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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Top Nutrition Headlines - August 2024 Edition
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This listener favorite has become one of our favorites! In today’s episode, we are sharing three new nutrition studies. Does Ozempic prevent dementia? Why are Gen Zers and Millennials at higher risk for certain cancers than their parents and grandparents? And what antidepressant causes the least weight gain? 12-month neurological and psychiatric ou…
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Welcome to season 5 of the Happy Eating Podcast! We’re so excited for what’s to come this season. But first, we’re kicking it off with something we could really use right now—and we’re guessing you might too: 5 instant tricks to boost your brain function, energy, and focus. And frankly when we tell you what they are you’re going to wonder why you h…
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Rant Therapy - I'm So Over Back To School - Part 1
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Who couldn’t use less stress in their life? Well, a great place to start is with cortisol—the stress hormone that simmers in the background and, over time, hinders your overall health. Our episode on quick ways to lower cortisol almost instantly has been our most downloaded episode ever since 2022. So this week we’re bringing you 7 supplements to h…
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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 T…
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What is high-functioning anxiety? And how do you know if you have it? That’s the topic of today’s episode. And spoiler alert: turns out you’ll be hearing it from two women who seem to have high-functioning anxiety. Looking for high-quality dietary supplements? Need recommendations for what to take? Check out the Happy Eating dispensary at Fullscrip…
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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 T…
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8 Easy Anti-Inflammatory Tips That You Can Start Today
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Unless you live under a rock, surely you’ve heard about inflammation. It’s a hot topic for good reason: inflammation can stoke the fire that fuels conditions like diabetes, heart disease, dementia, autoimmune disease, even joint pain. And, of course, mental health conditions such as depression. But reigning in inflammation is simpler than you might…
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5 Ways Summer’s Hot Temps Affect Your Mental Health
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Do you ever feel a little more on edge when the temperature outside nears a record high? Maybe your fuse is a little shorter and you’re quick to lose your cool? Turns out, you’re not alone, and the good news is it’s pretty typical. High summer temperatures impact how your brain operates. In today’s episode, we look at the science behind hot summer …
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Rant Therapy - Carolyn Goes To Olive Garden!
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7 Ways to Lower Cortisol (Almost) Instantly
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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 epi…
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Can Lack of Sex Cause Mental Health Issues?
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You might have seen headlines, or even read articles that tout the immunity-boosting benefits of sex. Well, it turns out the benefits don’t stop there, particularly when it comes to your mental health. Yet, sadly our sexual activity is lower today than it has been in previous generations, which made us ask “could a lack of sex put your mental healt…
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Statistically speaking, most Americans are meeting their basic protein recommendations. But these recommendations are just the amount to keep your body functioning. You really need more to support your active lifestyle, promote a healthy immune system and brain function, and to prevent muscle loss that naturally occurs as you age. Adding a little m…
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Rant Therapy - I'm So Over My Dryer Singing To Me
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8 Surprising Medications That Hurt Your Sex Drive
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Research suggests that medications—over the counter and prescription—play a role in one of every four cases of sexual dysfunction. And that 25 percent is a figure that experts think is underestimated. So which medications are common offenders? In today’s episode we’re highlighting eight drugs that will hurt your sex drive—and we’re betting that alm…
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Top Nutrition Headline - June 2024 Edition
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We’re bringing back a listener favorite! In today’s episode, we are sharing three new nutrition studies. What nutrients may actually slow the rate that the brain ages? Can exercise rewire your brain so that it’s easier to forget traumatic memories? You’ll be surprised! And lastly, can taking a small dose of apple cider vinegar result in weight loss…
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Rant Therapy - Shoutout to IPA On A Friday Afternoon
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Have you seen mats that claim to improve your health in your Instagram feed? You know we love to dig into a trendy product. So for this episode, Carolyn explored what these mats are all about and found that they’re based on something called grounding and there’s some legitimate science to support their use. What is grounding and are these grounding…
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Summer is here—or almost, depending on where you live—and if you’re like us that means it’s time to refresh your stock of sunscreens. But with so many choices, how do you choose one, and which one is best? We break it down: mineral sunscreens vs. chemical sunscreens; and what SPF number you should be wearing. We also share our favorite lotion, spra…
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Rant Therapy - Shoutout To Divorce Celebrations
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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 coo…
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Is Assessing Health using BMI Doing More Harm and Good?
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Have you ever felt really happy and healthy in your body only to go to the doctor and learn that according to your BMI you are quote-on-quote overweight? Or have you put off going to the doctor because you didn’t want to have a discussion about your body weight or BMI? We’ve known BMI isn’t perfect and now there’s a growing body of scientific evide…
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If your social media feed is like ours and you’ve been seeing ads for colostrum supplements, you are going to want to listen to this episode! And buckle up because this is one where we both were downright wrong. In today’s episode we’re talking about the immune, gut, and anti-inflammatory benefits of colostrum. Plus, how do you find a high-quality …
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Rant Therapy - I'm So Over Men And Their Trucks
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For every 9 boys diagnosed with ADHD, there’s one girl diagnosed. But ADHD isn’t a gender-related condition. It’s that girls and women are so under-diagnosed. One of the reasons is because our symptoms look completely different from the hyperactive boy we all remember from elementary school. In fact, lots of women with ADHD did very well in school,…
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Rant Therapy - I'm So Perplexed 2024 Edition
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There’s a gene defect that up to 50 percent of us have, but it’s not commonly discussed. It’s called the MTHFR gene, and if you have it your body can’t break down some key B vitamins like it should. The cascade effect is then a higher risk of heart disease, autoimmune diseases, migraines, cancer, and—because this is the Happy Eating Podcast—mental …
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Rant Therapy - I'm So Over Half-Sized Clothing
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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 T…
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Hot or Not? Oatzempic, Cold Plunging, and Tongue Scraping
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Welcome to a new type of episode for the Happy Eating Podcast! This week we’re tackling three hot trends popping on social media and telling you whether they’re legit (aka hot!) or not. Should you try the oatzempic diet? Is cold plunging actually helpful? And what is tongue scraping? Episodes referenced during this episode: The Unexpected Ways to I…
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Rant Therapy - Shoutout to Men On Dating Apps
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Creatine: The Supplement Every Woman Needs to Take
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If the supplement creatine makes you think of sweaty meatheads at Gold’s Gym, you’re in for a big surprise with this episode. Quite frankly, creatine deserves a totally new marketing campaign. In fact, by the end of recording this episode, we came to the same conclusion as today’s expert guest, Jenna Braddock. Every woman should seriously consider …
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RANT TEMPLATE 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. Wel…
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The Connection Between Seasonal Allergies and Mental Health
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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 …
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Rant Therapy - I'm So Over Parenting Like I Don't Have A Job
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We’re bringing back a listener favorite! And it’s our first one of 2024! In today’s episode, we are sharing four new nutrition studies. Are you getting too much vitamin B3 and why could that be a bad thing? Following a 5-day fasting-like diet can shave years off of your life. What are the benefits of a four-day work week? You’ll be surprised! And l…
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What Is Oil Pulling? And Is It Something You Should Try?
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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’…
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Rant Therapy - I'm So Over My Kids Using/Taking My Things
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We have a question for the mothers out there. Have you ever experienced a fierce wave of anger that was triggered in a split second by something seemingly benign like a spilled bowl of cereal? If so, you’ve experienced mom rage. Don’t worry—you aren’t alone. In fact, Minna Dubin wrote an entire—and quite fantastic—book on the topic. In this episode…
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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 T…
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