Healthy Families YYC

Dr Lindsay Nealon
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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. This is a space for grace, growth and genuine connection. Let’s take a breath, and dive in.

  1. Desk Life with Dr Friede Kiernan

    5d ago

    Desk Life with Dr Friede Kiernan

    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 explains how forward head and rounded-shoulder posture can strain joints and muscles, reduce motion, and contribute to dysfunctional breathing patterns. She gives some recommendations to combat these issues, and discusses how chiropractic care can help joint motion and nervous system input to support desk work. Book an appointment with Dr. Friede at the Healthy Families clinic, and DM her on Instagram @dr.friedekiernan

    10 min
  2. Chiropractic and Your Brain

    Jun 3

    Chiropractic and Your Brain

    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 and a shift toward protective stress responses. Adjustments provide specific input that research suggests alters activity in the prefrontal cortex, motor cortex and cerebellum, improving sensory-motor integration, regulation and benefits that go way beyond pain relief…like better sleep, calmer reactions, clearer thinking and more energy. Link from this episode: Stephen W. Porges - polyvagal theory

    18 min
  3. Dr. Amy Graf, Your Kiddos’ Chiro - Better Breastfeeding

    May 20

    Dr. Amy Graf, Your Kiddos’ Chiro - Better Breastfeeding

    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 describes common feeding-related signs of tension, and discusses how neck and body tension developed in the birth process can affect nursing coordination. Get ready to nerd out about all the complex jobs your baby’s cranial nerves are in charge of when they’re feeding, and why gentle chiropractic support can help them eat, sleep, and live better - because any parent knows that if their baby can do all those things well, it makes their life better, too. Follow Dr Amy Graf on Instagram, @dr.amygraf Healthy Families YYC is hosted by Dr Lindsay Nealon, founder of Healthy Families Chiropractic in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Follow Dr Lindsay on Instagram @dr.lindsaynealon. Learn more about the clinic or schedule a visit at https://healthyfamilieschiropractic.ca/ and visit us on Instagram, @healthyfamiliesyyc. Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com/ Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/

    12 min
  4. Finding Sovereign Success with Emily Bishop

    May 13

    Finding Sovereign Success with Emily Bishop

    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,” noticing stress, anxiety, impatience, and lack of presence creeping in, and using her second maternity leave to rediscover who she was beyond career and motherhood. They discuss the matrescence identity transition, the need for a holistic view of success across career, family, and wellbeing, and how human design offers a practical framework based on birth data to explore one’s natural gifts beyond conditioning. Emily also explains her eight-week, one-on-one cohort program Sovereign Success. Check out Sovereign Success at https://www.emilylynnbishop.com/sovereign-success Follow Emily on Instagram @emilylynnbishop

    26 min
  5. A Love Letter to the Moms

    May 6

    A Love Letter to the Moms

    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 anyway, and the science of co-regulation. Because your kids don't need you to be perfect - they need you to be present, and to come back when you miss it. You were never meant to carry this alone. Happy Mother's Day, mamas. Healthy Families YYC is hosted by Dr Lindsay Nealon, founder of Healthy Families Chiropractic in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Follow Dr Lindsay on Instagram @dr.lindsaynealon. Learn more about the clinic or schedule a visit at https://healthyfamilieschiropractic.ca/ and visit us on Instagram, @healthyfamiliesyyc. Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com/ Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/

    12 min
  6. Mattress Basics…and Why “Perfect” Isn’t the Point

    Apr 22

    Mattress Basics…and Why “Perfect” Isn’t the Point

    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? Health is adaptability. We want a body that can handle variety and still rest, recover, and wake up feeling good. Healthy Families YYC is hosted by Dr Lindsay Nealon, founder of Healthy Families Chiropractic in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Follow Dr Lindsay on Instagram @dr.lindsaynealon. Learn more about the clinic or schedule a visit at https://healthyfamilieschiropractic.ca/ and visit us on Instagram, @healthyfamiliesyyc. Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com/ Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/

    20 min
  7. The Power of Walking with Dr. Friede

    Apr 15

    The Power of Walking with Dr. Friede

    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 is accessible, low impact, and suitable for most fitness levels; research suggests that just 30 minutes of brisk walking four to five times per week can unlock extraordinary benefits…but starting slowly and focusing on consistency is the best way to build your walking routine. Outdoor walking further enhances nervous system regulation through natural light, fresh air, and reduced stress hormones, which is why it’s a key component of Dr. Friede’s biweekly weekend Walk & Wellness group. Follow Dr. Friede Kiernan on Instagram @dr.friedekiernan where you can keep an eye out for the Walk & Wellness group updates and on the Healthy Families clinic website and Instagram. Healthy Families YYC is hosted by Dr Lindsay Nealon, founder of Healthy Families Chiropractic in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Follow Dr Lindsay on Instagram @dr.lindsaynealon. Learn more about the clinic or schedule a visit at https://healthyfamilieschiropractic.ca/ and visit us on Instagram, @healthyfamiliesyyc. Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com/ Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/

    8 min
  8. The Journey of Growing a Community-First Food Business in Calgary

    Apr 8

    The Journey of Growing a Community-First Food Business in Calgary

    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 same values of quality and connection. Amy explains their community-first approach through partnerships, markets, events, and giveaways, and highlights giving-back efforts including with Leftovers Calgary, Love for Lewiston, and I Can for Kids. Amy also reflects on balancing entrepreneurship with raising her two young children - including the crucial advice she’s learned about sharing her dreams, and when & how to ask for support. Links: Order a Better Meal delivery yourself at https://eatbetterday.ca/ or email Amy at hello@eatbetterday.ca. You can also follow Better Day Food on Instagram, @betterdayfood Healthy Families YYC is hosted by Dr Lindsay Nealon, founder of Healthy Families Chiropractic in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Follow Dr Lindsay on Instagram @dr.lindsaynealon. Learn more about the clinic or schedule a visit at https://healthyfamilieschiropractic.ca/ and visit us on Instagram, @healthyfamiliesyyc. Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com/ Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/

    14 min
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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. This is a space for grace, growth and genuine connection. Let’s take a breath, and dive in.

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  • Creator
    Dr Lindsay Nealon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr Lindsay Nealon 2025
  • Show Website
    Healthy Families YYC