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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
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
You know that little high—or feeling of happiness—you get when you're working on a puzzle and you find two pieces that fit together? Or when you post a picture on Instagram and it almost instantly gets more likes than usual? Well, that’s dopamine at work! In today’s episode we explain what dopamine is, why it’s key for mental wellness, and how our culture today is impacting our dopamine production leaving us feeling less productive and just blah. We wrap the episode with 6 simple ways to naturally boost dopamine—for a happier, more productive you!
References and links mentioned in the episode:
Food for thought: association between dietary tyrosine and cognitive performance in younger and older adults
Evidence That Sleep Deprivation Downregulates Dopamine D2R in Ventral Striatum in the Human Brain
Ultra‐high‐field fMRI insights on insight: Neural correlates of the Aha!‐moment
Show Notes:
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
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
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”.
What are Carolyn and Brierley so confused by this week?
We are so confused by the "Receipt Checker" at Walmart!
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/realfoodareallife_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!
happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
If you’re a parent, the phrase ‘not in front of the kids' is something you’ve probably heard, said and thought. But is hiding your negative emotions when you’re upset helpful or harmful when it comes to your kids? Today’s episode was prompted by a discussion following the recent school shooting in Nashville and whether or not you should acknowledge your emotions to your kids. Let’s dive in!
References and links mentioned in the episode:
The Cascade Effect of Parent Dysfunction: An Emotion Socialization Transmission Framework
Show Notes:
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 Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
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”.
What is Carolyn so confused by this week?
I’m So Confused By Grandma Drug Dealers!
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!
happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
The Connection Between Seasonal Allergies and Mental Health
Seasonal allergies are about to hit their peak, if they haven’t already. Where we are in the Southeast, everything is coated with a thin layer of yellow pollen right now. Stuffy noses, sore throats, irritated eyes, and fatigue are all common for seasonal allergy sufferers. But could those seasonal allergies also be aggravating your mood? In today’s episode, we’re explaining the very real connection between seasonal allergies and mental health.
Show Notes:
Resources and references mentioned include:
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
Mental Health and Allergic Rhinitis: Depression and Suicidal Behavior
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
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Lately there’s been a lot of promises on social media about how you can eat certain foods, or avoid certain ones, or take certain supplements to naturally balance your hormones. Regardless of your age or life stage, we can all relate to the not-so-fun effects of when hormones are out of whack. So naturally there’s a desire to do whatever we can to keep them balanced. But can food and supplements serve as a solution? In today’s episode we talk with menopause diet expert and registered dietitian Liz Ward. She answers all of our burning hormone questions. Let’s dive in!
References and links:
Our guest today is Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN. Liz is a registered dietitian and award-winning nutrition communicator with more than thirty years of experience counseling patients and writing about nutrition and health. Liz holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and a masters degree from Boston University. She is the author of several books, including Expect the Best, Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy, and is the co-author of The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health and Happiness. Ward blogs about a healthy lifestyle at WebMD.com and www.betteristhenewperfect.com.
Follow Liz on social media:
@menopausedietplan on Facebook, tiktok, and IG.
Amazon link to purchase The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health and Happiness
TIME STAMPS:
2:50 What happens during perimenopause, when it usually starts, what the common symptoms are.
8:10 The book you need to buy for perimenopause & menopause.
9:05 Why we’re seeing the changes in our body we do.
12:45 Are we truly more sensitive to carbs at this stage of life?
18:15 Which nutrients influence our hormones? Plus, the one food you should be adding to your diet in perimenopause.
22:00 Other health conditions to be aware of during menopause.
24:00 Can the foods you eat balance your hormones? Sex hormones vs. “the other” hormones.
32:10 The nutrients you should prioritize in perimenopause and menopause. Get protein, iron, omega-3, calcium, and vitamin D targets.
35:40 Liz’s take on protein powders.
42:00 The scoop on belly fat: visceral vs. subcutaneous. And how to lose a little bit of both.
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 Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
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”.
What is Carolyn so over by this week?
I‘m So Over Kids Not Waking Up!
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!
happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
We read new nutrition studies all the time. And we love it! But we recently realized that we never share the most exciting ones with you. So in today’s episode we’re covering 4 newly published studies that caught our attention—and we think they’ll catch yours. Will taking a probiotic shrink your waist? Is exercise just as important for your mental health as counseling? Can chocolate and water help you live longer? Let’s dive in.
References and links mentioned in the episode:
Exercise more effective than medicines to manage mental health
Middle-age high normal serum sodium as a risk factor for
accelerated biological aging, chronic diseases, and premature
Does Dehydration Cause High Blood Pressure?
Show Notes:
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
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
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”.
What is Brierley so confused by this week?
I‘m So Confused By Stores Jumping The Gun On The Next Holiday!
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!
happyeating@gmail.com
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Surely you’ve heard someone say—or maybe even said yourself—”I don’t know how she does it all.” Well, it’s time to stop aspiring for that kind of praise. It’s also time to silence that inner critic that’s making you feel guilty for not being able to do it all. In today’s episode, mindfulness expert Julie Potiker tells us why.
References and links:
Julie’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulmethodsforlife
Julie’s Website: https://mindfulmethodsforlife.com
Julie’s Books:
Life Falls Apart But You Don’t Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos
Julie Potiker is a mindfulness expert who helps others bring more peace and wellness into their lives through her Mindful Methods for Life program offerings. Her new book is “SNAP! From Chaos to Calm.”
A former attorney, Julie is a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher and founder of the Balanced Mind Meditation Center in La Jolla, California. She began her in-depth study of mindfulness after graduating from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at the University of California, San Diego. She was trained by Kristin Neff, Christopher Germer, and UCSD as a Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher. She went on to study with Rick Hanson, becoming a graduate of his Positive Neuroplasticity Training Professional Course. Julie also completed Brené Brown’s Living Brave Semester.
During COVID-19 shelter-in-place, Julie graduated from David Treleaven’s Advanced Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Course. Additionally, she completed teacher training for the Mindful Self-Compassion Adaptation for Healthcare Communities and the Mindful Self-Compassion short course for teaching online during the pandemic. Since then she has added David Kessler’s Grief Educator Training to her extensive certifications. She holds a B.G.S. from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from George Washington University.
Julie's first book, “Life Falls Apart, but You Don’t Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos," is now available on audiobook. Her work has been featured by The Oprah Magazine, Costco Connection, AARP, AP News, NBC, CBS, Fox, The CW, and many more. For more information, visit MindfulMethodsForLife.com.