The Happy Eating Podcast

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Are the Freezing Cold Temperatures of Cryotherapy Worth It? Feb 09, 2023

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Your grandmother may have taught you that spending time outdoors in the cold weather would make you sick. Well, it turns out that exposing yourself to frigid temperatures has the potential to actually be really good for you. We’re talking specifically about whole-body cryotherapy—where you go into an extremely cold chamber to lower your body temperature for 1 to 3 minutes. In today’s episode, we look at what the research says are the pros and cons of this growing trend, and if you should try it.

References and links:

Whole-body cryotherapy as adjunct treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders

The effectiveness of whole-body cryotherapy and physical exercises on the psychological well-being of patients with multiple sclerosis: A comparative analysis

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of whole body cryotherapy on mental health problems

Show Notes:

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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Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

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Brierley Horton, MS, RD

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Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Rant Therapy - I’m So Over Lice! Feb 07, 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 is Brierley so over by this week?

I’m So Over LICE!

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!

happyeating@gmail.com

Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

What to Eat for Brain Fog Feb 02, 2023

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Do you feel like ever since you had COVID your memory isn’t as sharp as it used to be? Or maybe you feel like it’s harder to concentrate and work through your to-do list? If so, you aren’t alone. Turns out, post-COVID brain fog is a real thing and is more prevalent that you probably think. In today’s episode we’re talking all about brain fog, how long it might last, and what you might add to your diet that could clear the fog.

References and links:

CDC Statistics

COVID-19 Associated Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review

Neurological and psychiatric risk trajectories after SARS-CoV-2 infection: an analysis of 2-year retrospective cohort studies including 1 284 437 patients Eating Well Article: 6 Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Help with Long COVID-19 Symptoms

Show Notes:

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!

happyeating@gmail.com

Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Rant Therapy - I’m So Over ”Stairway To Heaven”! Feb 01, 2023

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What is Carolyn so over by this week?

I’m So Over the song “Stairway To Heaven”!

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!

happyeating@gmail.com

Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

The Medical Gaslighting Episode Jan 26, 2023

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Have you ever felt like your doctor wasn’t really listening to you? Or left your appointment wishing your provider had seemed more concerned with what you were telling them? If this has happened to you, you’ve likely experienced medical gaslighting. And it’s more than just an offensive nuisance. It can actually be a significant health risk. In today’s episode, we’re talking about medical gaslighting and the impact it has on women’s health. Let’s dive in.

References and articles mentioned include the following:

The Washington Post “From heart disease to IUDs: How doctors dismiss women’s pain”

The New York Times “Women are calling out medical gaslighting”

The New York Times “Feeling Dismissed? How to spot ‘medical gaslighting’ and what to do about it”

“Brave Men” and “Emotional Women”: A Theory-Guided Literature Review on Gender Bias in Health Care and Gendered Norms towards Patients with Chronic Pain

Health care providers' judgments in chronic pain: the influence of gender and trustworthiness

Health and Health Care for Women of Reproductive Age

Taking on Gender Bias in Clinical Trials

Drugs and Medical Devices: Adverse Events and the Impact on Women’s Health

Population-wide analysis of differences in disease progression patterns in men and women

Want to hear more about Carolyn's medical gaslighting experience? Listen to her podcast interview on Super Woman Wellness by Dr. Taz

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!

happyeating@gmail.com

Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Rant Therapy - I’m So Over Husbands Thinking They Can Kill Their Wives! Jan 24, 2023

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What is Carolyn so over by this week?

I’m So Over Husbands Thinking They Can Kill Their Wives!

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!

happyeating@gmail.com

Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Is TikTok Bad for Mental Health? The Answer May Surprise You. Jan 19, 2023

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TikTok is a social media video app that’s well-known for its choreographed dances and silly humor. But did you know that mental health video content on TikTok is also incredibly popular? And some are even suggesting that this could be beneficial in breaking down the stigma of mental health and serving as a resource for those who otherwise might not seek help. But do these benefits outweigh the negatives? In today’s episode, we explore whether TikTok is beneficial for your mental health or not.

References:

Taking a One-Week Break from Social Media Improves Well-Being, Depression, and Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Show Notes:

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!

happyeating@gmail.com

Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Rant Therapy - I’m So Over Football!!! 🏈👎 Jan 17, 2023

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What is Brierley so over by this week?

I’m So Over Football!

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!

happyeating@gmail.com

Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Brierley And Carolyn’s Health Goals In 2023! Jan 12, 2023

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Brierley and Carolyn share their diet and nutrition, exercise and mental wellness goals (not resolutions!) for 2023 in today’s episode. Listen too for their "fantastically unrealistic" goals for 2023! Happy New Year!

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!

happyeating@gmail.com

Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

The Top Diets for 2023 Jan 05, 2023

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The 2023 Best Diet Report from U.S News and World Report just came out, so in today’s episode we’re covering what the top diets for 2023 are, as well as what’s new in this year’s report. And, because we just couldn’t resist: our two cents on certain diets.

Check out the full report here:

2023 Best Diets Report by U.S. News & World Report

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!