Food Wisdom from My Mom: Nutrition, Seed Oils & Healing After Loss
269: My mom is finally on the podcast, and we have a lot to talk about. She has been one of the biggest influences in my personal nutrition journey, teaching me the power of whole foods from an early age. She is also one of the strongest people I know. Our family has survived so much, and my mom is sharing some of the lessons she’s learned from the hardship. It’s a beautiful, emotional and cathartic conversation - I hope you enjoy it.
Topics Discussed:
→ What timeless food lessons can Mama Swan teach us?
→ How have eating habits and nutrition changed across generations?
→ Why did my mom know not to trust seed oils from day one (despite the hype)?
→ How can parents teach kids about food without triggering restrictions?
→ What are some strategies for healing from loss and hardship?
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Timestamps:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:04:30 - Processed vs. Whole Foods
→ 00:10:22 - Generational Differences: Cooking, Nutrition & Wellness
→ 00:15:26 - Seed Oils & Italian Food Culture
→ 00:23:20 - Food System Shifts: 1980s and 1990s
→ 00:30:46 - Teaching Nutrition to Kids
→ 00:37:45 - Death, Loss + Forgiveness
→ 00:56:00 - Faith & Spirituality
→ 01:00:30 - Advice for Dealing With Loss & Hardship
→ 01:06:27 - Moving Forward After Trauma
Check Out Courtney:
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→ Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide!
→ @realfoodology
→ www.realfoodology.com
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→ Air Dr Air Purifier
→ AquaTru Water Filter
→ EWG Tap Water Database
Produced By: Drake Peterson
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Cows Aren't Killing The Planet
268: Diana Rodgers is behind the Sustainable Dish Instagram account and the hugely popular book and documentary, Sacred Cow. In this conversation, she’s addressing why meat is actually good for you (despite what you may have heard). There’s a lot of nuance, and Diana does an incredible job at breaking down the science to explain once and for all why plant-based diets aren’t always better for our bodies or the planet.
Topics Discussed:
→ How managed grazing helps the land and animals
→ Dangers of monocropping
→ Why there’s no such thing as a bloodless diet
→ Why veganism is a diet of privilege
→ The propaganda behind ‘Meatless Mondays’
→ A diet that actually helps the planet
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Timestamps:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:04:32 - Truth About Meat
→ 00:10:14 - Regenerative Farming + Managed Grazing
→ 00:23:17 - Grass-fed vs. Typical Beef
→ 00:27:09 - Bloodless Diets Don’t Exist
→ 00:34:32 - Is Plant Based Really Better?
→ 00:48:25 - Methane: Cows vs. Cars
→ 00:54:56 - Going Meatless + Meatless Monday
→ 00:57:00 - Recommended Diets
→ 01:00:12 - Supporting Regenerative Farming
→ 01:03:39 - Sacred Cow: Book + Film
→ 01:05:25 - Diana’s Health Non-Negotiables
Show Links:
→ Sacred Cow: The Case for Better Meat | Book
→ Sacred Cow | Documentary
→ Sustainable Dish | Podcast
→ Global Food Justice Alliance
→ Heifer International
→ Local Harvest
→ Eat Wild
Check Out:
→ Diana Rodgers
Check Out Courtney:
→ LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE
→ Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide!
→ @realfoodology
→ www.realfoodology.com
→ My Immune Supplement by 2x4
→ Air Dr Air Purifier
→ AquaTru Water Filter
→ EWG Tap Water Database
Produced By: Drake Peterson
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Why Kegels Aren’t Enough: Improving Pelvic Floor Health
267: As women, our pelvic floor is so important - but because it’s seen as a taboo topic, very few people are comfortable talking about why. But not MaryEllen Reider! She co-founded Yarlap, a device that does your kegels for you. MaryEllen explains why these are important, and empowers women everywhere to get comfortable with the uncomfortable questions so they can feel better all around!
Topics Discussed:
→ What damages your pelvic floor + age’s impact
→ Tools and techniques for strengthening your pelvic floor
→ How to finally stop leaks while working out
→ Why Kegel exercises aren’t one size fits all solution
→ The “Oxford Test” and what it reveals
→ The link between a strong pelvic floor and better sex
Sponsored By:
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Timestamps:
→ 00:00 - Introduction
→ 06:10 - MaryEllen’s Background + Yarlap Origins
→ 11:27 - Pelvic Floor
→ 20:40 - Strengthening + Tools
→ 35:39 - How Yarlap Works
→ 41:40 - Sex: Improving Orgasms, Reducing Pain & Eliminating Taboos
→ 48:15 - Begin Your Journey
Show Links:
→ NHS | Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
→ WebMD | Urinary Incontinence Guide
→ Business insider | Benefits of a Stronger Pelvic Floor
Check Out:
→ Yarlap | Instagram
Check Out Courtney:
→ LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE
→ Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide!
→ @realfoodology
→ www.realfoodology.com
→ My Immune Supplement by 2x4
→ Air Dr Air Purifier
→ AquaTru Water Filter
→ EWG Tap Water Database
Produced By: Drake Peterson
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The Truth About Health, Metals, and What’s Really Safe To Eat
266: After an intense struggle with depression, Karalynne Call began to explore the way that nutrition impacted mental health. This journey quite literally saved her life - by prioritizing real foods and regular exercise, she felt whole again. And along the way, she created one of my favorite clean food brands, Just Ingredients. Karalynne is known for her food swaps on social media, where she helps people all over the world identify the cleaner alternatives to unhealthy ultraprocessed pantry staples. She also is super serious about testing her own products to make sure every ingredient is up to her standards (which I love).
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Topics Discussed:
→ The top 3 nutrients that affect mental health
→ Easy tips for upgrading your own pantry with clean, real foods
→ How Karalynne turned an Instagram account turned into a clean food empire
→ Why food changed for the worse in the 1990s and 2000s
→ What no one tells you about California’s Prop 65 warnings
→ Heavy metal myths and what to really look out for
Sponsored By:
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Timestamps:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:04:21 - Karalynne’s Depression Struggle
→ 00:10:26 - How Diet Impacts Mental Health
→ 00:18:18 - Healthy Food Swaps
→ 00:32:59 - How Food Changed in the 1990s and 2000s
→ 00:37:23 - Healthy Diets: Expect Consistency, Not Perfection
→ 00:41:20 - Just Ingredients
→ 00:45:50 - Prop 65 & Heavy Metals
→ 01:01:59 - Prioritize Root Cause Care
Show Links:
→ Prop 65 Banned Chemicals
Check Out:
→ Karalynne Call | Instagram
Check Out Courtney:
→ LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE
→ Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide!
→ @realfoodology
→ www.realfoodology.com
→ My Immune Supplement by 2x4
→ Air Dr Air Purifier
→ AquaTru Water Filter
→ EWG Tap Water Database
Produced By: Drake Peterson
265: This week is a bit different - in this special Q&A episode, I’m answering your questions about health, wellness and life in general. I’m also sharing some pretty big personal updates, and giving you the full recap of my honeymoon with Hector (it was a dream come true, y’all).
Topics Discussed:
→ Leading a healthy lifestyle without living in a bubble
→ The latest update on my fertility journey
→ The link between stevia and fertility
→ Best clean workout clothing brands
→ How I improved my sleep hygiene after years on the road
→ Favorite spots from my honeymoon (and why Capri is underrated)
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→ Puori | Feel the difference for yourself, go to https://www.puori.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use the code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout for 20% off
→ Manukora | Go to https://www.Manukora.com/REALFOODOLOGY to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!
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Timestamps:
→ 00:00 - Introduction
→ 04:15 - Live Well, But Not in a Bubble
→ 13:07 - Fertility Journey
→ 16:09 - How I Built My Social Media Career
→ 21:21 - Clean Workout Clothes
→ 24:01 - Should We Avoid Gluten?
→ 31:04 - Big Life Update!
→ 32:03 - Non-Toxic Toilet Paper
→ 34:24 - My Sleep Algorithm
→ 38:35 - Stevia and Fertility
→ 46:00 - Honeymoon Recap - Europe!
→ 01:10:28 - Food & Lifestyle: Europe vs. US
Show Links:→ Namarie Workout Wear
→ Lights Out | Bedtime Gummies
Check Out Courtney:
→ LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE
→ Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide!
→ @realfoodology
→ www.realfoodology.com
→ My Immune Supplement by 2x4
→ Air Dr Air Purifier
→ AquaTru Water Filter
→ EWG Tap Water Database
Produced by: Drake Peterson
Welcome to the Realfoodology podcast, with your host Courtney Swan. Courtney is a passionate food activist on a mission to heal America’s broken food system. Her show cuts through the noise by tackling the critical issues that impact our health and society as a whole. Each week, join Courtney as she brings together leading voices in food policy, nutrition, sustainability, and wellness to unravel the complexities behind our broken food system, and to simplify how we look at nutrition and food. From debunking misleading health trends to exploring the future of sustainable food systems, Realfoodology equips listeners with actionable insights and empowers them to make informed choices. Whether you’re passionate about healthy living, curious about the politics of food, or simply want to live better, this is your go-to source for conversations that matter. Discover a healthier way to live with Realfoodology. For more info, visit www.realfoodology.com and follow Courtney on Instagram, @realfoodology. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY
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