Be Well by Kelly Leveque

In this episode, I’m joined by Cynthia Thurlow to talk about the connection between gut health and hormones, and how that relationship changes during perimenopause and menopause. We cover the estrobolome, estrogen metabolism, protein, fiber, and intermittent fasting. We also talk about GLP-1s, peptides, HRT, body composition, and using tools like Mira and Oura to better understand your hormones and cycle.

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Topics Discussed:

→ Gut Health and Hormones

→ Perimenopause and Hormone Changes

→ Protein, Fiber, and Fasting

→ GLP-1s and Peptides

→ HRT and Hormone Tracking

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:02:00 - Gut Health and Hormones

→ 00:03:38 - The Estrobolome and Estrogen

→ 00:06:54 - Estrogen Dominance and Perimenopause

→ 00:10:34 - Sleep and Stress

→ 00:14:06 - Testing and Personalized Health

→ 00:18:30 - Perimenopause Symptoms

→ 00:21:14 - How to Know You're in Perimenopause

→ 00:25:02 - Caffeine and Perimenopause

→ 00:29:56 - Fasting and Menstrual Health

→ 00:34:18 - Protein Goals and Meal Prep

→ 00:37:14 - Blood Work and Microbiome Testing

→ 00:39:44 - Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Food Sensitivities

→ 00:41:48 - Body Composition and Aging

→ 00:43:44 - Peptides and GLP-1s

→ 00:48:32 - Peptides and Immune Health

→ 00:51:26 - Responsible Peptide Use

→ 00:53:24 - HRT and Finding a Provider

→ 00:57:12 - Oura Ring and Mira

→ 00:58:10 - Final Thoughts and The Menopause Gut

Further Listening:

→ Why Blood Sugar Gets Harder to Control After 40 | Brigid Titgemeier

Check Out Cynthia Thurlow:

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Will Cole to talk about one of the most fascinating areas of health and longevity: our cells. His new book, Heal Your Cells, explores what happens when our cells begin to age faster than they should and how our food, sleep, movement, stress, environment, and daily habits can influence cellular health.We cover the connection between cellular aging and chronic disease, why younger generations may be aging faster, and how the body responds when our cells don’t feel safe. We also talk about mitochondria, stem cells, peptides, GLP-1, methylation, gut health, circadian rhythm, and the role of stress and unresolved trauma in our health.

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Topics Discussed:

→ What causes cellular aging?

→ Why are we aging faster?

→ How can you slow aging?

→ What damages your cells?

→ How do you support longevity?

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:01:56 - Cellular Aging

→ 00:05:18 - Metabolic Diseases

→ 00:11:08 - Reducing Toxic Load

→ 00:16:59 - Research + Cellular Function

→ 00:23:21 - Chronic Diseases

→ 00:28:11 - Lifestyle Changes

→ 00:36:32 - Tea Recomendations

→ 00:40:27 - Methylation + Aging

→ 00:45:08 - Stem Cell Therapy

→ 00:49:19 - Peptides + HRT

→ 00:53:24 - GLP1s + Food Noise

→ 00:55:24 - Prescription Medications

→ 01:00:25 - The Health Institute

→ 01:02:21 - The Hallmarks of Aging

→ 01:05:58 - Stress + Autoimmune Disease

→ 01:11:01 - Healing, Grief, + Loss

→ 01:14:11 - Healing Childhood Trauma

→ 01:17:21 - Meet Yourself Where You Are

Further Listening:

→ Alzheimer's Starts Decades Before Symptoms…Here's Why | David Perlmutter

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How we respond to stress and emotions can have a powerful impact on our relationships, health, and longevity. In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist and author Elisha Goldstein as we discuss making “Tiny Shifts” that help us recognize emotional patterns, regulate our nervous system, shift our perspective, and respond more intentionally. We talk about why emotional regulation is a skill we can practice, how small changes can create lasting impact, and simple tools for navigating stress, relationships, parenting, and everyday life.

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:02:10 - Childhood, Self Worth & Psychology

→ 00:05:48 - Emotional Regulation & Leadership

→ 00:09:08 - Breaking Emotional Patterns

→ 00:15:18 - How to Recognize Emotional Triggers

→ 00:17:40 - Nervous System & Body Signals

→ 00:20:34 - Breaking the Overwhelm Loop

→ 00:25:24 - Shifting From Stress to Gratitude

→ 00:28:00 - Work Life Balance & Stress

→ 00:32:00 - How Relationships Shape Us

→ 00:38:18 - Nervous System Regulation Tools

→ 00:40:48 - Refocusing Your Thoughts

→ 00:43:10 - Emotional Regulation in Parenting

→ 00:48:28 - Stress, Healthspan & Longevity

→ 00:53:02 - Relationships & Longevity

→ 00:58:40 - Fear & Relationship Conflict

→ 01:04:36 - Modeling Healthy Emotions for Kids

→ 01:08:16 - Where to Find Elisha Goldstein

Further Listening:

→ Why You Keep Overreacting + How to Regulate Your Nervous System | Jonny Miller

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Cholesterol has become one of the most debated topics in health, but how much do we really understand about what our lab results are telling us? Joined by Nick Norwitz, a Harvard-trained physician, researcher, and metabolic health expert, we explore the science behind cholesterol, statins, GLP-1 medications, ketogenic diets, and why questioning conventional wisdom can lead to better health decisions.

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Topics Discussed:

→ Are Statins Lowering LDL?

→ Can Oreos Lower Cholesterol?

→ How Do GLP-1s Work?

→ Can Keto Improve Metabolic Health?

→ What Do Blood Markers Mean?

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:01:30 - Keto for Ulcerative Colitis

→ 00:04:45 - LDL Cholesterol and Bloodwork Explained

→ 00:08:45 - Statins: Risks, Benefits and Informed Consent

→ 00:19:00 - The Oreo Cholesterol Experiment

→ 00:24:20 - Oreos vs. Statins for Lowering LDL

→ 00:31:10 - GLP-1 Drugs: Ozempic, Wegovy and Retatrutide

→ 00:34:00 - GLP-1 Drugs and Muscle Loss

→ 00:45:00 - Metabolic Health vs. Cholesterol

→ 00:51:30 - Peptides for Longevity and Performance

→ 00:56:00 - MOTS-c, Tesamorelin and Peptide Research

→ 00:57:40 - Peptide Safety, Side Effects and Sourcing

→ 01:13:15 - Nick Norwitz's Daily Health Routine

→ 01:18:20 - Where to Find Dr. Nick Norwitz

Show Links:

→ Nick Norwitz’s “Oreo Study”

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Kashif Khan, founder of The DNA Company and author of The DNA Way, to explore how understanding your genetics can completely change the way you approach your health. Kashif breaks down DNA in a way that actually feels actionable, showing us why the same diet, workout, supplement, or wellness protocol can create completely different outcomes from one person to the next.

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Topics Discussed:

→ How do your genes affect your health?

→ Can DNA determine your ideal diet?

→ How do genetics affect hormones?

→ Can your genes influence stress and sleep?

→ Should you test your DNA for health?

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:01:47 - How Do I Take Control?

→ 00:03:00 - Don’t Do Cardiovascular Exercises…

→ 00:08:29 - How Getting Sick Changed His Life

→ 00:15:38 - What Is DNA?

→ 00:19:40 - SNPs, Gene Variants + Missing Genes

→ 00:29:05 - Dopamine, Stress + Burnout Genetics

→ 00:34:00 - What Is Your Genetic Superpower?

→ 00:40:00 - Removing The Toxic Load

→ 00:45:23 - Why Testing Your Kids’ DNA Could Be Helpful

→ 00:48:55 - ADHD + Genetics in Children

→ 00:53:40 - PTSD + Trauma Through Genetics

→ 01:03:08 - Why Kashif Created Signal Health

→ 01:06:09 - Health Care vs Sick Care

→ 01:10:26 - Achieving Longevity With Good Health

Further Listening:

→ Alzheimer's Starts Decades Before Symptoms…Here's Why | David Perlmutter

Check Out Kashif:

→ The DNA Company | Use code BeWell to get $50 off the DNA test kit

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→ YouTube

→ Facebook

Check Out Kelly:

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→ Sweet Deal (Book)

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