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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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Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 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 Carolyn “so over” this week? Facebook Moms!
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 Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
A lack of sleep is never good for your mood and there’s plenty of research that supports a connection between poor sleep and mental health conditions like anxiety. So what do you do? Take melatonin of course! It’s become one of the most popular supplements to take for adults and kids for sleep, but is it truly helpful, or can it be harmful? And what if you have depression or another mental health condition—is it safe to take melatonin? In this week’s episode we take a closer look at melatonin.
Show Notes:
References mentioned include:
Trends in Use of Melatonin Supplements Among US Adults, 1999-2018
Health implications of disrupted circadian rhythms and the potential for daylight as therapy
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
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Welcome to Season 3 of the Happy Eating Podcast! We are excited—and feel incredibly fortunate—to launch this season! But also, we learned so much from Season 2, and we made some significant life changes, too. So before we jump into a new season, we wanted to recap what our takeaways are from last season.
If you’re new to the Happy Eating Podcast, this is a great way to decide which episodes to go back to and catch up on.
Enjoy!
Show Notes:
Our favorite episodes (in order that they’re mentioned in this episode):
Can Lack of Sex Cause Mental Health Issues?
What Exercise Is Best for Mental Health?
7 Ways to Lower Cortisol (Almost) Instantly
Mental Wellness for Pre-Teens & Teens
What Is Oil Pulling—And Should You Try It?
Is Your Diet Coke Making You Depressed?
Mercury Retrograde: What Is It & Why Are We Talking About It?
The Big Life Change That No One Talks About: Perimenopause
The Original Chill Pill: Magnesium
Ashwagandha: The Supplement You Need for 2022
The Post-Illness Depression Episode
Signs Your Anti-Depressant Isn’t Working Anymore
Why Spring Cleaning Is Important For Your Mental Health
…and the Instagram Reel of Carolyn’s closet makeover (inspired by Leslie Lehr)!
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 Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
How bad is your Diet Coke habit really? In the nutrition world, there’s plenty of research on artificial sweeteners and their effect on body weight or blood sugar in people with diabetes. And more recently there’s been research on how artificial sweeteners impact your gut health. But what about your mental wellness? Well, that’s today’s episode! We dug into the research on the most common artificial sweeteners in drinks and whether or not they influence your mood.
Show Notes:
References mentioned include:
Sweetened Beverages, Coffee, and Tea and Depression Risk among Older US Adults
Evaluating the Association Between Artificial Sweetener Intake and Indicators of Stress and Anxiety
Neurophysiological symptoms and aspartame: What is the connection?
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 Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
We’ve talked about how cleaning up your diet is good for your mental wellness. We’ve also talked about how eating more fruits and vegetables has been shown to be good for your mood.But does that mean you need to take it to an extreme and lean into a vegetarian or vegan diet? And what about when it comes to kids and teens? Is a vegetarian diet healthy or harmful for them?
Show Notes:
References mentioned include:
Vegetarian Diet, Growth, and Nutrition in Early Childhood: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
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
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
How many probiotic foods like yogurt or kombucha should you eat when taking an antibiotic? While the answer isn’t exactly clear, there may be a ballpark to aim for. In today’s episode, we’ll refresh you on the connection between probiotics and your mental health, plus share which foods are best to eat, and how much to aim for. Let’s dive in!
References mentioned include:
Use of probiotics to correct dysbiosis of normal microbiota following disease or disruptive events: a systematic review
Gut-microbiota-targeted diets modulate human immune status
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 Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Is it possible for your antidepressant to stop working as effectively as it once was? It is. And in this episode we’re talking about antidepressant Tachyphylaxis—also known as antidepressant poop out. How do you know if you’re experiencing it, and what should you do? We’re sharing common subtle signs as well as the signs we’ve experienced.
Show Notes:
References mentioned include:
Hopkins Medicine: Why Aren’t My Antidepressants Working?
Tachyphylaxis in major depressive disorder: A review of the current state of research
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 Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 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? Rude Airport People!
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
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Let’s talk alcohol; balancing the risk and benefits of drinking is constantly being discussed in the media. In today’s episode we look at how alcohol may affect your mental health. Is drinking a glass of wine while cooking dinner helpful or harmful? Could your girls night out be impacting your mental wellness over the following few days? And how much really is too much when it comes to mental health? We’ll also share our “mom truth moment” and tell you what we actually do.
link to original full episode! -
Does Alcohol Affect Your Mental Wellness?
Show Notes:
Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursday’s for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Studies Mentioned:
1.) Alcohol Intake, Wine Consumption, and the Development of Depression: the PREDIMED Study
https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1741-7015-11-192
2.) Effects of Moderate Alcohol Consumption on Cognitive Function in Women
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa041152
3.) The Benefit of Moderate Alcohol Use on Mood and Functional Ability in Later Life: Due to Beers or Frequent Cheers?
https://academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/60/1/80/5144392
4.) Social Anxiety and the Quality of Everyday Social Interactions: The Moderating Influence of Alcohol Consumption
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0005789417301156?via%3Dihub
5.) Co-Occurring Alcohol Use Disorder and Anxiety
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6927748/
6.) Association of Low to Moderate Alcohol Drinking with Cognitive Functions from Middle to Older Age Among US Adults
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7324954/
7.) The Triangular Association of ADH1B Genetic Polymorphism, Alcohol Consumption, and the Risk of Depression in Older Men
https://www.nature.com/articles/mp2013117
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
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!
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Raise your hand if you use mouthwash. If this is you, you’re going to want to listen to this episode. Today we’re talking about another kind of mouth swooshing—called oil pulling. What exactly is it? What, if any, benefits are there to oil pulling, or is it just some alternative hippy trend? And why are we talking about oral care on a podcast that’s focused on mental wellness? Let’s dive in!
References mentioned include:
Oil pulling for maintaining oral hygiene—A 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