Keep Yourself Well: Recent Episodes
Kalli Youngstrom
Host Kalli Youngstrom aims to bridge the gap between mental and physical fitness with an emphasis on ketogenic nutrition and lifestyle optimization!
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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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?
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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."
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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 byLMNT.
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 hereto buy and receive a free gift with purchase!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Ep.90 | In this episode, Kalli and run coach Laura Sullivan dig into run culture, how you can get started, the mindfulness of movement and some great resources, too!
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 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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
Ep. 83 | How much attention do you pay attention to your hearing? Most people don't realize they have an issue until there's been a significant change. Audiologist Kaelyn Ferguson joins Kalli to talk about that, her love of being a spin instructor, her obsession with building habits, and opening up her own clinical practice just this week!
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!
Ep.82 | In this episode, Kalli digs into what you actually need to achieve your goals: why motivation is not enough and what her formula is for getting things done (discipline, commitment, and consistency).
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. Their product is not just based in science – though it very much is – it also tastes amazing. Click here to try it yourself and receive a free gift with purchase!
Ep. 81 | Chris Tetlock says that running literally helped him find himself and is a savior for this mental health. In this episode, he and Kalli get into how the 40-year-old is pushing things to extreme, with a goal of running 200 kilometers in 24 hours.
Ep.80 | In this episode, Kalli breaks down the different ways that people take in information and makes the case for intentionally continuing your learning as you get older and not just through traditional school settings. Kalli also shares what she's observed about her own learning style.
Ep.79 | One day, it was like a switch flipped and Pam Hutchings' teen daughter went from typical, to in a full mental health crisis. In this episode, her and Kalli talk about her daughter's journey to health, the navigating mental health in the health system, and why it's all inspired her to help more teens in her own city.
Ep.78 | In this episode, Kalli digs into all the things that factor into caloric deficit diets for fat loss -- why it works for some people, why it doesn't for others, and how your personal physiology and genetics play a role.
Ep.77 | In this episode, Kalli sits down with her long-time wrestling coach Russell Fersch to talk about coaching, retirement transitions, athlete development and how to tackle your mental mindset on the mat and in life.
Ep.76 | Talking about (and validating) the things that make life hard. In this foundational habits episode, Kalli delves into the types of stress we experience, the impact of stress on our physical health, how to manage it, and how to find resources if you're truly struggling with your load.
Ep.75 | Focused and dialed in, wrestler Katie Dutchak joins Kalli in this episode to talk about chasing her dream of representing Canada at the 2024 Olympics as a wrestler and how she found herself on the journey.
Ep.74 | The best way to learn something is by actually trying it. Kalli is on a carnivore curious quest and in this episode shares the pros and cons of the lifestyle and what she's noticed about how it's affected her physical and mental 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 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!
Ep.73 | It's that time of year again: tax season. Each year it seems to creep up on a people and strike fear in their hearts. But, The Tax Chick, lawyer Amanda Doucette, has some tips and tricks to make your tax life easier. And, her and Kalli discuss why estate planning really is important.
Ep.72 | Not all ketogenic diets are created equal. The needs and goals of each person's nutritional goals are not the same. In this episode, Kalli offers a great keto primer and goes through the variations of keto that people use to fuel their bodies.
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!
Ep.71 | In this episode, Kalli gets into the specifics and the journey of eating a carnivore diet with former yacht chef Courtney Luna.
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!
Ep.70 | Keeping yourself hydrated is a foundational habit. Most people are dehydrated all the time. But it's more than just drinking eight glasses of water a day. Kalli digs into what our bodies need and why. And, she has some easy tips and tricks for you to drink more liquid in your day.
Ep. 69| How do you turn off the news for your mental health when your job is the news? A journalist for more than 15 years in Saskatchewan, Sam Maciag got her start in newspapers, built her reputation in talk radio and now is the host of the CBC Saskatchewan News at 6, the CBC’s provincial television newscast each week night.
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!
Ep.68 | Kalli reflects on her time as a professional bodybuilder and how it affected her body and her identity. She digs into why she ultimately walked away with hopes of bringing some transparency to the sport.
Ep.67 | With an open mind, Kalli chats with psychic medium Opie (Cheryl Kreft) about healing, channeling our connections and understanding intuition.
Ep.66 | Are you getting enough nutrients from your food? Should you take vitamins and supplements? In this foundational habits episode Kalli goes through some of her favourites that can enhance your day-to-day life.
Ep.65 | 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? Certified financial planner, life coach and best selling author Shannon Lee Simmons joins Kalli to chat about her new book and managing finances, wellness and why she loves skateboarding.
Ep.64 | Kalli goes through five things to focus on to take with you into 2023. This is not about when we start making changes, but how.
Ep.63 | As we come to end of a year, many people are considering new goals for 2023. They're also living a world that is different after a worldwide pandemic -- people are finding and stretching their limits in so many facets of life. In this episode, Kalli talks about how she narrowly avoided burnout, how you can identify it, and things you can do to prevent it.
Ep.62 | As we get into the season of gift gifting, consuming food, and saying goodbye to 2022, Kalli chats with biologist Launne Kolla about how we can be better protecting the environment and set our own sustainability goals with small, simple steps.
Ep.61 | In this quick episode, Kalli digs into the scoop on keto sweeteners so you can enjoy, socialize and feel satisfied and not sick as you wade through the holiday season.
Ep.60 | As we get close to the end of November, a month that has a focus on men's mental and physical health, Kalli chats with Allan Kehler, a mental health advocate, professional speaker and wellness coach. He has persevered through the lifelong effects of mental illness, addiction, trauma, and suicide. Allan shares how he's turned his challenges into triumph.
Ep.59 | Ahead of Black Friday in the United States (and now in Canada), Kalli digs into her favourite wellness apps, some of which have some pretty great deals you can take advantage of.
Ep.58 | Sherri Habermehl was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at eight years old. Then, at 33, she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, an autoimmune thyroid disorder. In this episode, her and Kalli discuss how a whole-food ketogenic diet and therapeutic fasting to help manage her conditions.
Ep.57 | What does it actually cost to build out your own home gym? Is joining a chain gym or sport-specific fitness centre worth the financial investment? Kalli looks at the dollars and cents as she rejoins the public gym life after more than two years.
Ep.56 | Kalli sits down with Saskatoon entrepreneur and registered psychologist Adam Lorenz to talk about his path from pro MMA fighter and classroom school teacher to gym owner and therapist.
Ep.55 | Inspired by Robin Sharma's The 5AM Club, Kalli shares the five things she's learned from attempting to become a morning person, and why she doesn't consider her attempt a failure.
Ep.54 | Cierra Jade is taking back language, taking on companies, creating community and becoming the plus size role model she wishes she had when she was younger. In this episode, she and Kalli get into how she found her confidence, took back the power of the word "fat," and the core values that lead her forward.
Ep.53 | As we go through the Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend, Kalli digs into the physical and mental benefits of what she likes to call Vitamin G -- gratitude.
Ep.52 | The how and why super successful bodybuilder and wellness coach Jill Stinson (Hanson) walked away from competition and seemingly flipped her life upside down. Jill shares with Kalli why she's happier, healthier and finding joy more regularly.
Ep.51 | Are you struggling to find your movement groove? Maybe you've let some of you personal goals slide in an effort to stay caught up with other aspects of your life. In this episode, Kalli helps you find a way to navigate what she considers a daily prescription for your health: movement.
Ep.50 | Morning show radio host turned "government gal" Lindsay May joins Kalli to talk about why she walked away from what so many people would consider a dream job. More on how she's doing now, how she's managing anxiety and a binge-eating disorder, and why she thinks everyone needs a therapist. Lindsay also spills some behind the scenes secrets from the radio world.
Ep.49 | Season 2 premiere! Kalli reflects on her first real vacation in a decade: what she learned about navigating keto, what she learned about herself, plus, some quick travel tips, too.
Re-assessing your financial goals can be done at any time. In Episode 20, Kalli and financial coach Mandyy Thomas sat down talk about the connection between money and mental health, and delivers some practical tips and tricks.
How do you start moving when you don't know where to begin? In Episode 26, Kalli and Chance Lorinczy sat down to talk about his lifesaving journey toward physical and mental health -- one in which he found help in therapy and lost 300 pounds.
A survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, Kaleb Dahlgren has been looking adversity in the eye since he was diagnosed as a Type 1 Diabetic when he was four years old. In Episode 2, he and Kalli sat down to talk about how he deals with the public life, his diabetic health, traumatic brain injuries, nutrition, and more.
She's one of the strongest female powerlifters in the world. She's also a diabetic, a pharmacist, and dabbles in the ketogenic world. In Episode 12, Kalli sat down with IPF world record holder Jessica Buettner to talk about mindset and motivation, nutrition, recovery, social media, and the strategy around how she conquered worlds.
Kalli is away on a much needed vacation so we are revisiting some highlights from her favourite conversations. In Episode 28, Kalli and therapist Georgia McCusker talked about if everyone really needs therapy.
It was surprising to Tirzah Cooper how common it is for women under 40 to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Cooper was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in June of this year. In this episode, the 36-year-old mom of two shares with Kalli how she found it, how she's coping, and why she's sharing her story so openly.
Do you need exogenous ketones to stay in ketosis? Do they help? How do you know which ones are worth the investment? Kalli gets into the basics around ketone supplements to help you decide if it's something you might want (or need) in a ketogenic lifestyle.
Sometimes when we look at our health on paper, everything seems fine. But what if you don't feel great? Melanie Garrett is on her way to becoming a naturopathic doctor and in this episode, her and Kalli dive into the practice and how it can be helpful for people, both on its own and in combination with Western medicine.
Are you still chasing the goals you set for yourself at the start of 2022? In this episode, Kalli invites you to look back at the goals you set for yourself in January and to check: are they on track, or do they need some refocusing? Have your goals changed entirely? Some great food for thought as we roll into the back half of the year.
In this episode, Kalli chats with victim services responder Taylor Chetty about movement, manifestation, mindfulness, the privilege of wellness, and the cult of spin classes.
There are memes, jokes and die hard believers -- but what is CrossFit actually like? In this episode Kalli shares how she went from a doubter to a believer, along with some of the pros and cons of the sport.
Spending more than 100 days on the road each year, living in two different provinces, while balancing a successful career, a committed relationship, and a busy social life, musician Jeffery Straker spends a lot of time juggling priorities to keep himself well. In this episode, he and Kalli get into Pride Month, men's mental health, and why people always bring baking to his concerts.
Put on the bathing suit, play with your kids, enjoy the summer season! In this episode, Kalli plants the seed for adjusting goals and victory targets for the season of life you're living in.
Larissa Burnouf says she’s been on a ride that she was never supposed to finish, but she did -- the former journalist and mom of two is now a Saskatchewan lawyer specializing in civil litigation. In this episode, she and Kalli get into the inspiring road it took to get there.
How do you want to feel when you get back from the weekend? From that trip? Later this year? As we approach the summer season that includes patios, camping, road trips and nights around the fire, Kalli has a pep talk and some reminders that will help you stick to your lifestyle through the summer season, including some great tips for eating on the fly.
Kalli sits down with her brother Dylan who manages his Type 2 Diabetes with a ketogenic lifestyle. They talk about the how, the challenges, and the why.
Kalli gets into her pillars of a what you should be investing in your physical and mental retirement fund and the true cost of health and wellness.
Kalli and life coach Courtney Quinn talk about finding and maintaining habits and routine, being consistent, and knowing that life does not (and should not!) look the same for everyone. They also dive into cycles and birth control, hormones, babies and pregnancy, personal expectations, and, who exactly, benefits from a life coach.
What do you know about host Kalli Youngstrom? She's an entrepreneur, athlete, podcast host, ketogenic nutrition expert, cat mom, and so much more. After a social media call out for ask me anything (AMA) questions, Kalli reveals more about herself and her motivation in this episode.
What is mindfulness and what does it have to do with your physical wellness? In this episode, Kalli and physical therapy professor and mindfulness expert Scotty Butcher look at the connection and how it can help you.
In this episode, Kalli digs into why your sleep is the foundation of your health and one of the key habits you can improve to optimize your life. And of course, she provides some tips and tricks to help you get more shut eye during the week.
After hearing his personal journey in Episode 30, Kalli follows up with established Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach and business owner CJ Hollett to hear more about his journey through business in both the athletic and retail worlds.
In this episode, Kalli invites you to look at your lifestyle goals and to have a conversation with yourself about the role alcohol plays in achieving those goals.
His was on a path he didn't like, but CJ Hollett didn't know how to change it. It took a serious offence and some jail time for the then-teenager to course-correct his journey. In this episode, Kalli and the established Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach talk about his path, his present, and what he hopes for the future.
Kalli sits down to discuss coming out of retirement as a competitor, and how her mindset and approach to competing has changed over the years -- regardless of the sport.
Why do we burst into tears or see red in a fit of rage? What is going on inside our brains that our big emotions show up the way they do? In this episode, Kalli and therapist Georgia McCusker get curious with emotions and take a closer look at how therapy works.
Kalli discusses how to implement counselling and routines in busy lifestyles, and how it can be done in small steps instead of an overwhelming overhaul.
On July 2, 2019, Chance Lorinczy started a physical and mental health journey that would save his life. Sixteen months later, after a lot of therapy and adopting ketogenic nutrition, he lost more than half his body weight. But the battle isn't over. Kalli and Chance look back and forward, and dig deep into how Chance found himself at his heaviest weight, how he pulled himself out, and where he goes from here.
Content warning: conversation includes discussion of depression and suicide.
Chances are, if you've mastered something, you've put in the time to get good at it. But the road to success can be a long one, with few rewards. In this episode, Kalli shares a recent personal victory, the path to getting there, and where she goes from here. Spoiler alert: it all comes back to consistency.
What do you do when you feel big, uncomfortable emotions? Do you express those feelings or do you bottle them up inside? In this episode, Kalli and art therapist Jolissa Henriksson dig into mental health, neurology, and movement. Their conversation looks at how we cope with our feelings, stress, and trauma, and how we can manage things better moving forward.
In honour of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Kalli goes through her journey through sports from the age of five years old, how athletics impacted her nutrition, confidence, leadership skills, and what she's loved and learned about the differences, the processes, and the community of it all.
Could you give up most of your possessions and your home and willingly live in a van? Building grit and practicing stoicism are a big part of what makes Jesse Boldt tick. The professional MMA fighter and coach, social media master, dog dad, and podcaster chats with Kalli about training, coaching, mindfulness, and why he chooses #vanlife.
It happened -- despite the best of intentions and following all public health orders and recommendations, Kalli came down with COVID-19 last week. In this week's episode, Kalli pulls back the curtain on her personal health and shares what the experience was like for her.
If paying down debt, growing your wealth, or just getting a better understanding of your financial situation is one of your goals for 2022, this episode is a must-listen. Financial coach Mandyy Thomas sits down with Kalli to talk about the connection between money and mental health, and delivers some practical tips and tricks.
In this episode, Kalli gets into the bad rap of New Year Resolutions, why we need a language shift, and more on the one book you need read this year
In this episode, Ryan Lowery, the CEO behind Ketogenic.com and co-author of the Ketogenic Bible, chats with Kalli about the importance of improving our metabolic health, what science and his research is telling us about keto, how he deals with social media backlash, and why he insists on surrounding himself with the best people (and why you should too).
Time to take some of my own advice and take a little time to recharge. A thank for you for a fabulous 2021 and a preview of what's to come in 2022!
In this episode, Kalli reveals her formula for goal setting. The process of looking to the future with her circle of life assessment also involves looking back and reflecting on what’s been accomplished in the past year. A step-by-step plan to help you go into the new year on the right foot.
There’s a saying that goes, if someone is offended by your boundaries, that person is probably the reason you need them in the first place. Last week’s episode was a primer, this week we are really digging into setting personal boundaries and having hard conversations with social worker Ashley Breland.
Kalli offers you a quick primer to help you start setting your mindset as we head into socializing season, including how to set boundaries around food, alcohol, your time, and conversation topics.
What do we really know about the people who bring us the news in the morning? In this episode, Kalli and CTV Morning Live Saskatoon host Alex Brown get into the intense hours the career requires: yes, that 3am alarm clock is real. After finding her way to self love, Brown is a body inclusivity advocate and passionate about mental health. In this episode, she shares her personal journey to wellness and how she found joy on TikTok.
Being an entrepreneur was not Kalli's original plan while navigating her undergraduate education, but it became her path afterward. In honour of World Entrepreneur Day this week, Kalli sat down to reflect on how her health business has morphed over the years and lays out a few non-traditional life and business lessons she discovered along the way.
The road to an International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world record is a hard one. Saskatoon powerlifter Jessica Buettner holds a few of those records. Her path to barbell domination is a complicated one. Over the last eight years, she's built her strength while navigating Type 1 Diabetes, something she was diagnosed with at 11 years old. In this episode, Jess and Kalli get into mindset and motivation, nutrition, recovery, social media, and the strategy around how she conquered worlds. Strap in, this is a good listen.
In this episode, Kalli looks at how much we give of ourselves in the various facets of our lives. Where are you putting too much effort, and what is lagging behind and suffering? What is your priority and what is your purpose? As one human, you cannot give 100% in all areas. If you're killing it in your career, but have no family life or socialization time, are you fulfilled? Taking a look at how you balance your time and effort may help you both be, and feel, successful.
It was not one, but two cancer diagnosis that changed the personal and professional path of Saskatoon's Adriana Johnsgaard. A self-proclaimed bio hacker and life enthusiast, this non-practicing physician is now a cancer "thriver" and is board certified in functional medicine. In this episode, her and Kalli get dig into the road Adriana is on and how she got there.
Whether you do or you don't, the time will pass anyway. In this episode, Kalli gets into why you should be setting goals, trying to learn new things, and pushing our personal development, regardless of your age. And, if you're considering flipping the switch, and trying something new, Kalli will tell you why you should do it. And, she has some tips on how to commit to following through in uncomfortable experiences with some advice on how to flex your embarrassment and failure muscles.
"I learned I cannot tie my identity to what I do." -Life is what happens when we're making other plans. A former athlete, Dr. Kurtis Gryba found his way to the healthcare system after a very serious knee injury. In this episode, Kalli and Kurtis get into his athletic history, his shift in identity and his road to becoming a chiropractor, the holistic theory of his practice, and how he helps his guide patients through recovery into a resilient body and mind.
"I will never tell you that you can't have pie."
Navigating the holidays can be a challenge when it comes to maintaining personal goals, enjoying time with family and friends, and sticking to your nutritional goals. But, this episode isn’t about how to avoid gaining weight over Thanksgiving (or any other food-focused holiday). Instead, Kalli names her Top 10 tips to help you feel your best mentally and physically over Thanksgiving. Her intention is to help you dodge obstacles and to set yourself up for success so you can be present and create fond memories with your loved ones.
The myth of having it all is just that: a myth. Brooke Johnson Isaak is a proud feminist, and she's happy to tell you why. She's also a new mom, criminal lawyer, lecturer, blogger, and fashionista. This week, she and Kalli get into motherhood, gender roles, the challenges of inequality, and that always looming imposter syndrome.
The road we end up on is not always the path we intended to take. As a nutritionist, Kali has made a name for herself as specialist in ketogenic nutrition. But she did not set out for it to be that way. In fact, when she started changing her own diet about a decade ago, she didn't realize she was actually eating in a ketogenic way. Now, with the education and certifications to back it up, Kali shares how she found her way to keto, and why it's the lifestyle she chooses to champion.
Getting to the top of the pack at the CrossFit Games is no small feat, but Jason Cain has accomplished that, and so much more, while also balancing real life challenges. In this episode, Kalli digs into entrepreneurship, athletics, nutrition, goal setting and much more with the Saskatoon-based business owner and athlete.
We know that we can all be our own worst critics, especially when it comes to the expectations we put on ourselves for personal performance, whether that is personally or professionally. During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, U.S. superstar gymnast Simone Biles got the world talking about mental health and boundaries when she withdrew herself from a number of gymnastics events. In this episode, Kalli digs into the expectations we put on ourselves, how we can all feel similar pressure in our daily lives, and how we can give ourselves permission to rest -- let's just call it the Simon Biles effect.
When we talk about people being resilient, Kaleb Dahlgren's name should come up in the conversation. A survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, Dahlgren has been looking adversity in the eye since he was diagnosed as a Type 1 Diabetic when he was four years old. Now, an accomplished best selling author on the road to a career as a chiropractor, Dahlgren sits down with Kalli to talk about diabetic health, traumatic brain injuries, nutrition, and the jams that get him pumped out for a workout. This is one you don't want to miss.
Surprise! I'm Kalli Youngstrom and this is the latest labour of love in my KY Wellness family. What is Keep Yourself Well? Well, have a listen to learn a bit about me and to find out what you can expect in upcoming episodes!