Realfoodology

Welcome to the Realfoodology podcast with your host me, Courtney Swan! I’m an Integrative Nutritionist living in LA on a mission to change the way we eat in America.  Each week I’ll be talking to doctors, food experts and health professionals to bring you the best info so you can thrive. Somewhere along the way, we lost sight of how powerful our food choices are. But it’s never too late to start.  You’d be so surprised how resilient our bodies are when we start taking care of them.  Trust me, I know it’s overwhelming.  Thats why I’m here.  I’m going to break it down with you, make it more digestible and easier to navigate.  Let’s get back to real food! For more info, visit www.realfoodology.com (http://www.realfoodology.com/) and follow me on ig @realfoodology

  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    217: Tesla EMF Poisoning, The Science Behind EMF + Healing Your Circadian Rhythm | Todd Shipman

    In this episode of Realfoodology, I sit down with EMF expert Todd Shipman to explore the impact of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on our health. We discuss what EMFs are, signs of toxicity, and practical strategies to reduce exposure while still enjoying modern conveniences. This isn’t a fear-based conversation; Todd shares empowering insights that left me feeling hopeful about living in a tech-driven world. We also discuss the importance of circadian rhythms and tips for enhancing overall well-being. 


    Timestamps:


    • 00:05:07 - What are EMFs?  
    • 00:10:52 - EMF and our body’s resilience  
    • 00:11:24 - Signs EMFs are impacting your health  
    • 00:15:49 - EMF testing (Leela Testing)  
    • 00:18:34 - Quantum energy  
    • 00:22:48 - The science behind EMFs  
    • 00:30:32 - Smart cars and EMFs  
    • 00:34:50 - Living with EMFs  
    • 00:38:04 - EMF products  
    • 00:40:53 - EMF neutralizers vs. blockers  
    • 00:47:23 - How flying impacts your body  
    • 00:49:09 - Cycle syncing and circadian rhythm  
    • 00:51:15 - Tips for protecting your circadian rhythm  
    • 00:56:36 - Lights for circadian health  
    • 01:00:41 - Other circadian health tools  
    • 01:06:28 - Blue light blockers  
    • 01:09:14 - Leela Q product review  
    • 01:13:14 - Todd’s health non-negotiables  
    • 01:15:52 - Psychedelic treatments 


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    15 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 48 minutes 55 seconds
    216: My Senate Speech + I'm Engaged!! | Solo

    In this episode of Realfoodology, I’m excited to take you behind the scenes of my transformative experience giving a speech to the U.S. Senate. This pivotal moment truly highlighted the importance of advocating for health and wellness at the highest levels. I’ll share the powerful highlights from everyone’s speeches, as well as the grounding exercises that helped me navigate such an impactful day. You’ll also learn how you can join the fight, including details about a petition we’re delivering in person at Kellogg’s on October 15. Plus, don’t miss a special announcement and a recap of my recent adventures in Telluride!


    Courtney’s Speech


    Timestamps: 


    • 02:20 - Introduction 
    • 04:32 - Strategizing speaking topics  
    • 07:45 - Staff briefing prior to speaking 
    • 08:54 - Senator Johnson’s office
    • 09:17 - Fear of public speaking
    • 10:40 - Walking into the senate floor 
    • 11:33 - Grounding exercise before speaking 
    • 13:24 - “Generally Recognized As Safe” 
    • 15:16 - Monsanto/Bayer 
    • 19:31 - Additional speeches 
    • 21:36 - Join Us at Kelloggs
    • 24:35 - How to join the fight  
    • 26:47 - Reflecting on the experience
    • 31:24 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 
    • 35:51 - Telluride trip 
    • 41:01 - The proposal 


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    8 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    215: Autism + ADHD, Empowering Parents, Children’s Nutrition | Greer McGuinness

    In this episode of Realfoodology, I sit down with registered dietitian Greer McGinnis, who specializes in autism, ADHD, and pediatrics. Greer shares her personal journey as a mother of a nonverbal child with autism and the effective strategies she used to help him find his voice. We explore the challenges parents face when navigating autism, the importance of nutrition, and the concerning issue of glyphosate exposure in children. This conversation is packed with valuable insights and practical tips that I think will really resonate with families facing similar situations.


    Timestamps: 


    • 05:06 - Greer’s backstory  
    • 10:48 - Autism in children 
    • 13:08 - Autism treatment 
    • 15:29 - Conventional medicine & lab testing 
    • 17:15 - Finding a practitioner for your child 
    • 18:58 - Essential lab tests  
    • 19:45 - Food and nutrition for children 
    • 23:56 - Nutrition for ARFID
    • 34:27 - Glyphosate rates in children 
    • 38:04 - Symptoms of high glyphosate 
    • 40:02 - “Everything In Moderation” 
    • 50:08 - Preventable chronic diseases in children
    • 56:02 - Treatment vs cure 
    • 01:00:14 -  Simple and free interventions 
    • 01:02:32 - Update on Greers son 
    • 01:03:44 - Profound experiences working with kids 
    • 01:07:19 - Greer’s health non negotiables 









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    Produced By: Drake Peterson

    1 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    214: Genetic Testing, GLP1s, Blocking Out Food Noise + Reverse Aging | Lindsey Lekhraj

    Welcome back to another episode of The Realfoodology Podcast! Today we’re exploring the world of epigenetic coaching, genetic testing, and the exciting realm of peptides. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lindsay from Designer Genes Co., where we discuss what it means to be an epigenetic coach and the transformative insights that genetic testing can offer. We also cover peptides in detail, including GLP-1 and their potential benefits for various health issues. If you're curious about how peptides could impact your health journey, this episode is packed with valuable information you won’t want to miss!


    Timestamps: 


    • 06:36 - Epigenetic coaching 
    • 11:10 - COMT & your body’s stress chemistry 
    • 15:54 - Body By Design DNA Testing 
    • 18:40 - BDNF 
    • 23:26 - Peptides overview 
    • 32:37 - Understanding the rise in peptide use 
    • 35:13 - Impacts of peptides 
    • 41:58 - Unpacking side effects and risks of GLP1s 
    • 48:58 - GLP1 dosing 
    • 51:58 - Triceptides 
    • 55:01 - Peptide shortages & regulation 
    • 57:03 - Peptides impact on Big Food
    • 01:00:24 - KPB & BPC157 
    • 01:04:00 - Lindsey’s favorite peptides 
    • 01:07:05 - Personal fitness journeys 
    • 01:09:36 - Cognitive function peptides 
    • 01:11:39 - Getting peptides 
    • 01:14:58 - Lindsey’s health nonnegotiables 


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    Produced By: Drake Peterson

    24 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    213: Weight Loss, Cholesterol, + Quieting Food Noise | Dr. Nick Norwitz Part 2

    Hello friends, and welcome back to Realfoodology! In part two of our conversation with Dr. Nick Norwitz, we cover effective weight loss strategies, intuitive eating, and the impact of GLP1 deficits on food noise. We also explore hunger cue hormones, the calories in versus calories out model, and the provocative idea that “calories are irrelevant.” Additionally, we discuss the Oreo vs. statin study, its long-term implications, and Dr. Norwitz’s views on cholesterol levels and bio-individuality. 


    Timestamps: 


    • 04:37 - Effective weight loss strategies 
    • 08:08 - Intuitive eating 
    • 10:30 - GLP1 deficit and food noise
    • 14:59 - Hunger cue hormones 
    • 18:45 - Calming food noise 
    • 23:55 - Filling meals & fuel partitioning 
    • 32:22 - The calories in calories out model 
    • 35:36 - “Calories are irrelevant”
    • 39:52 - Oreo vs statin study 
    • 50:29 - Understanding the physiology 
    • 55:03 - Long term impacts of the study 
    • 56:16 - Cholesterol levels 
    • 59:57 - Bio individuality 
    • 01:03:35 - The cholesterol myth book 
    • 01:09:49 - Oreo vs statin study conclusions 
    • 01:14:23 - Nick’s health non negotiables 


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    Produced By: Drake Peterson

    17 September 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    212: Artificial Sweeteners, Insulin Resistance + Understanding Health Studies | Dr. Nick Norwitz Part 1

    Hello friends, and welcome back to Realfoodology! Today’s episode is an absolute treat, and you’ll definitely want to stick around for part two as we had so much to cover that we split our conversation with Dr. Nick Norwitz into two parts. Dr. Norwitz, a researcher and educator with a valedictorian background from Dartmouth, a PhD from Oxford, and an MD from Harvard, brings a wealth of knowledge on metabolic health and its intricacies. We explore his personal journey with IBD, breakdown studies on  artificial sweeteners, and his unique perspective on metabolism that challenges conventional wisdom. His passion and depth of understanding are truly captivating, and I’m excited for you to hear this fascinating discussion.


    Timestamps:

    • 08:30 - Nicks Instagram 
    • 09:03 - Nicks background 
    • 13:11 - Clinical medicine school & nutrition & metabolism 
    • 18:49 - Reading studies & trusting your intuition 
    • 21:05 - Conflicts of interest & data points
    • 23:59 - Food frequency questionnaires 
    • 26:20 - Discourse and online noise
    • 30:11 - Genetics & diet 
    • 34:40 - Misrepresenting data 
    • 41:07 - Challenging your biases 
    • 48:08 - Artificial sweeteners, brain health, insulin resistance 
    • 55:05 - Aspartame study 
    • 59:27 - WHO & aspartame
    • 01:02:32 - Carcinogens  
    • 01:04:25 - Consistency vs perfection 
    • 01:06:58 - Longevity 


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    Produced By: Drake Peterson

    10 September 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 32 minutes
    211: BRCA, Modernizing Cancer Treatment, + Medical Ketosis | Dr. Thomas Seyfried

    Welcome back to the Realfoodology Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Dr. Thomas Seyfried, a leading professor at Boston College. We explore his groundbreaking research that redefines cancer as a metabolic disease, challenging the traditional genetic view. Discover how this new perspective could revolutionize cancer treatment and empower us with actionable, less invasive strategies. Don’t miss this enlightening discussion that might just change the way you think about cancer care.


    Timestamps: 


    • 06:35 - Rising rates of cancer in youth 
    • 12:12 - Metabolic therapy 
    • 15:33 - Glucose and glutamine 
    • 19:04 - Keto, Carnivore, and nutritional ketosis 
    • 23:40 - Ancestral diet and lifestyle
    • 27:17 - Artificial sweeteners 
    • 32:50 - Ketosis and glutamine blockers 
    • 36:13 - Global metabolic health
    • 39:46 - Lack of knowledge and lack of accessibility
    • 47:12 - Current cancer treatments
    • 53:41 - Epigenetics vs diet and lifestyle  
    • 58:36 - Cancer treatment history and breakthroughs
    • 01:00:30 - Supplements 
    • 01:02:42 - Finding a balanced diet 
    • 01:05:57 - Staying at a healthy weight 
    • 01:09:15 - Mitochondrial health 
    • 01:15:52 - Genetics and cancer 
    • 01:20:06 - Current cancer treatments 
    • 01:30:15 - Dr. Thomas’s health non negotiables 


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    Produced By: Drake Peterson

    3 September 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    210: Rising Cancer Rates, Processing Grief, + Healing Your Relationship With Food | Kris Carr

    I’m thrilled to share a truly special conversation with the incredible Kris Carr. It feels like a full-circle moment for me since I've followed her inspiring journey for over 13 years. Kris has been living with a challenging diagnosis for 21 years, and in this episode, she opens up about her health journey, how diet and lifestyle play a crucial role, and her empowering approach to becoming the CEO of her own health. We also explore her new book, I'm Not a Mourning Person, which deeply resonated with me given my own experiences with grief. Kris's vibrant energy and wisdom left me feeling incredibly inspired, and I know you'll find this episode just as moving and enlightening.


    Timestamps: 


    • 07:12 - Kris’s health journey 
    • 11:09 - Staying grounded with a cancer diagnosis 
    • 16:08 - Healing your relationship with food 
    • 20:41 - Becoming the CEO of your own health 
    • 29:12 - Getting to the root cause of your health issue 
    • 32:11 - Kris’s mission
    • 34:22 - Anti inflammatory plant based diet 
    • 42:46 - Mindfulness and stress management 
    • 50:45 - The rise in cancer cases 
    • 55:27 - Processing grief 
    • 01:03:20 - Feeling your feelings 
    • 01:09:30 - Kris’s health non negotiables 


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    Produced By: Drake Peterson

    27 August 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    209: Glyphosate, Big Agriculture, + Cancer | Kelly Rhyerson

    In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Kelly Ryerson, widely known on Instagram as Glyphosate Girl. Kelly, who you might remember from the film *Common Ground*, is here to explore one of the most pressing issues of our time: glyphosate in our food. We discuss its health impacts, the troubling industry corruption, and how big agriculture influences regulatory bodies like the EPA, FDA, and USDA. But it’s not all doom and gloom—Kelly also shares some hopeful developments and practical tips for a healthier lifestyle. If you’re passionate about clean food and environmental justice, you won’t want to miss this eye-opening conversation!


    Timestamps: 


    • 09:43 - Kelly’s backstory 
    • 15:12 - Glyphosate Cancer Trial 
    • 18:27 - The EPA & glyphosate 
    • 20:28 - Weaponizing online confusion 
    • 25:16 - Glyphosate and GMO seeds
    • 28:17 - Glyphosate, GMOs, and pesticides 
    • 32:36 - Impacts of industrial agriculture
    • 36:27 - Glyphosate health impacts
    • 42:48 - Fertility and pregnancy advice 
    • 46:31 - Glyphosate and organic food 
    • 50:08 - EWG Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 
    • 52:01 - Farm Bill 
    • 56:23 - Reaching out to politicians 
    • 58:21 - Feed your mind curriculum 
    • 01:00:02 - Big agriculture and lobbying 
    • 01:03:31 - Industrial agriculture and our food system 
    • 01:05:56 - Exciting policy changes 
    • 01:08:15 - Regenerative farm movement 
    • 01:11:03 - Glyphosate and your pets 
    • 01:14:13 - Living a healthy life 
    • 01:16:01 - Kelly’s health non negotiables 


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    Produced By: Drake Peterson

    20 August 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    208: Toxins, Over-Sanitizing + Children’s Health | Dr. Joel Warsh

    Welcome back to the Realfoodology podcast! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to chat with Dr. Joel Warsh, aka Dr. Joel Gator on Instagram, a board-certified pediatrician from LA who’s an expert in parenting wellness and integrative medicine. Dr. Joel explores the troubling rise in chronic health issues among kids, from autism and food allergies to obesity and autoimmune conditions. We also tackle hot topics like the impact of diet and toxins, the pitfalls of over-sanitizing, and the ongoing debate between breastfeeding and formula. Tune in to get practical advice and fresh perspectives on keeping your kids healthy in today’s world!


    Timestamps: 


    • 05:37 - The story behind Dr. Joel’s instagram
    • 08:15 - Rise in chronic diseases in children 
    • 11:15 - Diet and toxins 
    • 13:50 - Medical gaslighting 
    • 17:05 - Doing whatever is best for your kids 
    • 21:01 - Dr. Joel’s success stories 
    • 23:56 - Biggest parenting mistakes 
    • 32:07 - Oversantiizing 
    • 35:58 - Keeping your kids healthy
    • 38:46 - Practicing discernment
    • 42:15 - Breastmilk vs formula 
    • 45:07 - Informed consent 
    • 49:49 - The downfalls of allopathic medicine
    • 53:56 - The influence of big pharma and insurance companies
    • 57:37 - Diabetes and nutrition in utero  
    • 58:59 - Taking charge of your child’s health 
    • 01:01:11 - Vaccines 
    • 01:11:11 - Handling controversial conversations 
    • 01:15:45 - Dr. Joel’s book 
    • 01:18:20 - Dr. Joel’s health nonnegotiables


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    Produced By: Drake Peterson


    13 August 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    207: Carb Restricting, Overworking Out + Hormonal Health | Lauren Papanos

    Welcome back to another episode of the Realfoodology podcast! Today’s episode is a must-listen as I sit down with Lauren Papanos, a registered dietitian nutritionist, board-certified sports dietitian, and hormone specialist with over eight years of experience. We discuss how overworking out and under-eating can impact your hormones and overall health. Lauren also unpacks oxidative stress, its role in chronic diseases, and practical tips to manage it, including essential lab tests and dietary strategies. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on women's health that will leave you informed and empowered!


    Timestamps: 


    • 05:42 - Allostatic load and strength training 
    • 11:49 - Zone two training 
    • 13:56 - Strength training vs pilates 
    • 15:47 - Effectively fueling yourself for workouts 
    • 19:24 - Pre and post workout meal tips 
    • 21:50 - Nutritional stress and undereating 
    • 30:17 - Oxidative Stress and overworking out 
    • 35:21 - Mineral depletion 
    • 40:28 - Getting a thyroid panel
    • 42:51 - The dangers of carb restriction 
    • 47:57 - No naked carbs 
    • 50:44 - Hunger cue hormones 
    • 53:27 - Gut health and your thyroid 
    • 57:04 - Lab tests for gut health 
    • 59:02 - PCOS and insulin resistance 
    • 01:01:54 - Oxidative stress and autoimmune issues 
    • 01:05:51 - Lessening the impact of oxidative stress 
    • 01:08:05 - Regulating oxidative stress and inflammation 
    • 01:10:51 - Lauren’s health non negotiables 


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    Produced By: Drake Peterson

    6 August 2024, 7:00 am
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