Realfoodology

298: I’m joined by Dr. Ben Lynch to unpack a topic that’s widely misunderstood when it comes to health, anxiety, and pregnancy: methylation and the role of folate vs. folic acid. We talk about MTHFR, why some people feel worse on certain supplements, and how common prenatal advice may not work for everyone. This episode explores how to better support your body, your brain, and your future health by understanding what you’re actually taking and why it matters. Topics Discussed: → MTHFR & Methylation → Folic Acid vs. Folate → Vitamins & Anxiety → Prenatal Vitamins → Pregnancy & Baby Development → Brain Health → Lifestyle & Environmental Factors Sponsored By: → Our Place | Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit https://fromourplace.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off sitewide. With a hundred-day risk-free trial, free shipping and returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. → Just Thrive | Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/REALFOODOLOGY → Manukora | Head to https://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! → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to https://timeline.com/REALFOODOLOGY → Cowboy Colostrum | Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code REALFOODOLOGY at https://cowboycolostrum.com/realfoodology Timestamps: → 00:00 Introduction → 01:00 MTHFR & Methylation Explained → 04:00 What Methylation Does in the Body → 08:00 Why Methylated Vitamins Can Cause Anxiety → 12:00 How to Approach Supplements (Bio-Individuality) → 23:00 Methylation, Pregnancy & Baby Development → 35:30 Folic Acid vs Folate → 48:00 Brain Health & Nutrient Deficiency → 1:10:00 Morning Sickness, Histamine & DAO → 1:14:00 Matcha, Green Tea & Folate → 1:16:00 Why Vitamins Can Make You Feel Worse → 1:19:00 Tylenol, Glutathione & Pregnancy Show Links: → realfoodology.com Check Out Ben: → Instagram Check Out Courtney: →⁠⁠ ⁠LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠ ⁠Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide!⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠ ⁠@realfoodology⁠⁠⁠ →⁠⁠ ⁠⁠PEOPLE VS THE POISON - Sign up now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠ ⁠www.realfoodology.com⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠ ⁠My Immune Supplement by 2x4⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠ ⁠Air Dr Air Purifier⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠ ⁠AquaTru Water Filter⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠ ⁠EWG Tap Water Database⁠⁠⁠ Produced By: Drake Peterson

286. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford, a board-certified fertility doctor with a nutrition background, to talk about what women aren’t being taught about fertility and hormonal health. She breaks down how to understand your menstrual cycle, and explains the benefits of learning this even before you’re ready to have kids. We also talk about how mindset, lifestyle, exercise and sleep can contribute toward fertility, especially if you’re in your late 30s and 40s. This conversation shifts the narrative away from fear and age and back to the health of the woman. Topics Discussed: → How does hormonal birth control impact fertility and the menstrual cycle? → Why should you track your cycle naturally? → When does health matter more than age when trying to get pregnant? → What is AMH and when should you check your levels? → What is the biggest factor impacting fertility? Sponsored By: → Cowboy Colostrum | Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code REALFOODOLOGY at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/realfoodology. → Just Thrive | Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://www.justthrivehealth.com/realfoodology. → Yayas EVOO | YAYA’S is offering 15% off your order, and it even stacks on subscriptions. Go to https://www.yayasevoo.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! → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://www.timeline.com/realfoodology and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. → MASA | Ready to give MASA a try? Go to https://www.masachips.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 25% off your first order. You can also find MASA Chips at your local Sprouts supermarket! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:43 - Understanding Fertility Earlier → 00:19:44 - Fertility: Health, Diet & Lifestyle → 00:32:47 - Health Tips to Improve Fertility → 00:46:02 - Preparing to Conceive → 00:54:10 - Diets for Fertility → 00:01:33 - Fight For Your Health Show Links: → The Fertility Formula | Book → As a Woman | Podcast → Dr. Natalie Crawford | 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

284: In this episode, I’m joined by Louisiana State Senator Patrick McMath, Chairman of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, to break down one of the most ambitious state-led health initiatives we’ve seen yet. We dive deep into Louisiana’s MAHA bill, SB14, which tackles everything from seed oil disclosures and ingredient regulation to nutrition training for doctors. This conversation is about reframing health, challenging political division, and proving that eating real, nutrient dense food doesn’t have to be expensive - it just has to be prioritized. Topics Discussed: → What is Louisiana’s MAHA bill (SB14) and how will it change the food system? → Why is Louisiana requiring seed oil disclosures? → How does nutrition education for doctors impact healthcare outcomes? → Can food-first, root-cause care reduce chronic disease in children? → How is Louisiana prioritizing local food and farmers in school meals? Sponsored By: → Clearstem | Go to https://www.clearstem.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout for 15% off your first order. → Paleovalley | Save at 15% at https://www.paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code 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! → Timeline | Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 35% off your one month subscription of Mitopure Gummies at https://www.timeline.com/realfoodology35. → Cowboy Colostrum | Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code REALFOODOLOGY at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/realfoodology. → 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. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:48 - Louisiana MAHA Bill → 00:13:50 - Nutrition Education for Doctors → 00:19:35 - Food Culture: US vs. Europe → 00:26:07 - Ingredient Transparency → 00:33:40 - Seed Oils → 00:39:50 - K-12: Primary Care + Nutrition → 00:52:06 - MAHA in Other States → 01:03:59 - Aliens, Healthy Kids & Politics Show Links: → Louisiana MAHA Bill (SB14) → The End of Craving | Book → The Age of Disclosure | Documentary Check Out: → Senator Patrick McMath → Facebook → X 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

282: In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Sanders, founder of the Food Lies docuseries, to break down how we ended up trapped in a culture dominated by ultra-processed foods and confusing diet options. We unpack why so many popular diets fail, how to actually find satiety, and what human cultures around the world reveal about the link between plant-based diets and longevity (it’s not what you think). Brian also exposes the truth about seed oils, cholesterol, and why his health markers improved when he embraced a more animal-based approach. If you’re overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, this episode will help you finally make sense of it all. Topics Discussed: → Why are ultra-processed foods making us sick and hungry all the time? → Do plant-based diets really lead to longevity? → What do hunter-gatherer diets reveal about the best human diet? → How do harmful industrial oils stack up to traditional fats like olive oil and tallow? → Is cholesterol actually bad for you? Sponsored By: → Paleovalley | Save at 15% at https://www.paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code 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! → Timeline | Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 35% off your one month subscription of Mitopure Gummies at https://www.timeline.com/realfoodology35. → Cowboy Colostrum | Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code REALFOODOLOGY at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/realfoodology. → MASA | Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https://www.masachips.com/realfoodology and using code REALFOODOLOGY. → Our Place | Our Place is having their biggest sale of the year right now! Save up to 35% sitewide now through January 12th. Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/realfoodology, no code needed. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:05:19 - Calorie Myths: Processed vs. Whole Foods → 00:14:10 - Finding Satiety with Real Foods → 00:21:06 - Plant-Based Diets, Hunter Gatherers, + Longevity → 00:33:55 - Blue Zone Truths → 00:43:55 - Industrial Oils → 00:49:31 - Health, Politics & Government → 00:58:52 - Brian’s Workouts + Diet → 01:03:50 - Raw Milk for Beauty → 01:06:47 - Food Lies Docuseries Show Links: → Food Lies → Peak Human Podcast → Sapien Center Check Out: → Instagram → Sapien Center | 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

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

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

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

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