The Happy Eating Podcast

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 priv…

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 priv…

The connection between your diet and your mental wellness may seem to be all about how foods and nutrients impact the brain, but that’s only a small part of it. Turns out, what’s more important is ho…

Ashwagandha: The Supplement You Need for 2022

     I need to take ashwa-whaaatttt? It’s rare that we push taking dietary supplements as a primary way to boost mental wellness, so the fact that we’re …

You’ve probably guessed that a lack of sleep doesn’t help anything, including your mood. But did you know there’s a connection between sleep and mental health conditions—as in a lack of sleep can mak…

Between the family gatherings, get-togethers with friends, and work- or community-related parties, it often feels like we’re jumping from one holiday eating occasion to the next. And if you’re like u…

Did you know that the average adult drinks double their usual amount of alcohol during the holiday season? Whether or not your drinking during this time of year increases or not, we’re saying ditch t…

Even if you’ve experienced postpartum depression or been close to someone who has, you may not realize exactly what it can look like—or how it differs from the “baby blues.” Postpartum depression sym…

 You might assume that signs of a gut health issue surface only through changes and symptoms in your intestinal tract. And sometimes they do. But they can also pop up in other areas of your body far …

6 Ways to Manage Holiday Sugar Overload

You asked for it, and we are delivering. Halloween is just behind us and we are at the top of the slide of the holiday sugar rush. Maybe you like to say ‘yes’ …

Your perception of things and how you approach life overall is very much influenced by your personality. The Enneagram is a popular way to examine your personality type and grow self awareness about …

Brierley’s on her honeymoon, so this week we’re sharing a remix, slightly shortened version of our most popular episode to date — Can Intermittent Fasting Boost Your Mood? (Episode 4) — where we inte…

We talk a big game when it comes to healthy eating, but what do meal times really look like at home with our kids? The kids took over the studio with our producer Les Nuby, so get ready for some hone…

From email to Zoom to apps like Slack, it’s harder than ever to escape work. In today’s episode, we’re talking about work-life balance and how for mental wellness it really should be about integratin…

Can Mercury Retrograde Affect Your Health? 

We kept the discussion going from last week’s episode with media maven and astrologer Valerie Mesa and dove into how Mercury Retrograde may impact our heal…

Ever had a week or two where weird things happen, or just don’t go as planned? Check the calendar to see if Mercury is in retrograde. Looking to the planets for validation may seem a little out there…

Some diets are better than others for weight loss, but are certain ones also better for your brain and mental wellness? Or could they be making it worse? We're covering the pros and cons of four more…

Some diets are better than others for weight loss, but can certain ones also better for your brain and mental wellness? Or could they be making it worse? We're covering the pros and cons of four popu…

     We all know that teenagers can be moody, but how can you tell the difference between normal teenage reactions and emotions and what may really be early signs of mental health conditions like dep…

What is the relationship between exercise and mood? Is one type of exercise better than another? And how long do you have to workout to reap any benefits? On today’s episode we take a look at all thi…