Be Well by Kelly Leveque

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 JourneyCheck 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/bewellTimestamps: → 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 IndependenceCheck Out:→ Let Grow Kids → https://www.freerangekids.com/→ X ( Twitter)→ Instagram→ YouTube→ Free Range Kids (Book)Check Out Kelly:→

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 stressCheck 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/bewellTimestamps: → 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 ShiftsCheck Out:→ Website→ Free To Fly (Book)→ InstagramCheck Out Kelly:→ Instagram→ YouTube→ Facebook