The Happy Eating Podcast

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REMIX! Ashwagandha: The Supplement You Need for 2022 May 26, 2022

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Ashwagandha: The Supplement You Need for 2022

(Abridged Episode)

I need to take ashwa-whaaatttt? It’s rare that we push taking dietary supplements as a primary way to boost mental wellness, so the fact that we’re doing a whole episode on this naturopathic supplement should tell you a lot. In today’s episode we’re talking about Ashwagandha—the adaptogen that’s skyrocketed in popularity in 2020 and 2021 and it’s powerful potential to help you manage stress and anxiety.

Link to Full Episode:

Ashwagandha - The Supplement You Need For 2022

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

References mentioned:

A Prospective, Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Safety and Efficacy of a High-Concentration Full-Spectrum Extract of Ashwagandha Root in Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Adults

An Alternative Treatment for Anxiety: A Systematic Review of Human Trial Results Reported for the Ayurvedic Herb Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

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 - Making A Dinner That No One Likes May 24, 2022

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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’s Brierley “so over” this week? Making A Dinner That No One Likes!

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

Rant Therapy: Carolyn’s Unsolicited Advice May 17, 2022

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What’s Carolyn “so over” this week? A LOT OF THINGS...So here is

Carolyn’s Unsolicited Advice!

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

Why Spring Cleaning Is Important For Your Mental Health May 12, 2022

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If you’re anything like us, you love how a good spring cleaning feels after you’re done, but the process of doing it (and the anticipation of needing to do it) is overwhelming. As it turns out, Spring cleaning isn’t just good for your house’s aesthetic, it’s also good for your mental wellness. In today’s episode, Leslie Lehr, the fairy godmother for the modern day superwoman, gives us simple 15-minute solutions for spring cleaning and organizing that will leave you feeling calm, de-stressed, and more productive.

Show Notes:

Here’s how to follow our guest Leslie Lehr on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/leslielehrliving

You can check out her website here:

https://www.leslielehrliving.com/

A Before & After of Carolyn’s Closet

Study: No Place Like Home: Home Tours Correlate With Daily Patterns of Mood and Cortisol

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 Being ”The Default Parent” May 10, 2022

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What Are Brierley AND Carolyn “so over” this week? Being "The Default Parent".

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

Mercury Retrograde’s Back! What You Need to Know To Survive and Thrive May 05, 2022

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It’s that time of year again. Mercury retrogrades starting May 10th through June 2nd. So we turned to our favorite media maven and astrologer, Valerie Mesa, to tell us what’s different about this Mercury Retrograde and what to expect. Let’s dive in!

Show Notes:

Here’s how to follow our guest Valerie Mesa on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/valeriemesa

You can check out her website here:

https://www.valeriemesa.com

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

7 Reasons To Take a (Guilt-Free) Mental Health Day Apr 21, 2022

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If it feels hard, even stressful, to take a mental health day, we see you. Turns out, according to a recent survey, 66% of respondents felt guilty taking one. Which brings us to—when do you really need a mental health day and when is it not worthwhile, or helpful? And how do you feel less guilty when you do take one? In today’s episode, we’re answering those very questions.

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 - The ”New” Carolyn Apr 19, 2022

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What’s Brierley “so over” this week? The "New" Carolyn...

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

Can Our Favorite TikTok Star Smell or Taste Yet? Her 1-Year Update Apr 14, 2022

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Losing taste and smell seems like a temporary inconvenience and side effect of COVID compared to the other potentially very serious health consequences. But for some, when taste and smell finally returns, it’s distorted. Last year we sat down with Nicole McLaughlin, chef and culinary Tik Tok star, and she talked candidly about how COVID changed her taste and smell. In today’s episode, she’s sharing her 1-year update. Has her taste and smell improved? Let’s dig in.

Link To Original Episode:

When Loss of Taste and Smell Due to COVID-19 Lasts More Than A Few Weeks

Show Notes:

Follow Nicole

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolesperfectbite

Videos and Past Episode Mentioned

Best #girlscoutcookie hack of the year!: https://www.tiktok.com/@allrecipes/video/7067581671855443247?_t=8QrGg8LKynm&_r=1

Wine pairing for Girl Scout cookies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCuICFX3J48

When Loss of Taste and Smell Due to COVID-19 Lasts More Than a Few Weeks: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-eating-podcast/id1558793380?i=1000532431995

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

Our New Favorite Thing Mar 31, 2022

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There are a lot of things vying for our collective attention these days—and equally as many, if not more, draining on our energy. So how do we (Carolyn and Brierley) keep on keepin on? Let us introduce our new favorite thing. It’s how we cope, process, and move on. Join us!

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