Be Well by Kelly Leveque

In this episode, I sit down with Daria Mochly-Rosen to explore the powerful role mitochondria play in our energy, brain health, metabolism, and long term resilience. We talk about the science behind sleep, strength training, stress, and nutrition, and how simple daily habits can support better healthspan without falling into burnout or extreme biohacks. We also cover the cultural pressure to hustle nonstop, why slowing down is not a weakness, and how connection, family, and meaningful conversations can actually support your biology. She breaks down the fascinating truth about how we inherit mitochondria, how lifestyle choices influence cellular health, and why it is never too late to start building stronger, more resilient energy from the inside out. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What are mitochondria? → How to boost energy? → Does sleep affect health? → Best habits for longevity? → Are mitochondria inherited? Sponsored By: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/KELLY and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. → 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 → 00:01:57 - What are mitochondria? → 00:02:48 - Mitochondria in each cell → 00:03:46 - Krebs cycle, ATP + metabolism → 00:06:24 - Cellular energy production → 00:08:22 - Nutrition for energy → 00:14:08 - Healthy vs refined carbs → 00:17:05 - Sugar + metabolic health → 00:19:12 - Fad diets explained → 00:23:45 - Lifestyle changes for longevity → 00:30:33 - Stress + mitochondrial health → 00:35:59 - Mitophagy + autophagy benefits → 00:40:46 - Glymphatic brain detox → 00:43:09 - Exercise + movement science → 00:49:10 - Mitochondrial peptides → 00:55:16 - MOTS-C peptide benefits → 00:56:35 - Chronic disease + mitochondria → 01:02:38 - Reactive oxygen species → 01:07:36 - Family, connection + health → 01:12:07 - Fertility + energy health → 01:15:01 - Building healthy mitochondria Further Listening: → The Key to Longevity: Exploring Mitochondrial Uncoupling with Dr. Steven Gundry Check Out Daria: → Stanford | https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/daria-mochly-rosen → Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/daria-mochly-rosen-9733bb198 → Book | https://www.amazon.com/Life-Machines-Taking-Mitochondria-Transform/dp/1668057980 Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

We all know water is essential, but most of us don’t stop to think about what’s actually in the bottle. In this episode, we explore the subtle details that affect taste, hydration, and overall wellness, from mineral balance to carbonation levels, and why they matter more than you might think. It’s not about perfection or overcomplicating your routine, it’s about understanding what makes water truly work for your body. Whether you’re curious about sparkling water, looking for healthier everyday choices, or just want a cleaner, better-tasting sip, this conversation gives you practical insights and fresh perspective. You’ll walk away thinking differently about what’s in your glass and how small changes can make a real impact on daily life. → Check Out Loonen: http://www.loonen.com/kelly → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What is the best water for hydration? → Why does water taste different in different places? → How much carbonation should sparkling water have? → Can sparkling water replace soda in your diet? → How do I choose high-quality drinking water? Sponsored By: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Timeline | Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 30% off your first month of Mitopure Gummies at https://timeline.com/bewell30 → 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. → 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 → 00:01:09 - Researching water → 00:05:01 - Water sourcing & glass bottles → 00:07:35 - Dangers of plastic bottles → 00:14:56 - United States water regulation → 00:20:56 - Water production → 00:24:15 - Toxic load → 00:32:18 - Water worries → 00:37:43 - Naming Loonen → 00:39:21 - Loonen packaging → 00:41:20 - Brand strategy → 00:43:27 - Water tasting → 00:46:43 - Minerals your water needs → 00:48:27 - Sobriety → 00:52:01 - Alluminun can downfalls → 00:54:40 - Consumer research Further Links: → 346: How to Protect Your Family from Everyday Toxins | Lindsay Dahl Check Out Clara: → IG: @sieg → IG: @loonenwater → Check Out Loonen: http://www.loonen.com/kelly Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook

This 2025 Best Of highlight episode brings together the most impactful conversations on mental health, wellness, performance, and personal growth. I sat down with Joe Hudson, Abbie Smith-Ryan, Sahil Bloom, and Dr. Steven Storage to explore insights and strategies that reshaped how I think about relationships, emotional awareness, parenting, and overall well-being. From emotional intelligence with Joe Hudson, women’s health and fitness with Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, redefining success with Sahil Bloom, to brain health and ADHD insights with Dr. Steven Storage, this episode is packed with actionable tips and thought-provoking ideas. Whether you want to boost mental health, performance, or personal growth, these highlights are a must-listen. →Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How to improve emotional awareness? → Benefits of creatine for women? → How to redefine success? → Tips for brain health and ADHD? → How to boost mental health and performance? Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:12 - Joe Hudson: Age Appropriate Parenting → 00:06:16 - Repressing emotions → 00:11:44 - Connection & self worth → 00:15:05 - Parenting obligations → 00:18:27 - Anxiety hack → 00:24:21 - What are you afraid to feel? → 00:27:29 - Abbie Smith: Creatine and women → 00:29:46 - Creatine side effects → 00:32:17 - Loading dose → 00:36:06 - Brain health: sleep, & mood → 00:41:06 - Why supplement creatine → 00:43:34 - When and how to take creatine → 00:46:37 - Pregnancy and athleticism → 00:48:31 - Mental health & creatine → 00:52:37 - Sourcing creatine → 00:56:16 - Sahil Bloom: Honoring your time → 01:01:58 - NOBODY CARES → 01:05:22 - Life not numbers → 01:07:19 - Absolute yes and no → 01:08:47 - Creating energy → 01:12:29 - Work-life balance → 01:15:57 - Marriage & “The One” → 01:17:48 - Dr. Steven Storage: SPECT Scans → 01:22:51 - ADHD Frontal Lobes → 01:27:08 - Undiagnosed ADHD → 01:31:51 - Nutrition & ADHD → 01:36:19 - Physical activity → 01:39:12 - Sleep hygiene → 01:43:07 - Caffeine, conflict, and impulse control Further Listening → Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn’t Exist | Joe Hudson → The Truth About Creatine for Women: Strength, Hormones, + Brain Health | Abbie Smith → Create Financial Freedom + A Purpose-Driven Life With This 5-Part Wealth Strategy | Sahil Bloom → ADHD in Kids Explained + How The SPECT Brain Scan Guides Care | Dr. Steven Storage Check Out Joe Hudson: → Learn more + complimentary transformation guide → Art of Accomplishment Podcast (Spotify / YouTube) → X (Twitter) Check Out Abbie: → IG: @asmithryan → Website Check Out Sahil: → Instagram → The 5 Types Of Wealth (Book) Check Out Dr. Steven: → Website → Instagram: @drstevenstorage ; @amen_clinics → YouTube Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

In this solo Q and A episode, I’m answering your most asked questions about how I actually support my body day to day. I walk you through my real morning routine, how I’m moving right now, why heavy lifting matters for body composition, and how I fuel workouts with protein, carbs, and whole foods without blood sugar crashes. I break down how I think about carbohydrates for different activity levels, why lifting heavy changes your nutrition needs, and how I personally cycle starches to support muscle, energy, and long term metabolic health. I also share what movement looks like in this season of life, how I fit workouts into a full schedule, and why consistency beats perfection every time. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What should I eat to support heavy weight lifting? → Do carbs help build muscle and improve workouts? → What is the best morning routine for body composition? → Which supplements support muscle, energy, and recovery? → How do I fuel workouts without blood sugar crashes? Sponsored By: → WeNatal | You can use my link, https://wenatal.com/kelly, 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 → 00:00:59 - Fueling Your Workout → 00:04:09 - Macros, Micros, & Sugar Load → 00:07:53 - Scheduling Your Workout → 00:11:24 - Carb Cycling → 00:15:01 - Morning Supplement Routine → 00:22:47 - Essential Amino Acids → 00:29:12 - Magnesium Types & GI Side Effects → 00:32:55 - Occasional Supplementation Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook

Ever wonder if all the hovering, scheduling, and “keeping kids safe” is actually making them more anxious? In this episode, I sit down with Lenore Skenazy, founder of Let Grow and author of Free Range Kids, to explore how giving kids independence, freedom, and trust can help them thrive. We cover Free Play Fridays, friendship clubs, and simple everyday strategies to build competence, confidence, and that all-important internal locus of control. Lenore shares real stories, expert insights, and practical tips that you can start using today to help your children become capable, confident, and joyful…all while easing your own parental stress. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How can giving kids independence reduce childhood anxiety? → What is the Let Grow approach to free-range parenting? → How do Free Play Fridays and friendship clubs help kids thrive? → Why is the internal locus of control so important for children? → How can parents build confidence without hovering or over-scheduling? 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 | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit http://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. → Maui Nui | The Reserve Holiday Roast is available now through Maui Nui Venison. Get yours at https://mauinuivenison.com/kelly → Kosterina | Use code KELLY for 15% OFF your first order at kosterina.com/bewell Not sure where to start? Shop all my Kosterina favorites at https://kosterina.com/bewell Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:05:40 - Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride The Train Alone → 00:10:52 - Helicopter Parenting Fears → 00:18:52 - Stop “Worst Case” Thinking → 00:24:51 - Community & Social Norms → 00:35:18 - What 5-Year-Olds Can Do → 00:40:21 - Social Media & Parenting → 00:45:07 - Let Grow Parenting Tips → 00:48:56 - Parenting Today → 00:52:19 - Yale Museum Study → 00:55:21 - Kids & Anxiety → 01:02:01 - Joy of Independence Check Out: → Let Grow Kids → https://www.freerangekids.com/ → X ( Twitter) → Instagram → YouTube → Free Range Kids (Book) Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

Parenting can feel impossible sometimes, especially when you’re trying to raise independent, resilient kids in a world full of screens, sugar, and endless distractions. In this episode, we dig into the tough choices, surprising strategies, and mindset shifts that can completely change how your family functions. Whether you’re struggling with boundaries, trust, or just keeping your sanity, this conversation is full of insights you’ll wish you knew sooner. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How can parents set healthy screen limits? → What builds independence in kids? → How do boundaries affect children’s mental health? → Why is limiting sugar crucial for children? → How can parents handle school anxiety? 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. → JASPR | JASPR is offering $400 off for their Black Friday Sale. Just go to https://jaspr.co/bewell and use my code BEWELL → Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at https://vuori.com/kelly → Kosterina | Use code KELLY for 15% OFF your first order at kosterina.com/bewell Not sure where to start? Shop all my Kosterina favorites at https://kosterina.com/bewell Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:37 - Middle School Mental Health → 00:07:32 - Building Independence → 00:10:18 - Development Milestones → 00:18:06 - Teen Driving Tips → 00:22:24 - Cultivating Teen Trust → 00:25:01 - Holding Kids’ Boundaries → 00:31:48 - College Prep & Wellness → 00:35:16 - Generational Trauma Effects → 00:38:16 - Independence & Sacrifice → 00:43:20 - Screen Time Limits → 00:46:21 - The Three Health Pillars → 00:53:46 - Sugar in Schools → 00:55:50 - Treating Childhood Anxiety → 00:59:07 - School Anxiety Support → 01:05:39 - Strict Parenting Wins → 01:09:34 - Parenting Mindset Shifts Check Out: → Website → Free To Fly (Book) → Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook

In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Mroz, former Yale and professional quarterback turned health-focused entrepreneur. Jeff is the founder of Pioneer Pastures, the company behind the world’s first A2 Ultra-Filtered Milk and A2 protein shakes, now sold nationally in Target, Sprouts, and Amazon. We cover his journey from sports to building industry-leading brands, his mission to improve metabolic health through better-for-you dairy, and how he’s making clean, accessible nutrition a reality for families everywhere. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What are the benefits of A2 milk? → How does A2 milk affect digestion? → Can A2 dairy reduce sugar impact in kids? → Why choose Pioneer Pastures over other dairy? → How much protein do adults really need? 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. → Maui Nui | You can get your Always Summer Sausage by going to https://mauinuivenison.com/kelly. → WeNatal | You can use my link, https://wenatal.com/kelly, 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 → 00:04:09 - Jeff’s story → 00:07:52 - Chocolate milk & kids’ health → 00:10:44 - Sourcing clean chocolate milk → 00:20:59 - Protein shakes → 00:24:05 - Pioneer Pastures future → 00:28:55 - Dairy allergies → 00:33:03 - Protein goals → 00:39:03 - Family meals → 00:42:48 - Eating out healthy → 00:46:01 - School lunches → 00:48:10 - Supporting Pioneer Pastures → 00:51:11 - Body recomposition → 00:54:41 - Workout recovery → 00:55:14 - Product shelf life → 00:57:46 - Bone health & osteopenia Check Out Pioneer Pastures: → IG: @pioneerpastures → Website: pioneerpastures.com Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook