Be Well by Kelly Leveque

This special Creatine Compilation brings together expert insights from Rachel DeVaux, Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, and Andrew Koutnik on one of the most researched supplements in health and fitness. Through highlights from these conversations, we explore how creatine supports muscle growth, recovery, brain health, metabolic health, performance, and healthy aging.

We also discuss dosing, common misconceptions, who can benefit most from creatine supplementation, and why it's becoming an increasingly important tool for women, athletes, and anyone looking to optimize their long-term health.

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Topics Discussed:

→ Why is creatine one of the most researched supplements available?

→ How does creatine support muscle, strength, and recovery?

→ What role does creatine play in brain health and cognition?

→ Why are more women being encouraged to take creatine?

→ How much creatine do you actually need?

→ Is creatine safe for long-term use?

→ Can creatine support metabolic health and healthy aging?

→ What are the biggest misconceptions about creatine?

→ How can creatine fit into a whole-foods lifestyle?

→ Who stands to benefit most from creatine supplementation?

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Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:01:15 - Rachel DeVaux: Why Creatine Is More Than A Muscle Supplement

→ 00:05:20 - Creatine For Strength, Recovery + Performance

→ 00:09:18 - The Benefits Of Creatine For Women

→ 00:15:58 - Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan: How Creatine Supports Brain Health

→ 00:20:32 - Creatine, Aging + Longevity

→ 00:29:08 - How Much Creatine Do You Actually Need?

→ 00:34:15 - Common Creatine Myths Explained

→ 00:42:35 - Creatine, Cognition + Alzheimer's Research

→ 00:47:52 - Creatine For Perimenopause + Women's Health

→ 00:52:40 - Is Creatine Safe For Long-Term Use?

→ 00:59:05 - Andrew Koutnik: Who Benefits Most From Creatine Supplementation?

→ 01:01:19 - Best Practices For Taking Creatine

→ 01:06:10 - Creatine, Mood + Mental Health

→ 01:10:49 - Choosing A High-Quality Creatine Supplement

→ 01:13:47 - Creatine, Metabolic Health + Performance

→ 01:19:03 - Metabolic Flexibility + Ketosis

→ 01:22:42 - Final Thoughts

Further Listening: 

→ Building Muscle, Protecting Metabolism, + Simplifying Dinner | Rachael DeVaux

→ The Truth About Creatine for Women: Strength, Hormones, + Brain Health | Abbie Smith

→ Why You’re Stuck: Hunger, Hormones + Metabolic Fixes | Dr. Andrew Koutnik

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→ Rachel DeVaux  

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→ Andrew Koutnik 

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What if some of the most promising tools for treating depression, PTSD, and trauma have been misunderstood for decades?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Keith Kurlander and Dr. Will Van Derveer, co-founders of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and authors of Psychedelic Therapy, to unpack the science, risks, and potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy. We discuss MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, trauma, healing, and why these treatments are gaining so much attention in modern mental healthcare. 

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Topics Discussed:

→ What is psychedelic-assisted therapy?

→ Can MDMA help treat PTSD?

→ How does ketamine therapy work?

→ Is psilocybin effective for depression?

→ What are the risks of psychedelics?

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Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:04:25 - From Traditional Psychiatry To Psychedelic Medicine

→ 00:06:20 - Root Causes Of Mental Health Conditions

→ 00:07:20 - MDMA Therapy For PTSD

→ 00:10:20 - Keith's Personal Psilocybin Experience

→ 00:15:40 - Why Psychedelic Experiences Can Feel Scary

→ 00:19:00 - Kelly's Personal Trauma Healing Story

→ 00:24:00 - MDMA, Ketamine & Psilocybin Explained

→ 00:25:40 - Ketamine Therapy For Depression

→ 00:27:00 - Why MDMA Works For Trauma

→ 00:31:40 - Lifestyle, Nutrition & Mental Health

→ 00:34:30 - Who Is A Good Candidate For Psychedelic Therapy?

→ 00:39:30 - What Trauma Actually Is

→ 00:42:10 - How Psychedelics Help Process Trauma

→ 00:47:50 - The Latest Psychedelic Research

→ 00:49:50 - Ibogaine, Addiction & Brain Injury Recovery

→ 00:51:10 - Mystical Experiences & Healing

→ 00:55:20 - Psychedelics For Personal Growth

→ 01:00:30 - Hallucinations, Memory & Reality

→ 01:04:40 - Risks, Integration & Challenging Experiences

→ 01:09:20 - Finding A Qualified Psychedelic Therapist

→ 01:12:30 - Psychedelics vs Antidepressants

→ 01:14:50 - Why DIY Psychedelics Can Be Dangerous

→ 01:18:30 - Final Thoughts

Further Listening: 

→ Why Achievement Never Feels Like Enough | Bill Burnett + Dave Evans

Check Out:

→ Keith Kurlander | https://www.instagram.com/keithkurlander.ma/

→ Will Van Derveer | https://www.instagram.com/will.vanderveer.md/

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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?

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 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.

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

→ Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now more accessible. Mitopure starts at $99, and listeners can get 20% off at: https://timeline.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.

→ 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.

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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

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→ https://designingyour.life/

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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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→ Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now more accessible. Mitopure starts at $99, and listeners can get 20% off at: https://timeline.com/KELLY

→ 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

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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)

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→ Website

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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

Sponsored By: 

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

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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

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