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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 Apr 29, 2025
Rant Therapy: Volunteering Regret
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
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”.
Rant Therapy: Volunteering Regret
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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Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Rant Therapy: One More Thing!
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
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”.
Rant Therapy: One More Thing!
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 Apr 17, 2025
Top Nutrition Headlines - April 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
We’re bringing back a listener favorite! And it’s our first one of 2025! In today’s episode, we are sharing three new nutrition studies. Are there really microplastics in gum, and if so, why? The foods that you can add to your diet that may counteract the effects of microplastics in the body. And, could weekend warriors be just as healthy as regular exercisers? You’ll be surprised!
Studies Mentioned:
Chewing gums: Unintended sources of ingested microplastics in humans
Exploring the potential protective role of anthocyanins in mitigating micro/nanoplastic-induced reproductive toxicity: A steroid receptor perspective
Association of Accelerometer‐Derived Physical Activity Pattern With the Risks of All‐Cause, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer Death
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 16, 2025
Rant Therapy - I’m So Over The Price Of Groceries!
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
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’s Brierley So Over this week? I’m So Over The Price Of Groceries!!!
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 Apr 10, 2025
Histamine Intolerance: What It Is & How Perimenopause Can Make It Worse
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
If you live in an area with pollen, you’re dealing with histamines whether you know it or not. They’re what’s responsible for your runny nose, red eyes, itchy throat, etc. But histamines are also found in food, which for some can lead to high levels in the body and cause symptoms like headaches, bloating, and eczema. You may hear this referred to as histamine intolerance. Spoiler alert: if you’re in perimenopause you’re more likely to start experiencing some histamine intolerance. In today’s episode, we’re talking about what histamines are, what foods they’re in, what histamine intolerance looks like, and what you can do to balance out the histamine levels in your body.
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 08, 2025
Rant Therapy - Graduation Snarkiness
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
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”.
Rant Therapy - Graduation Snarkiness
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 -

Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Rant Therapy - Brierley's B.O.
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
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”.
Rant Therapy - Brierley's B.O.
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 Mar 27, 2025
Beef Tallow: Worth It or Not?
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative is calling for the use of beef tallow instead of seed oils like canola, grapeseed, etc. And some major fast food chains have pledged to switch from frying in oil to frying with beef tallow. But what exactly is beef tallow—and will it make us healthier? In today’s episode we take a non-political look at beef tallow.
Listen to our past episode on seed oils: The Truth About Seed Oil
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-eating-podcast/id1558793380?i=1000655800018
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 25, 2025
Rant Therapy - Prom Dress Code
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
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”.
Rant Therapy - Prom Dress Code
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 Mar 20, 2025
Picky Eating…or Eating Disorder?
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
We’ve all experienced picky eaters—whether through friends, our kids, or maybe even you yourself are a picky eater. But when does picky eating crossover to extreme pickiness that could put your health at risk? And is there anything we can do to improve that pickiness? In today’s episode, we’re talking with registered dietitian and eating disorder expert, Kate Sayre, about a lesser-known eating disorder called ARFID. What is it? What are the common signs and symptoms? And how can you actually help someone who has ARFID?
Today’s Guest - Kathryn Sayre, MPH, RDN, LDN
Kate Sayre is a Registered Dietitian who owns a small private practice in Durham, NC. She specializes in disordered eating and is passionate about helping adults of all ages heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Kate is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, a member of The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). She recently completed Tier I of the Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders training.
Books & Resources Mentioned:
The Picky Eater’s Recovery Book
ARFID Collaborative - Website with Resources and Providers
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
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