Be Well by Kelly Leveque

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114. Healing Hormone Chaos with Dr. Aviva Romm #WellnessWednesdays Jun 30, 2021

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MD, midwife, and herbalist, Dr. Aviva Romm, is lifting the lid on the hidden hormone pandemic. With over 80% of American women reaching out to a doctor with hormone concerns, it’s a subject that needs to be front and center of the collective health conversation. Instead, all too often, women are overwhelmed by a spectrum of health issues swept under the rug – by society and the medical field – as part and parcel of “being a woman.”

Your gender is not a diagnosis. Painful periods and menopause, endometriosis, PCOS, and fertility problems are cues telling us something is out of balance in the body. Thankfully, Dr. Romm is helping women self-assess their internal landscape, empowering us with the knowledge, data, and actionable steps to rewire our hormonal health.

In this episode, she explains the symptoms to look out for from puberty to menopause, and the lifestyle tools to employ to nourish your body – and hormone levels – from the inside out.

You will learn about...

The hidden hormone pandemic
The symptoms to look out for
Decoding the term “hormonal”
Food and environmental triggers
Reprogramming taste buds
Ways to balancing your hormones

Resources:

Website: avivaromm.com
Instagram: @dr.avivaromm
Read: “Hormone Intelligence: The Complete Guide to Calming Hormone Chaos and Restoring Your Body’s Natural Blueprint”
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Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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113. How to Move Better and Stay Active with Dr. LA Thoma Gustin #FabulousFriends Jun 25, 2021

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Dr. LA Thoma Gustin's approach to fitness is as inclusive as it is inspiring. By walking her audience through every step of the workout, she helps build confidence and muscle with snapshot micro workouts designed for every body – wherever they are on their fitness journey.

We talk about Dr. LA Thoma's first foray into fitness during childhood and how her brand and focus have shifted during her pregnancy. Plus, she gives helpful tips on keeping her routine in check with her life on the go and how her app, “Dare to Be Active,” can help you move better.

You will learn about...

LA’s unique approach to movement
Her app’s workouts
The role of movement and fitness in her life
How her habits changed during pregnancy
Creating routine with a life on the go

Resources:

Instagram: @lathoma3
Youtube: Dare to Be Active
App: “Dare to Be Active”

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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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112. Keto Nutrition for Health & Healing with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino #WellnessWednesdays Jun 23, 2021

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The OG keto expert, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, has spent the past decade researching and developing metabolic-based strategies for targeting CNS oxygen toxicity (seizures), epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer.

He articulates the science behind ketosis, bringing solid evidence that ketones can prevent neurological disease. He also illustrates the logistic benefits a ketogenic diet can provide when measuring exercise performance, energy levels, and regulating blood glucose.

We round out this science-stacked show with the applicable takeaways you can implement in your daily routine to improve your metabolic health.

You will learn about...

What is ketosis and how does it work in the body
Exogenous ketones
Ketones and cancer research
When should you supplement with ketones
The best products on the market

Tried & Tested Keto products

Resources:

Website: ketonutrition.org
Instagram: @dominic.dagostino

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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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111. Micro Changes, Mighty Manifestations: Finding Freedom with MaryRuth Ghiyam #FabulousFriends Jun 18, 2021

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MaryRuth Ghiyam, of MaryRuth Organics, built a mission-led company when her family were in the depths of a $700,000 debt and grieving the tragic loss of her father and brother. Despite the world (seemingly) crumbling, she never gave up.

For seven years, she persevered nonstop, transforming her life, from changing her kitchen cabinet, to altering her business model to gain a competitive edge. Today, she’s head of a thriving liquid, organic supplement company and has just released a brand new book, “Liquids Till Lunch: 12 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life for Good.” We bond over creating routine and structure to make room for freedom and hearing how she followed her instincts to build a beautiful brand.

You will learn about...

Dealing with challenging moments in life and moving into health and wellness
Getting out of debt and getting back to financial stability
Creating structure
The life hacks that helped her thrive

Resources:

Read: “Liquids Till Lunch: 12 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life for Good”
Website: maryruthorganics.com
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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Instagram: @bewellbykelly
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Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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110. Empower Your Body by Upping Sodium with Robb Wolf #WellnessWednesdays Jun 16, 2021

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It's no secret that adding electrolytes to my whole-food, protein-rich diet upped my energy (and breast milk production). LMNT is now a permanent fixture in my kitchen cabinet, and I can't stop sharing this hydrating magic fuel with my clients. From the amount of DMs I'm getting, it's clearly piquing interest!

This week's guest, LMNT founder, Robb Wolf, is here to answer all of your questions on electrolytes and the most effective ways to introduce them into your everyday family diet. He discusses the clean and simplified LMNT formula that sets the brand apart from the sports drinks on the market and the importance of customizing your electrolyte intake depending on your personal stats.

You will learn about...

What led him to wellness
What are electrolytes and the formulation of LMNT
Who should take LMNT
Breast milk production and drinking LMNT
When to drink LMNT and how to introduce it to your family diet
Customizing health with the big picture story on health

Resources:

Website: drinklmnt.com
Podcast: “Healthy Rebellion Radio”
Thank you to Just Thrive for sponsoring this episode! Save 15% sitewide with code “bewellbykelly” at justthrivehealth.com/pages/kellyleveque
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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Instagram: @bewellbykelly
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Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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

109. Building Balance and Hacking Autophagy with Siim Land #FabulousFriends Jun 11, 2021

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Today’s guest, Siim Land, fitness warrior and author of the best-selling books “Stronger by Stress” and “Metabolic Autophagy,” reveals the science behind his winning approach to body mechanics and busts the myths surrounding fasting, building muscle, and diet.

Plus, how his healthy upbringing and current nature-focused lifestyle in Estonia is a biohacker’s dream come true, and how everyone can integrate fasting and mindful eating into their lives.

You will learn about...

Daily routine in Estonia
How to integrate fasting in your life
The balance between animal protein and mTOR
Fasting to support circadian rhythms
Resistance training, muscle growth, and carb tolerance
Planning exercise around meals
Metabolism, biohacking, and electrolytes
Ketosis and sleep
The warrior diet

Resources:

Read: “Stronger by Stress: Adapt to Beneficial Stressors to Improve Your Health and Strengthen the Body”
Read: “Metabolic Autophagy Cookbook: Eat Foods That Boost Autophagy, Balance mTOR for Longevity, and Build Muscle”
Website: siimland.com
Instagram: @siimland
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)!

Connect with Kelly:

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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.

108. Enhance Your Health through Food with Dr. Mark Hyman #WellnessWednesdays Jun 09, 2021

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Enough with the food wars!

Dr. Mark Hyman, an internationally renowned leader in functional medicine, has found common ground between the vegan and paleo diets to create the “pegan diet”: a flexible set of food principles that help boost your body’s functionality.

His program helps release us from the dogma surrounding biology, where we blindly follow extreme food trends without considering our personal chemistry.

We discuss how constructing the food on your plate can boost immunity, reverse disease, and diminish the harsh effects of viruses. Plus, the practical ways you can address your food choices for yourself and your family, and how Dr. Mark Hyman puts his revolutionary food theory into everyday practice.

You will learn about...

The science of creating health
How foods can fight viruses such as COVID-19
Purging your kitchen and constructing your plate consciously
The connection between food and mood
Feeding your children the right way
His daily routine, food, and (occasional) vices
Protecting the planet with our food choices

Resources:

Website: drhyman.com
Instagram: @drmarkhyman
Read: “The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World” by Dr. Mark Hyman
Thank you to Just Thrive for sponsoring this episode! Save 15% sitewide with code: bewellbykelly at justthrivehealth.com/pages/kellyleveque

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Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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

107. Dream, Decide & Do with Ellen Marie Bennett #FabulousFriends Jun 04, 2021

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Ellen Bennett, of Hedley & Bennett, reveals how she cooked up her apron business concept – to make kitchen staff look and feel as good as the delicious dishes they were making – on the job, while working as a line chef in a two-Michelin star restaurant.

In six years, she has gone from moonlighting and selling aprons at an LA market stall to manufacturing aprons for top chefs, restaurants, and consumers worldwide.

We bond over the hustle of building a business, from investing your heart – and savings – into your calling, to networking, branding, and social media. Ellen also shares how her Latinx heritage (she’s half British, half Mexican) gave her life principles that serve her business and mindset to this day.

Be sure to get your hands on her new book, “Dream First, Details Later: How to Stop Overthinking and Make it Happen.” It details her wild and wonderful entrepreneurial journey and gives you the actionable steps you need to shift from procrastination into productivity.

You will learn about...

Winning her first client and a collaborative work approach
Learning along the way and building a bigger vision for the brand
Turning disappointments into triumphs
The influence of Latinx heritage on her life and business
Pivoting from your comfort zone to follow your gut instinct

Resources:

Read: “Dream First, Details Later: How to Stop Overthinking and Make it Happen”
Website: hedleyandbennett.com
Instagram: @hedleyandbennett and @ellenmariebennett
Tik Tok: @ellenmariebennett
Thank you to Butcher Box for sponsoring this episode. Head to: butcherbox.com/bewell to sign up and you’ll receive a free pack of their legendary bacon in every order for the lifetime of your membership!

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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.

106. Dissolving Fears to Free Your Mind with Peter Crone #FabulousFriends May 28, 2021

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Peter Crone doesn’t solve problems; he works to dissolve them. By cutting off the oxygen supply to the self-destructive system we feed daily, Peter Crone gives life to the innate power and potential we all have inside us. His strategies have helped thousands of people become the architects of their existence and move from a state of dis-ease to peace.

Today we explore how limiting self-beliefs, ego, and subconscious programming hold us back, and how by stepping into your purpose and being of service to your wellbeing you can still hold space for the ones you love.

You will learn about...

Stripping away problems
Common self-limiting beliefs
Holding space for others
Using language to articulate what you want
Ego sustains our state of survival
Finding karma in “bad” life experiences

Resources:

Website: petercrone.com
Instagram: @petercroneofficial
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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BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

105. Guide your Body & Find Your Flexible Flow with Dr. Jen Fraboni #WellnessWednesday May 26, 2021

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I've had the honor of receiving the movement medicine of today's guest, Dr. Jen Fraboni, a well-respected physical therapist, who’s now reaching even more people to guide their own body and transition from pain into power with her accessible online program, The Mobility Method.

In the episode, she reveals how she landed into physiotherapy, the critical differences between flexibility and active mobility, and the actionable hacks you can incorporate into your life to gently improve your body's alignment and prevent injury. She also explains the impetus behind her new program and why it's the perfect antidote to our collective alignment pandemic of sitting on chairs, couches, and cars all day.

You will learn about...