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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 Jan 28, 2025
Rant Therapy - Weighted Vests
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 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 is Brierley So Over? - Weighted Vests
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 Jan 24, 2025
5 Ways to Beat Seasonal Depression
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, is something that affects both Carolyn and me in those cold dark months of the year. So it surprised us to find out that SAD starts setting in even before Halloween. In today’s episode we talk about what to look for if you think you’re suffering from SAD, including one early symptom that most people miss. Plus, find out what you can start doing now to improve how you feel in the upcoming months.
Light Box Recommendations
Verilux Happy Light UV-free Lamp with 10,000 lux
Carex Sunlight Classic Plus Bright Light Therapy Lamp with 10,000 lux
Erligpowht Portable Therapy Lamp, UV-free with 10,000 lux
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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 Jan 21, 2025
Rant Therapy - Instagram Ads
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 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 is Brierley So Over? - Instagram Ads
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 Jan 16, 2025
5 Surprising Signs of Higher IQ
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
When you think about highly intelligent people, what do you picture in your mind? What are the characteristics of that person? I’d venture to guess that you wouldn’t expect some of the signs we unearthed. In today’s episode, we’re sharing five surprising—maybe even a little odd—characteristics of people that have higher intelligence.
Research:
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2214160121
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3269637/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26847844/
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 Jan 09, 2025
The Poop Episode: Why You Aren’t Regular Anymore and What to Do
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Have you found that even when you’re following fairly healthy lifestyle practices like staying hydrated, eating fiber, and moving your body, it’s easy for your body to get off track going #2? Every body has its normal poop schedule, but as you age, there are factors that can throw your schedule off no matter what you do. So what can you do if you’re not constipated, but you’re not going like you should be? In today’s episode, we’re sharing two things causing your problems that you might not suspect and two nutrients that can get you back on track.
Products Recommended:
Xymogen OptiMag Neuro Magnesium Powder
Natural Factors Suntheanine L-Theanine
Chomp Calm Functional Chewing Gum
Find out more about our expert mentioned, Dr. Keri Marshall, MSND
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 Jan 07, 2025
Rant Therapy: Books Others Read in 2024
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 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 is Brierley So Over? - Books Others Read in 2024
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 Dec 19, 2024
Apple Cider Vinegar: Worth It or Not?
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Weight loss? Lower Cholesterol? Improve diabetes? Reduce bloating? According to the internet, apple cider vinegar can do all of this and more. But is there any truth to that and, if so, which of these is it actually effective for? In today’s episode, we take a look at the science behind this pantry staple that’s been popular among the crunchy health-minded groups for years.
Suggested Ones to Try:
Research:
Apple cider vinegar for weight management in Lebanese adolescents and young adults with overweight and obesity: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Antifungal and Antibacterial Activities of Apple Vinegar of Different Cultivars
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 Dec 17, 2024
Rant Therapy - Anxiety At The Nail Salon
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 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”.
Rant Therapy - Anxiety At The Nail Salon
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 -

Friday Dec 13, 2024
5 Non BS Ways to Combat Holiday Stress
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—or is it? For most of us—at least according to two surveys done last year during the holidays—this season brings on additional stress. And since the added stress seems unavoidable, then coping techniques are a necessity. But we didn’t actually want to do this episode and give you the classic canned tips you hear, so we dug deeper and unearthed five truly helpful tactics that we employ and recommend.
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 Dec 10, 2024
Rant Therapy - Barstools Without Backs
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 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”.
What is Carolyn So Over? -Barstools Without Backs
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 -