Be Well by Kelly Leveque

• 358: The Truth About Creatine for Women: Strength, Hormones, + Brain Health | Abbie Smith

  In this episode, Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, a leading researcher in exercise science and women’s health, breaks down the science behind creatine and its many benefits for women. From reducing inflammation and improving recovery to boosting brain health, mood, and sleep, Dr. Smith-Ryan shares the latest research and practical advice on how women can safely and effectively use creatine. She also addresses common myths and side effects, the best dosing strategies, and how creatine can support everything from menstrual health to perimenopause.→ Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What are the benefits of creatine for women?→ Does creatine help with perimenopause and hormones?→ How does creatine support brain health and mood?→ Can women build muscle and bone mass with creatine?→ Is creatine safe for postpartum recovery?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.→ Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at https://vuori.com/kellyTimestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction→ 00:02:48 - Creatine for inflammation & recovery→ 00:07:05 - Other uses of creatine→ 00:12:59 - Creatine & menstruation→ 00:16:46 - PCOS & irregular cycles→ 00:17:44 - Creatine side effects→ 00:20:55 - Dosing & loading phase→ 00:26:13 - Perimenopause study insights → 00:33:11 - Brain health, mood & sleep→ 00:36:09 - Cognition & hormones→ 00:38:27 - When & how to take creatine→ 00:41:10 - Combating the afternoon crash→ 00:44:15 - Body composition explained→ 00:46:21 - Best workout times→ 00:48:49 - Fasted exercise pros & cons→ 00:52:14 - Improving bone & muscle mass→ 00:56:49 - Heavy lifting & proper form→ 00:58:04 - Surgery & injury considerations→ 00:59:07 - Lifelong athletic training→ 01:02:40 - Postpartum recovery tips→ 01:06:11 - Blood sugar balance→ 01:09:10 - Water weight & puffiness→ 01:10:54 - Types of creatineCheck Out Abbie:→ IG: @asmithryan→ WebsiteCheck Out Kelly:→ Instagram→ YouTube→ Facebook

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• 357: Tongue Ties & Sleep Issues Every Parent Should Know | Dr. Tracy Tran

  In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tracy Tran, a Newport Beach-based dentist who combines clinical precision with a compassionate, family-centered approach. She’s built her private practice around helping children thrive through early diagnosis and treatment of tethered oral tissues (TOTs) and orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs), which can affect everything from feeding and speech to sleep and overall development.We talk about her journey into dentistry and motherhood, how she became passionate about airway health, and why collaboration between dentists, pediatricians, and specialists is key to helping kids reach their full potential. Dr. Tran breaks down what parents should know about tongue ties, mouth breathing, and early intervention, plus how oral health connects to a child’s whole-body wellness.→ Leave Us A Voice Message!Topics Discussed:→ What are tethered oral tissues?→ How do tongue ties affect kids?→ When should tongue ties be treated?→ What is airway health in children?→ How to make dental visits positive?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. → 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.→ Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/kelly to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction→ 00:02:40 - Airway Health Explained→ 00:09:19 - Kids’ Sleep Issues→ 00:14:32 - Healthy Face Development→ 00:17:48 - Orthodontic Limits→ 00:23:25 - Airway Expansion Techniques→ 00:30:18 - Types of Dental Expanders→ 00:35:27 - Treating Children’s Oral Health→ 00:38:25 - Mouth Breathing Symptoms→ 00:45:08 - Adult Airway Health→ 00:47:49 - Measuring the Mouth→ 00:54:09 - Breastfeeding & Latch Support→ 01:00:20 - Moms Balancing Work & Kids→ 01:03:04 - Steps Before Expansion→ 01:05:52 - Common Oral Health Problems→ 01:08:24 - Tonsil & Adenoid Removal→ 01:13:19 - Children’s Overall HealthCheck Out Dr. Tracy Tran:→ IG: @drtracytran→ Website: https://www.drtracytran.com/ Check Out Kelly:→ Instagram→ YouTube→ Facebook

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• 356: The Science of Getting Pregnant: What Every Woman Should Know | Sasha Hakman

  On this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sasha Hakman, a double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist at HRC Fertility in Beverly Hills. Dr. Hakman is one of the few specialists in the world offering needle-free IVF, and she brings both expertise and empathy to the conversation around fertility, conception, and women’s health.We cover the science and lifestyle factors that impact fertility, including nutrition, exercise, hormone balance, and stress. Dr. Hakman breaks down common myths about fertility, explains what genetic testing can reveal, and shares practical ways to optimize your natural fertility before turning to assisted reproductive technologies. She also gives insight into how metabolic and genetic aging influence egg quality and pregnancy outcomes, and what every couple should know when trying to conceive.→ Leave Us A Voice Message!Topics Discussed: → How can I naturally improve my fertility?→ What are the red flags for infertility?→ Does stress affect your ability to conceive?→ What is needle-free IVF and how does it work?→ How does age impact egg quality and conception?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 | Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/BEWELL100 or use gift code BEWELL100 at sign-up to own your health.→ Maui Nui | Right now, Maui Nui is offering a free 12-pack of their jerky sticks with your first order of $79 or more. Just go to https://mauinuivenison.com/lp/kelly to grab yours. →WeNatal | You can use my link, https://wenatal.com/pages/kelly?sscid=21k9_px3cc&, 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 → 00:04:38 - Becoming A Reproductive Specialist → 00:06:01 - Subspecialty board exams → 00:07:57 - Reproductive endocrinology → 00:09:55 - Know your medical history → 00:12:58 - Genetic testing → 00:14:15 - Fertility Red flags → 00:17:09 - the pituitary gland → 00:21:24 - Hormone dysregulation → 00:27:22 - Every motherhood journey is different → 00:34:51 - DNA fragmentation → 00:38:41 - insemination options → 00:43:40 - Metabolic vs genetic aging → 00:47:34 - Chromosomes & pregnancy loss → 00:49:09 - The IVF process → 00:54:37 - IVF & exercise → 00:59:12 - Egg retrieval & embryo creation → 01:05:05 - Needle free IVF → 01:07:11 - Wellness & lifestyle advice Check Out → IG: @SashaHakmanMD→ WebsiteCheck Out Kelly:→ Instagram→

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• 355: The Secret to Raising Resilient, Emotionally Healthy Children | Dr. Billy Garvey

  In this episode I sit down with Dr. Billy Garvey, a developmental pediatrician with over 20 years of experience helping children and families navigate growth, resilience, and mental health. Dr. Garvey is also the author of Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health, Australia’s #1 parenting book, where he breaks down the complexities of child development in a way that every parent can apply in daily life.We explore the influence of film and pop culture on kids, the difference between time out and time in parenting, and how childhood trauma impacts both behavior and long-term health. Dr. Garvey shares practical tools for navigating tough parenting moments, supporting anxious or “angry” children, and teaching kids emotional regulation, morals, and manners. → Leave Us A Voice Message!Topics Discussed:→ What is the best way to support an anxious child?→ How does childhood trauma affect mental health?→ What is the difference between time out and time in?→ How can parents teach kids emotional regulation?→ What does toxic masculinity look like in children?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 | 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→ 00:03:06 - Emotional impact of movies → 00:08:51 - Time out vs time in parenting→ 00:10:45 - Authoritarian parenting styles→ 00:16:26 - Dr. Garvey’s childhood→ 00:21:29 - Developmental pediatrics→ 00:26:34 - Handling tough parenting moments→ 00:31:05 - Helping kids feel safe, loved, celebrated→ 00:34:14 - Men’s mental health, anxiety, & crying→ 00:36:05 - Suicide, self harm + mental health → 00:41:38 - Strategies to support your kids → 00:47:14 - How to create a safe space→ 00:54:57 - The problem with toxic gratitude→ 00:58:13 - Paths to self healing→ 01:01:09 - Addressing toxic masculinity→ 01:05:13 - Modeling healthy intimacy→ 01:11:05 - Guiding autonomy in children→ 01:14:35 - Teaching kids emotional regulation→ 01:25:16 - Teaching morals & manners→ 01:27:30 - Supporting anxious or “angry” childrenCheck Out Billy:→ IG: @drbillygarvey; @guidinggrowingminds; @popcultureparenting→ Book: Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Health→ Website: www.guideyourgrowingminds.com→ Podcast:

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• 354: From $250 to Primally Pure: Bethany McDaniel’s Skincare Journey | Bethany McDaniel

  In this episode, I sit down with Bethany McDaniel, the founder of Primally Pure and host of The Grounded Wellness Podcast. Bethany shares how her own struggles with acne led her to ditch harsh prescriptions and discover the power of simple, natural ingredients. What started with just $250 in supplies has now grown into a thriving skincare company rooted in purity, nature, and intentional living.We talk about the messy but rewarding journey of entrepreneurship, the realities of balancing business and motherhood, and the daily practices that keep her grounded. From her first product launch to navigating growth, from sun protection to circadian rhythms, Bethany opens up about the wisdom she’s learned along the way. → Leave Us A Voice Message!Topics Discussed:→ How can natural skincare transform your skin health?→ What does it take to launch a clean beauty business?→ How can entrepreneurs balance motherhood and company growth?→ Why are circadian rhythms and grounding important for wellness?→ What are Bethany McDaniel’s favorite biohacks for daily life?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→ 00:02:02 - Starting the entrepreneurial journey→ 00:05:57 - Growing up in the 80s and nutrition shifts→ 00:10:01 - Leaving your job and going all in→ 00:14:19 - Launching the first product→ 00:16:02 - Learning to run a company→ 00:20:39 - Kelly’s growth journey→ 00:23:22 - Motherhood and entrepreneurship→ 00:29:29 - Building trust and faith→ 00:34:30 - Knowing when to delegate→ 00:36:56 - Daily rituals and routines→ 00:44:02 - Family meals and nutrition planning→ 00:48:30 - Branding and marketing insights→ 00:54:17 - Sun protection and toxins→ 00:58:12 - Skin cancer and melanoma→ 01:01:48 - Circadian rhythm and grounding→ 01:03:17 - Top biohacks Bethany lovesCheck Out Bethany:→ IG: @bethanyjmcdaniel, → IG: @primallypure→ Website: primallypure.com→ Podcast: The Grounded Wellness PodcastCheck Out Kelly:→ Instagram→ Youtube→ Facebook

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