Be Well by Kelly Leveque
by Kelly Leveque
Be Well By Kelly is on a mission to simplify the science of nutrition. I want to make choices, not cheats. I want to live in balance, quiet my inner perfectionist, and never feel like my goals are out of reach. I want to love the way I look AND feel. I want to be proactive about my long-term health and wellness. I want to have a positive relationship with food for the rest of my life.And I want the same for all of you! Join me and some of my favorite people every Wednesday as we give you all the good stuff (and none of the bad) about nutrition: the positive takeaways, the tools and tips that will help you feel and be well, and a dose of motivation to keep you going.
Episodes
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Why Childhood Chronic Disease Is on the Rise + What We Can Do About It | Kelly McKenna
409: Chronic disease is becoming increasingly common among children, but how much of it can be prevented? Kelly McKenna, CEO of End Chronic Disease, shares how food, movement, stress, and everyday environments shape long-term health. We talk about ultra-processed foods, added sugar, screen time,...
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408: Your Labs Are “Normal”, So Why Aren’t You Getting Pregnant?| Katie Braswell
In this episode, I’m joined by Katie, founder of Live Wild Be Well and a functional and prenatal nutritionist, to talk about fertility, hormone health, and why nourishing your body matters so much when you’re trying to conceive. After navigating her own fertility struggles and miscarriages, Katie...
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407: Why Small Changes Can Lead to Big Weight Loss | Hunter Stoler
Hunter Stoler of Health with Hunter joins me to share his 50-pound weight loss journey, the everyday habits that transformed his health, and how he helps millions of people make more informed choices about what they eat. We get into building balanced meals, prioritizing protein and fiber, finding...
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406: Why You Shouldn't Wait Until You're Injured to Recover | John Benjamin + Dr. Dan Giordano
In this episode, I sit down with John Benjamin, founder and CEO of Rally, and Dr. Dan Giordano, founder of Bespoke Physical Therapy, to talk about recovery, pain management, and how to take better care of our bodies. We discuss how tools like massage and physical therapy can support muscle...
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405: How To Build A Business That Runs Without You | Natalie Ellis
In this episode, I’m joined by Natalie Ellis to talk about what it really looks like to build a business around the life you want. We talk about her journey with Boss Babe, burnout, motherhood, business growth, and learning to step back without feeling like everything will fall apart. We also get...
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404: The Truth About Pregnancy Nutrition + Eating for Lifelong Health | Torie Hall & Eric Wolfinger
Torie Hall & Eric Wolfinger join me to talk about their new cookbook, Eating for Life, and how food can nourish your body while still being fun, delicious, and something you actually want to eat.We talk about Torie’s journey into nutrition, the story behind Mexican Keto, pregnancy and postpartum...
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403: Marriage Gets Better With Time: Communication, Parenting & Partnership | Chris LeVeque
Today, I’m joined by my husband, Chris, to talk about marriage, parenting, and what it’s really like to build a life and business together. We cover balancing work and family, raising three boys, making time for each other, kids and sports, and the values we want to teach our children. We also…
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402: The Menopause Gut: What’s Really Happening to Your Hormones | Cynthia Thurlow
In this episode, I’m joined by Cynthia Thurlow to talk about the connection between gut health and hormones, and how that relationship changes during perimenopause and menopause. We cover the estrobolome, estrogen metabolism, protein, fiber, and intermittent fasting. We also talk about GLP-1s,...
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401: You May Be Aging Faster Than Your Parents Did | Dr. Will Cole
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Will Cole to talk about one of the most fascinating areas of health and longevity: our cells. His new book, Heal Your Cells, explores what happens when our cells begin to age faster than they should and how our food, sleep, movement, stress, environment, and...
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400: 4 Tiny Shifts That Transform Emotional Health | Elisha Goldstein
How we respond to stress and emotions can have a powerful impact on our relationships, health, and longevity. In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist and author Elisha Goldstein as we discuss making “Tiny Shifts” that help us recognize emotional patterns, regulate our nervous system, shift…
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399: High Cholesterol Isn’t Always What You Think | Nick Norwitz
Cholesterol has become one of the most debated topics in health, but how much do we really understand about what our lab results are telling us? Joined by Nick Norwitz, a Harvard-trained physician, researcher, and metabolic health expert, we explore the science behind cholesterol, statins, GLP-1...
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398: Why “Healthy” Habits Aren’t Working for You | Kashif Khan
In today’s episode, I sit down with Kashif Khan, founder of The DNA Company and author of The DNA Way, to explore how understanding your genetics can completely change the way you approach your health. Kashif breaks down DNA in a way that actually feels actionable, showing us why the same diet,...
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397: Why Blood Sugar Gets Harder to Control After 40 | Brigid Titgemeier
In this episode,we’re covering the science of blood sugar and the Fab Four, why protein matters more than ever as we age, and how I’m using creatine and magnesium to support muscle, energy, sleep, and my health in my 40s. Plus, we talk about motherhood, raising three boys, the amount of sugar…
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396: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Sleep, Behavior + Brain Development
I've had so many incredible conversations about parenting over the years that I wanted to bring some of my favorites together in one episode. We cover everything from picky eating and meal prep to airway health, sleep, environmental toxins, and raising resilient kids. → Leave Us A Voice Message!...
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395: Why You Keep Overreacting + How to Regulate Your Nervous System | Jonny Miller
In this episode, I sit down with nervous system expert Jonny Miller to explore how emotional regulation shapes our relationships, health, parenting, and overall well being. Jonny shares the deeply personal story that led him into this work after the loss of his fiancée, and explains why avoiding...
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394: Can Seed Cycling Really Balance Your Hormones? | Yasmin Nouri & Kaya Purohit
In this episode, I’m joined by Beeya founders Yasmin Nouri and Kaya Purohit, to explore the science of seed cycling, hormone health, and why supporting your menstrual cycle doesn’t have to be complicated. We discuss the personal experiences that inspired their company, the research behind seed...
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393: Alzheimer's Starts Decades Before Symptoms…Here's Why | David Perlmutter
Neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter returns to discuss the groundbreaking science behind his new book, Brain Defenders. Together, we unpack why Alzheimer's disease may be driven less by amyloid plaques and more by chronic inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and changes in the...
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392: How to Feed Kids for Better Energy, Mood & Focus | Karalynne Call
392: In this episode, I’m joined by Karalynne Call, founder of Just Ingredients, to discuss why blood sugar balance is one of the most important foundations of children’s health. We break down how protein, healthy fats, fiber, and carbohydrates affect kids’ energy, mood, focus, hunger, and...
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391: How to Eat for Better Hormones, Blood Sugar & Energy | Lauren Chambers
391: Are you eating enough to support your hormones? Registered Dietitian Lauren Chambers joins the podcast to unpack the biggest myths surrounding women's nutrition and explain why protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats all play an essential role in hormone health, metabolism, blood sugar...
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390: The Parenting Advice That Changed How I Raise My Kids
As a mom of three boys, one of the questions I think about most is: how do we raise healthy, resilient kids in a world that feels increasingly complicated? In this special compilation episode, I’m revisiting some of my favorite conversations about parenting, emotional health, food, independence,...
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389: Why You Feel Stuck: Trauma Patterns, Self-Worth + Nervous System Healing
This special Mental Health Compilation brings together highlights from conversations with Joe Hudson, Maggie Nick, Gabby Reece, and Dr. Nicole LePera. Through these powerful discussions, we explore emotional regulation, resilience, nervous system health, reparenting the inner child, and the...
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388:The Creatine Compilation: Everything You Need To Know
This special Creatine Compilation brings together expert insights from Rachel DeVaux, Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, and Andrew Koutnik on one of the most researched supplements in health and fitness. Through highlights from these conversations, we explore how creatine supports muscle growth, recovery,...
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387: Can Psychedelics Heal Trauma? What The Research Shows | Keith Kurlander, MA, + Will Van Derveer, MD
What if some of the most promising tools for treating depression, PTSD, and trauma have been misunderstood for decades? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Keith Kurlander and Dr. Will Van Derveer, co-founders of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and authors of Psychedelic Therapy, to unpack...
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386: Why You Feel Empty Even When Life Looks Perfect | Bill Burnett + Dave Evans
What if the reason so many of us feel exhausted, disconnected, and unfulfilled isn’t because we’re failing… but because we’ve been taught to live in the wrong mindset entirely? In this conversation, I sat down with Stanford professors and Designing Your Life authors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans to...
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385: The Cooking Staples, Meal Hacks + Comfort Food Secrets Everyone Needs | Erin O’Brien
I’m sitting down with Erin O’Brien: home cook, recipe developer, content creator, and author of the new cookbook Dig In. We talk about the recipes she makes on repeat, the kitchen staples she swears by, what it really takes to build a brand online, and how she went from working in real estate to...
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384: Toddler Tantrums, Boundaries + Raising Emotionally Safe Kids | Devon Kuntzman
Toddlerhood doesn’t have to feel like survival mode. In this episode, I sit down with Devon Kuntzman to break down what’s really going on in your toddler’s brain and why so many common parenting approaches backfire. We get into tantrums vs. meltdowns, emotional regulation, and how to hold...
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383: Endocrine Disruptors, PFAS & Hidden Weight Gain | Leonardo Trasande | Leonardo Trasande
Microplastics are now being found in the brain, blood, placenta, and beyond, and scientists are still uncovering what that means for your health. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Leo to break down the latest research on microplastics, PFAS, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, how they impact...
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382: Reparenting Your Inner Child, Self-Abandonment + Nervous System Healing | Dr. Nicole LePera | Nicole LePera
Why do you overreact, shut down, or put everyone else first, even when you know it’s hurting you? In this episode, Nicole LePera, breaks down how your “inner child” shapes your behaviors, from people-pleasing to perfectionism to emotional flooding, and how self-abandonment quietly shows up in…
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381: Why You’re Stuck: Hunger, Hormones + Metabolic Fixes | Dr. Andrew Koutnik
In this episode I sat down with metabolic researcher Andrew Koutnik to break down the science of metabolic health, insulin resistance, and ketogenic diets. We explore why most people struggle with energy crashes, cravings, and weight loss resistance, and how blood sugar regulation plays a central...
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380: Blood Sugar, Food Noise + How to Control Hunger | Dr. Jason Fung
Feel like you’re doing everything right but still struggling with hunger, cravings, or weight? You’re not broken, and it’s not about willpower. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jason Fung to break down the real drivers of hunger, why calories in vs calories out doesn’t tell the full story…
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379: Picky Eaters, Family Dinners, + Stress-Free Meal Systems | Rachel Mansfield
Rachel Mansfield is back and we’re talking about the reality of feeding a family while building a business from the ground up. From meal planning systems that actually work to launching her better-for-you snack brand cadootz!, Rachel shares how she balances mom life, entrepreneurship, and…
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378: Stop Hustling for Worth, Heal People-Pleasing, + Feel Enough | Maggie Nick
What if the version of you that’s always “good,” agreeable, and holding it all together… isn’t actually you? In this episode, I sit down with Maggie Nick, founder of Camp Lovable, to unpack the deep conditioning so many women carry around being liked, chosen, and “enough.” We talk about...
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377: Pregnancy Nutrition Made Simple: Choline, Protein, Omega 3s | Jessie Inchauspé
This episode is all about pregnancy nutrition and how small, strategic choices can have a big impact on your baby’s brain and development. We cover omega threes for reducing inflammation and preventing preterm birth, choline for cognitive development, protein for steady blood sugar, and practical...
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376: Teen Eating Disorders, Early Signs, + How Parents Can Help | Dr. Lauren Hartman
I’ve been thinking a lot about how we talk about food, bodies, and health with our kids…and with ourselves. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Hartman to explore how parents can model kindness, trust their instincts, and help kids develop a healthy relationship with food without shame or...
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375: The Truth About Perimenopause: Fatigue, Mood, + Metabolism | Dr. Amy Shah
What if perimenopause isn’t a cliff, but a seven to ten year hormonal shift we were never properly taught about? Dr. Amy Shah returns to break down what’s actually happening during the hormone “havoc” phase, from fatigue and brain fog to mood changes and body composition shifts. We dive into the...
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374: Building Muscle, Protecting Metabolism, + Simplifying Dinner | Rachael DeVaux
In this episode, I sit down with Rachael DeVaux to talk about what high protein living actually looks like in real life. We get into the habits that keep energy stable, cravings lower, and meals simple, without obsessing over every macro. Rachael shares how her approach to food has evolved…
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373: Preventing Alzheimer’s: Muscle, Sleep, + Metabolic Health | Louisa Nicola
In this episode, I sit down with neuroscientist Louisa Nicola to unpack what women actually need to know about Alzheimer’s risk, cognitive decline, and long term brain protection. We break down APOE genetics, advanced blood biomarkers that can now detect amyloid and tau with remarkable accuracy,...
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372: The Truth About Mitochondria, Energy + Longevity | Daria Mochly-Rosen
In this episode, I sit down with Daria Mochly-Rosen to explore the powerful role mitochondria play in our energy, brain health, metabolism, and long term resilience. We talk about the science behind sleep, strength training, stress, and nutrition, and how simple daily habits can support better...
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371: Perimenopause Explained: Sleep, Stress, + Hormone Shifts | Dr. Mariza Snyder
In this episode, I’m talking all things self-care, stress, and navigating perimenopause without losing your mind. We cover mini screen breaks, getting outside, building morning and evening routines that actually stick, and how movement with friends can be a total game changer. I also chat with…
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370: How Loonen Is Rethinking Bottled Water Quality | Clara Sieg
We all know water is essential, but most of us don’t stop to think about what’s actually in the bottle. In this episode, we explore the subtle details that affect taste, hydration, and overall wellness, from mineral balance to carbonation levels, and why they matter more than you might think.…
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Fertility Is a Health Signal, Not a Deadline | Dr. Natalie Crawford
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Natalie Crawford to have a conversation every woman deserves to hear sooner. We talk about fertility through a completely different lens, not as a last stop after things go wrong, but as a powerful reflection of whole body health. From the pressure to push...
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368: 2025 Highlights: How I Completely Redefined Success
This 2025 Best Of highlight episode brings together the most impactful conversations on mental health, wellness, performance, and personal growth. I sat down with Joe Hudson, Abbie Smith-Ryan, Sahil Bloom, and Dr. Steven Storage to explore insights and strategies that reshaped how I think about...
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367: Morning Routine, Supplements, Protein, and Creatine | Solo Q + A
In this solo episode of Be Well by Kelly, I’m answering your most asked questions about my current morning routine, how I’m approaching movement and recovery, the supplements I’m leaning on right now, and the way I’m supporting my body composition through simple, sustainable nutrition habits. I...
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366: Carbs, Creatine, and Muscle, How I Support Body Composition | Solo Q+A
In this solo Q and A episode, I’m answering your most asked questions about how I actually support my body day to day. I walk you through my real morning routine, how I’m moving right now, why heavy lifting matters for body composition, and how I fuel workouts with protein, carbs, and whole foods...
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365: Menopause Reset: Fasting, Sleep, + Functional Fitness Tips | Dr. Mindy Pelz
I’ll be honest, menopause used to feel like something I would deal with later, distant and a little intimidating. This conversation with Dr. Mindy Pelz completely reframed that for me. We talk about menopause as a neurological and metabolic reset, not a decline, and why so many women feel raw,...
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364: Why Kids Are More Anxious Today and How to Fix It | Lenore Skenazy
Ever wonder if all the hovering, scheduling, and “keeping kids safe” is actually making them more anxious? In this episode, I sit down with Lenore Skenazy, founder of Let Grow and author of Free Range Kids, to explore how giving kids independence, freedom, and trust can help them thrive. We cover...
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363: Why Holiday Expectations Burn You Out | Morgan Cutlip
What if the holidays felt lighter, calmer, and actually joyful this year? In this live episode, I sit down with Dr. Morgan Cutlet to talk about the invisible load so many of us carry during the season. We get into why everything suddenly feels heavier, how to spot the unrealistic standards that...
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362: How to Raise Resilient Kids in a Tech Obsessed World | Nicole Runyon
Parenting can feel impossible sometimes, especially when you’re trying to raise independent, resilient kids in a world full of screens, sugar, and endless distractions. In this episode, we dig into the tough choices, surprising strategies, and mindset shifts that can completely change how your...
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361: What Every Woman Should Know About Her Hormones | Sarah Hill
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah E. Hill, PhD, whose research has completely changed the way I think about hormones and how they shape our day to day lives. I wanted to bring her on because she has a gift for taking complex science and turning it into tools that actually make sense in real...
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360: How Clean Dairy Supports Family Nutrition & Metabolic Health | Jeff Mroz
In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Mroz, former Yale and professional quarterback turned health-focused entrepreneur. Jeff is the founder of Pioneer Pastures, the company behind the world’s first A2 Ultra-Filtered Milk and A2 protein shakes, now sold nationally in Target, Sprouts, and Amazon.…
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About this show
Be Well By Kelly is on a mission to simplify the science of nutrition. I want to make choices, not cheats. I want to live in balance, quiet my inner perfectionist, and never feel like my goals are out of reach. I want to love the way I look AND feel. I want to be proactive about my long-term health and wellness. I want to have a positive relationship with food for the rest of my life.And I want the same for all of you! Join me and some of my favorite people every Wednesday as we give you all the good stuff (and none of the bad) about nutrition: the positive takeaways, the tools and tips that will help you feel and be well, and a dose of motivation to keep you going.
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