Be Well by Kelly Leveque

407: 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 healthier swaps for favorite foods, and creating routines that make healthy eating sustainable wi...

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 recovery, mobility, and injury prevention, plus why consistency matters more than chasing the latest wellness...

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 into creating systems, delegating, using AI, letting go of the pressure to always be growing, and find...

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 nutrition, protein, blood sugar, and the personal experiences with miscarriage and infertility that he...

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 talk about communication, supporting your partner, giving each other space, and what helps a marriage get...

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, peptides, HRT, body composition, and using tools like Mira and Oura to better understand your hormones an...

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 daily habits can influence cellular health. We cover the connection between cellular aging and chronic...

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 our perspective, and respond more intentionally. We talk about why emotional regulation is a skill we can...

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 medications, ketogenic diets, and why questioning conventional wisdom can lead to better health decisio...

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, workout, supplement, or wellness protocol can create completely different outcomes from one person to th...

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 kids are consuming today, and why I’m so passionate about changing the way we use sugar as a reward for ou...

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!  Topics Discussed: → Why is my child a picky eater? → Can snoring affect my child's brain? →...

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 emotions often creates more suffering than allowing yourself to feel them.  Together, we discuss e...

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 cycling for PMS relief, and how simple nutrition and lifestyle habits can support hormonal health. → Leav...

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 brain's immune cells. Dr. Perlmutter explains the critical role of microglia, how blood sugar and insu...

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 long-term metabolic health. We also discuss simple ways to build balanced meals and snacks, why sugar and pro...

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 balance, and energy. In this episode, Lauren shares how to nourish your body through every phase of your cy...

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, and resilience. These discussions have shaped the way I approach motherhood and have given me practical...

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 patterns that shape our relationships, behaviors, and sense of self. We discuss practical tools for managing...

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, brain health, metabolic health, performance, and healthy aging. We also discuss dosing, common misconcept...

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 the science, risks, and potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy. We discuss MDMA, psilocybin, ketamin...

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 unpack why modern life keeps us trapped in the “transactional world” and how to reconnect with meaning...

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 growing a community of over a million followers. This episode is full of comforting food inspiration, e...

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 boundaries without constant power struggles. Devon shares practical tools to handle defiance, reduce stress, a...

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 metabolism, hormones, and long-term disease risk, and what actually works when it comes to reducing exp...