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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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Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
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? Dry January!
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
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Did 2021 leave you feeling exhausted, or on edge? Or maybe you’d even go so far as to say 2021 was your worst year ever. You’re not alone. Stress, anxiety, and depression are all on the rise—and some of us may even be experiencing symptoms of a form of post-traumatic stress, that’s being called post-COVID stress disorder. In today’s episode, we say goodbye to 2021, share a little bit about why it wasn’t the year we thought it’d be, explain what post-COVID stress disorder is, and—most importantly—give you 5 tips to prevent 2022 from becoming yet another dumpster fire.
National Institute of Health Information on Post-Traumatic Stress 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
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
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?...COVID!
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
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
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 Carolyn “so over” this week? The week between Christmas and New Year’s. Can you relate? If not, she still feels better.
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
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
The connection between your diet and your mental wellness may seem to be all about how foods and nutrients impact the brain, but that’s only a small part of it. Turns out, what’s more important is how that food impacts your gut and overall gut health.
The gut-brain connection is more complex than we ever knew and there’s a lot of truth to trusting that “gut” feeling. What should you eat (or not eat)? Should you take probiotics? We’re exploring all of this and more in this shortened remix of The Gut-Brain Connection: How Gut Health Affects Your Mood and Mental Wellness (Season 1, Episode 2).
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
References and links mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes for the original episode, The Gut-Brain Connection: How Gut Health Affects Your Mood and Mental Wellness (Season 1, Episode 2).
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-eating-podcast/id1558793380?i=1000517198740
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 Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Ashwagandha: The Supplement You Need for 2022
I need to take ashwa-whaaatttt? It’s rare that we push taking dietary supplements as a primary way to boost mental wellness, so the fact that we’re doing a whole episode on this naturopathic supplement should tell you a lot. In today’s episode we’re talking about Ashwagandha—the adaptogen that’s skyrocketed in popularity in 2020 and 2021 and it’s powerful potential to help you manage stress and anxiety.
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
References mentioned:
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 Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
You’ve probably guessed that a lack of sleep doesn’t help anything, including your mood. But did you know there’s a connection between sleep and mental health conditions—as in a lack of sleep can make daily worries, stress, and even anxiousness worse? And that, in turn, fuel sleep troubles. Today we’re shining a light on the connection between sleep and mental wellness and sharing our favorite 5 tips — that you likely haven’t heard before — for getting a good night’s rest.
Uncertainty and anticipation in anxiety: an integrated neurobiological and psychological perspective
Hyperarousal and sleep reactivity in insomnia: current insights
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 Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Between the family gatherings, get-togethers with friends, and work- or community-related parties, it often feels like we’re jumping from one holiday eating occasion to the next. And if you’re like us, that also might mean some stress and even guilt about indulging in less healthy foods—and what you might have to deal with in January. In today’s episode, we’re talking about holiday weight gain (it’s a lot less than you probably think!), and how to ditch the holiday guilt.
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Did you know that the average adult drinks double their usual amount of alcohol during the holiday season? Whether or not your drinking during this time of year increases or not, we’re saying ditch the guilt because sometimes it can be necessary! That said, awareness is super important and so in this episode we’re offering up 5 tips to mindfully enjoy your favorite holiday drinks this season.
For a deep dive on how alcohol consumption impacts your mental wellness, listen to Episode 6 in Season 1: Does Alcohol Affect Your Mental Wellness?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-eating-podcast/id1558793380?i=1000522504220
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 Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Even if you’ve experienced postpartum depression or been close to someone who has, you may not realize exactly what it can look like—or how it differs from the “baby blues.” Postpartum depression symptoms actually go beyond the stereotypical ones that you commonly hear, and Brierley touches on that and shares some of her own experience with postpartum depression. In today’s episode, we’re talking all about what new mothers—or people who are supporting new mothers—need to know, including how physical changes and ailments can play into that depression.
Learn more about our sponsor, Rehab Specialists, and owner and podcast guest, Gail Pekelis:
http://www.rehabspecialistsinc.net
http://www.rehabspecialistsinc.net/about-us/our-staff/gail-pekelis/
Resources and References Mentioned:
Complementary health approaches for postpartum depression: A systematic 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