
Realfoodology
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 TUESDAYProduced By Wellness Loud.
Latest episodes

Jun 29, 2022 • 1h 25min
Take Back Your Power | Abby Epstein and Ricki Lake
100: I sit down with Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein to discuss the dark side of the Birth control industry, inspired by their documentary “The Business of Birth Control” We talk about the side effects that are mostly not disclosed, how it’s way more empowering to be in control of your cycle and know your body, the FDA process of approving drugs, how most believe if a doctor prescribed the medication, it must be safe, safer alternatives to preventing pregnancy and so much more! For 50% off a screening of the film, use code REALFOODOLOGYCheck Out Ricki and Abby
Ricki's Instagram
Abby's Instagram
https://www.thebusinessof.life/
https://www.phexxi.com/
https://storiesofamillennial.com/lady-comp-for-natural-birth-control/
https://amzn.to/3QSeQalk
https://www.instagram.com/businessofbirthcontrol/
Check Out Courtney:
Courtney's Instagram: @realfoodology
www.realfoodology.com
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Further Listening
Why Fertility is Declining

Jun 22, 2022 • 1h 4min
What’s In Your Beauty Products | Annie Tevelin
99: Annie Tevelin is the founder of Skin Owl. A non-toxic vegan, cruelty-free, conscious, plant-based beauty line that was created as a result of her own journey with cystic acne. Instead of going on Accutane, she went back to school to study Cosmetic Chemistry in her early 30's and began formulating products that eventually healed her skin. Check Out Annie:
https://www.skinowl.com/
https://www.instagram.com/skinowl/
https://www.instagram.com/offtherecordwithyou/
Check Out Courtney:
Courtney's Instagram: @realfoodology
www.realfoodology.com
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Further Listening
There's What in My Makeup?
Men Taking Care of Their Skin is Sexy

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Jun 15, 2022 • 1h
Seed Oils Are the Problem | Dr. Anthony Gustin
98: I recently met Dr. Anthony Gustin, DC, MS, CSCS, CCSP, CFL1 at a Regenerative Farm conference and learned so much from him in the small time we spent together I had to bring him on the podcast! He is the founder of Perfect Keto & Equip Foods, host of The Natural State Podcast, and author of the best-selling Keto Answers. Former sports rehab clinician turned entrepreneur, amateur farmer, trained in functional medicine and ordered labs and set treatment plans for hundreds of patients. We dive into seed oils (canola, vegetable, rapeseed, sunflower, etc) and why they are so bad for us, the argument for “older” meat and what that means, what a species correct diet looks like and so much more Check Out Dr. Anthony:
https://www.zeroacre.com/
https://dranthonygustin.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dranthonygustin/
https://www.instagram.com/joyfieldfarm/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-natural-state-with-dr-anthony-gustin/id1341848099
Check Out Courtney:
Courtney's Instagram: @realfoodology
www.realfoodology.com
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Further Listening
Achieving True Health and Vitality with Dr. Tyler Jean

Jun 8, 2022 • 54min
Become Your Own Health Detective | Wellness Mama, Katie Wells
97: You most likely know Katie Wells as the wellness mama. She is a pioneer in the wellness world and created this amazing online resource that I have referenced tons over the years! We speak about her own health journey, trauma-healing work, how to navigate everyone’s online opinions and all about greenwashing- what it is and why it’s important to make the switch to non-toxic products.If you are a fan of this show, please don't forget to rate, review and share with your friends and family!Check Out Katie:
Katie's Instagram: @wellnessmama
Katie's WebsiteWellnesse
Check Out Courtney:
Courtney's Instagram: @realfoodology
www.realfoodology.com
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Further Listening
Achieving True Health and Vitality with Dr. Tyler Jean
Breast is Best with Emily Wilder

Jun 1, 2022 • 56min
Falling In Love With Yourself | Sylvester McNutt
96: Sylvester McNutt III is an 8x bestselling author, podcaster, public speaker, course creator, and father. Sylvester teaches people how to transform their mindsets through self-awareness and healing practices. As a retired arena football player and survivor of traumatic experiences, Sylvester has used storytelling to teach people how to introspect, gain confidence, and sustain self-love. Check Out Sylvester:Sylvester's Instagram: @sylvestermcnutt Sylvester's Books
Check Out Courtney:
Courtney's Instagram: @realfoodology
www.realfoodology.com
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Further Listening:Why Do You Want To Be Healthy?

May 25, 2022 • 1h 26min
Ask the Dentist | Mark Burhenne DDS
95: If you have teeth, this episode is for you! This week I sit down with Mark Burhenne DDS aka Ask The Dentist. We talk all things oral health and why we should care about it. One of my favorite things about podcasting is that I get to learn new things, and this interview opened my eyes to so many things about oral health and the oral microbiome. Not only do we touch on foods that are good and bad for oral health, we also dive deeply into products to use and to stay away from. If you are a fan of this show, please don't forget to rate, review and share with your friends and family!Check Out Mark:
Marks Website
Mark's Instagram: @askthedentist
Find a Functional Dentist: https://askthedentist.com/directory/
Mark's Book
Check Out Courtney:
Courtney's Instagram: @realfoodology
www.realfoodology.com
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Further Listening
Health Starts In The Mouth

May 18, 2022 • 1h 17min
How Hormones Are Affecting Your Life | Dr. Patrick Flynn
94: I speak with Dr. Flynn, the founder of The Wellness Way all about how hormones are affecting your everyday life, how estrogen is not actually a hormone (what!?), how we feel about women trying to force themselves to work within a man’s world and how stress is affecting your hormones.Within his 21 years of practice, he trained thousands of doctors on a different approach to healthcare and there are currently 80 practicing clinics across the world. Dr. Flynn is also the author of an international bestselling book— I Disagree: How These Two Words Are the Secret to Thinking Differently and Taking Control of Your Health. Check Out Dr. Flynn:
https://drpatrickflynn.com/
https://www.thewellnessway.com/
I Disagree: How These Two Words Are the Secret to Thinking Differently and Taking Control of Your Health.
Check Out Courtney:Courtney's Instagram: @realfoodology
www.realfoodology.com
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Further Listening
All About Men's Health and Hormones
Everything You Need to Know About Women's Hormones
Learning How To Live In Your Flo

May 11, 2022 • 52min
What’s 15x More Effective Than Capsules + Gummies? | Dr. Mallory Blair
93: On this episode I speak with Dr. Mallory Blair, founder of 2x4 Nutrition all about liposomal supplements and why they are more effective and bio available to the body. We also talk all about the supplement I am releasing with them, Real Defense! To pre-order now: https://2x4.com/products/2x4-real-defense-preorderCheck Out Dr. Mallory:
https://2x4.com/pages/dr_mallory_blair
https://2x4.com/
Check Out Courtney:
Courtney's Instagram: @realfoodology
www.realfoodology.com
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Further Listening
Are Your Probiotics Arriving Alive?
It's Normal to Be Health

May 4, 2022 • 1h 15min
Restore Your Health + The Planet | Jordan Rubin
92: Jordan Rubin is the co-founder and CEO of Ancient Nutrition, a supplement company with its mission to restore our health, strength and vitality by providing history's healthiest superfoods to the modern world. He also founded Garden of Life, a leading whole food nutritional supplement company. We talk about why regenerative agriculture has the solution for the 3 biggest issues we face in our lifetime: human health, the health of our planet and the health of animals/livestock. Check Out Jordan:
https://ancientnutrition.com/
https://ancientnutrition.com/pages/sustainability
Check Out Courtney:
Courtney's Instagram: @realfoodology
www.realfoodology.com
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Apr 27, 2022 • 1h 8min
Into the Multiverse of Psilocybin | Alli Schaper
91: Psilocybin is very near and dear to my heart after it helped me move through the intense grief I was holding onto after the sudden, tragic death of my sister. Consider this your 101 on all things psilocybin and the studies to back it up. I talk to Alli Schaper, Co-Founder of Super Mush functional mushroom sprays and the creator of the Multiverse.If you are interested in learning more about psilocybin, I highly recommend reading How To Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan.Check Out Alli:
Alli's Instagram: @allischaper
Allli's Podcast
Super Mush
Multiverse
Check Out Courtney:
Courtney's Instagram: @realfoodology
www.realfoodology.com
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Further Listening:
EP 43: The Power of Mushrooms
EP 31: Psychedelic Therapy