Realfoodology

Realfoodology

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.

Episodes

Cows Aren't Killing The Planet

September 23, 2025 • 69 mins
268: Diana Rodgers is behind the Sustainable Dish Instagram account and the hugely popular book and documentary, Sacred Cow. In this conversation, she’s addressing why meat is actually good for you (despite what you may have heard). There’s a lot of nuance, and Diana does an incredible job at breaking down the science to explain once and for all why plant-based diets aren’t always better for our bodies or the planet. Topics Discus...
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Why Kegels Aren’t Enough: Improving Pelvic Floor Health

September 16, 2025 • 49 mins
267: As women, our pelvic floor is so important - but because it’s seen as a taboo topic, very few people are comfortable talking about why. But not MaryEllen Reider! She co-founded Yarlap, a device that does your kegels for you. MaryEllen explains why these are important, and empowers women everywhere to get comfortable with the uncomfortable questions so they can feel better all around!    Topics Discussed: → What damages your ...
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The Truth About Health, Metals, and What’s Really Safe To Eat

September 9, 2025 • 64 mins
266: After an intense struggle with depression, Karalynne Call began to explore the way that nutrition impacted mental health. This journey quite literally saved her life - by prioritizing real foods and regular exercise, she felt whole again. And along the way, she created one of my favorite clean food brands, Just Ingredients. Karalynne is known for her food swaps on social media, where she helps people all over the world identif...
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Fertility Journey, Wellness Tips & Honeymoon Recap

September 2, 2025 • 77 mins
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 ...
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What Your Labs Don’t Tell You (and Why Women Get Misdiagnosed)

August 26, 2025 • 74 mins
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 inflammati...
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This Chiropractor Predicted My Lab Results Without Bloodwork | Dr. Charlie Fagenholz

August 19, 2025 • 71 mins
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 wor...
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Why Your Acne Keeps Coming Back - and How to Stop It for Good

August 12, 2025 • 66 mins
262: If you want to get rid of your acne for real, do not miss this episode. Clearstem founders Danielle Gronich and Kayleigh Christina have built more than just a skincare company - they’ve created a community of people dedicated to treating the root cause of acne so it stays away for good. For my listeners thinking about going on Acutane, Spironolactone, or any of the other intense hormone-disrupting acne treatments, please hear ...
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Your Fertility Isn’t Broken, But the System Might Be with Illie Pt. 2

July 29, 2025 • 45 mins
261: Illie is back for part two! We’re getting real about her fertility journey, and how a very uncomfortable experience at the fertility clinic inspired her to take a more holistic approach to getting pregnant - and why she ultimately opted out of IVF.  If you loved part one, you have to hear this.  Topics Discussed: → The real tea on lead and heavy metals in food   → Affordable ways to get health testing   → What to test for ...
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Our Most Honest Conversation About ‘Big Wellness,’ Pharma & Food Lies with Illie Pt. 1

July 22, 2025 • 65 mins
260: My wellness bestie Illie is here and we are not holding back. Her brand, Live Healthillie, promotes clean living through everything from food, to skincare to supplements. Like me, she’s been super vocal about exposing the toxins that lurk in our food supply and pushing for change on a national scale. We yapped so hard that we needed to make the conversation into two parts. This was like therapy for me, and probably will be for...
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How to Opt Out of Big Insurance - And Still Get Covered | Andy Schoonover

July 15, 2025 • 63 mins
259: If you’ve ever gotten a surprise medical bill, you need to stop everything and listen to my interview with Andy Schoonover. He founded CrowdHealth, a company that’s taking a crowdfunding approach to healthcare - that means you pay into a community instead of giving your money to a big corporation, and that fund helps cover your medical costs upfront (so no expensive bills down the line). And it ends up being way cheaper than h...
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How to Build a Beautiful Jaw - For You and Your Kids | Dr. Hilary Fritsch

July 8, 2025 • 59 mins
258: My conversation with Dr. Hilary Fritsch changed the way I think about my oral health. She’s an airway dentist, which means she specializes in the link between breathing and dentistry. She explains that there is a wrong way to breathe, and it can totally ruin your facial structure. Hilary is also a pro at helping babies and small children develop a healthy, beautiful jaw, and is calling out the things that interfere with that. ...
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You Don’t Have to Be Wealthy to Eat Healthy - Here’s Why | Jason Karp

July 1, 2025 • 80 mins
257: Jason Karp is the CEO of Human Co, and, like me, eats, sleeps and breathes clean living. Jason’s company is behind Hu Chocolate, True Food Kitchen (one of my favorite restaurants), and Grove Collaborative, to name a few. He and I spoke together at the nutrition round table last fall in Washington D.C., and I am so excited for you to hear about the work he’s done to bring clean food to the masses and catch up with the rest of t...
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Is Your Makeup Giving You Cancer? | LowToxLawyer

June 24, 2025 • 76 mins
256: Is your makeup killing you? On this episode of Realfoodology, I’m joined by Attorney Whitney Ray Di Bona (or the LowToxLawyer on Instagram) who has represented women who developed terminal cancer due to asbestos in their cosmetics. We talk about why even the ‘clean products’ can’t always be trusted, and the regulations that could prevent this from happening in the future. Trust me, I know this sounds overwhelming. But I hope y...
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Rethinking Vaccines: Informed Consent, Censorship, and Medical Transparency | Dr. Joel Warsh

June 17, 2025 • 93 mins
255: On today’s episode of the Realfoodology Podcast, I sit down with returning guest Dr. Joel Warsh - aka Dr. Joel Gator on Instagram - to talk about his new book Between A Shot and A Hard Place. I’ve been doing more episodes on vaccines lately, and before you tune out, I just want to say: this is not an anti-vax conversation. It’s about asking questions. Dr. Joel is a pediatrician who started digging into the research for his boo...
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The Secret to Healthier Kids: Clean Air and Better Schools! | Mike Feldstein of Jaspr

June 10, 2025 • 54 mins
254: Mike Feldstein returns to share a groundbreaking project that reimagines how schools can truly support children’s health and development. As the founder of Jaspr, he’s now applying his air quality expertise to create an environment-first model for education that prioritizes clean air, nature, and wellness. This episode explores how traditional school systems may be harming kids and what can be done to fix it—from circadian rh...
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MAHA Report Reveals Major Changes to Food, Health + Healthcare | White House Special

June 5, 2025 • 97 mins
253: In this special episode recorded live from the White House, I sit down with some of the most influential voices shaping the future of health in America to discuss the newly released Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Report. Guests include Dr. Oz, Kyle Diamantas, Vani Hari, Anthony Geisler, Brigham Buhler, and Max Lugavere. We dive into key topics like food policy, GRAS regulations, Medicaid and SNAP reform, PBMs, Alzheimer’s ...
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Environmental Toxins, Mystery Illnesses + My Personal Test Results | Dr. Kelly McCann

June 3, 2025 • 71 mins
252: In this episode, I sit down with my own doctor, Dr. Kelly McCann, to go over some of my recent test results and the detox protocols I’m doing to prep my body for pregnancy. We talk about glyphosate, mold, and other environmental toxins—and most importantly, what you can actually do about them. Dr. McCann is a total expert in helping people uncover mystery illnesses, like MCAS and hidden infections, especially when conventiona...
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NAD+, Detox, Fertility & More: Why This Molecule Matters So Much | Dr. Greg Kelly of Qualia

May 27, 2025 • 62 mins
251: Today I’m joined by Dr. Gregory Kelly, VP of Product Development at Qualia Life. We dive into NAD+—why it’s crucial for energy, aging, and overall vitality—and how to know if your levels are low. We also talk about detox, fertility, B vitamins, and what sets Qualia’s NAD+ apart from the rest. If you're curious about longevity or navigating the supplement world, you won’t want to miss this one. I’ve been using their products f...
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The Rise & Impact of the MAHA Movement | Del Bigtree

May 21, 2025 • 74 mins
250: On this episode, I’m chatting with Del Bigtree — CEO of the MAHA Alliance Pack, host of The HighWire, and longtime vaccine truth-seeker. We dive deep into vaccine safety, government accountability, and the tough questions the medical establishment doesn’t want you to ask. This episode is real, raw, and important. If it moves you, please leave a five-star review to help spread the word. Topics Discussed: Vaccine safety an...
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What’s Really in Your Medicine Cabinet? Why Beekeeper’s Naturals Is the Upgrade You Need | Carly Kremer

May 15, 2025 • 73 mins
249: On today’s episode of Realfoodology, we’re rethinking how we approach healing, immune health, and the everyday products we trust — especially for our families. Courtney sits down with Carly Kremer, founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals, to explore how bee-based remedies like propolis and raw honey can help reinvent the medicine cabinet with functional, natural ingredients that actually support the body. They also discuss why synthe...
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