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For my 40th birthday, I decided to invest in my health by undergoing a full body MRI scan through Ezra, a New York based healthcare AI startup utilizing medical imaging and artificial intelligence to provide individuals with a full body cancer screening service that's fast, accurate, and more affordable than ever.
Ezra is on a mission to create a new standard of preventative care and provide people with necessary knowledge to make decisions about their health. They look at 14 organs to advocate for early cancer detection as part of an annual health care screening.
In today's podcast, I chat with Emi Gal, the CEO and founder of Ezra, Dr. Carol DerSarkissian, who is the medical director, and Dr. Daniel Sodickson, who is the scientific advisor (you can find their full bios at the end of the episode). 
We cover Ezra's full body MRI diagnostic process, how MRIs work, the common question regarding false positives, the use of AI and the future of imaging, Ezra's goal to reduce costs, as well as my own test results, and a lot more! 
This is not a sponsored podcast, but since early detection is the most effective cure for cancer we currently have, I felt like this technology was important to highlight in podcast form. If you're interested in going through with this type of an investment for your health, you can head to ezra.com/bewell to learn a little bit more about this technology – and use code BEWELLBYKELLY for $150 off.
We also cover:
(00:01:31) Exploring Ezra’s Diagnostic Process
(00:10:14) Reviewing Kelly’s Ezra Report – Live!
(00:23:10) Ezra’s Inspiration for Finding a Solution for Cancer
(00:30:20) How Ezra Leverages AI for Cancer Screening
(00:35:30) Different Types of MRIs & Partnering With Image Centers
(00:42:32) Ezra Scoring Explained: Green to Yellow to Red
(00:53:59) Developing A Plan To Cut Cost & Increase Early Detection of Cancer
(00:58:22) Reducing Healthcare Costs & Appealing to Insurance Companies
(01:05:47) Opportunities Beyond Cancer Detection
(01:09:57) Dr. Dan: The MRI Expert
(01:18:15) How MRIs Work & Addressing False Positives
(01:32:33) The Latest Improvements With Ezra Flash AI & the Future of Imaging
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Resources:
Click here for full show notesWebsite: ezra.comInstagram: @ezraincFacebook: facebook.com/ezrainc
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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:
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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: @drtazmdRead: The Hormone Shift by Dr. Taz BhatiaWebsite: doctortaz.com
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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 notesWebsite: jeremyutley.designRead: IdeaFlow by Jeremy UtleyTwitter: twitter.com/jeremyutleyLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/jeremyutleyPodcast: The Paint & Pipette Instagram: instagram.com/jdutley 
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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.comInstagram: @meaghanbmurphyRead: Your Fully Charged Life by Meaghan B. Murphy
Connect with Kelly:
kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: 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 raisedWhat activities are simple but restoringHow to infuse more rest and ease into hectic transition times in your dayTips 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 systemWhy resistance to rest can be resistance to confronting emotionsSomatic practices for working through emotionsShifting 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, tooNavigating parenting challenges with tools that promote deeper connectionBuilding your capacity and resilience as a parent to show up for your kidsPractice for presence and attunementSaying no as a rest practiceSetting boundaries around being on the phoneWhat to do when you lose presence when you’re with your kids 
Resources:Read: Permission to Rest by Ashley NeeseInstagram: @ashley_neesePodcast: The Deeper CallSubstack: @thedeepercallWebsite: ashleyneese.comEpisode #94: The Power of the Exhale with Ashley Neese
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