Keep Yourself Well

Keep Yourself Well

By Kalli Youngstrom

Chatting with inspiring and resilient humans about personal wellness each week, ketogenic nutritionist Kalli Youngstrom aims to bridge the gap between mental and physical fitness. Along with laughter and tears, there is science, debate, and understanding. Our lives are hard enough, each episode aims to leave you with something to help you optimize yours.
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A Fond Farewell

Keep Yourself Well Dec 29, 2024
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A Fond Farewell

A Fond Farewell

Ep.159 | After more than three years, dozens and dozens of amazing conversations and ah-ha moments, Kalli has some news about the future of the podcast.

Dec 29, 202417:48
Diverting Waste & Mindful Purchases with Launne Kolla
Dec 22, 202446:59
Looking at Life Through Gratitude Goggles with Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez
Dec 15, 202450:46
Sober Living and Booze Boundaries with Silvia Subirana

Sober Living and Booze Boundaries with Silvia Subirana

Ep. 156 | Silvia Subirana is passionate about the relationship that people have with alcohol. The Head of Content Development at MyDry30 helps user do that through things like hypnotherapy, journaling, readings, and many other exercises to support lasting change. Silvia shares her backstory with Kalli, one that has given her an understanding of how the body often reveals what the mind suppresses.  This episode is brought to you by LMNT. Most of us are deficient in electrolytes, despite their importance in almost every human function our body performs. Their product is not just based in science – though it very much is – it also tastes amazing. Try it yourself! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to buy and receive a free gift with purchase!

Dec 08, 202456:45
Conquering the Ocean with Para Surfer Victoria Feige

Conquering the Ocean with Para Surfer Victoria Feige

Ep.155 | Victoria Feige isn’t known for what happened to her – she’s known for what she's made happen. Kalli met the five time International Surfing Association Para Surfing Champion in Nicaragua and knew she had to come on the podcast. Originally from Canada, Victoria shares what she's overcome and will give you a new appreciation for adaptive athletes.

Dec 01, 202458:00
Applying Lessons in Sport to Life with Josh Hoetmer

Applying Lessons in Sport to Life with Josh Hoetmer

Ep.154 | We talk a lot about our mental health as adults — but what if we started taking it - and life’s transitions - seriously as young people? Kalli sit s down with Joshua Hoetmer to talk about it -- he’s a former athlete turned counsellor and mental performance consultant based in Alberta. This episode is brought to you by LMNT. Most of us are deficient in electrolytes, despite their importance in almost every human function our body performs. Their product is not just based in science – though it very much is – it also tastes amazing. Try it yourself! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to buy and receive a free gift with purchase!

Nov 24, 202401:00:31
Transformation & Sobriety with Becca Jacobson

Transformation & Sobriety with Becca Jacobson

Ep. 153 | Becca Jacobson has transformed her life from the struggle of a young sex worker grappling with drugs and booze … to an esteemed college professor who now helps people battle their own demons. She sits down With Kalli to talk about how she now helps other people transform, get sober, and embrace life.

Nov 17, 202454:35
Resolving Stress with Christopher Lee Maher

Resolving Stress with Christopher Lee Maher

Ep.152 | Wouldn't it be something if we could rid ourselves of the stress that constantly piles up in our bodies? Kalli's guest this week specializes in it. She sits down with retired US Navy SEAL Christopher Lee Maher to learn more of diminishing and resolving stress to heal and feel better. This episode is brought to you by LMNT. Most of us are deficient in electrolytes, despite their importance in almost every human function our body performs. Their product is not just based in science – though it very much is – it also tastes amazing. Try it yourself! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to buy and receive a free gift with purchase!


Nov 10, 202458:44
A Life Update

A Life Update

Ep.151 | From Canada to Nicaragua to Barbados to Nica and ... beyond? Kalli gives and update on how she's been keeping herself well through her adventure in Central America and and update on what's to come.

Nov 03, 202432:11
Maximizing Life Through Minimalism with Shira Gill

Maximizing Life Through Minimalism with Shira Gill

Ep.150 | We live in a world where people are constantly trying to get you to do more and buy more – but what about considering something else: flexible minimalism? Expert organizer and author Shira Gill sits down with Kalli to tell her about her new book, LifeStyled, that will help you live a more intentional and organized life.

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Oct 28, 202401:03:39
Chasing Joy with Jessica Janzen Olstad

Chasing Joy with Jessica Janzen Olstad

Ep. 149 | How differently we would look at the world if we could throw a dance party instead of a pity party? It's hard work, but Jessica Janzen Olstad is chasing joy AND giving back, after overcoming the unthinkable: the loss of a child. She sits down with Kalli to share the journey.

Oct 20, 202445:08
The Power of Breath with Sacha Wolfson

The Power of Breath with Sacha Wolfson

Ep. 148 | There's a reason we tell people to "just breathe" when they are going through something tough. There's great power in our breath. This week, Kalli sits down with Sacha Wolfson to learn about his own journey through ditching corporate culture and becoming a wellness guide and breathwork coach.

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Oct 13, 202401:09:06
Overcoming Addiction to Help Others with Lori Lynne Armstrong

Overcoming Addiction to Help Others with Lori Lynne Armstrong

Ep. 147 | Kalli's guest this week looks and talks like a college English professor — not an addict — and that’s the point. Lori Lynne Armstrong wants people to know that addicts are everywhere and look just like you. Now, she’s a trained clinician who observed herself throughout her battle with addiction and recovery and on a journey beyond shame into self-acceptance.

Oct 06, 202401:14:11
Ayurvedic Sensory Care & Wellness with Kari Nolan

Ayurvedic Sensory Care & Wellness with Kari Nolan

Ep. 146 | Kalli sits down with NAMA Certified Ayurveda Practitioner, Herbalist & Therapist Kari Nolan to talk about her work with clients on emotional & mental health support through the ancient ecology, science & art of living, Ayurveda. We'll learn more about why she focuses on sleep, nourishing senses and prioritizing self-awareness and self-care.

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Sep 29, 202401:10:54
Astro Numerology + Your Future with Jesse Kalsi

Astro Numerology + Your Future with Jesse Kalsi

Ep. 145 | Kalli drives into numbers, planets and astrology charts with Astro Numerologist Jesse Kalsi. He says life is good when we learn to work with our numbers instead of against them – so let's open our minds and learn, shall we?


Sep 22, 202456:09
Mental Performance with Cassidy Preston

Mental Performance with Cassidy Preston

Ep. 144 | How good are you to yourself? Can you motivate yourself to do the things you don’t want to do? Can you push yourself further in extraordinary situations? Kalli sits down with well-known mental performance coach Cassidy Preston to get some insight.


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Sep 15, 202458:56
Obesity + Environment with Dr. Stewart Lonky

Obesity + Environment with Dr. Stewart Lonky

Ep. 143 | What role does the environment have on your body weight? Kalli sits down with California obesity and heart specialist Dr. Stewart Lonky to talk about what he's learned over more than 40 years practicing medicine.

Sep 08, 202401:05:06
Defying Odds & Opinions with Adam Elnekaveh
Sep 01, 202401:02:43
Summer Rewind: Sober Curiosity
Aug 26, 202412:11
A Transformative Year (Good-bye, Barbados)
Aug 18, 202423:04
Summer Rewind: Paralympian Keely Shaw
Aug 11, 202422:02
Periods, Hormones + Ketosis
Aug 04, 202429:40
Summer Rewind: The Happiness Formula
Jul 28, 202412:39
Life Hack: Your Ultimate Morning Routine

Life Hack: Your Ultimate Morning Routine

Ep.139 | After trying out SO many different (and trendy) morning routines, Kalli shares her own life hack: the ultimate morning routine that is sustainable and will help you optimize your daily life. Also, a sad update about Bella Brave and her medical mama, Kyla Thomson.

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Jul 21, 202423:11
Life Update: How I Ended Up in Barbados

Life Update: How I Ended Up in Barbados

Ep. 138 | After an incredible season three, it's been a minute since Kalli sat down to update your on the whirlwind that has been her life and why she's now living temporarily in Barbados. So, she shares what she's been up to, and what comes next.


Jul 07, 202424:19
Reframing Suffering to Super Powers with Christine Elliott
Jun 30, 202459:32
Carnivore Cooking with Courtney Luna

Carnivore Cooking with Courtney Luna

Ep. 136 | When you first met Courtney Luna on this podcast, she was less than a year into her carnivore journey. Now more than two years in, she's ready to publish a cookbook and sits down with me to share the journey.

Jun 23, 202401:01:57
Smart Decision Making with Nuala Walsh
Jun 16, 202401:06:57
The Happiness Formula with Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana

The Happiness Formula with Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana

Ep. 134 | They say money can't buy happiness, but can you figure out a formula to make it happen? Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana is a physician-scientist (among other things) who says he has figured it out. He joins Kalli to talk about the key to cultivating happiness.

Jun 09, 202401:06:34
Gut Health with Dr. Rachael Lovink

Gut Health with Dr. Rachael Lovink

Ep. 133 | Everybody poops, but not everyone is comfortable talking about it. Gut health is something so many people struggle with, and sometimes it's not a complicated solution, you just need to ask the right questions. Kalli sits down with Naturopath Dr. Rachael Lovink to talk about the struggles of angry tummies, the connection to mental health, and her own personal story, too.

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Jun 02, 202457:49
Mental Health & Running with Brendan Carpenter

Mental Health & Running with Brendan Carpenter

Ep. 132 | Losing weight, gaining weight -- it's not an easy thing to do publicly, and everyone has an opinion on it. Canadian TikTok star Brendan Carpenter sits down with Kalli to talk about finding his way through weight gain after losing 160lbs, being diagnosed with ADHD, running marathons, and why mental health is so important to him.

May 26, 202401:07:16
Movement for Brain & Heart Health with Dr. Ahmed Tawakol

Movement for Brain & Heart Health with Dr. Ahmed Tawakol

Ep. 131 | We know that movement is good for your brain and your heart – but a new study out of Harvard suggests all three are actually working together! Kalli meets with cardiologist Dr. Ahmed Tawakol to learn more about his findings and gathers some tips and tricks for you to improve your own health.

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May 19, 202439:08
Nutrition & Mental Health with Dr. Brooke Resch
May 12, 202401:01:31
Transformation & Heroes with Matt Devine

Transformation & Heroes with Matt Devine

Ep. 129 | Kalli sits down with Matt Devine about why he walked away from his corporate CEO career and became an endurance athlete and transformation coach. On May 11, Matt will start cycling across Canada to raise money and awareness for children's charities -- and not for the first time -- driven by the spirit of kindness and community.



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May 05, 202401:00:16
Medical Mom Self-Care with Kyla Thomson
Apr 28, 202401:04:12
Chasing an Olympic Medal with Keely Shaw

Chasing an Olympic Medal with Keely Shaw

Ep.127 | With about 100 days to go until the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, Kalli chats with accomplished Canadian para athlete Keely Shaw about the athlete identity, finishing her PhD, and how she mentally and physically prepares for competitions.

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Apr 21, 202401:04:23
Inflation & Health with Mandyy Thomas
Apr 14, 202401:16:15
Sober Curiosity with Cyndi Turner
Apr 07, 202401:02:53
Keto & Its Impact on Alzheimer’s with Dr. Gino Cortopassi

Keto & Its Impact on Alzheimer’s with Dr. Gino Cortopassi

Ep.124 | New research co-authored by Dr. Gino Cortopassi out of University of California-Davis shows that a ketogenic diet could help slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Kalli nerds out with Dr. Gino (who is also eating a ketogenic diet), and digs into the data on why keto is great for brain health.

Mar 31, 202459:57
Mastering the Kitchen with Aimee Schulhauser
Mar 24, 202401:07:51
Fasting 101

Fasting 101

Ep. 122 | To fast or not to fast? What's reality and what's misinformation? Kalli digs into how fasting works for your body, who it is good for, and uses science to do some myth busting, too.

Mar 17, 202452:27
Trusting Your Intuition with Amber Price

Trusting Your Intuition with Amber Price

Ep.121 |  Kalli sits down with Canadian psychic medium Amber Price to talk about using your own personal intuition to help you find clarity in what drives you and what's most important to you.


Mar 10, 202401:12:42
Through Grief to Gratitude with Lisa Boehm
Mar 03, 202401:05:59
Going All In With Miranda Tait
Feb 25, 202401:09:48
Holistic Health with Josee Bosgra
Feb 18, 202401:00:43
Psychology + Teens with Mal Schmitz
Feb 11, 202401:19:03
Growing Community with Drew Reinhardt

Growing Community with Drew Reinhardt

Ep.116 | Building up women, building up resources, building community: these three things keep Drew Reinhardt anchored in Nicaragua. The fitness instructor and non-profit founder sits down with Kalli to talk about why she moved to the community and why it's so special.

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Feb 04, 202401:22:24
Ending Self-Sabotage with Corrie Bignell

Ending Self-Sabotage with Corrie Bignell

Ep.115 | Kalli sits down with Corrie Bignell who is a certified self-sabotage coach to talk about how people can get out of their own way to smash their personal goals and live the life they're meant to.

Jan 28, 202401:05:20
Psychology of Self Compassion with Angelo Sison
Jan 21, 202401:08:14
My Ins + Outs for 2024

My Ins + Outs for 2024

Ep.113 | Kalli's jumping on the trend and sharing what's in and out for her in 2024. There's some great inspo here to to start your own list. What are you jumping on and leaving behind?

Jan 14, 202422:54