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Realfoodology

Courtney Swan 306 Episodes Sep 1, 2026

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.

Episodes

Choosing the Best Meat for Your Health | Autumn Smith of Paleo Valley
Choosing the Best Meat for Your Health | Autumn Smith of Paleo Valley Sep 1, 2026 4856 313: We’ve been taught to fear meat, but what if the quality, source, and way it’s raised matter more than we think? In this episode with Autumn Smith from Paleo Valley, I talk about grass-fed vs. grain-fed meat, regenerative farming, the truth about processed meats and nitrates, misleading food labels, glycine, nose-to-tail eating, and why food quality and diversity matter for our health. → Pale
Can You Rewire Your Brain? The Power of Neurofeedback | Angie Noack
Can You Rewire Your Brain? The Power of Neurofeedback | Angie Noack Aug 25, 2026 3925 312: Our brains are constantly being shaped by our environment, stress, sleep, and daily habits. In this episode, we’re breaking down how neurofeedback can support brain health, the connection between dopamine and social media, ways to regulate the nervous system, and how sleep, hormones, gut health, and inflammation can all impact the brain. Topics Discussed: → Does social media affect dopamine
How to Read Food Labels + Find Healthier Grocery Swaps
How to Read Food Labels + Find Healthier Grocery Swaps Aug 18, 2026 4772 311: Navigating the grocery store can feel overwhelming, especially when so many products are marketed as “healthy” without actually having the ingredients to back it up. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to shop smarter, read ingredient labels, spot misleading claims, and find better options without feeling like you have to overhaul your entire life overnight. Topics Discussed: → How do
How to Build a Healthier Metabolism & Live Longer | Dave Asprey
How to Build a Healthier Metabolism & Live Longer | Dave Asprey Aug 11, 2026 3792 310: There’s so much noise in the health and wellness space that it can be hard to know what’s actually worth your time. This conversation is all about cutting through that overwhelm and focusing on the habits that can have the biggest impact on your health. Dave Asprey and I talk about metabolism, weight loss, stress, recovery, sleep, protein, regenerative agriculture, and why doing more isn't al
Why LEDs Are Wrecking Your Sleep, Energy & Hormones | Brian Richards
Why LEDs Are Wrecking Your Sleep, Energy & Hormones | Brian Richards Aug 4, 2026 4301 309: In today’s episode, I’m joined by Brian Richards, founder of SaunaSpace, to explore why light may be one of the most overlooked factors in our health. We discuss the differences between sunlight, red light therapy, infrared saunas, and modern LED lighting, and how each one impacts energy, sleep, detoxification, and overall wellness. Brian explains how light affects your energy, sleep, detoxif
Answering Your Questions on Mold, Detoxing, Wellness Trends & More
Answering Your Questions on Mold, Detoxing, Wellness Trends & More Jul 28, 2026 2717 308: In this episode, Hector joins me for another Ask Me Anything where we catch up on everything that's been happening behind the scenes and answer your most-asked health questions. We share an update on navigating mold exposure during pregnancy, discuss what I'm currently doing to support detoxification, and discuss topics like glyphosate, MTHFR, folic acid vs. folate, peptides, and methylated v
Answering Your Most-Asked Questions: Pregnancy, Wellness & More
Answering Your Most-Asked Questions: Pregnancy, Wellness & More Jul 14, 2026 3913 307: In this Ask Me Anything episode, I’m joined by my husband, Hector, to answer your most-asked questions about health, wellness, pregnancy, fertility, hormone health, clean living, and more. We discuss my approach to breastfeeding and formula, natural deodorant, traveling while pregnant, supplements for fertility and pregnancy, and the wellness products I use and recommend. We also cover why I
Why America's Food System Is Making You Sick | Jason Karp
Why America's Food System Is Making You Sick | Jason Karp Jul 7, 2026 4255 306: In this episode, I’m joined by Jason Karp, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of HumanCo and Hu Kitchen, to talk about what’s really happening in our food system and why so many people are getting sick. We discuss ultra-processed foods, seed oils, artificial food dyes, and the differences between food regulations in the U.S. and other countries. Jason also shares why nutrition research can
My Pregnancy Update + Answering Your Toughest Questions
My Pregnancy Update + Answering Your Toughest Questions Jun 23, 2026 1570 305: Welcome back to another AMA! Hector joins me again as we answer your questions on pregnancy, birth prep, wellness trends, and more. I share a candid update on how I’ve been navigating pregnancy, grief, and mold recovery, plus what’s making it onto my birth playlist (yes, it includes everything from Lane 8 to screamo). We also dive into my predictions for wellness in 2026, the growing obsessio
The Hidden Causes of Chronic Illness Most Doctors Miss | Dr. Charlie Fagenholz
The Hidden Causes of Chronic Illness Most Doctors Miss | Dr. Charlie Fagenholz Jun 16, 2026 3879 304: Today I'm joined by Dr. Charlie Fagenholz to discuss frequency medicine, muscle testing, and the hidden factors that may be affecting our health. We explore the connection between emotional trauma and physical symptoms, how mold, parasites, glyphosate, and environmental toxins can impact the body, and why many people struggle to find answers through conventional approaches alone. We also div
Everything We Changed To Create A Non-Toxic Home
Everything We Changed To Create A Non-Toxic Home Jun 9, 2026 3367 303: In today’s episode, Hector and I share everything we’ve learned about creating a healthier home after discovering toxic mold in our rental property. We discuss the inspections, testing, and home upgrades that helped us feel more confident in our new space, along with our approach to air quality, water filtration, non-toxic mattresses, bedding, baby products, and more. We also explore why mode
The Skin Healing Ingredient Everyone Should Know About | Justin Gardner
The Skin Healing Ingredient Everyone Should Know About | Justin Gardner Jun 4, 2026 2463 302: In today’s episode, I’m joined by Justin Gardner, founder of Active Skin Repair, to discuss why so many people are swapping out traditional products like Neosporin for Hypochlorous acid. We break down how Hypochlorous acid supports the body’s natural healing process, why dermatologists have largely moved away from Neosporin, and how this ingredient can be used for everything from cuts, scrape

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