Be Well by Kelly Leveque

Morgan Jackson is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who founded Prepared Beginnings because she is passionate about women and infant health, growth in motherhood, and seeing families thrive. I’m a month away from giving birth(!) and I don’t remember how to breastfeed, so I’ve been paying close attention to Morgan’s Instagram and all of the practical breastfeeding advice that she shares. Morgan’s also the mother of a beautiful boy and currently pregnant with baby number two, and I’m so excited to not just have this conversation but be going through this process alongside Morgan!

You will learn about...

• Breastfeeding isn’t as intuitive as a lot of people think
• It’s okay to ask for support!
• How to get ready for breastfeeding while you’re pregnant
• What all potential parents should know about the physiological benefits of breastfeeding for the parent
• How breastfeeding helps reduce your chances to get cancer and other diseases
• Local breastfeeding support: La Leche League International
• What to expect in the first few days after giving birth
• The different breastfeeding holds
• Oral anomalies like tongue ties
• What you need to know about pumping
• What to expect from a newborn’s poop
• How do you know if your baby is getting enough milk?
• Newborn weight fluctuation
• Breastfeeding red flags
• Storing breast milk
• Paced bottle feeding
• The best bottles available

Resources:

• Prepared Beginnings
• Instagram: @preparedbeginningslactation
• Find breastfeeding support at La Leche League International
• Read: “The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding”

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com
• Instagram: @bewellbykelly
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, psychiatrist, teacher, and twelve-time New York Times bestselling author. Dr. Amen runs the Amen Clinics, and he’s widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on applying brain imaging science to clinical psychiatric practice. He recently published a new book, “The End of Mental Illness,” and I had the pleasure of listening to Dr. Amen speak at a wellness conference in 2012. I was absolutely blown away by his practice, his diagnostic capabilities, and the positive lifestyle changes that can produce incredibly positive results in our brain health — and I think you will be too!

You will learn about...

• (03:25) Dr. Amen’s background and how he uses brain imaging
• (06:55) Ways of eating that are detrimental or healing to your brain
• (11:36) How brain imaging works with mental health
• (14:50) Building a healthy brain
• (18:49) A day in the life of Dr. Amen
• (25:48) Dealing with depression or anxiety
• (33:31) Finding your meaning or purpose
• (34:52) How hormones play a role in your mental health
• (43:03) The role of dopamine and addiction on the brain

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Resources:

• amenclinics.com
• brainmd.com
• brainwarriorswaypodcast.com
• Read: “The End of Mental Illness”

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com
• Instagram: @bewellbykelly
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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I am fascinated by how food and our diet affects our mood. Dr. Uma Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based nutritional psychiatry service in the United States. She’s the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy. While serving on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, she was considered Harvard’s food-mood expert and has been featured in The Wallstreet Journal—in other words, she’s curious about which foods impact our moods and how. In her new book, “This Is Your Brain On Food,” she explores the fascinating science behind the food-mood link and offers actionable nutrition recommendations and recipes to optimize your mental health.

You will learn about...

• (02:29) Getting interested in pairing psychiatry and nutrition
• (09:16) The link between physical and mental symptoms
• (16:08) The role of flavor in satisfaction and mood
• (23:00) How gut health influences mood and mental state
• (28:50) The science behind chocolate and controversial foods
• (34:16) How carbohydrates affect your mood

Resources:

• Learn more: umanaidoomd.com
• Read: “This Is Your Brain On Food”
• Instagram: @drumanaidoo
• Facebook: facebook.com/NBGLifestyle

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com
• Instagram: @bewellbykelly
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

Mentioned in this episode:

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Today’s guests are two friends and people I have looked up to for a long time, Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf. Diana Rodgers is a registered dietitian with a clinical practice helping people recover their health through real food. Her blog, Sustainable Dish, started as a healthy, locally-sourced recipe site, but has grown into a much deeper dive into food systems. She has also spent the last 18 years living and working on an organic farm that grows vegetables and raises pasture-raised meat. She met Robb Wolf in 2011 after reading his book, “The Paleo Solution,” which has sold nearly a million copies. Robb trained as a research biochemist, and he discovered that the optimal human diet is one that most closely mimics our ancestral ways of eating before the invention of ultra-processed foods.

Both of them have dealt with severe digestive issues, have minds that question everything, and are always looking to find the truth behind commonly held beliefs. In addition to their firsthand production and deep backgrounds in science, they have read many books, interviewed experts, and attended a remarkable number of conferences around agriculture. Their new book and film “Sacred Cow” is going to debunk, using real science, the lies you’ve been told about red meat. I truly believe that our bodies — and the world — will be healthier because of them.

You will learn about...

• (04:01) Talking about the health risks and nutrition of red meat
• (13:39) The protein leverage hypothesis
• (16:37) Body composition or blood test changes after increasing protein intake
• (22:44) Lowering carb intake while breastfeeding
• (28:05) Debunking some of the myths causing guilt around red meat
• (45:33) The social justice benefits of meat
• (52:45) About Diana’s farm
• (56:52) Sourcing the right protein and feeling better about it
• (01:01:54) Eating like a nutrivore
• (01:06:14) The case against TMAO and MTOR

Resources:

• Learn more: sacredcow.info
• Read: “Sacred Cow”
• sustainabledish.com
• instagram.com/sustainabledish
• twitter.com/sustainabledish
• robbwolf.com
• join.thehealthyrebellion.com
• twitter.com/robbwolf
• instagram.com/dasrobbwolf
• Read: “The Paleo Solution”

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com
• Instagram: @bewellbykelly
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

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In this episode of Be Well by Kelly, Jeff Krasno, co-founder and CEO of Commune, shares his journey of personal transformation—losing 60 pounds, reversing diabetes, and reclaiming his health at 50 through his Good Stress wellness protocols. He discusses the power of mindfulness, setting boundaries, and cultivating connection while exploring his work in spirituality, wellness, and culture. Jeff also reflects on his role as a father and the lessons he’s learned about commitment, love, and resilience.

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Topics Discussed:

• The importance of saying “no” and limiting phone time
• How intentional stress can improve health and longevity
• Strengthening your psychological immune system
• Nonviolent communication and open dialogue
• Finding balance, purpose, and connection in daily life

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Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:37 - Jeff’s background
• 00:07:03 - Becoming a yogi
• 00:09:16 - The importance of saying “No”
• 00:14:45 - Limiting phone time and staying present
• 00:17:49 - Weight loss and reversing diabetes
• 00:24:34 - The “Aha!” moment
• 00:29:09 - Finding your why and balance
• 00:33:25 - Manufacturing good stress
• 00:41:16 - Open communication and connection
• 00:45:01 - Building your psychological immune system
• 00:53:08 - Nonviolent communication
• 00:58:07 - Healthy rebuttals
• 01:00:12 - Being a role model for your kids
• 01:05:23 - Falling in love
• 01:09:09 - Commitment and risk

Check Out Jeff:

• Good Stress (Book)
• Website
• Instagram
• Commune

Check Out Kelly:

• Instagram
• YouTube
• Facebook

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