Be Well by Kelly Leveque

Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator, a holistic reproductive health practitioner, and the author of “The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility.” She helps health-conscious women discover the connection between their menstrual cycles and their overall health so they can ditch hormonal birth control forever. Unfortunately, our education system has failed to teach us about this stuff, so she’s here to educate us on how to take control of our fertility. This is the kind of information we all should have been taught, and Lisa is not going to wait around for the school system to decide it’s important. Let’s take control of our own education and our bodies so that we can make informed decisions for ourselves.You will learn about... How prevalent infertility and subfertility are The challenges associated with fertility as we age How hormonal birth control affects our body and ovulation cycle Managing pain around your menstruation The supplements we can take to clear our system after transitioning off the pill Supplements men should take to increase sperm quality Tracking your ovulation Some of the major causes of infertility Resources: Learn more: fertilityfriday.com Read: “The Fifth Vital Sign” Listen: Fertility Friday Podcast Instagram: @fertilityfriday Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Felice Gersh is a board-certified OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine practitioner. She taught as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years, and she is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine. She dives deep into PCOS, menopause, and how the two have quite a lot in common. Every woman should understand how their bodies work so they can take ownership and control of the direction their health and their life goes.You will learn about... What PCOS is and the symptoms of it Where your testosterone levels should be under normal circumstance What causes the adrenal effects of PCOS Supporting natural puberty When menopause starts in women and what it means Optimal ranges for estrogen and progesterone Resources: integrativemgi.com Instagram: @dr.felicegersh Twitter: @DrFeliceGersh Read: "PCOS SOS" Read: "PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track" Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Lewis Howes is a bestselling author, lifestyle entrepreneur, high-performance business coach, keynote speaker, former professional football player, a two-sport All-American, and the host of the top 100 podcast The School of Greatness. He’s taken his struggles and trauma to become a phenomenal business success and a motivational resource to so many other entrepreneurs trying to break out and cut a new road for themselves.You will learn about... Turning the hardest time in his life into opportunity Retaining motivation after hitting rock bottom Finding role models and being coachable Focusing on wins and enjoying the process The common traits of the greatest people in the world The habits that create a millionaire mindset Donating your time and money Building multiple streams of income Resources: lewishowes.com Instagram: @lewishowes Twitter: @lewishowes Facebook: facebook.com/lewishowes LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lewishowes Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Dr. Afrouz Demeri is a naturopathic doctor focused on women’s health. The more women she saw, she started to realize that the root cause of most women’s health struggles was in their childhood, whether it was how physical they were, how they ate, their medical treatment, emotional status, or any other number of issues. She started to focus on pediatrics, but there were still issues, so she started to look at pregnancy and the parents to help prevent many of the issues she was seeing. During her own pregnancy, she became aware of all the personal health issues she had that nobody was testing for, and she became passionate about helping couples have healthy children — starting before they try getting pregnant.You will learn about... How we can impact the future health of children before birth Giving children the best chance for success What you can and can’t control—and being okay with that How who you are impacts what you should eat Getting a full hormone assessment to see where you stand Increasing sperm quality Making one change at a time Simplifying and minimizing your life Resources: trimesterzerocourse.com Aimforwomen.com Instagram: @drdemeri pristinehydro.com Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Candace Burch is a hormone health educator and founder of Your Hormone Balance, a hormone testing and consulting practice that helps people of all ages correct hormone imbalances that negatively impact health and longevity. She’s also a co-founder of the educational non-profit Women In Balance, and her mission as a wellness advocate is to educate, inspire, and guide women towards safe, natural approaches to hormone balance and breast cancer prevention.You will learn about... The signs of a hormone imbalance Getting a sense of your hormone levels Preventing estrogen dominance Rebalancing your cortisol levels to get balanced energy Getting a balanced diet Adaptogens and other supplements to support balance Resources: yourhormonebalance.com Get $100 off a hormone test kit using code BEWELLBYKELLY Instagram: @yourhormonebalance Facebook: facebook.com/YourHormoneBalance Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

There is such a lack of awareness and understanding around women’s health issues and diagnoses, and it’s important to be our own advocates. To that end, Melissa Groves Azzaro is going to help us all understand women’s health better. She’s an integrative and functional medicine dietitian specializing in women’s health and hormones, PCOS, fertility, and hormone testing. Melissa launched her first book, "A Balanced Approach to PCOS," earlier this year, and she has so much valuable information to share about this silent disease.You will learn about... Melissa’s personal story and how she got into the life of a hormone dietitian How hormone imbalance is so often at the root of health issues Hormone production in the body Recommendations for sleep and stressors to get your hormones on track Things to avoid for your hormone health Resources: Learn more: thehormonedietitian.com Instagram: @the.hormone.dietitian Read: "A Balanced Approach to PCOS" Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

In celebration of Be Well By Kelly hitting the massive milestone of 2 million downloads, we’re releasing two bonus episodes this week, sharing interviews I did on two other podcasts. This interview first broadcast on the Whiskey & Work podcast, where my friend Kelsey Murphy and I both open up about emotional experiences we’ve had in 2020 and give a sneak peek into our personal lives. This is a conversation about what’s truly important in life.You will learn about... The events that started 2020 for us Making difficult decisions Shifting your priorities and making space for the things that matter Giving people the shortcuts instead of the science The difference between writing a book and making a course The importance on editing and narrowing down Resources:Listen: Whiskey & Work Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

In celebration of Be Well By Kelly hitting the massive milestone of 2 million downloads, we’re releasing two bonus episodes this week, sharing interviews I did on two other podcasts. This interview first broadcast on the Off The Record podcast, where host Annie Tevelin, founder of the beauty and skincare line SkinOwl, dug in deep into my birth story with Sebastian, which went far differently from how I ever expected.You will learn about... A day in my life as a newborn mom Telling the story of Bash’s birth The takeaway from that experience The factors that contributed to my success Silencing the negativity Being forgiving and gentle with yourself My fab four Resources: Listen: Off The Record Instagram: @offtherecordwithyou Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Morgan Jackson is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who founded Prepared Beginnings because she is passionate about women and infant health, growth in motherhood, and seeing families thrive. I’m a month away from giving birth(!) and I don’t remember how to breastfeed, so I’ve been paying close attention to Morgan’s Instagram and all of the practical breastfeeding advice that she shares. Morgan’s also the mother of a beautiful boy and currently pregnant with baby number two, and I’m so excited to not just have this conversation but be going through this process alongside Morgan!You will learn about... Breastfeeding isn’t as intuitive as a lot of people think It’s okay to ask for support! How to get ready for breastfeeding while you’re pregnant What all potential parents should know about the physiological benefits of breastfeeding for the parent How breastfeeding helps reduce your chances to get cancer and other diseases Local breastfeeding support: La Leche League International What to expect in the first few days after giving birth The different breastfeeding holds Oral anomalies like tongue ties What you need to know about pumping What to expect from a newborn’s poop How do you know if your baby is getting enough milk? Newborn weight fluctuation Breastfeeding red flags Storing breast milk Paced bottle feeding The best bottles available Resources: Prepared Beginnings Instagram: @preparedbeginningslactation Find breastfeeding support at La Leche League International Read: “The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding” Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

What we feed our children will affect not only how they feel, how they learn, and how they behave today but how they function in the future. So, it’s our job as parents to look out for them and make sure they’re nourishing their bodies — unfortunately, it’s really easy to end up with a lot of sugar in your diet in today’s world, with sugar-loaded processed foods conveniently and cheaply available everywhere. And the unfortunate reality is that sugar is insidiously bad for you, and today, you’re going to learn exactly how and why.Our guests are Michael Goran, PhD, and Emily Ventura, PhD, MPH, co-authors of “Sugarproof: The Hidden Dangers of Sugar that are Putting Your Child's Health at Risk and What You Can Do.” Both Michael and Emily are also parents, so they understand what each of us are going through and how much effort it takes to take care of our children and protect them from the hidden sugars that creep into our lives at every opportunity.You will learn about... The different types of sugar Why some types of sugar are more damaging to kids than others Why our evolutionary biology makes kids more vulnerable to the damaging effects of sugar What sugar does to our bodies and brain The importance of what you eat when you break your fast (i.e. the first meal of the day) The metabolic impact of sugar intake The impact of sugar on academic performance Why you might want to try one week off sugar in your family It’s not necessarily about cutting sugar out of your  life altogether, but being intentional about when you’re eating sugar and being aware what it does to your body Why you can’t rely on sugar substitutes Natural sweeteners that can be used instead of processed white sugar Making food fun Some of Michael and Emily’s favorite recipes Why you should aim to not buy anything with more than 3 grams of added sugar Michael and Emily’s sugar-free self-care The effects of eating added sugars while pregnant Resources: Sugarproofkids.com Instagram: @sugarproofkids Facebook: facebook.com/Sugarproofkids Twitter: @michaelgoran “Sugarproof: The Hidden Dangers of Sugar that are Putting Your Child's Health at Risk and What You Can Do” Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.