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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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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
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