
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

Nov 18, 2020 • 1h
Eat to Glow | Celeste Thomas
12: I talk with my bestie Celeste Thomas, Registered Nurse, skincare expert & green beauty fanatic about how to get "glowy" skin from the inside out. In this episode Celeste teaches us how we can Eat to Glow, the ins and outs of beauty products and how to navigate the skincare aisle.Use code REALFOODOLOGY for $20 off at https://www.thetruespoon.com/Show Links:
https://www.thetruespoon.com/skincare/skin-confident-course/
https://www.instagram.com/celestethomas/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyurOaA9dDVAWBtAZO4Esdw?view_as=subscriber
If you have any questions that you want answered on the show, send me an email to realfoodologypodcast@gmail.com

Nov 11, 2020 • 1h 13min
Identifying Underlying Issues & Advocating for Yourself | Dr. Motley
11: Today I speak with Dr. Motley about identifying underlying issues within the body.Organic acids test to identify microbial toxins is from Great Plains Laboratorywww.greatplainslaboratory.comLyme testingwww.iGenex.comGenetics testingwww.myhappygenes.comParasite testing stool testing-Genova labswww.gdx.netInstagram: @doctormotleyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctormotley/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WphfdeV0ht-muOFtZFDXgTwitter: @DoctorMotleyWebsite- www.doctormotley.com

Nov 4, 2020 • 58min
Toss the Toxins | Allison of Branch Basics
10: I chat with Allison Evans the co-founder of Branch Basics about why we want to use non-toxic cleaning, household and beauty products and the health impact it has on our bodies and our health!Show Links:
https://branchbasics.com/
https://branchbasics.com/pages/toss-the-toxins

Oct 28, 2020 • 1h 10min
Why Organic Farming Is Going To Save Our Planet | Rodale Institute
9: This week I speak with Diana Martin of Rodale Institute about regenerative organic agriculture and why it’s so important. The Rodale Institute is a non-profit organization that has been around since 1947. They have the oldest organic and conventional farming side by side comparison trial in North America. In addition to their studies, Rodale Institute helps farmers transition to organic and educates consumers on the impact they are having with their food dollars. We also discuss the solution to climate change, rising healthcare costs and the rise of lifestyle driven disease.Show Links:
https://rodaleinstitute.org
Rodale White Paper

Oct 21, 2020 • 1h 16min
Why We Should Care About Organic Wine | Todd White of Dry Farm Wines
8: Today I chat with Todd White the founder of Dry Farm Wines, the largest importer of organic biodynamic wine. We talk about natural and organic wine vs conventional wine, why we should care about the difference, glyphosate in wine, hangovers, why there is a lot of sugar in most wines, how to find natural wines and so much more.Before we get into the episode I share some tips for bolstering the immune system as we go into winter!I want us to remember that the healthier we are in our bodies the more efficiently we will be able to defend and fight off anything that comes our way.Show Links:
Dry Farm Wines
Biggest Little Farm
Raisin Wine App
To e-mail the show: realfoodologypodcast@gmail.com

Oct 16, 2020 • 49min
How To Navigate The Egg Aisle | Anya Fernald of Belcampo
7: I think we all know the feeling of being overwhelmed and confused when standing in the egg aisle trying to decipher the difference between all the different labels. Anya Fernald of Belcampo Meat and I break down what all these different labels mean and what eggs you should be buying if you want healthy eggs that came from humanely treated animals. Show Note/Links:
EP. 6 Why We should Care About Organic Grass Fed Meat with Anya Fernald of Belcampo
https://belcampo.com/
https://www.instagram.com/belcampomeatco/

Oct 14, 2020 • 1h 7min
Why Grass Fed Meat Is Going To Heal Our Earth | Anya Fernald of Belcampo
6: On this weeks episode of The Realfoodolgy Podcast, I speak with Anya Fernald of Belcampo Meat about factory farming, the kind of meat you want to be buying and why, the difference between grass fed and grass finished, climate change, how cows are fed plastic and why (!) and so much more!Show Note/Links:
https://belcampo.com/
https://www.misfits.kitchen/ -NorCal Bakery, but they do nationwide shipping!
https://www.instagram.com/belcampomeatco

Oct 7, 2020 • 1h 4min
Balanced Eating In A Modern World | Bryna Gavin
5: On this weeks episode of The Realfoodology Podcast, I speak with Bryna Gavin, MS, CNS, about how to find balance while living in a modern world with so much processed food. We talk about disordered eating, misleading labeling, what motivates you in your eating decisions, how to focus on the way food makes you feel, social media in regards to diet culture, Instagram, getting nutritional info from IG and more!Find Bryna Gavin:
@thesimpleleaf
http://brynagavin.com/
Show Links
https://vocal.media/journal/companies-that-control-the-food-industry
https://www.growingagreenfamily.com/who-owns-organic-food-in-2018-and-does-it-even-matter/

Sep 30, 2020 • 1h 16min
The Lymphatic Systems Role In Immunity | Lisa Levitt Gainsley
4: Today's episode features Lisa Levitt Gainsley, a lymphatic drainage specialist. With everything going on right now, I thought what better time than to talk about the immune system and the important role that the lymphatic system plays in it. Lisa and I talk about what the lymphatic system is, why it’s so important, the role it plays in immunity, and what you can do today to enhance your immune system!Find Lisa: https://www.thelymphaticmessage.com/IG: @thelymphaticmessage

Sep 23, 2020 • 1h 3min
How Danika Koopmans Manages Her MS Without Medication
3: Today's episode is such an incredible and inspiring story. I interview my friend Danika Koopmans, MSN-FNP, about her journey with Multiple Sclerosis and how she got off her meds. It’s such a good reminder of how resilient our bodies are and how much diet and lifestyle changes can affect the way our bodies operate. I also want to take this time to remind you that neither of us are doctors and your experience is individual. We are bio individual with different experiences. This information is not meant to treat anyone and you should always talk to your doctor about anything regarding your own health.If you would like me to answer your question on air, email realfoodologypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @health.intentionally https://www.instagram.com/health.intentionally/ Facebook: Health Intentionally https://www.facebook.com/healthintentional/ Website: https://healthintentional.com/ Podcast: Hijack your Health https://www.buzzsprout.com/1201931 Email: danikakoopmans@healthintentional.com