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 Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-l...
Jul 29, 2025•5 min•Ep. 329
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 Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-l...
Jul 22, 2025•5 min•Ep. 328
In this special update episode, we’re revisiting three popular conversations—on magnesium supplementation, cold plunging, and wellness burnout—with the latest research and first-hand experience. Nutrition science doesn’t sit still, and neither do we. In today’s episode, we’re sharing what we’d add to these episodes if we were recording them today. Whether you’re still struggling with gut health, braving the freeze for the ‘health benefits’, or feeling the weight of wellness culture, this episode...
Jul 10, 2025•24 min•Season 5Ep. 327
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 Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-l...
Jul 08, 2025•5 min•Ep. 326
Have you heard about the TikTok trend and the McDonald’s Migraine Hack—aka the McMigraine? If you haven’t, it’s OK, Brierley hasn't either. The premise of these viral videos is that a McDonald’s coke and French fries is an effective way to run off a migraine. So, in today’s episode, we broke down the science behind this trend and whether there’s any legitimacy to it. Let’s just say that if you’re a migraine sufferer or know someone who is, you’ll want to listen to this one. Let’s dive in! Thank ...
Jun 20, 2025•19 min•Season 5Ep. 325
If you’ve tried to book a therapy appointment, you know there’s a shortage of mental health professionals. It’s not unusual to have to wait weeks or months for an appointment. So, with the rise of platforms like Chat GPT, could we harness AI technology for talk therapy purposes to treat things like depression and anxiety? We were extremely skeptical that this topic would even warrant a full episode on the Happy Eating Podcast. But, as you’ve heard us confess before, we are sometimes pleasantly s...
Jun 12, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 324
If you barely survived the chaos of May—aka Maycember , that sneaky second December (without the twinkle lights and Christmas cookies) packed with end-of-school madness, nonstop events, and not a minute to yourself—you’re in good company. In this episode, we’re sharing three simple, sanity-saving, research-backed ways to recover from the mental whiplash and get back to feeling like yourself. Whether you're still catching your breath or trying to remember what a normal routine feels like, this on...
Jun 06, 2025•18 min•Season 5Ep. 323
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 mats worth it? Listen in to learn about the potential perks of grounding, plus a DIY version. Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tu...
May 22, 2025•30 min•Season 5Ep. 322
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 Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-l...
May 20, 2025•6 min•Ep. 321
You may be familiar with what we’re talking about today. And others of you may not. But I guarantee you know people who are using them. We’re talking about oral nicotine pouches, one of the most popular ones being the brand Zyn. They’re touted as being a healthier tobacco-free alternative to cigarettes, vapes, and chewing tobacco, but are they really? Today we’re taking a closer look at oral nicotine pouches, as well as the surprising effects they can have on your mental health, particularly ADH...
May 15, 2025•26 min•Season 5Ep. 320
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 Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-l...
May 13, 2025•5 min•Ep. 319
Many of us walk into our menopause journey blindly—and it’s not until things like out of the ordinary stress, ADHD-like symptoms when it comes to your ability to focus and concentrate, and seemingly overnight weight gain, that we scramble for control and often realize that our usual go-to tips and tricks don’t work like they used to. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, certain diet and exercise approaches can help greatly. In today’s episode, we’re bringing back a favorite guest—Jenna B...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 318
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 Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-l...
May 06, 2025•3 min•Ep. 317
Even in your 20s and 30s understanding skincare and choosing the right products can be a little confusing. But then comes perimenopause and the hormonal changes associated with it—and navigating skincare and the plethora of products out there becomes even more overwhelming. We teamed up with the skincare experts at NOW® Solutions to get personal insight on the key ingredients, products, and supplements we need in our 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s to help manage our ever-changing skin. Let’s just say th...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 316
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 Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-l...
Apr 29, 2025•8 min•Ep. 315
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 Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-l...
Apr 22, 2025•6 min•Ep. 314
We’re bringing back a listener favorite! And it’s our first one of 2025! In today’s episode, we are sharing three new nutrition studies. Are there really microplastics in gum, and if so, why? The foods that you can add to your diet that may counteract the effects of microplastics in the body. And, could weekend warriors be just as healthy as regular exercisers? You’ll be surprised! Studies Mentioned: Chewing gums: Unintended sources of ingested microplastics in humans Exploring the potential pro...
Apr 17, 2025•22 min•Season 5Ep. 313
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 Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-l...
Apr 16, 2025•6 min•Ep. 312
If you live in an area with pollen, you’re dealing with histamines whether you know it or not. They’re what’s responsible for your runny nose, red eyes, itchy throat, etc. But histamines are also found in food, which for some can lead to high levels in the body and cause symptoms like headaches, bloating, and eczema. You may hear this referred to as histamine intolerance. Spoiler alert: if you’re in perimenopause you’re more likely to start experiencing some histamine intolerance. In today’s epi...
Apr 10, 2025•41 min•Season 5Ep. 311
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 Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-l...
Apr 08, 2025•8 min•Ep. 310
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 Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-l...
Apr 01, 2025•4 min•Ep. 309
Part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative is calling for the use of beef tallow instead of seed oils like canola, grapeseed, etc. And some major fast food chains have pledged to switch from frying in oil to frying with beef tallow. But what exactly is beef tallow—and will it make us healthier? In today’s episode we take a non-political look at beef tallow. Listen to our past episode on seed oils: The Truth About Seed Oil https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-eating-podcast/id...
Mar 27, 2025•34 min•Season 5Ep. 308
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 Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-l...
Mar 25, 2025•10 min•Ep. 307
We’ve all experienced picky eaters—whether through friends, our kids, or maybe even you yourself are a picky eater. But when does picky eating crossover to extreme pickiness that could put your health at risk? And is there anything we can do to improve that pickiness? In today’s episode, we’re talking with registered dietitian and eating disorder expert, Kate Sayre, about a lesser-known eating disorder called ARFID. What is it? What are the common signs and symptoms? And how can you actually hel...
Mar 20, 2025•56 min•Season 5Ep. 306
What’s “natural” and expected when it comes to a healthy aging brain? Is it normal to walk into a room and forget why you went in there? What about struggling to recall the exact word you want to use to articulate a concept? In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the difference between what’s typical for the aging brain (aka what you shouldn’t be worried about) and what’s considered a sign of mild cognitive impairment or even Alzheimer’s. If you’ve been experiencing memory lapses like Brierley ...
Mar 13, 2025•35 min•Season 5Ep. 305
Research tells us that politics—and thinking about political events—can be harmful to our mental wellness. So how do we get through this current political season of life? And how do we navigate friendships when we don’t align politically? In today’s episode, friendship expert, fellow podcaster and book author, Danielle Jackson advises us on what to do—and what not to do. Learn More About Our Guest Danielle Bayard Jackson is a female friendship coach and educator who speaks nationally about the s...
Feb 27, 2025•32 min•Ep. 304
You’ve likely heard about the dangers in some of your cookware and you may have even changed out a few for nontoxic pieces. But did you know there are other risky items you might want to swap out, too? Turns out, your kitchen is a major source of microplastics—food storage containers, of course, but also cooking utensils, sandwich bags, even certain sponges. In today’s episode, we’re talking about where those microplastics lurk, what the health effects of microplastics are, and how you can reduc...
Feb 20, 2025•39 min•Season 5Ep. 303
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 Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-l...
Feb 18, 2025•6 min•Ep. 302
If you don’t know what the vagus nerve is, you have to listen to this episode. And if you do know what the vagus nerve is, you’ll really want to listen to this episode. Here’s why: the vagus nerve plays a crucial role in regulating so many systems in our body, yet sustained periods of stress can lead to a dysfunctional vagus nerve that hinders your ability to de-stress when you need it most. The effects are mood changes, GI issues, and a whole list of others. In this episode, we talk about why a...
Feb 13, 2025•38 min•Season 5Ep. 301
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 Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-l...
Feb 11, 2025•3 min•Ep. 300
