Be Well by Kelly Leveque

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.

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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?

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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)

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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.

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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

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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:

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What if the version of you that’s always “good,” agreeable, and holding it all together… isn’t actually you? In this episode, I sit down with Maggie Nick, founder of Camp Lovable, to unpack the deep conditioning so many women carry around being liked, chosen, and “enough.” We talk about people-pleasing, nervous system safety, and why hustling for your worth keeps you stuck. Maggie breaks down the psychology in a way that actually lands, helping you feel seen, safe, and human. If you’re ready to drop the act and trust yourself again, this one’s for you.

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Topics Discussed:

→ What is Good Girl conditioning

→ How to stop people pleasing

→ Why do I seek approval

→ How to feel safe being yourself

→ How to build self worth

Sponsored By: 

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Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:01:22 - Maggie’s Mental Health Journey 

→ 00:03:53 - Defining The “Good Kid”

→ 00:05:33 - Birth Order 

→ 00:09:56 - Kelly The Chameleon 

→ 00:12:43 - Inherited Parenting Habits 

→ 00:16:47 - Understanding Shame

→ 00:20:46 - Curious Not Critical 

→ 00:24:01 - Checking In

→ 00:29:42 - Apologizing To Your Child 

→ 00:32:26 - Boundaries 

→ 00:34:35 - Check Your Expectations 

→ 00:36:16 - Stand By Them

→ 00:38:26 - Being Impressive 

→ 00:44:18 - Unconditional Love 

→ 00:48:51 - Building Trust 

→ 00:54:04 - Intuitive Children 

→ 00:57:50 - The Heart Smile Board  

→ 01:02:58 - Fight, Flight, Fawn, Freeze 

→ 01:07:47 - Healing “Good Kids”

→ 01:13:53 - Parenting Styles 

→ 01:17:15 - Self-Talk 

→ 01:19:49 - Best Parenting Moment 

→ 01:24:55 - Phones + Social Media 

Show Links:

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

Check Out:

→ Instagram: @maggiewithperspectacles

→ TikTok: @maggiewithperspectacles

→ New Book: Good Kids (available now)

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This episode is all about pregnancy nutrition and how small, strategic choices can have a big impact on your baby’s brain and development. We cover omega threes for reducing inflammation and preventing preterm birth, choline for cognitive development, protein for steady blood sugar, and practical meal ideas from breakfast to dinner. I also share my personal routine for breastfeeding, supplement timing, and how I’ve integrated these habits into my daily life.

Plus, we touch on the realities of nausea, plant-based diets, mental health, and balancing science with everyday life. If you’re pregnant, planning to be, or just curious about how nutrition shapes early development, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

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Topics Discussed:

→ How do omega 3s help?

→ What’s choline’s role?

→ Best protein sources pregnancy?

→ How to manage nausea?

→ Plant-based pregnancy safe?

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:03:15 - Blood sugar / glucose

→ 00:06:15 - Miscarriage

→ 00:11:46 - Blood sugar hacks

→ 00:18:29 - Hunger & protein

→ 00:20:34 - Sugar rationing

→ 00:24:40 - Pregnancy snacks

→ 00:25:46 - Choline & organ meats

→ 00:30:27 - Food conversations

→ 00:32:02 - Omega-3s

→ 00:34:58 - Heavy metals

→ 00:38:48 - Pregnancy meal prep

→ 00:41:26 - First trimester & supplements

→ 00:45:26 - Breastfeeding

→ 00:47:47 - Nutrition for breastfeeding

→ 00:50:03 - Nutrition & mental health

→ 00:55:15 - Plant-based diets

Further Listening: 

→ Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy | Lily Nichols & Lisa Hendrickson-Jack 

Check Out Jessie:

→ 9 Months That Count Forever (Book)

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I’ve been thinking a lot about how we talk about food, bodies, and health with our kids…and with ourselves. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Hartman to explore how parents can model kindness, trust their instincts, and help kids develop a healthy relationship with food without shame or rules. We talk about movement, social media, high sugar foods, and the small daily choices that shape how children experience their bodies.

Whether you’re navigating mealtimes, worried about eating habits, or just want practical ways to support your child’s well-being, this conversation is full of insights you can actually use. We also touch on early intervention, balancing nutrition with life’s realities, and why rest, self-compassion, and awareness can make all the difference.

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Topics Discussed:

→ How do I spot teen eating disorders?

→ Picky eating vs ARFID

→ What causes eating disorders in teens?

→ How should parents talk about food?

→ When should I worry about eating?

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.

→ Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code BEWELL for up to 20% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here at the Be Well by Kelly podcast.

→ 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.

Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:02:04 - What are eating disorders

→ 00:04:32 - Eating disorders in boys

→ 00:06:22 - Why cases are rising

→ 00:09:40 - Dieting vs disordered eating

→ 00:12:59 - Early warning signs

→ 00:19:58 - Talking to your child

→ 00:24:10 - Eating disorder education

→ 00:29:28 - Personal backstory

→ 00:33:22 - Balance + rabbit study

→ 00:40:25 - Control and emotional eating

→ 00:44:26 - Eating disorder recovery

→ 00:50:07 - Preventing relapse

→ 00:52:09 - Sugar + processed foods

→ 00:55:55 - Talking to kids about food

→ 00:59:33 - Food freedom philosophy

→ 01:01:56 - Parenting legacy

→ 01:04:06 - Parenting lessons learned

Show Links:

→ How to Nourish Your Child Through an Eating Disorder (book)

Check Out Dr. Lauren:

→ Freeing Children and Young Adults From Shame, Skills, and Stigma (book)

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→ Instagram

Check Out Kelly:

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