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Is it possible to eat your way to a better mood? Can foods really impact how the brain makes you think and feel? The “Happy Eating Podcast” was created after we couldn’t find the information that we needed for ourselves and our families. Join us as we break down the connection between food and mental wellness as we explore how food, diet, supplements, and daily habits can make for truly Happy Eating.
Episodes

Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Rant Therapy - We Need to Talk About… Hotel Toiletries
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
The best (and cheapest) therapy for those small things that get under your skin is sometimes a good venting session so you can get it off your chest and move on with your life! And if you’re not privy to the first-hand vent-a-thon, then being a fly on the wall listening is hopefully equally therapeutic and also maybe entertaining.
Welcome to Rant Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we’re “so over”.
We Need to Talk About… Hotel Toiletries
Thank you for listening to Rant Therapy on the Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes and new rants on Tuesdays. For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
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Friday Oct 18, 2024
5 Surprising Signs You Need More Iron
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
When was the last time you thought about iron? It can be an easily overlooked mineral in our diet. Turns out, it deserves a little more attention and fanfare, especially for the role it plays in brain health. In today’s episode we’re talking all about iron, iron deficiency, and iron-deficiency anemia. What are the signs of iron deficiency? How much iron do you need? And what’s the best way to get more iron in your diet?
This episode is in collaboration with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor of the Beef Checkoff.
Beef and Iron (beefitswhatsfordinner.com)
Beef In the Early Years (beefitswhatsfordinner.com)
Beef for Tweens and Teens (beefitswhatsfordinner.com)
Nutrition (beefitswhatsfordinner.com)
Sources for this episode include:
National Institutes of Health, Iron Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
National Academy of Sciences, Dietary Reference Intakes Summary Tables
What We Eat in America, NHANES 2017-March 2020 Prepandemic
Iron Status in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Stat Pearls. Biochemistry, Iron Absorption
Iron Absorption: Factors, Limitations, and Improvement Methods
The Effect of the Meat Factor in Animal-Source Foods on Micronutrient Absorption: A Scoping Review
Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Friday Oct 11, 2024
The #1 Supplement for Cold & Flu Season
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Elderberry isn’t something you’d often find at drugstores 10 years ago. But fast-forward to today, and elderberry supplements now have their own shelf or two in the supplement aisle. Elderberry has quickly become popular to take during cold and flu season in hopes it might ease symptoms or duration of an illness. And the good news, there’s research to back up elderberry’s immune boosting effects.
But not all supplements on the market are created equal. In today’s episode, we talk about what you need to look for when shopping, dosage amounts, and our top recommendations.
The 7 Best Elderberry Supplements, According to Health Experts
Dr. Keri Marshall’s website
Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Monday Oct 07, 2024
Rant Therapy - We Need To Talk About..Carolyn's Fantasy Football
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
The best (and cheapest) therapy for those small things that get under your skin is sometimes a good venting session so you can get it off your chest and move on with your life! And if you’re not privy to the first-hand vent-a-thon, then being a fly on the wall listening is hopefully equally therapeutic and also maybe entertaining.
Welcome to Rant Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we’re “so over”.
We Need to Talk About…Carolyn's Fantasy Football
Thank you for listening to Rant Therapy on the Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes and new rants on Tuesdays. For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
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Thursday Oct 03, 2024
5 Supplements Worth Taking for Immune Health
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
There are so many immune-boosting supplements available these days that, if you’re like us, you might just ignore them altogether. Well, Carolyn decided it was time to tackle the category. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the supplements that are actually worth taking to prevent a cold or even the flu, and which ones will shorten the duration of your illness. Find out if your go-to supplement made the cut.
Recommended Supplement
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Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Rant Therapy - We Need to Talk About…Gen Z and AirPods
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
The best (and cheapest) therapy for those small things that get under your skin is sometimes a good venting session so you can get it off your chest and move on with your life! And if you’re not privy to the first-hand vent-a-thon, then being a fly on the wall listening is hopefully equally therapeutic and also maybe entertaining.
Welcome to Rant Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we’re “so over”.
We Need to Talk About…Gen Z and AirPods
Thank you for listening to Rant Therapy on the Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes and new rants on Tuesdays. For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
To contact Lester -

Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Do You Need a Dopamine Detox?
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Do you open up social media or scroll the news headlines as soon as you wake up? Has scrolling on your phone made you late for an appointment or meeting? If so, you might need a dopamine detox! In today’s episode we’re exploring what dopamine is, why it’s important, when too much is a bad thing, and whether or not a dopamine detox is a legit thing worth trying.
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LISTEN to 6 Easy Ways to Boost Dopamine
Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Rant Therapy - We Need To Talk About Football Watching Habits
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
The best (and cheapest) therapy for those small things that get under your skin is sometimes a good venting session so you can get it off your chest and move on with your life! And if you’re not privy to the first-hand vent-a-thon, then being a fly on the wall listening is hopefully equally therapeutic and also maybe entertaining.
Welcome to Rant Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we’re “so over”.
We Need To Talk About Football Watching Habits
Thank you for listening to Rant Therapy on the Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes and new rants on Tuesdays. For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
To contact Lester -

Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Are Politics Making You Rethink Friendships? Here’s How to Stay Friends
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Research tells us that politics—and thinking about political events—can be harmful to our mental wellness. So how do we get through this current political season of life? And how do we navigate friendships when we don’t align politically? In today’s episode, friendship expert, fellow podcaster and book author, Danielle Jackson advises us on what to do—and what not to do.
Learn More About Our Guest
Danielle Bayard Jackson is a female friendship coach and educator who speaks nationally about the science of women’s platonic connections. She is also the author of Fighting for Our Friendships (May 2024).
Danielle’s coaching business, Friend Forward, is dedicated to teaching women how to create and maintain better female friendships, and her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, NBC News, Psychology Today, Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, Good Morning America, and a host of other media outlets. A former high school teacher, Danielle now uses her teaching skills and leverages her background to study what the latest research has to say about women’s cooperation, communication, and conflict.
As a member of the American Sociological Association, she uses the latest research to create tangible strategies to help women create more depth in their platonic relationships. Companies like TikTok, the NBA, NFL, and Etsy have all booked Danielle as a speaker to address the topic of connection psychology. She’s even served as Bumble’s resident friendship expert and spokesperson for its new app Bumble for Friends.
Danielle shares her insight weekly on The Friend Forward Podcast, has several viral videos on social media, and has written for Insider and Harvard Business Review. You can learn more about Danielle and her work by visiting www.betterfemalefriendships.com.
Follow Danielle on Instagram and TikTok
Listen to our 2022 episode with Danielle: Why Adult Friendships Are Always Unicorns and Rainbows
Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Rant Therapy - We Need To Talk About Mustaches
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
The best (and cheapest) therapy for those small things that get under your skin is sometimes a good venting session so you can get it off your chest and move on with your life! And if you’re not privy to the first-hand vent-a-thon, then being a fly on the wall listening is hopefully equally therapeutic and also maybe entertaining.
Welcome to Rant Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we’re “so over”.
We Need To Talk About Mustaches
Thank you for listening to Rant Therapy on the Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes and new rants on Tuesdays. For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
To contact Lester -
