The Happy Eating Podcast

Epizody

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  Rant Therapy - I’m So Over Facebook Moms 18.08.2026 5min

  What’s Carolyn “so over” this week? Facebook Moms!
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  Alkaline Water: Waste of Money or Worth It? 13.08.2026 39min

  Alkaline water’s popularity just won’t quit. Sales have grown every year since 2013. But do great sales mean that it’s worth drinking—and are the so-called benefits of alkaline water like preventing cancer, promoting weight loss or improving bone density legit? That’s what we break down in this very first episode of “waste of money or worth it”?
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  Rant Therapy - College Send Off 11.08.2026 5min

  Rant Therapy - College Send Off
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  The Truth About Seed Oils 06.08.2026 24min

  In the health and nutrition space, seed oils are a hot and controversial topic. Some say they’re toxic and harmful to our health. Others say they’re the heart-healthier choice. And the confusion grows from there. In today’s episode, we explain the controversy, explore why seed oils are villainized, what about them is problematic and share which cooking oils we use at home.
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  Rant Therapy - Shoutout To Deodorant With Aluminum 04.08.2026 4min

  Rant Therapy - Shoutout To Deodorant With Aluminum
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  7 Ways to Lower Cortisol (Almost) Instantly 30.07.2026 38min

  You may know cortisol as the stress hormone that increases belly fat. Well, it is that. But cortisol plays a role in a lot of other systems in your body—so when this stress hormone is chronically elevated it can do some serious damage. And interestingly, elevated cortisol is a marker for depression and other mental health conditions. In today’s episode, we explain how cortisol impacts your mental health, and then share 7 easy, yet science-backed ways to lower cortisol almost instantly.   Show Notes:  References mentioned include: Cortisol as a Biomarker of Mental Severity Disorder 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   
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  Rant Therapy - Single Mom In The Summer 28.07.2026 4min

  Rant Therapy - Single Mom In The Summer
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  The #1 Important Skincare Product to Use For Your 30s, 40s, 50s, & 60s 23.07.2026 1h 10min

  Even in your 20s and 30s understanding skincare and choosing the right products can be a little confusing. But then comes perimenopause and the hormonal changes associated with it—and navigating skincare and the plethora of products out there becomes even more overwhelming. We teamed up with the skincare experts at NOW® Solutions to get personal insight on the key ingredients, products, and supplements we need in our 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s to help manage our ever-changing skin. Let’s just say that Brierley and Carolyn both have a package of skincare products being delivered in the next week because of how helpful these experts are.
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  Rant Therapy - Carolyn Goes To Olive Garden! 21.07.2026 6min

  What’s happening with the hosts this week? Carolyn Goes To Olive Garden!
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  BOOM! This is Why You’re Bloated Bloated? It’s Not What You"re Eating - It’s How You"re Eating 17.07.2026 41min

  Do you wake up feeling slim and then by the end of the day you look 6 months pregnant? Or do you struggle with bouts of constipation for no apparent reason? Well, you're going to love our guest today. Dr. Heather Finley talks about all things gut health—from bloating to constipation to what your poop says about your gut and how that influences your mental and physical health. She has a great program to help you get to the bottom of your digestive issues (pun intended!). Here’s how to find Dr. Heather Finley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drheatherfinley/ Website: https://www.drheatherfinley.co/ Love Your Gut Podcast: https://www.drheatherfinley.co/podcast/ Take her quiz! drheatherfinley.co/quiz  The Bristol Stool Chart
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  Katie’s Ketamine Trip—A Mom’s Firsthand Account of IV Ketamine Therapy 25.06.2026 46min

  Last week, we explored the science behind ketamine therapy for depression. If you missed that episode, it’s worth a listen. This week, we’re shifting from the research to a real-life experience. A registered nurse and mother of four, Katie has a history of mental health conditions. She’s currently undergoing IV ketamine therapy to treat anhedonia—the loss of interest, motivation, and joy that’s often described as feeling ”meh” about everything. In today’s episode, she shares her story: why she chose to try ketamine, what treatments look like and what her long term treatment plan is.
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  Ketamine Therapy: What It Is & How It Works 18.06.2026 37min

  Special K, Kit-Kat. These are nicknames for the street drug ketamine. But that’s not what we’re talking about today. Today we’re talking about using ketamine being administered by a medical professional as a treatment for depression. The potential benefits of ketamine therapy are increasingly interesting and impressive whether it’s an IV therapy or nasal spray. In today’s episode, we talk through what ketamine therapy is, how it works on your brain and what the research says about its benefits and risk.
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  Rant Therapy: Where's My Mascara? 16.06.2026 9min

  Rant Therapy: Where’s My Mascara?
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  The Real Scoop on Perimenopause & Sleep 11.06.2026 37min

  Sleep. It’s one of the most powerful tools for protecting your mental and physical health—and one of the first things perimenopause loves to mess with. Suddenly you’re waking up at 3 a.m. or feeling exhausted no matter how many hours you’re in bed. Why does this happen? What hormonal changes are driving it? And most importantly, what can you do to sleep better? We invited hormone therapy expert Dr. Caroline Day back to the podcast to break it all down and share practical solutions that can help you get the rest your body is craving.
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  Mold Exposure Recovery 04.06.2026 44min

  If you’ve ever wondered whether mold could be connected to lingering health symptoms, this episode is full of helpful information and real-life insight. We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with mold recovery expert and registered dietitian Katie Driessens, and this episode tackles top questions about mold and your health and how to bounce back after exposure. Katie explains why some people continue to feel “off” even after leaving a moldy environment, how mold can affect things like energy, hormones, gut health, sleep, and the nervous system. We also talk about practical ways to support your body during recovery and helpful lab tests to consider, plus how to find a qualified mold inspector you can trust—and the red flags to watch out for.
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  Rant Therapy: “You Remind Me of My Mother” 03.06.2026 4min

  Rant Therapy: “You Remind Me of My Mother”
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  Mold Exposure: Symptoms and the Best At-Home Test 28.05.2026 54min

  You see that mold in your shower, but have you ever wondered if it’s hindering your health? Well, we weren’t sure, but we were curious. Enter Katie Driessens, a registered dietitian who specializes in health recovery from mold exposure. After an intense personal experience and then years of training under experts, she now spends her days coaching clients how to rehab their body from mold. In this first of two episodes, we chat with Katie about how mold gets into your body; how it affects your health; what signs and symptoms to look for; and we hear her personal story about how mold made her entire family ill.
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  Hair Thinning & Perimenopause 15.05.2026 43min

  If you’ve ever experienced hair thinning or hair loss for any reason, you will want to listen to this episode. Dr. Caroline Day is back! She’s our hormone therapy expert and she’s diving into the topic of hair loss and thinning. First, here’s some reassurance: it’s completely normal in perimenopause. But why is it happening? Is there anything you can do to reverse it? And what actually works—because there’s a lot of marketing in this space that sometimes feels gimmicky?
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  Rant Therapy -Man Buns 12.05.2026 7min

  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: No Man Buns   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! happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions   To contact Lester -  olelegante@gmail.com
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  Banana Water: Worth It or Not? 07.05.2026 31min

  Banana water has been touted as a natural source of hydration, an alternative to sports drinks, and packed with electrolytes. Well, as you can imagine, this new trendy product with its impressive claims and social media buzz really caught our attention. Are the claims legitimate or is this a gimmicky drink riding on the coattails of coconut water? In today’s episode we tell you whether we think banana water is worth it or not. And we do a live taste test.