Be Well by Kelly Leveque

What if the reason so many of us feel exhausted, disconnected, and unfulfilled isn’t because we’re failing… but because we’ve been taught to live in the wrong mindset entirely? In this conversation, I sat down with Stanford professors and Designing Your Life authors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans to unpack why modern life keeps us trapped in the “transactional world” and how to reconnect with meaning, presence, flow, and joy. We talk about burnout, motherhood, social media, AI anxiety, loneliness, relationships, and the simple mindset shifts that can completely change the way you experience your life.

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Topics Discussed:

→ Why do successful people feel empty?

→ How do you enter a flow state?

→ What creates meaning in everyday life?

→ Why are people more lonely today?

→ How do you stop living reactively?

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Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:01:45 - Bill + Dave’s Origin Story 

→ 00:05:15 - The “Transactional World” Mindset

→ 00:09:59 - The Lonely Generation 

→ 00:16:44 - Designer Mindsets 

→ 00:21:13 - Practicing Presence 

→ 00:23:21 - Why Nature Changes Your Nervous System

→ 00:30:11 - The “Got To” Vs “Get To” Mindset

→ 00:35:05 - Trauma, Gratitude + Perspective Shifts

→ 00:41:32 - FOMO to JOMO

→ 00:47:25 - Building Your Personal Compass

→ 00:53:39 - How To Create A Coherent Life

→ 00:57:15 - Follow Your Arrow 

→ 00:59:10 - The Root of Suffering

→ 01:03:55 - Radical Acceptance 

→ 01:11:01 - Get More Out Of Your Life 

→ 01:15:16 - Connecting With Others  

Further Listening: 

→ Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn’t Exist | Joe Hudson

Check Out Bill + Dave:

→ https://designingyour.life/

Check Out Kelly:

→ Instagram

→ Youtube

→ Facebook

I’m sitting down with Erin O’Brien: home cook, recipe developer, content creator, and author of the new cookbook Dig In. We talk about the recipes she makes on repeat, the kitchen staples she swears by, what it really takes to build a brand online, and how she went from working in real estate to growing a community of over a million followers. This episode is full of comforting food inspiration, easy cooking tips, and an honest conversation about creativity, burnout, and building a business doing what you love.→ Leave Us A Voice Message! 

Topics Discussed:

→ How do you make easy dinners?

→ What meals are best for families?

→ How do food creators avoid burnout?

→ What ingredients improve home cooking?

→ How do you build a food brand?

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→ Function | Check your health the way I do — 160+ lab tests a year for $365, plus the ability to dive deeper into your results with Function's

trusted connections to platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership.

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Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:03:03 - Erin’s Family History 

→ 00:06:43 - Measuring + Recipe Creation 

→ 00:09:01 - Inspiring Food 

→ 00:13:24 - Easy Meal Planning 

→ 00:16:05 - Quick Family Dinners 

→ 00:19:09 - Hands Off Dishes  

→ 00:21:13 - Planning Dinner 

→ 00:25:39 - Content Creation 

→ 00:29:31 - Day In The Life 

→ 00:32:36 - Staying Connected To Your Audience 

→ 00:39:07 - Staying Inspired 

→ 00:45:43 - Underrated Ingredients + Techniques 

→ 00:50:41 - What I Eat In A Day 

→ 00:53:05 - Recipe Nonnegetiables 

Further Listening: 

→ Giada’s Wellness Rules You Need to Know | Giada De Laurentiis

Check Out Erin:

→ DIG IN (Book)

→ Instagram 

→ Website

Check Out Kelly:

→ Instagram

→ Youtube

→ Facebook

Toddlerhood doesn’t have to feel like survival mode. In this episode, I sit down with Devon Kuntzman to break down what’s really going on in your toddler’s brain and why so many common parenting approaches backfire.

We get into tantrums vs. meltdowns, emotional regulation, and how to hold boundaries without constant power struggles. Devon shares practical tools to handle defiance, reduce stress, and build a calmer, more connected home.

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Topics Discussed:

→ Why do toddlers have tantrums

→ How to handle toddler defiance calmly

→ What is toddler emotional regulation

→ Tantrums vs meltdowns what’s different

→ How diet affects toddler behavior

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Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:01:43 - Devon’s “Why”

→ 00:04:45 - Toddler Brain 101 

→ 00:08:36 - Teaching Emotional Regulation 

→ 00:15:03 - Knowing The Plan 

→ 00:18:59 - Tantrums vs Meltdowns 

→ 00:22:01 - Disrupting Our Stress Response 

→ 00:25:40 - Maintaining Boundaries 

→ 00:28:21 - Handling Defiance 

→ 00:31:55 - Consistency vs Perfection 

→ 00:34:35 - The Recalibration Period 

→ 00:38:56 - The Core Principles 

→ 00:45:01 - Bedtime For Different Ages 

→ 00:51:12 - Whining 

→ 00:57:42 - Sleep + Nutrition 

→ 01:01:30 - High Sugar Breakfasts 

→ 01:04:19 - You Can Do Hard Things 

Further Listening: 

→ The Secret to Raising Resilient, Emotionally Healthy Children | Dr. Billy Garvey 

Check Out Devon: 

→ IG: @transformingtoddlerhood

→ Website: https://www.transformingtoddlerhood.com/ 

→ Book: Transforming Toddlerhood

Check Out Kelly:

→ Instagram

→ Youtube

→ Facebook

Microplastics are now being found in the brain, blood, placenta, and beyond, and scientists are still uncovering what that means for your health.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Leo to break down the latest research on microplastics, PFAS, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, how they impact metabolism, hormones, and long-term disease risk, and what actually works when it comes to reducing exposure.

They cut through the fear and focus on practical, accessible steps you can take right now, from your kitchen to your daily habits, without overwhelm.

If you’ve ever wondered how plastics affect your body, your weight, or your kids’ health, this is the conversation you need to hear.

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Topics Discussed:

→ Are microplastics harmful to humans

→ How do plastics affect hormones

→ Can microplastics cause weight gain

→ How to reduce plastic exposure daily

→ What are PFAS health effects

Sponsored By: 

→ Function | Check your health the way I do! 160+ lab tests a year for $365, plus the ability to dive deeper into your results through Function's connections to platforms you already use, like ChatGPT and Claude. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit.

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Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:01:52 - Micro + Nano Plastic Updates

→ 00:05:15 - Environmental Toxins 

→ 00:07:40 - Blood Testing + Action Items 

→ 00:10:31 - Lowering Microplastic Exposure 

→ 00:17:34 - Chemical Impacts 

→ 00:23:06 - Forever Chemicals 

→ 00:29:37 - PFAS + Greenwashing 

→ 00:32:53 - Policy Change 

→ 00:37:59 - Phallates Cause Death? 

→ 00:41:38 - Global Impact 

→ 00:44:19 - Educating The Public 

→ 00:45:44 - Low Income Families 

→ 00:49:41 - The Chemical Industry 

→ 00:53:04 - Plastic Alternatives 

→ 00:56:25 - Stay Up To Date 

→ 01:01:53 - Microplastics In Clothing 

→ 01:04:12 - Detox Nonnegotiables 

Further Listening: 

→ How to Protect Your Endocrine System from Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals - with Dr. Leonardo Trasande, author of “Sicker, Fatter, Poorer”

Resources: 

→ Food Packaging Forum

→ Plastic Pollution Coalition

→ Endocrine Society

→ Environmental Working Group (Skin Deep database)

→ Think Dirty app

→ Clearya (browser extension for product safety)

Check Out Dr Leonardo:

→ https://www.leotrasande.com/

→ Sicker Fatter Poorer (Book) 

Check Out Kelly:

→ Instagram

→ Youtube

→ Facebook

Why do you overreact, shut down, or put everyone else first, even when you know it’s hurting you?

In this episode, Nicole LePera, breaks down how your “inner child” shapes your behaviors, from people-pleasing to perfectionism to emotional flooding, and how self-abandonment quietly shows up in your daily life.

We also cover why these patterns aren’t flaws, they’re adaptations, and how to actually change them through nervous system regulation, awareness, and small, intentional shifts.

If you’ve ever felt stuck repeating the same cycles in relationships, this will change how you understand yourself and what healing really looks like.

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Topics Discussed:

→ Why do I self-abandon in relationships?

→ What is inner child healing and how does it work?

→ Why do I overreact or shut down emotionally?

→ How can I regulate my nervous system in real time?

→ How do I stop people-pleasing and set boundaries?

Sponsored By: 

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→ 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

→ Hiya | 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.

→ Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com.

Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:03:07 - Nicole’s Healing Journey  

→ 00:07:09 - Cry It Out Method

→ 00:14:28 - Inner Child Work 

→ 00:18:55 - Inner Children In Relationships 

→ 00:21:02 - Reparting Steps 

→ 00:27:37 - Kelly’s Experience With Therapy 

→ 00:30:35 - Emotional Flooding 

→ 00:35:41 - Handling Stress 

→ 00:37:27 - Self Abandonment 

→ 00:41:41 - Selfless Motherhood 

→ 00:43:44 - Overcorrection + Helicopter Parenting 

→ 00:47:52 - Snow Plow Parenting 

→ 00:51:43 - Negativity Bias + Boundaries 

→ 00:59:13 - Kelly’s Experience 

→ 01:01:12 - You Are Not Broken 

→ 01:05:31 - Regulation Tools  

Further Listening: 

→ Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn’t Exist | Joe Hudson

Check Out Nicole:

→ Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/ 

→ Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologist

→ New Book: Reparenting The Inner Child

Check Out Kelly:

→ Instagram

→ Youtube

→ Facebook