We don’t have to fear Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline like generations before us. Thanks to dedicated researchers and doctors like today’s guest, we know why Alzheimer’s happens – and how to prevent it.

Dr. Dale Bredesen received his undergraduate degree from Caltech and his medical degree from Duke University. In 2013, he returned to UCLA as the director of the Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research. The Bredesen Laboratory studies the basic mechanisms underlying the neurodegenerative process and the translation of the knowledge into effective therapies for Alzheimer's disease. He has published over 230 papers and has written two New York Times bestselling books, The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline, and The End Of Alzheimer's Program. 

In today's episode, he fills us in on everything he knows about how to protect your brain from this disease, what Alzheimer's is, how we can reverse and prevent it, and blood tests that can indicate our odds of getting it. 

Dr. Bredesen is a beacon of hope for so many of us and for families that have been affected by this disease. Knowing that we have the tests to catch early signs of cognitive decline and can harness the power of the Bredesen Protocol to fight inflammation through diet and lifestyle changes in our earlier years means that we can end Alzheimer’s.

We also cover…

(00:01:53) Preventing Alzheimer’s

(00:06:56) The 4 Stages of Alzheimer’s

(00:16:12) Understanding the Root Cause of Alzheimer’s

(00:22:40) Alzheimer’s Testing 101

(00:25:52) Addressing the Glucose Energetic Emergency

(00:30:48) The Bredesen Protocol: Diet Recommendations To Prevent Alzheimer’s

(00:38:36) What Leads to Brain Inflammation & How To Identify It

(00:47:12) Why Alzheimer’s Is a Women Centric Disease

(00:50:22) Best-in-Class Methods for Reducing Brain Inflammation

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Resources:

• Click here for full show notes
• Read: The End of Alzheimer's by Dr. Dale Bredesen
• Read: The End of Alzheimer's Program by Dr. Dale Bredesen
• Website: apollohealthco.com
• Instagram: @drdalebredesen

Connect with Kelly:

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• Instagram: @bewellbykelly
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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In today's episode, I welcome back my friend, Dr. Taz Bhatia. She's a board certified integrative medicine physician, wellness expert, and founder of CenterSpringMD, an award winning medical and wellness practice in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on health transformation. 

She’s gained national recognition as the best selling author of the books What Doctors Eat, The 21 Day Belly Fix, and Super Woman Rx. Her integration of eastern medicine wisdom with modern science along with her unique power type discovery has led to featured segments on Today and Good Morning America.

Today, we talk about her latest book, The Hormone Shift: Balance Your Body and Thrive Through Midlife and Menopause. This book is for women of all ages. It's full of information that every woman should understand how their hormones shift, and how to bring them back into balance.

We talk about the important connection between gut health and hormones, how to teach teenagers to prioritize nutrition and sleep, the five major hormone shifts and what to expect in them, tips for preventing postpartum depletion, autoimmune disease, PCOS, and what you can do to combat environmental toxins and reduce cortisol naturally.

We also cover…

(01:24) Dr. Taz’s Guide to Navigating Hormone Shifts

(09:04) The 5 Major Hormonal Shifts & What To Expect

(18:12) Teaching Teenagers About Prioritizing Their Sleep & Nutrition

(21:32) Tips for Helping Teenagers Manage Their Schedules To Lower Stress

(23:51) Breaking Down the Cortisol Steal

(26:32) Nutrients Needed To Rebalance the Body Naturally

(29:42) How To Start Making Simple Changes To Support Your Hormones

(34:19) Overall Hormone Superstars & 5 Hormone Traps

(38:32) Kelly’s Postpartum & Busy Mom Nutrition Hacks

Resources:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Read: The Hormone Shift by Dr. Taz Bhatia
• Website: doctortaz.com

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com
• Instagram: @bewellbykelly
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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Flexing your creativity muscle plays a huge role in wellness that is often overlooked. If you don’t consider yourself a “creative” person, you might be surprised by what today’s guest, innovation expert and Stanford professor Jeremy Utley, has to say about the discipline of imagination and how it can be used to affect your life and the world in a positive way. 

Jeremy Utley is one of the world's leading experts in innovation. Over the last 12 years, he served as the Director of Education at Stanford's renowned Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (aka the D School), where his courses have been experienced by nearly a million students worldwide.

Jeremy advises corporate leaders on how to embed the methods and mindsets of design into their organization and works with professionals to cultivate a robust personal creative practice. As the co-host of Stanford's Masters of Creativity, he shines the spotlight on creative practice across disciplinary boundaries. 

On top of blogging and podcasting, he's also the general partner at Freespin Capital and co-author of IdeaFlow, which offers a proven strategy for coming up with great ideas by yourself and with your team. 

In this conversation, Jeremy shares how to find inspiration, how to know if an idea is “good” through scrappy experimentation, lessons for entrepreneurs from our personal experiences, and how practicing the idea quota can make magic happen. 

If you ever shut down your creative thinking or you thought you didn't have it within you, Jeremy's here to show you otherwise.

We also cover…

(02:00) Why Creativity Is Wellness & How To Open Your Mind to Creative Possibilities

(28:00) Tips for Building the Discipline of Inspiration

(53:00) Why Taking Action Is Key for Creative Problem Solving

(01:19:00) One Simple Thing To Do To Get Started With Being Creative

Resources:

• Click here for full show notes
• Website: jeremyutley.design
• Read: IdeaFlow by Jeremy Utley
• Twitter: twitter.com/jeremyutley
• Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley
• Podcast: The Paint & Pipette 
• Instagram: instagram.com/jdutley 

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com
• Instagram: @bewellbykelly
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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Meet my mom role model, Meaghan B. Murphy. Meaghan is a powerhouse known for her high energy, upbeat personality, and her "yay" lifestyle. She's not just your average magazine editor; she's currently the Editor in Chief at Woman's Day magazine, co-host of the Off the Gram podcast, and an on-air TV personality. 

But Meaghan’s expertise doesn't stop there. She's a certified personal trainer, a breast cancer previvor, and a master of MacGyver-style life hacks – all with three children, a labradoodle, and a knack for holiday decorations, she's a true happiness hacker.

In this contagiously inspiring episode, we explore the strategies outlined in her book, Your Fully Charged Life, designed to help you live a more optimistic and joyful life. We dive into how her insights are particularly valuable for working moms and anyone seeking to inject a little more "yay" into their daily routine, shedding light on how life’s most painful and challenging times can infuse your life with more presence, grace and gratitude.

We also discuss what overcoming an eating disorder in her teens taught her, navigating the delicate balance of motherhood and career, Meaghan's inspiring journey as a breast cancer previvor, her proactive decision to undergo a double mastectomy due to genetic factors, and the tools of resilience she relied on in the process. 

She shares so many helpful, practical tools that can instantly brighten your life, so without further ado, let's jump into this uplifting conversation with Meaghan B. Murphy.

We also cover…

(02:00) Jumping Into Challenges & Fostering Open Communication With Your Kids

(28:00) Tools for Cultivating Happiness & Grounding in Gratitude Daily

(43:00) Building Resilience through Hardships & Tips for Owning Your Time

Resources:

• Website: meaghanbmurphy.com
• Instagram: @meaghanbmurphy
• Read: Your Fully Charged Life by Meaghan B. Murphy

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com
• Instagram: @bewellbykelly
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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Today we have the incredible Ashley Neese with us again, a renowned breathwork teacher, somatic practitioner, author, mother, land steward and dear friend of mine. Ashley is not only the host of The Deeper Call podcast, where she offers restorative conversations and somatic practices to foster connection and regeneration, but she's also the author of the newly released book, Permission to Rest.

And let me tell you – this book is a game-changer for parents and young people alike, offering 35 transformative practices to find rest and reconnect with themselves. 

With over a decade of experience in the realms of embodiment, transformation, and renewal, Ashley is here to share her wisdom and insights for how to embrace real rest, the importance of somatic practices, balancing parenthood and self-care, and creating a nurturing environment for emotional growth. 

She's truly a 2023 version of Mother Teresa, extending her care and knowledge to all who seek it. In this episode, we dive into Ashley's journey and her mission to empower individuals to feel their emotions, put a pin in them, and schedule time for self-care. So, if you're looking to embrace your feelings, be present in life, and strengthen your relationships, you're in for a real treat. 

We also cover…

(02:00) Learning to Downshift in Stressful Moments

• What inspired Ashley to write Permission to Rest 
• How our resistance to rest stems from how we were raised
• What activities are simple but restoring
• How to infuse more rest and ease into hectic transition times in your day
• Tips for managing meltdowns in the moment

(19:00) Making Space for Processing Emotions 

• Exploring tolerance versus capacity 
• Understanding the body’s capacity for stress in the nervous system
• Why resistance to rest can be resistance to confronting emotions
• Somatic practices for working through emotions
• Shifting the stress response cycle 
• How to develop your relationship with grief 
• Ashley’s process for making space to process grief or other emotions

(37:00) Expanding Your Capacity for Rest & Presence 

• How learning to rest can impact your kids, too
• Navigating parenting challenges with tools that promote deeper connection
• Building your capacity and resilience as a parent to show up for your kids
• Practice for presence and attunement
• Saying no as a rest practice
• Setting boundaries around being on the phone
• What to do when you lose presence when you’re with your kids 

• Read: Permission to Rest by Ashley Neese
• Instagram: @ashley_neese
• Podcast: The Deeper Call
• Substack: @thedeepercall
• Website: ashleyneese.com
• Episode #94: The Power of the Exhale with Ashley Neese

• kellyleveque.com
• Instagram: @bewellbykelly
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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Shawn Stevenson is all over the internet, social media feeds, and bestseller bookshelves with his fresh and relatable takes on family nutrition, microcultures, and attainable health and wellness tips. Today, he joins the show to spotlight his new book, the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook.

We dive right into the deep end, setting the stakes on how seriously he deems our food culture to be at risk, explaining how and why cultures and microcultures affect our health and longevity. We also get Shawn’s backstory, raised in a food desert with rare and concerning health issues of his own – severe asthma, a broken hip while running track, and a degenerative disc disease diagnosis at 20.

From there, Shawn shines a bright light on his miraculous recovery and resulting lifelong dedication to informing and educating the masses on his learnings.

Shawn’s powerful stream of consciousness on these subjects rivals anyone in the game – informed by his rich educational background and familiarity with modern research (see links below), packed with easy everyday tips and recipes, and ignited by a palpable passion to energize people of all walks of live to get moving in the right direction.

We also cover…

(02:00) Inspirations for the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook 

• Lifestyle shifts that occur with a growing family 
• Processed vs. ultra-processed foods 
• Artificial flavors, additive colors, and glyphosate
• Trends in Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods Among US Youths (Study)
• Commentary on Chronic Disease Prevention in 2022 (Study)
• The Past 200 Years in Diabetes (Study)
• Epigenetic influencers on gene expression 
• Helping families to control the controllables

(22:00) Shawn’s Upbringing, Background & Diagnosis  

• Growing up in a food desert 
• Breaking his hip as a standout track athlete
• Diagnosed with degenerative disc disease
• Taking responsibility for our lives 

(40:00) Getting Serious About Your Menu at Home 

• Exposing your family to real foods 
• Tricky marketing by the ultra processed food industry 
• The impact of blood sugar on your health
• Food scientists have manipulated our desire to eat tasty things
• Flavor as an intelligence advantage

(48:00) Actionable Tips to Transforming Your Microculture 

• Consuming real foods should be enjoyable 
• Eating foods that improve our metabolic health, cognitive function, our sleep quality, etc. 
• How to get kids involved
• Cost vs. convenience vs. nutrition 
• Example-setting power of eating as a family 
• Shared Family Meals Related to the Nutritional Health of Children? (Study)
• Effect of Family Meals on Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Intake (Study)
• Strategies to make family meals rewarding and consistent

Resources:

• Read: Eat Smarter Family Cookbook by Shawn Stevenson
• Read: Eat Smarter by Shawn Stevenson
• Instagram: @shawnmodel
• The Model Health Show: themodelhealthshow.com
• YouTube: TheShawnModel

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com
• Instagram: @bewellbykelly
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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I’m happy to have the esteemed Dr. William Wallace, Chief Scientific Officer for several prominent Midwestern nutraceutical companies, join us today. With a master’s degree in exercise and nutrition science and a Ph.D. in health and human performance, Dr. Wallace has a wealth of experience, knowledge, and insight when it comes to understanding what supplements to take (and of course, not take). 

His doctoral work focused on the use of cognitive enhancement agents in college students, and he's published peer reviewed literature and conducted research in fields of exercise and nutrition science. Additionally, he has extensive experience in the nutraceutical field and has conducted work in every stage of research and development including clinical research, product development, quality, and compliance.

Today, we explore structuring a diet for optimal nutrient intake, the balancing act between supplements and whole foods, and the future of personalized supplementation – diving deep into magnesium and Omega-3s as we explore the characteristics of a healthy diet. 

Get ready for an enlightening conversation that bridges the world of academic research with the practical, everyday needs of individuals seeking to enhance their health and performance through informed nutritional choices. Dr. Wallace is such a great resource for what is practical, looking at the research and helping all of us supplement a little bit better.

We also cover…

(02:00) The Role Supplements Play in Optimizing Health

• Moving from academic research to product development in sports supplementation

• Life Extension: lifeextension.com

• The main drivers of sports nutrition and supplementation

• What nutrients most people may be deficient in

• How to determine which supplements you do or do not need

• What to look for in choline, magnesium, and Omega-3 supplements

(31:00) Characteristics of a Healthy Diet + Magnesium Deep Dive

• Structuring your diet for optimizing nutrients

• 4 characteristics of a healthy diet 

• The importance of fiber and types of supplements to take

• Symptoms of suboptimal magnesium

• Does the type of magnesium supplement really matter? 

(42:00) Balancing Supplements With a Nutritious Diet & Insights on Omega-3s

• A day in the life of William’s diet

• Dr. Wallace shares his hero foods

• Being flexible and consistent with the big picture of your diet 

• Recommendations for fish intake and Omega-3s

• Omega-3 supplement recommendations

• How to check on the sourcing and sustainability of a supplement

• The future of personalized supplementation

* Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement. 

Resources:

• Instagram: @dr.williamwallace

• Podcast: Nutrients Podcast

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com

• Instagram: @bewellbykelly

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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In today’s modern world we have everything, and yet we are more anxious and more depressed than ever. Our bodies are telling us that the world we've created for ourselves is not sustainable. So what if instead of judging ourselves, we get curious about what is going on beneath the surface? Dr. John Delony is here to dive into this question and share his 6 daily choices that can help you build a non-anxious life. He is a bestselling author, mental health expert, and host of The John Delony Show. He has two PhDs, over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response, and higher education, and his goal is to help people navigate through tough decisions, improve their relationships, and believe they're worth being well. 

He's the author of two bestselling books, Own Your Past, Change Your Future and Redefining Anxiety, and today we talk about his new book, Building A Non-Anxious Life and his authentic and applicable real world takeaways for managing anxiety. If you struggle with over achieving, find yourself lashing out at friends and family, or staying distracted and numb to avoid confronting things in your life, Dr. Delony’s message is clear. You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. The relatable stories and mindset shifts John presents in his book and in this episode will give you practical guidance towards slowly making changes that can lead you towards a happier, healthier, non-anxious life. I loved this book and I love this episode. If this episode resonates with you, make sure to share it with someone in your life who could benefit from it, too.

We also cover…

(01:00) Exploring Anxiety & Loneliness in the Modern Age

• 196. How to Take Charge of Your Financial Wellness with Rachel Cruze

• John’s personal journey with anxiety

• How we've created the loneliest generation in human history

• Living in the distraction economy and avoiding discomfort

• What anxiety really is 

• My relationship with anxiety 

• The 6 daily choices to build a non anxious life

• Taking inventory of the light as well as dark in your life

• What’s on the other side of trauma if you look for it 

(36:00) Fostering Connection & Freedom in Adulthood

• Why connection and community are vital

• Supporting our partners in making time for community and connection

• How to create freedom with smart finances 

• Understanding how much are lives are run by other people

• Ways to cultivate connection in our communities

• Advice for making friends as an adult 

(01:00:00) Navigating Life’s Challenges with Mindfulness & Intention

• Being intentional, mindful, and building a relationship of faith 

• Creating awareness around the story you tell yourself

• Curiously investigating your responses to challenging situations

• Determining when enough is enough when it comes to achievement

• Getting comfortable with shifting priorities in different phases of life

• Putting in the work to live a non anxious life

Resources:

• Instagram: @johndelony

• Read: Building A Non-Anxious Life by Dr. John Delony

• YouTube: The Dr. John Delony Show

• TikTok: @johndelony

• Facebook: @JohnDelony

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com

• Instagram: @bewellbykelly

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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Welcome back again my friends to the Be Well podcast. In this roundtable-style recap, featuring five more all-star guests, we expand on a recent compilation episode which previewed core pillars of mental and physical health.

You can check out full episodes featuring these guests for an expanded version of what you'll hear today, below, and explore the rest of the show's feed (approaching 300 episodes!) to drill down on the themes that mean the most to you and your family.

In this roundtable, we draw knowledge from previous episodes featuring leading experts:

• Dr. Mark Hyman, Young Forever: The Latest Roadmap to Longevity #237

• Dr. Andrew Huberman, How to Counter Anxiety + Sleep Like a Baby #1

• Dr. Christian Gonzalez, Healing From Within #159

• Sal Di Stefano, A Holistic Approach to Building Strength & Improving Health #184

• Dr. Apostolos Lekkos, Functional Medicine 101 + Balancing the Mind, Body & Spirit #9

As we all know, technology and research are always changing, but the basics of being healthy remain largely the same from year to year, decade to decade , even generation to generation – making these episodes, and so many others, an evergreen source of information.

If you're digging this format let me know! And click back to episodes 262, 265, and 266 where we assembled roundtable talks on blood sugar basics, raising healthy kids, and healthy lifestyle habits.

We also cover…

(01:28) Live to 120: Hacking the Hallmarks of Aging (Dr. Mark Hyman)

• Blue Zones: Where people live to 100 and beyond

• Diet tips for ultimate longevity 

• Avoiding ultra-processed foods and sugar

• Flours and breads are just as bad a sugar

• Why we should learn about and prioritize phytochemicals

• Understanding how to regulate protein intake

• Supporting muscle synthesis 

• Eating for your microbiome 

• Read: Young Forever by Dr. Mark Hyman

(08:46) Overcoming Harmful Effects of Anxiety & Stress (Dr. Andrew Huberman)

• Defining anxiety vs. fear vs. courage

• How the autonomic nervous system works

• How changes in alertness impact your vision

• Three proven ways to control anxiety 

• Panoramic view: Opening up your POV

• Why looking at a sunset is so relaxing

• Emphasized breathing: Focusing on exhale 

• The important role of the diaphragm

• Deliberate decompression: Meditation, bodywork, etc.

• When you should embrace the stress 

• Controlling your voice

(24:28) Supporting the Body Through Balance (Dr. Christian Gonzalez)

• Trauma’s long term role in physical health 

• Disease as an opportunity to look within

• Understanding the sympathetic nervous system 

• Emptying our cup: Free and easy tips

• Supporting your circadian rhythm 

• Natural light as a healer 

• Benefits of movement and grounding 

• Turning “off” before bedtime

• Recommended air filters

• Beware of bleach and toxic cleaning supplies 

(38:58) Benefits of Strength Training (Sal Di Stefano)

• Exposing lies of weight loss industry 

• Weightlifting for the average woman 

• Supporting a healthy hormone profile 

• How muscle memory works 

• Recommended movements and gym exercises 

• Important psychological motivators 

• Acknowledging that you deserve to be taken care of 

(53:00) Understanding the Causes of Adrenal Fatigue (Dr. Apostolos Lekkos)

• Diagnosing adrenal fatigue 

• DUTCH urine cortisol tests

• Cortisol’s effect on the body 

• How he heals adrenal fatigue 

• Counteracting stress in your life 

• How to practice box breathing 

* Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement. 

Resources:

• Dr. Mark Hyman, Website: drmarkhyman.com

• Dr. Mark Hyman, YouTube: Dr. Mark Hyman

• Dr. Mark Hyman, Instagram: @drmarkhyman

• Dr. Andrew Huberman, Website: hubermanlab.com

• Dr. Andrew Huberman, YouTube: Huberman Lab

• Dr. Andrew Huberman, Instagram: @hubermanlab

• Dr. Christian Gonzalez, Website: docgonzalez.com

• Dr. Christian Gonzalez, YouTube: Heal Thy Self (Dr. Christian Gonzalez)

• Dr. Christian Gonzalez, Instagram: @dr.christian.gonzalez

• Sal Di Stefano, Website: mindpumpmedia.com/sal-bio

• Sal Di Stefano, YouTube: Sal Di Stefano

• Sal Di Stefano, Instagram: @mindpumpdistefano

• Dr. Apostolos Lekkos, Website: drlekkos.com

• Dr. Apostolos Lekkos, Instagram: @dr_lekkos

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com

• Instagram: @bewellbykelly

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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I'm so excited to welcome Dr. Morgan Cutlip back to the show. Dr. Morgan has a PhD in psychology, and she's a highly sought-after relationship expert. She knows what it feels like to lose yourself in motherhood and she's determined to help mothers navigate it better. Throughout her career, she has helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide learn how to form and maintain healthy relationships.

Dr. Morgan has been featured On Good Morning America, Teen Vogue, The New York Times, Women's Health Magazine, Mops International, Loveology. Her brand new book, Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself, is available now. 

In today’s episode, we dive into what the research says about striving to be a perfect parent, and tools for managing the realities of motherhood. I love how Dr. Morgan gives examples from her own life showing how competing priorities and unmanaged expectations can lead us to feel like we’re failing as parents – and uncovering why we put so much pressure on ourselves. 

She effectively combines her expertise as a psychologist and experience as a mom together in her book to provide practical tips for how to prioritize our time and check in with ourselves – all in order to show up in ways that bring us more peace. Check out Dr. Morgan’s Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself to dive deeper into supporting yourself in parenthood and in life.

We also cover…

(01:00) Unpacking Identity Conflicts That All Moms Go Through

• Read: Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself by Dr. Morgan Cutlip

• Identity, your needs vs. the needs of everyone and everything else

• Risk in losing touch with your own priorities 

• Tapping into your personal power to dictate your life

• How Kelly’s mom influenced her mindset as a mother 

• Acknowledging and reframing our judgements of other moms 

• We’re not empty nesters, we’re bird launchers 

(11:00) Ideals vs. Reality: Setting Healthy Expectations 

• Studying the the idealization of motherhood

• What does it mean (to you) to be a good mom?

• Understanding feelings of guilt, shame, and falling short

• How Dr. Morgan’s mom influenced her mindset as a mother

• How Kelly manages her own expectations in the home

• Grieving for your old narrative and accepting the pain of prioritization 

• Inherent risk in setting impossible standards 

• Untangling me time vs. work time

• Finding untapped power in behavioral change 

(29:00) Identifying the 5 Components of Intensive Mothering

• The Cultural Contradictions of Motherhood by Sharon Hays

• Essentialism, believe that other people can dutifully care for your children 

• Child-centered, know that they can’t be your entire world

• Fulfillment, understand that being a mother won’t complete you

• Stimulating, stepping down as entertainment director for the family

• Challenging, it doesn’t have to be hard to be effective 

• Decoding a desire to create control over your environment

• Removing perfection from parenting 

• Working with Tina Bryson 

• Panting positive seeds of personal growth 

(42:00) Loving Your Kids Without Losing Yourself

• Background and meaning of Relationship Attachment Model (RAM)

• Intro to the 5 points of connection 

• Knowing yourself deeply 

• Dr. Bronner’s peppermint shower experiences 

• Previewing prompts from Dr. Morgan’s new book

• Read: Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself by Dr. Morgan Cutlip

• Beach moments where Kelly feels the most aligned 

• Stacking fulfilling experiences with your kids

• Dr. Morgan’s personal story and why she wrote her new book

• Bringing today’s lessons into the home

• Reconnecting your disconnected relationships 

• Finding Fairness, Balance & Intimacy in Your Relationship with Dr. Morgan Cutlip #57

• Kelly reflects on reading Dr. Morgan’s book

Resources:

• Website: drmorgancutlip.com

• Read: Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself by Dr. Morgan Cutlip

• Instagram: @drmorgancutlip

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com

• Instagram: @bewellbykelly

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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