Be Well by Kelly Leveque

Latest Episodes:

84. Why You Should Build Now and Think Later with Angie Lee #FabulousFriends Mar 12, 2021

Show notes

Angie Lee is a marketing powerhouse with go-getter genes to boot. She teaches women how to find their niche, sharpen their brand message, and show up authentically in public. Her Midas touch has created savvy online courses for budding entrepreneurs, a hilarious podcast called “The Angie Show - Ready is a Lie,” and the CBD line Soul. Not bad for a self-confessed “college and corporate dropout!”

We bond over business building, juggling side-hustles, and overcoming perfectionism and share the bio hacks which get us through our action-packed days.

You will learn about...

Finding your niche and using the right platform(s)
Her entrepreneurial roots and how the brand has evolved
Time management and crafting the perfect schedule
Getting real with your audience and showing up authenticity
Cheap biohacking tips to start right now!
Branching out and investing in new opportunities

Resources:

Thank you to Just Thrive for sponsoring this episode! Save 15% sitewide with code: bewellbykelly

Resources:

Instagram: @angieleeshow
Website: angielee.com
Podcast: “The Angie Show - Ready is a Lie”
Soul CBD

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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83. How to Fight Chronic Illness at its Source with Dr. Ben Bikman #WellnessWednesdays Mar 10, 2021

Show notes

Dr. Ben Bikman is a researcher and professor specializing in metabolic function, insulin resistance, and the drivers of metabolic disorders. He has a PhD in bioenergetics, he did a postdoctoral fellowship with the Duke National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders, and he’s currently exploring the contrasting roles of insulin and ketones as key drivers of metabolic function. Today, we talk about the rise of insulin resistance and the key drivers behind it, which is the hidden epidemic at the root of his book, “Why We Get Sick.”

You will learn about...

What insulin is and why it’s produced
The healthy ranges of insulin
Why leptin is essential for fertility and the cause of PCOS
When people become insulin resistant and what happens when you cross that line
How your body uses ketones as fuel
The role of cholesterol when it comes to insulin resistance

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.

82. Build a Personal Regenerative Farming Practice with Chia-Ming Ro #FabulousFriends Mar 05, 2021

Show notes

Chia-Ming Ro is a garden consultant and creator driven to help clients foster an appreciation for growing their own food and increasing their families food security, with a focus on regenerative farming practices. What started as a childhood hobby has blossomed into a career and a movement. She’s transformed her own home into a developing urban homestead by trading concrete and lawn for raised beds housing edible and pollinator gardens. She’s also working with her city's environmental committee to legalize beekeeping to save the honeybee population and increase pollination for homegrown crops. She gives us a primer on gardening no matter where you are, how to get started, and how to grow effectively.

You will learn about...

The easiest plants to start growing
Where to get started with at-home gardening
How much sun your food needs
The difference between perennials and annuals
Keeping away pests (or living with them)
Managing your soil and composting
Bees role in the ecosystem
Space-saving tips for gardening

Resources:

coastalhomestead.com
Instagram: @coastal_homestead
Thank you to our sponsor, Public Goods. Go to publicgoods.com/kelly for $15 off your first order!

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.

81. Supporting Your Immune System through Gut Health with Tina Anderson and Kiran Krishnan #WellnessWednesdays Mar 03, 2021

Show notes

Tina is passionate about promoting gut health and spreading her knowledge of the far-reaching benefits of probiotics, while Kiran has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 20 years. He spent several years with hands-on R&D in the field of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa, conducting over 50 human trials and publishing a dozen himself. This dynamic duo has so much wisdom to share, and your gut is sure to thank you.

You will learn about...

What a spore-based probiotic is
The processes our body outsources to microbes
How antioxidants work with probiotics
The nutrients that microbes can create within our gut
How probiotics can help chronic illnesses
What IgG is and how it’s produced in our body
The consistency of probiotics
The importance of a diverse diet

Resources:

Thank you to Just Thrive for sponsoring this episode! Save 15% sitewide with code: bewellbykelly

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.

80. Setting Your Kids Up for Sleep Success with Melissa Brown #FabulousFriends Feb 26, 2021

Show notes

Melissa Brown is a sleep consultant who’s developed a sleep training approach through her company Sleep Shop, which is tailored to each individual family’s unique goals and parenting style. Having worked with hundreds of families both locally and internationally, Melissa has become a go-to resource for new parents and seasoned veterans alike. Whether helping a family welcome a newborn or implementing a sleep schedule tuneup for a toddler, Melissa is always there. As a mother of multiples, she is particularly ready to ensure sanity for parents who are welcoming multiples themselves.

You will learn about...

How Melissa got started as a sleep consultant
When to get started working with a sleep consultant
The things that get in the way of good sleep for babies
Managing your child’s temperature for good sleep hygiene
Sleep product recommendations
Uncovering sleep trauma studies
How to set wakeup and bedtime

Resources:

sleepshopoc.com
Instagram: @sleepshopconsulting
Get 22% off chiliPAD: Temperature Controlled Mattress System
HoMedics Deep Sleep Mini Portable Sleep Sound Machine
Kickee Pants
Woolino Sleep Sack

Connect with Kelly:

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

Thank you to our sponsor, Forager Project! Visit foragerproject.com/cultivatehealth to receive a coupon for a free cup of their dairy-free yogurt.

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.

79. Solo Q&A: Postpartum Journey, Self Care, & Eating Well on a Budget #WellnessWednesdays Feb 24, 2021

Show notes

Welcome to a special solo Q&A episode! Kelly answers your questions about blood sugar, how to get out of a food rut, how to stop snacking, and tips for eating well on a budget. Plus, she opens up about her own postpartum journey.

You will learn about...

Kelly’s postpartum journey
Food shopping on a tight budget
The books on Kelly’s reading list
Quitting a snacking habit
Making time for self-care and mindfulness

Resources:

Read: "Dirty Genes"
Read: "The Power of Showing Up"
‎Be Well By Kelly: The Tiny Changes That Lead to Massive Results - with James Clear #WellnessWednesdays
Online Yoga: globaltriberetreats.com

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.

78. Finding the Advantage in Adversity - with Doug Bopst #FabulousFriends Feb 19, 2021

Show notes

Formerly incarcerated and addicted to drugs, Doug Bopst turned his life around in prison with the help of fitness. Now, he’s using his platform as a trainer, author, speaker, and podcaster to empower others and inspire them to elevate their own lives. He’s found a way to alchemize the hardest times in your life into inspiration and motivation, and that is so what we need right now.

You will learn about...

How Doug found himself in jail
Discovering fitness and health
Finding the why behind drug addiction
Changing the way you talk to yourself
Making decisions to live a healthier lifestyle
Using your mistakes to become better

Resources:

dougbopst.com
Instagram: @dougbopst
Listen: The Adversity Advantage
Visit foragerproject.com/cultivatehealth to receive a coupon for a free cup of their dairy-free yogurt
Visit beekeepersnaturals.com/kelly and save an additional 15% off with code KELLY

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.

77. Never Be the One to Say No to Yourself - with Liz Moody #FabulousFriends Feb 12, 2021

Show notes

Liz Moody is an author, editor, and podcaster who believes that healthy foods should be a tool to enhance our lives, rather than restrict them. She’s written two cookbooks, "Healthier Together" and "Glow Pops." She used to serve as the food director for mindbodygreen, the health and wellness powerhouse website, but she’s stepping out on her own and completely transforming the ownership she has over her life, her health, and her career. She makes it all look so easy — though she admits it’s not — and tries to make it feel just as easy to her readers.

You will learn about...

Liz’s relationship with health
How she got started at mindbodygreen
Finding and following the health advice that works for you
Getting into meditation
A day in the life of Liz
Living during the pandemic
Not being the one to say no to yourself

Resources:

lizmoody.com
Instagram: @lizmoody
Read: "Healthier Together"
Read: "Glow Pops"
Visit beekeepersnaturals.com/kelly and save an additional 15% off with code KELLY

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.

76. Optimize Your Life through Human Design with Erin Claire Jones #FabulousFriends Feb 05, 2021

Show notes

Erin Claire Jones is a Human Design Guide & Leadership Coach, and she has worked with thousands of individuals and companies to help them reach their highest potential using Human Design. She recently walked me through my results, and it was incredibly eye-opening. We talk about what Human Design is, what the results mean, how to apply it to real life, and how to change your behaviors based on your type to optimize your life.

You will learn about...

What Human Design is
The different types of Human Design and what they each mean
Your Human Design authorities and using them to make decisions
The twelve profiles of Human Design
Kelly’s Human Design chart

Resources:

erinclairejones.com
Find your Design: erinclairejones.com/lookup
Get 10% off Your Blueprint by using code KELLY: erinclairejones.com/blueprint
Instagram: @erinclairejones

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.

75. Intuitive Fasting & Metabolic Flexibility with Dr. Will Cole #WellnessWednesdays Feb 03, 2021

Show notes

Dr. Will Cole returns to talk all about his newest book, "Intuitive Fasting." You’ve likely heard of intuitive eating before, but taking that same philosophy and applying it to fasting is truly game-changing. Dr. Cole is not a one-diet-fits-all practitioner, and he gives a range of advice that anyone can find what works for them and incorporate it into their lives.

You will learn about...