Be Well by Kelly Leveque

With her East-meets-West approach to medicine, Dr. Taz Bhatia does it all. She’s certified in integrative medicine, holistic medicine, and pediatrics, she’s a champion for women’s health, and she believes we all can uncover our innate superpowers. She is also the founder and CEO of CentreSpring MD in Atlanta, was previously a professor in integrative medicine at Emory University, and is a licensed acupuncturist and certified nutrition specialist. Wow! We discuss considerations for parents as we look at going back to school in the future, and how they can prepare their health and immune systems for whatever happens next.You will learn about... (04:47) Tips and tools to increase our kids’ immunity (08:52) Normal bowel movements for children and supplementing their diet (14:20) Probiotic strains and the best mechanism for delivery (18:00) How to avoid loading your kids with sugar (24:58) The non-negotiables when protecting your children’s health (28:45) What to look for in blood testing and how often to have it done Resources: doctortaz.com Instagram: @drtazmd Health Coach Training Webinar 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. Daniel Amen is a physician, psychiatrist, teacher, and twelve-time New York Times bestselling author. Dr. Amen runs the Amen Clinics, and he’s widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on applying brain imaging science to clinical psychiatric practice. He recently published a new book, “The End of Mental Illness,” and I had the pleasure of listening to Dr. Amen speak at a wellness conference in 2012. I was absolutely blown away by his practice, his diagnostic capabilities, and the positive lifestyle changes that can produce incredibly positive results in our brain health — and I think you will be too!You will learn about... (03:25) Dr. Amen’s background and how he uses brain imaging (06:55) Ways of eating that are detrimental or healing to your brain (11:36) How brain imaging works with mental health (14:50) Building a healthy brain (18:49) A day in the life of Dr. Amen (25:48) Dealing with depression or anxiety (33:31) Finding your meaning or purpose (34:52) How hormones play a role in your mental health (43:03) The role of dopamine and addiction on the brain Thank you to our sponsor Birch Benders! Birch Benders now offers six varieties of toaster waffles that your family is sure to love. Use the code BEWELL for 20% off your purchase!Resources: amenclinics.com brainmd.com brainwarriorswaypodcast.com Read: “The End of Mental Illness” 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.

Kelsey Patel is a wellness expert, reiki master, and author of the book “Burning Bright.” She is such an inspiration, but despite her larger-than-life appearance, she is quick to be very open, honest, and real about how she got to where she is today... and the times where things weren’t great or hadn’t fallen into place yet. We talk all about burnout, setting boundaries for yourself, your work, your clients, and how Kelsey was introduced to reiki in the first place. We also get the privilege of opening the podcast with a reiki session led by Kelsey. You are going to love it!You will learn about... (05:40) Experiencing a reiki session (11:35) Not being too rigid with your wellness practice (13:41) How Kelsey’s journey started (22:18) Setting boundaries and balancing your energy (29:30) Kelsey’s wellness non-negotiables (35:43) What reiki is and what inspired Kelsey to write her book (41:41) Reiki for nonbelievers (44:39) Tips you can incorporate now to take care of burnout Resources: kelseyjpatel.com Instagram: @kelseyjpatel Facebook: www.facebook.com/kelseyjpatel Read “Burning Bright” Fab Four Fundamentals 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.

Today’s topic is a divisive one — birth control. So let’s be clear upfront: I am not discouraging anyone from using birth control. It’s something I’ve used and needed at certain times in my life. I just feel called to educate you on the potential side effects so you can make the most informed decisions for you or your children. Dr. Sarah Hill is a research psychologist and professor who studies health, relationships, and other forms of social behavior. Her new book, “This Is Your Brain On Birth Control,” is going to open your mind to some of the unintended consequences your gynecologist may not have discussed with you when it comes to taking birth control. She’s also a writer and speaker with a passion for helping people learn about science and the ways they can help them feel happier, healthier, and more connected.You will learn about... (02:17) How your sex hormones change during your menstrual cycle. (08:19) What’s happening when we take the birth control pill to our hormones and ovulation (14:58) How birth control affects stress hormones (26:23) The unintended side effects and the lack of education of those consequences (36:41) How birth control affects who you are attracted to (46:40) How men’s sex hormones change (53:23) The sex hormones women experience when they’re breastfeeding (01:02:11) Our relationship with food and cravings (01:11:03) How overeating can start as kids (01:23:13) The effect of non-caloric sweeteners on the body and brain Resources: Learn more: sarahehill.com Read: “This Is Your Brain On Birth Control” Instagram: @sarahehillphd Facebook: www.facebook.com/sarahehillphd Fab Four Fundamentals 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.

Megan Roup is a celebrity trainer and the founder of The Sculpt Society, a dance party and sculpting workout that’s available online and through an app. Today, she’s going to share her story and get you motivated to work out during quarantine. We dive into her love of dance, the work that goes into creating her content and routines, and the fundamental habits for success. She is all about finding the movements that bring you joy, and you can hear the joy come out of her when she speaks about it!You will learn about... (02:10) How Megan fell in love with movement (07:43) Developing an obsession with food (10:27) Changing the conversation you have with yourself (17:04) Finding movement that brings you joy (20:45) A day in Megan’s life (31:57) Habits that lead to transformation Resources: thesculptsociety.com Instagram: @meganroup 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.

Today’s guests are two friends and people I have looked up to for a long time, Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf. Diana Rodgers is a registered dietitian with a clinical practice helping people recover their health through real food. Her blog, Sustainable Dish, started as a healthy, locally-sourced recipe site, but has grown into a much deeper dive into food systems. She has also spent the last 18 years living and working on an organic farm that grows vegetables and raises pasture-raised meat. She met Robb Wolf in 2011 after reading his book, “The Paleo Solution,” which has sold nearly a million copies. Robb trained as a research biochemist, and he discovered that the optimal human diet is one that most closely mimics our ancestral ways of eating before the invention of ultra-processed foods. Both of them have dealt with severe digestive issues, have minds that question everything, and are always looking to find the truth behind commonly held beliefs. In addition to their firsthand production and deep backgrounds in science, they have read many books, interviewed experts, and attended a remarkable number of conferences around agriculture. Their new book and film “Sacred Cow” is going to debunk, using real science, the lies you’ve been told about red meat. I truly believe that our bodies — and the world — will be healthier because of them.You will learn about... (04:01) Talking about the health risks and nutrition of red meat (13:39) The protein leverage hypothesis (16:37) Body composition or blood test changes after increasing protein intake (22:44) Lowering carb intake while breastfeeding (28:05) Debunking some of the myths causing guilt around red meat (45:33) The social justice benefits of meat (52:45) About Diana’s farm (56:52) Sourcing the right protein and feeling better about it (01:01:54) Eating like a nutrivore (01:06:14) The case against TMAO and MTOR Resources: Learn more: sacredcow.info Read: “Sacred Cow” sustainabledish.com instagram.com/sustainabledish twitter.com/sustainabledish robbwolf.com join.thehealthyrebellion.com twitter.com/robbwolf instagram.com/dasrobbwolf Read: “The Paleo Solution” 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.

Today’s guests are two of my favorite people in the health space, Mark Sisson and Morgan Buehler. Mark is an American author, a food blogger at Mark’s Daily Apple, a former distance triathlete, and an Iron Man competitor. He’s obsessed with health and nutrition, was one of the first to popularize the paleo diet, and has written several books on the topic, including the recently released “The Keto Reset Diet.” He is an encyclopedia of knowledge. And Morgan is a surfer, a soccer player, and a mother who is so down to earth and knows how to get business done. These two, together, were able to get Primal Kitchen out on the scene, grow it like a rocket ship, and sell it to Kraft-Heinz, and there’s just so much to learn from them as business leaders, wellness innovators, and people.You will learn about... (03:43) When Mark became passionate about nutrition (09:11) How we can manipulate our epigenetics (13:43) Explaining metabolic flexibility (21:41) How to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner (25:19) Going paleo or keto (29:10) The story of starting Primal Kitchen (41:34) The ups and downs in starting a food business (49:12) Exiting as a food entrepreneur (59:09) Creating a good relationship after being acquired Resources: marksdailyapple.com Read “The Keto Reset Diet” Fab Four Fundamentals Mark’s Instagram: @marksdailyapple Morgan’s Instagram: @morganzanotti 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.

Today’s guest is Gaby Dalkin of What’s Gaby Cooking. She’s a trained chef, recipe developer, cookbook author, and entrepreneur, and her latest cookbook — “Eat What You Want” — will have you drooling. She’s really down to earth, really fun, and someone I’ve personally learned from over the years. She has helped me elevate my cooking skills in the kitchen, and I know she will do the same for you.You will learn about... (03:15) When Gaby fell in love with cooking (09:04) Jumping into blogging full-time (14:40) Investing in professional photography (18:51) Getting a book deal (24:59) The inspiration behind “Eat What You Want” (29:12) Some of Gaby’s favorite recipes (32:06) Chef hacks and go-to ingredients (37:29) Sourcing proteins and vegetables Resources: Learn more: whatsgabycooking.com Instagram: @whatsgabycookin Read: “Eat What You Want” Podcast: whatsgabycooking.com/category/podcasts County Line Harvest: countylineharvest.com Sitka Salmon Shares: sitkasalmonshares.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.

Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen is a scientist and university professor specializing in the intersection of reproductive health, human flourishing, and how health is transmitted from one generation to the next. She provides fertility and pregnancy consulting to women and families nationally and internationally through her signature In Bloom programs, inner circle, and personalized, comprehensive one-on-one consulting. She’s conducted research on tens of thousands of women of all colors, ages, shapes and sizes, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, language preferences, and professions to examine how they transmit physical health and emotional wellbeing to their children. I could go on and on with all the accolades she’s accomplished, but I am really excited for what she’s here to talk about — empowering yourself to take charge of your pregnancy and having the Superbaby you’ve always dreamed of!You will learn about... (07:05) What the “primemester” is and how to have a superbaby (13:08) Lowering the chances of genetic abnormalities (17:58) How feeling safer affects your reproductive system (26:18) Figuring out how to make our thoughts our best friend (29:09) The effects of stress hormones on your sex hormones (34:20) What a superbaby is (44:14) Avoiding the term “infertility” (53:05) The importance of sperm in the equation (59:33) Inflammation as the root cause of fertility challenges (01:01:40) Influencing your AMH levels Resources: Learn more: drcleopatra.com Free Fertility Checklist: fertilitypregnancy.org Instagram: @doctor_cleopatra Instagram: @fertilitypregnancy The Primemester Protocol: drcleopatra.com/protocol 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.

Jason and Colleen Wachob founded mindbodygreen, the most trusted website in the health and wellness space, amidst a personal health crisis. Today, their site has articles written by some of the most trusted names in health and industry visionaries. They share the story of what inspired mindbodygreen, how everyone has been thinking about health and wellness so wrong, and what their vision represents for the future of health.You will learn about... (02:18) How mindbodygreen got started (10:50) Living the life you want to lead (12:19) The red flags around clotting (21:10) Lowering your homocysteine levels (24:58) The process of creating a supplement (33:58) Advice from the best holistic practitioners in the world (38:23) Cultivating holistic wellness (44:36) Protecting movement time during COVID-19 (55:12) Listening to your body needs Resources: mindbodygreen.com @jasonwachob @colleenwachob 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.