Be Well by Kelly Leveque

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174. Taking a Whole-Person Approach to Mental Health with Ellen Vora, M.D. #WellnessWednesdays Mar 30, 2022

Show notes

Dr. Ellen Vora is a holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root. Dr. Vora received her BA from Yale University and her MD from Columbia University. She's board-certified in psychiatric and integrative holistic medicine. Her newly released book, the anatomy of anxiety explores how anxiety manifests in the body and mind, and how we can overcome it. We talk about taking a holistic approach to mental health, the simple dietary changes you can make to start seeing improvements, and the downside to some popular beverages.

You will learn about...

Ellen’s journey into holistic medicine
The changes Ellen made to heal herself
How to see yourself as capable of positive thinking
Being able to put up personal barriers
Whether or not we should be self-diagnosing
True anxiety vs false anxiety
The releasing power of crying
Conscious caffeine and alcohol consumption
Supporting healthy GABA levels
Managing anxiety around community
Stabilizing your blood sugar

Resources:

Connect with Kelly:

kellyleveque.com
Instagram: @bewellbykelly
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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173. Self-Care, Mental Health & Being a Strong Mama with Robin Arzón #FabulousFriends Mar 25, 2022

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After starting her career as a litigator, Robin Arzón made a major pivot and became the VP of Fitness Programming and the head instructor at Peloton. She is also an ultra marathoner, the bestselling author of Shut Up and Run, and a very proud mama to her daughter.

She recently released her first children’s book, Strong Mama, which she wrote while pregnant. We talk about discovering the magic of endorphins, why women and mothers shouldn’t feel ashamed about being strong, and how self-care isn’t selfish.

You will learn about...

How Robin fell in love with fitness
Three audits for moving your life in a positive direction
The inspiration behind Strong Mama
Changing the narrative around motherhood
How to show up as a strong mom when you’re not feeling strong
Why it’s important to take maternity leave
Opening up the conversation around mental health

Resources:

Learn more: robinarzon.com
Instagram: @robinnyc
Read: Strong Mama
Read: Shut Up and Run
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kellyleveque.com
Instagram: @bewellbykelly
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Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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172. Keeping Your Home Joy-Filled & Clutter-Free with Jen Robin of Life in Jeneral #FabulousFriends Mar 18, 2022

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Jen Robin is Founder & CEO of both Life in Jeneral and LIJ Spaces. Life in Jeneral is a full-service organizational design company, while LIJ Spaces offers custom cabinetry lines designed from the unique viewpoint of a professional home organizer.

Jen has always loved organizing and creating systems. She started out as a celebrity executive assistant, where she mastered the art of to-do lists, time management, and efficient systems. In the process, she realized that organizing truly was about transforming lives for the better. Over the years, Jen has successfully evolved Life in Jeneral into a holistic home transformation company.

Her new book, Life in Jeneral: A Joyful Guide to Organizing Your Home and Creating the Space for What Matters Most, reveals an empathetic and emotional approach to decluttering. Let Jen inspire you to let go of what’s cluttering up your life, and remind you to hold on to the most important things: the people you care about.

You will learn about...

How Jen got into the professional organization business
The pillars of Life in Jeneral
Finding flow in your home
Honing in on what’s most important to you
The biggest barriers to home organization
Getting started organizing
Making use of your prime real estate

Resources:

lifeinjeneral.com
Instagram: @lifeinjeneral
Read: Life in Jeneral: A Joyful Guide to Organizing Your Home and Creating the Space for What Matters Most
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Instagram: @bewellbykelly
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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171. Regenerative Farming: Agriculture as Nature Intended with Robby Sansom #FabulousFriends Mar 11, 2022

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Robby Sansom is on a mission to inspire consumers to work with nature, not against it. Force of Nature carves an innovative yet sustainable farming method that nurtures the soil, respects animal and plant diversity, and promotes natural protein over synthetic substitutes.

This enlightening conversation invites you to join the regenerative revolution, connect to your food and community in a meaningful way, and empower your consumer choices to work for you, your body, and the planet.

You will learn about...

The issues with the agricultural industry
How Force of Nature is mobilizing the community
The current farm crisis and how you can help the farm community
The benefits of regenerative farming
Evaluating carbon impact
The truth about plant-based foods
Nutrient density vs cost
How to get the most from your protein

Resources:

Website: forceofnature.com (use code “BEWELL15” for $15 off your first order).
Watch: Sacred Cow
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170. Shift Your State through Breathwork with Robbie Bent #FabulousFriends Mar 04, 2022

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Years ago, breathwork, plant medicine, and hot/cold therapy helped Robbie Bent turn away from a lifetime of alienation and addiction. Now, his mission is to create a community and safe space for people to feel belonging, connection, and life force without the social crutch of alcohol or drugs. His burgeoning brand, Othership, includes physical and online opportunities to dial into the breath, self-regulate our emotions, and discover a natural high that’ll last a lifetime.

In this episode, we dive deep into the benefits of breathwork and techniques you can use to breathe vitality back into your routine and interpersonal relationships.

We invite you to participate in one of Robbie’s electrifying, live breathwork sessions at the top of the episode.

You will learn about...

Robbie’s personal breakthrough with psychedelics
How Othership is making breathwork accessible, easy, and fun
The scientific benefits of the breathwork
Tips for sauna therapy
Why breathwork is the perfect sober-curious social activity

Resources:

Othership: Breathing App
Instagram: @othership.app + @othership.to + @robbiebent
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169. Easy Tips to Master Your Metabolism with Austin McGuffie #Fabulous Friends Feb 25, 2022

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Content creator, Austin McGuffie, is on a mission to break down metabolism into digestible chunks for the average person – especially for the American Black community. He is a relatable nutrition changemaker helping people make healthier choices for themselves without shaming the dietary devils we’re constantly tempted by. In this episode, we discuss the easiest ways to shift your metabolic health, the impact of glucose monitoring, and the role of culture in dietary decision-making.

You will learn about...

Breaking down metabolic health
The benefits of a comprehensive health screening
The three things you can do right now to shift metabolic health
Using movement as a tool
Self-directed nutrition
Advice for health coaches
Turning soul food into whole food
How Levels has impacted Austin’s health journey

Resources:

Instagram: @metabolismmentor
YouTube: Metabolism Mentor
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Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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168. 10 Year Anniversary Special with My Husband, Christopher Patrick LeVeque: Part I Feb 19, 2022

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It took a while, but I finally got my wonderful husband and baby daddy, Christopher Patrick LeVeque, on the mic to celebrate our ten-year wedding anniversary. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes peek into the LeVeque household as we answer your questions about how we met, life with kids, and if Christopher really likes smoothies!

You will learn about...

The early days of our relationship
How we met!
All things parenthood
The #1 thing you didn’t know about me
Christopher’s career transition

Connect with Kelly:

kellyleveque.com
Instagram: @bewellbykelly
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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167. Dropping (Uric) Acid with Dr. David Perlmutter #WellnessWednesdays Feb 16, 2022

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Modern medicine is ignoring a scientific phenomenon that’s right under its nose–uric acid.

In this episode, Dr. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author, reveals the deadly truth about high uric acid levels, as well as offering practical advice, diet hacks, and lifestyle strategies you can implement to manage its levels. Discover how this “insignificant” byproduct of metabolism is at the root of many life-threatening illnesses, and how you can shift your health trajectory for the better in as little as two weeks!

You will learn about...

The backstory to uric acid + how it helped our ancestors survive
How to easily test your uric acid levels
Natural ways to lower uric acid
Purines, alcohol, and uric acid
Eating fruit vs drinking juice
Fructose and alcohol
The LUV (Lower Uric Levels) Diet

Resources:

Connect with Kelly:

kellyleveque.com
Instagram: @bewellbykelly
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

Mentioned in this episode:

BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

166. Navigating Modern Relationships with Elizabeth Earnshaw #WellnessWednesdays Feb 11, 2022

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In modern dating and marriages, we often find ourselves blindly projecting internal programing and behavioral patterns that cause a disconnect with our partners. That’s why I invited couples therapist, Elizabeth Earnshaw, to show us how we can heal those wounds, come back to intentional connection, and make our partnerships work. Tune in for tips on how to get to a healthy place with your partner, and understand each other better.

You will learn about...

The most common destructive relationship patterns
Meta emotion mismatch, and how to fix it
When to engage in couples therapy
Attachment styles
Tips on creating safety in a relationship
Current relationship trends

Resources:

Read: I Want This to Work: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in the Modern Age
Website: elizabethearnshaw.com
Instagram: @lizlistens
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Connect with Kelly:

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Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

Mentioned in this episode:

BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

165. Elevate Your Health & Experience a State Change with Dr. Robin Berzin #WellnessWednesdays Feb 09, 2022

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CEO and founder of Parsley Health, Dr. Robin Berzin, shares her profound, science-backed insights into how to take care of your body + mind through core actions. In this episode, Dr. Berzin outlines her holistic healing process from her book, State Change. An inspiration guide on identifying the triggers causing chronic conditions so you can reframe your routine and reclaim your health and happiness.

You will learn about...