Be Well by Kelly Leveque

My friend Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and more. He is the host of the Art of Being Well podcast and the author of Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum, and the New York Times bestseller, Intuitive Fasting.His new book, Gut Feelings, demystifies the gut-brain connection and provides a framework to repair the relationship between what you eat and how you feel. In this episode, Dr. Cole and I go through all of the strategies he shares in his book to get rid of shame around food, feel your best, and heal your relationship with food and your body at the same time.Our mental and physical health are so intertwined, and I’m grateful that Dr. Cole has taken the time to make current science accessible in his new book, and provide healing tools and resources we need to improve our overall wellness from the inside out. Grab Gut Feelings and tune into this episode to learn more!We also cover…00:04:58 —Being Mindful of What You’re Feeding Your Head & Your Heart• Setting the stage for how intertwined our mental and physical health are• Shameflammation: How shame related to eating can really have an effect on how you feel• Food confusion in this overwhelming vortex of health and wellness information• Finding middle ground between the toxic diet culture and anti-diet culture• Advice for someone who is orthorexic or has disordered eating around healthy foods • Being in a state of presence with our food choices00:21:40 —How Unresolved Trauma Influences our Physical Health• How unresolved traumas can manifest in our body• How the ACE score can help provide insight into your mental and physical health• Metaphysical meals and protocols Dr. Will has developed to fight inflammation• Regulating your nervous system and the vagus nerve00:28:23 —The Gut-Brain Connection & Alcohol’s Impact on Brain Function• What the gut-brain connection is • Brain inflammation and its connection to mental illness• Alcohol and the gut brain connection• Uncovering recent medical studies around alcohol and brain function • Alternatives to alcohol if you’re interested in shifting the paradigm00:40:26 —Sustainable Ways to Decrease Stress • How chronic stress is the ultimate junk food• How hustle culture normalizes the acceptance of chronic stress• How to overcome inner resistance and make a choice to change• Strengthening your ability to say no• What you can expect from Gut Feelings: recipes, the 21 day plan & somatic practicesResources:• Website: drwillcole.com• Instagram: @drwillcole• Read: Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel by Dr. Will Cole • YouTube: Dr. Will Cole• Podcast: The Art of Being Well with Dr. Will Cole• Tik Tok:

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a pioneer in women's medicine, an award-winning board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, and certified sex counselor. She's the author of Beyond the Pill and Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth, and a fierce patient advocate who is completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances.Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones. In this episode we talk about three important topics in her newest book, Is This Normal?: your sexual self, your cyclical self, and her 28-day plan to bring your hormones back into balance. This new book comes with a free cookbook when you pre-order or order online, and it helps you understand your body and identify hormone imbalances that you may be able to treat naturally. I’m so grateful for Dr. Brighten for being a beacon of truth, sharing all of her knowledge, and giving women a place to talk about the things that nobody talks about. Grab a copy of her new book, Is This Normal?, today, and enjoy this conversation with Dr. Brighten.We also cover…00:07:10 — Understanding Your Sexual SelfWhat’s normal when it comes to sex and libidoFocusing on what’s normal for you versus comparing your libido to othersHow hormones influence your sexual desireWhen in your ovulatory cycle you will likely feel most and least arousedExcitation and inhibition Things that put the “breaks” on intimacy; especially stressAcknowledging the mental burden women carryTrauma, deep hurts, and common issues for heteronormative relationships that affect libidoWhat’s normal: masturbation and orgasmsRead: She Comes First by Ian Kerner00:48:13 — Identify Hormone Imbalances & Heal NaturallyHow common hormone imbalances manifest in our livesAdvice for women in the perimenopause phase experiencing estrogen dominanceAlcohol’s impact on ovarian function and hormonesVitamin, diet and lifestyle recommendations for natural hormone balancingWhat you can expect to accomplish with her 28-day programResources:Website: drbrighten.comRead: Is This Normal? by Dr. Jolene BrightenInstagram: @drjolenebrightenYouTube: Dr. Jolene Brighten TikTok: Dr. Jolene BrightenBWBK Episode:

I’m excited to welcome Katherine Morgan Schafler to the show! She's a psychotherapist, writer, speaker, and the former onsite therapist at Google. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology at UC Berkeley before obtaining two masters from Columbia University. Additionally, she completed her postgraduate training and certification at the Association of Spirituality and Psychotherapy in NYC. Today I'm bringing Katherine on to talk about her recently published book, The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control, which is designed to help you understand the different types of perfectionism, how your perfectionism can work for you, (not against you), and how to embrace it. We talk about the sociocultural issues ambitious women face, the importance of living in alignment with what you truly value, and how you can harness perfectionism in a healthy way to be your most authentic self. Having these conversations inspires me to take a beat and think about how I am being thoughtful with my days, my energy, and my time, and I’m so grateful to Katherine for sharing her professional advice with us. If you’re a fellow self-proclaimed perfectionist, make sure to take the perfectionist profile quiz on her website to understand your type, and pick up a copy of her new book, The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control, to learn more.We also cover…00:01:32 — Perfectionism Isn’t a Bad ThingKatherine’s career journeyRead: The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and PowerThe sociocultural issues with languaging used to describe womenMaladaptive vs adaptive perfectionismCommercial wellness labeling perfectionism as “bad” when it isn’tWhy high functioning people suffer from stress and depression How to begin working through what doesn’t feel right in your life00:19:44 — Living in Alignment with Your ValuesPleasure’s role in finding what makes you happyThe difference between immediate gratification and pleasureThe connection between perfectionism and happinessTwo questions Katherine encourages ambitious, high-achieving women to ask themselvesBreaking the illusion of control00:32:06 — How to Unleash Your Perfectionism in a Healthy WayThe different types of perfectionism and each one’s advantages and liabilities Take the perfectionist profile quiz: perfectionistsguide.com/quizWhat types of perfectionists Kelly and Katherine areDr. Kristin Neff's framework: 3 skills for responding to yourself compassionatelyReframing the idea of productivityManage Your Energy, Not Your Time by Tony Schwartz and Catherine McCarthyResources:Website: perfectionistsguide.comRead: The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power by Katherine Morgan SchaflerTake the quiz: perfectionistsguide.com/quizInstagram: @katherinemorganschaflerLinkedIn:...

On today's podcast, we chat with two amazing women about a nonprofit that has quickly grown near and dear to my heart, Eat REAL. I’m joined by Nora LaTorre, the CEO of Eat REAL. Nora is currently working with over 500 schools to solve the root cause of the health crisis facing our children, and has a rapidly scaling climate change solution to boot.Joining her is Erin Primer, Director of Food and Nutrition Services at SanLuis Coastal Unified School District, located in Central California. Erin brings over fifteen years of experience in the food industry, ranging from high quality catering to hospitals and universities. With two young children of her own, she is passionate about upgrading the food that is served in cafeterias across the country. Together, they have removed fifteen pounds of consumed sugar per kid in Erin's school district while reallocating funds to local vendors supplying one hundred percent grass-fed beef burgers (served up every week), local olive oil, kiwis, and more.Eat REAL has a goal to shift $1B of school food purchasing power by 2025 to greener, more sustainable, healthier meals so every child can flourish. If you're interested in making change at the district level or in supporting policy change here in California or throughout the United States, head to eatreal.org and see how you can get involved.We also cover…00:04:19 — Transforming Food Programs in SchoolsHow Eat REAL increases awareness and access to real food in school cafeteriasThe power behind supporting local businesses & advocating for changeWho can participate in being an agent of changeSharing the story behind Eat REAL — small steps to achieve big changeSwapping packaged, processed foods, and centralized distribution to local farmersHow to create a local, diversified food portfolio, and move dollars to your local marketIntegrating food products that are abundant and accessible in your area00:20:49 — Setting Better Food Standards for KidsBoundaries on  sugar intake for kidsDebunking Food Industry Myths with Dr. Robert Lustig #157Eat REAL’s food values and certification standards for schoolsHow parents can advocate for alignment on rules and regulations of school lunchesSpecialty food companies that are conscious about limiting sugar in their productsPrimal Kitchen and Serenity KidsViewing schools as the largest leverage point in our food system to impact kids’ healthEat REAL’s assessment process – valuing nutrition & sustainability00:36:24 — More Plants Please: Getting Kids to Eat More Fruits & VeggiesRaising the bar on national school lunch standards What a typical lunch tray looks like: protein, vegetables, fruit, and grain servingsMaking...

Dr. Kelly Blodgett is redefining the modern dental experience. Over the past 20 years, he’s created a practice recognized as an international hotspot for integrative biological dentistry and dental tourism. He attracts people who seek a holistic and biological approach to their oral health and whole body health.Through his weekly Toxic Tuesday and Wellness Wednesday social media posts, Dr. Kelly shares important truths not commonly discussed in traditional dental settings. His content illustrates his patients’ incredible journeys back to health while providing best practices for predictable oral and systemic health – fascinating subjects that serve as table stakes for today’s ultra-informative conversation as well.We talk about the biological way of approaching root canals and fillings, oral hygiene, regaining health, demystifying health issues caused by teeth, and the theorized connection between root canals and cancer. Given my own recent struggles with oral health, I’ve been so excited to have Dr. Kelly on the show. I’m thrilled to share his deep understanding and proven best practices for biohacking oral health with the community today.We also cover…00:02:24 — Dr. Kelly’s View on Holistic Dentistry Identifying the start of digestion – our mouth!Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ by Giulia EndersToxicity of most modern dentistry practices and the detached view of oral healthKelly’s personal experience with longterm root canal complications Oral anatomy 101 – where we’re most susceptible to harmful microbes Risks associated with root canals Self-advocacy and trusting experience/intuitionPrioritizing the identification of the root cause before treatment 00:18:20 – A New Approach to Cavities, Fillings & Root Canals Lifestyle and diet choices lead to decline in oral health The impact chronic acidity & excessive snacking has on your enamel Toddlers, snacking, and an increase in cavities Testing root canal teeth for microbes (and finding a lot of them)Dr. Kelly’s Toxic Tuesday social media seriesBioenergetics of a dead toothDr. Simon Yu’s work with acupuncture meridian assessmentsRoot canals impact on your immune function & the lymphatic system 00:32:20 – Exploring & Unpacking the Risks of Root CanalsDr. Kelly’s preference for ceramic implants Leveraging the immune system to heal Expected healing time for extraction & implant processCeramic vs. titanium implants Exploring the theorized link between root canals & breast cancer Understanding the risks of microbial infectionsA biological approach to oral care00:45:15 — Dr. Kelly’s Expert Recommendations Fluoride, Yes or No?Level Up Your Training with Dr. Stacy Sims...

Today's guest is Eve Rodsky. She wrote the book Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live), which gamifies the life management system to help partners and families reimagine their relationships. She's elevated the cultural conversation about the value of unpaid labor and care, and provides a system that trades in assumptions for values based decision-making. Asking the simple, yet profound question, “what would happen if we treated our homes as our most important organization?” Eve’s New York Times bestselling book was one of Reese's book club picks, followed by an award-winning documentary and book sequel “Find Your Unicorn Space: How to Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too Busy World.”We also cover…00:02:08 — Bringing Awareness to the ‘Invisible Work’ ConversationHousehold inequalities that prevent us from exploring our creative spaceGoing from a lawyer to a gender division of labor expertHer dreams of smashing glass ceilings to feeling emotionally and physically abandoned at work and at homeThe start of her Fair Play journey after becoming a mother of twoLearning that 93% of household work is done by mothersWhy invisible work remains unseen for late stage capitalist patriarchy to continuePushing for equality in the school system 00:11:40 – Quantifying the “Sh*t I do” Spreadsheets for Maternal tasksDispelling the conditioned belief placed on mothers to manage the householdCreate an ownership mindset with Fair Play cardsHow the ‘lead dad’ movement started creating more connection in their livesTurning the mom and dad job description into an even playing field Kelly’s take on her non-traditional household & addressing mom guiltSharing the Magic Suit (invisible workload)Checking in with your partner to divide up the workloadHow taking ownership and accountability for mistakes creates new relationship dynamics00:24:35 — Setting Boundaries, Systems, and Communication in the Home Learning to treat your home as the most important organizationApplying her project management skills to her own homeSetting boundaries around your ‘availability’ as a mother“Why did I have to earn my own personal time?”The generational disconnect: from selfless to selfishWomen’s time being infinite like sand, and men’s time being finite like diamondsChanging the narrative that has led us to become compliant in our own oppression00:38:08 — Protecting Your Unicorn Space3 exercises to create curiosity, connection, and completionDefining your guilt & shame Setting up your Unicorn Space by outlining your valuesCreating the system behind setting boundariesWhy stripping your values strips you of yourselfHonoring your partner’s creative spaceTrade in assumptions for value-based decision making with Fair Play & Unicorn SpaceResources:Website: EveRodsky.com Instagram: @everodskyInstagram:

Dr. Mark Hyman is back with his new book, Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life. It was published on February 21st, and it explains the science of longevity, including the cutting-edge developments in science and medicine that, once applied correctly, can reverse your biological age as you grow chronologically older. He maps out the Young Forever program, offering critical information in optimizing our core biological systems, as well as how to eat, exercise, and live for longevity.If you don't know, Dr. Mark Hyman is a senior advisor for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and the director of the UltraWellness Center. He’s a New York Times bestselling author and board president for clinical affairs at the Institute of Functional Medicine. He is also the host of one of the leading health podcasts, The Doctor’s Pharmacy, and is a regular medical contributor to several television show networks including CBS, This Morning Today, Good Morning America, The View, and CNN.It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Mark Hyman back to the show to discuss his latest book and help all of you rediscover the fountain of youth we all are longing for.Yes, the fountain of youth is in play, folks. It’s exciting stuff and, as always, backed by real research and science. We also cover…00:01:32 — Living Your Most Optimal LifeNormal aging vs. abnormal agingA functional medicine approach to wellnessIntro to the 10 underlying hallmarks of aging & breaking down the 4 longevity switchesUnderstanding  the way our bodies react to  foodWhy building muscle is the key to longevityBenefits of fasting 12-14 hours to boost autophagyBreaking your fast with 30 grams of a complete protein (containing Leucine)00:16:06 — Lifestyle & Diet Changes to Support  Healthy AgingLifestyle edits vs. stacking pharmaceuticalsFoods (common and not) that activate AMPKYoung Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest LifeRecommendations for what NOT to eatIncorporating more phytochemicals into your dietIncreasing protein intake as we age  Keeping healthy fats in your diet Dr. Mark’s shift from cardio and yoga into resistance training at 5900:24:49 — Managing the Effects of Good & Bad StressPutting your body in a state of healthy stress (hormesis)Ancient roots of hot and cold therapies Step-by-step morning routine Dr. Mark shares his anti-aging shake recipe with Urolithin ALearning from the Blue Zones to mitigate stressPractices for discharging bad stress Live 7 years longer through meaning and purposeImprove your epigenetic expression with cuddling00:33:44 — Supplements: How, What, When, Why?Supercharging Your Nutrient Status with Dr. Chris Kresser #23580% of wellness is diet, exercise, sleep, stress management,20% is the margin outside of lifestyle – supplements, technology, etc.Superstar phytochemicals to consider supplementing Supplementing creatine & whey protein to build...

Today's guests are Vanessa and Xander Marin, your new couple BFFs. The pair are co-hosts of the popular podcast Pillow Talks, where they cover juicy topics and share their real world relationship advice. They are the sex education you wish you had, with proven tips that have helped hundreds and thousands of couples create a sex life beyond their wildest dreams. In their new book, Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life, they share how couples can have fun talking about sex while keeping the spark alive and stay emotionally connected throughout the whole process. Vanessa and Xander open up to their own experiences in their relationship and apply what they’ve learned to help couples at any stage in their intimacy journey.We also cover…00:02:09 — Becoming a Sex TherapistThe very first sex talk…with the parents. Why is it so hard for us to talk about sex?Sex therapy as a careerMaking sex therapy as joyful as buying cookbooksInternal beliefs that prevent couples from talking about sex De-shaming & normalizing sex talks 00:11:30— Important Conversations For A Couple’s Sex LifeTaking the first step to initiate the conversation of sexWhy communication is the key to creating your dream sex life Simple, practical tips to maintain an emotional connectionDevelop cheat codes that speak to each other’s love languages How to stop focusing on what’s wrong with the relationship00:23:00 – Uncovering your Desires Inside & Outside of the Bedroom Finding new ways to initiate sex that feel like an invitationFun ways to spice up your long-term relationshipChange your delivery, change your energyFamily friendly initiation phrases for couples with kids The two main mismatched sex drive typesRemoving the obligation of sex for your partnerLearning to gently turn your partner & find other ways to please one another00:40:15 – Discovering Pleasure for Yourself & Your PartnerWhy there’s no such thing as being universally good in bedFun exercises that bring you pleasureOvercoming the narrow expectations around sex for menThe orgasm gap: what do women really need Using pleasure mapping to open lines of communication with positive feedbackSubtle changes to keep the spark alive in a relationshipWhy all-or-nothing leads to negative resultsFinding the joy in intimacyResources:Website: VMTherapy.comInstagram: @vanessaandxanderPodcast: Pillow TalksRead: Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life by Vanessa and Xander MarinConnect with Kelly:Kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by

Today's guest is Dr. Chris Kresser. As founder of the Kresser Institute, Dr. Chris Kresser returns to Be Well By Kelly to share what he’s learned in the field of functional medicine since his last visit and how supplementing against nutrient deficiencies helped him & his wife overcome struggles with conception. His mission is to help people reverse chronic illness, reclaim their health, and bring more conscious intentionality into a more meaningful life. Chris recently launched a supplement line, Adapt Naturals, to fill the gap and support our nutrient needs. Chis has extended a discount code to our community, use the code BEWELLBYKELLY for a discount on any of his supplements at AdaptNaturals.com!We also cover…00:02:22 — Dr. Kresser’s Discovery of Nutrient DeficienciesTop 3 reasons why a nutrient dense diet might still cause deficienciesThe rapid decline of vegetable nutrient densityHow your natural palette is a pretty good guide to nutrient densityThe power of growing food at home & buying localNutrient density of herbs are typically higher than other foods ounce-for-ounceThe cyclical effect of regenerative farming, healthier animals lead to healthier soil, and the cycle continues00:15:30 - Deep Dive Into The Most Important Nutrients For ConceptionHow to get nutrient status back while trying to conceive Chinese and functional medicine Top 5 foods the body needs to grow a baby to full termHow conception requires a safe environment to prevent fertility dropsOptimizing nutrient status with super nutrient dense protocols & Adapt Naturals Kelly shares her surprising nutrient deficiency story throughout pregnancy00:23:05 - Chris’s Weekly Habits to Optimize Nutrient Status Coming to terms with the nutrient-status of our food system Viewing your body as a bank account; make both deposits and withdrawalsPrioritizing high-quality animal protein sources: eggs, organ meats, fermented yogurt, etc.Best type of foods to promote healthy conceptionThe problem with poultry & the importance of regenerative red meat consumption00:32:00 - Unpopular Nutrient Beliefs Backed By ScienceLinus Pauling Institute studies on nutrient inadequacies in the U.S.Most human beings thrive on a combination of plant & animal-based foodsWhat animal-based foods are highest in essential vitamins The importance of fiber in plant-based foodsEnvironmental & lifestyle factors that impact our nutrient needsAdapting our nutrient needs based on the current science00:45:39 - Supercharge Your Nutrient Status with Adapt NaturalsReformulating Adapt Naturals Better supplementation, fewer supplementsCore Plus Bundle that has every major nutrient you needDeveloping a strong appreciation for the healing power of mushroomsIndividualized approach to supplementationIntroducing his new highly bioavailable Vitamin D supplementTake the Nutrient Status QuizResources:Website:

Today's guest is my friend Maya Feller, a Brooklyn-based RD who graduated from New York University. Maya's always been absolutely approachable and real food-based. You can find her on TV shows like Good Morning America as her private practice provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition coaching for the management of, and the risk reduction of, non-communicable diseases.She's also the author of a fantastic new book called Eating From Our Roots, which is where we spend most of our time today. It was released on January 24th of this year and features over eighty global recipes to take you through the heritage of cooking and how healthy food can look (and taste) wildly different for different people in different places.Backed by Goop Press, Maya’s powerful message of accessibility and education sets her apart in a general health-food conversation that gets noisier every day.Her commitment to meeting people where they are promises a seat at the table for so many who’ve gone without one – I so respect and revere her work and community impact. It's a joy to welcome Maya to the Be Well By Kelly podcast today.We also cover…00:04:52 — Maya’s Path to Community Nutrition Bonding over a shared mission to make healthy food relevant and accessible Dabbling in theater and philosophy on her way to study nutrition at NYUInspired to study the science of hydration while training for the Boston MarathonWorking with a marginalized and disenfranchised populationServing for access vs. privilege Maya’s powerful lessons from working in the community Learning by listening to her patients’ needs 00:19:34 — Eating From Our RootsEating from Our Roots (Goop Press)Early inspirations and ideas for the bookCulture, history, race, and ethnicity through the lens of foodExpanding your family’s palette with worldly foods and flavorsWorking with Chef Silvia BarbanRoadblocks of recipe testing during the pandemicIntentional use of additives and natural sweeteners00:32:52 — Recipe Modifications for Health Conditions & AccessibilityLevels CGMMoving away from an all-or-nothing approachCreating sustainable shifts to fit individual needsHaving the ability to personalize Eating From our Roots recipesAt-home tips for elevating limited-access eatingRemoving shame from the conversation00:41:05 —Healthy Eating At Home with MayaBe sure to check out the seafood in Eating From Our RootsBreakfast yogurt hacks Prioritizing family & home cooked mealsEating the (seasonal) rainbowOne golden rule at Maya’s house – season everything!00:54:36 — Simplifying Health with The Daily 5 Daily 5: water, fruit, veg, protein, and sleepRestoring the mind in nature Kelly shares her sleep-deprived journey to 6-phase meditationMaya’s moving meditation + love for the outdoorsRunning the parks of NYCResources:Read: Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World: A Cookbook (Goop Press)Website:

Today's guest is known as The Spa Doctor and she was the first licensed female naturopathic doctor in California. She’s also the author of two literary standbys in the natural health space, especially as it relates to skin care: Natural Beauty Reset and Clean Skin from Within. It’s an honor to have the esteemed Dr. Trevor Cates on the show today.After years of struggling with skin problems and imbalanced hormones in her teen years, Dr. Cates decided to pursue a career in natural medicine to educate the masses on the intersection between hormones and healthy skin. This led her to Utah, where she’s applied her refined skills and expertise in renowned hotels like the Waldorf Astoria and the St. Regis.Specializing in hormone balance and a holistic approach to skincare, she’s built a practice teaching clients and patients how to support healthy skin through research-backed diet, lifestyle, and product choices – an ethos which forms the basis of our hyper-informative conversation today.We also cover…00:02:10 — Dr. Trevor’s Path to Natural MedicineDealing with the physical and psychological impact of skin issues as a childChanging her college path to focus on natural medicine Becoming the Spa Doctor in UtahSide effects of antihistamine medications Her first experience with a (female) naturopathic doctorImportance of getting to the root cause00:14:46 — How Seasons & Sun Impact Skin HealthHow our skin care needs change with the seasonsThe role the sun plays in our mood, hormones, skin, and sleepSunscreen vs. healthy sun exposureCovering hands, face, and neck – even when drivingHarmful chemical sunscreen ingredients & her zinc-based recommendations00:27:49 —  Redefining ‘Clean’ and ‘Natural’ Skincare Plant oils vs. petroleum-based mineral oils Supporting the skin’s natural acidity, barrier oils, and microorganismsWhat to look for (and avoid) in your skincare productsExpiration dates for skin care products & identifying rancid oilsStandard two-year shelf life on Spa Doctor skin care productsEssential oils, oxidation, and photosensitization Credo Beauty and The Detox MarketImportance of testing the pH value in skin care product 00:40:30 — Supporting a Healthy Skin MicrobiomeImportance of testing the pH value in skin care product The two biggest skin care mistakes Most cleansers are stripping your skinSwitching from high-Ph cleansers to oil-basedSimplifying your skincare routineExfoliation 101: Finding balance with natural cell turnover00:49:57 — Clearing Up Acne From the Inside OutHormonal changes and gut microbiome as key influences Acne is an inflammatory skin conditionWhat to avoid & what to add to your diet to treat acne from withinAdult acne – what’s happening?How our lifestyle impacts our hormones Natural Beauty Reset and Clean Skin from...

Today's guest is Dr. Thomas Hemingway. He is a holistic and integrative medical doctor, but like so many guests on this show, he didn't start that way. He worked for two decades in ER medicine before making the move to integrative practices that we discuss  today.With so much first-hand experience with chronic illness, he committed himself and his career to finding ways to prevent them. And as of February, he has a new book on the shelves that does just that, PREVENTABLE: 5 Powerful Practices To Avoid Disease And Build Unshakeable Health. We unpack those five powerful practices – Food, Movement, Sleep, Gut Health, and Stress – and apply them to family life, the imperfect, impatient, always-something-new lifestyle that keeps parents of young children like us on the lookout for practical, easily applicable advice wherever we can get it.As you’ll hear in this one, Dr. Thomas Hemingway is full of energy and you can be too.I love the motivation and hope that Dr. Hemingway shares with our community today. There's a lot of doomsday talk with an increase in obesity, heart disease, diabetes, chronic lifestyle diseases, and the like – but every day is a fresh new start, an opportunity to start a new healthy habit and get back on track to a full and vibrant life.We also cover…00:02:50 — Dr. Hemingway’s Path to Integrative MedicineGraduating top-of-class from UCSD’s MD programBeing inspired by Doogie Howser and ERSeeing a rise in sick young people Leaning into the preventative side of healthCDC’s latest troubling guidelines on child obesity 00:10:46 — Powerful Food & Diet Practices To Prevent DiseaseBenefit of adding vs. subtracting things from our dietMaking healthy food choices around the worldCorn, wheat, soy, and rice = 60% of plant-based food3 things to avoid in your diet (sugar, seed oils, and processed grains)Make it easy – try one new food a weekTips for intuitive eating for the family Kelly gives a look into her kids-in-the-kitchen dynamic at home00:26:02 — Benefits of Mindful Movement & SleepWalking after meals and blood sugar monitoring Staying active without a gymSitting is the new smokingUnderstanding sleep and the human brain (glymphatic system)How natural sunlight resets our circadian rhythm Avoiding screen time before bedBest practices for a good’s night sleep00:43:41 — Balancing Your Gut Health & Managing Stress60% of our immune system lives in the gutSupporting gut bacteria with fiber and fermented foods 2012 stress study with 180,000 subjects Stress, perception, and resilience Tips and tools for optimizing stress Teaching kids that stress is normal and healthy ways to copeSimplify your miracle morning routineResources:Read:

My guest today is Dr. Terry Wahls, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials testing the effect of therapeutic diet and lifestyle to treat MS and related symptoms. Through her custom protocol, Dr. Wahls overcame her own diagnosis of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which had confined her to a tilt recline wheelchair for four years.Now, she bikes to work, plays with the dog, and generally thrives as a health and wellness messenger of critical importance to our world. In this deeply moving and informational conversation, Dr. Wahls shares stark first-person memories from the painful early stages of her healing journey, details the nutrient-dense diet that changed everything, and looks into the future of MS treatment – spotlighting the important role that nutrition has to play in it all.If you have MS, or know someone who does, I definitely recommend her book, The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles & Functional Medicine, where she details her story at length.We also cover…00:03:12 — Early Symptoms & MS DiagnosisInto the experience – Dr. Wahls details her diagnosisPrioritizing mitochondria health with supplements  Developing a custom Paleo-inspired dietGoing from a tilt recline wheelchair to completing an 18.5m bike ride Realizing that recovery was possible00:11:34 — Exploring Different Treatments for MS Background on MS discovery in the 1800sMS in the brain – rapid decline usually seen between 45 and 50Supporting your body through MS with nutrient-dense foodsInspired by Loren Cordain’s workBreaking 20 years as a vegetarian 00:16:52 — Healing Through Nutrition Which nutrients Dr. Wahls chased in her custom dietBenefits of a meditation practice Switching to organic ingredients Why she relied so heavily on leafy greens and liverHow her diet  evolved throughout her healing journey Leveraging healthy fasting strategies Eating every other day – what, why, and how?00:31:18 — Forging a New Path & Sharing Her MessageRunning the research to make her protocol official in 2010Being threatened with loss of her medical license Working up to 26 scientific peer reviewed MS-related publicationsEfficacy of Diet on Fatigue and Quality of Life in Multiple SclerosisLifestyle changes vs. medication Treatment recommendations based on # of brain lesions Remyelination online coursesJoin Dr. Wahl’s research study on quality of life Resources:Website: terrywahls.comCourses: Remyelination WorkshopsResearch: Dr. Wahl’s MS research studyInstagram:

You all know I’m a big supporter of healthy, ethically raised animal proteins – and today we get another serving of the good stuff.Today's guest is Farmer Paul Grieve. Paul is the founder of Pasturebird, the largest pasture-raised chicken operation in the world, focused on making true pasture-raised, nutrient-dense chicken, more accessible and affordable to you and me.Paul never set out to be a farmer. His journey began after contracting Lyme disease from a tick bite during his marine corps training, a seemingly innocuous event that would shape the rest of his life. Going Paleo as a means to treat his symptoms, he identified a glaring gap in the market for natural, pasture-raised chicken – especially in Southern California.Soon, his backyard-based business maintained wholesale accounts with both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dodgers. He was onto something big, and hasn’t slowed down since.I'm so inspired by Paul, his wife Lynsey, the community they've created, and all the good they're putting into this world. It's such a pleasure to introduce you to Pasturebird in the hopes that this knowledge empowers you with a better way of taking care of your family, and the planet as well.We also cover…00:02:55 — Catching Up With Farmer Paul GrieveReliving happy memories at Pasturebird’s farmRemaking the land from 50 years of soil depletion  A surprising shift from the marines to farmingContracting Lyme disease from a tick bite and his resulting symptoms How Paleo changed his outlook on health and nutrition Identifying a gap in the market for pasture-raised chickenThe 50 tiny baby chicks that started it allCreating Pasturebird and Primal Pastures thanks to the help of Joel Salatin 00:13:45 – Paul’s Shift in Diet & Mindset around Nutrient-Dense Food Paul’s delicious local diet as a Marine in IraqAmerica’s lack of nutrient-dense foods and recommendations Indigenous wisdom around regenerative farmingInspired by the work of Joel SalatinSoil quality over the generationsRoaming vs. stationary livestockKiss The Ground (film)Harms of monocropping and factory farming00:24:34 — Scaling A Regenerative FarmMission to be widely available and affordable Pasturebird is at Sprouts!The key to scaling an eco-friendly chicken business Welcoming technological solutions to inefficiency problems Inventing the Automated Range Coop to support 6,000 chickens00:35:10 – How Healthy Soil Grows Healthy FoodAllowing chickens to forage on pesticide-free landBugs, not drugs – raising clean poultryThe ‘flaws’ in a conventional chicken operationFind Real Chicken Near YouCarbon sequestration in plants, water infiltration, & biodiversity from regenerative farmingSupporting an evolving ecosystem with the reintegration of crops and animalsReimagining and reinventing the future of our food system00:57:54 — Paul’s Health & Home HacksPaleo-forward family diet Education pods and garage learning for their kidsLiving amongst a large family support...

My guest today, Dr. Molly Maloof, provides health optimization and personalized medicine to high achieving entrepreneurs, investors, and technology executives. Since 2012, she has worked as an advisor or consultant to more than fifty companies in the digital health, consumer health, and biotechnology industries. She’s on the frontier of personalized medicine, digital health technologies, biofeedback-assisted lifestyle interventions, psychedelic medicine, and science-backed wellness products and services.And now – she's the author of the new book, The Spark Factor: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than Ever, where she shares a biohacking program uniquely tailored to the biology of… women! Her comprehensive plan, some of which we cover today, targets mitochondria function, the power source for all cellular life.In addition to being a business advisor and newly published author, she’s a private doctor, she instructs at Stanford, and has turned her course into a digital offering – she’s super busy and even more so informed, both by her lived experience and a wide-ranging professional expertise.We also cover…00:01:49 — Getting to Know Dr. Molly MaloofLeaving traditional medicine to focus on health vs. sicknessLeaning into technology and data Human connection, the mitochondria, and optimal healthDr. Molly’s favorite lab tests after 10 years of practice Upgraded Formulas hair and mineral testingEvexia Diagnostics lab work analysisThe Concussion Repair Manual by Dr. Dan Engle Genova DiagnosticsBiotimizers best-in-class enzymes 00:16:45 — Nutrition’s Role in Full-Body Health Using a CGM to understand your blood sugar responseDr. Molly’s low-carb, paleodietBlood sugar dysregulation and stressFuture of wearable data analysis Aura Ring + Natural Cycles00:24:40 — Understanding Heart Rate VariabilityHanu app to elevate your mental game Othership for breathworkTips for addressing HRV using a CGMBenefits of fasting,...

Angela O'Brien is the founder and designer behind Cleobella, a California-based, sustainable, and ethically made fashion and accessory brand that works with artisans and small factories around the world to produce some truly amazing, authentic goods. As her brand grew, the bags became beloved staples for celebrities like Halle Berry, Vanessa Hutchins, and Kate Hudson. With a global team of talented collaborators, Cleobella now produces amazing textiles and dresses, and the brand is even expanding into swimwear this year!She is someone I look up to personally, as a female entrepreneur, and as someone who, in a very saturated market, decided she could break in to create something new and beautiful to share with the world.From California to Bali, India to Hawaii – Angela has a fascinating life story going from a model to world traveling entrepreneur, and now as a mother of two young kids. It's a pleasure to welcome my friend, Angela O'Brien, to the show.We also cover…00:02:15 — Catching Up With Angela O'BrienTaking a trip around the world as a young newlywed Falling in love with Bali and IndiaFrom traveling to launching a growing businessBuilding resilience to rejection as a young modelBootstrapping from LA Farmer’s MarketsEvolving from hand bags into clothing and retail 00:26:26 — What Goes Into a Sustainable Fashion Line?Working with local artisans to create GOTS certified clothingStrategy behind having limited availability of organic materialsUsing cut-to-order fabrics to limit waste and create demandAncient process of block printing (NY Times)How the brand embodies “perfectly imperfect”Celebrating 1,000 employees in India Angela’s gratitude for her global team00:39:10 — The Entrepreneur's Journey Diagnosed with Epstein–Barr at 16Challenge, loss – and keeping up hopeDiagnosed with fibromyalgia at 30Leaning on her support system 00:45:50 — How to Prioritize a Work-Life Balance Cold plunges, sauna, and making movement fun Kundalini and breathworkSleep is medicine Saying ‘no’ and keeping boundaries Juggling it all as a momSlowing down and checking in with yourself 01:01:18 — The Future of CleobellaNurturing the femininity and global inspiration of CleobellaSwimwear launching in 2023Growing in the resort spaceSpending more time doing less The power of connecting with female entrepreneurs Resources:Shop: cleobella.comCleobella: @cleobellaInstagram: @angieobConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Vuori | Get 20%...

The Health Babes brand was created by Drs. Becky Campbell and Krystal Hohn, functional medicine practitioners with a passion for helping people get to the root cause of their health issues after overcoming complex symptoms of their own during grad school.As board-certified physicians of natural medicine, these ladies are a dynamic duo of research knowledge and lived experience. If they can’t tell us all the ways we can get our hormone levels under control, no one can.Besides working together in their functional medicine practice, they have recently published a super actionable book called The Health Babes Guide to Balancing Hormones – which is just one resource among many from these two designed to help people on a larger scale.Dr. Becky Campbell and Dr. Krystal Hohn created this fundamental resource manual to explain the various ways your hormones can affect your body and what you can do to balance them for a happier, healthier life. And that’s right where we pick it up, today!DISCLAIMER: As a reminder, the information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and does not substitute for professional medical advice.We also cover…00:01:46 — Pain-to-Purpose StoriesHistamine intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)Discovering functional medicine Combining their practices and creating Health BabesCreating Health BabesThe Health Babes Guide To Balancing Hormones00:07:38 — Basics of Hormone HealthBenefits of the dutchtest.comPrioritizing Hormonal Health with Dr. Carrie Jones #118How our bodies metabolize hormonesSupporting detoxification (3 phases)Identifying symptoms of estrogen dominanceSymptoms to look for between perimenopause and menopause 00:24:30 — Take Care Of Your Gut & Baby Your LiverGood bacteria vs. bad bacteria Heath Babes on using probiotics Recommending a gentle detox planEasy-to-digest foods 101Organ meats as nature’s best multivitaminRegenerative Farming: Agriculture as Nature Intended with Robby Sansom #171Balancing blood sugar with the Fab 4Supporting healthy bowels00:39:01 — Drivers of Hormone ImbalanceDrivers of hormonal imbalance (hello, stress!)Supporting the mighty mitochondria Prioritizing sleep and boundariesTrauma stores in the body  00:48:55 —The Pillars of Hormonal HealthGupta Program, by Ashtok GuptaBreathwork by Christine HasslerBrainTap appVita-Side, by...

Today’s guest is Dr. Stephanie Estima, the founder of Hello Betty, a community centered around female empowerment through health and business coaching. She's a doctor of chiropractic with a special interest in metabolism, body composition, functional neurology, and female physiology.She’s also the author of the Betty Body where she shares her proven strategies to help women jumpstart and calibrate their metabolism, revive their libidos, rest guilt free, and elevate their emotional wellbeing.Dr. Stephanie's mission is to empower women on a global scale to be the best versions of themselves, both physically and emotionally through the power of easily accessible female health education. She’s a bright and clear voice for positivity online, a much needed ingredient to our digital experiences, and I'm so excited to have her on the podcast today.We also cover…00:01:37 — Dr. Stephanie’s Inspiration StoryGetting her undergraduate degree in neuroscience and psychologyStep queen and Tae Bo(!)Learning to make informed decisions around nutritionSyncing  keto with women’s hormone cycles Value of long term metabolic flexibility Important psychological elements of dieting Having grace for your motherhood journey 00:15:05 — Deep Dive on Ketogenic DietingReasons why a woman might explore ketoMyth busting kale and spinach oxidatesStructuring your plate Sustainable DishFist pump for animal protein 100,000,000 women with PCOSReassessing nutrition needs for your cycle Oura Ring and Natural Cycles mobile app00:33:30 — Syncing with Your CycleUnderstanding your cervical fluidDebunking pregnancy mythsChemistry class on hormone activity Harnessing the sacred energy present during ovulationShifting your diet throughout your cyclePreservation of muscle mass How hunger and metabolism change throughout your cycle00:47:10 — Prioritizing Protein & Weightlifting Dismantling diet culture mythsLifting heavy = The best thing you can doGrowing mental fortitude at the gymImproving glucose regulation through weight liftingAging with power and grace Your body wants to healResources: Website: hellobetty.clubPodcast: Better with Dr. StephanieInstagram: @dr.stephanie.estimaYouTube:

Dr. John Lieurance is a chiropractic neurologist and dedicated naturopath who's been in private practice for more than twenty five years. He’s based out of Advanced Rejuvenation, a forward-thinking multidisciplinary clinic with a focus on alternative and regenerative medicine, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic work, functional neurology, functional cranial release, and many more leading-edge treatment methodologies.In this one, we’re going a little underground on some research that Dr. John is one of the world’s leading expeorts on, but has yet to hit the mainstream for one reason or another. Specifically, we spotlight three underappreciated magic molecules and the roles they play in our bodies: melatonin, glutathione, and methylene blue. You can visit mitozen.com/ use code KELLY for 5% off.We also cover…00:01:53 — Becoming An Expert of the FringeDr. John’s pain-to-purpose storyLaunching a supplement company Wide use of suppositories in EuropeFormulating an antimicrobial nasal sprayThe healing magic of mitochondria 00:09:49 — Important Molecules To KnowDr. Russel Reiter’s extensive research on melatoninThe final word: Is melatonin toxic?Melatonin: Miracle Molecule by Dr. John Lieurance Science of waking up and winding downMelatonin’s important role in mitochondriaThe (Otto) Warburg EffectThe ultimate resilience moleculeOral vs. suppository delivery SandMan Sol™ Bullet+Learning about glutathioneSupplementing with NAD00:40:44 — Methylene Blue & Nasal Protocols Endonasal balloon adjustingImportance of taking care of our doorwaysSinus Hygiene Protocol GlutaStat™ Combo+Steroids vs. antibiotics in the body What is methylene blue?Incredible healing photonsMethylene blue in mitochondria Safe use protocol Where to learn more about Dr. John’s workResources:MitoZen: mitozen.com (Use KELLY for 5% off)Amazon: Dr. John LieuranceEducation: outofboxdoc.comHealing: advancedrejuvenation.usInstagram:

Dr. Lindsey Elmore is a former pharmacist, author, speaker, podcaster, and network marketing leader with a knack for cutting through the confusion and sharing the truth about the myriad of health and wellness choices available. She shares her passion for natural wellness on stages around the world and reaches countless others through her lively social media platforms.We talk about her journey into, and away from, traditional medicine – inspired by her own patient’s journey after tearing her ACL. Leaning into non-traditional practices, she became an expert on the history of both branches of wellness, those defined as “medicine” in 1906, and the expansive natural world of “everything else”.We dabble all over the spectrum in this one, going from the recorded history of pharmacy and healthcare into more modern issues seen in marketing, dosages, drug pricing, evidence-based research, and so much more.Dr. Lindsey is a vibrant truth teller, a guest who’s energy and inspiration for the subject matter can be seen, felt, and heard in every word she speaks. We’re so thankful she took the time to educate our community today on so many important, and overlooked, issues.We also cover…00:01:47 — Getting to Know Dr. Lindsey Elmore Her background in biology and chemistryGetting into (and out of) pharmacy workFirst experience being a patient Exploring acupuncture and integrative medicineGrappling with the fear of harming her patients Personal experiences that changed her approach to healing 00:11:35 — History of Pharmacy & Healthcare The introduction of plant medicine (cocaine and morphine)The 1906 Food and Drugs ActCould you patent the sun? - Jonas SalkThe deep impact of Arthur SacklerMommy’s little helper (Valium)The Flexner Report of 1910Transforming the meaning of evidence based medicine 00:21:02 — Messy Marketing & MessagingOxycontin crisis and layers of failure Illegal marketing practices Huge gap in evidence-based research What are “me-too” drugs?Lack of oversight on drug pricingStatistical manipulations in drug research00:29:42 — Myth Busting Drugs & Dosage RangesChemical dependency with antidepressants Tips for starting medications and getting educated on your prescriptionsMetformin and weight gainWhat drives our cortisol response and insulin levels? The hierarchy of hormones00:45:44 — Dr. Lindsey on Thyroid Disease and Achieving WellnessTips for getting full-spectrum lab testing and how to read your lab valuesPatient education on taking thyroid medication Daily practices and advice for wellnessYou deserve to be healthyResources:Website: lindseyelmore.comRead: Dr. Lindsey Elmore on AmazonInstagram: @lindseyelmoreYouTube: