Be Well by Kelly Leveque

Today’s roundtable episode brings together some of the most popular and impactful guests we’ve ever had on the podcast. These brilliant minds – doctors, bestselling authors, researchers, and visionaries in the wellness space – share lifestyle shifts we can incorporate into our routines to feel healthier, happier, and more energized. In this roundtable, we draw knowledge from previous episodes featuring leading experts:• Max Lugavere, The Genius Life: Nutrition for a Healthy Brain & Body (Without Counting Calories) #4• Kelly McGonigal, The Joy of Movement #2• Dr. Amy Shah, Intermittent Fasting for Women #16• Austin McGuffie, Easy Tips to Master Your Metabolism #169We cover essentials like the power of movement, sleep, and whole foods. Plus, we dive deeper into intermittent fasting, detoxing, and how to support a healthy gut microbiome. This episode features short-but-powerful excerpts with each guest. If you want to hear the full conversations, make sure to listen for episode numbers between each guest rotation. There’s so much to learn, so we’ll be releasing a follow-up Part 2 episode, with even more lifestyle tips, soon.We also cover…(01:00) The Dangers of Processed Foods & Toxins (Max Lugavere)• What to eat to prevent illness• How processed foods impact our brains, metabolism, and satiety• How the body regulates itself when you’re eating whole foods• Why Max doesn’t recommend counting calories• Tips to minimize your exposure to toxins • Max’s favorite ways to detox • Minimizing your reliance on plastic  • Cleaning up the water you drink(17:00) The Miraculous Power Of Movement for the Mind (Kelly McGonigal)  • The feel-better effect of movement on your mood and mindset• How being active in the long-term changes the structure of your brain• Why the brain becomes more sensitive to joy when you exercise• How movement makes you more resilient in the face of stress and trauma • The science behind how exercise impacts dopamine • What it means to release “hope molecules” into your bloodstream • Reaping the benefits of exercise without having to “fix” your body (29:00) Gut Check On Microbiome & Intermittent Fasting for Women (Dr. Amy Shah)• Signs you have a healthy gut microbiome• How your gut impacts your brain, immune system, and weight• The complexities of microbiome testing• Intermittent fasting as a helpful tool in your health journey • What most women get wrong when they first try intermittent fasting • How intermittent fasting can impact your cycle• Dr. Amy’s advice for how to get started with intermittent fasting (37:00) Creating Sustainable Health Habits That Stick (Austin McGuffie)• The importance of sleep for regulating insulin levels• Why you shouldn’t eat “naked carbs”• Why Austin eats most meals in a bowl • Austin’s simple formula for a nutritious meal • Nixing the all-or-nothing mentality around exercise• How to avoid blood sugar spikes • Implementing sustainable habits that work with your lifestyle * 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. Resources:• Max Lugavere, Website: maxlugavere.com• Max Lugavere, Instagram: @maxlugavere• Kelly McGonigal, Website: kellymcgonigal.com• Kelly McGonigal, Instagram: @kellymariemcgonigal• Dr. Amy Shah, Website: amymdwellness.com• Dr. Amy Shah, Instagram: @fastingmd• Austin McGuffie, Website: hoo.be/metabolismmentor• Austin McGuffie, Instagram: @austin.mcguffieConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe 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.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

This podcast covers a range of topics related to raising healthy and happy kids, including nutrition and gut health, handling picky eating, understanding tantrums and developing brains, communication, and independence. Experts and authors share insights on the importance of considering a child's diet and nutrition for mental health, strategies for dealing with picky eaters and power struggles, teaching healthy food choices, developing emotion regulation skills, asking good questions, setting a good example, and trusting parental instincts.

In today’s episode, I welcome my dear friend, Emma Lovewell, an author, health and wellness expert, and the top-rated Peloton instructor for more than five years. Emma teaches cycling, dance, and strength classes to millions of devoted fans across the world. Through her website, Live Learn Lovewell, she supports her community to cultivate an authentic, well-balanced life through healthy eating and movement. She recently released her first book, Live Learn Love Well, a memoir chronicling her incredible journey — from her childhood to taking the stage at Peloton.In this conversation, Emma shares her personal journey and lessons from her upbringing, the leaps of faith she took in her career, and how she learned to live a life of progress, not perfection. We talk about goal setting, speaking your dreams into existence, and how to give yourself grace and patience along the way. Like Emma herself, this conversation is optimistic, uplifting, and inclusive. Let’s welcome Emma Lovewell to the show, and get ready to go along for the ride. We also cover…00:06:00 — Emma’s Personal Journey & Finding Her Voice • What inspired her to write her book, Live Learn Love Well • Emma’s unique upbring in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts  • The challenges of growing up biracial in a predominantly white community • Discovering her creative passions and entrepreneurial spirit from a young age • Finding her voice through music, movement, and performance • The valuable lessons Emma learned from her mom00:21:00 — Stepping Out Of Her Comfort Zone & On To The Peloton Stage  • How Emma emailed the CEO of Peloton to land an audition • Taking leaps of faith to go after your dreams• What it was like teaching her first live ride• Creating deep connections with her riders through the screen• The messages she wants all of her riders to take away from her classes 00:36:00 — Striving For Progress, Not Perfection • How Emma grappled with her own perfectionism • Tips to trust in the process instead of focusing on the destination • Sharing your goals and speaking them into existence • Emma’s advice for writing your goals in pencil, not pen • Emma’s personal and professional goals for the next 3 to 5 years 00:45:00 — Emma’s Wellness Philosophies & Self-Care Routine • Emma’s toolkit to care for her mind, body, and spirit • Emma’s nutrition advice for adding more vegetables to your day • The role therapy plays in her wellness routine • The importance of having an abundance philosophy vs. a deprivation mindsetResources:• Instagram: @emmalovewell• Twitter: @emmalovewell• TikTok: @emma_lovewell• YouTube: @EmmaLovewell• Read: Live Learn Love Well by Emma Lovewell • Website: livelearnlovewell.com/Connect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: 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.LMNT | Go to DrinkLMNT.com/Kelly to order a free sample pack of LMNT electrolytes. Just pay shipping (only $5 if you're in the US)!Primal Kitchen | Visit primalkitchen.com and use the code KELLYSFAVORITES at checkout for 15% off your order of $40 or more.Zero Acre | Head over to zeroacre.com/kelly and use code KELLY at checkout to claim an exclusive offer.

In today's episode, I welcome Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Michael Moss, author of two New York times bestselling books on the processed food industry: Salt, Sugar, and Fat and Hooked. He's a frequent guest of newscasts from the CBS This Morning to the BBC, and he spent his career as an investigative reporter with the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.Michael helps us pull back the curtain on the big business of food to understand how chemists are getting you hooked on processed products. We talk about the “blisspoint”, the power of food memory, why our biology is mismatched to our current food environment, how the food industry has controlled the diet industry, and how we can flip the switch on food giants for better health and more appreciation for the food we eat. Let's welcome Michael Moss to the show.We also cover…00:02:00 — How Processed Foods Are Engineered for Addiction• Michael’s work with the investigations group at the New York Times during 9/11• The story behind his Pulitzer Prize winning reporting on the food system and food safety• Uncovering engineering of the “bliss point” and “flavor burst” in food • Devious aspects of convenient processed food and the science behind habit• Read: Salt, Sugar, Fat by Michael Moss• The impact of food memories00:16:00 — Exploring Food Chemistry & Diet Industry Deception • Explaining how processed foods don’t have a satiety backing• Understanding the term vanishing caloric density• Read: Hooked by Michael Moss• What’s going on in flavor labs in the food industry?• The mismatch between our biology and the food environment• How Michael believes we can bring about change in the food industry • Tristan Harris of Social Dilemma: tristanharris.com• Ways that the food industry has taken control of the dieting industry00:31:00 — Changing Our Food Story: Tips for Parents & Consuming Responsibly• Michael’s advice on engaging with processed foods and their addictive nature• Get ahead of mid-day cravings • How to get kids to enjoy vegetables• Communicating and setting boundaries with kids around junk food • Creative ways to show kids that good food is slow food• Pasturebird: pasturebird.com (use code “BEWELLBYKELLY” for a discount)Resources:• Website: mossbooks.us• Twitter: @MichaelMossCConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe 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.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Blood sugar regulation isn't just for a select few; it's a universal key to health, vitality, and the enjoyment of life. As humans thriving in our beautifully complex world, our goal is to be realistic, and not restrict ourselves.Today, we’re revisiting conversations with previous guests who've shared invaluable tools on how to maintain this crucial balance, helping us lead a healthier, more energetic life. The concept is simple, but the effects are profound; it all comes down to managing your blood sugar levels. Whether it's quinoa or cake, the breakdown of any carbohydrate we consume produces glucose – our primary energy source. The trick is to balance our blood sugar levels, not too high and not too low, to avoid those insulin spikes and crashes. This balance allows for consistent energy and effective fat burn throughout the day. But how do we achieve this balance? It's not about eating less or skipping meals. Rather, it's about focusing on the "#fab4" in each meal – fat, protein, fiber, and greens. This approach helps to naturally stabilize our blood sugar, offering us the gift of vitality and wellbeing. On this roundtable journey, we draw insights from previous episodes featuring brilliant minds like:• Dr. Casey Means: Level Up your Metabolic Health #103• Dr. Ben Bikman: How to Fight Chronic Illness at its Source #83• Dr. Mariza Snyder: Eating to Support Your Hormones and Blood Sugar #195• Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew: How to use a CGM to Master your Metabolic Health #217• Jessie Inchauspe: Balance Your Blood Sugar, Feel Your Best #144 and Join the Glucose Revolution & Hack Your Blood Sugar #176We also cover…00:02:00 — Why Insulin Is the Metabolic Boss (Dr. Ben Bilkman)• Introduction to blood sugar• What is insulin and why is it produced?• Insulin’s role in the brain and brain disorders00:06:00 — Healthy Levels & Development of Insulin Resistance (Dr. Casey Means) • Why we need to keep insulin in a narrow range• How insulin resistance happens• How to become metabolically flexible• Using fat versus glucose for energy consumption• How your gut microbiome influences how your body breaks down carbohydrates00:10:00 — How to Identify if Our Insulin Levels Are Off (Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew) • Oatmeal isn’t as good for you as you think• Symptoms of blood sugar drops• Recognizing the impacts of sugar on focus and retention• Smart food choices to feel more satisfied and balanced throughout the day• Using Levels to understand how your food is impacting blood sugar00:19:00 — Insulin’s Role in PCOS (Dr. Ben Bilkman)• Why insulin inhibits ovulation for women of reproductive age• How glucose and insulin is related to PCOS • Understanding the pivotal role of fat cells and fertility00:22:00 — Why Insulin Sensitivity & Blood Sugar Balance Is Important for Hormone Balance (Dr. Mariza Snyder)• Why it’s more common to have insulin resistance in your 40’s• Cultivating metabolic health and flexibility in your 40’s• Why blood sugar balance is important for hormone balance00:30:00 — Plagues of Prosperity: Diseases Caused by Insulin Resistance (Dr. Ben Bikman)• Read: Why We Get Sick by Benjamin Bikman • Insulin resistance causing brain disease• Impact on men’s fertility00:40:00 — Hacks For Blood Sugar Balance (Jessie Inchauspe & Dr. Casey Means)• How eating your food in the right order can reduce glucose spikes• Ideas for how to eat more veggies• What happens when you start a meal with bread or high glucose foods• Read: Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar• Why you should start your day with a savory breakfast• Benefits of food pairing for blood sugar balanceResources:• Dr. Ben Bikman, Website: pdbio.byu.edu/bikman-lab• Dr. Ben Bikman, Instagram: @benbikmanphd• Dr. Casey Means, Instagram: ‎@drcaseyskitchen• Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew, Instagram: @drkelleychew• Dr. Mariza Snyder, Website: drmariza.com• Dr. Mariza Snyder, Instagram: @drmariza • Jessie Inchauspe, Website: jessieinchauspe.com• Jessie Inchauspe, Instagram: @glucosegoddess• Levels, ‎Website: levels.link/kelly (2 free months of membership)• Levels, Instagram: ‎@levelsConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe 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.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.

Today's guest is Dr. Stephen Cabral, a board-certified naturopathic doctor and founder of the Cabral Wellness Institute. He's on a mission to help people understand that there is always a reason why you have not achieved your wellness goals and that you can get well again. At seventeen, Dr. Cabral was diagnosed with a life-altering illness and given no hope for recovery. It was only after he traveled all over the world and discovered how to combine ancient Ayurvedic healing practices with state of the art naturopathic and functional medicine, did he understand how to fully rebalance the body, reenergize it with life and feel his best.In this episode, we get extra personal – decoding my own minerals and metals test to uncover strengths, and yes, areas which can be improved. Dr. Cabral and his team have seen over a quarter of a million clients; through their functional medicine, lab testing, and personalized wellness plans, they’ve helped people regain and rebalance their mind and body to recover from autoimmune issues, thyroid, fatigue, hormone, weight gain, digestive, childhood, mood, skin, and dozens of other hard to treat health conditions.Special thanks to Dr. Cabral because he hooked it up! He’s offering free minerals and metals tests to the first 100 Be Well By Kelly listeners, all you have to pay is the shipping and handling. You’re invited to visit stephencabral.com/Kelly to start your own testing journey, today.We also cover…00:02:00 — Breaking Down My Minerals Test & Tools for Stress Management• How Dr. Cabral’s own health journey in high school influenced him to get into natural health• The most important things people need to address to level up their health• Types of functional medicine tests that can inform your lifestyle changes for optimal health• Evaluating Kelly’s calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium levels• How minerals are related to our fight or flight stress response• Ways to reduce stress in your daily life00:31:00 — Essential Minerals for Pregnancy & What To Look For In Your Supplements• Why zinc is so important for your immune system• How to combat low iron during pregnancy • Pulling back the curtain on prenatals: most important minerals and how to get them• How the mineral deficiency in food supply can impact our electrolytes• Why most people need more magnesium• What to look for in your supplements• Can you get everything in one supplement?00:43:00 — Decoding My Heavy Metals Test & Tips for Detoxing Safely & Naturally• Looking at Kelly’s heavy metals test: lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and aluminum• Why you should be weary of rice-based products• Hume Supernatural (use the code KELLYPODCAST for 15% off your first order.)• How to naturally do a heavy metal detox• Equilife heavy metal detox: equi.life/products/heavy-metal-detox• The ideal time to detox if you’re pregnant or nursing• How to lower mercury and aluminum levels• Omega-3 supplementation for all women• The Big 5 functional medicine tests and how they can help you feel your bestResources:• Website: stephencabral.com• Minerals and Metals Test: stephencabral.com/Kelly (first 100 people only pay for s&h)• Read: The Rain Barrel Effect by Dr. Stephen Cabral• Podcast: The Cabral Concept• Instagram: @stephencabral• Twitter: @stephencabral• Facebook: @drstephencabral• YouTube: @stephencabralConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Zero Acre | Head over to zeroacre.com/kelly and use code KELLY at checkout to claim an exclusive offer.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.

In today's episode, we’re joined by Dr. Latt Mansor, a distinguished researcher and world-renowned expert in physiology and metabolism, holding a PhD from Oxford where he conducted pioneering research. Dr. Mansor serves as research lead for the wellness product brand, HVMN, where he oversees the company's initiatives and collaborations with universities and research institutions.He's made significant contributions in understanding the role of exogenous ketones, work which forms the basis of our conversation today. I've been using exogenous ketones since 2017, and the technology has improved vastly, starting as salts and moving to esters. Now, the best-of-the-best on the market is a diol.Dr. Latt explains the use and role of exogenous ketones in everything from lowering inflammation to supporting healing through a traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's, and dementia; how exogenous ketones work in the body and their benefits; and why the United States government has contracts with him to provide energy to our elite men and women on the front line.I also share my own experience with ketones and how I’m using them, postpartum, to feel my best. I'm so impressed with how the technology has improved, how much better it tastes, how great you can feel, and all of the amazing benefits. If you’d like to try Ketone-IQ, use the code KELLY for 20% off of your first order with HVMN. Note, this is an affiliate discount code from which I may receive a commission.We also cover…00:02:00 — How Ketones Impact Brain Function & Energy • Dr. Latt’s journey to working in metabolism research• Endogenous ketones and exogenous ketones explained• Why the brain needs glucose to function• How the brain creates energy from ketones• The difference between ketone ester and ketone diol00:27:00 — Benefits of Ketosis & Using Ketones for Postpartum & Depression• What it feels like to be in ketosis• How Kelly used ketones pre-pregnancies• Read: Brain Energy by Chris Palmer • Mitochondria & Mental Illness: Finding Hope & Healing in Our Cells with Dr. Chris Palmer #250• Kentone diols for pregnancy and postpartum• The link between ketones, mitochondrial health, and improving depression• Use cases for ketones related to brain cognition and memory improvement00:43:00 — Metabolic Flexibility & Ketones’ Role in Healing Brain Disease • Situations where Kelly recommends using exogenous ketones for clients• Dose recommendations • Metabolic flexibility and why it’s important• How ketones influence our ability to have strong brain function later in life• How a ketogenic diet can help with brain diseases• Use cases for Ketone IQ in hospitals with traumatic brain injury patients• Running Through Hell: Enduring Ultrarunning & Boosting Mental Health · Lisa TamatiResources:• Website: hvmn.com (Use code KELLY for a 20% discount)• Instagram: @lattmansor• Instagram: @hvmn• Listen: HVMN PodcastConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:LMNT | For a limited time, go to DrinkLMNT.com/Kelly to grab the grapefruit electrolyte drink mix before it's gone and get a free sample pack with purchase.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.

Today's guest is Dr. Andy Galpin. He's a tenured professor at Cal State Fullerton, where he's the Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance and the founder and Director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. He is a human performance scientist with a PhD in human bioenergetics and over one hundred peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Dr. Galpin has worked with elite athletes from Olympic Gold medalists to champions in the NFL, MLB, UFC, NFL – you name it. He's also the co-founder of Absolute Rest Biomolecular Athlete and Rapid Health and Performance.In this episode, we break down his most tried-and-true tips for busy professionals. Dr. Galpin shares the same tips and tricks he recommends for his wife, a mom of two kids, like her specific workout routine and what a typical day of eating looks like in their house. We also talk about the myth of avoiding carbs for good sleep, the best advice for getting more quality sleep, interacting in a healthy way with fitness technology, and so much more.We also cover…00:01:00 — A Custom Workout Regimen for Busy Moms• The most efficient way to work out when you have 30 minutes or less per day• N.E.A.T. activities explained• The research behind making changes in less than 3 days/week• Tips for maximizing your time in your workouts• Benefits of workout classes• Should we prioritize strength or cardio workouts?00:28:00 — Raising Awareness of the Pros & Cons of Wearable Fitness Technology • How to interact with fitness technology without hindering our ability to use our intuition • Read: Unplugged by Dr. Andy Galpin• Benefits and downfalls of fitness technology• Why you shouldn’t try to hack your fitness technology• The fastest way to decrease your biological age00:40:00 — How to Achieve Better Sleep & Macronutrient Balance• Tried and true things people can focus on for quality sleep• Standard sleep hygiene rules• What to eat before bed for optimal sleep• Tips for tracking food• How to achieve a macronutrient balance in each meal• How to make healthy food taste better• The #1 macro to curb cravings and have more energyResources:• Website: andygalpin.com• Website: absoluterest.com• Rapid Health Optimization: andygalpin.com/rapid-health-performance• Instagram: @drandygalpin• Twitter: @drandygalpin• YouTube: Dr. Andy Galpin• Podcast: How to Counter Anxiety + Sleep Like a Baby with Andrew Huberman #001Connect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe 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.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Today's guest is my friend and celebrity fitness trainer, Ben Bruno. He works with an extremely wide range of clients from professional athletes and musicians to actors and models such as Justin Timberlake, Kate Upton, and Chelsea Handler. He even works with his mom and he's been known for his weight training routines for years.He also offers a six week program through his website for people who can't train with him in person in Los Angeles, and he demonstrates workouts on his Instagram where he has over 288,000 followers. When he is not working with clients, he's consulting with several professional sports organizations, lecturing trainers internationally, writing for publications like Men's and Women's Health, and appearing on the Today Show.In this conversation Ben shares his inspiring journey from a debilitating back injury to finding his passion for training and beginning his career at one of the top gyms in the nation. He shares his recipe for an effective workout backed by top athletes, tips for staying motivated, and how to achieve lasting, sustainable results. It's a pleasure to welcome my friend, Ben Bruno to the show.We also cover…00:01:00 — From Chronic Pain to Career Success: Ben's Journey of Recovery & Transformation• Ben’s personal story overcoming a chronic back injury • How weight training in physical therapy helped Ben recover mentally and physically• How Ben made his way to personal training• How Ben ended up working under nationally recognized trainer, Mike Boyle00:24:00 — Empowering Mental Health through Training• How training supported Ben in his mental health journey• Lessons learned from having a lot of anger & rebelling as a young man• Tips for staying motivated • How often you should be training• Most effective type of workout and Ben’s preferred programming• Detriment of overtraining00:41:00 — Ben's Training Philosophies, Favorite Exercises & At Home 6-Week Program• Ben’s training philosophies for a good workout • Benefits of isolation and compound movements• Ben’s favorite exercises for optimal results• Ben’s 6 week program you can do at home• What’s wrong with “entertrainment” style trainingResources:• Website: benbruno.com• 6 Week Program: benbruno.com/starterpack/ • Instagram: @benbrunotraining• YouTube: Ben Bruno TrainingConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: 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.Primal Kitchen | Visit primalkitchen.com and use the code KELLYSFAVORITES at checkout for 15% off your order of $40 or more.

For over a decade, Dr. Vincent Pedre, founder of The Happy Gut Life, has devoted his career as a medical doctor to helping patients improve their wellbeing and quality of life by building the foundation of gut health that supports total physical and mental wellness. He believes that healing begins in the kitchen through the foods that we eat. He inspires people to make the changes that will have a lasting positive impact on their health and the health of their community. His teachings, products, and gut-boosting programs have transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, allowing them to regain the quality of life they were seeking.Dr. Pedre has been a leader in the gut space since the success of his first book, The Happy Gut Life. His latest, The Gut Smart Protocol, is a culmination of his 20 plus years of clinical experience and research as a functional gut expert. In today's episode, we learn all about his new book and how true wellness is achieved by the power of the gut-body-mind-spirit connection.We also cover…00:01:00 — Using Meditation & Functional Medicine to Reverse Gut Issues • Growing up with gut issues and how it impacts quality of life• Using meditation to conquer fears• The difference between Western and functional medicine approaches to healing the body• How the microbiome functions and what it does• The connection between antibiotics and leaky gut00:25:00 — Cultivating the Gut-Body-Mind-Spirit Connection• The main culprits of leaky gut• Why we need to look at the whole system of the body• What factors impact the gut the most?• Environmental threats to gut health• Why you have to cut out alcohol to heal the gut• Overcoming the mental hurdle of making lifestyle changes• How to take action in your health journey• Tips for anyone who’s sober curious00:41:00 — Smart Tools for Improving Gut Health• How stress impacts healing• Tools to calm stress• Recognizing the benefits of facing challenges• Different foods that can heal the gut• Is cheese good for your gut?• Treating your gut like your friend• Gut Love Meditation: gutsmartprotocol.com/recordingsResources:• Instagram: @drpedre• Website: gutsmartprotocol.com• Twitter: @drpedre • Facebook: Dr. Vincent Pedre• Read: Happy Gut Life by Dr. Vincent Pedre• Read: The Gut Smart Protocol by Dr. Vincent Pedre• Shop: Mullein Garlic Herbal OilConnect with Kelly:• kellyleveque.com• Instagram: @bewellbykelly• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:LMNT | For a limited time, go to DrinkLMNT.com/Kelly to grab the grapefruit electrolyte drink mix before it's gone and get a free sample pack with purchase.Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly.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.