Be Well by Kelly Leveque

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144. Balance Your Blood Sugar, Feel Your Best - with Jessie Inchauspe #FabulousFriends Oct 22, 2021

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Biochemist and glucose ally, Jessie Inchauspe, is on a mission to make glucose monitoring sexy. After first testing the effect of food on her glucose levels in 2018, she realized there were knock-on consequences in crucial areas of her life when she made certain food choices. After creating a series of glucose-balancing hacks that allowed her to live a normal life – and enjoy the occasional cookie – she decided to share her tips to the world, and her brand, Glucose Goddess, was born.

In this episode, Jessie reveals the actionable and affordable ways to balance your sugar levels and explains why adding a couple of simple habits to your mealtimes can boost your mood, sleep quality, weight, and happiness.

You will learn about...

How monitoring glucose changed Jessie’s life
Why vinegar supports mitochondria and burns fat
Mitigating glucose spikes with Greek yogurt, nuts, green veggies, and healthy fats
Savory breakfast ideas to give you the best start to the day
The accountability factor to wearing a glucose monitor
How balancing blood sugar affects your mood
The lowdown on liquids and eating out mindfully

Resources:

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Website: glucosegoddess.com
Instagram: @glucosegoddess

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Instagram: @bewellbykelly
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Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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143. Raising Anti-Racist Children with Dr. Traci Baxley #FabulousFriends Oct 15, 2021

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After the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent Black Lives Matter uprising, many people grappled with the discomfort of racial bias and how it showed up in their lives, communities, and upbringing. The need to become actively anti-racist has been an evolving mission of mine as I seek to teach my children about social justice, inclusivity, and compassion for all.

Cultural and race identity coach and Professor, Dr. Traci Baxley supports parents on their journey to becoming allies, helping them move from fear-based parenting. By leaning into the discomfort of triggering topics like race, politics, and current social injustices, we can build a future generation to be proud of.

This episode is a fantastic resource for parents to evolve their value system and take actionable steps towards social justice parenting.

You will learn about...

Where to start with inclusive parenting
Why fear is an obstacle
How to create core values in the home
The 4 ‘S’s (Self-reflect, Survey, Seek and Speak)
Unpacking privilege without feeling shame
Teaching children boundaries
Raising compassionate children

Resources:

Instagram: @socialjusticeparenting
Website: socialjusticeparenting.com
Read: Social Justice Parenting
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142. Building a Case for Keto with Gary Taubes #WellnessWednesdays Oct 13, 2021

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Have we been analyzing obesity wrong this whole time?

Investigative science and health journalist Gary Taubes knocked the medical world for six when he boldly claimed that America’s chronic obesity issue was a hormone problem, not an overeating one. His first two books, Good Calories, Bad Calories and Why We Get Fat punctured the traditional belief that a low-fat diet is the answer to optimal health. Now, he’s on a mission to show how a ketogenic diet can prevent or reverse diabetes and obesity.

In this episode, Gary grounds the science into digestible chunks, presenting an enthralling case for keto that will make you rethink how you approach weight loss, health, and conventional nutritional advice.

You will learn about...

The nutritional myths you believed to be true
Obesity and societal eating habits
Insulin and the obesity connection
Decreasing and increasing glucagon
Fat storage being regulated by carbs
The benefits of keto for chronic conditions

Resources:

Read: The Case for Keto
Read: The Case Against Sugar
Read: Why We Get Fat
Read: Good Calories, Bad Calories
Website: garytaubes.com
Twitter: @garytaubes
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Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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141. Setting Healthy Screen Boundaries with Tech-Wise Littles #FabulousFriends Oct 08, 2021

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With tech and screen time taking up most of our day, it’s crucial to implement healthy screen time habits with kids. Until now, the conversation has been focused on teenagers, but as first-generation parents navigating the digital world – and relying on iPads to get us through tantrums – it’s time we started setting healthy boundaries much earlier.

Jennifer and Kay created Tech-Wise Littles to build a bridge between the 2D and 3D worlds without being fearful or obsessed with screen time minutes. From choosing the right shows to elevating the movie-night ritual, this episode will help you adopt a holistic attitude to technology and use it as an opportunity to bond with your child.

You will learn about...

Why the tech conversation needs to start earlier
What scientific research has to say on kids’ screen time
The what, who, where, when, and why of screen time rules
Picking the right shows for your kids
How to bond with your children when they’re in front of a screen
What too much tech leads to in adolescence

Resources:

Instagram: @techwiselittles
Website: techwiselittles.com
Purchase Raising Tech-Wise Littles Course. Use code “KELLY30OFF” for 30% off

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Instagram: @bewellbykelly
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Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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140. Feed Your Mental Health with Dr. Drew Ramsey #WellnessWednesdays Oct 06, 2021

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Dr. Drew Ramsey is on a mission to get our brains into grow mode with mood-optimizing foods. Through Nutritional Psychiatry, he’s supporting brain and body health with inclusive information that chooses science over shaming to dial us into happy food routines.

What we eat has a knock-on effect on our physical and cognitive capabilities. In this episode, we dive into revolutionary research into healing depression and anxiety through food, and share the actionable steps you can easily implement to create more joy at mealtimes.

You will learn about...

Understanding an eater’s reality
The 12 foods for optimized mental health
Nutrient-dense foods and ways to work them into your meals
Short chain and long chain omega-3 fats
How blood sugar affects the way we feel
Creating food boundaries as a parent

Resources:

Website: drewramseymd.com
Read: Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks
Instagram: @drewramseymd
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Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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139. Learning How to Be Happy, Not Perfect with Poppy Jamie #FabulousFriends Oct 01, 2021

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If you scrolled through her Instagram page a few years ago, television host Poppy Jamie was living the dream – but on the inside, she was unraveling. After stress sent her to hospital, she re-examined her priorities, purpose, and thought processes. She decided to create an approachable and accessible platform to help people manage their wellbeing, and the Happy Not Perfect app was born.

In this episode, Poppy shares her emotional backstory and rock bottom that forced her to reset her mind, body and soul. Plus: we discuss the tools you can use to diffuse triggering moments, untangle negative thought bias, and get back to the happy, not perfect state you were born to be.

You will learn about...

The rock bottom that forced her to reevaluate her life
The true cost of our coping strategies
The Four ‘C’s: Connection, Curiosity, Choice, and Commitment
The flexible mindset in practice
Manifestation to create your future
The tools that keep her in touch with her emotions
Life beyond the highlight reel

Resources:

Read: Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts, and Free Yourself from Anxiety
Website: happynotperfect.com
Instagram: @poppyjamie
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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138. Exploring the Gut-Immune Connection with Dr. Emeran Mayer #WellnessWednesdays Sep 29, 2021

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70% of the immune system sits in the gut, but our 21st-century diet of processed food, poor sleep, and stress is reaping havoc with our gut and overall health.

Gastroenterologist, neuroscientist and author, Dr. Emeran Mayer has done all the years of rigorous research for us, and the current gut climate is not looking good. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, are on the rise, and boosting immunity against viruses is at the forefront of everyone's mind. The solution? Tune in to hear the simple strategies that will reverse the slippery slope we're on, and build us back to better health.

You will learn about...

The Vagus nerve
Microbes and hormones
Building resistance to infections
Chronic stress, sleep rhythm, and the gut
Sleep rhythm and gut function

Resources:

Connect with Kelly:

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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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137. A Wholistic Approach to Pediatrics with Dr. Pejman Katiraei #WellnessWednesdays Sep 21, 2021

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Dr. Pejman Katiraei has spent years using his curious mind and expertise across allopathic and holistic medicine to explore chronic conditions such as lupus, colitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, memory problems, ADHD, anxiety, and IBS in profound depth. An initial consultation with him lasts 1.5 hours, and it doesn't take long to understand why!

In this episode, he explains why diseases do not "just happen," and we need to get to the root of all anomalies to truly serve children and their families. We discuss the consequences of mold toxicity, Lyme, and ADHD, the limitations of testing, and the value of a parents' gut instinct that "something is not right" with their child. Plus: the exciting technological advancements that will bring his groundbreaking work to more people around the world.

You will learn about...

The “wholistic” approach to medicine
Limitations of testing and honoring parents’ instincts
Mold symptoms and detoxification
Stress, anxiety, and ADHD in children
Lyme diagnosis and sensitive testing
Scaling his work to help more people

Resources:

Website: wholistickids.com + wholisticminds.com
Instagram: @wholistickids + @wholisticminds
Thanks to Sound Tea for sponsoring this episode! Use the code “bewell20” for 20% off sparkling water (without the sugar) at drinksound.com

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Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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136. Shifting From Stress to Strength with Dr. Samantha Boardman #FabulousFriends Sep 17, 2021

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Sitting on the couch can sometimes turn into a self-pity session where you spin out on everything going wrong in your life. Rarely do we make space to find wellness in illness, but Positive Psychiatrist, Dr. Samantha Boardman, is changing the traditional therapy conversation.

We discuss the unique and accessible ways to invite vibrancy and joy in your life and why perfection isn’t a priority when aligning happiness with action.

You will learn about...

What it means to be a positive psychiatrist
Creating “WOOP” goals
Positive psychology for children
Connecting movement and nutrition with mood
Combating resistance around goals
Permission to feel “negative” emotions
A typical day in the life of Dr. Samantha Boardman

Resources:

Website: positiveprescription.com
Instagram: @Positive_Prescription
Twitter: @sambmd
Read: Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress Into Strength
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Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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135. The Foundation of Wellbeing Starts with Your Plate with Dr. Allison Hull #WellnessWednesdays Sep 15, 2021

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If you could find a diet that didn’t make you or your family feel hungry or “hangry,” why wouldn’t you choose it?

Adult internist, pediatrician, and founder of Well-Being, Dr. Allison Hull, lifts the lid on real ketogenic nutrition that empowers our bodies and minds to make the right food decisions without feeling like we’re making sacrifices. Her comprehensive 12-week program re-routes our relationship with food, hunger, and feelings through cognitive behavioral therapy training and CGM biofeedback.

We delve into sustainable weight loss, the causes of fatty liver disease, and the cerebral benefits of fitness and debunk myths around keto eating so you can create the healthy food foundations that will serve for generations to come.

You will learn about...

Route to blood sugar balance
Current behavior study and results
Fatty liver disease causes
The benefits of biofeedback
Understanding gluconeogenesis
The importance of diet variability
Inside her 12 week program
Debunking Keto diet myths
The battle with gluten
Food conversations with children and plant-based eating

Resources:

Website: yourwellbeingtribe.com
Instagram:@drallisonhull
Listeners can use the code KellyL100 to receive $100 off Dr. Hull’s upcoming 12 week health program which begins on September 21! Go to yourwellbeingtribe.com to sign up!
Read: Tribe by Sebastian Junger
Thank you LMNT for sponsoring this episode! 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)!

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Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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