Kalm Down is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners find balance, unwind, and manage life's stresses. Hosted by Morgan Smith, CEO of Kalm with Kava, the show explores various ways to relax and chill out, from mindfulness techniques to natural remedies like kava. While kava plays a central role in the discussions, the podcast goes beyond just one solution, offering tips and advice on how to live a calmer, more peaceful life in today’s busy world. Tune in to discover how to take a step back, breathe, and “Kalm Down.”
Burlesque, Big Brains & Botanicals: Marina Castillo’s Wild Ride to Kava & Clarity
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 breathwork and cultural humility shape her work today
This one’s full of laughter, honesty, and enough plot twists to qualify as a Marvel origin story...minus the cape. 🍃💃🧠
19 Aug 2025
From Burnout to Balance: Recovery, Wellness & Kava with Dr. John Coleman
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 practical advice for anyone on a journey toward better balance.
10 Mar 2025
Fitness, Mental Health & Kava: How to Train Your Mind & Body with Elias Proce
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 recovery—balancing work, rest, and stress relief
✔️ Kava’s place in wellness—can it be a post-workout recovery drink?
Whether you're a fitness junkie, mental wellness advocate, or just looking for inspiration, this episode will help you find balance in mind and movement.
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23 Feb 2025
Finding the Magic: Family Traditions, Nostalgia, and First-Time Kava Experience with Lindsay Aston
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 isn’t just about pixie dust—we also chat about balancing family life, embracing new experiences, and, of course, her first-ever experience with kava! Spoiler alert: it wasn’t exactly love at first sip, but the journey was definitely entertaining.
We also talk about:
✅ The best (and most overrated) Disney rides 🎢
✅ Family traditions that create lasting memories ❤️
✅ Why trying new things—like kava—can be both weird and rewarding 🥴
✅ How to slow down and enjoy life in a fast-paced world
Whether you’re a Disney fan, a kava newbie, or just here for some good conversation, this episode is full of laughs, nostalgia, and real talk. Hit play and unwind with us!
💙 Subscribe & Follow: Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more great episodes!
Sponsored by www.kalmwithkava.com
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10 Feb 2025
Kalm Down Podcast Episode 1 - Tracy Roberts & Greg Cunningham of Trace Zen Yoga & Meraki Kava Bar
Sponsored bywww.kalmwithkava.com (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 different, but they sure can be great together! We learn about meditation, what a Saturn return is, and the best way to find and keep a mate for life.
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