Be Well by Kelly Leveque

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 Schools How Eat REAL increases awareness and access to real food in school cafeterias The power behind supporting local businesses & advocating for change Who can participate in being an agent of change Sharing the story behind Eat REAL — small steps to achieve big change Swapping packaged, processed foods, and centralized distribution to local farmers How to create a local, diversified food portfolio, and move dollars to your local market Integrating food products that are abundant and accessible in your area 00:20:49 — Setting Better Food Standards for Kids Boundaries on  sugar intake for kids Debunking Food Industry Myths with Dr. Robert Lustig #157 Eat REAL’s food values and certification standards for schools How parents can advocate for alignment on rules and regulations of school lunches Specialty food companies that are conscious about limiting sugar in their products Primal Kitchen and Serenity Kids Viewing schools as the largest leverage point in our food system to impact kids’ health Eat REAL’s assessment process – valuing nutrition & sustainability 00:36:24 — More Plants Please: Getting Kids to Eat More Fruits & Veggies Raising the bar on national school lunch standards  What a typical lunch tray looks like: protein, vegetables, fruit, and grain servings Making fruits and veggies appealing to kids Diving deeper in plant-forward meals, cultural experiences, and flavors Encouraging a child’s curiosity around new food Read: Bilal Cooks Daal Thai Basil Lentil Burger Recipe, Force of Nature box & Pasture Bird box 00:47:21 — Making Higher Food Standard Policy Changes on a National & State Level Changes that are happening on a national scale in school food and why  How to advocate for higher standards in your local communities Sign up for the Eat REAL Newsletter School Meals for All Coalition in California Advocating for universal free meals nationally to create more food security Sense of urgency: 1 in 5 kids are pre-diabetic Check out Be Well by Kelly Courses to donate to Eat REAL! Resources: Website: eatreal.org Instagram: @eatrealcertified  Nora LaTorre: @noralatorreofficial LinkedIn: Eat Real Certified Donate: eatreal.org/donate San Luis Coastal Food Services: @slcusdfood FSN Magazine: GUSTO school food magazine inaugural issue SLO Oriental Market: @slorientalmarket  Check out Be Well by Kelly Courses Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

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 Enders Toxicity of most modern dentistry practices and the detached view of oral health Kelly’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/intuition Prioritizing 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 series Bioenergetics of a dead tooth Dr. Simon Yu’s work with acupuncture meridian assessments Root canals impact on your immune function & the lymphatic system  00:32:20 – Exploring & Unpacking the Risks of Root Canals Dr. Kelly’s preference for ceramic implants  Leveraging the immune system to heal  Expected healing time for extraction & implant process Ceramic vs. titanium implants  Exploring the theorized link between root canals & breast cancer  Understanding the risks of microbial infections A biological approach to oral care 00:45:15 — Dr. Kelly’s Expert Recommendations  Fluoride, Yes or No? Level Up Your Training with Dr. Stacy Sims #201 Wisdom tooth removal, Yes or No? Snacking, Yes or No? Favorite foods for oral health & supplementation practices  The Dental Diet by Dr. Steven Lin   Unpacking Oral Health, Disease & Longevity with Dr. Steven Lin #197 Dr. Kelly’s mission to reinvent how we see and talk about oral health  Supporting patients throughout their biological dental revision & recuperation  Utilizing holistic dentistry practices to achieve whole body health Resources: Website: blodgettdentalcare.com Instagram: @blodgettdentalcare YouTube: Blodgett Dental Care Facebook: Dr. Blodgett Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode: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)!BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

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’ Conversation Household inequalities that prevent us from exploring our creative space Going from a lawyer to a gender division of labor expert Her dreams of smashing glass ceilings to feeling emotionally and physically abandoned at work and at home The start of her Fair Play journey after becoming a mother of two Learning that 93% of household work is done by mothers Why invisible work remains unseen for late stage capitalist patriarchy to continue Pushing for equality in the school system  00:11:40 – Quantifying the “Sh*t I do” Spreadsheets for Maternal tasks Dispelling the conditioned belief placed on mothers to manage the household Create an ownership mindset with Fair Play cards How the ‘lead dad’ movement started creating more connection in their lives Turning the mom and dad job description into an even playing field  Kelly’s take on her non-traditional household & addressing mom guilt Sharing the Magic Suit (invisible workload) Checking in with your partner to divide up the workload How taking ownership and accountability for mistakes creates new relationship dynamics 00:24:35 — Setting Boundaries, Systems, and Communication in the Home  Learning to treat your home as the most important organization Applying her project management skills to her own home Setting boundaries around your ‘availability’ as a mother “Why did I have to earn my own personal time?” The generational disconnect: from selfless to selfish Women’s time being infinite like sand, and men’s time being finite like diamonds Changing the narrative that has led us to become compliant in our own oppression 00:38:08 — Protecting Your Unicorn Space 3 exercises to create curiosity, connection, and completion Defining your guilt & shame  Setting up your Unicorn Space by outlining your values Creating the system behind setting boundaries Why stripping your values strips you of yourself Honoring your partner’s creative space Trade in assumptions for value-based decision making with Fair Play & Unicorn Space Resources: Website: EveRodsky.com  Instagram: @everodsky Instagram: @fairplaylife Instagram: @unicornspacelife Read: Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World Read: Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) Watch: Fair Play Life Documentary Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.Athletic GreensAG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.

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 Life Normal aging vs. abnormal aging A functional medicine approach to wellness Intro to the 10 underlying hallmarks of aging & breaking down the 4 longevity switches Understanding  the way our bodies react to  food Why building muscle is the key to longevity Benefits of fasting 12-14 hours to boost autophagy Breaking your fast with 30 grams of a complete protein (containing Leucine) 00:16:06 — Lifestyle & Diet Changes to Support  Healthy Aging Lifestyle edits vs. stacking pharmaceuticals Foods (common and not) that activate AMPK Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life Recommendations for what NOT to eat Incorporating more phytochemicals into your diet Increasing protein intake as we age   Keeping healthy fats in your diet  Dr. Mark’s shift from cardio and yoga into resistance training at 59 00:24:49 — Managing the Effects of Good & Bad Stress Putting 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 A Learning from the Blue Zones to mitigate stress Practices for discharging bad stress  Live 7 years longer through meaning and purpose Improve your epigenetic expression with cuddling 00:33:44 — Supplements: How, What, When, Why? Supercharging Your Nutrient Status with Dr. Chris Kresser #235 80% 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 muscle 00:37:58 — Looking Into the Future of Longevity Hyperbaric oxygen and ozone therapy  Using plasmapheresis to heal his Arthritis  Development of stem cell therapy Promoting free and affordable solutions  Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life Finding the fountain of youth  Optimize your own health with Function Health Resources: Read: Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life Website: https://drhyman.com/ Shop: Timeline Nutrition Podcast: The Doctor’s Farmacy YouTube: @drmarkhyman Instagram: @drmarkhyman Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly.

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 Therapist The very first sex talk…with the parents.  Why is it so hard for us to talk about sex? Sex therapy as a career Making sex therapy as joyful as buying cookbooks Internal beliefs that prevent couples from talking about sex  De-shaming & normalizing sex talks  00:11:30— Important Conversations For A Couple’s Sex Life Taking the first step to initiate the conversation of sex Why communication is the key to creating your dream sex life  Simple, practical tips to maintain an emotional connection Develop cheat codes that speak to each other’s love languages  How to stop focusing on what’s wrong with the relationship 00:23:00 – Uncovering your Desires Inside & Outside of the Bedroom  Finding new ways to initiate sex that feel like an invitation Fun ways to spice up your long-term relationship Change your delivery, change your energy Family friendly initiation phrases for couples with kids  The two main mismatched sex drive types Removing the obligation of sex for your partner Learning to gently turn your partner & find other ways to please one another 00:40:15 – Discovering Pleasure for Yourself & Your Partner Why there’s no such thing as being universally good in bed Fun exercises that bring you pleasure Overcoming the narrow expectations around sex for men The orgasm gap: what do women really need  Using pleasure mapping to open lines of communication with positive feedback Subtle changes to keep the spark alive in a relationship Why all-or-nothing leads to negative results Finding the joy in intimacy Resources: Website: VMTherapy.com Instagram: @vanessaandxander Podcast: Pillow Talks Read: Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life by Vanessa and Xander Marin Connect with Kelly: Kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Athletic GreensAG1 | 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 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 BEWELLWITHKELLY for a 15% discount on any of his supplements at AdaptNaturals.com!We also cover…00:02:22 — Dr. Kresser’s Discovery of Nutrient Deficiencies Top 3 reasons why a nutrient dense diet might still cause deficiencies The rapid decline of vegetable nutrient density How your natural palette is a pretty good guide to nutrient density The power of growing food at home & buying local Nutrient density of herbs are typically higher than other foods ounce-for-ounce The cyclical effect of regenerative farming, healthier animals lead to healthier soil, and the cycle continues 00:15:30 - Deep Dive Into The Most Important Nutrients For Conception How 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 term How conception requires a safe environment to prevent fertility drops Optimizing nutrient status with super nutrient dense protocols & Adapt Naturals  Kelly shares her surprising nutrient deficiency story throughout pregnancy 00:23:05 - 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 withdrawals Prioritizing high-quality animal protein sources: eggs, organ meats, fermented yogurt, etc. Best type of foods to promote healthy conception The problem with poultry & the importance of regenerative red meat consumption 00:32:00 - Unpopular Nutrient Beliefs Backed By Science Linus Pauling Institute studies on nutrient inadequacies in the U.S. Most human beings thrive on a combination of plant & animal-based foods What animal-based foods are highest in essential vitamins  The importance of fiber in plant-based foods Environmental & lifestyle factors that impact our nutrient needs Adapting our nutrient needs based on the current science 00:45:39 - Supercharge Your Nutrient Status with Adapt Naturals Reformulating Adapt Naturals  Better supplementation, fewer supplements Core Plus Bundle that has every major nutrient you need Developing a strong appreciation for the healing power of mushrooms Individualized approach to supplementation Introducing his new highly bioavailable Vitamin D supplement Take the Nutrient Status Quiz Resources: Website: Chris Kresser.com Podcast: Revolution Health Radio Shop: Adapt Naturals Read: The Paleo Cure by Chris Kresser Read: Unconventional Medicine by Chris Kresser Instagram: @chriskresser Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:BonCharge | Go to boncharge.com/kelly to save 20% on their red light devices.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

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 NYU Inspired to study the science of hydration while training for the Boston Marathon Working with a marginalized and disenfranchised population Serving 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 Roots Eating from Our Roots (Goop Press) Early inspirations and ideas for the book Culture, history, race, and ethnicity through the lens of food Expanding your family’s palette with worldly foods and flavors Working with Chef Silvia Barban Roadblocks of recipe testing during the pandemic Intentional use of additives and natural sweeteners 00:32:52 — Recipe Modifications for Health Conditions & Accessibility Levels CGM Moving away from an all-or-nothing approach Creating sustainable shifts to fit individual needs Having the ability to personalize Eating From our Roots recipes At-home tips for elevating limited-access eating Removing shame from the conversation 00:41:05 —Healthy Eating At Home with Maya Be sure to check out the seafood in Eating From Our Roots Breakfast yogurt hacks  Prioritizing family & home cooked meals Eating the (seasonal) rainbow One golden rule at Maya’s house – season everything! 00:54:36 — Simplifying Health with The Daily 5  Daily 5: water, fruit, veg, protein, and sleep Restoring the mind in nature  Kelly shares her sleep-deprived journey to 6-phase meditation Maya’s moving meditation + love for the outdoors Running the parks of NYC Resources: Read: Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World: A Cookbook (Goop Press) Website: mayafellernutrition.com Instagram: @mayafellerrd Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Cozy Earth | Get 35% off sitewide when you use the code 'BEWELL' at CozyEarth.com.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

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 Medicine Dealing with the physical and psychological impact of skin issues as a child Changing her college path to focus on natural medicine  Becoming the Spa Doctor in Utah Side effects of antihistamine medications  Her first experience with a (female) naturopathic doctor Importance of getting to the root cause 00:14:46 — How Seasons & Sun Impact Skin Health How our skin care needs change with the seasons The role the sun plays in our mood, hormones, skin, and sleep Sunscreen vs. healthy sun exposure Covering hands, face, and neck – even when driving Harmful chemical sunscreen ingredients & her zinc-based recommendations 00:27:49 —  Redefining ‘Clean’ and ‘Natural’ Skincare  Plant oils vs. petroleum-based mineral oils  Supporting the skin’s natural acidity, barrier oils, and microorganisms What to look for (and avoid) in your skincare products Expiration dates for skin care products & identifying rancid oils Standard two-year shelf life on Spa Doctor skin care products Essential oils, oxidation, and photosensitization  Credo Beauty and The Detox Market Importance of testing the pH value in skin care product  00:40:30 — Supporting a Healthy Skin Microbiome Importance of testing the pH value in skin care product  The two biggest skin care mistakes  Most cleansers are stripping your skin Switching from high-Ph cleansers to oil-based Simplifying your skincare routine Exfoliation 101: Finding balance with natural cell turnover 00:49:57 — Clearing Up Acne From the Inside Out Hormonal changes and gut microbiome as key influences  Acne is an inflammatory skin condition What to avoid & what to add to your diet to treat acne from within Adult acne – what’s happening? How our lifestyle impacts our hormones  Natural Beauty Reset and Clean Skin from Within  Resources: Read: Natural Beauty Reset by Dr. Trevor Cates Read: Clean Skin from Within by Dr. Trevor Cates Podcast: The Spa Dr. Schedule an Appointment: drtrevorcates.com The Spa Doctor: thespadr.com Instagram: @thespadr YouTube: The Spa Dr. Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:BonCharge | Go to boncharge.com/kelly to save 20% on their red light devices.BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.Cozy Earth | Get 35% off sitewide when you use the code 'BEWELL' at CozyEarth.com.

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 Medicine Graduating top-of-class from UCSD’s MD program Being inspired by Doogie Howser and ER Seeing a rise in sick young people  Leaning into the preventative side of health CDC’s latest troubling guidelines on child obesity  00:10:46 — Powerful Food & Diet Practices To Prevent Disease Benefit of adding vs. subtracting things from our diet Making healthy food choices around the world Corn, wheat, soy, and rice = 60% of plant-based food 3 things to avoid in your diet (sugar, seed oils, and processed grains) Make it easy – try one new food a week Tips for intuitive eating for the family  Kelly gives a look into her kids-in-the-kitchen dynamic at home 00:26:02 — Benefits of Mindful Movement & Sleep Walking after meals and blood sugar monitoring  Staying active without a gym Sitting is the new smoking Understanding sleep and the human brain (glymphatic system) How natural sunlight resets our circadian rhythm  Avoiding screen time before bed Best practices for a good’s night sleep 00:43:41 — Balancing Your Gut Health & Managing Stress 60% of our immune system lives in the gut Supporting 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 cope Simplify your miracle morning routine Resources: Read: PREVENTABLE: 5 Powerful Practices To Avoid Disease And Build Unshakeable Health Website: thomashemingway.com Instagram: @drthomashemingway Podcast: Unshakeable Health with Thomas Hemingway, M.D. Courses: Health Optimization Courses  Kids Knives: Kid’s Safe Plastic Knives Kitchen Tower: KidzWerks Child Standing Tower Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode: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)!BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

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 Diagnosis Into the experience – Dr. Wahls details her diagnosis Prioritizing mitochondria health with supplements   Developing a custom Paleo-inspired diet Going from a tilt recline wheelchair to completing an 18.5m bike ride  Realizing that recovery was possible 00:11:34 — Exploring Different Treatments for MS  Background on MS discovery in the 1800s MS in the brain – rapid decline usually seen between 45 and 50 Supporting your body through MS with nutrient-dense foods Inspired by Loren Cordain’s work Breaking 20 years as a vegetarian  00:16:52 — Healing Through Nutrition  Which nutrients Dr. Wahls chased in her custom diet Benefits of a meditation practice  Switching to organic ingredients  Why she relied so heavily on leafy greens and liver How 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 Message Running the research to make her protocol official in 2010 Being threatened with loss of her medical license  Working up to 26 scientific peer reviewed MS-related publications Efficacy of Diet on Fatigue and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Lifestyle changes vs. medication  Treatment recommendations based on # of brain lesions  Remyelination online courses Join Dr. Wahl’s research study on quality of life  Resources: Website: terrywahls.com Courses: Remyelination Workshops Research: Dr. Wahl’s MS research study Instagram: @drterrywahls Read: The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles & Functional Medicine YouTube: Terry Wahls M.D. Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.Cozy Earth | Get 35% off sitewide when you use the code 'BEWELL' at CozyEarth.com.