

Realfoodology
Courtney Swan
Welcome to the Realfoodology podcast, with your host Courtney Swan. Courtney is a passionate food activist on a mission to heal America’s broken food system. Her show cuts through the noise by tackling the critical issues that impact our health and society as a whole. Each week, join Courtney as she brings together leading voices in food policy, nutrition, sustainability, and wellness to unravel the complexities behind our broken food system, and to simplify how we look at nutrition and food. From debunking misleading health trends to exploring the future of sustainable food systems, Realfoodology equips listeners with actionable insights and empowers them to make informed choices. Whether you’re passionate about healthy living, curious about the politics of food, or simply want to live better, this is your go-to source for conversations that matter. Discover a healthier way to live with Realfoodology. For more info, visit www.realfoodology.com and follow Courtney on Instagram, @realfoodology. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAYProduced By Wellness Loud.
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Feb 22, 2023 • 1h 2min
Is Your Diet Causing Anxiety? with Meg DeJong
134: On this weeks episode, we will be talking all about anxiety. I like so many others struggle with anxiety which is why I am bringing on Meg DeJong who is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist specializing in anxiety. We talk about what you can do, things that cause anxiety, why diet may be contributing to your anxiety, the gut brain connection and so much more.
Topics Covered:
What’s actually making you anxious?
The issue with not talking enough about side effects of pharmaceuticals
Hormones, depression and anxiety
Birth control and depression
Neuroinflammation
Should you take probiotics long term?
Glyphosate and the gut
Soil health
Blood sugar
Magnesium deficiency and anxiety
Nutrient deficiency and anxiety
Foods to help prevent anxiety
Artificial sweeteners
Emotional trauma
Where to start
Check Out Meg:
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Online
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Further Listening:
Glyphosate, GMO's and How to Navigate the Food System with Zach Bush MD

Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 2min
OCD, Methylation & the Benefits of Nutrient Therapy - Samantha Gilbert
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On this weeks episode, we talk about all things Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with Samantha Gilbert. Samantha is a Nutritional Therapy Counselor, Hope Communicator and Life Guide specializing in a functional, nutrient-based approach to healing the brain and body. She believes that no matter how complex your case or how much work you’ve put into your healing journey, that healing is always possible. You may remember her from a few weeks ago when she came on to talk about Copper Overload. If you have not listened yet, you can listen here.
Topics Covered:
What can cause OCD
The relationship between zinc and copper
What is true OCD?
Signs and symptoms to look for if you think you have OCD.
What it means to be under methylated
OCD and impulsive behavior
ADHD
Norepinephrine
MTHFR gene
What to look for in your b complex or multi vitamins and what to avoid
Vegan diet and nutrient deficiency
How to test for OCD
Best way to go about treating OCD
Trauma and abuse
Why naturopathic medicine is not covered under insurance
Pyrrole disorder
Over methylation Vs under methylation
Medication dependency
Medication deficiency
Check Out Samantha:
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Further Listening:
Copper Overload & The Effects of the Paraguard on the Body with Samantha Gilbert

Feb 8, 2023 • 1h 10min
Reclaiming the Legacy of Meat - Why Vegetarian Diets Are Harmful For the Environment with Taylor Collins of Force of Nature
132: Taylor Collins is the Co-Founder of Force of Nature, a regeneratively sourced company with the mission to reclaim the legacy of meat. Taylor joins me to talk about one of my passions, regenerative farming.
Topics Discussed:
How eating a species appropriate diet is healthier for the planet
Plant based diets and how they have been high jacked by Big Food
Plant based diets and how they destroy our planet
Why biodiversity heals the land
Rainfall simulator
Methods of restoring land through regenerative farming
Benefits of having animals on earth
Carbon intake
Organ meats and how to eat them
Harvesting animals and how the experience is
Pasture raised eggs Vs factory farmed eggs
Is regenerative farming scalable?
Check Out Taylor:
Force of Nature
Roam Ranch
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Further Listening:
Reversing Climate Change Instead of Just Stopping It with Ryland Engelhart

Feb 1, 2023 • 1h 17min
How to Fix Your Sleep and Learn Healthy Habits with Dr. Austin Perlmutter
131: Today I sat down with Dr. Austin Perlmutter who is a board-certified internal medicine physician, a New York Times Bestselling Author, researcher and investor in the health and wellness space. He is an allopathic doctor by training, but he realized during his career that society needs to be more focused on preventative care so now he focuses on helping people improve their health through better decisions, neuroscience and lifestyle interventions. We explore brain health, the connection of our guts to our brains, sleep strategies and so much more.
Topics Discussed:
Importance of sleep
Why people have a hard time getting and staying healthy
How to form new habits
How we are being brainwashed by food companies
Psychology behind food and drug commercials
How does our gut health influence our brain?
Psychology behind why we crave certain foods
Sugar and where it hides in the grocery store
Are there good and bad foods?
Epigenetic’s and our health outcomes
Psychology behind social media and news
Blue light blockers
Best sleep practices before bed
Alcohol and when to not drink it
Check Out Dr. AustinPerlmutter:
Online
Instagram
https://bigboldhealth.com
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Check Out Courtney:
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Further Listening:
What are Amino Acids & The Best Sources of Protein with Angelo Keely of KION

Jan 25, 2023 • 1h 14min
What are Amino Acids + The Best Sources of Protein | Angelo Keely of KION
130: **REALFOODOLOGY PODCAST IS NOW ON YOUTUBE!**
On this weeks episode, we talk all about protein and amino acids. Obviously protein is no new thing, but it seems to be the talk of the town in the health world right now. Joining me to speak about protein and amino acids, I bring on the founder of Kion (premium, clean, research-backed supplements and foods), Angelo Keely.
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Topics Covered:
Amino Acids
The role of protein in the body
Essential amino acids Vs non essential amino acids
Bioavailability of plant based protein vs animal based protein
Best sources of protein
How often can you take amino acids
Fasting
Branch chain amino acids
Aging and building muscle
Collagen
Heavy metal testing
Natural Flavors
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Check Out Courtney:
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Further Listening:
Smarter Not Harder with Dave Asprey

Jan 18, 2023 • 1h 6min
Smarter Not Harder | Dave Asprey
129: **REALFOODOLOGY PODCAST IS NOW ON YOUTUBE!**
This weeks episode is a real treat because I bring on one of my all time favorite people, Dave Asprey. A pioneer of the Biohacking movement, Dave has devoted his life to elevating human performance using the latest scientific research combined with ancient healing traditions. His mission is to share with the world the latest discoveries in health and wellness to help you break through mental and physical barriers to accomplish the unimaginable- to be super human!
Topics Covered:
Should we listen to the government for health advice?
Bulletproof Diet
The "vegan trap"
How Dave lost 250 lbs at the beginning of his health journey
Calories in Vs calories out
Different proteins do different things
Regenerative farming and why it’s good for the planet
Vitamin D-A-K-E
What happens when you spike your cortisol
Is eating plants good for you?
Importance of minerals
What are amino acids?
Collagen Peptides
Importance of identifying your health goals
Are you eating enough?
Should you eat fried food from a restaurant?
Alcohol and why you should limit it
If you do drink, how to prepare your body for it
Check Out Dave:
Online
Pre-Order his NEW book
Instagram
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Further Listening:
Stem Cells, Regenerative Medicine & How To Age Healthier with Joy Kong

Jan 11, 2023 • 41min
Non-Hormonal Birth Control | Elina Berglund of Natural Cycles
128: On this episode, I interview Elina Berglund, Co-Founder of the FDA cleared contraceptive birth control app "Natural Cycles."
Topics Covered:
Importance of measuring your temperature
Does traveling affect your cycle?
Oura Ring
Hormonal birth control and Natural Cycles
When to take your temperature to track your cycle
Is Natural Cycles FDA approved?
Ovulation strips
Is your data safe if you’re using Natural Cycles?
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Instagram: @naturalcycles
TikTok: @naturalcycles
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Further Listening:
Oral and Gut Microbiome Connection with Dr. Staci

Jan 4, 2023 • 1h 26min
How to Navigate the Grocery Store | Kyle Fitzgerald
127: You probably know Kyle Fitzgerald as @CleanKitchenNutrition on instagram. He creates daily videos showing us how to navigate the grocery store. On today's episode we share with you our tangible tips and tricks for navigating the grocery store!
Topics Discussed:
Top ingredients to avoid at the grocery store
How to prepare for the grocery store
Vegetable oils and seed oils
Refined carbs and sugar
Hidden sugar in your food
Is Agave a good sugar alternative?
Non alcoholic fatty liver disease
Sugar replacements
Artificial and natural flavors
Greenwashing
Budget friendly tips
"Fat Free" movement
"Ultra Processed" Foods
What meat to buy
How to navigate the egg aisle
What is raw dairy?
A1 vs A2 cows
Accessibility and food deserts
Check Out Kyle:
Instagram
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Check Out Courtney:
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Further Listening:
Oral and Gut Microbiome Connection with Dr. Staci

Dec 28, 2022 • 1h 5min
How Nutrition Affects Brain Health | Dr. Patrick Porter
126: **REALFOODOLOGY PODCAST IS NOW ON YOUTUBE!**
On this weeks episode, I have on Dr. Patrick Porter, the creator of the popular app, Brain Tap. If you are not familiar with Brain Tap, it is an app to train your brain. Think about it as guided mediation on steroids!
Topics Discussed:
Science behind meditation
How to wake up without an alarm
How to know if your brain is dis-regulated
Breath work and how it regulates brain function
Science behind addictive foods
How does nutrition affect our brain health
Leaky gut and leaky brain
Food marketing to children
How they make food addictive
Fasting and the brain
HRV - Heart Rate Variability
Check Out Dr. Patrick:
Dr. Patricks Porter's Instagram
Brain Tap's Instagram
https://braintap.com/
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Dec 21, 2022 • 1h 13min
The Dirty Side of Hormonal Birth Control | Nicole Jardim
125: **REALFOODOLOGY PODCAST IS NOW ON YOUTUBE!**
Nicole is a Certified Women’s Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor, and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women and menstruators to reclaim their hormonal health using a method that combines evidence-based information with simplicity and sass.
Nicole is also the host of The Period Party, a top-rated podcast on iTunes.
She is the author of the book Fix Your Period: 6 Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance.
We talk about the not so great side effects of the pill and what women can do in order to rebalance their cycles and get to root causes.
Topics Covered:
Common conditions and side effects of birth control
Gut issues and birth control
What is PMS
First steps to take to get off the pill
Importance of tracking your cycle
How to find the right doctor
The science behind birth control
IUDs
Estrogen and progesterone
Bleeding disorders
Depression and birth control
Endometriosis
Stressors
Dietary choices and tips
Importance of balancing your blood sugar
Check Out Nicole:
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Podcast
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Check Out Courtney:
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