Podcast
The Happy Eating Podcast
Hosted by Carolyn Williams PhD, RD & Brierley Horton, MS, RD · EN
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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Katie’s Ketamine Trip—A Mom’s Firsthand Account of IV Ketamine Therapy
2w ago00:46:50Tap to summarizeLast 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. 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! happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
Transcribe →Ketamine Therapy: What It Is & How It Works
3w ago00:37:42Tap to summarizeSpecial 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. 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! happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
Transcribe →Rant Therapy: Where's My Mascara?
4w ago00:09:00Tap to summarizeThe 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: Where's My Mascara? 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
Transcribe →The Real Scoop on Perimenopause & Sleep
Jun 1100:37:42Tap to summarizeSleep. 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. Find out more about our expert guest Dr. Caroline J. Day! Her Practice Website and Full Bio: Tuscaloosa Integrative Family Medicine Facebook: https://facebook.com/tuscaloosaifm Buy her Book–My Menopause Makeover: What Every Midlife Woman Needs to Know About Hormones, Energy, and Healthy Aging 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! happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
Transcribe →Mold Exposure Recovery
Jun 400:44:00Tap to summarizeIf 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. Our Expert Guest Katie Driessens, RDN - How to Find Her! Website & Scheduling a Consult: www.dieteticswithdriessens.org Instagram: @thehairgrowthconsultant Facebook: Dietetics with Driessens LLC Resources Katie Mentions in Part 1 and Part 2 Episodes: Katie’s Course: Mold Exposure Recovery Online Program: https://l.bttr.to/yNM2C Qualified Mold Inspectors Database: https://iseai.org/iep-list/ Public Adjuster Database: https://www.napia.com ERMI Test Kit: Self order an ERMI dust kit (click shop, click kit 1) and use code SAFEAIR10 for 10% off: https://www.envirobiomics.com/ref/22429 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! happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
Transcribe →Rant Therapy: “You Remind Me of My Mother”
Jun 300:04:34Tap to summarizeThe 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: “You Remind Me of My Mother” 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
Transcribe →Mold Exposure: Symptoms and the Best At-Home Test
May 2800:54:16Tap to summarizeYou 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. Our Expert Guest Katie Driessens, RDN - How to Find Her! Website & Scheduling a Consult: www.dieteticswithdriessens.org Instagram: @thehairgrowthconsultant Facebook: Dietetics with Driessens LLC Resources Katie Mentions in Part 1 and Part 2 Episodes: Katie’s Course: Mold Exposure Recovery Online Program: https://l.bttr.to/yNM2C Qualified Mold Inspectors Database: https://iseai.org/iep-list/ Public Adjuster Database: https://www.napia.com ERMI Test Kit: Self order an ERMI dust kit (click shop, click kit 1) and use code SAFEAIR10 for 10% off: https://www.envirobiomics.com/ref/22429 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! happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
Transcribe →Hair Thinning & Perimenopause
May 1500:43:44Tap to summarizeIf 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? Find out more about our expert guest Dr. Caroline J. Day! Her Practice Website and Full Bio: Tuscaloosa Integrative Family Medicine Facebook: https://facebook.com/tuscaloosaifm Order Dr. Day's Book Here! My Menopause Makeover: What Every Midlife Woman Needs to Know About Hormones, Energy and Healthy Aging https://amzn.to/43mEFXC 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! happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
Transcribe →Rant Therapy -Man Buns
May 1200:07:01Tap to summarizeThe 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
Transcribe →Banana Water: Worth It or Not?
May 700:31:47Tap to summarizeBanana 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. 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! happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions
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