
Keep Yourself Well
By Kalli Youngstrom


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.

Diverting Waste & Mindful Purchases with Launne Kolla
Ep.158 | Biologist Launne Kolla comes back for another convo about sustainability, diverting waste through her new company ReRoute, and how to make better choices when it comes to gift giving and items in your home.

Looking at Life Through Gratitude Goggles with Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez
Ep. 157 | In a world where everyone is competing, it can be hard some days to be grateful. It can be even harder to convey that to our kids. Andrea Mendoza Vasconez is a mom, a behavioral scientist, a teacher, an advocate, and a story-teller now helping kiddos (and their adults) to see life through gratitude goggles.
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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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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?

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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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.

Defying Odds & Opinions with Adam Elnekaveh
Ep.142 | Season 4 Premiere! | Kalli sits down with author and public speaker Adam Elnekaveh to talk about the motorcycle accident that almost killed him, how he rebuilt his life, and how he continues to defy the odds.
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Summer Rewind: Sober Curiosity
Are you among the people drinking mocktails instead of cocktails this summer? Sober curiosity is not just a trend. The decision to stop drinking alcohol is life-changing for so many people. This week we rewind to Episode 125, when Kalli sat down with Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner and Master Addictions Counselor Cyndi Turner.

A Transformative Year (Good-bye, Barbados)
Ep.141 | It's been 12 months since Kalli left Saskatchewan for an adventure in Nicaragua. After completing her 3-month practicum in Barbados, Kalli has a bit of a life update and look back on the year that it's been and says farewell to the island.
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Summer Rewind: Paralympian Keely Shaw
As we all glue ourselves to the Olympic Games in Paris, cheering for our own countries, it's hard not to get emotional about the journey athletes took to get there. The Paralympics will follow starting August 28th and Kalli rewinds to one of her favorite episodes of the season, talking with Saskatchewan Paralympian, Keely Shaw.

Periods, Hormones + Ketosis
Ep.140 | Menstruation feels like a taboo topic, but the reproductive function of women's bodies can wreak havoc on their hormones. Kalli shares research and her own experience to explain why paying attention to periods and our nutrition can make all the difference in health optimization. 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!

Summer Rewind: The Happiness Formula
How do you change something you can't measure? Kalli rewinds to one of her favourite episodes of the season, talking with Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana, author of The Happiness Formula.

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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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.

Reframing Suffering to Super Powers with Christine Elliott
Ep. 137 | Author, podcast host, entrepreneur and a two-time cancer survivor Christine Elliott sits down with Kalli to talk about how she's reframed her own life to help people who are facing adversity - both through her own experience and using energy work like Reiki.
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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.

Smart Decision Making with Nuala Walsh
Ep. 135 | Indecision and overwhelm can be a real problem, especially in a world with more information and choices than ever before. Behavioral scientist, TEDx speaker and author Nuala Walsh joins Kalli to talk about her new book, and how people can tune in to avoid making mistakes.
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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.

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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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.

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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Nutrition & Mental Health with Dr. Brooke Resch
Ep.130 | How can the food you eat help your mental health? Kalli sits down with psychiatry resident Dr. Brooke Resch to find out more about her mission to use nutrition and holistic methods (in combination with medication) to help people.
Brooke is a passionate home cook, too, and you can find her giving tips and tricks for health and mental health on TikTok and Instagram. More about her psychiatry work here.

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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Medical Mom Self-Care with Kyla Thomson
Ep.128 | After a decade of medical momming, Kyla Thomson says she's learned she must take care of herself, as much as she has to do the same for her daughter, Bella. The adult half of the duo that is Bella Brave on social media joins Kalli to share her story of resilience and building a bravery movement.

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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Inflation & Health with Mandyy Thomas
Ep. 126 | Everything is more expensive, and it doesn't just affect your bank account, the stress of inflation can also affect your health. Financial coach Mandyy Thomas is back with some tips and tricks to help you navigate these tough financial times.

Sober Curiosity with Cyndi Turner
Ep.125 | Why do you drink alcohol? And why would you give it up? Kalli sits down with Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner and Master Addictions Counselor Cyndi Turner about sober curiosity and our relationship with booze. 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. LMNT’s team has not only formulated a product with the perfect levels of sodium, potassium and magnesium, they also left out the sugar. 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!

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.

Mastering the Kitchen with Aimee Schulhauser
Ep. 123 | How does a person go from studying rocks in oil and gas, to a successful entrepreneur as a chef and multiple business owner? Kalli sits down to hear about the journey with Aimee Schulhauser, and gets some tips and tricks for mastering cooking and the kitchen along the way.
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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.

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.

Through Grief to Gratitude with Lisa Boehm
Ep.120 | After facing a parent's worst nightmare, the death of her teenage daughter in a serious crash, Lisa Boehm chats with Kalli about how she's has turned true adversity and grief into human connection.
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Going All In With Miranda Tait
Ep.119 | Do you think to yourself: I wish I could live somewhere tropical? Or maybe you wish you could make more money without a lot of effort. Miranda Tait sits down with Kalli to explain how she's achieving both those things, by using skills she already had.

Holistic Health with Josee Bosgra
Ep.118 | From being nicknamed "The Farting Queen" as a kid because she was so gassy, lifestyle coach Josee Bosgra has leaned into solving her own personal health challenges and chats with Kalli about how she's using holistic practice to help others. 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. LMNT’s team has not only formulated a product with the perfect levels of sodium, potassium and magnesium, they also left out the sugar. 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!

Psychology + Teens with Mal Schmitz
Ep.117 | As we have more open conversations about mental health, younger people are gravitating toward psychology and wanting to learn more about how our brains work. Kalli sits down with high school psych teacher (and digital creator) Mal Schmitz to chat about psychology, teaching, mental health and teens.

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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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.

Psychology of Self Compassion with Angelo Sison
Ep.114 | Mental health is a huge priority for so many people. Provisional psychologist Angelo Sison joins Kalli to talk about the benefits of self compassion, supporting young people, and helping men push past masculine stereotypes.
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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?