05 August 2026
396: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Sleep, Behavior + Brain Development
Be Well by Kelly Leveque
About
I've had so many incredible conversations about parenting over the years that I wanted to bring some of my favorites together in one episode. We cover everything from picky eating and meal prep to airway health, sleep, environmental toxins, and raising resilient kids.
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Topics Discussed:
→ Why is my child a picky eater?
→ Can snoring affect my child's brain?
→ How can I reduce toxins at home?
→ What causes kids to feel dysregulated?
→ How can I help my child sleep better?
Sponsored By:
→ Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com.→ Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY
→ Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout.
→ Kosterina | You can shop all my favorites at https://www.kosterina.com/bewell and use code KELLY for 15% off your first order.
Timestamps:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:00:58 - Rachel Mansfield: Meal Prep For Families
→ 00:02:35 - Grocery Shopping
→ 00:05:28 - Favorite Meals
→ 00:12:07 - Kitchen Appliances
→ 00:14:16 - Picky Eating
→ 00:17:01 - Lindsay Dahl: Baby + toddler safety
→ 00:19:27 - Lowering Your Toxic Load
→ 00:24:54 - Testing Your Toxic Load
→ 00:27:21 - Legislation Changes
→ 00:29:55 - Third Party Testing
→ 00:32:55 - PFAs + Heavy Metals
→ 00:36:40 - Dr. Tracy Tran: Airway Health Explained
→ 00:41:33 - ADHD + Sleep Breathing
→ 00:43:31 - Adenoid Face + Tongue Ties
→ 00:48:50 - Kids’ Sleep Issues
→ 00:49:48 - Healthy Face Development
→ 00:51:21 - Airway Expansion
→ 00:53:54 - Alyssa Campbell: Guiding Kids Through Big Emotions
→ 00:57:54 - Connecting With Your Child
→ 01:00:58 - Needs + Emotions
→ 01:05:20 - Big Kid Issues
Further Listening:
→ Picky Eaters, Family Dinners, + Stress-Free Meal Systems | Rachel Mansfield
→ How to Protect Your Family from Everyday Toxins | Lindsay Dahl
→ Tongue Ties & Sleep Issues Every Parent Should Know | Dr. Tracy Tran
→ Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Raising Confident and Connected Children | Alyssa Campbell
Check Out Rachel:
→ Website: https://cadootz!.com/
→ Instagram: Instagram
→ New Book
Check Out Lindsay:
→ Website: https://lindsaydahl.com/
→ Instagram: @lindsay_dahl
→ Book: Cleaning House
Check Out Dr. Tracy Tran:
→ Instagram: @drtracytran
→ Website: https://www.drtracytran.com/
Check Out Alyssa:
→ Instagram: @seed.and.sew
→ Website: Seed & Sew
→ Book: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings
→ Podcast: Voices of Your Village
→ Free Resources
Check Out Kelly:
→ Instagram
→ Youtube
→ Facebook
→ Leave Us A Voice Message!
Topics Discussed:
→ Why is my child a picky eater?
→ Can snoring affect my child's brain?
→ How can I reduce toxins at home?
→ What causes kids to feel dysregulated?
→ How can I help my child sleep better?
Sponsored By:
→ Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com.→ Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY
→ Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout.
→ Kosterina | You can shop all my favorites at https://www.kosterina.com/bewell and use code KELLY for 15% off your first order.
Timestamps:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:00:58 - Rachel Mansfield: Meal Prep For Families
→ 00:02:35 - Grocery Shopping
→ 00:05:28 - Favorite Meals
→ 00:12:07 - Kitchen Appliances
→ 00:14:16 - Picky Eating
→ 00:17:01 - Lindsay Dahl: Baby + toddler safety
→ 00:19:27 - Lowering Your Toxic Load
→ 00:24:54 - Testing Your Toxic Load
→ 00:27:21 - Legislation Changes
→ 00:29:55 - Third Party Testing
→ 00:32:55 - PFAs + Heavy Metals
→ 00:36:40 - Dr. Tracy Tran: Airway Health Explained
→ 00:41:33 - ADHD + Sleep Breathing
→ 00:43:31 - Adenoid Face + Tongue Ties
→ 00:48:50 - Kids’ Sleep Issues
→ 00:49:48 - Healthy Face Development
→ 00:51:21 - Airway Expansion
→ 00:53:54 - Alyssa Campbell: Guiding Kids Through Big Emotions
→ 00:57:54 - Connecting With Your Child
→ 01:00:58 - Needs + Emotions
→ 01:05:20 - Big Kid Issues
Further Listening:
→ Picky Eaters, Family Dinners, + Stress-Free Meal Systems | Rachel Mansfield
→ How to Protect Your Family from Everyday Toxins | Lindsay Dahl
→ Tongue Ties & Sleep Issues Every Parent Should Know | Dr. Tracy Tran
→ Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Raising Confident and Connected Children | Alyssa Campbell
Check Out Rachel:
→ Website: https://cadootz!.com/
→ Instagram: Instagram
→ New Book
Check Out Lindsay:
→ Website: https://lindsaydahl.com/
→ Instagram: @lindsay_dahl
→ Book: Cleaning House
Check Out Dr. Tracy Tran:
→ Instagram: @drtracytran
→ Website: https://www.drtracytran.com/
Check Out Alyssa:
→ Instagram: @seed.and.sew
→ Website: Seed & Sew
→ Book: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings
→ Podcast: Voices of Your Village
→ Free Resources
Check Out Kelly:
→ Youtube