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7 Supplements That Lower Cortisol Nov 30, 2023

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Who couldn’t use less stress in their life? Well, a great place to start is with cortisol—the stress hormone that simmers in the background and, over time, hinders your overall health. Our episode on quick ways to lower cortisol almost instantly has been our most downloaded episode ever since 2022. So this week we’re bringing you 7 supplements to help you lower cortisol. Because sometimes taking a pill is just easier. As always with our podcast, each one is science-backed.

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LISTEN: 7 Things That Low Cortisol (Almost) Instantly

LISTEN: Ashwagandha: The Supplement You Need in 2022

References Mentioned:

A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of the standardised extract shr-5 of the roots of Rhodiola rosea in the treatment of subjects with stress-related fatigue

An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract

Effect of vitamin D supplementation on cardiovascular disease risk factors and exercise performance in healthy participants: a randomized placebo-controlled preliminary study Omega-3 Supplementation and Stress Reactivity of Cellular Aging Biomarkers: An Ancillary Substudy of a Randomized, Controlled Trial in Midlife Adults

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Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

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Brierley Horton, MS, RD

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Rant Therapy - I’m So Thankful For...😏🦃 Nov 28, 2023

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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-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we’re “so over”.

What are Brierley & Carolyn “Thankful” For this week? 😏🦃

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!

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Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

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Brierley Horton, MS, RD

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Rant Therapy - I’m So Thankful For...😏 Nov 21, 2023

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What are Brierley & Carolyn “Thankful” For this week? 😏

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!

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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/

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Why Your Low-Fat Diet May Make You Depressed Nov 16, 2023

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If you were raised in the heyday of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter or Snackwell’s fat-free cookies, your taste buds are probably quite thrilled that fat isn’t nearly as taboo as it used to be. But even though you know that certain fats are good for you, you’re not alone if choosing the full-fat option gives you pause. In today’s episode, we dug into why we need fat for our physical and mental health, which fats are best, and how much you really need.

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References Mentioned:

Cheese intake in large amounts lowers LDL-cholesterol concentrations compared with butter intake of equal fat content

Dietary Carbohydrate and Fat Intakes and Risk of Mortality in the Japanese Population: the Japan Multi-Institutional Collaborative Cohort Study

Dietary fat intake and reproductive hormone concentrations and ovulation in regularly menstruating women

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!

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Learn More About Our Hosts:

Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

Brierley Horton, MS, RD

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

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Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Rant Therapy - I’m So Over The Price Of Groceries! Nov 14, 2023

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What’s Brierley So Over this week? I’m So Over The Price Of Groceries!!!

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!

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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!

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Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

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Top Nutrition Headlines - Part 3 Nov 09, 2023

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We read new research studies all the time. And we love it! Now we love that y’all love it when we share the most interesting ones. Welcome to the third top nutrition headlines episode! In today’s episode we’re covering 3 newly published studies that caught our attention. Does sleep quality change your risk of dementia? Can you be alone and not feel lonely? Does your genetic makeup make it easier or harder to stick to a vegetarian diet? We also share the top U.S. cities to avoid the winter blues.

References and Products Mentioned

Carolyn’s Light Therapy Lamp: Verilux Happy Light UV-free Lamp with 10,000 lux

Loneliness and time alone in everyday life: A descriptive-exploratory study of subjective and objective social isolation Association Between Slow-Wave Sleep Loss and Incident Dementia

Genetics of vegetarianism: A genome-wide association study

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!

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Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Rant Therapy - I’m So Over Men Who Wear Too Much Cologne! Nov 08, 2023

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What’s Brierley So Over this week? I’m So Over Men Who Wear Too Much Cologne!!!

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 -

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5 Ways to Get Ahead of Seasonal Depression Now Nov 01, 2023

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Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, is something that affects both Carolyn and me in those cold dark months of the year. So it surprised us to find out that SAD starts setting in even before Halloween. In today’s episode we talk about what to look for if you think you’re suffering from SAD, including one early symptom that most people miss. Plus, find out what you can start doing now to improve how you feel in the upcoming months.

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Verilux Happy Light UV-free Lamp with 10,000 lux

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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

Rant Therapy - I’m So Over Halloween 🎃 👎 Oct 31, 2023

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What’s Brierley So Over this week? I’m So Over Halloween!!!

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

6 Ways to Increase Testosterone Naturally Oct 26, 2023

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If you’re suffering from low libido, you feel like your hair is thinning, or you’re having more trouble sleeping than usual, your testosterone levels might be on the downslide. And your doctor isn’t going to have many options for you. There’s good news, though: first, you aren’t alone. It’s very normal for women’s testosterone levels to lower as we age. And second, in today’s episode we’re sharing some science-backed tips to naturally boost your testosterone.

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References and Resources

Manipulation of Dietary Intake on Changes in Circulating Testosterone Concentrations Dietary fat intake and reproductive hormone concentrations and ovulation in regularly menstruating women Correlation between serum zinc and testosterone: A systematic review

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