Be Well by Kelly Leveque

What if the version of you that’s always “good,” agreeable, and holding it all together… isn’t actually you? In this episode, I sit down with Maggie Nick, founder of Camp Lovable, to unpack the deep conditioning so many women carry around being liked, chosen, and “enough.” We talk about people-pleasing, nervous system safety, and why hustling for your worth keeps you stuck. Maggie breaks down the psychology in a way that actually lands, helping you feel seen, safe, and human. If you’re ready to drop the act and trust yourself again, this one’s for you. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → What is Good Girl conditioning → How to stop people pleasing → Why do I seek approval → How to feel safe being yourself → How to build self worth Sponsored By:  → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/KELLY and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:22 - Maggie’s Mental Health Journey  → 00:03:53 - Defining The “Good Kid” → 00:05:33 - Birth Order  → 00:09:56 - Kelly The Chameleon  → 00:12:43 - Inherited Parenting Habits  → 00:16:47 - Understanding Shame → 00:20:46 - Curious Not Critical  → 00:24:01 - Checking In → 00:29:42 - Apologizing To Your Child  → 00:32:26 - Boundaries  → 00:34:35 - Check Your Expectations  → 00:36:16 - Stand By Them → 00:38:26 - Being Impressive  → 00:44:18 - Unconditional Love  → 00:48:51 - Building Trust  → 00:54:04 - Intuitive Children  → 00:57:50 - The Heart Smile Board   → 01:02:58 - Fight, Flight, Fawn, Freeze  → 01:07:47 - Healing “Good Kids” → 01:13:53 - Parenting Styles  → 01:17:15 - Self-Talk  → 01:19:49 - Best Parenting Moment  → 01:24:55 - Phones + Social Media  Show Links: → Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn’t Exist | Joe Hudson Check Out: → Instagram: @maggiewithperspectacles → TikTok: @maggiewithperspectacles → New Book: Good Kids (available now) Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

Jessie Inchauspé, author and biochemistry communicator known as the Glucose Goddess, explains key pregnancy nutrition pillars. Short, practical tips on blood sugar hacks and protein-first meals. Clear guidance on choline sources and sneaky ways to boost intake. The role of omega-3s for brain development and preterm risk, plus meal routines, nausea strategies, and plant-based considerations.

I’ve been thinking a lot about how we talk about food, bodies, and health with our kids…and with ourselves. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Hartman to explore how parents can model kindness, trust their instincts, and help kids develop a healthy relationship with food without shame or rules. We talk about movement, social media, high sugar foods, and the small daily choices that shape how children experience their bodies. Whether you’re navigating mealtimes, worried about eating habits, or just want practical ways to support your child’s well-being, this conversation is full of insights you can actually use. We also touch on early intervention, balancing nutrition with life’s realities, and why rest, self-compassion, and awareness can make all the difference. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How do I spot teen eating disorders? → Picky eating vs ARFID → What causes eating disorders in teens? → How should parents talk about food? → When should I worry about eating? Sponsored By:  → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code BEWELL for up to 20% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here at the Be Well by Kelly podcast. → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/KELLY and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:04 - What are eating disorders → 00:04:32 - Eating disorders in boys → 00:06:22 - Why cases are rising → 00:09:40 - Dieting vs disordered eating → 00:12:59 - Early warning signs → 00:19:58 - Talking to your child → 00:24:10 - Eating disorder education → 00:29:28 - Personal backstory → 00:33:22 - Balance + rabbit study → 00:40:25 - Control and emotional eating → 00:44:26 - Eating disorder recovery → 00:50:07 - Preventing relapse → 00:52:09 - Sugar + processed foods → 00:55:55 - Talking to kids about food → 00:59:33 - Food freedom philosophy → 01:01:56 - Parenting legacy → 01:04:06 - Parenting lessons learned Show Links: → How to Nourish Your Child Through an Eating Disorder (book) Check Out Dr. Lauren: → Freeing Children and Young Adults From Shame, Skills, and Stigma (book) → Website → Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

What if perimenopause isn’t a cliff, but a seven to ten year hormonal shift we were never properly taught about? Dr. Amy Shah returns to break down what’s actually happening during the hormone “havoc” phase, from fatigue and brain fog to mood changes and body composition shifts. We dive into the 30-30-3 nutrition framework, why protein and fiber matter more than ever, how fermented foods support estrogen balance, and the 4-3-2-1 movement plan to build strength, resilience, and longevity. This conversation is about shifting from smaller to stronger, and taking control of what you can. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → What is perimenopause really like?→ How much protein do women need?→ Does fiber help balance hormones?→ Is intermittent fasting bad midlife?→ How to prevent menopause weight gain? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Shop Minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:36 - Writing Hormone Havoc → 00:05:51 - Favorite teachings → 00:06:52 - Early signs of perimenopause → 00:09:33 - Experiencing perimenopause → 00:14:00 - Trouble sleeping → 00:15:13 - Preparing for perimenopause → 00:18:21 - 30-30-3: Meal Prep → 00:21:45 - Midday snacks + probiotics → 00:28:14 - Protein + fiber → 00:31:52 - Breakfast recipes → 00:34:56 - Intermittent fasting → 00:38:55 - Estrogen + inflammation → 00:41:20 - Circadian rhythm + sun time → 00:47:58 - 4-3-2-1 Movement → 00:51:48 - Heat therapy → 00:53:35 - Infrared sauna → 00:55:18 - High intensity training Show Links: → 371: Perimenopause Explained: Sleep, Stress, + Hormone Shifts | Dr. Mariza Snyder Check Out Amy: → Website  → Instagram  → Hormone Havoc (Book) Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

Rachael DeVaux, registered dietitian and founder of Rachel's Good Eats, shares her high-protein, family-friendly approach. She talks about simple ways to hit protein targets, practical meal prep and 20-minute recipes. They cover protein per meal, kid-friendly nutrient-dense options, and tips for balancing convenience with nourishing dinners.

In this episode, I sit down with neuroscientist Louisa Nicola to unpack what women actually need to know about Alzheimer’s risk, cognitive decline, and long term brain protection. We break down APOE genetics, advanced blood biomarkers that can now detect amyloid and tau with remarkable accuracy, and why brain health is inseparable from metabolic health. Louisa explains how muscle acts as a metabolic sink for glucose, why resistance training and high intensity intervals stimulate BDNF, and how sleep drives the glymphatic system to clear amyloid from the brain. If you want practical tools to assess your personal risk, understand your labs, and build a proactive prevention plan decades before symptoms appear, this conversation is for you. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → What does APOE4 mean for Alzheimer’s risk? → Can exercise prevent cognitive decline? → Do blood tests detect early Alzheimer’s? → How does perimenopause affect brain health? → Does hormone therapy reduce dementia risk? Sponsored By:  → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/KELLY and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Cozy Earth |  Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code BEWELL for up to 20% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here at the Be Well by Kelly podcast.  → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:27 - Mission to end Alzheimer's  → 00:03:28 - Women’s rate of Alzheimer's  → 00:04:11 - Alzheimer’s overview  → 00:07:44 - Education level & health  → 00:09:57 - Anatomy  → 00:14:16 - Neuroplasticity & glucose  → 00:19:38 - Amyloid-beta → 00:26:41 - LDL Cholesterol → 00:28:36 - Preparing for menopause  → 00:31:30 - Blood testing recommendations  → 00:34:26 - Lifestyle interventions  → 00:39:05 - Nutrition & the MIND diet  → 00:42:19 - Zone 2 vs zone 5 training  → 00:44:36 - Lactic acid  → 00:47:58 - HRT is protective → 00:50:19 - When to test for HRT → 00:51:56 - Testosterone + brain health  → 00:53:40 - Cognitive reserve  → 00:57:12 - Hot flashes  → 00:58:13 - Quick fixes  → 01:00:01 - Brain surgery  → 01:05:38 - The brain code  Show Links: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership Further Listening: → How to Take Control of Your Health in a Toxic Food Landscape | Max Lugavere  Check Out Louisa:  → Instagram  → The Brain Code Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

In this episode, I sit down with Daria Mochly-Rosen to explore the powerful role mitochondria play in our energy, brain health, metabolism, and long term resilience. We talk about the science behind sleep, strength training, stress, and nutrition, and how simple daily habits can support better healthspan without falling into burnout or extreme biohacks.We also cover the cultural pressure to hustle nonstop, why slowing down is not a weakness, and how connection, family, and meaningful conversations can actually support your biology. She breaks down the fascinating truth about how we inherit mitochondria, how lifestyle choices influence cellular health, and why it is never too late to start building stronger, more resilient energy from the inside out.→ Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed:→ What are mitochondria?→ How to boost energy?→ Does sleep affect health?→ Best habits for longevity?→ Are mitochondria inherited?Sponsored By: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership→ Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com.→ Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/KELLY and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies.→ Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout.Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction→ 00:01:57 - What are mitochondria?→ 00:02:48 - Mitochondria in each cell→ 00:03:46 - Krebs cycle, ATP + metabolism→ 00:06:24 - Cellular energy production→ 00:08:22 - Nutrition for energy→ 00:14:08 - Healthy vs refined carbs→ 00:17:05 - Sugar + metabolic health→ 00:19:12 - Fad diets explained→ 00:23:45 - Lifestyle changes for longevity→ 00:30:33 - Stress + mitochondrial health→ 00:35:59 - Mitophagy + autophagy benefits→ 00:40:46 - Glymphatic brain detox→ 00:43:09 - Exercise + movement science→ 00:49:10 - Mitochondrial peptides→ 00:55:16 - MOTS-C peptide benefits→ 00:56:35 - Chronic disease + mitochondria→ 01:02:38 - Reactive oxygen species→ 01:07:36 - Family, connection + health→ 01:12:07 - Fertility + energy health→ 01:15:01 - Building healthy mitochondriaFurther Listening: → The Key to Longevity: Exploring Mitochondrial Uncoupling with Dr. Steven GundryCheck Out Daria:→ Stanford | https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/daria-mochly-rosen→ Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/daria-mochly-rosen-9733bb198→ Book | https://www.amazon.com/Life-Machines-Taking-Mitochondria-Transform/dp/1668057980Check Out Kelly:→ Instagram→ Youtube→ Facebook

In this episode, I’m talking all things self-care, stress, and navigating perimenopause without losing your mind. We cover mini screen breaks, getting outside, building morning and evening routines that actually stick, and how movement with friends can be a total game changer. I also chat with Dr. Mariza about sleep struggles, hormone shifts, and practical ways to feel more grounded and energized every day. Plus, I share my go-to rituals: red light masks, acupressure mats, cozy teas, and sacred “me time, ”that keep me sane while juggling work, kids, and life.→ Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed:→ What is perimenopause?→ What is the best way to track your cycle?→ When to get on HRT?→ Is birth control good for you?→ Lifestyle changes for menopauseSponsored By:→ Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY→ Pioneer Pastures | Go to https://pioneerpastures.com/1-year for a BOGO one year anniversary sale for a limited time.Timestamps:→ 00:00:00 - Introduction→ 00:02:18 - Defining perimenopause→ 00:04:17 - Early periods, early menopause→ 00:08:02 - Progesterone supplementation→ 00:09:51 - Period tracking→ 00:14:35 - The four phases→ 00:17:19 - Tracking perimenopause→ 00:20:26 - Cycle changes→ 00:26:17 - Perimenopause & mitochondrial health→ 00:30:36 - Stabilizing hormones→ 00:32:58 - Bioidentical hormones & HRT→ 00:35:21 - Lifestyle change & HRT→ 00:42:50 - Self care time→ 00:45:43 - Health non-negotiables→ 00:48:36 - Sunlight & outdoor time→ 00:50:09 - Common misdiagnosis→ 00:53:53 - Perimenopause no-nosFurther Listening:→ How to Support Brain + Bone Health During Menopause | Dr. Mindy PelzCheck Out Dr. Mariza:→ https://drmariza.com/→ Instagram→ Podcast→ The Perimenopause Revolution→ Women’s Health Books by Dr. Mariza SnyderCheck Out Kelly:→ Instagram→ Youtube→ Facebook

We all know water is essential, but most of us don’t stop to think about what’s actually in the bottle. In this episode, we explore the subtle details that affect taste, hydration, and overall wellness, from mineral balance to carbonation levels, and why they matter more than you might think. It’s not about perfection or overcomplicating your routine, it’s about understanding what makes water truly work for your body.Whether you’re curious about sparkling water, looking for healthier everyday choices, or just want a cleaner, better-tasting sip, this conversation gives you practical insights and fresh perspective. You’ll walk away thinking differently about what’s in your glass and how small changes can make a real impact on daily life.→ Check Out Loonen: http://www.loonen.com/kelly→ Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed:→ What is the best water for hydration?→ Why does water taste different in different places?→ How much carbonation should sparkling water have?→ Can sparkling water replace soda in your diet?→ How do I choose high-quality drinking water?Sponsored By:→ Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership→ Timeline | Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 30% off your first month of Mitopure Gummies at https://timeline.com/bewell30→ Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout.→ LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend.Timestamps:→ 00:00:00 - Introduction→ 00:01:09 - Researching water→ 00:05:01 - Water sourcing & glass bottles→ 00:07:35 - Dangers of plastic bottles→ 00:14:56 - United States water regulation→ 00:20:56 - Water production→ 00:24:15 - Toxic load→ 00:32:18 - Water worries→ 00:37:43 - Naming Loonen→ 00:39:21 - Loonen packaging→ 00:41:20 - Brand strategy→ 00:43:27 - Water tasting→ 00:46:43 - Minerals your water needs→ 00:48:27 - Sobriety→ 00:52:01 - Alluminun can downfalls→ 00:54:40 - Consumer researchFurther Links:→ 346: How to Protect Your Family from Everyday Toxins | Lindsay DahlCheck Out Clara:→ IG: @sieg→ IG: @loonenwater → Check Out Loonen: http://www.loonen.com/kellyCheck Out Kelly:→ Instagram→ YouTube→ Facebook

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Natalie Crawford to have a conversation every woman deserves to hear sooner. We talk about fertility through a completely different lens, not as a last stop after things go wrong, but as a powerful reflection of whole body health. From the pressure to push through burnout to the confusing, often incomplete information women are given about their cycles, this episode is not about quick fixes or fear based timelines, it is about clarity, agency, and asking better questions.→ Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed:→ What affects fertility besides age?→ How lifestyle impacts female fertility?→ What doctors do not explain about fertility→ Can inflammation affect fertility?→ How to support fertility naturally?Sponsored By: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership→ Timeline | Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 30% off your first month of Mitopure Gummies at https://timeline.com/bewell30→ Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY→ Minnow | Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order.Timestamps:→ 00:00:00 - Introduction→ 00:02:25 - Fertility is more than luck→ 00:04:21 - The body & inflammation→ 00:08:48 - Fertility nonnegotiables→ 00:16:16 - Sleep health→ 00:18:06 - Movement & insulin resistance→ 00:22:54 - Muscle mass & pregnancy→ 00:24:33 - Chronic stress→ 00:30:05 - Stress & blood sugar→ 00:34:50 - Building resilience→ 00:38:56 - Mom guilt→ 00:41:08 - Nutrition & gut microbiome→ 00:46:20 - Protein intake & red meat→ 00:50:20 - Fish & a balanced diet→ 00:52:19 - Detoxing your life→ 00:53:51 - Cycle literacy & period tracking→ 00:58:06 - Period tracking methods→ 01:00:36 - Irregular periods & low AMH→ 01:08:47 - Blood markers & labsFurther Listening:→ Boost Your Egg Quality Before ConceptionCheck Out Dr. Natalie:→ Fertility Formula (Book)→ Website→ YouTube→ InstagramCheck Out Kelly:→ Instagram→ Youtube→ Facebook