
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.
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Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 2min
Fertility After 30 - Tips For Boosting Fertility, Reducing Biological Age | Dr. Z
EP 220 In this episode of the Realfoodology podcast, we dive into a fascinating and informative conversation with Dr. Zagone, exploring the results of my Clockwize fertility test. As a 39-year-old navigating the misconceptions of "geriatric" pregnancies, I share my journey and the insights we've uncovered about fertility and aging. Dr. Z and I discuss my biological age, the pace of my aging, and the potential impacts of various toxins on fertility, including parabens and phthalates. Whether you're on a fertility journey or simply curious about reproductive health, this episode offers valuable information and hope for anyone considering parenthood. Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:06:19 - Dr. Z’s Pregnancy Journey
00:08:59 - Dr. Z’s Fertility Lifestyle Changes
00:11:15 - Courtney’s Fertility Goals
00:13:24 - Biological Age Markers
00:15:38 - Steps to Improve Your Biological Age
00:20:10 - Handling Stress, Positive Self-Talk, and Mindfulness
00:20:01 - Mantras for Reducing Stress
00:23:29 - Supplement Recommendations
00:25:05 - Incidents That Accelerate Biological Age
00:26:49 - Aging Rate
00:32:17 - IVF Risk Factors
00:33:01 - Toxin Markers: BPA and BPF
00:37:37 - Phthalates and Parabens
00:40:43 - Importance of Clockwise Testing
00:41:46 - Limitations of Clockwise Testing
00:48:14 - Tips for Addressing Toxins
00:51:05 - Detoxing from Phthalates
00:53:29 - Hidden Plastic Linings in Your Food
00:57:31 - Overall Fertility Advice
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Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 38min
Former Pharma Rep Breaks Down How Your Insurance Is Overcharging You + Keeping You Sick | Brigham Buhler
Brigham Buhler, a former pharmaceutical rep and founder of Ways2Well, exposes the dark underbelly of the healthcare system in America. He discusses how insurance companies manipulate deductibles and copays, leaving patients vulnerable. Brigham highlights the rising costs of essential medications like insulin and critiques the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers. His insights on navigating the convoluted healthcare landscape empower listeners to protect their wallets and well-being amidst rampant corruption.

Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 13min
Is Your Doctor Making You Sick? Ozempic, + Rising Cancer Rates | Dr. Marty Makary
EP. 218 In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Marty Makary, a renowned surgical oncologist from Johns Hopkins and author of the eye-opening book "Blind Spots." We explore the urgent issues plaguing our medical system, from the influence of big pharma to the alarming rise in chronic diseases like pancreatic cancer. Dr. Makary insights challenge the status quo, highlighting the need for a shift towards preventative care and genuine scientific inquiry. If you're passionate about taking control of your health and understanding the real factors at play, this episode is a must-listen!Sponsored By:
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:06:34 - Tribalism and Questioning the Establishment
00:08:07 - The Culture of Medicine
00:10:36 - Blind Spots in Medicine
00:11:54 - Childhood Obesity & Children’s Mental Health
00:13:47 - Issues in Health Research
00:16:17 - Big Pharma and Research Funding
00:19:25 - The Harm of Groupthink in Medicine
00:20:45 - HRT and Cancer Research
00:28:44 - Changing the Culture of Medicine
00:30:53 - Suppression in the Medical Field
00:33:28 - C-Section Births and Cancer Rates
00:37:33 - The Low Fact Movement
00:39:07 - Questioning the Medical Establishment
00:43:21 - Florida Neurotoxin Research
00:48:27 - Corruption in Health Care
00:51:10 - The Politicization of Our Health
00:53:41 - Ozempic for Children
00:55:17 - The Co-opting of Nutritionists and Dietitians
01:00:25 - Health Education Resources
01:04:09 - Importance of This Election
01:08:40 - Coca-Cola Study
01:10:07 - Dr. Marty’s Health Non-Negotiables
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Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 20min
Tesla EMF Poisoning, The Science Behind EMF + Healing Your Circadian Rhythm | Todd Shipman
EP. 217 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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Oct 8, 2024 • 49min
My Senate Speech + I'm Engaged!! | Solo
EP. 216 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 SpeechTimestamps:
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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Calley & Casey Means Interview Part 2
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Vani Hari Interview
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Oct 1, 2024 • 1h 12min
Autism + ADHD, Empowering Parents, Children’s Nutrition | Greer McGuinness
EP. 215 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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Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 20min
Genetic Testing, GLP1s, Blocking Out Food Noise + Reverse Aging | Lindsey Lekhraj
EP. 214 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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Sep 17, 2024 • 1h 21min
Weight Loss, Cholesterol, + Quieting Food Noise | Dr. Nick Norwitz Part 2
EP. 213 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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Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 12min
Artificial Sweeteners, Insulin Resistance + Understanding Health Studies | Dr. Nick Norwitz Part 1
EP. 212: 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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Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 33min
BRCA, Modernizing Cancer Treatment, + Medical Ketosis | Dr. Thomas Seyfried
EP. 211: 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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