Be Well by Kelly Leveque

409: Chronic disease is becoming increasingly common among children, but how much of it can be prevented? Kelly McKenna, CEO of End Chronic Disease, shares how food, movement, stress, and everyday environments shape long-term health. We talk about ultra-processed foods, added sugar, screen time, and the importance of nutrition education and healthier habits at home and in schools. Kelly also shares what inspired her work and how we can create a healthier future for the next generation.

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Topics Discussed:

→ Childhood Chronic Disease

→ Ultra-Processed Foods

→ Added Sugar in Kids

→ Healthy School Habits

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:01:18 - Personal Health Journey

→ 00:04:37 - Childhood Chronic Disease

→ 00:06:18 - Cell Phones + School Policies

→ 00:07:42 - Nutrition Education + Recess

→ 00:08:48 - Healthy Habits at Home

→ 00:09:50 - Farm-to-School Programs

→ 00:14:44 - Teaching Kids About Food

→ 00:18:20 - Ultra-Processed Foods

→ 00:20:52 - Sugar as a Reward

→ 00:24:09 - Reducing Sugar in Kids' Diets

→ 00:28:52 - Reading Food Labels

→ 00:30:18 - Sugar + Youth Sports

→ 00:32:51 - Food as a Reward

→ 00:37:41 - Sugar's Impact on Kids

→ 00:40:19 - End Chronic Disease's Mission

→ 00:43:01 - Community Health Initiatives

→ 00:44:45 - School Policy Changes

→ 00:47:09 - Childhood Stress + Recess

→ 00:49:02 - Advice for Families

Further Listening:

→ How to Feed Kids for Better Energy, Mood & Focus | Karalynne Call

Check Out Kelly McKenna:

→ Instagram

→ Website

Check Out Kelly:

→ Instagram

→ Sweet Deal (Book)

→ Youtube

→ Facebook

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.

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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