Keep Yourself Well
By Kalli Youngstrom
Keep Yourself Well Oct 08, 2022
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?
On The Other Side of Cancer with Rana Wright
Ep.112 | Resilience is a word we hear a lot, but when we see someone has overcome something like cancer, we don’t always know about the road they climbed to conquer it. Survivor Rana Wright sits down with Kalli to share her journey through cancer and wellness.
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!
10 Lessons From 2023
Ep.111 | A year of big life decisions, difficult choices, and self-discovery, Kalli sits down to reflect on the top 10 things she learned in 2023 and what she'll take with her into 2024. Happy New Year!
The Comeback Season with Brandon Wicks
Ep.110 |The comeback is greater than the setback. Personal trainer and gym owner Brandon Wicks joins Kalli to talk about how a Guillian Barre Syndrome diagnosis turned his life upside down, how it impacted his mental health and how he's turning the serious challenge into an opportunity, hoping to inspire others, too.
If you're seriously struggling with mental health, please dial 988 for immediate, 24/7 Suicide Crisis assistance.
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!
Desire to Change + Motivation with Sophia Reisinger
Ep.109 | After finding her own motivations and wellness as an entrepreneur, Kalli sits down with Sophia Reisinger to talk about how she helps people change their beliefs, build habits and giving them the tools to create businesses that support time and locationless lifestyles.
Wellness in Winter
Ep.108 | How do you want to feel at the of the day, the week, the season? Winter can be hard with the freezing temperatures and lack of daylight. Kalli offers some tips to navigate the colder months and the holiday season.
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!
Coming Home: Why Less Is More
Ep.107 | Back in Canada after 90 days in Nicaragua, Kalli lays out how and why she's learned that less is more, how it was a fundamental shift for her, and why she plans to bring some lessons with her moving ahead.
Cold Plunge Benefits with Adam Swanson
Ep.106 | From stepping on the bodybuilding stage at 14, to building his own business in the wellness space, fitness professional and entrepreneur Adam Swanson joins Kalli to talk about the benefits of travel and why he's launching a cold plunge company.
Non-Traditional Roads to Health with Susi MacDonald
Ep.105 | What drives you to a better lifestyle? Is there an incident that forces you to make a a change, or maybe you meet a person who inspires you. Kalli sits down with retired RN and diabetes educator Susi MacDonald to talk about non-traditional roads to optimal health.
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!
Foregoing Perfection with Terri Boucher
Ep.104 | Finding positives in times we are tested, podcast host Terri Boucher joins Kalli to talk about foregoing perfection for a better mindset, fostering mental health, building great relationships and why she's learned to surrender.
Life Transitions with Michael Linklater
Ep.103 | Is there life after basketball? Kalli sits down with retired pro athlete Michael Linklater to talk about how he transitioned into the next phase of his life, why he's never tasted alcohol, how giving back to community fills his bucket, and why he's raising his kids to be critical thinkers, not rule followers.
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!
Showing Up With Sara Agah Franti
Ep.102 | Burnout is real, and on the other side of it, Sara Agah Franti, shares her pride in how she came through it, why she thinks public health policy needs to change, and how she is showing up for herself in her day-to-day life. Her and Kalli also talk about her healing process, and how her life has changed since she met her husband, musician Michael Franti.
True Crime & Motherhood with Brittany Caffet
Ep.101 | Like all hosts, Brittany Caffet is more than the voice on a mic on a very successful podcast, or local radio. We chat about her role as a medical mama, the flow of personal wellness, why she's obsessed with the royals, and how a revisiting a horrific crime in Saskatchewan brought her family closer together. 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!
Growth, Travel & Getting Out of My Comfort Zone
Ep.100 | A lot has changed since Keep Yourself Well launched more than two years ago. Kalli checks in on her own wellness from Nicaragua and shares the what she's learned, how her body has adapted, and stepping out of her comfort zone.
"Never Say Can't" With Janz Stein
Ep. 99 | A dirt bike accident and leg amputation charted a new life course for Janz Stein. The 42-year-old Canadian para-athlete has big Olympics and Hall of Fame goals and tells Kalli how he lives out his manta, "never say can't."
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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!
Yoga, Life & Death with Brenda Feuerstein
Ep.98 | A conversation with yoga instructor, philosopher, author and activist Brenda Feuerstein about the intersection of yoga, meditation, grief and psychology and how to use traditional perspectives to live a good life in modern times.
Road Life with Singer/Songwriter Skrizzly Adams
Ep. 97 | How did New Jersey musician Skrizzly Adams end up living part-time in Saskatoon? Kalli sits down with the 2022 Amazon breakthrough artist to talk about his writing process, performing, mental health and life on the road.
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!
Ancestral Eating + Organ Meat with Naked Organs
Ep.96 | How a family-owned Canadian company is working to help people take their health back with the philosophy of being the opposite of a pharmaceutical company. Kalli sits down with some of the founders of Naked Organs to learn more about ancestral eating and the benefits of organ meat.
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!
Finding Purpose with Athlete Laurie Meschishnick
Ep.95 | What drives a person to walk into a CrossFit gym at the age of 47 and just a few years later, hit the podium at the CrossFit Games? In her fifties, Laurie Meschishnick just finished third in the world at the 2023 CrossFit Games.
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!
Getting Organized with Susie Bishop of 74 Doors
Ep.94 | In the season three premiere, professional organizer Susie Bishop joins Kalli to talk about getting our lives sorted and the role that organization plays in wellness. And, she has some great tips and tricks to help you tidy your home in easy ways.
This episode is brought to you by LMNT.
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Keto Cooking & Reality TV with Ryan Walker
Ep.93 | Insta-famous cook and MasterChef contestant Ryan Walker talks with Kalli about his journey through drug addiction to wellness, how he got sober, found keto, maintains his current lifestyle and his plans for a new restaurant. And of course, what it was like competing in front of chef Gordon Ramsay. 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!
Season 2 Highlights: Chris Tetlock
How does a person go from sitting on the couch to running 100km straight? Ultra marathoner Chris Tetlock says that running literally helped him find himself and is a savior for his mental health. In this highlight, hear how he got started. Full original episode here.
Foodie Life with Blogger Gary Huang
Ep.92 | Saskatoon businessman Gary Huang is well known for being a locally-focused food blogger/influencer in the Bridge City. He and Kalli dig into how he found his hobby and how he balances that with nutrition, movement and family life.
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!
Season 2 Highlights: Courtney Luna
As we eat through summer bbq season: could you go full carnivore? Kalli gets into the specifics and the journey of eating a carnivore diet with former yacht chef Courtney Luna. Original full episode here!
Sharing Dark Stories with Author HP Bayne
Ep.91 | Every author has a great story behind the words they share with the world. Kalli sits down with former crime reporter turned author Heather Polischuk (as H.P. Bayne) to talk about why she left journalism and the inspiration for her popular spooky, murdery fiction novels.
Season 2 Highlights: Shannon Lee Simmons
How do make the right decision in a tough time? How do you keep panic from making you jump into something that you may regret? Kalli digs into those questions with certified financial planner, life coach and best selling author Shannon Lee Simmons. Full episode here! Check out her latest book here.
Movement + Mindfulness with Run Coach Laura Sullivan
Ep.90 | In this episode, Kalli and run coach Laura Sullivan dig into running culture, how you can get started, the mindfulness of movement and some great resources, too!
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Season 2 Highlights: Jill Stinson
The how and why super successful bodybuilder and wellness coach Jill Stinson (Hanson) walked away from competition and seemingly flipped her life upside down. In the original full episode, Jill shares with Kalli why she’s happier, healthier and finding joy more regularly.
Finding True Self With Drag Queen Flo Mingo
Ep.89 | "Stay fabulous and always be a flamingo in a flock of pigeons" are words that drag queen Flo Mingo lives by. In this episode, they sit down with Kalli to talk about living life as a straight man, finding true self, issues and advocacy in the queer community, body image, and the joy of drag. ----------------------
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 is by far the best on the market. The team has not only formulated a product with the perfect levels of sodium, potassium and magnesium, they also left out the sugar. Which is so key when you’re living the sugar-free life. Their product is not just based in science – though it very much is – it also tastes amazing. You absolutely should try them for yourself. Click here to give it a go and receive a free gift with purchase!
KY Summer Update
Ep.88 | As we get into the crazy, hazy, lazy days of summer, Kalli gives a quick update on what you can expect from the podcast and KY Wellness over the summer!
Farming, Family + Nutrition with Carter Bezan
Ep.87 | Rancher Carter Bezan joins Kalli to talk about balancing business, regenerative farming, raising a growing family, and considering nutrients for himself and his customers at Carzan Local Market.
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 is by far the best on the market. The team has not only formulated a product with the perfect levels of sodium, potassium and magnesium, they also left out the sugar. Which is so key when you’re living the sugar-free life. Their product is not just based in science – though it very much is – it also tastes amazing. You absolutely should try them for yourself. Click here to give it a go and receive a free gift with purchase!
Flexing Life For Summer Fun
Ep.86 | Move over hot girl summer, we are here for healthy girl (or guy) summer. In this episode, Kalli talks about navigating and flexing your lifestyle and routines for the hot and social summer season.
Empowering Women With RaiseHER Community
Ep.85 | Raising and inspiring the next generation of women is more important now than ever. In this episode, Kalli chats with Skylar Gerard and Talitha McCloskey, two of the co-creators of RaiseHER Community, a for-impact business that's working to raise the next wave of female leaders.
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 is by far the best on the market. The team has not only formulated a product with the perfect levels of sodium, potassium and magnesium, they also left out the sugar. Which is so key when you’re living the sugar-free life. Their product is not just based in science – though it very much is – it also tastes amazing. You absolutely should try them for yourself. Click here to give it a go and receive a free gift with purchase!
The Case For Prehab
Ep. 84 | Are you stretching before and after your workouts? Kalli digs into why prehab and taking time for your body is just as important before your workout is just as important as that post-workout stretch.