30: Kelly Leveque on Weight Loss, Blood Sugar, Cancer and Pediatric Nutrition

This week, Morgan has a heart-to-heart with Dr. Dave Rabin, a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and entrepreneur who has studied the impact of chronic stress on the body for more than fifteen years. Dave and his team at the Apollo Clinic empower their clients to take control of their health by tapping into the body’s natural healing ability. In this episode, Dave discusses how heart rate variability (HRV) connects to the body’s stress levels and the effects that low HRV can have on athletic performance. He also shares with Morgan how analyzing his own dreams sparked an early interest in neuroscience, and how his innovative product, the Apollo Wearable, can improve the body’s resistance to stress.

In this week’s episode, we chat with Dr. Chris Rinsch, co-founder and CEO of the Swiss health sciences company, Timeline. With more than two decades of experience in mitochondrial health, he has published in scientific journals such as Nature Metabolism and Cell Reports Medicine. Chris discusses how the “powerhouse of the cell” affects aging and what we can do to get our mitochondria working at optimal levels. He also shares with Morgan about his company’s cellular health products, the role that pomegranate plays in stimulating mitochondria, and the differences between longevity (living longer) and health span (living well).  

Wellness advocate, self-taught chef, and New York Times best-selling author Danielle Walker joins Morgan for a candid conversation about grain-free living and the limitations of Western medicine. Danielle’s road to healthful eating began with an autoimmune disease diagnosis in her early 20s, after which she discovered a grain-free Paleo diet plan that would inspire five successful cookbooks. In this podcast, Danielle shares her recipe testing process, current eating routine, and all-time favorite cookbook. Morgan and Danielle also discuss the impact of elevated stress levels, stress-reduction techniques, and how EDMR therapy (typically used for post-trauma recovery) can help.     Find her latest cookbook, Healthy in a Hurry HERE! 

On this week’s podcast, Morgan has a candid conversation about aging with Katy Whalen, co-founder and CEO of the interactive women’s telehealth community Joi Women’s Wellness. After a long battle with infertility that included fatigue and weight issues, Katy went on a healing journey using peptide and hormone therapy. Katy discusses the stigma and misinformation surrounding perimenopause and how testosterone and other supplements can be used to treat symptoms, along with Ozempic peptide treatments and compounded medications. Morgan and Katy also get real about the guilt that may surface when women use supplements or medications to help them lose weight and how to deal with that “cheating” feeling.    Follow @joiwomenswellness to learn more! 

We’re chatting with author and professionally ranked triathlete Brad Kearns about peak performance, competitive mindset, and what it was like training with Primal Kitchen founder Mark Sisson as his coach. In addition to hosting several online Primal courses, such as the Primal Fitness Coach Expert Certification, Brad partnered with Mark to help write their New York Times bestseller, The Keto Reset Diet. In this episode, Brad and Morgan discuss metabolic flexibility and the importance of eliminating processed foods from one’s diet. Brad also shares his take on popular diets such as keto, carnivore, and Paleo and why his diet consists mainly of meat and fruit.   

In this week’s episode, Morgan explores the intricacies of thyroid health with subject matter expert and fellow podcast host Elle Russ. A bestselling author and coach, Elle is a proponent of searching for underlying causes of thyroid problems rather than simply following the conventional practice of treating symptoms. Follow along as Elle takes a deep dive into the differences between hypo- and hyperthyroid conditions, common and outlying symptoms (including fertility issues), testing options, and the potential benefits of adopting a Primal diet. She also shares confidence-boosting tips with Morgan from her latest book, Confident as Fu*k.     

Join us as Morgan talks with Ben Greenfield, human performance expert and bestselling author of 17 books, including Beyond Training, Fit Soul, and The Boundless Cookbook. In this episode, Ben offers his take on unconventional physical and endurance therapies such as breath work, oxygen input, and cold therapy. He also tackles the controversial off-label use of semaglutide drugs for weight loss, discusses the importance of good water filtration, and shares his secrets for maintaining wedded bliss.   

In this episode, engineer and health entrepreneur Roudy Nassif joins Morgan for an enlightening discussion on the effects that natural and indoor light can have on the body. After being diagnosed with ADHD, Roudy learned to bio hack his system using natural sunlight. His experience inspired him to found Vivarays, which makes light-filtering glasses that help balance circadian rhythms to support improved sleep and energy. Join us as Roudy helps Morgan overcome pregnancy insomnia and shares his insights on the connections between improved sleep and living an outdoor lifestyle. He also sheds light on the differences between Vivarays and typical blue light filtering glasses, and how his company’s innovative technology mimics temperature changes the body would naturally be exposed to.    

In this episode, Morgan chats with Joe Carr, founder and President of Serenity Kids, about his adult autism diagnosis and why he adopted a Paleo diet. Serenity Kids produces nutrient-dense baby food made with organic vegetables, high-quality oils, and pasture-raised meats from small family farms. Find out what inspired Joe to create Serenity Kids, how their grass-fed A2 formula works for babies with digestive issues, and how his experience with the Paleo lifestyle changed the way he feeds his family.   Plus, use code PRIMALKITCHEN for 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com!

Join us as Morgan tackles difficult questions about “The Big C” with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, author of The Cancer Revolution and founder/medical director of the Cancer Center for Healing and Center for New Medicine. Leigh shares what it was like growing up with health issues as a result of her mother’s treatment with a cancer-causing medication, and how that experience shaped her interest in chronic diseases. Morgan and Leigh also dive into the impact of stress and high-sugar diets on the body, plus key preventative measures that you can take.