Courtney Swan
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 TUESDAY Produced By Wellness Loud.
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281: Erin W. Martin is an aging expert and advocate for food-based healthcare. I am so excited to have her on the show - we’re going deep into nutrition’s role in longevity, health and wellness, and exploring how programs like FreshRx Oklahoma (which Erin founded) are literally prescribing organic produce to help lower-income families reverse conditions like type 2 diabetes and learn more about nutrition. You’ll hear the latest on health policies nationwide and what you can do to get involved with a Food Is Medicine movement in your local community. Topics Discussed: → Can food treat chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes? → How can the Food Is Medicine Act change healthcare in the U.S.? → What is FreshRx? → Can we reinvent what aging looks like? → How can growing and buying local food improve longevity? Sponsored By: → Paleovalley | Save at 15% at https://www.paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY. → Beekeepers Naturals | Go to https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/realfoodology or enter code REALFOODOLOGY to get 20% off your order. → BIOptimizers | BIOptimizers is having its 12 Days of Wellness Sale. Go to https://www.bioptimizers.com/realfoodology and get your MassZymes today and the limited time free gifts. If the promo has passed, you’re still covered with my exclusive code REALFOODOLOGY that always gets you at least 15% off. → Puori | Feel the difference for yourself, go to https://www.puori.com/realfoodology and use the code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout for 20% off. → Our Place | Our Place is having their biggest sale of the year right now! Save up to 35% sitewide now through January 12th. Head to https://www.fromourplace.com/realfoodology to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware. And with their 100-day risk-free trial, free shipping, and free returns, you can shop with total confidence. No code needed! → Everyday Dose | Get 61% off your first Coffee+ Starter Kit, a free A2 Probiotic Creamer, with over $100 in free gifts by going to https://www.everydaydose.com/realfoodology or entering REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:38 - Gerontology + Aging → 00:20:32 - Buying & Growing Local Food → 00:25:55 - FreshRx Oklahoma → 00:33:36 - Food as Medicine → 00:41:27 - Regenerative Farming → 00:46:54 - Legislation: Food is Medicine Act in Oklahoma → 00:53:53 - Education is Key → 01:02:08 - Eligibility & Access: Food Programs → 01:08:49 - Get Involved + Connected Show Links: → Erin Martin - Free Food is Medicine Guide → FreshRx Oklahoma → Center for Nutrition & Health Impact → Recipe4Health → Need More Acres → Community Servings → Harvard University Center for Health Law and Policy → National Produce Prescription Collaborative Check Out: → Instagram → TikTok → YouTube Check Out Courtney: → LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE → Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! → @realfoodology → www.realfoodology.com → My Immune Supplement by 2x4 → Air Dr Air Purifier → AquaTru Water Filter → EWG Tap Water Database
Dec 9
280: Today I’m joined by Aaron Siri, Managing Partner of the law firm Siri & Glimstad LLP and a leading voice in the vaccine safety movement. He takes an evidence-based approach to the world of vaccinology, and is presenting a practical look at why vaccines have become more like religion than science. You may recognize him from the documentary “An Inconvenient Study” produced by Del Big Tree and the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN) - now Aaron is answering questions about lawsuits over vaccine safety and whether we can legally consider these doses “safe and effective.” Topics Discussed: → What is the latest litigation over vaccine safety? → Why are there so few studies on vaccines' long term effects? → What does the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 actually mean for pharmaceutical companies’ liability and protection? → How has public trust in vaccines shifted? → Should the government be involved with vaccine regulations? Sponsored By: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year - just a dollar a day. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/realfoodology and use gift code REALFOODOLOGY100 for a $25 credit toward your membership. → Timeline | Timeline is offering 10% off your order of Mitopure Go to https://www.timeline.com/realfoodology . → Manukora | Head to https://www.manukora.com/realfoodology to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! → Beekeeper’s Naturals | Go to https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/realfoodology or enter code REALFOODOLOGY to get 20% off your order. → MASA | Visit https://www.masachips.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 25% off your first order. Check out MASA nationwide at your local Sprouts supermarket! → BIOptimizers | BIOptimizers is having its 12 Days of Wellness Sale. Go to https://www.bioptimizers.com/realfoodology and get your MassZymes today and the limited time free gifts. If the promo has passed, you’re still covered with my exclusive code REALFOODOLOGY that always gets you at least 15% off. → Our Place | Our Place is having their biggest sale of the year right now! Save up to 35% sitewide now through January 12th, no code needed - head to https://www.fromourplace.com/realfoodology to shop the sale. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:23 - The Truth About Vaccine Data → 00:13:52 - Vaccines as Religion → 00:19:33 - Vaccines, Autism, & Lawsuits → 00:34:55 - Dr. Jake Scott + Hearing Testimony → 00:48:50 - National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act 1986 → 00:59:03 - Capitalism, Government + Vaccine Safety → 01:05:12 - How to Handle Vaccine Mandates → 01:09:25 - Vaccine Myths + Measles → 01:21:13 - Vaccine Legislation, Studies & Immunity → 01:31:11 - PFAS + Big Pharma Lawsuits → 01:41:15 - Right to Informed Consent Show Links: → Vaccines, Amen | Aaron’s Book → Siri & Glimstad, LLP | Aaron’s Law Firm → An Inconvenient Study | Documentary Check Out: → Instagram → X → Substack Check Out Courtney: → LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE → Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! → @realfoodology → www.realfoodology.com → My Immune Supplement by 2x4 → Air Dr Air Purifier → AquaTru Water Filter → EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson
Dec 2
279: Kyle Ponton of The Cold Life is here to break down everything you need to know about the cold-plunge craze. Find out how cold exposure supports inflammation, recovery and mental toughness - Kyle also answers some cold plunge FAQs and offers budget-friendly ways to start. If you’ve been wondering whether cold plunging is worth the hype, this episode is for you. → The Cold Life | The code REALFOODOLOGY gets you $1250 off all Cold Plunges, plus a free maintenance kit and 3-year warranty for $1. Topics Discussed: → What are the benefits of cold plunging for recovery and inflammation? → How long should you stay in a cold plunge? → Can you do a cold plunge while pregnant? → What’s the best time of day to plunge? → How does cold plunging compare to cryotherapy? Sponsored By: → Everyday Dose | Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts by going to https://www.everydaydose.com/realfoodology or entering REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. Everyday Dose is also available at your local Target. → Paleovalley | Save at 15% at https://www.paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY → Timeline | Go to https://www.timeline.com/realfoodology for 10% off your order of Mitopure! → Cowboy Colostrum | For a limited time, our listeners get up to 25% off their entire order. Head to https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. → Vandy | Ready to give Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https://www.vandycrisps.com/realfoodology and using code REALFOODOLOGY. → Manukora | Head to https://www.manukora.com/realfoodology to get $150 off your first order with their Black Friday Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 35 honey travel sticks, a wooden and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00 - Introduction → 04:18 - Cold Plunge: Benefits + Techniques → 15:24 - Fight or Flight State → 21:42 - Who Should/Shouldn’t Plunge → 27:05 - Best Practices: Timing & Temperature → 34:45 - Getting Started → 41:08 - Finding Community → 49:28 - Kyle’s Cold Plunge Journey → 52:49 - When Should You Cold Plunge? → 55:58 - Latest Research Show Links: → Cold Plunge - The Cold Life | The code REALFOODOLOGY gets you $1250 off all Cold Plunges, plus a free maintenance kit and 3-year warranty for $1. Check Out: → Instagram Check Out Courtney: → LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE → Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! → @realfoodology → www.realfoodology.com → My Immune Supplement by 2x4 → Air Dr Air Purifier → AquaTru Water Filter → EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson
Nov 25
278: Your mitochondria isn’t just the powerhouse of the cell - it’s the CEO holding the key to your longevity. Today I’m joined by dietitian nutritionist Jennifer Scheinman of Timeline Longevity to break down this exciting new area of health science - mitochondrial function and the powerful post-biotic urolithin A. If you’ve been hearing the buzz about mitochondrial health, Mitopure, or longevity therapies, this episode gives you the science and approach behind it all. → Timeline | Timeline is offering 20% off your order of Mitopure Go to https://timeline.com/REALFOODOLOGY Topics Discussed: → What is urolithin A? → How does mitochondrial health impact aging? → Can post-biotics like urolithin A enhance the benefits of some foods? → How does urolithin A benefit the skin? → What supplements can you take to benefit your mitochondria? Sponsored By: → Timeline | Timeline is offering 20% off your order of Mitopure Go to https://timeline.com/REALFOODOLOGY Timestamps: → 00:00 - Introduction → 02:01 - Food First, Supplements Later → 05:00 - Urolithin A Explained → 10:00 - Mitochondrial Health + Function → 20:19 - Perimenopause, Menopause + Fertility → 22:55 - Studies & Research: Urolithin A → 29:07 - Mitopure Results → 32:14 - Aging, Immunity & Brain Health → 38:18 - Impacts on Skin → 42:21 - Mitophagy, Hormones & Plant-Based Diets → 46:00 - Aging → 49:26 - Mitopure Gummies, Gels & Powders Check Out Timeline: → Instagram | Timeline Longevity → Instagram | Timeline Skincare → Instagram | Jennifer Scheinman Check Out Courtney: → LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE → Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! → @realfoodology → www.realfoodology.com → My Immune Supplement by 2x4 → Air Dr Air Purifier → AquaTru Water Filter → EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson
Nov 18
277: Hunter Stoler of Health With Hunter is here! He and I are like kindred spirits - we love talking about all things nutrition and clean food. Today we’re breaking down myths about weight loss, cholesterol and fat, and explaining what to look for on your next grocery haul to prioritize simple, clean ingredients. Topics Discussed: → What are the most effective diet and weight-loss strategies that work long-term? → How do calories and food quality impact sustainable weight loss? → What are the biggest cholesterol myths? → Which grocery store hacks and healthy swaps make clean eating easier and more affordable? → What foods should you avoid at the grocery store? Sponsored By: → Cowboy Colostrum | For a limited time, my listeners get up to 25% off their entire order! Head to https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. → Function Health | Function is the new standard of health, and my first 1,000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/realfoodology or use gift code REALFOODOLOGY100 at sign up to own your health. → Beekeeper’s Naturals | Beekeeper’s Naturals is giving my listeners EXCLUSIVE EARLY ACCESS to their Black Friday Sale! Go to https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/realfoodology or enter code REALFOODOLOGY to get 30% off sitewide. → Everyday Dose | Get 61% off your first Coffee+ Starter Kit, a free A2 Probiotic Creamer, with over $100 in free gifts by going to https://www.everydaydose.com/REALFOODOLOGY or entering REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. → MASA | Go to https://www.masachips.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 25% off your first order. MASA is also available nationwide at your local Sprouts supermarket! → Timeline | Go to https://www.timeline.com/realfoodology for 10% off your order of Mitopure! → Manukora | Head to https://www.manukora.com/realfoodology to get $150 off your first order with their Black Friday Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 35 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:20 - Diet, Weight Loss & Genetics → 00:09:01 - Why Calories Matter → 00:13:41 - Food Swaps + Healthier Hacks → 00:22:20 - Understanding Ingredients → 00:27:11 - The Truth About Fat → 00:34:19 - Community, Health, & Grocery Store Hacks → 00:39:40 - Cholesterol Myths → 00:42:33 - Health Is Your Wealth → 00:47:20 - Tips + Swaps for Better Health → 00:53:29 - What to Avoid at the Grocery Store → 00:59:20 - Snacks, Creamers, & Meals Check Out Hunter: → Instagram → TikTok → YouTube Check Out Courtney: → LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE → Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! → @realfoodology → www.realfoodology.com → My Immune Supplement by 2x4 → Air Dr Air Purifier → AquaTru Water Filter → EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson
Nov 14
276: Recently, the EPA announced some major rollbacks on chemical regulations, and I am NOT happy about it. I’m breaking down the latest changes and explaining why I’m angry - but not surprised - at how things are going. This is more than just a right or left issue - if we don't stop these chemicals at the source, everybody loses. Topics Discussed: → What are PFAs and why are they dangerous? → How are PFAs contaminating our food and water supply? → What did the recent EPA regulations change? → Why are TSCA rollbacks a problem for public health? → How can we take action to reduce chemical exposure? Timestamps: → 00:00 - Introduction → 01:19 - PFAs Regulations → 05:18 - A Problem Across the Aisle → 11:07 - TSCA Rollbacks + Speaking Out Check Out Courtney: → LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE → Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! → @realfoodology → www.realfoodology.com → My Immune Supplement by 2x4 → Air Dr Air Purifier → AquaTru Water Filter → EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson
Nov 11
275: Del Bigtree is an Emmy Award-winning producer and a leading voice in the anti-vax movement as the founder of ICAN (Informed Consent Action Network). His latest documentary, An Inconvenient Study, reveals the shocking truth about unpublished research from Henry Ford Health - and why a study like this has never been done before. I’ve been telling everyone to watch this film - what Del discovered is eye-opening, and more people (especially new parents) need to hear this right now. Topics Discussed: → Are vaccines actually “safe and effective”? → Why are there no long-term safety studies on childhood vaccines? → What did the Henry Ford Health vaccine study reveal - and why wasn’t it published? → How are cancer drugs tested more thoroughly than childhood vaccines? → Why does Del Bigtree say being pro-vaccine is actually anti-science? Sponsored By: → BIOptimizers | For 15% off go to https://www.bioptimizers.com/realfoodology and use promo code REALFOODOLOGY. But if you are listening to this on the week from Nov 23 to Dec 3, you can get 25% off plus gifts with purchase on orders above $250. → Timeline | Visit https://www.timeline.com/realfoodology for 10% off your order of Mitopure! → Manukora | Go to https://www.manukora.com/realfoodology to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! → Our Place | Our Place is having their biggest sale of the year right now! Go to https://www.fromourplace.com to save up to 35% sitewide now through December 2nd. Shop the Our Place Black Friday Sale right now, no code needed. → Everyday Dose | Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts by going to https://www.everydaydose.com/realfoodology or entering REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. → Paleo Valley | Save at 15% at https://www.paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY. → Vimergy | New customers can save 20% off their first order! Visit https://www.vimergy.com and use the code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:52 - The Myth of ‘Safe & Effective’ Vaccines → 00:09:49 - Vaccine Safety Studies Don’t Exist → 00:28:25 - Henry Ford Health Study → 00:37:45 - Vaccines + Autism → 00:50:42 - Rushing Vaccines to Marke t → 00:55:08 - HPV (Gardasil) Vaccine → 01:00:03 - Why Henry Ford Health Study Wasn’t Published → 01:05:16 - Making Anti-Vax Mainstream → 01:10:07 - Impacts on Newborns → 01:16:31 - Vaccine Debate & Next Steps Show Links: → Watch: An Inconvenient Study Check Out: → Instagram Check Out Courtney: → LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE → Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! → @realfoodology → www.realfoodology.com → My Immune Supplement by 2x4 → Air Dr Air Purifier → AquaTru Water Filter → EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson
Nov 4
274: Dr. Cameron Chesnut isn’t your typical plastic surgeon. He focuses on a root-cause, functional approach to skin aging. From eliminating microplastics in his operating room to using better-for-you anesthetics, Dr. Chesnut prioritizes long-term health instead of short-term results. We’re getting into Dr. Chesnut’s hot takes, like why he’ll never use filler or implants, and why he’s so selective on the patients he accepts. Topics Discussed: → How does a functional approach to plastic surgery differ from the traditional one? → Why has filler become the seed oil of the plastic surgery world? → How can you prepare your body nutritionally and metabolically before surgery for better healing? → What are the benefits of fat transfers over fillers? → How has Dr. Chesnut eliminated microplastics and toxins from his operating room and procedures? Sponsored By: → Cowboy Colostrum | For a limited time, our listeners get up to 25% off their entire order, just head to https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. → Vandy | Ready to give Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https://www.vandycrisps.com/realfoodology and using code REALFOODOLOGY. → Our Place | Save up to 35% sitewide now through December 2nd at https://www.fromourplace.com ! Their 100-day risk-free trial, free shipping, and free returns, you can shop with total confidence. Shop the Our Place Black Friday Sale right now, no code needed. → BIOptimizers | For 15% off go to https://www.bioptimizers.com/realfoodology and use promo code REALFOODOLOGY. During the week from Nov 23 to Dec 3, you can get 25% off plus gifts with purchase on orders above $250. → Beekeeper’s Naturals | Go to https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/REALFOODOLOGY or enter code REALFOODOLOGY to get 20% off your order. → Paleovalley | Save at 15% at https://www.paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:10 - Dr. Chesnut’s Background → 00:08:40 - Botox, Elastin, & Collagen → 00:19:43 - Skin ‘Workouts’ → 00:25:45 - The Truth About Filler → 00:35:30 - Fat Transfers → 00:41:30 - Surgeries: Quality vs Quantity → 00:44:58 - Celebrity Surgeries: Lindsay Lohan & Kim Kardashian → 00:47:26 - Refresh, Not Reshape → 00:53:02 - Breast Implants, Sutures, Threading → 00:58:40 - Dr. Chesnut’s Approach + Post Surgery Protocol → 01:04:45 - Anesthesia → 01:11:58 - Eliminating Microplastics → 01:21:09 - Dr. Chesnut’s Surgery Prep → 01:25:59 - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy → 01:29:05 - Consultations with Dr. Chesnut Show Links: → About Dr. Cameron Chesnut → Start Your Journey Check Out: → Dr. Cameron Chesnut | Instagram Check Out Courtney: → LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE → Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! → @realfoodology → www.realfoodology.com → My Immune Supplement by 2x4 → Air Dr Air Purifier → AquaTru Water Filter → EWG Tap Water Database