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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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Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
You might assume that signs of a gut health issue surface only through changes and symptoms in your intestinal tract. And sometimes they do. But they can also pop up in other areas of your body far from your gut. Because there is a connection between your gut and your brain, disruptions to your gut health could impact your mental wellness. Today we’re sharing 5 weird signs that you may have a gut issue and what to do about it. Let’s dive in!
A fermented-food diet increases microbiome diversity and lowers inflammation, Stanford study finds:
5 Weird Signs You Might Have a Gut Issue
https://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-101/weird-signs-gut-issue-imbalance
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 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
6 Ways to Manage Holiday Sugar Overload
You asked for it, and we are delivering. Halloween is just behind us and we are at the top of the slide of the holiday sugar rush. Maybe you like to say ‘yes’ to the sweets, maybe you hate policing the sweets. Either way you know that too much is not good, but this time of year managing your kid’s sugar intake can feel like an exercise in futility. In this episode, we’re talking about how to incorporate sugar healthfully into the holiday season and sharing some of our mom truths.
Links to Our Articles on Sugar and Holidays
6 Trick for Keeping Tabs on Your Child’s Holiday Sugar Intake:
https://www.kiwimagonline.com/6-tricks-for-keeping-tabs-on-your-childs-holiday-sugar-intake/
Carolyn’s approach to holiday candy: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/blog-posts/2020/10/22/myhalloweencandyapproach
Brierley’s approach to holiday candy:
https://www.cookinglight.com/entertaining/holidays-occasions/should-you-let-kids-eat-holiday-candy
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 Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Your perception of things and how you approach life overall is very much influenced by your personality. The Enneagram is a popular way to examine your personality type and grow self awareness about everything from relationships to self care and even the dialogue you have with yourself each day. In today’s episode we’re talking all about the Enneagram: what it is, where to find out what your number or type is, and how your type influences your approach to diet, physical health, and mental wellness.
Follow our guest Jenna Braddock, MS, RD on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/make.healthy.easy
https://www.facebook.com/MakeHealthyEasy
Check out her websites here:
https://jennabraddock.com/enneagram (Jenna’s primary site for Enneagram information and where you can participate in her research.)
https://offseasonathlete.com (Jenna’s sports performance site focused on young athletes and parents.)
Resources and References Mentioned
Enneagram Testing: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/rheti
Books:
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery
The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types
The Enneagram of Belonging by Chris Heuertz
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 Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Brierley’s on her honeymoon, so this week we’re sharing a remix, slightly shortened version of our most popular episode to date — Can Intermittent Fasting Boost Your Mood? (Episode 4) — where we interview fasting expert and registered dietitian Amanda Nighbert. In the episode, she breaks down the benefits, the different methods of intermittent fasting and tells us what she thinks is the best intermittent fasting method to try to boost your metabolism and possibly mood.
Articles on Intermittent Fasting Written by Brierley or Carolyn:
Intermittent Fasting 101 and FAQs - https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/blog-posts/2021/03/30/intermittentfasting101andfaqs?rq=Intermittent%20Fasting
Intermittent Fasting and Metabolism - https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/blog-posts/2018/3/15/how-fasting-effects-your-metabolism?rq=Intermittent%20Fasting
Can Intermittent Fasting Boost Your Mood?
https://www.livestrong.com/article/13731863-intermittent-fasting-and-mood/
How Eat-Stop-Eat Works, and the Pros and Cons to Know
https://www.livestrong.com/article/438695-how-eat-stop-eat-works/
The Superpower of Intermittent Fasting in 15 Minutes
https://plantie.com/the-superpower-of-intermittent-fasting-explained-in-15-minutes/
Want to know more about Amanda Nighbert and her LEAN program?
Visit amandanighbert.com or follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/amandanighbertrd/
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 Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
We talk a big game when it comes to healthy eating, but what do meal times really look like at home with our kids? The kids took over the studio with our producer Les Nuby, so get ready for some honest answers when Les asks them all about food, meals at home, and what it’s like to have a mom who’s a dietitian.
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 Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
From email to Zoom to apps like Slack, it’s harder than ever to escape work. In today’s episode, we’re talking about work-life balance and how for mental wellness it really should be about integrating work into life.
Show Notes:
Here’s how to follow our guest Jen Fisher, Chief Well-being Officer for Deloitte:
@JenFish23 (Instagram)
linkedin.com/in/jen-fisher-cwbo (LinkedIn)
You can check out her book and podcast here:
https://www.amazon.com/Work-Better-Together-Relationships-Well-Being/dp/1264268122
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/workwell/id1381561571
The article referenced in the episode is Remote Work and the Great Migration:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/great-migration-geographical-dimension-john-lee/
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!
happyeating@gmail.com
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Can Mercury Retrograde Affect Your Health?
We kept the discussion going from last week’s episode with media maven and astrologer Valerie Mesa and dove into how Mercury Retrograde may impact our health and wellness. In this episode, Valerie shares how astrology and the pandemic overlap and also gives Carolyn insight on some ongoing health issues in her family.
Here’s how to follow our guest Valerie Mesa on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/valeriemesa
You can check out her website here:
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!
happyeating@gmail.com
Produced by - Lester Nuby OE Productions
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Ever had a week or two where weird things happen, or just don’t go as planned? Check the calendar to see if Mercury is in retrograde. Looking to the planets for validation may seem a little out there, but Mercury Retrograde is something even science-based minds pay attention to. We chatted virtually with media maven and astrologer, Valerie Mesa, to better understand Mercury Retrograde, and how to harness it to our benefit.
Here’s how to follow our guest Valerie Mesa on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/valeriemesa
You can check out her website here:
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!
happyeating@gmail.com
Produced by - Lester Nuby OE Productions
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Some diets are better than others for weight loss, but are certain ones also better for your brain and mental wellness? Or could they be making it worse? We're covering the pros and cons of four more popular diets in this week's episode.
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
Studies mentioned on this episode:
1) Adherence To Low Carbohydrate Diet And Prevalence Of Psychological Disorders In Adults
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31870446/
2) The Effects of Low-Carbohydrate Diets on Psychosocial Outcomes in Obesity/Overweight: A Systematic Review of Randomized, Controlled Studies
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4963878/
3) High Glycemic Index Diet as a Risk Factor For Depression: Analyses from the Women's Health Initiative
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26109579/
4) Glycemic index, glycemic load, and common psychological disorders
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26607943/
5) Beyond Weight Loss: A Review of the Therapeutic Uses of Very-low-carbohydrate (Ketogenic) Diets
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23801097/
6) The Use of the Ketogenic Diet In the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders
https://meridian.allenpress.com/mhc/article/11/3/211/464981/The-use-of-the-ketogenic-diet-in-the-treatment-of
7) What Is the Role of Dietary Inflammation in Severe Mental Illness? A Review of Observational and Experimental Findings
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6529779/
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
happyeating@gmail.com
Produced by Lester Nuby - OE PRODUCTIONS -
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Some diets are better than others for weight loss, but can certain ones also better for your brain and mental wellness? Or could they be making it worse? We're covering the pros and cons of four popular diets in this week's episode.
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:
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Produced by Lester Nuby III, Ol Elegante Productions
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
happyeating@gmail.com