Be Well by Kelly Leveque Podcast

I sit down with Joe Hudson, the executive coach behind some of Silicon Valleys most successful leaders, to explore the hidden emotions driving anxiety, disconnection, and high performance. Joe shares how repressing feelings like fear and anger block our joyand how embracing them can lead to true transformation.

We talk about parenting with emotional awareness, the power of letting kids cry, and why Joe doesnt believe in traditional self-improvement. I also share a breakthrough realization about my marriage and reflect on the deep inner work thats transformed the way I show up in my relationships and everyday life.

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TOPICS DISCUSSED:

What does it mean to parent with emotional awareness?

How can repressed emotions affect our relationships?

Why doesnt Joe Hudson believe in self improvement?

How can embracing discomfort lead to personal transformation?

What breakthrough did Kelly have about her marriage?

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Timestamps: 

00:00:00 - Introduction 

00:02:46 - Being a girl dad 

00:06:20 - Parenting and relationship style   

00:09:16 - Age appropriate parenting 

00:12:37 - Repressed emotions showing up in adulthood

00:19:09 - Emotional disconnection in adults

00:21:30 - Fear, anger, and binary thinking 

00:27:01 - Let your child cry 

00:31:32 - Compartmentalizing your emotions

00:40:35 - Fear over connection 

00:44:19 - Anxiety is repressed excitement 

00:47:30 - The psychology behind dimming our own joy

00:54:14 - Feeling your emotions to get rid of them 

00:58:21 - I dont believe in self improvement

01:01:56 - Kellys breakthrough 

01:08:15 - Kellys childhood and bravery 

01:14:53 - How Joe connects with his daughters 

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In this episode, I’m joined by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the best friends and co-hosts behind the Almost 30 podcast. We talk about what it really means to trust your intuition, tune out the noise, and navigate life transitions with more honesty and ease.

We also dive into practices that have helped them stay grounded—from Internal Family Systems (IFS) to daily movement, nutrition, and mindset work. Whether you're moving through heartbreak, shifting careers, or just craving deeper alignment, this conversation is full of tools to support you.

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Timestamps: 

• 00:00:00 - Introduction 
• 00:03:16 - Honesty & vulnerability
• 00:05:04 - Tuning into self vs. outside noise
• 00:07:34 - Health trends & diet dangers
• 00:11:48 - Intuition & trusting your gut
• 00:14:11 - Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• 00:19:06 - Understanding behavior patterns
• 00:20:42 - Workout mindset shifts
• 00:22:39 - Recognizing alignment
• 00:26:19 - Relationship connection tips
• 00:32:21 - Defining real happiness
• 00:35:27 - Finding balance
• 00:37:29 - Divorce & emotional impact
• 00:43:20 - Friendship evolution
• 00:45:08 - Growth through singlehood
• 00:51:52 - Career advice for women
• 00:56:30 - Alter ego visualization
• 00:57:36 - Fear & scarcity mindset
• 01:01:01 - False Evidence Appearing Real
• 01:04:12 - Letting go of control
• 01:05:31 - Bounceback resilience
• 01:07:18 - Daily alignment rituals
• 01:09:54 - Digital detox benefits
• 01:14:10 - Food & movement habits
• 01:19:20 - Nutrition, cardio & peptides

Check Out Krista & Lindsey: 

• Krista Williams’s Instagram
• Lindsey Simcik’s Instagram
• Almost 30 Podcast 
• Almost 30 (Book)

Check Out Kelly: 

• Instagram
• YouTube

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nicole Cain to talk about her integrative, trauma-informed approach to anxiety and mental wellness. We explore how anxiety shows up in the body—through our thoughts, hormones, immune system, and gut—and what it takes to truly heal at the root.

Nicole shares insights from her book Panic Proof along with powerful tools like EMDR, hormone testing, and Ayurveda. Whether you're navigating anxiety yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation is packed with practical, whole-person strategies to find calm and reclaim your mental health.

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Topics Discussed:

• What is the root cause of anxiety and how can it be healed naturally?
• How does gut health affect mental health and anxiety?
• What is Dr. Nicole Cain’s approach to managing anxiety with integrative medicine?
• What is the connection between hormone imbalances and anxiety symptoms?

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Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction 
• 00:00:00 – Episode intro with Dr. Nicole Cain
• 00:01:41 – What is anxiety? Root causes explained
• 00:05:49 – Kelly’s personal anxiety journey
• 00:09:02 – Understanding the window of tolerance
• 00:10:36 – Anxiety, autonomy, and creative power
• 00:13:22 – Why suppressed emotions intensify anxiety
• 00:14:37 – Dr. Nicole’s story of living with anxiety
• 00:19:30 – What is thought anxiety?
• 00:24:32 – Tools to overcome thought anxiety
• 00:26:02 – Endocrine anxiety and stress hormones
• 00:32:21 – Hormonal imbalance, anxiety & HRT
• 00:35:35 – DUTCH testing
• 00:37:21 – Immune system’s link to anxiety
• 00:40:34 – Gut-brain axis and mental health
• 00:42:13 – Lifestyle changes for anxiety relief
• 00:43:32 – Dr. Nicole’s full intake process
• 00:49:31 – Using Ayurveda and Kapha for anxiety
• 00:51:58 – Exercises to calm anxiety naturally
• 00:57:55 – Brain science: prefrontal cortex vs. lizard brain
• 01:01:55 – Interoception and body awareness
• 01:06:28 – How to become panic proof

Further Listening:

• Prioritizing Hormonal Health with Dr. Carrie Jones

Check Out Dr. Nicole: 

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In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Gabby Reece—former pro beach volleyball player, NYT bestselling author, fitness icon, and entrepreneur. From breaking records at Florida State to co-creating XPT and HIGHX with her husband, big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton, Gabby has continually pushed the boundaries of performance and wellness. We talk about identity beyond achievement, how she’s navigated motherhood and ambition, and what it really means to live with strength and grace.

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Topics Discussed: 

• How did Gabby Reece transition from professional sports to becoming a leader in the wellness industry?
• What inspired Gabby Reece to co-create XPT and HIGHX with Laird Hamilton?
• What are Gabby Reece’s top tips for balancing motherhood, career, and personal health?
• How does Gabby Reece define strength and resilience in today’s world?
• What are Gabby Reece’s daily wellness habits for staying fit, focused, and energized?

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Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction 
• 00:01:30 – Life Lessons from Pro Volleyball
• 00:04:33 – How to Build Mental Resilience
• 00:07:15 – Managing Highs and Lows in Life
• 00:09:52 – Emotional Awareness & Self-Honesty
• 00:13:50 – Getting Back Into Your Body
• 00:17:31 – The Power of Self Check-Ins
• 00:21:06 – Can Women Really “Have It All”?
• 00:21:45 – Flywheel vs. Bucket: Energy Management
• 00:26:53 – Entrepreneurship While Raising Kids
• 00:31:37 – How to Set Career Boundaries
• 00:34:53 – Quality Time with Children: What Matters
• 00:38:34 – Gabby’s Keys to a Strong Marriage
• 00:43:22 – Love Languages, Habits & Humor
• 00:47:39 – Entrepreneurship as a Personal Growth Tool
• 00:50:23 – Growing a Wellness Brand
• 00:51:50 – Starting a Business from Scratch
• 00:57:05 – Learning to Say No with Confidence
• 00:58:56 – Shifting Your Mindset After Mistakes
• 01:01:35 – Staying Positive Through Challenges
• 01:05:26 – Breaking the Victim Mentality
• 01:09:16 – Mentorship & Controlling What You Can
• 01:11:58 – How to Know When to Let Go
• 01:13:30 – Gentle Parenting Explained
• 01:16:05 – Parenting Wins & Learning Moments
• 01:20:27 – Birth Order, Learning Styles & Kids
• 01:24:26 – Stop Caring What People Think

Further Listening 

• How to Reignite Intimacy, Communicate Better & Fix Relationship Burnout | Dr. Morgan Cutlip

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Dr. Jessica Zucker joins me to talk about her powerful new book Normalize It, which calls for breaking the silence around women’s mental, emotional, and physical health. We dive into the stigma that still surrounds miscarriage, reproductive choices, sexual trauma, and menopause—and how true healing starts when we’re willing to have the hard conversations.

We also explore the emotional weight so many women carry across their lives, from body image struggles to working mom guilt and perfectionism. Jessica shares her insights on aging naturally, setting boundaries with social media, and raising daughters in a culture that often pressures women to stay quiet.

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Topics Discussed:

• What inspired Dr. Jessica Zucker to write Normalize It and how does it build on her #IHadaMiscarriage movement?
• How can open conversations about miscarriage and menopause support women’s mental health?
• What are the emotional challenges women face across different stages of life?
• How do women set healthy boundaries with social media?

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Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction 
• 00:04:42 - Writing normalize it 
• 00:10:30 - Kelly’s miscarriage 
• 00:13:03 - Reproduction and control 
• 00:17:34 - Destigmatizing women’s health 
• 00:23:40 - Women & shame 
• 00:28:52 - Working Mom Guilt 
• 00:35:22 - Kelly & Chris 
• 00:39:46 - Time wealth 
• 00:42:41 - Perfectionism & motherhood advice
• 00:47:08 - Mothers, Daughters, & Purperity  
• 00:49:20 - Social media boundaries 
• 00:52:35 - Compliments & attention 
• 00:55:16 - Aging naturally
• 00:56:29 - Perimenopause, Menopause, & breast cancer
• 00:59:11 - Teaching body image 

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