Be Well by Kelly Leveque

In today's episode, I welcome back Lily Nichols and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. This time, they're here to talk about their new book, Real Food for Fertility, and to dive into the new research around nutrition and fertility. As an important topic for this community, I am so excited for you all to learn about how to prepare your body for pregnancy with preconception nutrition and fertility awareness from two women who are experts in the field.Lily Nichols is an RDN Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. Today you’ll learn how to best prepare your body for conception, what effect birth control has on fertility, when to transition to other contraceptive options if you’re thinking of getting pregnant, what foods are most important to increase your nutrient reserve, recommendations about meal timing if you’re hoping to conceive, and so much more! We also cover:(00:02:38) Preparing Your Body for Conception(00:06:01) The Impact of Hormonal Birth Control on Fertility(00:18:49) Explaining the AMH Hormone & Its Role in Conceiving(00:24:32) Important Nutrients Needed for Conception(00:41:07) How Meal Timing & Intermittent Fasting Impact Fertility(00:52:27) Remember These Fertility Enhancing Foods Resources:Click here for full show notesRead: Real Food For Fertility by Lily Nichols and Lisa Hendrickson-JackInstagram: @lilynicholsrdnWebsite: lilynicholsrdn.comRead: Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols Read: Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols Managing Your Diet During Pregnancy with Lily Nichols, RDN #43Website: fertilityfriday.comRead: The Fifth Vital SignListen: Fertility Friday PodcastInstagram: @fertilityfridayMaster Your Menstrual Cycle & Optimize Your Fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack #71Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: 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:Primal Kitchen | Find Primal Kitchen at Target, Walmart, or at your local grocery stores!Cozy Earth | Get 35% off site wide when you use the code BEWELL at CozyEarth.com.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.

Award-winning journalist Jennifer Wallace discusses toxic achievement culture, societal pressures on kids, combatting anxiety and depression in high-achieving schools, fostering self-worth, teaching kids about unconditional value, mattering, and healthy interdependence in families.

Kelly LeVeque and Brigid Titgemeier share their experiences and tips for navigating postpartum. They discuss nutrition, supplements, and nutrient testing, as well as balancing work and being a new mom. Topics also include meal prepping, feeding picky eaters, and postpartum testing options. They encourage listeners to trust themselves as parents and give themselves grace. The chapter descriptions cover the challenges and blessings of postpartum life, going back to work, and the importance of carving out time for oneself as a mother.

How do we live not just longer, but healthier? And how can we maximize the time we have to do the things we love? We tackle these essential questions, and more, today with longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia. Dr. Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to help patients lengthen their lifespan and improve their healthspan. He's the host of The Drive, one of the most popular podcasts covering the topics of health and medicine, and the author of the New York Times bestselling book, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. On today’s episode, we talk about the important difference between lifespan and healthspan. Dr. Attia explains what Medicine 3.0 means, and why it’s the next frontier to help prevent chronic diseases. We get into key tactics to optimize healthspan, including exercise, nutrition, sleep, and emotional health. Plus, Dr. Attia gives us some great take home tips on how to regain muscle mass, enhance strength, and improve VO2 max. As a fellow parent, Dr. Attia shares his advice for cooking as a family, getting your children active, and modeling healthy behavior for our little ones. Dr. Attia’s message is all about looking forward – for your own wellness and the health of your family for years to come. We also cover:(00:01:13) The New Paradigm of Medicine 3.0(00:09:32) How Medicine 2.0 Fails to Treat Chronic Disease(00:12:33) 4 Tactics To Optimize Healthspan(00:19:58) How To Regain Muscle Mass(00:25:23) Getting Clear on Your Goals(00:32:35) Prioritizing Healthy Activity in Your Kids(00:39:03) Healthy Eating for Dr. Attia’s Family(00:45:44) Calories vs. Macros: Which Are More Important?(00:52:04) Establishing Your Baseline (00:56:04) Enhancing Emotional HealthResources:Click here for full show notesInstagram: @peterattiamdRead: Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MDWebsite: peterattiamd.comEarly Medical Website: earlymedical.comThe Drive Podcast: peterattiamd.com/podcastYouTube: @PeterAttiaMDConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: 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:Cozy Earth | Get 35% off site wide when you use the code BEWELL at CozyEarth.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.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

I am so excited to welcome Dr. Josh Axe, leadership expert, entrepreneur, physician, husband, father, co-founder and CVO of Ancient Nutrition, back to the show. He’s here for an open and honest conversation about his latest study and passion: Mindset as medicine. He's also a bestselling author, and his latest book is due out this April. We outline the research and personal anecdotal content baked into Think This, Not That, the title, among many, which Dr. Josh is most proud of and most excited to see in the hands of people around the world.We hear about how Josh spent ten months in bed suffering from a debilitating spine condition, the practices – mental and physical – which set him free from that reality, how he and Kelly approach parenting in the modern world, identity dynamics, masculinity vs. femininity, and so much more.But the key question in play is… Who could you become?As we learn today, the answer is limited only by your own imagination, but it can be amplified through community, self-development, and spirituality. It’s an important lesson for all of us to remember as a means to continue one’s growth as a person – and even more important as parents, as we seek to challenge our little ones to be the best versions of themselves they can be.We also cover:(00:02:05) Dr. Axe’s Pain-to-Purpose Inspiration Story (00:09:02) Believing You Can Get Better: Perception vs. Placebo(00:19:29) Challenges in Raising a Family in 2024(00:26:34) Biohacking 101 With Dr. Dr. Josh Axe(00:34:35) Common Identity Barriers That Hold People Back(00:43:05) The Cosmic Balance of Masculinity & Femininity(01:00:26) Pro Tips on Getting Started With Mindset WorkResources:Click here for full show notesPre-order: Think This, Not That by Dr. Josh AxeWebsite: draxe.comInstagram: @drjoshaxeYouTube: Doctor Josh AxeConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: 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.Primal Kitchen | Find Primal Kitchen at Target, Walmart, or at your local grocery stores!Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly.

I’m excited to welcome Dr. Anthony Youn, a nationally recognized board certified plastic surgeon who is known as America’s Holistic Plastic Surgeon. I’ve never had a plastic surgeon on the show before, but I was drawn to Dr. Youn’s unique, holistic wellness-based approach. Dr. Youn’s philosophy is that surgery is a last resort. He’s devoted his career to helping people look and feel their best naturally. In today’s episode, he fills us in on what autojuvenation is and why it’s the key to turning back the clock. We also talk about why our skin ages, and how to combat inflammation and oxidative stress through nutrition and lifestyle shifts. Dr. Youn shares his pro tips for a simple skincare routine – (you don’t need tons of steps and products!) Plus, he answers burning questions about collagen supplements, sunscreen, retinol, lasers, and even vampire facials. I’m proud to share such a uniquely informed and empowered voice with the Be Well community today.We also cover:(00:01:53) Plastic Surgery Is a Last Resort(00:09:45) Holistic Healing Before & After Surgery(00:12:57) Nutrients To Support You for Surgery(00:14:33) Can You Turn Back the Clock Naturally?(00:18:52) Should You Supplement With Collagen?(00:24:29) Fighting Oxidative Stress on the Skin(00:29:09) Striving for Progress Over Perfection(00:32:34) How To Create a Simple Skincare Routine(00:36:35) Shining a Light on Sunscreen(00:39:40) Building a Bedtime Skincare Routine(00:46:12) Beyond Creams: Lasers, Light Therapy & Vampire FacialsResources:Click here for full show notesWebsite: dryoun.comRead: Younger For Life TikTok: @doctoryoun Instagram: @tonyyounmdYouTube: @DoctorYounPodcast: The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe 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.Cozy Earth | Get 35% off site wide when you use the code BEWELL at CozyEarth.com.LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Kelly to receive a free sample pack of LMNT electrolytes with any purchase!

Today, we have another special mash-up episode put together to celebrate my third (!) year of podcasting. It's hard to believe so much time has taken place since we first launched. But when I look around my life it's crazy to see how much has changed in that short period.As all of our lives continue to evolve in new and interesting ways, first and foremost, I'd like to thank you all for making this podcast a consistent part of your routine. We all have so many choices of what to watch or listen to, things to do and places to be. But, 12 million downloads later, it's also easy for me to see this community for what it is – dedicated to their health and that of their families, curious to learn more and grow as individuals, loving to themselves and the people around them, and ultimately, tuned in for the greater good of all.Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for joining me on this journey.This year, I really focused on bringing you experts at the very top of their fields, resulting in a guest list that we're very proud of, and excited to build upon in the future. Here’s a glimpse into some of my favorite convos of the season, with people I love and admire so much:Dr. Jolene Brighten, Is This Normal? A Guide to Women’s Health #242Dr. Stephanie Estima, Cycle Syncing: Balancing Hormones through Diet & Exercise #226Dr. Izabella Wentz, Tips for Optimal Thyroid Health & Adrenal Support #246Dr. Amy Shah, Calm Your Cravings and Support Your Mood #248Dr. Kelly & Juliet Starrett, Universal Habits & Practices to Make Your Body Work Better #244Rachael DeVaux, Rachael's Good Eats’ Nutrient-Rich Recipes & Whole Food Philosophy #247Click the links above to hear my full conversations with these guests. And don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel, where this mash-up is also available on video!We cover:(00:01:19) Sex Hormones: Balanced vs. Unbalanced (Dr. Jolene Brighten)(00:08:54) Lifestyle & Diet Tips to Match Your Phase of Cycle (Dr. Stephanie Estima)(00:17:48) Hashimoto's & Thyroid Health 101 (Dr. Izabella Wentz)(00:26:01) How the Gut Microbiome Impacts Our Hunger (Dr. Amy Shah)(00:32:43) Building a Healthy Body for the Long Term (Dr. Kelly & Juliet Starrett)(00:38:27) Finding Comfort on Your Health Journey (Rachael DeVaux)This episode is brought to you by:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/bewell.Primal Kitchen | Visit primalkitchen.com and use the code KELLYSFAVORITES at checkout for 15% off your order of $40 or more.MasterClass | This holiday season, give one annual membership and get one free at masterclass.com/bewell. Resources:Click here for full show notesConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: 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 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.MasterClass | This holiday season, give one annual membership and get one free at masterclass.com/bewell.Primal Kitchen | Visit primalkitchen.com and use the code KELLYSFAVORITES at checkout for 15% off your order of $40 or more.Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/Kelly.

Nicolas Jammet is the co-founder and chief concept officer of Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand that serves healthy food at scale. Nick and his co-founder started Sweetgreen in 2007, just three months after graduating from Georgetown. Their vision is to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast food – but far, far more transparent and honest. I'm really excited to welcome my friend Nick to the podcast today for one of our “founder” episodes. We talk about the founding story of Sweetgreen, the importance of food quality, sourcing, and transparency, how they’ve grown and evolved the brand since it began, why they decided to go seed oil free, how they’re influencing the way the next generation thinks about food, and how they hope to transform the world of fast food.We also cover:(00:01:18) The Story of Sweetgreen’s Mission To Redefine Fast Food(00:06:57) The Future of Sweetgreen: How They’re Evolving & Growing(00:12:11) All About Sourcing & Transparency: Setting a Quality Standard for Cooking Oils(00:20:17) Good for You Cravings: Shifting the Fast Food Paradigm(00:23:11) Transforming Next Generation’s Relationship to Food(00:32:54) Celebrating Protein Plates & Broadening the Sweetgreen MenuThis episode is brought to you by:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/bewell.LMNT | LMNT's new Chocolate Medley bundle is here for a limited time! Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Kelly to receive a free sample pack of LMNT electrolytes with any purchase!Cozy Earth | Get 35% off site wide when you use the code BEWELL at cozyearth.com.Resources:Click here for full show notesInstagram: @nicolasjammet and @sweetgreenWebsite: sweetgreen.comTwitter: @nicolasjammetLinkedIn: Nicolas JammetTikTok: @sweetgreenConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Kelly to receive a free sample pack of LMNT electrolytes with any purchase!Cozy Earth | Get 35% off site wide when you use the code BEWELL at CozyEarth.com.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.

Let's welcome my friend Gregg Renfrew, founder of Beautycounter and a true pioneer of clean beauty, to today's podcast. She founded Beautycounter in 2011, charting an innovative and deeply personal path for clean beauty. A champion of the people – Gregg continues to set the highest standards for safety as she pushes the industry forward, testifying in front of Congress to advance legislative reform so that everyone has access to safer products.She's also inspiring a community of thousands of women to demand better for themselves by supporting women's entrepreneurship. She's led Beautycounter's growth as it's launched more than a hundred safe, award winning products – ultimately building an omni-channel business that's proven that clean beauty isn't just a trend. It's here to stay.In this conversation, we delve into Gregg's pioneering work in clean beauty, what to avoid and prioritize in your beauty products, the growth of Beautycounter, and how her unwavering standards are shaping the future of beauty. It's an episode filled with inspiration, advocacy, and a vision for a cleaner, healthier world. I am so proud to share Gregg’s incredible impact with you, and grateful to have access to products that will be go-tos for me and my family for years to come.We also cover:(00:02:14) The Inspiration Behind Beautycounter(00:08:41) The Beginnings of Beautycounter(00:14:56) Why There’s a Lack of Regulation in the Beauty Industry(00:23:08) Beautycounter’s Standards in Manufacturing & Traceability(00:32:38) How To Simplify & Prioritize Your Clean Beauty Products(00:38:12) Powering Up Women & Creating Impact(00:50:01) What’s on the Horizon for Gregg & BeautycounterThis episode is brought to you by:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 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.Cozy Earth | Get 35% off site wide when you use the code BEWELL at cozyearth.com.Resources:Click here for full show notesGregg’s Instagram: @greggrenfrewWebsite: beautycounter.com/kellylevequeInstagram: @beautycounterYouTube: youtube.comKelly’s Clean Beauty Guide: bewellbykelly.comConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Cozy Earth | Get 35% off site wide when you use the code BEWELL at CozyEarth.com.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.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

For my 40th birthday, I decided to invest in my health by undergoing a full body MRI scan through Ezra, a New York based healthcare AI startup utilizing medical imaging and artificial intelligence to provide individuals with a full body cancer screening service that's fast, accurate, and more affordable than ever.Ezra is on a mission to create a new standard of preventative care and provide people with necessary knowledge to make decisions about their health. They look at 14 organs to advocate for early cancer detection as part of an annual health care screening.In today's podcast, I chat with Emi Gal, the CEO and founder of Ezra, Dr. Carol DerSarkissian, who is the medical director, and Dr. Daniel Sodickson, who is the scientific advisor (you can find their full bios at the end of the episode). We cover Ezra's full body MRI diagnostic process, how MRIs work, the common question regarding false positives, the use of AI and the future of imaging, Ezra's goal to reduce costs, as well as my own test results, and a lot more! This is not a sponsored podcast, but since early detection is the most effective cure for cancer we currently have, I felt like this technology was important to highlight in podcast form. If you're interested in going through with this type of an investment for your health, you can head to ezra.com/bewell to learn a little bit more about this technology – and use code BEWELLBYKELLY for $150 off.We also cover:(00:01:31) Exploring Ezra’s Diagnostic Process(00:10:14) Reviewing Kelly’s Ezra Report – Live!(00:23:10) Ezra’s Inspiration for Finding a Solution for Cancer(00:30:20) How Ezra Leverages AI for Cancer Screening(00:35:30) Different Types of MRIs & Partnering With Image Centers(00:42:32) Ezra Scoring Explained: Green to Yellow to Red(00:53:59) Developing A Plan To Cut Cost & Increase Early Detection of Cancer(00:58:22) Reducing Healthcare Costs & Appealing to Insurance Companies(01:05:47) Opportunities Beyond Cancer Detection(01:09:57) Dr. Dan: The MRI Expert(01:18:15) How MRIs Work & Addressing False Positives(01:32:33) The Latest Improvements With Ezra Flash AI & the Future of ImagingThis episode is brought to you by:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.Primal Kitchen | Visit primalkitchen.com and use the code KELLYSFAVORITES at checkout for 15% off your order of $40 or more.MasterClass | This holiday season, give one annual membership and get one free at masterclass.com/bewell.Resources:Click here for full show notesWebsite: ezra.comInstagram: @ezraincFacebook: facebook.com/ezraincConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Primal Kitchen | Visit primalkitchen.com and use the code KELLYSFAVORITES at checkout for 15% off your order of $40 or more.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.MasterClass | This holiday season, give one annual membership and get one free at masterclass.com/bewell.