On this episode of the Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Karalynne Call—founder & CEO of Just Ingredients and host of a top-20 health podcast. Karalynne opens up about her battle with depression, the rock-bottom moment that changed everything, and the step-by-step healing journey (labs, nutrition, lifestyle) that led her to build a real-food company from the ground up—without debt or outside investors.

They dive into her “one ingredient at a time” philosophy, why she avoids “natural flavors,” the truth about bitter blockers in energy drinks, and how she turned a small Instagram account into a mission-driven brand trusted by families. Karalynne breaks down product development (protein, cans, creatine), shares her family-first leadership pillars, and gives practical tips to reduce inflammation, stabilize energy, and feel genuinely better—one simple swap at a time. 

00:00 Introduction
01:23 From teacher to founder: Karalynne’s backstory
02:56 Depression, rock bottom, and healing through nutrition
07:15 Launching Just Ingredients & the first products
16:15 Energy drinks, hidden ingredients & real food philosophy
22:24 Business growth: listening to customers & new product lines
27:04 Building culture, family-first values & transparency
34:14 Teaching, legacy, and simplifying health education
37:00 Reducing inflammation & practical steps to feel better
40:40 Outro