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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.
• 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.
• Rant Therapy: Where's My Mascara? 16.06.2026 9min

  Rant Therapy: Where’s My Mascara?
• 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.
• 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.
• Rant Therapy: “You Remind Me of My Mother” 03.06.2026 4min

  Rant Therapy: “You Remind Me of My Mother”
• 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.
• 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?
• 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
• 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.
• Rant Therapy: Wide Load Rage 05.05.2026 6min

  Rant Therapy: Wide Load Rage
• Adrenal Fatigue 30.04.2026 36min

  Are you tired when you wake up in the morning? Is your sex drive low? Do you need that glass of wine at night to chill out? If the answer is yes to all of that and more, the internet may tell you you have adrenal fatigue. But if you go to your doctor, they’ll likely tell you that isn’t a real condition. So, which is it? That’s the topic of this episode. We unpack the science behind adrenal fatigue, talk through the various symptoms, unveil what’s actually going on in the body that’s spurring these symptoms, and share what works to get your body back on track.
• Rant Therapy: Calling BS on Co-Parenting 28.04.2026 7min

  Rant Therapy: Calling BS on Co-Parenting
• Look Good, Feel Better? The Science of Dopamine Dressing 23.04.2026 31min

  Deion Sanders is known for saying, “if you look good, you feel good and if you feel good, you play good.” And while we’ve never been on the football field in pads, we’ve realized this concept rings true in our everyday lives. In fact, we’ve leaned on that mindset plenty of times when we needed a little extra boost to show up as our best selves. Turns out, there’s real science behind it. It’s called enclothed cognition—and it’s the topic of today’s episode. We break down how what you wear can influence your mood, confidence, productivity, and overall outlook, plus how to use it in real life to your advantage.
• Rant Therapy: Boundary Issues with My Ex 21.04.2026 10min

  Rant Therapy: Boundary Issues with My Ex
• Rant Therapy: Stop It With the Chardonnay! 14.04.2026 6min

  Rant Therapy: Stop It With the Chardonnay!
• The Death List: The Checklist You Need Before Your Parents Die 09.04.2026 1u 7min

  Here’s something no one thinks to warn you about when you hit your 40s and 50s: you’re going to have to deal with aging parents. And while it might start with something like a minor medical scare, details related to their health and eventually their death can quickly become the thing that keeps you awake at night. Do they have a will? In today’s episode, we’re talking with estate and trust planning attorney Jennifer McEwen. She answers all of our questions and also shares some of the biggest mistakes she’s seen and how to avoid them.
• Rant Therapy: Carolyn’s New Roommate 07.04.2026 9min

  Rant Therapy: Carolyn’s New Roommate
• The Third Space & Why You Need One 02.04.2026 45min

  What if one of the most powerful things you could do for your health had nothing to do with what’s on your plate—and everything to do with where you spend your time? Not more time at home. Not more time at the office. We’re talking about that in-between space. The one where conversations happen easily, no one expects anything from you, and you can simply exist alongside other people. It’s called the Third Space. And lately, Brierley and I have been a little obsessed with the concept. So in today’s episode, we’re breaking down what a third space actually is, how to find one, and—maybe most importantly—why it could be one of the most impactful things you can do for your mental and physical health.
• Rant Therapy - Grocery Bag Fails 31.03.2026 4min

  Rant Therapy - Grocery Bag Fails