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Healthy Families YYC

Dr Lindsay Nealon

Healthy Families YYC is a space for real conversations, gentle encouragement, and wholehearted family health. I’m Dr. Lindsay Nealon, a chiropractor, mom of four, and founder of Healthy Families Chiropractic in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Here, we celebrate the real, messy, beautiful work of raising families and caring for ourselves. You’ll hear stories from local parents, insights from trusted professionals, and gentle reminders that you’re not alone - and that you’re doing better than you think

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All Episodes

7:35

The Power of Walking with Dr. Friede

Healthy Families YYC ·

2026/04/15

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 system feel calm and safe, which can even help sleep and digestion. Dr. Friede also explains that walking

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13:57

The Journey of Growing a Community-First Food...

Healthy Families YYC ·

2026/04/08

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 meat to meet their customer’s needs - and the needs of their own growing family, too - while keeping the

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23:12

Creating Your Family’s Healthcare Team

Healthy Families YYC ·

2026/04/01

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 health statement (which you can take or leave as you need, since your health needs and goals might be

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15:03

The Hidden Link Between Pelvic Floor, Hips, and Low...

Healthy Families YYC ·

2026/03/18

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 versus overactive pelvic floors (or, as is often the case, how a combination can also present);

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13:29

Health through Movement with Dr Friede Kiernan

Healthy Families YYC ·

2026/03/11

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, counterintuitively, pain may not originate where it’s felt; and common compensations such as stiff mid-back leading to

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16:40

Breath and Body Balance in Pregnancy with Ashley Herrera

Healthy Families YYC ·

2026/03/04

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 across trimesters. They discuss diaphragmatic breathing as a key tool during labor, along with simple

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17:10

Understanding your X-Rays: Osteoarthritis,...

Healthy Families YYC ·

2026/02/18

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 arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and lupus, Dr Lindsay unravels common

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25:38

Repetitive Stress Remedies: Expert Tips from Alta Physio

Healthy Families YYC ·

2026/02/11

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 the everyday motions of our lives, and in the sports our littles love to play. They also share

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17:27

Why I chose chiropractic

Healthy Families YYC ·

2026/02/04

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 up immersed in a chiropractic and vitalistic lifestyle.Together, Lindsay and Lexi reflect on family,

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22:56

The 4 Approaches to Health

Healthy Families YYC ·

2026/01/21

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, causing a spillage when you’re least equipped to deal with it.Dr. Lindsay breaks down the pros and cons of

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14:37

Core Connections - What Your Diaphragm Has to Do with...

Healthy Families YYC ·

2026/01/14

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 surprising connection between the diaphragm and acid reflux to how shallow breathing creates compensation

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8:13

Celebrating 5 years at Healthy Families with...

Healthy Families YYC ·

2026/01/07

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 settling, Linda-Mae and Dr Lindsay share what it was like to build something rooted in care, connection and

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15:58

Why Pregnant Mom’s Should See A Webster Certified...

Healthy Families YYC ·

2025/12/17

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 optimal baby positioning. They also cover the Webster Technique, designed for expectant mothers, and how

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19:17

Self Care 101 - Get Grounded, Breathe, Stay Connected...

Healthy Families YYC ·

2025/12/10

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 and Vhalle delve into the misconception that self-care requires significant time and money, emphasizing

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10:37

Gifting experiences, not things

Healthy Families YYC ·

2025/12/03

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 impactful this change has been in their family in terms of bonding and emotional health, and she offers

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15:10

From Stress to Strength - Building Resilience with...

Healthy Families YYC ·

2025/11/26

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 creating routines, leaning into small moments of joy, and giving oneself permission to rest during

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20:19

Standing Tall - Posture Part Two with Dr Lindsay

Healthy Families YYC ·

2025/11/19

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 leaning into your hip, standing with hands in pockets, dumping weight forward into hips - and some easy

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10:29

Why We Choose Wellness

Healthy Families YYC ·

2025/11/12

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, posture, mindset, and rest all support the nervous system, this episode reframes choosing wellness as a

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17:15

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Pregnancy: Being...

Healthy Families YYC ·

2025/11/05

Dr. Lindsay sits down with pelvic floor physiotherapist Hilary McDermott to talk about the power of proactive pelvic care during pregnancy. Hilary shares why waiting until after birth to address pelvic floor health is outdated, and how early support can help you feel stronger, more confident, and better prepared for labor and recovery. Together, they unpack what really happens to your pelvic floor during pregnancy, common myths like “don’t do core exercises”, and how chiropractic and physiotherapy

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12:09

Healthy Halloween

Healthy Families YYC ·

2025/10/29

It’s spooky season - but the scariest part of Halloween isn’t the costumes…it’s the sugar!In this fun and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Lindsay Nealon shares how families can enjoy all the excitement of Halloween without the sugar crash, meltdowns and colds that follow. From creative candy swaps and healthier treat ideas to boosting your family’s resilience before the big night, this episode will help you keep the joy in the holiday - and the chaos out.You’ll hear: How to prepare your kids’ bodies

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