Episodes
In this week's episode, Kelsey is joined by Dr Robynne Chutkan - board certified integrative gastroenterologist, microbiome expert, and best selling author of her books, Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, The Bloat Cure, and The Anti-Viral Gut. Dr. Chutkan received her bachelor’s from Yale University and her medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, and has served on the faculty at Georgetown Hospital since 1997. In 2004, Dr. Chutkan founded the Digestive Center for...
Published 04/18/24
In this week's episode Kelsey is joined by Dr Tara Swart - neuroscientist, medical doctor, executive advisor, senior lecturer at MIT Sloan, podcast host, and author of her best-selling book ‘The Source’.  Tune into this insightful, educational and ultra empowering episode to hear Dr Swart’s journey to how she got where she is today, her take on manifestation, gratitude, positive psychology, different types of stress and the impact it has on our bodies.  You will not want to miss this...
Published 04/10/24
In this weeks episode, Kelsey is joined by Ashley Kidd - the most accomplished female wake surfing athlete of all time with an incredible 7x World Champion wake surfing titles under her belt, and 10x USA National Champion titles.  Inspiring a new generation of female athletes to carve their own paths on the water, Ashley is one of the most progressive and challenging women’s Wake Surfing competitors in the sports history. Growing up scared of the water, it wasn’t until she was around 13...
Published 04/04/24
In this week’s episode Kelsey is joined by special guest Dr Uma Naidoo - a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, trained nutrition specialist, best selling author and an internationally regarded medical pioneer in the filed of Nutritional Psychiatry. Considered Harvard’s Mood Food Expert, Dr Naidoo talks to Kelsey about her latest book - Calm Your Mind With Food - touching on everything from healing your relationship with food, to the gut brain connection, the link between food...
Published 03/28/24
This week’s episode is all about motherhood. Following her son’s recent birthday, Kelsey reflects on the ten key lessons she has learnt time and time again following her first ten years of motherhood, touching on everything from mom guilt to mom comparison, prioritising yourself and finding time to be present amongst the chaos. Kelsey also shares a heartfelt poem she originally started writing when her son turned four.   0:30 - Life update from Kelsey  2:30 - Episode introduction  2:50 -...
Published 03/21/24
Kelsey is joined by special guests Dr Ruchi Gupta & Susie Hultquist to delve deeper into the scientific understanding of life-threatening allergies, key statistics, the importance of community & raising awareness, and to discuss the crucial & hopeful advancements being made in this field. Dr Ruchi Gupta: Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, is a Professor of Pediatrics & Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a Clinical Attending at Ann & Robert H. Lurie...
Published 03/15/24
As someone who has lived with severe anaphylaxis to both tree nuts and peanuts her entire life, Kelsey understands firsthand the fear and frustration that comes with food allergies.  Despite her best efforts and constant vigilance, Kelsey's allergy has almost taken her life, twice. Food allergies affect an estimated 32 million Americans including 5.6 million children under age 18. That’s one in 13 children, or roughly two in every classroom (FARE). Anaphylaxis can occur within seconds or...
Published 03/08/24
TW: This episode includes conversation around eating disorders and disordered eating. In honour of Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2024, Kelsey Wells and Kayla Jessop - Registered Dietitian, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and an approved supervisor - have joined forces to raise awareness of and provide education on the prevalence of disordered eating and eating disorders in the United States. This episode is real, raw and honest - covering everything from Kelsey’s very personal...
Published 03/01/24
TW: In this episode, Danae shares her story which involves her eating disorder.  This week's episode features none other than the incredibly inspiring Danae Mercer! With more than 2.3 million followers, and recently on the cover of the UK’s Times Magazine, Danae is a beacon of positivity in the social media world and is helping to reshape the narrative around women’s bodies; promoting everything from body confidence to self-love. In this episode Kelsey and Danae discuss everything from body...
Published 02/22/24
It is Valentines Day and today’s episode is all about love and more importantly - self-love.  This time of year, and this holiday in particular, can be hard and a bit lonely for many people. For anyone experiencing heart break, grief, loneliness, missing someone, feeling alone or isolated today Kelsey is here to remind you that you are not alone and that you are loved. Kelsey also takes you through her top ten tangible ways that you can show yourself love this Valentines Day, or any...
Published 02/13/24
Welcome back to Redefine Fitness with Kelsey Wells!  Season two is here, and we're excited to  bring you brand new episodes that dive into topics that matter most to you, and continue REDEFINING FITNESS.  In this weeks episode, Kelsey catches you up on the last few months of her life,  shares some personal reflections and reminds us all that it is more than OKAY to be a work in progress - and to be damn proud of yourself.  In this heartfelt episode, Kelsey gets real on her thoughts on...
Published 02/09/24
A poem.  A lot about living with anxiety.  Random and from the heart, as per usual.  xx Kels 
Published 07/07/23
Wow.  THANK YOU.  If you have at all enjoyed any piece of this podcast, leaving a review would mean so much to me.  I'll be back!! Xx Kels 
Published 07/07/23
What the heck is a macro?! What does it mean to count them? Or "fit" things into them? Is counting macros safe? Is it effective? DO YOU HAVE TO COUN T MACROS TO MAKE PROGRESS!!?  Alllll of your Macro questions answered, PLUS my personal journey with macro counting, and SO MANY other nutrition questions answered.  I hope this is helpful! Nourish not punish!  I love you! XX Kels
Published 06/22/23
Sal is one of my dear friends, and one of the most authentic INFLUENCERS I know.  After going viral on Tik Tok with her beautiful family, she is killing the game and staying true to herself-- despite alllll the haters.  Love this woman so much! Find her on IG and Tik Tok @salomeandreaa and show her some love! Xx Kels 
Published 06/15/23
A little recap of my world travels over the last two months!  Including a WILD stomach bug, memories I will cherish forever, and some reflections.  ILY! xx Kels 
Published 06/07/23
Hi! It's me.  This week's episode I *was* going to run you through life as late and take you through all of my travels-- but of course I went on many tangents and only ended up sharing about one: the Redefine Fitness Retreats! This episode ended up being about friendships, relationships, relationships to self, how and where to find your answers, the key to growth and healing, the power of kindness, the magic that happens when women come together and hold space for each other, and so much...
Published 06/01/23
THIS ONE! Listen to this one.  Chrisspy is one of THEEE OG YouTube and makeup content creators, and a couple of years ago decided to take a break and step away from it all. Completely deleting her social media channels as she prioritised her health and wellbeing, from the inside out.  She shares her healing journey through disordered eating and body image struggles, and why and how things finally clicked. She also answers some listener questions.  This conversation is as real and raw and...
Published 05/25/23
An unconventional episode, but aren't they all a bit!? It is easy to get swept up in all you "should" be doing along your "fitness" journey-- If and when you're feeling overwhelm? Take a deeeeep breath, zoom out, and refocus on remembering what  matters MOST.  And the fact that our Health doesn't only mean physical.  This was on my mind and heart as I sat to record, hope you enjoy.  Proud of you, always!  xx  Kels
Published 05/17/23
In this episode we go over just some of the top-line (life-changing!) BENEFITS of meditation. I also share my personal meditation journey, cover allll the many questions you've had for me surrounding meditation through the years, and we end the episode with a short MEDITATION together.   If you are a skeptic or don't know where to start? THIS IS FOR YOU! Xx Kels
Published 05/10/23
TW: In this episode Elizabeth shares her story which involves sexual abuse, rape, and trauma.  This episode is so exceptionally important for EVERYONE to hear. I cannot thank Elizabeth enough for her vulnerability (aka STRENGTH) in this conversation, and throughout all work. Learn more at Elizabethsmartfoundation.org Use promo code 20YEARS for $49 off of Elizabeth's new consent program at wholeheartedconsent.mykajabi.com Follow and support Elizabeth on instagram and facebook...
Published 05/03/23
I come forward answering all of the questions I have always avoided: what "work" have I done? Skincare? Botox? Fillers?  I share my personal experience and reflections on it all, and take on articulating one of the most difficult topics to navigate: fostering inner beauty, self love, and confidence in the face of the ever fluctuating pressures from the beauty standards of society-- and since this reality is so prevalent, can (and HOW can) these things co-exist for women today.  Can you love...
Published 04/26/23
Checking in, catching up, and answering your questions! Facing insecurities, dealing with and preventing burnout, workout motivation, meditation, supplements, aging,  and why YOU ARE THRIVING-- we cover so much this episode.  As always, thank you for your support! You can always send through questions and topic suggestions over on ig @redefinefitnesspodcast love you,  xx Kels
Published 04/19/23
In conversation with my dear friend and phenomenal actress Katie Stevens! Just 6 weeks post-partum, Katie sits down to share with us her BIRTH STORY, about her journey to motherhood, and how the first six weeks have been.  So so proud of her and grateful for her honesty and vulnerability.  Follow her on instagram @thekatiestevens 
Published 04/06/23