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Realfoodology

Courtney Swanwww.realfoodology.com
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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Episodes

Psychedelic Therapy | Ronan Levy

31: I speak with RONAN LEVY, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of the Field Trip Health. A company redefining mental well-being and consciousness through psychedelic-enhanced psychotherapy. Field Trip recently opened their doors to physical clinics on both the East (NYC) and West (LA) Coasts respectively where ketamine is administered to qualified patients in a supervised setting in an attempt to help people overcome depression, anxiety, pain and other tough-to-beat mental issues. I also tell my...

Apr 14, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 31

Reversing Climate Change Instead Of Just Stopping It | Ryland Engelhart

30: Todays episode is all about regenerative farming, how it can REVERSE climate change and better our health. I speak with Ryland Engelhart who is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Kiss the Ground, and is the producer of Kiss The Ground -- the film on Netflix. He has spent the past 15 years as an entrepreneur and love-activist, working in hospitality and building a "triple bottom line" business of organic plant-based restaurants called Cafe Gratitude and Gracias Madre in Southern CA. Sho...

Apr 07, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 30

The Root Cause of all Modern Preventable Diseases | Dr. Richard Jacoby (Part 2)

29: Richard P. Jacoby, DPM has treated thousands of patients with peripheral neuropathy. Now, he shares his insights as well as the story of how he connected the dots to determine how sugar is the common denominator of many chronic diseases. In Sugar Crush, he offers a unique holistic approach to understanding the exacting toll sugar and carbs take on the body. Based on his clinical work, he breaks down his highly effective methods, showing how dietary changes reducing sugar and wheat, coincidin...

Mar 31, 20211 hrEp. 29

The Root Cause of All Modern Preventable Diseases | Dr. Richard Jacoby (Part 1)

29: Richard P. Jacoby, DPM has treated thousands of patients with peripheral neuropathy. Now, he shares his insights as well as the story of how he connected the dots to determine how sugar is the common denominator of many chronic diseases. In Sugar Crush, he offers a unique holistic approach to understanding the exacting toll sugar and carbs take on the body. Based on his clinical work, he breaks down his highly effective methods, showing how dietary changes reducing sugar and wheat, coincidin...

Mar 31, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 28

Learning How to Live in Your Flo | Alisa Vitti

27: Did you know that only 4% of women are included in medical fitness and nutrition research? Today's episode teaches us about this huge gender bias and it also shines light on how important it is for women to be mindful of our workouts, our work flow and the foods that we are eating based on what part of our cycle we are in. We are joined by Alisa Vitti who is the author of two bestselling books: "WomanCode and "In the FLO." She is also the creator of the MyFLO Period Tracker app - helping you...

Mar 24, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 27

Navigating The Modern Dating Landscape | Jillian Turecki

26: Jillian Turecki is a Teacher, Certified Relationship Coach and writer who specializes in relationships. I found her on instagram last year and was compelled by her honest and very relatable approach to dating and relationships. We talk about how to communicate your needs, self abandonment, self esteem, what to do when someone doesn’t text back, how to call in your partner, sex - do you wait? And so much more! Please note: We speak mostly from a perspective of heterosexual relationships becau...

Mar 17, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 26

There’s WHAT in my makeup?! | Celeste Thomas

25: Celeste Thomas, RN, and holistic skincare expert joins us for another episode to chat all about makeup! We go into the dirty deets of what’s really in your makeup - we’re not just talking about drug store makeup here! Mac, Laura Mercier & Dior for example may have a steep price tag but that price tag means nothing about quality and in fact these makeup brands are putting your health at risk. We tell you what you can do, what brands we love and so much more! Show Links: → https://www.thet...

Mar 10, 202150 minEp. 25

Men Taking Care Of Their Skin Is Sexy | Celeste Thomas + Drake Peterson

24: Celeste Thomas, RN, and Holistic Skincare Expert joins us for another episode along with my podcast producer Drake Peterson to chat all about men’s skincare! If you are a woman, you still want to listen so you can relay the info (or even this podcast!) to the men in your life! Drake shares his experience with his skin woes over the years, his new skincare routine that Celeste helped him with and what else he did to achieve great glowy skin! Show Links: → https://www.thetruespoon.com/ https:/...

Mar 03, 202141 minEp. 24

The Argument For Two Meals A Day | Mark Sisson

23: Mark Sisson is the founding father of the ancestral health movement and creator of Primal Kitchen Foods. He is also a New York Times bestselling author of The Primal Blueprint, The Keto Reset Diet and so many more. His blog, Mark's Daily Apple , and Primal Blueprint lifestyle program have paved the way for people to challenge conventional wisdom's diet and exercise principles and take personal responsibility for their health and well-being. We discuss metabolic flexibility, what it is, how t...

Feb 24, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 23

Cancel Culture + My Mission with Realfoodology

22: This is a solo episode straight from my heart. I couldn’t sleep one night so I jotted down my thoughts and turned it into a podcast! My thoughts on cancel culture and a little bit about why I started Realfoodology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202114 minEp. 22

No Bullsh*t | Chinae Alexander of Press Send Podcast

21: The insightful (and hilarious) Chinae Alexander of Dear Media's Advice Podcast "Press Send" chats with me about finding balance in 2021. Chinae's candid approach to health, wellness and life is a much needed reprieve from the stressors of today. Check our her podcast on all podcast platforms! Show Links: → https://instagram.com/chinaealexander?igshid=3jtqnlxjzmdt → https://www.chinaealexander.com/ → https://www.presssendpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Feb 17, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 21

How To Strengthen Your Vagina + Have Better Orgasms | MaryEllen Reider

20: I speak with MaryEllen Reider of Yarlap, the award-winning Kegel Exercise Device. We talk about all things involving the pelvic floor, what the Yarlap does, how it can help you, what you can do about incontinence and painful sex and how to have better orgasms! Show Note/Links: → https://yarlap.com/ https://www.ewg.org/ → https://www.cornucopia.org/ https://drhyman.com/ https://michaelpollan.com/ → https://www.insider.com/5-benefits-of-pelvic-floor-exercise-better-sex-core-strength-2020-9 → h...

Feb 10, 202148 minEp. 20

What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About the Pill, Cramps + Hormones | Dr. Lara Briden

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 s...

Feb 03, 20211 hr 11 minEp. 19

Why We Should Care About Inflammation In 2021 | Dr. Tyna

18: I speak with Dr Tyna Moore, ND, DC about viruses and how they work. We discuss what ace2 receptors are, the connection with them and fat cells, how viruses love fat cells, why we should all work to reduce inflammation in our bodies to become more resilient to viruses, the role immune health plays in all of this, how to build stronger immunity and finally the basic (and interesting) mechanisms behind the new vaccine and her hope that it works! Find Dr. Tyna: https://www.instagram.com/drtyna/ ...

Jan 28, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 18

Organic for Everyone: The Quarter Pounder With Cheese Meal

17: On this months episode of my new segment "Organic for Everyone," my producer Drake Peterson and I break down the cost and ingredients of a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal. Our goal is to recreate it with all organic, real foods all while making it cheaper than what you would pay at the popular fast food restaurant. We take you to well known grocery store chains and give you options to order things online if your local grocery store doesn’t carry the items. Can we do it? Listen in...

Jan 06, 202134 minEp. 17

How This Keto Bakery Is Thriving During The Pandemic

16: I talk with Mina of Misfits Bakehouse about moving to the US at 16 from Egypt, gaining weight, then ultimately gaining his health back through the keto diet and how he started his paleo/keto/grain free bakery. The story of how he turned his bakery into a thriving business amidst a global pandemic is truly inspiring. This episode is a little different from our normal episodes, but his persistence and the way people showed up for him was a story I felt that we needed to hear more than ever rig...

Dec 18, 20201 hr 20 minEp. 16

The Organic Watchdog | Mark Kastel

15: I speak with Mark Kastel of Organic Eye, an organic industry watchdog. They monitor the increasingly corrupt relationship between corporate agribusiness and government regulators that has eroded the working definition of organics. We cover many different topics in the organic food realm: organic farming & regulations, how we spend the most on healthcare and least on food compared to any other country, how to budget so you can afford healthy, organic food and more! Show Links: → https://o...

Dec 09, 20201 hr 22 minEp. 15

Take Back Your Health

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://takeyourlifebacksum...

Dec 02, 202051 minEp. 14

Organic for Everyone: The Cheesy Gordita Crunch Edition

13: Welcome to our new segment "Organic for Everyone," where my producer and I break down the cost and ingredients of popular food chain menu items. Our goal is to then recreate them with organic food for cheaper! Or at the very least very close in price. We take you to well known grocery store chains and give you options to order things online if your local grocery store doesn’t carry the items. Our first mission, the Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch. Sources: → https://www.fda.gov/food/food-add...

Nov 25, 202038 minEp. 13

Eat to Glow | Celeste Thomas

12: I talk with my bestie Celeste Thomas, Registered Nurse, skincare expert & green beauty fanatic about how to get "glowy" skin from the inside out. In this episode Celeste teaches us how we can Eat to Glow, the ins and outs of beauty products and how to navigate the skincare aisle. Use code REALFOODOLOGY for $20 off at https://www.thetruespoon.com/ Show Links: → https://www.thetruespoon.com/skincare/skin-confident-course/ → https://www.instagram.com/celestethomas/ → https://www.youtube.com...

Nov 18, 20201 hrEp. 12

Identifying Underlying Issues & Advocating for Yourself | Dr. Motley

11: Today I speak with Dr. Motley about identifying underlying issues within the body. → Organic acids test to identify microbial toxins is from Great Plains Laboratory www.greatplainslaboratory.com → Lyme testing www.iGenex.com → Genetics testing www.myhappygenes.com → Parasite testing stool testing-Genova labs www.gdx.net → Instagram: @doctormotley → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctormotley/ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WphfdeV0ht-muOFtZFDXg → Twitter: @DoctorMotleyWebs...

Nov 11, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 11

Toss the Toxins | Allison of Branch Basics

10: I chat with Allison Evans the co-founder of Branch Basics about why we want to use non-toxic cleaning, household and beauty products and the health impact it has on our bodies and our health! Show Links: → https://branchbasics.com/ → https://branchbasics.com/pages/toss-the-toxins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 04, 202058 minEp. 10

Why Organic Farming Is Going To Save Our Planet | Rodale Institute

9: This week I speak with Diana Martin of Rodale Institute about regenerative organic agriculture and why it’s so important. The Rodale Institute is a non-profit organization that has been around since 1947. They have the oldest organic and conventional farming side by side comparison trial in North America. In addition to their studies, Rodale Institute helps farmers transition to organic and educates consumers on the impact they are having with their food dollars. We also discuss the solution ...

Oct 28, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 9

Why We Should Care About Organic Wine | Todd White of Dry Farm Wines

8: Today I chat with Todd White the founder of Dry Farm Wines, the largest importer of organic biodynamic wine. We talk about natural and organic wine vs conventional wine, why we should care about the difference, glyphosate in wine, hangovers, why there is a lot of sugar in most wines, how to find natural wines and so much more. Before we get into the episode I share some tips for bolstering the immune system as we go into winter!I want us to remember that the healthier we are in our bodies the...

Oct 21, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 8

How To Navigate The Egg Aisle | Anya Fernald of Belcampo

7: I think we all know the feeling of being overwhelmed and confused when standing in the egg aisle trying to decipher the difference between all the different labels. Anya Fernald of Belcampo Meat and I break down what all these different labels mean and what eggs you should be buying if you want healthy eggs that came from humanely treated animals. Show Note/Links: → EP. 6 Why We should Care About Organic Grass Fed Meat with Anya Fernald of Belcampo → https://belcampo.com/ → https://www.instag...

Oct 16, 202049 minEp. 7

Why Grass Fed Meat Is Going To Heal Our Earth | Anya Fernald of Belcampo

6: On this weeks episode of The Realfoodolgy Podcast, I speak with Anya Fernald of Belcampo Meat about factory farming, the kind of meat you want to be buying and why, the difference between grass fed and grass finished, climate change, how cows are fed plastic and why (!) and so much more! Show Note/Links: → https://belcampo.com/ → https://www.misfits.kitchen/ -NorCal Bakery, but they do nationwide shipping! → https://www.instagram.com/belcampomeatco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Oct 14, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 6

Balanced Eating In A Modern World | Bryna Gavin

5: On this weeks episode of The Realfoodology Podcast, I speak with Bryna Gavin, MS, CNS, about how to find balance while living in a modern world with so much processed food. We talk about disordered eating, misleading labeling, what motivates you in your eating decisions, how to focus on the way food makes you feel, social media in regards to diet culture, Instagram, getting nutritional info from IG and more! Find Bryna Gavin: → @thesimpleleaf → http://brynagavin.com/ Show Links → https://voca...

Oct 07, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 5

The Lymphatic Systems Role In Immunity | Lisa Levitt Gainsley

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 Learn more about ...

Sep 30, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 4

How Danika Koopmans Manages Her MS Without Medication

3: Today's episode is such an incredible and inspiring story. I interview my friend Danika Koopmans, MSN-FNP, about her journey with Multiple Sclerosis and how she got off her meds. It’s such a good reminder of how resilient our bodies are and how much diet and lifestyle changes can affect the way our bodies operate. I also want to take this time to remind you that neither of us are doctors and your experience is individual. We are bio individual with different experiences. This information is n...

Sep 23, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 3

Why We Should Care About Organic | Max Goldberg of Organic Insider

2: Today's subject is something that I consider to be the most important topic when it comes to food and our health: Organic vs Conventional food.There is a lot of confusion around the subject so I brought on my friend Max Goldberg for a candid conversation to clear things up and make it more digestible. Max has been called “an organic sensation” by The New York Times and named as “one of the nation’s leading organic food experts” by Shape Magazine. Max is the Founder & Editor of Organic Ins...

Sep 16, 202059 minEp. 2
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