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Be Well by Kelly Leveque

Be Well by Kelly Leveque

By: Kelly Leveque
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Be Well By Kelly is on a mission to simplify the science of nutrition. I want to make choices, not cheats. I want to live in balance, quiet my inner perfectionist, and never feel like my goals are out of reach. I want to love the way I look AND feel. I want to be proactive about my long-term health and wellness. I want to have a positive relationship with food for the rest of my life. And I want the same for all of you! Join me and some of my favorite people every Wednesday as we give you all the good stuff (and none of the bad) about nutrition: the positive takeaways, the tools and tips that will help you feel and be well, and a dose of motivation to keep you going.931269 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • 381: Why You’re Stuck: Hunger, Hormones + Metabolic Fixes | Dr. Andrew Koutnik

    381: Why You’re Stuck: Hunger, Hormones + Metabolic Fixes | Dr. Andrew Koutnik
    Apr 15 2026
    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? Sponsored By: → 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. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. 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
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • 380: Blood Sugar, Food Noise + How to Control Hunger | Dr. Jason Fung

    380: Blood Sugar, Food Noise + How to Control Hunger | Dr. Jason Fung
    Apr 8 2026
    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. → Leave Us A Voice Message! 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? Sponsored By: → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to 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 → 00:00:55 - 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
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 379: Picky Eaters, Family Dinners, + Stress-Free Meal Systems | Rachel Mansfield

    379: Picky Eaters, Family Dinners, + Stress-Free Meal Systems | Rachel Mansfield
    Apr 1 2026
    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. → Leave Us A Voice Message! 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 Sponsored By: → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → 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 → 00:01:43 - 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
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    1 hr and 1 min
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