Blood Sugar Balance, Motherhood, and Building a Business with Celebrity Nutritionist Kelly Leveque

#451: Caroling Potter joins me for an authentic and unfiltered discussion about her experience with postpartum depression and anxiety, and how she used ketamine to bring herself (and her brain) back from trauma. Caroline is the holistic nutritionist behind Flourish Living and Flourish Apothecary. She provides resources and works 1:1 with women in seasons of adrenal fatigue, sleep, anxiety and postpartum. Today we dig deep into postpartum, how ketamine therapy can rebuild the brain, the impact of stress on the brain, the process of healing and why it’s important to not stay stuck!  Follow Caroline on Instagram HERE Shop Flourish Apothecary HERE and use code BALANCED for free shipping! For more from Caroline, check out Flourish Living HERE   Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz and @balancedbitespodcast

#450: Before botox and filler, the best kept secret in Hollywood for smoothing out wrinkles and maintaining youthful skin was Frownies. Today we are sitting down with Helen Morrison, one of the heirs to the Frownies empire (and their social media maven).  Helen shares the history of her family-founded and family-run company that pioneered a simple yet effective solution for smoothing wrinkles non-invasively. We talk about how this beauty secret became mainstream, the growth of the company and its social media virality, how to deal with the haters and the effects of stress and tension on your face. Helen also shares the power of authenticity in marketing and what’s next for the beloved brand! Follow Helen on Instagram HERE Follow Frownies on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frownies/ For more on Frownies, or to shop their products, click HERE   Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz and @balancedbitespodcast

#449: Liz is FINALLY ready to share her big news! She announces the launch of her Daily Aminos+, the first product in her NEW line of supplements, specifically formulated for women 35+ and she wants YOU to have access to her exclusive discount code. In this episode, Liz reveals why amino acids are essential for women in midlife (and beyond) and highlights their benefits for supporting lean body mass, boosting energy levels, improving insulin sensitivity, and promoting overall wellness. She shares why she created the Ideal Age supplement line, the meaning behind the brand, why she added 2 crucial ingredients to the Daily Aminos+ (hint: it’s to level up your metabolic support!), her personal experience with supplementation, and so much more!  To pre-order the new Ideal Age Amino Acids, click HERE.  For the exclusive discount code: use code Liz15 for 15% off one and use code Liz20 for 20% off two or more. Comment end     Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz and @balancedbitespodcast

#448: Entrepreneur and Celebrity Nutritionist Kelly Leveque is here! Today we chat all about blood sugar, motherhood and her super power as an entrepreneur that you can apply to your own life. We dig into why you need to keep your blood sugar balanced, the importance of consuming more protein (especially during pregnancy!), how to get your kids to eat more wholesome foods and her hacks for cooking in the kitchen and feeding a family of 5! She also gives a rundown of her go-to beauty products for her glowing skin. Kelly is a best-selling author, wellness expert and celebrity holistic nutritionist. Her past clients have included Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, and Emmy Rossum. Kelly created the Fab 4 Formula so everyone can maintain balance in their life. Follow Kelly on Instagram HERE Listen to The Be Well Podcast HERE For more from Kelly, including recipes, check out her website Be Well By Kelly HERE   Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz and @balancedbitespodcast

#447: Did you miss Liz’s Metabolic Masterclass? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out this episode for a recap where Liz unpacks the vital topics of perimenopause, stress,  cortisol and hormones. To access the free Metabolic Masterclass replay, click HERE To sign up for Own Your Metabolism, click HERE To listen to the podcast episode on perimenopause, click HERE To listen to the podcast on what really happens to your metabolism as you age, click HERE   Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz and @balancedbitespodcast

#446: Not every symptom is related to perimenopause! In this episode, Liz dispels everything we think we know about perimenopause. From mood changes, shifts in libido, and menstrual irregularities to issues with focus and sleep, what is your body actually telling you?! Liz explores the idea that menopause may evolve in response to social, cultural, and evolutionary factors, and encourages you to embrace curiosity about the signals your body is sending. Sign up for the FREE Metabolic Masterclass at balancedbitespodcast.com Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz and @balancedbitespodcast  

#445: Sign up for the FREE Metabolic Masterclass at balancedbitespodcast.com Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz Real Food Liz Eat The Yolks Baby Making and Beyond Athletic Mom

#444: Sign up for the FREE Metabolic Masterclass at balancedbitespodcast.com Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz Real Food Liz Eat The Yolks Baby Making and Beyond Athletic Mom

#443: Today’s episode is real, raw, and revealing!  Registered and functional dietitian Michelle Shapiro is back and she had me open up about my own experience exploring GLP-1 medications. We discuss the benefits and risks of GLP-1 medications, intentional weight loss, factors that influence our health decisions and the importance of respecting individual health choices and embracing autonomy. For more from Michelle, you can find her @michelleshapirord on Instagram and via her Quiet the Diet podcast.   Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz Real Food Liz Eat The Yolks Baby Making and Beyond Athletic Mom

#442: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack co-wrote the NEW book Real Food for Fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN. She’s a certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, author of The Fifth Vital Sign, and host of the Fertility Friday Podcast. Lisa helps women uncover the connection between menstrual cycle health, fertility, and overall health. Real Food for Fertility: https://amzn.to/3SGsEqa Website: fertilityfriday.com Facebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays  Instagram: @FertilityFriday Twitter: @FertileFriday   Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz Real Food Liz Eat The Yolks Baby Making and Beyond Athletic Mom Thanks for listening!