Be Well by Kelly Leveque

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.

In this special episode, the host shares valuable tips for thriving during summer, focusing on the Fab 4 pillars for nutrition. The discussion includes summer meal prep, travel snacks, skin care essentials, and sleep hygiene. Listeners also learn about the significance of protein intake and essential supplements for optimal health.

Dr. Joel 'Gator' Warsh, a holistic pediatrician, shares advice for parents on holistic child health, emphasizing patience and personalized care. He discusses the five seeds of health, managing screen time, and fostering non-judgmental dialogues with pediatricians. Dr. Gator advocates for integrative medicine and offers practical tips for modern parenting, empowering parents in their journey.

Today, we're excited to welcome Dr. Aliza Pressman back to the show to share insights from her new book, The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans. Dr. Pressman, a seasoned developmental psychologist and co-founding director of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, introduces a refreshing, simplified approach to parenting that cuts through the noise of endless advice. This episode is crucial for anyone looking to establish a solid and sustainable parenting approach based on current research that focuses on nurturing strong relationships – without the pressure to be perfect!In this conversation, Dr. Pressman breaks down her science-backed strategies from the book and shares advice on how to navigate the overwhelming world of parenting advice to find what truly benefits your unique family. We explore the nuances of conscious parenting, and dive into the five key principles of parenting: relationship, reflection, regulation, rules, and repair. We also get practical advice on how they can be integrated into daily parenting practices – with real life examples from Kelly.Dr. Pressman encourages parents to ditch the scripts, and shares how to stop feeling guilty and start trusting your gut by focusing on the five principles and what truly works for your family.This episode is packed with valuable insights for current, and future, parents striving to build resilience, independence, and confidence in their children. And don’t forget to check out the Raising Good Humans podcast if you loved this conversation and Dr. Pressman’s advice.We also cover:(00:01:14) Science-Backed Parenting Advice Made Simple(00:16:56) Introducing The 5 Principles of Parenting (00:23:59) Parenting Principles: Relationship, Reflection & Regulation(00:31:33) Parenting Principles: Implementing Rules & Reconciling with Repair(00:51:00) Help Your Kids Build Resilience, Independence & ConfidenceResources:• Click here for full show notes• Instagram: @raisinggoodhumanspodcast• Read: The 5 Principles of Parenting by Dr. Aliza Pressman• Website: draliza.com• Podcast: Raising Good HumansConnect 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 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly.

In 2005, the New England Journal of Medicine predicted that, for the first time in history, our kids are expected to have shorter lifespans than us – their parents. To address this startling statistic and figure out how to help our kids be more happy and healthy, we're joined by Dr. Elisa Song, a Stanford, NYU, and UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician and pediatric functional medicine expert. Also a mother of two thriving children, Dr. Song has dedicated her career to helping parents and practitioners bridge the gap between conventional and holistic pediatrics with an evidence-based, pediatrician-backed, parent-approved approach. Acknowledging the rise in mental health issues and chronic illnesses in the younger generation, we tackle the tough conversation around how to help our kids make better food choices and manage stress to support their gut health and overall wellbeing. From dissecting the impact of diet choices to connecting the dots between stress and gut health, Dr. Song offers research-backed practical strategies for nurturing resilience in children and encouraging informed food choices. Through empowering discussions on nutrition education, stress management techniques, and navigating the influence of the food industry, this episode will give parents a guide to teaching their children tools for living their most healthful and happy lives.If you're a parent who wants to know that you're doing everything you can to help your kids be well and stay well, look no further. Dr. Song has you covered with her practical, proven steps to raising resilient kids one microbiome at a time. For more information and support on this topic, make sure to preorder Dr. Song’s new book, Healthy Kids, Happy Kids.We also cover:(00:01:11) Why Kids Today Aren’t Happy or Healthy(00:13:12) The New Normal: Links Between Stress & Gut Health(00:23:40) The Stress Performance Curve & Nervous System Regulation(00:35:04) Practices to Help Parents & Kids Manage Stress(00:47:01) Helping Kids Build Gut Health & Resilience Through Informed ChoicesResources:• Click here for full show notes• Website: healthykidshappykids.com• Instagram: @healthykids_happykids• Read: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids by Elisa Song, MD• Whole Family Wellness: Helping Our Kids Thrive with Dr. Elisa Song #208Connect 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 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Kelly to receive a free sample pack of LMNT electrolytes with any purchase!

Dr. Casey Means, Stanford trained physician and co-founder of Levels, discusses the importance of metabolic health, essential biomarkers, and dietary changes for optimal wellness. She provides insights on maintaining mitochondrial health and achieving blood sugar balance, empowering listeners to take charge of their metabolic health for sustained energy.

Karalynne Call, a certified nutritionist and the founder and CEO of Just Ingredients, has built a health and wellness empire recognized as one of Utah's top 10 fastest-growing companies. With a product line featuring over 200 nutrition and personal care items, all crafted from nourishing, real, and natural ingredients, Karalynne is dedicated to inspiring healthier, happier lives. We delve into Karalynne’s journey from battling depression to discovering the profound impact of holistic wellness. She shares how her quest for mental health led her to overhaul her eating habits and beauty products, and the challenges she faced being an early adopter to holistic remedies. She also shares a profound testimony for the power of genetic testing, and how her MTHFR variant diagnosis was a life-changing moment in her health journey.Karalynne also offers invaluable insights into making budget-friendly, nutritious food choices that are accessible for families. She walks us through her simple and approachable method to understanding food labels and selecting clean ingredients, and provides practical tips for non-toxic living and swapping out hormone-disrupting products for cleaner, safer options. This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to refine their wellness routine and make health a priority in a manageable, sustainable way. I’m grateful for the education and products she provides to help us all make more informed decisions for ourselves and our families!We also cover:(00:01:42) How Karalynne’s Mental Health Journey Led Her to Holistic Wellness (00:11:16) The Life-Saving Gift of Genetic Testing & Healing with Whole Foods(00:18:54) Beginner Tips for Budget-Friendly Ingredient Swapping(00:30:43) How to Guide Your Kids to Make Better Food Choices(00:39:57) Non-Toxic Beauty & Skincare Swaps for Balanced HormonesResources:• Click here for full show notes• Instagram: @just.ingredients• Shop Just Ingredients Products: justingredients.us• Podcast: Just Ingredients PodcastConnect 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 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/Kelly.