Be Well by Kelly Leveque

390: This special Mental Health Compilation brings together highlights from conversations with Joe Hudson, Maggie Nick, Gabby Reece, and Dr. Nicole LePera. Through these powerful discussions, we explore emotional regulation, resilience, nervous system health, reparenting the inner child, and the patterns that shape our relationships, behaviors, and sense of self. We discuss practical tools for managing stress and overwhelm, breaking generational cycles, building emotional awareness, and creating healthier habits that support long-term mental well-being. Whether you're looking to better understand yourself or navigate life's challenges with more confidence and clarity, this episode offers some of the most impactful mental health insights we've shared on the podcast. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → Emotional regulation and nervous system health → Why we suppress emotions and how it impacts our well-being → Breaking generational patterns and cycles → The "good kid" mindset, perfectionism, and people-pleasing → Parenting, shame, and emotional resilience → Reparenting your inner child → How childhood experiences shape adult relationships → Building self-awareness and emotional intelligence → Vulnerability, resilience, and personal growth → Managing stress, overwhelm, and emotional triggers → Identity, achievement, and self-worth → Healing old wounds and creating lasting change Sponsored By: → OGEE | Thanks to today’s sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to https://ogee.com/BEWELL and use code BEWELL to get 20% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Branch Basics | First-time customers can save 15% on a Starter Kit with code BEWELLPODCAST at branchbasics.com/BEWELLPODCAST. → Kosterina | You can shop all my favorites at https://www.kosterina.com/bewell and use code KELLY for 15% off your first order. → Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:38 - Joe Hudson: Why We Suppress Emotions → 00:06:12 - Anger, Stress & Emotional Expression → 00:12:08 - Emotional Health, Relationships + Connection → 00:18:45 - Parenting, Vulnerability & Nervous System Regulation → 00:20:23 - Maggie Nick: The "Good Kid" Identity → 00:30:48 - Perfectionism, People-Pleasing + Shame → 00:35:02 - Breaking Generational Patterns → 00:39:14 - Why Children Internalize Criticism → 00:42:24 - Gabrielle Reece: Resilience, Adversity + Growth → 00:47:18 - Identity Beyond Achievement → 00:52:04 - Hypervigilance, Childhood Experiences + Relationships → 00:56:42 - Success, Balance + Life Priorities → 01:00:26 - Dr. Nicole LePera: Reparenting The Inner Child → 01:04:18 - Childhood Conditioning & Survival Patterns → 01:08:12 - People-Pleasing, Attachment + Emotional Triggers → 01:12:35 - Healing Old Wounds & Creating Lasting Change → 01:16:28 - Final ThoughtsFurther Listening: → Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn’t Exist | Joe Hudson → Stop Hustling for Worth, Heal People-Pleasing, + Feel Enough | Maggie Nick → Gabby Reece on Wellness, Marriage, Motherhood & Mental Strength → Reparenting Your Inner Child, Self-Abandonment + Nervous System Healing | Dr. Nicole LePera Check Out: Joe Hudson: → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joehudson_aoa?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== → http://artofaccomplishment.com Maggie Nick: → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiewithperspectacles/reels/ → TikTok: → New Book: Gabby Rece: → https://gabriellereece.com/ → Instagram Dr. Nicole LePera → Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/ → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist → New Book: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/books/reparenting-the-inner-child/ Dr. Nicole LePera → Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/ → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist → New Book: Reparenting The Inner Child Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

In this episode, I’m talking all things self-care, stress, and navigating perimenopause without losing your mind. We cover mini screen breaks, getting outside, building morning and evening routines that actually stick, and how movement with friends can be a total game changer. I also chat with Dr. Mariza about sleep struggles, hormone shifts, and practical ways to feel more grounded and energized every day. Plus, I share my go-to rituals: red light masks, acupressure mats, cozy teas, and sacred “me time, ”that keep me sane while juggling work, kids, and life. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What is perimenopause? → What is the best way to track your cycle? → When to get on HRT? → Is birth control good for you? → Lifestyle changes for menopause Sponsored By: → Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY → Pioneer Pastures | Go to https://pioneerpastures.com/1-year for a BOGO one year anniversary sale for a limited time. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:18 - Defining perimenopause → 00:04:17 - Early periods, early menopause → 00:08:02 - Progesterone supplementation → 00:09:51 - Period tracking → 00:14:35 - The four phases → 00:17:19 - Tracking perimenopause → 00:20:26 - Cycle changes → 00:26:17 - Perimenopause & mitochondrial health → 00:30:36 - Stabilizing hormones → 00:32:58 - Bioidentical hormones & HRT → 00:35:21 - Lifestyle change & HRT → 00:42:50 - Self care time → 00:45:43 - Health non-negotiables → 00:48:36 - Sunlight & outdoor time → 00:50:09 - Common misdiagnosis → 00:53:53 - Perimenopause no-nos Further Listening: → How to Support Brain + Bone Health During Menopause | Dr. Mindy Pelz Check Out Dr. Mariza: → https://drmariza.com/ → Instagram → Podcast → The Perimenopause Revolution → Women’s Health Books by Dr. Mariza Snyder Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Natalie Crawford to have a conversation every woman deserves to hear sooner. We talk about fertility through a completely different lens, not as a last stop after things go wrong, but as a powerful reflection of whole body health. From the pressure to push through burnout to the confusing, often incomplete information women are given about their cycles, this episode is not about quick fixes or fear based timelines, it is about clarity, agency, and asking better questions. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What affects fertility besides age? → How lifestyle impacts female fertility? → What doctors do not explain about fertility → Can inflammation affect fertility? → How to support fertility naturally? 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 → Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY → Minnow | Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:25 - Fertility is more than luck → 00:04:21 - The body & inflammation → 00:08:48 - Fertility nonnegotiables → 00:16:16 - Sleep health → 00:18:06 - Movement & insulin resistance → 00:22:54 - Muscle mass & pregnancy → 00:24:33 - Chronic stress → 00:30:05 - Stress & blood sugar → 00:34:50 - Building resilience → 00:38:56 - Mom guilt → 00:41:08 - Nutrition & gut microbiome → 00:46:20 - Protein intake & red meat → 00:50:20 - Fish & a balanced diet → 00:52:19 - Detoxing your life → 00:53:51 - Cycle literacy & period tracking → 00:58:06 - Period tracking methods → 01:00:36 - Irregular periods & low AMH → 01:08:47 - Blood markers & labs Further Listening: → Boost Your Egg Quality Before Conception Check Out Dr. Natalie: → Fertility Formula (Book) → Website → YouTube → Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

In this solo episode of Be Well by Kelly, I’m answering your most asked questions about my current morning routine, how I’m approaching movement and recovery, the supplements I’m leaning on right now, and the way I’m supporting my body composition through simple, sustainable nutrition habits. I also talk about some of the themes that have been coming up in my community around protein, digestion, energy, and hair and hormone health, and I share personal insights from my own wellness journey that I hope will help you feel more confident and supported in yours. Tune in to hear your questions, get practical takeaways you can use at home, and join me for another honest check in on what’s working for me in this season. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How much creatine should I take? → What do I take for hair loss? → Which supplements support strength and recovery? → How should I structure my morning routine? → What helps with digestion and bloating? Show Links: → Be Well Grass-Fed Beef Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 → FOND Bone Broth | Code: BEWELL for 10% off someone's one-time order → Force of Nature Organ Meats | Code Kelly15 for 15% off 1st order 1x use per customer (online only) → Higher Dose Red Light Hat | Use code Code: KELLY20 for 20% off → 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 | Get yours at https://mauinuivenison.com/kelly Further Listening → Carbs, Creatine, and Muscle, How I Support Body Composition | Solo Q+A → The Truth About Creatine for Women: Strength, Hormones, + Brain Health | Abbie Smith Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:59 - Collagen supplementation → 00:03:28 - Creatine → 00:05:58 - Hair loss supplementation → 00:10:31 - Postpartum routine → 00:14:31 - Bloating after meals → 00:17:05 - Portion control → 00:22:54 - Staying full Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook

I’ll be honest, menopause used to feel like something I would deal with later, distant and a little intimidating. This conversation with Dr. Mindy Pelz completely reframed that for me. We talk about menopause as a neurological and metabolic reset, not a decline, and why so many women feel raw, overstimulated, or suddenly done with people pleasing when estrogen drops. Dr. Pelz explains what’s happening in the brain, why that shift can feel uncomfortable at first, and how it often signals clarity, stronger boundaries, and a deeper sense of self. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How can women boost energy during menopause? → What’s the best exercise for postmenopausal health? → How do sleep and light affect menopause symptoms? → Can intermittent fasting help during menopause? → How do lifestyle changes replace lost estrogen? Sponsored By: → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → 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. → 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 → Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at https://HiyaHealth.com/Kelly and give your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy, happy adults. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:27 - Evolutionary Insights for Midlife → 00:10:27 - The Grandmother Hypothesis → 00:17:59 - Divorce & Empty Nesting → 00:23:12 - Rebuilding Relationships → 00:27:12 - Estrogen & People Pleasing → 00:33:51 - Learning to Prioritize Yourself → 00:38:24 - Reading Your Blood Work → 00:42:05 - Keto & Intermittent Fasting → 00:46:11 - Nutrition in Menopause → 00:50:43 - 5:1:1 Fasting Explained → 00:52:30 - Menopause-Friendly Workouts → 00:58:28 - Finding Joy in Movement → 01:03:28 - Sleep & Nighttime Habits → 01:09:02 - Blue Light & Evening Rituals → 01:14:39 - Owning Your Menopause Journey Check Out Dr. Mindy Pelz: → Age Like a Girl (Book) → Website → Instagram → YouTube Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook