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The Happy Eating Podcast

The Happy Eating Podcast

Carolyn Williams PhD, RD & Brierley Horton, MS, RD 412 Episodes Jun 25, 2026

The Happy Eating Podcast explores the connection between food and mental wellness. Hosts Carolyn Williams and Brierley Horton break down how diet, supplements, and daily habits can improve mental health. They share research and practical tips for happier eating.

Episodes

Katie’s Ketamine Trip—A Mom’s Firsthand Account of IV Ketamine Therapy Jun 25, 2026 2810 Last week, we explored the science behind ketamine therapy for depression. If you missed that episode, it’s worth a listen. This week, we’re shifting from the research to a real-life experience. A registered nurse and mother of four, Katie has a history of mental health conditions. She’s currently undergoing IV ketamine therapy to treat anhedonia—the loss of interest, motivation, and joy that’s of
Ketamine Therapy: What It Is & How It Works Jun 18, 2026 2262 Special K, Kit-Kat. These are nicknames for the street drug ketamine. But that’s not what we’re talking about today. Today we’re talking about using ketamine being administered by a medical professional as a treatment for depression. The potential benefits of ketamine therapy are increasingly interesting and impressive whether it’s an IV therapy or nasal spray. In today’s episode, we talk through
Rant Therapy: Where's My Mascara? Jun 16, 2026 540 The best (and cheapest) therapy for those small things that get under your skin is sometimes a good venting session so you can get it off your chest and move on with your life! And if you’re not privy to the first-hand vent-a-thon, then being a fly on the wall listening is hopefully equally therapeutic and also maybe entertaining.     Welcome to Rant Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts o
The Real Scoop on Perimenopause & Sleep Jun 11, 2026 2262 Sleep. It’s one of the most powerful tools for protecting your mental and physical health—and one of the first things perimenopause loves to mess with. Suddenly you're waking up at 3 a.m. or feeling exhausted no matter how many hours you're in bed. Why does this happen? What hormonal changes are driving it? And most importantly, what can you do to sleep better? We invited hormone therapy expert Dr
Mold Exposure Recovery Jun 4, 2026 2640 If you’ve ever wondered whether mold could be connected to lingering health symptoms, this episode is full of helpful information and real-life insight. We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with mold recovery expert and registered dietitian Katie Driessens, and this episode tackles top questions about mold and your health and how to bounce back after exposure. Katie explains why some people
Rant Therapy: “You Remind Me of My Mother” Jun 3, 2026 274 The best (and cheapest) therapy for those small things that get under your skin is sometimes a good venting session so you can get it off your chest and move on with your life! And if you’re not privy to the first-hand vent-a-thon, then being a fly on the wall listening is hopefully equally therapeutic and also maybe entertaining.     Welcome to Rant Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts o
Mold Exposure: Symptoms and the Best At-Home Test May 28, 2026 3256 You see that mold in your shower, but have you ever wondered if it’s hindering your health? Well, we weren’t sure, but we were curious. Enter Katie Driessens, a registered dietitian who specializes in health recovery from mold exposure. After an intense personal experience and then years of training under experts, she now spends her days coaching clients how to rehab their body from mold. In this
Hair Thinning & Perimenopause May 15, 2026 2624 If you’ve ever experienced hair thinning or hair loss for any reason, you will want to listen to this episode. Dr. Caroline Day is back! She’s our hormone therapy expert and she’s diving into the topic of hair loss and thinning. First, here’s some reassurance: it’s completely normal in perimenopause. But why is it happening? Is there anything you can do to reverse it? And what actually works—becau
Rant Therapy -Man Buns May 12, 2026 421 The best (and cheapest) therapy for those small things that get under your skin is sometimes a good venting session so you can get it off your chest and move on with your life! And if you’re not privy to the first-hand vent-a-thon, then being a fly on the wall listening is hopefully equally therapeutic and also maybe entertaining.     Welcome to Rant Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts o
Banana Water: Worth It or Not? May 7, 2026 1907 Banana water has been touted as a natural source of hydration, an alternative to sports drinks, and packed with electrolytes. Well, as you can imagine, this new trendy product with its impressive claims and social media buzz really caught our attention. Are the claims legitimate or is this a gimmicky drink riding on the coattails of coconut water? In today’s episode we tell you whether we think ba
Rant Therapy: Wide Load Rage May 5, 2026 376 The best (and cheapest) therapy for those small things that get under your skin is sometimes a good venting session so you can get it off your chest and move on with your life! And if you’re not privy to the first-hand vent-a-thon, then being a fly on the wall listening is hopefully equally therapeutic and also maybe entertaining.     Welcome to Rant Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts o
Adrenal Fatigue Apr 30, 2026 2178 Are you tired when you wake up in the morning? Is your sex drive low? Do you need that glass of wine at night to chill out? If the answer is yes to all of that and more, the internet may tell you you have adrenal fatigue. But if you go to your doctor, they’ll likely tell you that isn’t a real condition. So, which is it? That’s the topic of this episode. We unpack the science behind adrenal fatigue

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