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Realfoodology

Realfoodology

By: Courtney Swan
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 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.Realfoodology LLC 2023 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Fertility Journey, Wellness Tips & Honeymoon Recap

    Fertility Journey, Wellness Tips & Honeymoon Recap
    Sep 2 2025
    265: This week is a bit different - in this special Q&A episode, I’m answering your questions about health, wellness and life in general. I’m also sharing some pretty big personal updates, and giving you the full recap of my honeymoon with Hector (it was a dream come true, y’all). Topics Discussed: → Leading a healthy lifestyle without living in a bubble → The latest update on my fertility journey → The link between stevia and fertility → Best clean workout clothing brands → How I improved my sleep hygiene after years on the road → Favorite spots from my honeymoon (and why Capri is underrated) Sponsored By: → CURED Nutrition | Right now, CURED Nutrition is offering my listeners an exclusive 20% off Serenity Gummies with a monthly subscription at https://www.curednutrition.com/realfoodology. Use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. → Everyday Dose | Find Everyday Dose in Target stores across the country. Buy any two Everyday Dose products at a Target store near you, and they’ll pay you back for one. Details at https://www.everydaydose.com/REALFOODOLOGYBOGO. → Puori | Feel the difference for yourself, go to https://www.puori.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use the code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout for 20% off → 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! → Lineage Provisions | Try it for yourself at https://www.lineageprovisions.com and use the code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off. → SEED | Go to https://www.Seed.com/Realfoodology and use code 25Realfoodology to get 25% off your first month. Timestamps: → 00:00 - Introduction → 04:15 - Live Well, But Not in a Bubble → 13:07 - Fertility Journey → 16:09 - How I Built My Social Media Career → 21:21 - Clean Workout Clothes → 24:01 - Should We Avoid Gluten? → 31:04 - Big Life Update! → 32:03 - Non-Toxic Toilet Paper → 34:24 - My Sleep Algorithm → 38:35 - Stevia and Fertility → 46:00 - Honeymoon Recap - Europe! → 01:10:28 - Food & Lifestyle: Europe vs. US Show Links:→ Namarie Workout Wear → Lights Out | Bedtime Gummies 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
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • What Your Labs Don’t Tell You (and Why Women Get Misdiagnosed)

    What Your Labs Don’t Tell You (and Why Women Get Misdiagnosed)
    Aug 26 2025
    264: Dr. Josh Redd is a functional medicine genius. He has 12 years of post-graduate education in healthcare, including two masters degrees and two doctorate degrees. As the founder of RedRiver Health and Wellness, Dr. Redd is one of the best in the game when it comes to treating the root causes of autoimmune and brain conditions. Today, he’s reviewing my own labs (and Hector’s too!) and sharing what you can do to reduce inflammation and stay on top of your health. Topics Discussed: → What digestion issues can reveal about brain health → Why lab benchmarks aren’t always accurate → How to keep your hormones in check → Top triggers for inflammation and autoimmune conditions - and how to reduce the impacts → The reality of Hashimoto’s Disease and thyroid issues Sponsored By: → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://www.drinklmnt.com/realfoodology. → BIOptimizers | For 15% off go to https://www.bioptimizers.com/realfoodology and use promo code REALFOODOLOGY. → Timeline | They’re offering my audience a 20% discount on all first-time purchases! Use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout at https://www.timeline.com/REALFOODOLOGYGUMMIES. → 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! → 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: → 00:06:20 - Digestion, Brain Health, and Better Sleep → 00:12:13 - Why Women Get Misdiagnosed → 00:15:10 - Understanding Labs + What to Check For → 00:39:31 - Inflammation + Autoimmune Conditions → 00:48:58 - Functional Medicine + Root Cause Care → 00:51:30 - Hormones → 00:59:35 - Hashimoto’s Disease + Thyroid Issues → 01:08:58 - Making Care Accessible → 01:11:33 - STEM Cell Research Show Links: → RedRiver Health and Wellness → Palmavita Clinic Check Out: → Dr. Josh Redd 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
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • This Chiropractor Predicted My Lab Results Without Bloodwork | Dr. Charlie Fagenholz

    This Chiropractor Predicted My Lab Results Without Bloodwork | Dr. Charlie Fagenholz
    Aug 19 2025
    263: Dr. Charlie is not your average chiropractor. In 30 seconds, he told me everything my labs confirmed - no bloodwork required. Dr. Charlie performs muscle tests to identify how toxins like glyphosate and mold are showing up in our bodies, and uses groundbreaking laser treatments to address these issues. It’s called frequency medicine, and it’s changing the way we approach health. Topics Discussed: → How frequency medicine works → Why chiropractic gets a bad rep → Why the gall bladder is the most missed organ in medicine → How frequency medicine can treat emotional trauma → Protecting ourselves from non-native EMFs (without living in a bubble) Sponsored By: → Beekeeper’s Naturals | Go to https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/REALFOODOLOGY or enter code REALFOODOLOGY to get 20% off your order. → BIOptimizers | For 15% off go to https://www.bioptimizers.com/realfoodology and use promo code REALFOODOLOGY. → Timeline | They’re offering my audience a 20% discount on all first-time purchases! Use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout at https://www.timeline.com/REALFOODOLOGYGUMMIES. → Qualia | Take control of your cellular health today. Go to https://www.qualialife.com/realfoodology and save 15% to experience the science of feeling younger. → 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 | Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off sitewide. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:06:03 - How Dr. Charlie Found Chiropractic → 00:10:10 - Addressing Doubts Around Chiropractic Care → 00:12:59 - Frequency Medicine: How it Works → 00:14:46 - Testing It On Courtney → 00:27:10 - Treating Emotional Trauma with Frequency Medicine → 00:34:20 - Finding a Functional Frequency Doctor → 00:37:19 - Red Light + Laser Therapy → 00:45:00 - Gall Bladder → 00:51:22 - EMFs: Native vs. Non-Native → 00:57:23 - Success Stories: Frequency Medicine → 01:00:20 - Vaping Dangers → 01:02:30 - Healthy Living Is Simpler Than You Think → 01:04:45 - Most Common Problem Dr. Charlie Observes → 01:06:47 - Dr. Charlie: Membership + Social Media Show Links: → Dr. Charlie's Website 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
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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