Be Well by Kelly Leveque

As moms, we want to do everything we can to help our kids prevent sickness and feel better faster, which is why I'm thrilled to welcome a very special guest today, Dr. Elana Roumell, a renowned pediatric naturopathic doctor, mother of three, and the brains behind the innovative Med School for Moms. Dr. Roumell not only co-hosts the popular Doctor Mom Podcast, but she's also the founder of Nourish...

It’s time for a gut check! I’m honored to welcome Dr. Steven Gundry, one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in the nutrition space. He hosts the top-rated health show, The Dr. Gundry Podcast, and is the founder and director of the International Heart & Lung Institute and The Center For Restorative Medicine. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of The Plant Paradox...

I’m thrilled to welcome back Mimi Bouchard to catch up on her life, which has undergone radical transformation in the last several years. Mimi is an entrepreneurial trailblazer and influential thought leader in the self-improvement and wellness space. She founded the top-rated Superhuman app, which has motivational audio activations for every moment of your day. In today’s episode, we trace back t...

I’m excited for you to listen to today’s episode with Ali Miller, a registered dietitian and author of the international bestseller The Anti-Anxiety Diet and The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook. Ali’s “food is medicine” philosophy is supported by the latest research for a functional, integrative approach to healing the body. We talk about how stress can mess with the body – from your hormones, to your...

Get ready for an unfiltered conversation that’s full of takeaways for entrepreneurs, moms, and anyone looking to live their life to the fullest. I’m thrilled to welcome Nikki Bostwick, host of The Nikki Bostwick Unfiltered Podcast and founder of The Fullest, a saffron-based product line dedicated to sharing the mental health benefits of saffron supplementation. In today’s wide-ranging conversation...

Meet the new face of age-reversal skincare. I’m thrilled to welcome Carolina Oliveira, the CEO and co-founder of OneSkin. Carolina and her team are disrupting the outdated anti-aging skincare industry with their groundbreaking research on our largest organ and its longevity. I’ve seen the results firsthand. You know that I’m a skeptic when it comes to commercial skincare products. But after diggin...

In today's episode, I welcome back Lily Nichols and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. This time, they're here to talk about their new book, Real Food for Fertility, and to dive into the new research around nutrition and fertility. As an important topic for this community, I am so excited for you all to learn about how to prepare your body for pregnancy with preconception nutrition and fertility awareness fro...

Today’s topic is something every parent can learn from – how to raise our kids to value themselves for who they are, not what they accomplish. I’m thrilled to welcome Jennifer Wallace, an award-winning journalist and social commentator who covers parenting and lifestyle trends. Jennifer is a contributor to The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. She is the author of Never Enough: When Ach...

Today I welcome back my friend, functional medicine registered dietitian, Brigid Titgemeier, to talk about all things postpartum. Brigid and I are both nutritionists who have experienced postpartum depletion, along with many other challenges (and joys!) that come with being a new mom. Brigid is also the CEO and founder of Being Functional Nutrition, a digital coaching company that has helped more...

How do we live not just longer, but healthier? And how can we maximize the time we have to do the things we love? We tackle these essential questions, and more, today with longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia. Dr. Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to help patients lengthen their lifespan and improve their healthspan. He's the host of...

I am so excited to welcome Dr. Josh Axe, leadership expert, entrepreneur, physician, husband, father, co-founder and CVO of Ancient Nutrition, back to the show. He’s here for an open and honest conversation about his latest study and passion: Mindset as medicine.  He's also a bestselling author, and his latest book is due out this April. We outline the research and personal anecdotal content baked...

I’m excited to welcome Dr. Anthony Youn, a nationally recognized board certified plastic surgeon who is known as America’s Holistic Plastic Surgeon. I’ve never had a plastic surgeon on the show before, but I was drawn to Dr. Youn’s unique, holistic wellness-based approach.  Dr. Youn’s philosophy is that surgery is a last resort. He’s devoted his career to helping people look and feel their best na...

Today, we have another special mash-up episode put together to celebrate my third (!) year of podcasting. It's hard to believe so much time has taken place since we first launched. But when I look around my life it's crazy to see how much has changed in that short period. As all of our lives continue to evolve in new and interesting ways, first and foremost, I'd like to thank you all for making th...

Nicolas Jammet is the co-founder and chief concept officer of Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand that serves healthy food at scale. Nick and his co-founder started Sweetgreen in 2007, just three months after graduating from Georgetown. Their vision is to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast food – but far, far more transparent and honest.  I'm really excited to welcome my friend Nick...

Let's welcome my friend Gregg Renfrew, founder of Beautycounter and a true pioneer of clean beauty, to today's podcast. She founded Beautycounter in 2011, charting an innovative and deeply personal path for clean beauty.  A champion of the people – Gregg continues to set the highest standards for safety as she pushes the industry forward, testifying in front of Congress to advance legislative refo...

For my 40th birthday, I decided to invest in my health by undergoing a full body MRI scan through Ezra, a New York based healthcare AI startup utilizing medical imaging and artificial intelligence to provide individuals with a full body cancer screening service that's fast, accurate, and more affordable than ever. Ezra is on a mission to create a new standard of preventative care and provide peopl...

We don’t have to fear Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline like generations before us. Thanks to dedicated researchers and doctors like today’s guest, we know why Alzheimer’s happens – and how to prevent it. Dr. Dale Bredesen received his undergraduate degree from Caltech and his medical degree from Duke University. In 2013, he returned to UCLA as the director of the Easton Center for Alzheimer's Dis...

In today's episode, I welcome back my friend, Dr. Taz Bhatia. She's a board certified integrative medicine physician, wellness expert, and founder of CenterSpringMD, an award winning medical and wellness practice in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on health transformation.  She’s gained national recognition as the best selling author of the books What Doctors Eat, The 21 Day Belly Fix, and Super Woman R...

Flexing your creativity muscle plays a huge role in wellness that is often overlooked. If you don’t consider yourself a “creative” person, you might be surprised by what today’s guest, innovation expert and Stanford professor Jeremy Utley, has to say about the discipline of imagination and how it can be used to affect your life and the world in a positive way.  Jeremy Utley is one of the world's l...

Meet my mom role model, Meaghan B. Murphy. Meaghan is a powerhouse known for her high energy, upbeat personality, and her "yay" lifestyle. She's not just your average magazine editor; she's currently the Editor in Chief at Woman's Day magazine, co-host of the Off the Gram podcast, and an on-air TV personality.  But Meaghan’s expertise doesn't stop there. She's a certified personal trainer, a breas...

Today we have the incredible Ashley Neese with us again, a renowned breathwork teacher, somatic practitioner, author, mother, land steward and dear friend of mine. Ashley is not only the host of The Deeper Call podcast, where she offers restorative conversations and somatic practices to foster connection and regeneration, but she's also the author of the newly released book, Permission to Rest. An...

Shawn Stevenson is all over the internet, social media feeds, and bestseller bookshelves with his fresh and relatable takes on family nutrition, microcultures, and attainable health and wellness tips. Today, he joins the show to spotlight his new book, the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook. We dive right into the deep end, setting the stakes on how seriously he deems our food culture to be at risk, expl...

I’m happy to have the esteemed Dr. William Wallace, Chief Scientific Officer for several prominent Midwestern nutraceutical companies, join us today. With a master’s degree in exercise and nutrition science and a Ph. D. in health and human performance, Dr. Wallace has a wealth of experience, knowledge, and insight when it comes to understanding what supplements to take (and of course, not take). ...

In today’s modern world we have everything, and yet we are more anxious and more depressed than ever. Our bodies are telling us that the world we've created for ourselves is not sustainable. So what if instead of judging ourselves, we get curious about what is going on beneath the surface? Dr. John Delony is here to dive into this question and share his 6 daily choices that can help you build a no...

Welcome back again my friends to the Be Well podcast. In this roundtable-style recap, featuring five more all-star guests, we expand on a recent compilation episode which previewed core pillars of mental and physical health. You can check out full episodes featuring these guests for an expanded version of what you'll hear today, below, and explore the rest of the show's feed (approaching 300 episo...