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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
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
If you’re anything like us, you love how a good spring cleaning feels after you’re done, but the process of doing it (and the anticipation of needing to do it) is overwhelming. As it turns out, Spring cleaning isn’t just good for your house’s aesthetic, it’s also good for your mental wellness. In today’s episode, Leslie Lehr, the fairy godmother for the modern day superwoman, gives us simple 15-minute solutions for spring cleaning and organizing that will leave you feeling calm, de-stressed, and more productive.
Show Notes:
Here’s how to follow our guest Leslie Lehr on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/leslielehrliving
You can check out her website here:
https://www.leslielehrliving.com/
A Before & After of Carolyn’s Closet
Study: No Place Like Home: Home Tours Correlate With Daily Patterns of Mood and Cortisol
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 May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 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 Are Brierley AND Carolyn “so over” this week? Being "The Default Parent".
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 May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
It’s that time of year again. Mercury retrogrades starting May 10th through June 2nd. So we turned to our favorite media maven and astrologer, Valerie Mesa, to tell us what’s different about this Mercury Retrograde and what to expect. Let’s dive in!
Show Notes:
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!
Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
The Connection Between Seasonal Allergies and Mental Health
Seasonal allergies are about to hit their peak, if they haven’t already. Where we are in the Southeast, everything is coated with a thin layer of yellow pollen right now. Stuffy noses, sore throats, irritated eyes, and fatigue are all common for seasonal allergy sufferers. But could those seasonal allergies also be aggravating your mood? In today’s episode, we’re explaining the very real connection between seasonal allergies and mental health.
Show Notes:
Resources and references mentioned include:
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
Mental Health and Allergic Rhinitis: Depression and Suicidal Behavior
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 Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
If it feels hard, even stressful, to take a mental health day, we see you. Turns out, according to a recent survey, 66% of respondents felt guilty taking one. Which brings us to—when do you really need a mental health day and when is it not worthwhile, or helpful? And how do you feel less guilty when you do take one? In today’s episode, we’re answering those very questions.
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 Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 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? The "New" Carolyn...
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 Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Losing taste and smell seems like a temporary inconvenience and side effect of COVID compared to the other potentially very serious health consequences. But for some, when taste and smell finally returns, it’s distorted. Last year we sat down with Nicole McLaughlin, chef and culinary Tik Tok star, and she talked candidly about how COVID changed her taste and smell. In today’s episode, she’s sharing her 1-year update. Has her taste and smell improved? Let’s dig in.
Link To Original Episode:
When Loss of Taste and Smell Due to COVID-19 Lasts More Than A Few Weeks
Show Notes:
Follow Nicole
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolemcmom/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolesperfectbite
Videos and Past Episode Mentioned
Best #girlscoutcookie hack of the year!: https://www.tiktok.com/@allrecipes/video/7067581671855443247?_t=8QrGg8LKynm&_r=1
Wine pairing for Girl Scout cookies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCuICFX3J48
When Loss of Taste and Smell Due to COVID-19 Lasts More Than a Few Weeks: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-eating-podcast/id1558793380?i=1000532431995
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 Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
There are a lot of things vying for our collective attention these days—and equally as many, if not more, draining on our energy. So how do we (Carolyn and Brierley) keep on keepin on? Let us introduce our new favorite thing. It’s how we cope, process, and move on. Join us!
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 Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 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? People Asking, "Why Did You Go Back to an Office?"
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 Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Our mind wanders nearly half of the time we’re awake—even when we’re focused on a task. And, I don’t know about you, but for us, it feels like it’s getting worse. Maybe it’s COVID, perimenopause, or aging. Whatever it is, it inspired us to explore how we might channel this brain fog and be productive. So, in today’s episode, we’re talking about focus and what to add to your diet for better attention and memory.
Show Notes:
References for research included:
A Wandering Mind Is An Unhappy Mind
Acute Effects of Tea Consumption on Attention and Mood
Effects of Dehydration on Brain Functioning: A Life-Span Perspective
Flavonoid-Rich Mixed Berries Maintain and Improve Cognitive Function Over a 6 h Period in Young Healthy Adults
Consumption of Nuts at Midlife and Healthy Aging in Women
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