instagram, Lululemon, and much more.You will learn about...(01:30) The origins of WE(06:25) The first steps to getting to know yourself(11:03) Finding what fills you up, no matter what you do(14:50) How do we start actively listening and create a safe space, in our communities and our workplaces?(20:27) Active listening circles(27:00) The profound impact that you can make when you make someone feel heard(32:50) How often should we be practicing these listening and mindset exercises?(35:15) 3 ways to implement the principles of active listening and presence in your life, even if you’re not in a situation to facilitate active listening circles in your workplace or home life(37:20) How to approach conflict resolution(49:15) The lack of manager training in this country (and the interpersonal skills that everyone needs to develop these days)(52:55) Where is the line for appropriate sharing in the workplace?Resources:www.brigitbellritchie.comwelcometowe.comBrigit on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brigit_ritchieWE on Instagram: www.instagram.com/welcometoweConnect 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.

You may not know who Alli Webb is — yet — but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed time at one of her two phenomenally successful businesses: Drybar and Squeeze. She’s been a guest judge on Shark Tank, sat on thousands of panels, and inspired women all around the world. In this episode, we discuss her physical transformation, her divorce, and starting a new business venture. I’d also like to note that this was actually the first episode I ever recorded for the show. So, since recording this episode, a couple things have changed: Alli’s fallen in love with a new beau and Squeeze just celebrated a successful first year. But I still wanted to share this episode because there’s still a lot to learn and Alli gets so vulnerable and raw, which is exactly what she’s like with her friends and that’s exactly why I love her so much!You will learn about...(02:10) How to juggle multiple businesses, being a parent, and still having a life(04:30) Alli’s childhood and the relationship she formed with food(08:00) Alli’s body transformation(12:13) Going through a separation(19:14) Getting to know yourself again(28:50) Launching Squeeze and creating a better massage experience(36:35) Advice for prioritizing your health, getting out of a relationship (if you need to), and following your dreams.Resources:Instagram: www.instagram.com/alliwebbwww.thedrybar.comwww.squeezemassage.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. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormone dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole is also the co-host of The Goopfellas Podcast and the author of two phenomenal books, Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum. But most importantly, Dr. Cole has a knack for teaching the principles of functional medicine in such a way that anyone can understand them, which makes this important work more accessible to people all around the world!You will learn about...(01:45) How does Dr. Cole work with clients and what disease states does he see most often?(05:20) What symptoms are indicators of autoimmune issues?(10:35) Let’s get into Hashimoto’s(16:35) What are antibodies and why are they a marker for autoimmunity?(24:42) The duality of functional medicine(25:50) Dr. Cole’s food and lifestyle recommendations + busting some food inflammation myths(33:37) Inflammation, CBD, and the endocannabinoid system + other lifestyle factors that cause inflammation(40:45) What you can do to lower inflammation (in addition to food)(44:05) A day in the life of Dr. Will Cole(50:18) You can’t heal a body you hateResources:Learn more at drwillcole.comRead: The Inflammation SpectrumRead: KetotarianListen: The Goopfellas PodcastInstagram: instagram.com/drwillcoleFacebook: facebook.com/doctorwillcoleConnect 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.

There are few people I look up to as much as Danielle Walker, personally and professionally. She is the new face of the grain-free and gluten-free cooking online, a New York Times Best Selling author with four cook books under her belt, a loving wife, and a mother to four beautiful babies. We discuss Danielle’s road to recovery after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease when she was 22 and how she became the blogger rockstar she is today.Towards the end of the episode, we celebrate the life of one of Danielle’s daughters, beautiful Aila Jane, who is now a sweet angel in Heaven. Things get pretty emotional, but Danielle has some beautiful advice for how we can support women of loss that everyone can benefit from hearing.You will learn about...(01:00) When Danielle was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis(02:55) The stigma of talking about diseases like this(12:10) What an Ulcerative Colitis flare up is like(16:30) When Danielle started turning to food as medicine(33:55) Testing and learning how foods affects your body through elimination(38:10) The incredible results that Danielle experienced when she shifted to something that’s similar to a Paleo diet(41:45) Danielle’s Top 5 Tips for individuals who have an autoimmune disease(45:05) Danielle’s favorite supplements: liposomal curcumin, butyrate, fish oil, collagen, probiotics(49:40) Processing heartbreak, one day at a time, when you’re in the public eye(56:00) Aila’s legacy(01:00:18) Danielle’s advice for talking to people who have experienced a loss like thisResources:Againstallgrain.comDanielle’s Cookbooks: againstallgrain.com/category/shop/cookbooksInstagram: www.instagram.com/daniellewalkerTwitter: twitter.com/againstallgrainFacebook: www.facebook.com/AgainstAllGrainPurePaleo ProteinConnect 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.