Healthy Families YYC

As we wrap up our first podcast season, Dr. Lindsay reflects on what this journey has really been about. Yes, it has been about family health, chiropractic, the nervous system, pregnancy, postpartum and community. But it has also been about doing something new. Learning a new skill. Putting your voice out there. Being willing to be a beginner. Moving through discomfort. And modeling growth for the...

Dr. Lindsay sits down with returning guest Dr. Friede Kiernan from the Healthy Families clinic about why desk work often causes discomfort, even when it feels “comfortable.” She emphasizes that the real issue is sustained, static positions and lack of movement, rather than perfect posture. Dr. Friede describes common complaints among desk workers (maybe you recognize your own pain pattern?) and ex...

Your nervous system is the body’s control centre: your brain relies on constant sensory input from spinal joints to build an accurate “body map” that governs proprioception (where am I), motor control (how do I move), and threat assessment (am I safe). When spinal joints are restricted, the resulting distorted input floods your system with TV static - leading to compensation, poor posture, tension...

Get ready for a mic swap - returning guest Dr. Amy Graf takes up the mantle of hosting duties for this episode from Dr. Lindsay! Dr. Amy is a pediatric and family chiropractor at Healthy Families Chiropractic in Calgary, and in this special solo she explains how gentle, nervous system focussed chiropractic care can support babies and families…especially with difficulties in breastfeeding. She desc...

Dr Lindsay sits down with Emily Bishop, biomedical-engineering-researcher-turned-embodiment-guide and founder of Sovereign Success. They speak about helping ambitious, high-achieving mothers reconnect with their inner knowing, and redefining success so ambition and motherhood can coexist in harmony. Emily shares her own post - a mat leave experience of feeling unfulfilled despite “having it all,”...

This Mother's Day episode is not a tips list - it's a heartfelt message to every mom who's exhausted, overwhelmed…and still showing up anyway. From the invisible mental load to the "always on" nervous system, today of all days you deserve to name what as a mom you’re always quietly carrying. Dr. Lindsay discusses good-enough parenting, her own personal stories of dropping balls and showing up anyw...

From the house, to the cabin, to the occasional “drunkie-bunkie,” this episode is all about sleep, mattresses, pillows and why the “perfect” setup is not actually the goal. Dr. Lindsay shares practical guidance on what matters most in a mattress, how motion isolation can help couples sleep better, why movement during sleep is healthy and how to think differently about pillows. The real takeaway? H...

Dr. Friede Kiernan of Healthy Families Chiropractic discusses walking as a powerful, often overlooked tool for health. Walking requires complex, full-body coordination of balance, posture, muscles, and joints. She explains that regular walking supports mental wellbeing by improving memory, focus, mood, emotional balance, and stress regulation through steady rhythmic input that helps the nervous sy...

Dr. Lindsay sits down with returning guest Amy Kadziolka, founder of Better Day Food Co. , a thoughtful meal delivery company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Amy shares how the business first sprouted as an idea during her and her husband’s around-the-world honeymoon, and then became both of their main work stream thanks to COVID. They discuss shifting from a fully plant-based menu to adding me...

Dr Lindsay gives practical tips on how to build a family healthcare team - a daunting task, but one that you can break down into smaller bites by separating it into an emergency & illness care team, and a proactive health creation team. She invites listeners to reflect upon and clarify for themselves their beliefs about health, because beliefs shape care choices . Dr Lindsay shares her own hea...

Dr. Lindsay sits down with pelvic floor physiotherapist Hilary McDermott to chat about the connection between pelvic floor function and persistent hip and low back pain. They discuss common indicators such as deep hard-to-locate hip pain, tailbone pain, and chronic pain that doesn’t fully resolve with stretching, massage, or medication. Hilary also delves into the differences between underactive v...

Dr. Lindsay sits down with returning guest Dr. Friede Kiernan to talk about why movement is essential to health. Dr Friede explains that motor control begins in the brain, and that pain, dysfunction, or injury can disrupt movement patterns and create compensations that show up as tension, instability, and pain. They explore the difference between simply moving and moving well; how, counterintuitiv...

Dr. Lindsay and Ashley Herrera discuss simple, grounded ways to support pregnancy through movement, breath, and body balance. Ashley is a prenatal yoga educator, mom of three, and Calgary’s only Spinning Babies certified parent educator, as well as a Birthing From Within childbirth educator and doula. Ashley shares how daily movement can ease common pregnancy symptoms and how movement focus shifts...

Recording from Mission Bay in Auckland while helping Lexi settle in at chiropractor college, Dr. Lindsay explains some of the common x-ray phrases - osteoarthritis (OA), degenerative joint disease (DJD), and degenerative disc disease (DDD) - and how these labels can create fear when misunderstood. While some of these words might make you think of autoimmune inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid...

Dr. Lindsay is joined by physiotherapists Sarah Park and Mary Mitton from Alta Physiotherapy to discuss stress injuries. They cover identifying and preventing repetitive strain injuries in kids, teens, and even adults. Sarah and Mary provide insight into some of the most common causes of repetitive stress injuries, like poor posture, overuse, and of course a lack of variety in movement - both for...

In this special episode of Healthy Families YYC, Lindsay sits down with her daughter Lexi - on location from Lexi’s kitchen in her apartment in New Zealand - to talk about a huge life transition. At just 18 years old, Lexi has moved halfway across the world to begin her chiropractic education! This conversation explores what led her there, what she’s most excited about, and what it means to grow u...

In this solo episode, Dr. Lindsay explores the different ways we approach our health and why those choices matter now more than ever. She explains how stress, lifestyle, emotions and life experiences build up in the body over time - much like how a glass of water gets fuller the more you add to it - and how symptoms are often the result of a system that’s been coping without enough reserves, causi...

In this episode, Dr. Lindsay sits down with pelvic floor physiotherapist Blair Blyth to explore one of the body's most overlooked yet essential muscles: the diaphragm. While most people know it helps us breathe, Blair reveals how this dome-shaped muscle sits at the center of so much more - core stability, posture, digestion, circulation, spinal mobility, and even pelvic floor function. From the su...

Happy anniversary, Healthy Families! Dr. Lindsay is joined by office manager and team lead, Linda-Mae Higgins to celebrate five years at the clinic. They reflect on the messy, beautiful beginnings that shaped the practice into what it is today. From hosting early conversations with patients in Dr Lindsay’s living room, to opening the clinic in the middle of a pandemic with drywall dust still settl...

Dr. Lindsay is joined by Dr. Natasha Brandt to dive into the world of prenatal chiropractic care. Dr. Natasha, a specialist in prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric chiropractic care, shares her unique journey into the field and her passion for supporting families. They discuss common reasons pregnant women seek chiropractic care, such as pain relief, improving labor experiences, and ensuring optima...

In this episode of the Healthy Families YYC podcast, Dr. Lindsay discusses the essentials of self-care with her mentor, Vhalle Hohn. Vhalle is a transformational facilitator, Reiki master, and one of the creators at Elixirs for Life - she shares her valuable insights on grounding, breathing, and creating morning rituals to start the day centered and ready (for both you and your kiddos). Dr Lindsay...

Dr Lindsay reflects on the pressures of the holiday season, and shares how their blended family has shifted focus over the years from material gifts to meaningful experiences. The biggest game changer for them has been Nealon Family Adventure - an annual tradition where they spend quality time together through activities like holiday getaways and unique adventures. Dr Lindsay highlights how impact...

Dr. Lindsay hosts fellow chiropractor Dr. Friede Kiernan to discuss how stress and seasonal changes affect our energy and mood. They explore the concept of resilience and provide practical tips for grounding and building daily resilience through small, consistent practices such as exercise, journaling, gratitude, and nervous system support. Dr Lindsay and Dr Frieide emphasize the importance of cre...

Dr Lindsay delves into the often-overlooked act of standing - building upon the discussion of seated posture from episode 6 (check it out if you haven’t already!) she emphasizes the importance of standing posture for both you and your kids. Because standing tall isn't about stiffness…it’s about finding a natural and dynamic alignment. Dr Lindsay reveals common mistakes that are easy to make - like...

Dr. Lindsay Nealon reflects on what it truly means to choose wellness - not as a reaction to pain, but as a proactive way of living. Drawing from over 20 years in practice, she shares why chiropractic care is about more than symptom relief and how consistent, mindful attention to your body’s patterns can transform your health. From understanding the body’s natural rhythms to learning how movement,...