Kalm Down Podcast

In this episode of Kalm Down , we sit down with Marina Castillo: a burlesque dancer, theoretical mathematician, and now a kava industry consultant. (Yes, really.) Her journey is anything but ordinary, and that’s exactly why it’s brilliant. We talk about: How Marina moved from formulas to feather boas to food-grade root powder Why the kava world needs more badass women and fewer boring bros How bre...

In this inspiring and lighthearted episode of Kalm Down , Dr. John Coleman—dentist, recovering alcoholic, and mental wellness advocate—joins Morgan Smith to talk about addiction, burnout, and the healing power of community and kava. Together, they explore the challenges of recovery and how finding small moments of calm can make a big difference. This episode is full of honesty, laughs, and practic...

Can lifting weights lift your mood ? 💪😌 In this episode of Kalm Down , personal trainer Elias Proce shares how physical fitness impacts mental health , why training is about more than just aesthetics, and how kava fits into the recovery process . We dive into: ✔️ The gym as therapy —how exercise builds resilience ✔️ Overcoming mental blocks —what fitness teaches about discipline ✔️ The role of r...

In this episode of Kalm Down , we welcome Lindsay Aston—a devoted mom, Disney superfan, and all-around awesome person—for a fun and laid-back conversation about family, nostalgia, and stepping out of your comfort zone. Lindsay shares her deep love for all things Disney, from her favorite parks and movie soundtracks to how Disney has shaped unforgettable moments with her family. But this episode is...

Sponsored by www.kalmwithkava.com Today's episode is all about learning to center yourself amidst the chaos of modern day life. Host Morgan Smith is joined by Tracy Roberts & Greg Cunningham who own Trace Zen Yoga and Meraki Kava Bar. Their journey through life and the issues that they've encountered has helped them pursue a life at their pace, in their own way. Yoga and kava might be differen...