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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 found her way into prenatal nutrition and now helps women better understand their bodies through nutrition, mineral testing, and personalized support. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Why aren’t I getting pregnant if my labs are normal? → How does nutrition affect fertility? → What foods support hormone balance and fertility? → Can undereating affect fertility and hormones? → What nutrients do you need when trying to get pregnant? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Minnow | Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:00 - Building a Nutrition Business → 00:06:14 - Why Prenatal Nutrition → 00:07:46 - Katie’s Fertility Journey → 00:12:46 - Fertility Testing + Lab Results → 00:17:26 - Hormone Testing + Cycle Health → 00:19:38 - Minerals + Fertility → 00:21:04 - Supplements for Hormone Balance → 00:27:32 - Nutrition + Fertility → 00:29:00 - Hair Mineral Testing → 00:37:54 - Essential Minerals in Food → 00:44:14 - MTHFR + Food Labels → 00:49:14 - Simple, Healthy Eating → 00:51:55 - Easy Breakfast Ideas → 00:55:42 - Broth + Family Meals → 00:59:44 - Homesteading + Community → 01:05:00 - Teaching Kids About Food → 01:11:18 - Growing a Nutrition Business → 01:19:36 - Caffeine + Morning Routines Further Listening:  → The Truth About Pregnancy Nutrition + Eating for Lifelong Health | Torie Hall & Eric Wolfinger Show Links: → Labs for Motherhood (HTMA Offerings) → Sourdough Cottage Cheese Pancakes → Azure Standard for food sourcing Check Out Katie: → FREEBIE → PATREON → WEBSITE→ INSTAGRAM Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Sweet Deal (Book) → Youtube → Facebook

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 without giving up the foods you love. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Hunter’s 50-Pound Weight Loss Journey → Protein, Fiber + Balanced Meals → Healthy Food Swaps for Weight Loss → Healthy Eating Habits for Kids → Sustainable Weight Loss Tips Sponsored By:  → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:10 - Hunter’s 50-Pound Weight Loss Journey → 00:05:28 - Childhood Eating Habits → 00:10:00 - Healthier Food Swaps → 00:12:19 - Changing Family Eating Habits → 00:17:01 - Food Memories + Raising Healthy Kids → 00:21:17 - Small, Sustainable Changes → 00:29:17 - Protein, Fiber + Balanced Meals → 00:33:02 - Healthy Foods vs. Weight Loss Foods → 00:34:00 - Hunter’s Daily Yogurt Bowl → 00:39:26 - Protein Needs + Eating for Weight Loss → 00:43:00 - Healthy Food Swaps + Everyday Meals → 00:53:11 - Hunter’s Non-Negotiable Habits → 00:58:00 - Favorite Healthy Snacks → 01:00:47 - Brand Partnerships + Investing → 01:08:22 - Be Well’s New Supplement → 01:09:17 - Growing a Community + Future Goals Further Listening:  → How to Eat for Better Hormones, Blood Sugar & Energy | Lauren Chambers Check Out Hunter Stoler:  → Instagram  → TikTok  → YouTube Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Sweet Deal (Book) → Youtube → Facebook

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 trends. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How can you improve muscle recovery? → Why is physical therapy important before injury? → What helps muscles recover faster? → How can you improve mobility and prevent injuries? → What are the best tools for muscle recovery? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:34 - What Is An Orbital Massager?  → 00:03:16 - Theragun + Other Massagers  → 00:04:08 - Design Differences  → 00:08:15 - From Idea To Reality   → 00:15:30 - The Design Process  → 00:19:26 - Becoming A Physical Therapist → 00:23:54 - When To Get Physical Therapy  → 00:25:28 - Recovery + Injury Prevention  → 00:26:57 - Biohacking + Recovery Tools  → 00:29:17 - Bloodflow + Fascia Release  → 00:31:23 - Rally Demo  → 00:35:20 - Massage Intensity  → 00:37:35 - The Future of Rally  → 00:39:58 - Testimonials → 00:42:38 - How To Build New Habits  → 00:44:44 - John’s Wellness Routine  → 00:47:27 - Dan’s Wellness Routine  → 00:51:10 - Bespoke Physical Therapy  → 00:52:27 - John’s Dad Robert  → 00:58:30 - Entrepreneurship  Further Listening:  → Why Younger Generations Are Aging Faster | Dr. Will Cole Check Out John + Dr. Dan: → https://getrally.co → https://bespoketreatments.com/ Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Sweet Deal (Book) → Youtube → Facebook

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 finding more balance and freedom in both business and life. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Business Freedom + Growth → Entrepreneurship + Motherhood → Business Systems + Delegation → AI + Business Strategy Sponsored By:  → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:40 - Creating Business Boundaries → 00:06:40 - Knowing What’s Enough → 00:09:24 - Fear and Success → 00:12:00 - Building a Lifestyle Business → 00:17:30 - Designing Your Business Around Your Life → 00:20:00 - Burnout and Rebuilding Boss Babe → 00:24:00 - Systems and Delegation → 00:32:41 - Untying Yourself From Revenue → 00:34:00 - Becoming the Bottleneck → 00:38:00 - Building a Marketing Engine → 00:41:50 - Business as a Math Problem → 00:48:00 - AI and The Future of Business → 00:50:20 - Creativity and Avoiding Burnout → 00:56:02 - Finding Alignment → 01:02:42 - Building a Life You Want Further Listening:  → The Reality of Marriage, Parenting & Building a Business Together | Chris LeVeque Check Out Natalie Ellis:  → Natalie’s Instagram  → Bossbabe Instagram  → Website  → Book Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Sweet Deal (Book) → Youtube → Facebook

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 helped inspire this book. We also get into feeding kids, introducing them to new foods, avoiding food shame, and making healthy eating something the whole family can enjoy. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How much protein do you really need? → What foods support healthy blood sugar? → What should you eat during pregnancy? → How do you get kids to eat healthy foods? → What nutrients does your body need most? Sponsored By:  → Function | Check your brain and health the way I do. Function provides 160+ lab tests for $1/day and member pricing on advanced imaging. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → REBEL | Shop REBEL for your next favorite find! Discover top brands in home, baby, and outdoor, with savings of up to 70% off. Visit https://fromrebel.com and check it out before your favorite finds are gone.  → Minnow | Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:01 - Torie’s Nutrition Journey  → 00:07:41 - Eric’s Nutrition Journey  → 00:12:19 - The Story Behind Mexican Keto → 00:17:18 - Self Publishing The Cookbook → 00:21:38 - Fertility + Miscarriage  → 00:26:18 - Why They Created Eating for Life → 00:29:33 - Self-Publishing the Cookbook → 00:33:57 - Differences Between Cookbooks → 00:38:19 - Organ Meats + Nutrient Density  → 00:42:51 - Surprisingly Healthy Recipes    → 00:47:18 - Picky Eating  → 00:52:09 - Fertility Nutrition  → 00:55:48 - Meal Prepping → 00:59:44 - Back To The Basics  → 01:04:39 - Making Healthy Food Fun → 01:07:49 - Recipe Tasting  Further Listening:  → Four Hacks for a Healthy Pregnancy & Baby Brain | Jessie Inchauspé Check Out Torie + Eric: → Get The Book! | https://www.eatingforlifecookbook.com/ use code EFLKELLY for 10% off  → Torie’s Instagram → Eric’s Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Sweet Deal (Book) → Youtube → Facebook

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 better over time. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Balancing Work, Family and Parenting → Raising Three Boys → Kids, Sports and Family Life → Communication and a Stronger Marriage Sponsored By:  → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com → OGEE | Thanks to today’s sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to https://ogee.com/BEWELL and use code BEWELL to get 20% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. Or visit Sephora.com, search Ogee, and shop the Crystal Contour Collection today. → Higher Dose | Head to https://Truemed.com/higherdose to explore their infrared sauna blankets, red light devices, and more and use code BEWELL for 15% off. Plus, qualified customers may be able to use HSA or FSA funds through Truemed to save on their purchase. → Function | Check your brain and health the way I do. Function provides 160+ lab tests for $1/day and member pricing on advanced imaging. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:50 - Marriage and Parenting Roles → 00:05:52 - Balancing Work and Family → 00:10:28 - Raising Three Boys → 00:18:48 - Teaching Kids Independence → 00:21:48 - The Reality of Their Marriage → 00:26:12 - Working With Your Spouse → 00:34:26 - Supporting Your Partner → 00:41:28 - Finding Time for Creativity → 00:48:18 - Making Time for Your Relationship → 00:53:28 - Letting Kids Follow Their Passions → 00:57:02 - Values to Teach Your Kids → 01:05:24 - Communication in Marriage → 01:13:50 - Raising Respectful Boys → 01:18:30 - How to Build a Stronger Marriage → 01:23:00 - Quick-Fire Questions → 01:26:50 - Final Thoughts Further Listening:  → The Parenting Advice That Could Change Your Child's Future Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Sweet Deal (Book) → Youtube → Facebook

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 and cycle. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Gut Health and Hormones  → Perimenopause and Hormone Changes  → Protein, Fiber, and Fasting  → GLP-1s and Peptides  → HRT and Hormone Tracking  Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com → REBEL | Shop REBEL for your next favorite find! Discover top brands in home, baby, and outdoor, with savings of up to 70% off. Visit https://fromrebel.com and check it out before your favorite finds are gone. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. → OGEE | Thanks to today’s sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to https://ogee.com/BEWELL and use code BEWELL to get 20% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. Or visit Sephora.com, search Ogee, and shop the Crystal Contour Collection today. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:00 - Gut Health and Hormones → 00:03:38 - The Estrobolome and Estrogen → 00:06:54 - Estrogen Dominance and Perimenopause → 00:10:34 - Sleep and Stress → 00:14:06 - Testing and Personalized Health → 00:18:30 - Perimenopause Symptoms → 00:21:14 - How to Know You're in Perimenopause → 00:25:02 - Caffeine and Perimenopause → 00:29:56 - Fasting and Menstrual Health → 00:34:18 - Protein Goals and Meal Prep → 00:37:14 - Blood Work and Microbiome Testing → 00:39:44 - Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Food Sensitivities → 00:41:48 - Body Composition and Aging → 00:43:44 - Peptides and GLP-1s → 00:48:32 - Peptides and Immune Health → 00:51:26 - Responsible Peptide Use → 00:53:24 - HRT and Finding a Provider → 00:57:12 - Oura Ring and Mira → 00:58:10 - Final Thoughts and The Menopause Gut Further Listening:  → Why Blood Sugar Gets Harder to Control After 40 | Brigid Titgemeier Check Out Cynthia Thurlow:  → Website  → Podcast  → Instagram → The Menopause Gut Book  Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Sweet Deal (Book) → Youtube → Facebook

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 disease, why younger generations may be aging faster, and how the body responds when our cells don’t feel safe. We also talk about mitochondria, stem cells, peptides, GLP-1, methylation, gut health, circadian rhythm, and the role of stress and unresolved trauma in our health. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → What causes cellular aging? → Why are we aging faster? → How can you slow aging? → What damages your cells? → How do you support longevity? Sponsored By:  → Function | Check your brain and health the way I do. Function provides 160+ lab tests for $1/day and member pricing on advanced imaging. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Branch Basics | Go to https://branchbasics.com/BEWELLPODCAST and use code: BEWELLPODCASTfor 15% off your first purchase. → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:56 - Cellular Aging → 00:05:18 - Metabolic Diseases  → 00:11:08 - Reducing Toxic Load → 00:16:59 - Research + Cellular Function  → 00:23:21 - Chronic Diseases  → 00:28:11 - Lifestyle Changes → 00:36:32 - Tea Recomendations  → 00:40:27 - Methylation + Aging → 00:45:08 - Stem Cell Therapy  → 00:49:19 - Peptides + HRT    → 00:53:24 - GLP1s + Food Noise  → 00:55:24 - Prescription Medications  → 01:00:25 - The Health Institute  → 01:02:21 - The Hallmarks of Aging  → 01:05:58 - Stress + Autoimmune Disease → 01:11:01 - Healing, Grief, + Loss → 01:14:11 - Healing Childhood Trauma → 01:17:21 - Meet Yourself Where You Are  Further Listening:  → Alzheimer's Starts Decades Before Symptoms…Here's Why | David Perlmutter Check Out Dr. Will: → Heal Your Cells (Book) → Instagram → YouTube → X (Twitter) Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Sweet Deal (Book) → Youtube → Facebook

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 practice, how small changes can create lasting impact, and simple tools for navigating stress, relationships, parenting, and everyday life. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Sponsored By:  → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:10 - Childhood, Self Worth & Psychology → 00:05:48 - Emotional Regulation & Leadership → 00:09:08 - Breaking Emotional Patterns → 00:15:18 - How to Recognize Emotional Triggers → 00:17:40 - Nervous System & Body Signals → 00:20:34 - Breaking the Overwhelm Loop → 00:25:24 - Shifting From Stress to Gratitude → 00:28:00 - Work Life Balance & Stress → 00:32:00 - How Relationships Shape Us → 00:38:18 - Nervous System Regulation Tools → 00:40:48 - Refocusing Your Thoughts → 00:43:10 - Emotional Regulation in Parenting → 00:48:28 - Stress, Healthspan & Longevity → 00:53:02 - Relationships & Longevity → 00:58:40 - Fear & Relationship Conflict → 01:04:36 - Modeling Healthy Emotions for Kids → 01:08:16 - Where to Find Elisha Goldstein Further Listening:  → Why You Keep Overreacting + How to Regulate Your Nervous System | Jonny Miller Check Out Elisha Goldstein:  → Website  → Instagram  → Tiny Shifts Book  Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Sweet Deal (Book) → Youtube → Facebook

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 decisions. Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Are Statins Lowering LDL? → Can Oreos Lower Cholesterol? → How Do GLP-1s Work? → Can Keto Improve Metabolic Health? → What Do Blood Markers Mean? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. → Kosterina | You can shop all my favorites at https://www.kosterina.com/bewell and use code KELLY for 15% off your first order. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:30 - Keto for Ulcerative Colitis → 00:04:45 - LDL Cholesterol and Bloodwork Explained → 00:08:45 - Statins: Risks, Benefits and Informed Consent → 00:19:00 - The Oreo Cholesterol Experiment → 00:24:20 - Oreos vs. Statins for Lowering LDL → 00:31:10 - GLP-1 Drugs: Ozempic, Wegovy and Retatrutide → 00:34:00 - GLP-1 Drugs and Muscle Loss → 00:45:00 - Metabolic Health vs. Cholesterol → 00:51:30 - Peptides for Longevity and Performance → 00:56:00 - MOTS-c, Tesamorelin and Peptide Research → 00:57:40 - Peptide Safety, Side Effects and Sourcing → 01:13:15 - Nick Norwitz's Daily Health Routine → 01:18:20 - Where to Find Dr. Nick Norwitz Show Links: → Nick Norwitz’s “Oreo Study” Check Out Nick Norwitz  → Instagram - @nicknorwitz → Youtube  → Website  → Substack  Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 the next. → The DNA Company | Use code BeWell to get $50 off the DNA test kit  Topics Discussed: → How do your genes affect your health? → Can DNA determine your ideal diet? → How do genetics affect hormones? → Can your genes influence stress and sleep? → Should you test your DNA for health? → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Sponsored By:  → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Higher Dose | Head to https://Truemed.com/higherdose to explore their infrared sauna blankets, red light devices, and more and use code BEWELL for 15% off. Plus, qualified customers may be able to use HSA or FSA funds through Truemed to save on their purchase. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. → Kosterina | You can shop all my favorites at https://www.kosterina.com/bewell and use code KELLY for 15% off your first order. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:47 - How Do I Take Control? → 00:03:00 - Don’t Do Cardiovascular Exercises… → 00:08:29 - How Getting Sick Changed His Life → 00:15:38 - What Is DNA? → 00:19:40 - SNPs, Gene Variants + Missing Genes → 00:29:05 - Dopamine, Stress + Burnout Genetics → 00:34:00 - What Is Your Genetic Superpower? → 00:40:00 - Removing The Toxic Load → 00:45:23 - Why Testing Your Kids’ DNA Could Be Helpful → 00:48:55 - ADHD + Genetics in Children → 00:53:40 - PTSD + Trauma Through Genetics → 01:03:08 - Why Kashif Created Signal Health → 01:06:09 - Health Care vs Sick Care → 01:10:26 - Achieving Longevity With Good Health Further Listening:  → Alzheimer's Starts Decades Before Symptoms…Here's Why | David Perlmutter Check Out Kashif: → The DNA Company | Use code BeWell to get $50 off the DNA test kit  → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Sweet Deal (Book) → Youtube → Facebook

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 our children. And finally, I’m giving you a first look at my newest passion project, Sweet Deal, and the movement I hope will help parents create better boundaries around sugar for their kids. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How do you balance blood sugar naturally? → What are the benefits of creatine for women? → How much protein do women need? → Does magnesium help with sleep and anxiety? → How does sugar affect children’s health? Sponsored By:  → Function | Check your health the way I do. Function provides 160+ lab tests for $1/day and member pricing on advanced imaging. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Minnow | Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY → Branch Basics | Go to https://branchbasics.com/BEWELLPODCAST and use code: BEWELLPODCAST for 15% off your first purchase. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:19 - Kelly’s Career Summary  → 00:04:08 - The Fab Four + Blood Sugar → 00:10:29 - Glucose Levels  → 00:18:30 - Nutritional Science  → 00:22:34 - Nutritionist to Entrepreneur → 00:27:34 - You’re Never Too Old   → 00:31:57 - Building Be Well by Kelly → 00:35:06 - Product Creation + Investing  → 00:40:23 - Kelly’s Parents  → 00:46:18 - Motherhood, Family + Work-Life Boundaries → 00:49:53 - Business Classes  → 00:56:21 - Product Sourcing + Heavy Metals  → 01:00:22 - Protein Needs For Women → 01:03:29 - Creatine For Women → 01:06:27 - ATP + Creatine  → 01:10:21 - Magnesium, GABA + Better Sleep → 01:12:43 - Sweet Deal: Rethinking Sugar for Kids → 01:19:21 - Chronic Disease → 01:23:28 - Cafeteria Food  Further Listening:  → Why You Keep Overreacting + How to Regulate Your Nervous System | Jonny Miller Check Out Brigid: → Website  → Instagram → YouTube Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Sweet Deal (Book) → YouTube → Facebook

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? → How can I reduce toxins at home? → What causes kids to feel dysregulated? → How can I help my child sleep better? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. → Kosterina | You can shop all my favorites at https://www.kosterina.com/bewell and use code KELLY for 15% off your first order. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:58 - Rachel Mansfield: Meal Prep For Families  → 00:02:35 - Grocery Shopping  → 00:05:28 - Favorite Meals  → 00:12:07 - Kitchen Appliances  → 00:14:16 - Picky Eating  → 00:17:01 - Lindsay Dahl: Baby + toddler safety → 00:19:27 - Lowering Your Toxic Load  → 00:24:54 - Testing Your Toxic Load  → 00:27:21 - Legislation Changes  → 00:29:55 - Third Party Testing  → 00:32:55 - PFAs + Heavy Metals  → 00:36:40 - Dr. Tracy Tran: Airway Health Explained → 00:41:33 - ADHD + Sleep Breathing  → 00:43:31 - Adenoid Face + Tongue Ties → 00:48:50 - Kids’ Sleep Issues → 00:49:48 - Healthy Face Development → 00:51:21 - Airway Expansion  → 00:53:54 - Alyssa Campbell: Guiding Kids Through Big Emotions → 00:57:54 - Connecting With Your Child → 01:00:58 - Needs + Emotions  → 01:05:20 - Big Kid Issues  Further Listening:  → Picky Eaters, Family Dinners, + Stress-Free Meal Systems | Rachel Mansfield → How to Protect Your Family from Everyday Toxins | Lindsay Dahl → Tongue Ties & Sleep Issues Every Parent Should Know | Dr. Tracy Tran → Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Raising Confident and Connected Children | Alyssa Campbell Check Out Rachel: → Website: https://cadootz!.com/ → Instagram:  Instagram → New Book Check Out Lindsay:  → Website: https://lindsaydahl.com/  → Instagram: @lindsay_dahl → Book: Cleaning House Check Out Dr. Tracy Tran: → Instagram:  @drtracytran → Website: https://www.drtracytran.com/  Check Out Alyssa: → Instagram: @seed.and.sew → Website: Seed & Sew → Book: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings  → Podcast: Voices of Your Village → Free Resources Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 emotional debt, grief, somatic awareness, breathwork, nervous system regulation, parenting under stress, and practical tools for building resilience. You'll learn why emotions are meant to move through the body, how to recognize signs of dysregulation, and simple practices that can help you respond with more calm, presence, and connection. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How do you regulate your nervous system? → What is emotional debt? → Can breathwork reduce anxiety? → Why do we avoid difficult emotions? → How do you process grief in a healthy way? Sponsored By:  → Function | Check your health the way I do. Function provides 160+ lab tests for $1/day and member pricing on advanced imaging. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction→ 00:01:51 - Nervous System Mastery→ 00:04:05 - Suicide + Grief→ 00:13:21 - Feel Your Feelings→ 00:14:56 - Defining Emotions→ 00:16:45 - Mental Loops→ 00:18:53 - Nervous System Regulation→ 00:22:42 - Psychosomatic Response→ 00:28:01 - Traumatic Birth→ 00:31:22 - Emotional Hygiene→ 00:32:49 - Breathwork + Co-Regulation→ 00:38:47 - Exercise + Mental Health→ 00:43:48 - Beginner Emotional Regulation→ 00:45:47 - Different Types of Breathwork→ 00:47:15 - Breathwork Tutorial→ 00:50:21 - Intention Setting→ 00:52:22 - Reactive Nervous System→ 00:54:36 - Parenting + Emotional Regulation→ 00:57:37 - Gratitude + Unpleasant Emotions→ 01:00:46 - Fear of Death→ 01:04:20 - The Pressures of Entrepreneurship→ 01:09:29 - Goal Setting→ 01:13:43 - Clarified Desire→ 01:16:26 - Root Wants + Needs→ 01:19:39 - Decreasing Tension→ 01:23:46 - Watching Your Kids Struggle→ 01:25:11 - Closing Thoughts Further Listening:  → Why You Feel Stuck: Trauma Patterns, Self-Worth + Nervous System Healing Show Links: → Free nervous system assessment | https://nsmastery.com/assessment  → Protocols for self-regulation | https://protocolcards.com/  Check Out: → X | https://x.com/jonnym1ller?lang=en → LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnym1ller/%E2%81%A0 → Website: ⁠https://www.jonnymiller.co/⁠ → Course: ⁠https://nsmastery.com/lenny⁠ → Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@JonnyMiller Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Does seed cycling work? → Can seed cycling reduce PMS? → How does blood sugar affect hormones? → How can you balance hormones naturally? → What habits support healthy hormones? Sponsored By:  → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. → Higher Dose | Head to higherdose.com/bewell to explore their infrared sauna blankets, red light devices, and more. Plus, qualified customers may be able to use HSA or FSA funds through Truemed to save on their purchase. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:12 - Yasmin's Hormone Journey After Birth Control → 00:04:48 - Why They Started Beeya Wellness → 00:09:00 - What Is Seed Cycling? → 00:09:58 - Signs of a Healthy Menstrual Cycle → 00:13:20 - The Science Behind Seed Cycling → 00:16:20 - Clinical Trial Results for PMS → 00:18:26 - Blood Sugar, Fiber & Seed Myths → 00:21:08 - How Beeya Makes Seed Cycling Easy → 00:27:50 - Building a Self-Funded Wellness Brand → 00:31:00 - Growing a Team Without Investors → 00:38:00 - Motherhood & Entrepreneurship → 00:40:40 - The Future of Women's Health → 00:42:38 - Growing Beeya Wellness → 00:49:00 - Everyday Wellness Habits → 00:55:42 - Beeya's Mission → 00:57:02 - Supporting the Next Generation → 00:58:42 - Where to Find Beeya Further Listening:  → How to Eat for Better Hormones, Blood Sugar & Energy | Lauren Chambers Check Out Beeya Wellness:  → Instagram  → Website  → Facebook  → Yasmin’s Instagram  → Kaya’s Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 insulin resistance affect the brain, why gut health is directly connected to cognitive function, and what lifestyle habits have the strongest evidence for protecting memory as we age. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → What causes Alzheimer's disease? → How do you prevent Alzheimer'? → What foods improve brain health? → Can inflammation cause dementia? → Does blood sugar affect memory? Sponsored By:  → Function | Check your health the way I do. Function provides 160+ lab tests for $1/day and member pricing on advanced imaging. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. → Branch Basics | Go to https://branchbasics.com/BEWELLPODCAST and use code: BEWELLPODCASTfor 15% off your first purchase.  Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:07 - Why Alzheimer's Research Is Changing → 00:05:42 - Microglia Explained → 00:10:44 - Understanding Immunomatabolism  → 00:15:10 - Insulin Resistance + "Type 3 Diabetes" → 00:19:27 - Long COVID + Brain Recovery → 00:30:20 - Lifestyle Changes For Brain Health  → 00:35:22 - The Gut Microbiome → 00:37:27 - Tracking Gut Health  → 00:39:26 - Early Biomarkers/Testing  → 00:45:20 - Exercise + Muscle → 00:49:51 - Children’s Nutrition  → 00:52:48 - Women’s Dementia Risk   → 00:58:53 - GLP1s + Other Peptides   → 01:07:41 - Dr. Perlmutter's Daily Brain Health Routine Further Listening:  → Nutrition for a Healthy Brain & Body (Without Counting Calories) | Max Lugavere Check Out David: → Book | Braindefenders.com → Website → Instagram  Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 processed foods can lead to blood sugar spikes and crashes, and practical strategies to help your kids develop healthy eating habits without restriction or perfection. Whether you're packing school lunches, navigating picky eating, or simply looking to support your family's health, this episode is full of practical tips you can start using today. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Blood Sugar Balance for Kids → Protein, Healthy Fats & Fiber → Children's Mood, Focus & Behavior → Healthy Snacks & Hunger Hormones → Sugar, Processed Foods & Metabolic Health → Practical Nutrition for Busy Families → The Fab Four Method → Raising Healthy Eaters Without Restriction → Meal Prep & Simple Family Nutrition → Building Lifelong Healthy Habits Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:30 - Meet Karalynne Call → 00:02:38 - Why blood sugar matters for kids → 00:05:45 - Protein, healthy fats & carbohydrates explained → 00:08:20 - Cellular vs. acellular carbohydrates → 00:11:15 - Why sugar causes blood sugar spikes & crashes → 00:15:54 - Why balanced blood sugar matters for children → 00:19:05 - How nutrition affects kids' mood, focus & behavior → 00:22:40 - Building balanced meals for kids → 00:25:35 - Healthy snacks that actually keep kids full → 00:29:05 - Hunger hormones & constant snacking → 00:32:45 - Practical lunchbox & snack ideas → 00:35:45 - Setting healthy food boundaries without restriction → 00:39:00 - Sugary drinks & childhood metabolic health → 00:42:35 - Preventing Type 2 diabetes through nutrition → 00:46:15 - Simple nutrition habits for busy families → 00:49:35 - Why family meals matter → 00:52:20 - Raising confident, healthy eaters → 00:55:10 - Where to find Karalynne Call & Just Ingredients Further Listening:  → https://youtu.be/1NaXfS-1q3I?si=LukJStTiDsf3QhKR Check Out Karalynne Call → https://www.instagram.com/just.ingredients → https://justingredients.com/pages/just-ingredients-podcast Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 cycle, why restrictive dieting can do more harm than good, and simple strategies to support your hormones with food. If you're ready to move beyond diet culture and build sustainable habits that help you feel your best, this episode is for you. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Hormone Health & Women's Nutrition → Blood Sugar Balance & Metabolic Health → Protein, Carbohydrates & Healthy Fats → Cycle Syncing & Women's Health → The Impact of Diet Culture & Undereating → Fertility, Stress & Hormone Balance → Sustainable Nutrition & Healthy Habits Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:20 - Are most women simply not eating enough? → 00:05:47 - Why eating more can improve hormones, blood sugar & energy → 00:07:58 - Lauren's journey with hormone imbalance & restrictive dieting → 00:11:36 - Why women need protein, carbohydrates & healthy fats → 00:16:08 - The biggest misconceptions about cycle syncing → 00:19:55 - How to eat during each phase of your menstrual cycle → 00:25:05 - Why cravings increase before your period → 00:29:15 - How to rebuild hunger cues after years of dieting → 00:32:48 - How much protein do women actually need? → 00:35:00 - How to eat healthy without overcomplicating nutrition → 00:39:45 - Lauren's favorite hormone-healthy recipes → 00:42:20 - How to recover your period after under-eating → 00:47:55 - Breaking free from diet culture & food guilt → 00:51:35 - Raising daughters with a healthy relationship with food → 00:56:20 - Where to find Lauren & Hormone Healthy Eats → 00:58:14 - Outro Further Listening:  → The Cooking Staples, Meal Hacks + Comfort Food Secrets Everyone Needs | Erin O’Brien Check Out Lauren: → Instagram → More Lauren Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 tools that I come back to again and again. You’ll hear from Dr. Lauren Hartman on helping kids develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies, Devon Kuntzman on understanding toddler behavior and responding with connection instead of reaction, Lenore Skenazy on why independence is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children, and Nicole Runyon on setting boundaries that foster confidence, resilience, and emotional strength. No matter what stage of parenting you're in, I hope these conversations remind you that raising healthy kids isn't about perfection, it's about showing up with consistency, presence, and trust. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How can parents reduce childhood anxiety? → What are signs of resilient children? → How do you avoid parenting power struggles? → How do kids develop healthy self-esteem? → What creates emotional resilience in children? Sponsored By:  → Function | Check your health the way I do. Function provides 160+ lab tests for $1/day and member pricing on MRI and CT scans. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now more accessible. Mitopure starts at $99, and listeners can get 20% off at: https://timeline.com/KELLY Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:23 - Dr. Lauren Hartmen: Eating Disorder Warning Signs  → 00:05:05 - The Physical Signs  → 00:06:55 - Talking to your child → 00:10:01 - Eating Disorder Education   → 00:14:22 - No One’s To Blame → 00:17:26 - Personal Backstory → 00:22:01 - Finding The Balance + Rabbit Study  → 00:26:37 - Devon Kuntzman: Toddler Brain 101  → 00:31:54 - Teaching Emotional Regulation  → 00:37:17 - Knowing The Plan  → 00:40:48 - Tantrums vs Meltdowns → 00:43:34 - Handling Tantrums  → 00:47:21 - Setting Boundaries  → 00:49:06 - Lenore Skenazy: Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride The Train Alone → 00:52:48 - Helicopter Parenting Fears → 00:58:52 - Stop “Worst Case” Thinking → 01:04:28 - Nicole Runyon: Middle School Mental Health → 01:08:12 - Building Independence → 01:10:59 - Development Milestones → 01:14:34 - Cultivating Bravery  → 01:17:30 - Teen Driving Tips → 01:20:21 - Holding Kids’ Boundaries Further Listening:  → Teen Eating Disorders, Early Signs, + How Parents Can Help | Dr. Lauren Hartman → Toddler Tantrums, Boundaries + Raising Emotionally Safe Kids | Devon Kuntzman → Why Kids Are More Anxious Today and How to Fix It | Lenore Skenazy → How to Raise Resilient Kids in a Tech Obsessed World | Nicole Runyon Check Out Dr. Lauren: → Freeing Children and Young Adults From Shame, Skills, and Stigma (book) → Website → Instagram Check Out Devin:  → Instagram → Website → Transforming Toddlerhood (Book)  Check Out Lenore: → Let Grow Kids  → Website → X ( Twitter) → Instagram → YouTube → Free Range Kids (Book) Check Out Nicole: → Website → Free To Fly (Book) → Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 stress and overwhelm, breaking generational cycles, building emotional awareness, and creating healthier habits that support long-term mental well-being. Whether you're looking to better understand yourself or navigate life's challenges with more confidence and clarity, this episode offers some of the most impactful mental health insights we've shared on the podcast. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Emotional regulation and nervous system health → Why we suppress emotions and how it impacts our well-being → Breaking generational patterns and cycles → The "good kid" mindset, perfectionism, and people-pleasing → Parenting, shame, and emotional resilience → Reparenting your inner child → How childhood experiences shape adult relationships → Building self-awareness and emotional intelligence → Vulnerability, resilience, and personal growth → Managing stress, overwhelm, and emotional triggers → Identity, achievement, and self-worth → Healing old wounds and creating lasting change Sponsored By:  → OGEE | Thanks to today’s sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to https://ogee.com/BEWELL and use code BEWELL to get 20% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Branch Basics | First-time customers can save 15% on a Starter Kit with code BEWELLPODCAST at branchbasics.com/BEWELLPODCAST.  → Kosterina | You can shop all my favorites at https://www.kosterina.com/bewell and use code KELLY for 15% off your first order. → Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:38 - Joe Hudson: Why We Suppress Emotions → 00:06:12 - Anger, Stress & Emotional Expression → 00:12:08 - Emotional Health, Relationships + Connection → 00:18:45 - Parenting, Vulnerability & Nervous System Regulation → 00:20:23 - Maggie Nick: The "Good Kid" Identity → 00:30:48 - Perfectionism, People-Pleasing + Shame → 00:35:02 - Breaking Generational Patterns → 00:39:14 - Why Children Internalize Criticism → 00:42:24 - Gabrielle Reece: Resilience, Adversity + Growth → 00:47:18 - Identity Beyond Achievement → 00:52:04 - Hypervigilance, Childhood Experiences + Relationships → 00:56:42 - Success, Balance + Life Priorities → 01:00:26 - Dr. Nicole LePera: Reparenting The Inner Child → 01:04:18 - Childhood Conditioning & Survival Patterns → 01:08:12 - People-Pleasing, Attachment + Emotional Triggers → 01:12:35 - Healing Old Wounds & Creating Lasting Change → 01:16:28 - Final ThoughtsFurther Listening:  → Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn’t Exist | Joe Hudson → Stop Hustling for Worth, Heal People-Pleasing, + Feel Enough | Maggie Nick → Gabby Reece on Wellness, Marriage, Motherhood & Mental Strength → Reparenting Your Inner Child, Self-Abandonment + Nervous System Healing | Dr. Nicole LePera Check Out: Joe Hudson:  → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joehudson_aoa?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== → http://artofaccomplishment.com Maggie Nick:  → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiewithperspectacles/reels/ → TikTok:  → New Book:  Gabby Rece:  → https://gabriellereece.com/ → Instagram Dr. Nicole LePera → Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/ → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist → New Book: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/books/reparenting-the-inner-child/ Dr. Nicole LePera → Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/ → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist → New Book: Reparenting The Inner Child Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 misconceptions, who can benefit most from creatine supplementation, and why it's becoming an increasingly important tool for women, athletes, and anyone looking to optimize their long-term health. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → Why is creatine one of the most researched supplements available? → How does creatine support muscle, strength, and recovery? → What role does creatine play in brain health and cognition? → Why are more women being encouraged to take creatine? → How much creatine do you actually need? → Is creatine safe for long-term use? → Can creatine support metabolic health and healthy aging? → What are the biggest misconceptions about creatine? → How can creatine fit into a whole-foods lifestyle? → Who stands to benefit most from creatine supplementation? Sponsored By:  → Function | Check your health the way I do. Function provides 160+ lab tests for $1/day and member pricing on MRI and CT scans. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY → Minnow | Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:15 - Rachel DeVaux: Why Creatine Is More Than A Muscle Supplement → 00:05:20 - Creatine For Strength, Recovery + Performance → 00:09:18 - The Benefits Of Creatine For Women → 00:15:58 - Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan: How Creatine Supports Brain Health → 00:20:32 - Creatine, Aging + Longevity → 00:29:08 - How Much Creatine Do You Actually Need? → 00:34:15 - Common Creatine Myths Explained → 00:42:35 - Creatine, Cognition + Alzheimer's Research → 00:47:52 - Creatine For Perimenopause + Women's Health → 00:52:40 - Is Creatine Safe For Long-Term Use? → 00:59:05 - Andrew Koutnik: Who Benefits Most From Creatine Supplementation? → 01:01:19 - Best Practices For Taking Creatine → 01:06:10 - Creatine, Mood + Mental Health → 01:10:49 - Choosing A High-Quality Creatine Supplement → 01:13:47 - Creatine, Metabolic Health + Performance → 01:19:03 - Metabolic Flexibility + Ketosis → 01:22:42 - Final Thoughts Further Listening:  → Building Muscle, Protecting Metabolism, + Simplifying Dinner | Rachael DeVaux → The Truth About Creatine for Women: Strength, Hormones, + Brain Health | Abbie Smith → Why You’re Stuck: Hunger, Hormones + Metabolic Fixes | Dr. Andrew Koutnik Check Out: → Abbie Smith Ryan  → Website  → Rachel DeVaux   → Website  → Andrew Koutnik  → Website  Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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, ketamine, trauma, healing, and why these treatments are gaining so much attention in modern mental healthcare.  → ⁠Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → What is psychedelic-assisted therapy? → Can MDMA help treat PTSD? → How does ketamine therapy work? → Is psilocybin effective for depression? → What are the risks of psychedelics? Sponsored By:  → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now more accessible. Mitopure starts at $99, and listeners can get 20% off at: https://timeline.com/KELLY → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:04:25 - From Traditional Psychiatry To Psychedelic Medicine → 00:06:20 - Root Causes Of Mental Health Conditions → 00:07:20 - MDMA Therapy For PTSD → 00:10:20 - Keith's Personal Psilocybin Experience → 00:15:40 - Why Psychedelic Experiences Can Feel Scary → 00:19:00 - Kelly's Personal Trauma Healing Story → 00:24:00 - MDMA, Ketamine & Psilocybin Explained → 00:25:40 - Ketamine Therapy For Depression → 00:27:00 - Why MDMA Works For Trauma → 00:31:40 - Lifestyle, Nutrition & Mental Health → 00:34:30 - Who Is A Good Candidate For Psychedelic Therapy? → 00:39:30 - What Trauma Actually Is → 00:42:10 - How Psychedelics Help Process Trauma → 00:47:50 - The Latest Psychedelic Research → 00:49:50 - Ibogaine, Addiction & Brain Injury Recovery → 00:51:10 - Mystical Experiences & Healing → 00:55:20 - Psychedelics For Personal Growth → 01:00:30 - Hallucinations, Memory & Reality → 01:04:40 - Risks, Integration & Challenging Experiences → 01:09:20 - Finding A Qualified Psychedelic Therapist → 01:12:30 - Psychedelics vs Antidepressants → 01:14:50 - Why DIY Psychedelics Can Be Dangerous → 01:18:30 - Final Thoughts Further Listening:  → Why Achievement Never Feels Like Enough | Bill Burnett + Dave Evans Check Out: → Keith Kurlander | https://www.instagram.com/keithkurlander.ma/ → Will Van Derveer | https://www.instagram.com/will.vanderveer.md/ Check Out Kelly: → ⁠Instagram⁠ → ⁠Youtube⁠ → ⁠Facebook

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, presence, flow, and joy. We talk about burnout, motherhood, social media, AI anxiety, loneliness, relationships, and the simple mindset shifts that can completely change the way you experience your life. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Why do successful people feel empty? → How do you enter a flow state? → What creates meaning in everyday life? → Why are people more lonely today? → How do you stop living reactively? Sponsored By:  → Function | Check your health the way I do — 160+ lab tests a year for $365, plus the ability to dive deeper into your results with Function's trusted connections to platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now more accessible. Mitopure starts at $99, and listeners can get 20% off at: https://timeline.com/KELLY → Minnow | Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:45 - Bill + Dave’s Origin Story  → 00:05:15 - The “Transactional World” Mindset → 00:09:59 - The Lonely Generation  → 00:16:44 - Designer Mindsets  → 00:21:13 - Practicing Presence  → 00:23:21 - Why Nature Changes Your Nervous System → 00:30:11 - The “Got To” Vs “Get To” Mindset → 00:35:05 - Trauma, Gratitude + Perspective Shifts → 00:41:32 - FOMO to JOMO → 00:47:25 - Building Your Personal Compass → 00:53:39 - How To Create A Coherent Life → 00:57:15 - Follow Your Arrow  → 00:59:10 - The Root of Suffering → 01:03:55 - Radical Acceptance  → 01:11:01 - Get More Out Of Your Life  → 01:15:16 - Connecting With Others   Further Listening:  → Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn’t Exist | Joe Hudson Check Out Bill + Dave: → https://designingyour.life/ Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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, easy cooking tips, and an honest conversation about creativity, burnout, and building a business doing what you love.→ Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How do you make easy dinners? → What meals are best for families? → How do food creators avoid burnout? → What ingredients improve home cooking? → How do you build a food brand? Sponsored By:  → OGEE | Thanks to today’s sponsor, OGEE: A higher standard for beauty. Go to https://ogee.com/BEWELL and use code BEWELL to get 15% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now more accessible. Mitopure starts at $99, and listeners can get 20% off at: https://timeline.com/KELLY → Function | Check your health the way I do — 160+ lab tests a year for $365, plus the ability to dive deeper into your results with Function's trusted connections to platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. → Kosterina | You can shop all my favorites at https://www.kosterina.com/bewell and use code KELLY for 15% off your first order. → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:03 - Erin’s Family History  → 00:06:43 - Measuring + Recipe Creation  → 00:09:01 - Inspiring Food  → 00:13:24 - Easy Meal Planning  → 00:16:05 - Quick Family Dinners  → 00:19:09 - Hands Off Dishes   → 00:21:13 - Planning Dinner  → 00:25:39 - Content Creation  → 00:29:31 - Day In The Life  → 00:32:36 - Staying Connected To Your Audience  → 00:39:07 - Staying Inspired  → 00:45:43 - Underrated Ingredients + Techniques  → 00:50:41 - What I Eat In A Day  → 00:53:05 - Recipe Nonnegetiables  Further Listening:  → Giada’s Wellness Rules You Need to Know | Giada De Laurentiis Check Out Erin: → DIG IN (Book) → Instagram  → Website Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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, and build a calmer, more connected home. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Why do toddlers have tantrums → How to handle toddler defiance calmly → What is toddler emotional regulation → Tantrums vs meltdowns what’s different → How diet affects toddler behavior Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:43 - Devon’s “Why” → 00:04:45 - Toddler Brain 101  → 00:08:36 - Teaching Emotional Regulation  → 00:15:03 - Knowing The Plan  → 00:18:59 - Tantrums vs Meltdowns  → 00:22:01 - Disrupting Our Stress Response  → 00:25:40 - Maintaining Boundaries  → 00:28:21 - Handling Defiance  → 00:31:55 - Consistency vs Perfection  → 00:34:35 - The Recalibration Period  → 00:38:56 - The Core Principles  → 00:45:01 - Bedtime For Different Ages  → 00:51:12 - Whining  → 00:57:42 - Sleep + Nutrition  → 01:01:30 - High Sugar Breakfasts  → 01:04:19 - You Can Do Hard Things  Further Listening:  → The Secret to Raising Resilient, Emotionally Healthy Children | Dr. Billy Garvey  Check Out Devon:  → IG: @transformingtoddlerhood → Website: https://www.transformingtoddlerhood.com/  → Book: Transforming Toddlerhood Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 exposure. They cut through the fear and focus on practical, accessible steps you can take right now, from your kitchen to your daily habits, without overwhelm. If you’ve ever wondered how plastics affect your body, your weight, or your kids’ health, this is the conversation you need to hear. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Are microplastics harmful to humans → How do plastics affect hormones → Can microplastics cause weight gain → How to reduce plastic exposure daily → What are PFAS health effects Sponsored By:  → Function | Check your health the way I do! 160+ lab tests a year for $365, plus the ability to dive deeper into your results through Function's connections to platforms you already use, like ChatGPT and Claude. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/kelly → Kosterina | You can shop all my favorites at https://www.kosterina.com/bewell and use code KELLY for 15% off your first order. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:52 - Micro + Nano Plastic Updates → 00:05:15 - Environmental Toxins  → 00:07:40 - Blood Testing + Action Items  → 00:10:31 - Lowering Microplastic Exposure  → 00:17:34 - Chemical Impacts  → 00:23:06 - Forever Chemicals  → 00:29:37 - PFAS + Greenwashing  → 00:32:53 - Policy Change  → 00:37:59 - Phallates Cause Death?  → 00:41:38 - Global Impact  → 00:44:19 - Educating The Public  → 00:45:44 - Low Income Families  → 00:49:41 - The Chemical Industry  → 00:53:04 - Plastic Alternatives  → 00:56:25 - Stay Up To Date  → 01:01:53 - Microplastics In Clothing  → 01:04:12 - Detox Nonnegotiables  Further Listening:  → How to Protect Your Endocrine System from Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals - with Dr. Leonardo Trasande, author of “Sicker, Fatter, Poorer” Resources:  → Food Packaging Forum → Plastic Pollution Coalition → Endocrine Society → Environmental Working Group (Skin Deep database) → Think Dirty app → Clearya (browser extension for product safety) Check Out Dr Leonardo: → https://www.leotrasande.com/ → Sicker Fatter Poorer (Book)  Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 your daily life. We also cover why these patterns aren’t flaws, they’re adaptations, and how to actually change them through nervous system regulation, awareness, and small, intentional shifts. If you’ve ever felt stuck repeating the same cycles in relationships, this will change how you understand yourself and what healing really looks like. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Why do I self-abandon in relationships? → What is inner child healing and how does it work? → Why do I overreact or shut down emotionally? → How can I regulate my nervous system in real time? → How do I stop people-pleasing and set boundaries? Sponsored By:  → OGEE | Thanks to today’s sponsor, OGEE: A higher standard for beauty. Go to https://OGEE.com/BEWELL and use code BEWELL to get 15% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY → Minnow | Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:07 - Nicole’s Healing Journey   → 00:07:09 - Cry It Out Method → 00:14:28 - Inner Child Work  → 00:18:55 - Inner Children In Relationships  → 00:21:02 - Reparting Steps  → 00:27:37 - Kelly’s Experience With Therapy  → 00:30:35 - Emotional Flooding  → 00:35:41 - Handling Stress  → 00:37:27 - Self Abandonment  → 00:41:41 - Selfless Motherhood  → 00:43:44 - Overcorrection + Helicopter Parenting  → 00:47:52 - Snow Plow Parenting  → 00:51:43 - Negativity Bias + Boundaries  → 00:59:13 - Kelly’s Experience  → 01:01:12 - You Are Not Broken  → 01:05:31 - Regulation Tools   Further Listening:  → Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn’t Exist | Joe Hudson Check Out Nicole: → Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/  → Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologist → New Book: Reparenting The Inner Child Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 role in long term health. Andrew shares insights from decades of research and personal experience living with type 1 diabetes, including how the body adapts to carbohydrate reduction, what metabolic flexibility actually means, and why keto is often misunderstood.→ Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → What is metabolic flexibility and why does it matter? → How long does it take to adapt to a ketogenic diet? → Does keto improve insulin resistance and energy levels? → Why do people feel tired when starting low carb diets? → What is the best way to balance blood sugar naturally? Sponsored By:  → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:37 - Diabetes + Nutrition  → 00:06:41 - Obesity + Insulin → 00:10:32 - Glucose Spikes  → 00:14:51- CGMs  → 00:15:28 - Blood Sugar Red Flags  → 00:19:30 - Reducing Carb Intake → 00:28:52 - Defining Metabolic Health → 00:34:00 - Meal Timing → 00:38:22 - Intermittent Fasting → 00:41:20 - Ketosis + Metabolic Flexibility  → 00:46:50 - Nutrition Experimentation → 00:50:59 - Nutrition Fundamentals → 00:55:50 - Food Swaps  → 01:01:51 - Performance Changes  → 01:06:27 - Sodium + Children’s Snack  → 01:13:24 - Children’s Sugar Intake  → 01:16:25 - Children’s Nutrition  Further Listening:  → Why You’re Always Hungry + How to Fix It | Dr. Jason Fung Check Out Andrew: → Website  → Instagram  → YouTube Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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, and how your hormones, environment, and habits are shaping your appetite every single day. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Why am I always hungry even after eating? → How do hormones affect hunger and weight gain? → What are the three types of hunger? → Do ultra-processed foods increase cravings? → How can I stabilize my blood sugar naturally? Sponsored By:  → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/kelly → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:55 - Calories In, Calories Out  → 00:06:52 - Appetite Regulation   → 00:12:10 - Weight Loss Drugs  → 00:17:03 - Hormones + Weight Gain  → 00:22:33 - Processed Foods  → 00:29:11 - Insulin Resistance  → 00:32:31 - Food Addiction  → 00:36:05 - Three Types Of Hunger → 00:49:04 - Food As Reward  → 00:54:02 - Food Boundaries  → 00:59:17 - Portion Control  → 01:02:45 - Three Golden Rules  → 01:07:33 - Calorie Counting  Further Listening:  → How to Take Control of Your Health in a Toxic Food Landscape  Check Out Dr. Jason: →​​​​ The Hunger Code (Book) → Website → X(Twitter) → Instagram  → YouTube Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 creating food her kids will actually eat. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How to feed picky kids healthy meals → Easy weeknight dinners for busy families → Best meal planning system for moms → Healthy kid snack ideas that work → How to launch a food product Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:43 - Food Content  → 00:03:54 - Meal Prep For Families  → 00:05:47 - Grocery Shopping  → 00:09:06 - Favorite Meals  → 00:13:26 - Kitchen Appliances  → 00:16:14 - Picky Eating  → 00:19:53 - Creating cadootz! → 00:24:08 - Healthy Snacks  → 00:26:23 - Research + Development  → 00:28:25 - USDA Organic  → 00:32:11 - Ingredients + Protein  → 00:34:50 - Launching A Brand  → 00:39:19 - Proof of Concept  → 00:40:17 - Social Media Marketing  → 00:43:09 - Snack Packs  → 00:45:49 - Expo West + Distribution  → 00:47:55 - AI  → 00:50:45 - Filling Your Cup  → 00:54:50 - Social Media + Children Further Listening:  → How to Raise Resilient Kids in a Tech Obsessed World | Nicole Runyon  Check Out: → https://cadootz!.com/ → cadootz!! Instagram → Rachel’s Instagram → Website → New Book Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 people-pleasing, nervous system safety, and why hustling for your worth keeps you stuck. Maggie breaks down the psychology in a way that actually lands, helping you feel seen, safe, and human. If you’re ready to drop the act and trust yourself again, this one’s for you. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → What is Good Girl conditioning → How to stop people pleasing → Why do I seek approval → How to feel safe being yourself → How to build self worth Sponsored By:  → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/KELLY and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:22 - Maggie’s Mental Health Journey  → 00:03:53 - Defining The “Good Kid” → 00:05:33 - Birth Order  → 00:09:56 - Kelly The Chameleon  → 00:12:43 - Inherited Parenting Habits  → 00:16:47 - Understanding Shame → 00:20:46 - Curious Not Critical  → 00:24:01 - Checking In → 00:29:42 - Apologizing To Your Child  → 00:32:26 - Boundaries  → 00:34:35 - Check Your Expectations  → 00:36:16 - Stand By Them → 00:38:26 - Being Impressive  → 00:44:18 - Unconditional Love  → 00:48:51 - Building Trust  → 00:54:04 - Intuitive Children  → 00:57:50 - The Heart Smile Board   → 01:02:58 - Fight, Flight, Fawn, Freeze  → 01:07:47 - Healing “Good Kids” → 01:13:53 - Parenting Styles  → 01:17:15 - Self-Talk  → 01:19:49 - Best Parenting Moment  → 01:24:55 - Phones + Social Media  Show Links: → Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn’t Exist | Joe Hudson Check Out: → Instagram: @maggiewithperspectacles → TikTok: @maggiewithperspectacles → New Book: Good Kids (available now) Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 meal ideas from breakfast to dinner. I also share my personal routine for breastfeeding, supplement timing, and how I’ve integrated these habits into my daily life. Plus, we touch on the realities of nausea, plant-based diets, mental health, and balancing science with everyday life. If you’re pregnant, planning to be, or just curious about how nutrition shapes early development, this episode is packed with actionable insights. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How do omega 3s help? → What’s choline’s role? → Best protein sources pregnancy? → How to manage nausea? → Plant-based pregnancy safe? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code BEWELL for up to 20% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here at the Be Well by Kelly podcast. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:15 - Blood sugar / glucose → 00:06:15 - Miscarriage → 00:11:46 - Blood sugar hacks → 00:18:29 - Hunger & protein → 00:20:34 - Sugar rationing → 00:24:40 - Pregnancy snacks → 00:25:46 - Choline & organ meats → 00:30:27 - Food conversations → 00:32:02 - Omega-3s → 00:34:58 - Heavy metals → 00:38:48 - Pregnancy meal prep → 00:41:26 - First trimester & supplements → 00:45:26 - Breastfeeding → 00:47:47 - Nutrition for breastfeeding → 00:50:03 - Nutrition & mental health → 00:55:15 - Plant-based diets Further Listening:  → Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy | Lily Nichols & Lisa Hendrickson-Jack  Check Out Jessie: → 9 Months That Count Forever (Book) → Website → Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 rules. We talk about movement, social media, high sugar foods, and the small daily choices that shape how children experience their bodies. Whether you’re navigating mealtimes, worried about eating habits, or just want practical ways to support your child’s well-being, this conversation is full of insights you can actually use. We also touch on early intervention, balancing nutrition with life’s realities, and why rest, self-compassion, and awareness can make all the difference. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How do I spot teen eating disorders? → Picky eating vs ARFID → What causes eating disorders in teens? → How should parents talk about food? → When should I worry about eating? Sponsored By:  → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code BEWELL for up to 20% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here at the Be Well by Kelly podcast. → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/KELLY and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:04 - What are eating disorders → 00:04:32 - Eating disorders in boys → 00:06:22 - Why cases are rising → 00:09:40 - Dieting vs disordered eating → 00:12:59 - Early warning signs → 00:19:58 - Talking to your child → 00:24:10 - Eating disorder education → 00:29:28 - Personal backstory → 00:33:22 - Balance + rabbit study → 00:40:25 - Control and emotional eating → 00:44:26 - Eating disorder recovery → 00:50:07 - Preventing relapse → 00:52:09 - Sugar + processed foods → 00:55:55 - Talking to kids about food → 00:59:33 - Food freedom philosophy → 01:01:56 - Parenting legacy → 01:04:06 - Parenting lessons learned Show Links: → How to Nourish Your Child Through an Eating Disorder (book) Check Out Dr. Lauren: → Freeing Children and Young Adults From Shame, Skills, and Stigma (book) → Website → Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 30-30-3 nutrition framework, why protein and fiber matter more than ever, how fermented foods support estrogen balance, and the 4-3-2-1 movement plan to build strength, resilience, and longevity. This conversation is about shifting from smaller to stronger, and taking control of what you can. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → What is perimenopause really like?→ How much protein do women need?→ Does fiber help balance hormones?→ Is intermittent fasting bad midlife?→ How to prevent menopause weight gain? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Shop Minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:36 - Writing Hormone Havoc → 00:05:51 - Favorite teachings → 00:06:52 - Early signs of perimenopause → 00:09:33 - Experiencing perimenopause → 00:14:00 - Trouble sleeping → 00:15:13 - Preparing for perimenopause → 00:18:21 - 30-30-3: Meal Prep → 00:21:45 - Midday snacks + probiotics → 00:28:14 - Protein + fiber → 00:31:52 - Breakfast recipes → 00:34:56 - Intermittent fasting → 00:38:55 - Estrogen + inflammation → 00:41:20 - Circadian rhythm + sun time → 00:47:58 - 4-3-2-1 Movement → 00:51:48 - Heat therapy → 00:53:35 - Infrared sauna → 00:55:18 - High intensity training Show Links: → 371: Perimenopause Explained: Sleep, Stress, + Hormone Shifts | Dr. Mariza Snyder Check Out Amy: → Website  → Instagram  → Hormone Havoc (Book) Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 through different seasons, including pregnancy and motherhood, and why strength, muscle, and metabolic health are now at the center of everything she teaches. If you want to feel stronger, simplify your meals, and build a healthier family culture without adding more stress to your plate, you are going to love this one. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How much protein do women need? → Is high protein good for moms?  → How do I eat more protein?  → How do I cut sugar for kids? → Easy high protein meals Sponsored By:  → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code BEWELL for up to 35% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here at the Be Well by Kelly podcast. → Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:10 - Starting Rachael’s Goodies → 00:05:47 - Evolving nutrition + movement   → 00:12:49 - Protein intake  → 00:15:33 - Men’s weight loss  → 00:17:32 - Women’s weight loss  → 00:19:41 - High protein breakfasts  → 00:23:44 - Tips for eating out  → 00:29:38 - Unpacking “cheat meals”  → 00:31:06 - Steam oven   → 00:34:52 - Favorite kitchen appliances  → 00:37:16 - Quick protein  → 00:40:46 - Introducing solids  → 00:44:47 - Variety + picky eaters  → 00:49:12 - Meal prep  → 00:54:13 - Cooking methods   → 00:57:42 - Family dinner  → 01:01:49 - Day In The Life  → 01:05:58 - Intention setting + screen time  → 01:10:37 - Teaching children movement Further Listening:  → 247. Rachael's Good Eats’ Nutrient-Rich Recipes & Whole Food Philosophy Check Out Rachael: → Instagram → Blog → The High-Protein Plate Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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, and why brain health is inseparable from metabolic health. Louisa explains how muscle acts as a metabolic sink for glucose, why resistance training and high intensity intervals stimulate BDNF, and how sleep drives the glymphatic system to clear amyloid from the brain. If you want practical tools to assess your personal risk, understand your labs, and build a proactive prevention plan decades before symptoms appear, this conversation is for you. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → What does APOE4 mean for Alzheimer’s risk? → Can exercise prevent cognitive decline? → Do blood tests detect early Alzheimer’s? → How does perimenopause affect brain health? → Does hormone therapy reduce dementia risk? Sponsored By:  → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/KELLY and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Cozy Earth |  Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code BEWELL for up to 20% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here at the Be Well by Kelly podcast.  → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:27 - Mission to end Alzheimer's  → 00:03:28 - Women’s rate of Alzheimer's  → 00:04:11 - Alzheimer’s overview  → 00:07:44 - Education level & health  → 00:09:57 - Anatomy  → 00:14:16 - Neuroplasticity & glucose  → 00:19:38 - Amyloid-beta → 00:26:41 - LDL Cholesterol → 00:28:36 - Preparing for menopause  → 00:31:30 - Blood testing recommendations  → 00:34:26 - Lifestyle interventions  → 00:39:05 - Nutrition & the MIND diet  → 00:42:19 - Zone 2 vs zone 5 training  → 00:44:36 - Lactic acid  → 00:47:58 - HRT is protective → 00:50:19 - When to test for HRT → 00:51:56 - Testosterone + brain health  → 00:53:40 - Cognitive reserve  → 00:57:12 - Hot flashes  → 00:58:13 - Quick fixes  → 01:00:01 - Brain surgery  → 01:05:38 - The brain code  Show Links: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership Further Listening: → How to Take Control of Your Health in a Toxic Food Landscape | Max Lugavere  Check Out Louisa:  → Instagram  → The Brain Code Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 healthspan without falling into burnout or extreme biohacks. We also cover the cultural pressure to hustle nonstop, why slowing down is not a weakness, and how connection, family, and meaningful conversations can actually support your biology. She breaks down the fascinating truth about how we inherit mitochondria, how lifestyle choices influence cellular health, and why it is never too late to start building stronger, more resilient energy from the inside out. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What are mitochondria? → How to boost energy? → Does sleep affect health? → Best habits for longevity? → Are mitochondria inherited? Sponsored By: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/KELLY and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:57 - What are mitochondria? → 00:02:48 - Mitochondria in each cell → 00:03:46 - Krebs cycle, ATP + metabolism → 00:06:24 - Cellular energy production → 00:08:22 - Nutrition for energy → 00:14:08 - Healthy vs refined carbs → 00:17:05 - Sugar + metabolic health → 00:19:12 - Fad diets explained → 00:23:45 - Lifestyle changes for longevity → 00:30:33 - Stress + mitochondrial health → 00:35:59 - Mitophagy + autophagy benefits → 00:40:46 - Glymphatic brain detox → 00:43:09 - Exercise + movement science → 00:49:10 - Mitochondrial peptides → 00:55:16 - MOTS-C peptide benefits → 00:56:35 - Chronic disease + mitochondria → 01:02:38 - Reactive oxygen species → 01:07:36 - Family, connection + health → 01:12:07 - Fertility + energy health → 01:15:01 - Building healthy mitochondria Further Listening: → The Key to Longevity: Exploring Mitochondrial Uncoupling with Dr. Steven Gundry Check Out Daria: → Stanford | https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/daria-mochly-rosen → Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/daria-mochly-rosen-9733bb198 → Book | https://www.amazon.com/Life-Machines-Taking-Mitochondria-Transform/dp/1668057980 Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 Dr. Mariza about sleep struggles, hormone shifts, and practical ways to feel more grounded and energized every day. Plus, I share my go-to rituals: red light masks, acupressure mats, cozy teas, and sacred “me time, ”that keep me sane while juggling work, kids, and life. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What is perimenopause? → What is the best way to track your cycle? → When to get on HRT? → Is birth control good for you? → Lifestyle changes for menopause Sponsored By: → Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY → Pioneer Pastures | Go to https://pioneerpastures.com/1-year for a BOGO one year anniversary sale for a limited time. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:18 - Defining perimenopause → 00:04:17 - Early periods, early menopause → 00:08:02 - Progesterone supplementation → 00:09:51 - Period tracking → 00:14:35 - The four phases → 00:17:19 - Tracking perimenopause → 00:20:26 - Cycle changes → 00:26:17 - Perimenopause & mitochondrial health → 00:30:36 - Stabilizing hormones → 00:32:58 - Bioidentical hormones & HRT → 00:35:21 - Lifestyle change & HRT → 00:42:50 - Self care time → 00:45:43 - Health non-negotiables → 00:48:36 - Sunlight & outdoor time → 00:50:09 - Common misdiagnosis → 00:53:53 - Perimenopause no-nos Further Listening: → How to Support Brain + Bone Health During Menopause | Dr. Mindy Pelz Check Out Dr. Mariza: → https://drmariza.com/ → Instagram → Podcast → The Perimenopause Revolution → Women’s Health Books by Dr. Mariza Snyder Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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. It’s not about perfection or overcomplicating your routine, it’s about understanding what makes water truly work for your body. Whether you’re curious about sparkling water, looking for healthier everyday choices, or just want a cleaner, better-tasting sip, this conversation gives you practical insights and fresh perspective. You’ll walk away thinking differently about what’s in your glass and how small changes can make a real impact on daily life. → Check Out Loonen: http://www.loonen.com/kelly → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What is the best water for hydration? → Why does water taste different in different places? → How much carbonation should sparkling water have? → Can sparkling water replace soda in your diet? → How do I choose high-quality drinking water? Sponsored By: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Timeline | Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 30% off your first month of Mitopure Gummies at https://timeline.com/bewell30 → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:09 - Researching water → 00:05:01 - Water sourcing & glass bottles → 00:07:35 - Dangers of plastic bottles → 00:14:56 - United States water regulation → 00:20:56 - Water production → 00:24:15 - Toxic load → 00:32:18 - Water worries → 00:37:43 - Naming Loonen → 00:39:21 - Loonen packaging → 00:41:20 - Brand strategy → 00:43:27 - Water tasting → 00:46:43 - Minerals your water needs → 00:48:27 - Sobriety → 00:52:01 - Alluminun can downfalls → 00:54:40 - Consumer research Further Links: → 346: How to Protect Your Family from Everyday Toxins | Lindsay Dahl Check Out Clara: → IG: @sieg → IG: @loonenwater → Check Out Loonen: http://www.loonen.com/kelly Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook

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 through burnout to the confusing, often incomplete information women are given about their cycles, this episode is not about quick fixes or fear based timelines, it is about clarity, agency, and asking better questions. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What affects fertility besides age? → How lifestyle impacts female fertility? → What doctors do not explain about fertility → Can inflammation affect fertility? → How to support fertility naturally? Sponsored By: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Timeline | Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 30% off your first month of Mitopure Gummies at https://timeline.com/bewell30 → Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY → Minnow | Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:25 - Fertility is more than luck → 00:04:21 - The body & inflammation → 00:08:48 - Fertility nonnegotiables → 00:16:16 - Sleep health → 00:18:06 - Movement & insulin resistance → 00:22:54 - Muscle mass & pregnancy → 00:24:33 - Chronic stress → 00:30:05 - Stress & blood sugar → 00:34:50 - Building resilience → 00:38:56 - Mom guilt → 00:41:08 - Nutrition & gut microbiome → 00:46:20 - Protein intake & red meat → 00:50:20 - Fish & a balanced diet → 00:52:19 - Detoxing your life → 00:53:51 - Cycle literacy & period tracking → 00:58:06 - Period tracking methods → 01:00:36 - Irregular periods & low AMH → 01:08:47 - Blood markers & labs Further Listening: → Boost Your Egg Quality Before Conception Check Out Dr. Natalie: → Fertility Formula (Book) → Website → YouTube → Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 relationships, emotional awareness, parenting, and overall well-being. From emotional intelligence with Joe Hudson, women’s health and fitness with Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, redefining success with Sahil Bloom, to brain health and ADHD insights with Dr. Steven Storage, this episode is packed with actionable tips and thought-provoking ideas. Whether you want to boost mental health, performance, or personal growth, these highlights are a must-listen. →Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How to improve emotional awareness? → Benefits of creatine for women? → How to redefine success? → Tips for brain health and ADHD? → How to boost mental health and performance? Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:12 - Joe Hudson: Age Appropriate Parenting → 00:06:16 - Repressing emotions → 00:11:44 - Connection & self worth → 00:15:05 - Parenting obligations → 00:18:27 - Anxiety hack → 00:24:21 - What are you afraid to feel? → 00:27:29 - Abbie Smith: Creatine and women → 00:29:46 - Creatine side effects → 00:32:17 - Loading dose → 00:36:06 - Brain health: sleep, & mood → 00:41:06 - Why supplement creatine → 00:43:34 - When and how to take creatine → 00:46:37 - Pregnancy and athleticism → 00:48:31 - Mental health & creatine → 00:52:37 - Sourcing creatine → 00:56:16 - Sahil Bloom: Honoring your time → 01:01:58 - NOBODY CARES → 01:05:22 - Life not numbers → 01:07:19 - Absolute yes and no → 01:08:47 - Creating energy → 01:12:29 - Work-life balance → 01:15:57 - Marriage & “The One” → 01:17:48 - Dr. Steven Storage: SPECT Scans → 01:22:51 - ADHD Frontal Lobes → 01:27:08 - Undiagnosed ADHD → 01:31:51 - Nutrition & ADHD → 01:36:19 - Physical activity → 01:39:12 - Sleep hygiene → 01:43:07 - Caffeine, conflict, and impulse control Further Listening → Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn’t Exist | Joe Hudson → The Truth About Creatine for Women: Strength, Hormones, + Brain Health | Abbie Smith → Create Financial Freedom + A Purpose-Driven Life With This 5-Part Wealth Strategy | Sahil Bloom → ADHD in Kids Explained + How The SPECT Brain Scan Guides Care | Dr. Steven Storage Check Out Joe Hudson: → Learn more + complimentary transformation guide → Art of Accomplishment Podcast (Spotify / YouTube) → X (Twitter) Check Out Abbie: → IG: @asmithryan → Website Check Out Sahil: → Instagram → The 5 Types Of Wealth (Book) Check Out Dr. Steven: → Website → Instagram: @drstevenstorage ; @amen_clinics → YouTube Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 also talk about some of the themes that have been coming up in my community around protein, digestion, energy, and hair and hormone health, and I share personal insights from my own wellness journey that I hope will help you feel more confident and supported in yours. Tune in to hear your questions, get practical takeaways you can use at home, and join me for another honest check in on what’s working for me in this season. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How much creatine should I take? → What do I take for hair loss? → Which supplements support strength and recovery? → How should I structure my morning routine? → What helps with digestion and bloating? Show Links: → Be Well Grass-Fed Beef Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 → FOND Bone Broth | Code: BEWELL for 10% off someone's one-time order → Force of Nature Organ Meats | Code Kelly15 for 15% off 1st order 1x use per customer (online only) → Higher Dose Red Light Hat | Use code Code: KELLY20 for 20% off → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit http://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. → Maui Nui | Get yours at https://mauinuivenison.com/kelly Further Listening → Carbs, Creatine, and Muscle, How I Support Body Composition | Solo Q+A → The Truth About Creatine for Women: Strength, Hormones, + Brain Health | Abbie Smith Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:59 - Collagen supplementation → 00:03:28 - Creatine → 00:05:58 - Hair loss supplementation → 00:10:31 - Postpartum routine → 00:14:31 - Bloating after meals → 00:17:05 - Portion control → 00:22:54 - Staying full Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook

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 without blood sugar crashes. I break down how I think about carbohydrates for different activity levels, why lifting heavy changes your nutrition needs, and how I personally cycle starches to support muscle, energy, and long term metabolic health. I also share what movement looks like in this season of life, how I fit workouts into a full schedule, and why consistency beats perfection every time. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What should I eat to support heavy weight lifting? → Do carbs help build muscle and improve workouts? → What is the best morning routine for body composition? → Which supplements support muscle, energy, and recovery? → How do I fuel workouts without blood sugar crashes? Sponsored By: → WeNatal | You can use my link, https://wenatal.com/kelly, with any subscription order, to get a free one month supply of WeNatal’s Omega DHA+ Fish Oil valued at $35 dollars. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:59 - Fueling Your Workout → 00:04:09 - Macros, Micros, & Sugar Load → 00:07:53 - Scheduling Your Workout → 00:11:24 - Carb Cycling → 00:15:01 - Morning Supplement Routine → 00:22:47 - Essential Amino Acids → 00:29:12 - Magnesium Types & GI Side Effects → 00:32:55 - Occasional Supplementation Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook

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, overstimulated, or suddenly done with people pleasing when estrogen drops. Dr. Pelz explains what’s happening in the brain, why that shift can feel uncomfortable at first, and how it often signals clarity, stronger boundaries, and a deeper sense of self. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How can women boost energy during menopause? → What’s the best exercise for postmenopausal health? → How do sleep and light affect menopause symptoms? → Can intermittent fasting help during menopause? → How do lifestyle changes replace lost estrogen? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit http://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. → Kosterina | Use code KELLY for 15% OFF your first order at kosterina.com/bewell Not sure where to start? Shop all my Kosterina favorites at https://kosterina.com/bewell → Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at https://HiyaHealth.com/Kelly and give your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy, happy adults. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:27 - Evolutionary Insights for Midlife → 00:10:27 - The Grandmother Hypothesis → 00:17:59 - Divorce & Empty Nesting → 00:23:12 - Rebuilding Relationships → 00:27:12 - Estrogen & People Pleasing → 00:33:51 - Learning to Prioritize Yourself → 00:38:24 - Reading Your Blood Work → 00:42:05 - Keto & Intermittent Fasting → 00:46:11 - Nutrition in Menopause → 00:50:43 - 5:1:1 Fasting Explained → 00:52:30 - Menopause-Friendly Workouts → 00:58:28 - Finding Joy in Movement → 01:03:28 - Sleep & Nighttime Habits → 01:09:02 - Blue Light & Evening Rituals → 01:14:39 - Owning Your Menopause Journey Check Out Dr. Mindy Pelz: → Age Like a Girl (Book) → Website  → Instagram → YouTube  Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook

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 Free Play Fridays, friendship clubs, and simple everyday strategies to build competence, confidence, and that all-important internal locus of control. Lenore shares real stories, expert insights, and practical tips that you can start using today to help your children become capable, confident, and joyful…all while easing your own parental stress. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How can giving kids independence reduce childhood anxiety? → What is the Let Grow approach to free-range parenting? → How do Free Play Fridays and friendship clubs help kids thrive? → Why is the internal locus of control so important for children? → How can parents build confidence without hovering or over-scheduling? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → AG1 | Head to https://drinkag1.com/bewell to get a FREE Welcome Kit with the flavor of your choice that includes a 30 day supply of AGZ and a FREE frother. → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit http://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. → Maui Nui | The Reserve Holiday Roast is available now through Maui Nui Venison. Get yours at https://mauinuivenison.com/kelly → Kosterina | Use code KELLY for 15% OFF your first order at kosterina.com/bewell Not sure where to start? Shop all my Kosterina favorites at https://kosterina.com/bewell Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:05:40 - Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride The Train Alone → 00:10:52 - Helicopter Parenting Fears → 00:18:52 - Stop “Worst Case” Thinking → 00:24:51 - Community & Social Norms → 00:35:18 - What 5-Year-Olds Can Do → 00:40:21 - Social Media & Parenting → 00:45:07 - Let Grow Parenting Tips → 00:48:56 - Parenting Today → 00:52:19 - Yale Museum Study → 00:55:21 - Kids & Anxiety → 01:02:01 - Joy of Independence Check Out: → Let Grow Kids  → https://www.freerangekids.com/ → X ( Twitter) → Instagram → YouTube → Free Range Kids (Book) Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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 drain us, and simple ways to bring more ease, presence, and teamwork into your home. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by holiday magic making, this conversation will feel like a deep breath and a reset. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How can I reduce my holiday mental load? → What causes holiday stress for moms? → How do I set realistic holiday expectations? → What is the mental load during the holidays? → How can couples share holiday responsibilities? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → JASPR | JASPR is offering $400 off for their Black Friday Sale. Just go to https://jaspr.co/bewell and use my code BEWELL → Kosterina | Use code KELLY for 15% OFF your first order at kosterina.com/bewell Not sure where to start? Shop all my Kosterina favorites at https://kosterina.com/bewell → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:01:31 - “Let’s actually enjoy the holidays” → 00:06:55 - Ditching unrealistic goals → 00:09:36 - Making memories that matter → 00:12:47 - Breaking down the mental load → 00:21:16 - When communication fails → 00:27:02 - Navigating holiday conflict → 00:29:48 - How to offload the mental load → 00:32:09 - Intention vs impact: getting it right → 00:35:24 - Sibling rivalry or teamwork? → 00:39:33 - Big picture self care for parents → 00:42:24 - Managing mom guilt → 00:45:55 - Asking for support without stress Check Out Dr. Morgan:  → Instagram  → Website  → Books  → Course  Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook

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 family functions. Whether you’re struggling with boundaries, trust, or just keeping your sanity, this conversation is full of insights you’ll wish you knew sooner. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How can parents set healthy screen limits? → What builds independence in kids? → How do boundaries affect children’s mental health? → Why is limiting sugar crucial for children? → How can parents handle school anxiety? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → AG1 | Head to https://drinkag1.com/bewell to get a FREE Welcome Kit with the flavor of your choice that includes a 30 day supply of AGZ and a FREE frother. → Function | Learn more and join using my link. Function is the new essential health check, and my first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly or use gift code BEWELL100 at sign up to own your health. → JASPR | JASPR is offering $400 off for their Black Friday Sale. Just go to https://jaspr.co/bewell and use my code BEWELL → Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at https://vuori.com/kelly → Kosterina | Use code KELLY for 15% OFF your first order at kosterina.com/bewell Not sure where to start? Shop all my Kosterina favorites at https://kosterina.com/bewell Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:37 - Middle School Mental Health → 00:07:32 - Building Independence → 00:10:18 - Development Milestones → 00:18:06 - Teen Driving Tips → 00:22:24 - Cultivating Teen Trust → 00:25:01 - Holding Kids’ Boundaries → 00:31:48 - College Prep & Wellness → 00:35:16 - Generational Trauma Effects → 00:38:16 - Independence & Sacrifice → 00:43:20 - Screen Time Limits → 00:46:21 - The Three Health Pillars → 00:53:46 - Sugar in Schools → 00:55:50 - Treating Childhood Anxiety → 00:59:07 - School Anxiety Support → 01:05:39 - Strict Parenting Wins → 01:09:34 - Parenting Mindset Shifts Check Out: → Website → Free To Fly (Book) → Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook

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 life. We get into how our hormones influence the brain, what really happens when birth control enters the picture, and why mood, cravings, energy, and even relationships can shift across the month. We also touch on practical ways to eat, train, and live in sync with your cycle, plus simple changes that can make everything from PMS to performance feel more manageable. It is a conversation that blends science with everyday life in a way that feels grounding and empowering.  → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed:  → How do hormones influence mood throughout the cycle? → What are the real effects of hormonal birth control? → How can women train and eat in sync with their cycle? → What helps reduce PMS and monthly cravings? → How do hormones impact relationships and intimacy? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → AG1 | Head to https://drinkag1.com/bewell to get a FREE Welcome Kit with the flavor of your choice that includes a 30 day supply of AGZ and a FREE frother. → Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at https://HiyaHealth.com/Kelly and give your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy, happy adults. → WeNatal | You can use my link, https://wenatal.com/kelly, with any subscription order, to get a free one month supply of WeNatal’s Omega DHA+ Fish Oil valued at 35 dollars. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:03:43 - Hormones explained → 00:08:35 - Signs of high estrogen → 00:13:23 - Sex drive and ovulation basics → 00:20:02 - Birth control and hormone effects → 00:24:54 - Progesterone support → 00:28:09 - Hormone education tips → 00:32:30 - Building hormonal resilience → 00:38:06 - Luteal phase and sensitivity → 00:42:28 - Why ovulation fails → 00:45:47 - Fertility tips and stress relief → 00:50:47 - Cycling with the moon → 00:55:27 - Sleep and hormone balance → 00:58:39 - Nutrition for your cycle → 01:05:27 - Menstruation education → 01:08:54 - Training with your cycle → 01:12:12 - Vagal nerve support Further Listening:  → 38. Your Brain on Birth Control - with Dr. Sarah Hill Check Out Sarah:  → IG: @sarahhillphd → Website → Books: THE PERIOD BRAIN → THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON BIRTH CONTROL  Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook

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. We cover his journey from sports to building industry-leading brands, his mission to improve metabolic health through better-for-you dairy, and how he’s making clean, accessible nutrition a reality for families everywhere. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → What are the benefits of A2 milk? → How does A2 milk affect digestion? → Can A2 dairy reduce sugar impact in kids? → Why choose Pioneer Pastures over other dairy? → How much protein do adults really need? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → AG1 | Head to https://drinkag1.com/bewell to get a FREE Welcome Kit with the flavor of your choice that includes a 30 day supply of AGZ and a FREE frother. → Function | Learn more and join using my link. Function is the new essential health check, and my first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly or use gift code BEWELL100 at sign up to own your health. → Maui Nui | You can get your Always Summer Sausage by going to https://mauinuivenison.com/kelly. → WeNatal | You can use my link, https://wenatal.com/kelly, with any subscription order, to get a free one month supply of WeNatal’s Omega DHA+ Fish Oil valued at 35 dollars. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:09 - Jeff’s story → 00:07:52 - Chocolate milk & kids’ health → 00:10:44 - Sourcing clean chocolate milk → 00:20:59 - Protein shakes → 00:24:05 - Pioneer Pastures future → 00:28:55 - Dairy allergies → 00:33:03 - Protein goals → 00:39:03 - Family meals → 00:42:48 - Eating out healthy → 00:46:01 - School lunches → 00:48:10 - Supporting Pioneer Pastures → 00:51:11 - Body recomposition → 00:54:41 - Workout recovery → 00:55:14 - Product shelf life → 00:57:46 - Bone health & osteopenia Check Out Pioneer Pastures: → IG: @pioneerpastures → Website: pioneerpastures.com Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bill Rawls, Co-Founder and Medical Director of Vital Plan, to talk about the root causes of chronic illness and the power of herbal medicine. After facing his own battle with chronic Lyme disease, Dr. Rawls discovered how modern herbology and cellular wellness can help the body heal from the inside out. We discuss his journey from traditional medicine to holistic healing and how restoring cellular health can transform your energy, immunity, and longevity. Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How can herbal medicine help prevent chronic illness? → What is cellular wellness and why does it matter? → Which herbs support detox and immune health? → What is the RESTORE180 herbal protocol from Vital Plan? → How can root cause medicine improve long-term health? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → AG1 | Head to https://drinkag1.com/bewell to get a FREE Welcome Kit with the flavor of your choice that includes a 30 day supply of AGZ and a FREE frother. → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:01:52 - Doctor sleep loss → 00:08:40 - Chronic illness basics → 00:13:52 - Root cause healing → 00:20:30 - Everyday toxins → 00:21:47 - Heavy metals → 00:28:11 - Best sleep times → 00:33:11 - Cellular stress → 00:34:33 - Lyme disease → 00:37:23 - Bacterial infections → 00:44:18 - Microbes & treatment → 00:53:47 - Minimalist wellness → 00:58:16 - Herbs vs drugs → 01:04:19 - Herb protocols → 01:09:36 - Sourcing herbs → 01:16:37 - Blends vs singles → 01:22:34 - Staying present Check Out Dr. Bill:  → IG: @rawlsmd; @vitalplan → Book: The Cellular Solution & Unlocking Lyme → Website: www.vitalplan.com; https://rawlsmd.com/resources/  Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook