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  • You may be familiar with what we’re talking about today. And others of you may not. But I guarantee you know people who are using them. We’re talking about oral nicotine pouches, one of the most popular ones being the brand Zyn. They’re touted as being a healthier tobacco-free alternative to cigarettes, vapes, and chewing tobacco, but are they really? Today we’re taking a closer look at oral nicotine pouches, as well as the surprising effects they can have on your mental health, particularly ADHD.

    References or Studies Mentioned:

    Prevalence of Nicotine Pouch Use Among Youth and Adults in Great Britain-Analysis of Cross-Sectional, Nationally Representative Surveys

    Nicotine Addiction and Psychiatric Disorders

    Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

  • 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 of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we’re “so over”.

    Rant Therapy - Button-Fly Jeans

    Thank you for listening to Rant Therapy on the Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes and new rants on Tuesdays. For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

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  • Many of us walk into our menopause journey blindly—and it’s not until things like out of the ordinary stress, ADHD-like symptoms when it comes to your ability to focus and concentrate, and seemingly overnight weight gain, that we scramble for control and often realize that our usual go-to tips and tricks don’t work like they used to. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, certain diet and exercise approaches can help greatly. In today’s episode, we’re bringing back a favorite guest—Jenna Braddock who is a registered dietitian and menopause expert. With her, we delve into the science of perimenopause and menopause and explore straightforward nutritional and lifestyle approaches, like how much protein do you need? How can you hit that target? What type of physical activity is the most effective to get rid of that belly fat? Best of all, since each of us is going through perimenopause, we share our personal experiences about what’s worked for us—and what hasn’t.

    This episode was developed in partnership with/in collaboration with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.

    Our Expert Jenna Braddock, RDN, CSSD

    Jenna Braddock is a Florida-based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and ACSM Certified Personal Trainer with a passion for helping individuals live with greater energy, purpose, and performance. With a dynamic background that spans community health, clinical nutrition, academia, sports nutrition, fitness, recipe development, and corporate wellness, Jenna brings a well-rounded and holistic approach to performance, health, and well-being. She specializes in performance nutrition and health optimization, helping all people, from elite athletes to average adults, perform at their best in the roles that matter most to them.

    Visit her website (Jennabraddock.com) and follow her on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.

    1.0 CPEU Available for RDNs: Dietitians listening can go to beefnutritioneducation.org to receive their continuing education certificate for listening. This episode has been submitted to CDR for approval of 1.0 CPEU.

    Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

  • 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 of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we’re “so over”.

    Rant Therapy: Space Travel — No Thank You!

    Thank you for listening to Rant Therapy on the Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes and new rants on Tuesdays. For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

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  • Even in your 20s and 30s understanding skincare and choosing the right products can be a little confusing. But then comes perimenopause and the hormonal changes associated with it—and navigating skincare and the plethora of products out there becomes even more overwhelming. We teamed up with the skincare experts at NOW® Solutions to get personal insight on the key ingredients, products, and supplements we need in our 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s to help manage our ever-changing skin. Let’s just say that Brierley and Carolyn both have a package of skincare products being delivered in the next week because of how helpful these experts are.

    Our Skin Experts:

    Tina Tews, a licensed esthetician and brand manager for NOW® Solutions, is focused on bringing high quality, effective and affordable beauty products and aromatherapy to a global audience, to help support healthy, glowing skin at any age. Tews leverages her 15+ year tenure in the skincare industry to bring simple, natural, and real-life solutions that help people feel good in their skin, using only the most trusted ingredients from around the world. NOW Solutions products avoid harsh chemicals and synthetic ingredients, to provide a clean beauty line that’s inspired by nature, and the full line is certified cruelty-free via PETA’s Beauty without Bunnies program.Rosemary McConnell is the R&D Supervisor for both NOW Solutions and NOW’s Food category. She’s been with NOW for five years and has more than15 years of experience in the personal care industry, previously at other companies including Albert Culver and Blistex, where she’s developed many successful launches ranging from lip balms to baby care products.

    Explore and Shop NOW Products:

    Use code HAPPYEATING for 20% off at nowfoods.com through 12/31/25.

    Offer valid through 11:59 PM Central Standard Time December 31, 2025. Offer valid only on nowfoods.com. Prices are as shown. Some exclusions apply. Must use coupon code HAPPYEATING in the Promotion Code field at checkout. While supplies last at nowfoods.com. This offer does not apply to applicable taxes or shipping and handling. Offer cannot be used on previous purchases. NOW Health Group, Inc. has the right to end any promotion at any time.

    Here are some of Brierley and Carolyn’s favorite NOW products.

    Bakuchiol Skin Renewal SerumHyaluronic Acid Facial MistNourish Facial Oil

    *This podcast was recorded in collaboration with and NOW Solutions

    **These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

    Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

  • 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 of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we’re “so over”.

    Rant Therapy: Volunteering Regret

    Thank you for listening to Rant Therapy on the Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes and new rants on Tuesdays. For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

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  • 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 of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we’re “so over”.

    Rant Therapy: One More Thing!

    Thank you for listening to Rant Therapy on the Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes and new rants on Tuesdays. For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

    To contact Lester -

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  • We’re bringing back a listener favorite! And it’s our first one of 2025! In today’s episode, we are sharing three new nutrition studies. Are there really microplastics in gum, and if so, why? The foods that you can add to your diet that may counteract the effects of microplastics in the body. And, could weekend warriors be just as healthy as regular exercisers? You’ll be surprised!

    Studies Mentioned:

    Chewing gums: Unintended sources of ingested microplastics in humans

    Exploring the potential protective role of anthocyanins in mitigating micro/nanoplastic-induced reproductive toxicity: A steroid receptor perspectiveAssociation of Accelerometer‐Derived Physical Activity Pattern With the Risks of All‐Cause, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer Death

    Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

  • 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 of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we’re “so over”.

    What’s Brierley So Over this week? I’m So Over The Price Of Groceries!!!

    Thank you for listening to Rant Therapy on the Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes and new rants on Tuesdays. For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

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  • If you live in an area with pollen, you’re dealing with histamines whether you know it or not. They’re what’s responsible for your runny nose, red eyes, itchy throat, etc. But histamines are also found in food, which for some can lead to high levels in the body and cause symptoms like headaches, bloating, and eczema. You may hear this referred to as histamine intolerance. Spoiler alert: if you’re in perimenopause you’re more likely to start experiencing some histamine intolerance. In today’s episode, we’re talking about what histamines are, what foods they’re in, what histamine intolerance looks like, and what you can do to balance out the histamine levels in your body.

    Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

  • 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 of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we’re “so over”.

    Rant Therapy - Graduation Snarkiness

    Thank you for listening to Rant Therapy on the Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes and new rants on Tuesdays. For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

    To contact Lester -

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  • 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 of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we’re “so over”.

    Rant Therapy - Brierley's B.O.

    Thank you for listening to Rant Therapy on the Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes and new rants on Tuesdays. For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

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  • Part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative is calling for the use of beef tallow instead of seed oils like canola, grapeseed, etc. And some major fast food chains have pledged to switch from frying in oil to frying with beef tallow. But what exactly is beef tallow—and will it make us healthier? In today’s episode we take a non-political look at beef tallow.

    Listen to our past episode on seed oils: The Truth About Seed Oil

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-eating-podcast/id1558793380?i=1000655800018

    Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

  • 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 of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we’re “so over”.

    Rant Therapy - Prom Dress Code

    Thank you for listening to Rant Therapy on the Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes and new rants on Tuesdays. For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

    To contact Lester -

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  • We’ve all experienced picky eaters—whether through friends, our kids, or maybe even you yourself are a picky eater. But when does picky eating crossover to extreme pickiness that could put your health at risk? And is there anything we can do to improve that pickiness? In today’s episode, we’re talking with registered dietitian and eating disorder expert, Kate Sayre, about a lesser-known eating disorder called ARFID. What is it? What are the common signs and symptoms? And how can you actually help someone who has ARFID?

    Today’s Guest - Kathryn Sayre, MPH, RDN, LDN

    Kate Sayre is a Registered Dietitian who owns a small private practice in Durham, NC. She specializes in disordered eating and is passionate about helping adults of all ages heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Kate is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, a member of The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). She recently completed Tier I of the Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders training.

    Books & Resources Mentioned:

    The Picky Eater’s Recovery Book

    ARFID Collaborative - Website with Resources and Providers

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

    Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

  • What’s “natural” and expected when it comes to a healthy aging brain? Is it normal to walk into a room and forget why you went in there? What about struggling to recall the exact word you want to use to articulate a concept? In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the difference between what’s typical for the aging brain (aka what you shouldn’t be worried about) and what’s considered a sign of mild cognitive impairment or even Alzheimer’s. If you’ve been experiencing memory lapses like Brierley and I have, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with what we found.

    Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

  • Research tells us that politics—and thinking about political events—can be harmful to our mental wellness. So how do we get through this current political season of life? And how do we navigate friendships when we don’t align politically? In today’s episode, friendship expert, fellow podcaster and book author, Danielle Jackson advises us on what to do—and what not to do.

    Learn More About Our Guest

    Danielle Bayard Jackson is a female friendship coach and educator who speaks nationally about the science of women’s platonic connections. She is also the author of Fighting for Our Friendships (May 2024).

    Danielle’s coaching business, Friend Forward, is dedicated to teaching women how to create and maintain better female friendships, and her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, NBC News, Psychology Today, Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, Good Morning America, and a host of other media outlets. A former high school teacher, Danielle now uses her teaching skills and leverages her background to study what the latest research has to say about women’s cooperation, communication, and conflict.

    As a member of the American Sociological Association, she uses the latest research to create tangible strategies to help women create more depth in their platonic relationships. Companies like TikTok, the NBA, NFL, and Etsy have all booked Danielle as a speaker to address the topic of connection psychology. She’s even served as Bumble’s resident friendship expert and spokesperson for its new app Bumble for Friends.

    Danielle shares her insight weekly on The Friend Forward Podcast, has several viral videos on social media, and has written for Insider and Harvard Business Review. You can learn more about Danielle and her work by visiting www.betterfemalefriendships.com.

    Follow Danielle on Instagram and TikTok

    Listen to our 2022 episode with Danielle: Why Adult Friendships Are Always Unicorns and Rainbows

    Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

  • You’ve likely heard about the dangers in some of your cookware and you may have even changed out a few for nontoxic pieces. But did you know there are other risky items you might want to swap out, too? Turns out, your kitchen is a major source of microplastics—food storage containers, of course, but also cooking utensils, sandwich bags, even certain sponges. In today’s episode, we’re talking about where those microplastics lurk, what the health effects of microplastics are, and how you can reduce your exposure with some simple swaps.

    Studies Referenced Include:

    Beyond the food on your plate: Investigating sources of microplastic contamination in home kitchens.A systematic review of microplastics emissions in kitchens: Understanding the links with diseases in daily life

    Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

    Learn More About Our Hosts:

    Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

    Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

    Brierley Horton, MS, RD

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

    Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

    [email protected]

    Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

  • 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 of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we’re “so over”.

    Vagina Valium - UPDATE!

    Thank you for listening to Rant Therapy on the Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes and new rants on Tuesdays. For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

    https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

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