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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.
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Aug 4, 2026
Aug 4, 2026
4 min
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”.
Shoutout To Deodorant With Aluminum
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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Jul 30, 2026
Jul 30, 2026
38 min
You may know cortisol as the stress hormone that increases belly fat. Well, it is that. But cortisol plays a role in a lot of other systems in your body—so when this stress hormone is chronically elevated it can do some serious damage. And interestingly, elevated cortisol is a marker for depression and other mental health conditions. In today’s episode, we explain how cortisol impacts your mental health, and then share 7 easy, yet science-backed ways to lower cortisol almost instantly.
Show Notes:
References mentioned include:
Cortisol as a Biomarker of Mental Severity 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
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
4 min
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 - Single Mom In The Summer
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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Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
1 hr 10 min
Even in your 20s and 30s understanding skincare and choosing the right products can be a little confusing. But then comes perimenopause and the hormonal changes associated with it—and navigating skincare and the plethora of products out there becomes even more overwhelming. We teamed up with the skincare experts at NOW® Solutions to get personal insight on the key ingredients, products, and supplements we need in our 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s to help manage our ever-changing skin. Let’s just say that Brierley and Carolyn both have a package of skincare products being delivered in the next week because of how helpful these experts are.
Our Skin Experts:
- Tina Tews, a licensed esthetician and brand manager for NOW® Solutions, is focused on bringing high quality, effective and affordable beauty products and aromatherapy to a global audience, to help support healthy, glowing skin at any age. Tews leverages her 15+ year tenure in the skincare industry to bring simple, natural, and real-life solutions that help people feel good in their skin, using only the most trusted ingredients from around the world. NOW Solutions products avoid harsh chemicals and synthetic ingredients, to provide a clean beauty line that’s inspired by nature, and the full line is certified cruelty-free via PETA’s Beauty without Bunnies program.
- Rosemary McConnell is the R&D Supervisor for both NOW Solutions and NOW’s Food category. She’s been with NOW for five years and has more than15 years of experience in the personal care industry, previously at other companies including Albert Culver and Blistex, where she’s developed many successful launches ranging from lip balms to baby care products.
Explore and Shop NOW Products:
Use code HAPPYEATING for 20% off at nowfoods.com through 12/31/25.
Offer valid through 11:59 PM Central Standard Time December 31, 2025. Offer valid only on nowfoods.com. Prices are as shown. Some exclusions apply. Must use coupon code HAPPYEATING in the Promotion Code field at checkout. While supplies last at nowfoods.com. This offer does not apply to applicable taxes or shipping and handling. Offer cannot be used on previous purchases. NOW Health Group, Inc. has the right to end any promotion at any time.
Here are some of Brierley and Carolyn’s favorite NOW products.
*This podcast was recorded in collaboration with and NOW Solutions
**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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!
happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
Jul 21, 2026
Jul 21, 2026
6 min
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 happening with the hosts this week? Carolyn Goes To Olive Garden!
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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Jul 17, 2026
Jul 17, 2026
41 min
Do you wake up feeling slim and then by the end of the day you look 6 months pregnant? Or do you struggle with bouts of constipation for no apparent reason? Well, you're going to love our guest today. Dr. Heather Finley talks about all things gut health—from bloating to constipation to what your poop says about your gut and how that influences your mental and physical health. She has a great program to help you get to the bottom of your digestive issues (pun intended!).
Here’s how to find Dr. Heather Finley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drheatherfinley/
Website: https://www.drheatherfinley.co/
Love Your Gut Podcast: https://www.drheatherfinley.co/podcast/
Take her quiz! drheatherfinley.co/quiz
Jun 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
46 min
Last week, we explored the science behind ketamine therapy for depression. If you missed that episode, it’s worth a listen. This week, we’re shifting from the research to a real-life experience. A registered nurse and mother of four, Katie has a history of mental health conditions. She’s currently undergoing IV ketamine therapy to treat anhedonia—the loss of interest, motivation, and joy that’s often described as feeling "meh" about everything. In today’s episode, she shares her story: why she chose to try ketamine, what treatments look like and what her long term treatment plan is.
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
Jun 18, 2026
Jun 18, 2026
37 min
Special K, Kit-Kat. These are nicknames for the street drug ketamine. But that’s not what we’re talking about today. Today we’re talking about using ketamine being administered by a medical professional as a treatment for depression. The potential benefits of ketamine therapy are increasingly interesting and impressive whether it’s an IV therapy or nasal spray. In today’s episode, we talk through what ketamine therapy is, how it works on your brain and what the research says about its benefits and risk.
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
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
9 min
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: Where's My Mascara?
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 -
Jun 11, 2026
Jun 11, 2026
37 min
Sleep. It’s one of the most powerful tools for protecting your mental and physical health—and one of the first things perimenopause loves to mess with. Suddenly you're waking up at 3 a.m. or feeling exhausted no matter how many hours you're in bed. Why does this happen? What hormonal changes are driving it? And most importantly, what can you do to sleep better? We invited hormone therapy expert Dr. Caroline Day back to the podcast to break it all down and share practical solutions that can help you get the rest your body is craving.
Find out more about our expert guest Dr. Caroline J. Day!
Her Practice Website and Full Bio: Tuscaloosa Integrative Family Medicine
Facebook: https://facebook.com/tuscaloosaifm
Buy her Book–My Menopause Makeover: What Every Midlife Woman Needs to Know About Hormones, Energy, and Healthy Aging
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