Be Well by Kelly Leveque

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.

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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

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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

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→ 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.

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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

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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