The Happy Eating Podcast

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The Real Scoop on Perimenopause & Sleep Jun 11, 2026

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Sleep. 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!

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Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Mold Exposure Recovery Jun 04, 2026

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If 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

Rant Therapy: “You Remind Me of My Mother” Jun 03, 2026

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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”.

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

Mold Exposure: Symptoms and the Best At-Home Test May 28, 2026

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You 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

Hair Thinning & Perimenopause May 15, 2026

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If 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

Rant Therapy -Man Buns May 12, 2026

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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

Banana Water: Worth It or Not? May 07, 2026

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Banana 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

Rant Therapy: Wide Load Rage May 05, 2026

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Rant Therapy: Wide Load Rage

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

Adrenal Fatigue Apr 30, 2026

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Are you tired when you wake up in the morning? Is your sex drive low? Do you need that glass of wine at night to chill out? If the answer is yes to all of that and more, the internet may tell you you have adrenal fatigue. But if you go to your doctor, they’ll likely tell you that isn’t a real condition. So, which is it? That’s the topic of this episode. We unpack the science behind adrenal fatigue, talk through the various symptoms, unveil what’s actually going on in the body that’s spurring these symptoms, and share what works to get your body back on track.

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: Calling BS on Co-Parenting Apr 28, 2026

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Rant Therapy: Calling BS on Co-Parenting

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 -