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Realfoodology

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 TUESDAY Produced By Wellness Loud.

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On today's episode, we talk all things Ketamine Therapy with Dr. Mike Dow of Field Trip Health. He is a Psychotherapist and Best Selling Author; his latest book is “The Sugar Brain Fix.” At Field Trip, they offer ketamine assisted psychotherapy to help people work through negative thought patterns, depression, anxiety, coping skills and trauma.

Topics Covered:

  • What is Ketamine Therapy?
  • How long does Ketamine Therapy last?
  • Does Ketamine Therapy replace all other types of therapy?
  • Why Ketamine needs to be taken with the help of licensed professionals
  • Neuroplasticity
  • Neurotransmitters
  • The ego
  • Ketamine and the subconscious
  • Why Ketamine works better than SSRI’s
  • Process of Ketamine Therapy
  • Experiences that people have had with Ketamine Therapy
  • Risks of Ketamine
  • Who should and should not take Ketamine
  • Side effects of Ketamine Therapy
  • CBT
  • Why we need to pay attention to brain inflammation
  • Seed oils and processed foods

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19: I speak with Dr. Lara Briden, Naturopathic Doctor and Biologist who has spent the last 20 years working with women and helping them balance their hormones. Twenty years with patients taught her that diet and lifestyle work incredibly well for many period problems.

We talk about birth control, what Doctors don’t tell you about the pill, why cramps may be common but they’re not normal, why women aren’t just destined to suffer and what to do about period pain, how to balance your hormones and so much more!

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236: In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Will Cole to discuss the growing momentum of the MAHA movement, the pushback it’s facing, and why figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are playing a key role. We explore the politicization of health and what it will take to create real change in our food system.

We also cover chronic illness, the link between POTS and COVID, and the overuse of SSRIs. Dr. Cole shares insights on free speech in health science and how we can wake more people up to what’s really happening.

Topics Discussed:

  • The MAHA movement & pushback
  • Role of RFK Jr. in the fight for change
  • Politicization of health & food system reform
  • Chronic illness, POTS, and COVID connection
  • Overuse of SSRIs & suppression of free speech in health

Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Introduction
  • 00:04:39 - Catching up with Dr. Will Cole
  • 00:06:03 - Pushback against MAHA
  • 00:10:10 - RFK Jr. & the two-party system
  • 00:12:31 - Why we need MAHA
  • 00:17:40 - Health is not political
  • 00:23:47 - Health and wellness research
  • 00:25:23 - Staying hopeful
  • 00:30:40 - Corruption in health science
  • 00:33:54 - The ego of the left & COVID
  • 00:37:51 - Suppression of free speech
  • 00:42:14 - Waking up the average American
  • 00:45:12 - Rise in chronic illness
  • 00:48:01 - Declining children’s health
  • 00:51:51 - Mold toxicity & toxic overload
  • 00:54:17 - Overprescribing medication
  • 00:57:28 - SSRIs
  • 01:01:50 - Vagus nerve
  • 01:04:20 - SSRIs side effects
  • 01:08:50 - Birth control
  • 01:10:53 - Possible root causes of POTS
  • 01:17:16 - Long COVID & the jab
  • 01:18:32 - Kellogg & food dye

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Produced By: Drake Peterson

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EP. 196: Today we have part one of an eye-opening two-part series as I sit down with Calley and Casey Means to talk about the dark underbelly of the healthcare industry and its devastating impact on our metabolic health. Calley, an industry insider with political experience, exposes the corruption within the food industry, while his sister Casey, a disillusioned doctor turned co-founder of Levels, reveals the systemic flaws driving her away from medicine. Together, they uncover how healthcare, the fastest-growing industry, paradoxically leaves Americans sicker than ever, with 9 out of 10 leading causes of death linked to food. From the manipulation of media and politics to the insidious influence of big food, they dissect the intricate web of interests perpetuating our nation's health crisis. Tune in for an insightful discussion on metabolic dysfunction, policy roadblocks, and the urgent need for change.

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Topics Discussed

  • 8:21 - The unsustainability of the current healthcare industry
  • 12:55 - Corrupting influence of Big Food
  • 16:38 - The silence of medical leaders & the impacts of cancel culture
  • 21:08 - The troubling metabolic health statistics
  • 28:53 - The biggest issues in our political and healthcare system
  • 33:44 - Stagnant life expectancy & when to trust your doctor
  • 40:16 - We’re poisoning our kids
  • 42:51 - The overcomplication of nutritional science
  • 47:01 - Big Pharma lobbying

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Edited By: Mike Frey

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EP. 226: In today’s solo episode, I’m exploring some hot-button topics surrounding RFK Jr. and the Obama administration, especially in relation to food policy. I’ll unpack the criticism currently surrounding RFK Jr. and share why I’ve been a long-time fan of his environmental and health activism. Then, we’ll examine the Obama administration’s handling of GMOs, school lunch programs, and processed foods. While many praise the Obamas for their efforts to improve public health, I’ll reveal the lesser-known policies that may have hindered true progress, especially when it comes to our food system. Tune in for a closer look at the intersection of politics, food, and health.

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Introduction
  • 00:04:25 - RFK Jr’s credentials and history
  • 00:08:25 - The Obama admin and GMOs
  • 00:12:05 - Mandatory GMO labeling
  • 00:15:31 - GMOs vs Bioengineered food
  • 00:20:29 - School lunch & the tomato paste debate
  • 00:23:19 - Processed foods & Let’s Move
  • 00:27:29 - Diversified foods
  • 00:30:36 - Ingredients in children’s food
  • 00:35:49 - Sodexo & the U.S. government
  • 00:38:39 - Lunch program funding and diseases

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4: Today's episode features Lisa Levitt Gainsley, a lymphatic drainage specialist. With everything going on right now, I thought what better time than to talk about the immune system and the important role that the lymphatic system plays in it. Lisa and I talk about what the lymphatic system is, why it’s so important, the role it plays in immunity, and what you can do today to enhance your immune system!

Find Lisa: https://www.thelymphaticmessage.com/IG: @thelymphaticmessage

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249: On today’s episode of Realfoodology, we’re rethinking how we approach healing, immune health, and the everyday products we trust — especially for our families. Courtney sits down with Carly Kremer, founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals, to explore how bee-based remedies like propolis and raw honey can help reinvent the medicine cabinet with functional, natural ingredients that actually support the body.

They also discuss why synthetic additives like dyes and corn syrup still show up in OTC meds, why Flonase might not be the best choice, and the emerging science behind nutraceuticals that work with your immune system — not against it.

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Topics Discussed:

  • Using food as medicine to support immune health naturally
  • The power of propolis and how science and nature intersect in modern medicine
  • Navigating fear around food toxins while maintaining a balanced approach to health
  • The brain-boosting benefits of royal jelly and other nutraceuticals
  • Supporting brain health naturally with specialized products and environmental toxin considerations

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Introduction
  • 00:03 – Reinvent Your Medicine Cabinet Naturally
  • 00:06 – What’s in Cough Syrup? Why Honey Is Better
  • 00:09 – Food as Medicine for Immune Support
  • 00:13 – Immune Tools for Kids Before Getting Sick
  • 00:15 – Are Nasal Sprays Safe for Kids?
  • 00:18 – Overcoming Stigma Around Natural Remedies
  • 00:20 – Propolis: Bee-Based Immune Boost
  • 00:24 – Risks of Flonase & Why Natural Medicine Matters
  • 00:28 – Food Dyes, FDA, and U.S. Regulation Insights
  • 00:32 – Vetting Wellness Brands: Transparency & Testing
  • 00:37 – Managing Food Toxins Without Fear
  • 00:46 – Hidden Sugars in Medicine & Kid-Friendly Options
  • 00:50 – Honey vs. Refined Sugar: What’s Different?
  • 00:54 – Royal Jelly for Brain Health & Stress
  • 01:00 – How Heat Affects Honey & Best Uses
  • 01:01 – Natural Brain Support & Pregnancy Tips
  • 01:05 – Courtney’s Fertility Journey & Natural Boosts
  • 01:10 – Where to Buy Beekeeper’s Naturals + Discounts

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234: I am excited to welcome Paul Saladino to the podcast, as this conversation was long overdue. We recorded while we were both in Washington, D.C., for the Make America Healthy Again ball, and I’m so excited to share it with you. Paul is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to nutrition and preventative health, and I’ve been following his work for years.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into cholesterol myths, the role of saturated fat, and how metabolic dysfunction—not cholesterol—is the real issue. Paul shares a fascinating analogy that helped me fully grasp these concepts. We also discuss the benefits of an animal-based diet, the history and controversy around raw milk, and the broader implications of nutrition policy and education.

Topics Discussed:

  • Raw vs. pasteurized milk
  • The role of saturated fat in health
  • Cholesterol myths and metabolic dysfunction
  • Pharma companies, statins, and LDL levels
  • Meat consumption and heart disease
  • Fasting insulin and ancestral diets
  • Food deserts and nutrition policy
  • Calorie counting and eating disorders

Stay tuned for part two!!!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Introduction
  • 00:03:01 - Raw vs pasteurized milk
  • 00:10:01 - Issues with sterile milk & history of raw milk
  • 00:13:51 - The milk we give to babies
  • 00:16:05 - Saturated fat is good for you
  • 00:20:40 - Cholesterol misinformation & metabolic dysfunction
  • 00:28:21 - Pharma companies, statins, & LDL levels
  • 00:34:52 - Meat consumption & heart issues
  • 00:37:02 - Fasting insulin & ancestral diets
  • 00:40:21 - Food deserts
  • 00:43:22 - MAHA & policy change
  • 00:46:27 - Nutrition & education
  • 00:50:31 - Calorie counting & eating disorders

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12/02/20 • 50 min

14: This is a bonus episode where Courtney is actually being interviewed by Mary Vallarta for her wellness summit: Take Your Life Back.We loved the interview so much we wanted to share it with this community. Courtney covers her real food approach and what that means, how can one begin to understand what types of foods they should be eating, food as medicine (especially for going into winter), how to boost your immune system, decrease inflammation and reset the gut.

https://takeyourlifebacksummit.com/https://rebrand.ly/courtney-tylb

E-mail the podcast: [email protected]

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How many episodes does Realfoodology have?

Realfoodology currently has 251 episodes available.

What topics does Realfoodology cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Alternative Health and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Realfoodology?

The episode title 'How To Strengthen Your Vagina + Have Better Orgasms | MaryEllen Reider' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Realfoodology?

The average episode length on Realfoodology is 66 minutes.

How often are episodes of Realfoodology released?

Episodes of Realfoodology are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Realfoodology?

The first episode of Realfoodology was released on Aug 24, 2020.

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