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Nutrition · Courtney Swan

Realfoodology

by Courtney Swan

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.

Latest episodes

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Choosing the Best Meat for Your Health | Autumn Smith of Paleo Valley

313: We’ve been taught to fear meat, but what if the quality, source, and way it’s raised matter more than we think? In this episode with Autumn Smith from Paleo Valley,

Sep 1
1 h 20 min

Can You Rewire Your Brain? The Power of Neurofeedback | Angie Noack

312: Our brains are constantly being shaped by our environment, stress, sleep, and daily habits. In this episode, we’re breaking down how neurofeedback can support brain

Aug 25
1 h 05 min

How to Read Food Labels + Find Healthier Grocery Swaps

311: Navigating the grocery store can feel overwhelming, especially when so many products are marketed as “healthy” without actually having the ingredients to back it up.

Aug 18
1 h 19 min

How to Build a Healthier Metabolism & Live Longer | Dave Asprey

310: There’s so much noise in the health and wellness space that it can be hard to know what’s actually worth your time. This conversation is all about cutting through th

Aug 11
1 h 03 min

Why LEDs Are Wrecking Your Sleep, Energy & Hormones | Brian Richards

309: In today’s episode, I’m joined by Brian Richards, founder of SaunaSpace, to explore why light may be one of the most overlooked factors in our health. We discuss the

Aug 4
1 h 11 min

Answering Your Questions on Mold, Detoxing, Wellness Trends & More

308: In this episode, Hector joins me for another Ask Me Anything where we catch up on everything that's been happening behind the scenes and answer your most-asked healt

Jul 28
45 min

Answering Your Most-Asked Questions: Pregnancy, Wellness & More

307: In this Ask Me Anything episode, I’m joined by my husband, Hector, to answer your most-asked questions about health, wellness, pregnancy, fertility, hormone health,

Jul 14
1 h 05 min

Why America's Food System Is Making You Sick | Jason Karp

306: In this episode, I’m joined by Jason Karp, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of HumanCo and Hu Kitchen, to talk about what’s really happening in our food system an

Jul 7
1 h 10 min

My Pregnancy Update + Answering Your Toughest Questions

305: Welcome back to another AMA! Hector joins me again as we answer your questions on pregnancy, birth prep, wellness trends, and more. I share a candid update on how I’

Jun 23
26 min

The Hidden Causes of Chronic Illness Most Doctors Miss | Dr. Charlie Fagenholz

304: Today I'm joined by Dr. Charlie Fagenholz to discuss frequency medicine, muscle testing, and the hidden factors that may be affecting our health. We explore the conn

Jun 16
1 h 04 min

Everything We Changed To Create A Non-Toxic Home

303: In today’s episode, Hector and I share everything we’ve learned about creating a healthier home after discovering toxic mold in our rental property. We discuss the i

Jun 9
56 min

The Skin Healing Ingredient Everyone Should Know About | Justin Gardner

302: In today’s episode, I’m joined by Justin Gardner, founder of Active Skin Repair, to discuss why so many people are swapping out traditional products like Neosporin f

Jun 4
41 min

The Truth About What We’re Feeding Our Pets | Dr. Judy Morgan

301: In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Judy Morgan to talk about the truth behind the pet food industry, prescription diets, overvaccination, and what our dogs and ca

May 26
1 h 43 min

What’s Actually In Our Water? PFAS, Chlorine & Pharmaceuticals | Jane Emma

300: I’m joined by Jane Emma to talk about something that impacts every single one of us every day: water. We break down what’s actually in our tap water, the difference

May 19
1 h 16 min

Why So Many Women End Up With C-Sections: Birth Interventions Explained | Dr. Stuart Fischbein

299: I’m joined by Dr. Stuart Fischbein to have an honest conversation about modern pregnancy, birth culture, and why so many women feel fearful going into labor. We talk

May 12
1 h 32 min

The Truth About Folic Acid: MTHFR, Prenatals & What to Take Instead | Dr. Ben Lynch

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. fol

May 5
1 h 25 min

Is Your House Poisoning You? Navigating Toxic Mold, Landlords, and the Law | Kristina Baehr

297: I’m joined by environmental toxin attorney Kristina Baehr to unpack a topic that’s far more common - and serious - than most people realize: mold exposure and how it

Apr 28
1 h 42 min

Pregnancy Decisions Explained: Rh Factor, Testing & Birth Choices | Emily Stanwyck

296: I’m joined by Emily Stanwyck to dive into the conversations around pregnancy, birth, and the medical system that many women aren’t fully informed about. We talk thro

Apr 21
1 h 23 min

From Losing My Mom to Leaving Our Home Overnight

295: In this solo episode, I’m sharing a personal life update and opening up about a really challenging season. Over the past few months, I’ve been navigating the loss of

Apr 14
37 min

Ask Me Anything: My Pregnancy, Fertility & What I Actually Do Daily | Drake Peterson

294: In this ask-me-anything episode, I’m joined by my podcast producer Drake Peterson as I answer your questions on fertility, PCOS, pregnancy, and what it really looks

Apr 7
36 min

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Position in the Nutrition chart (US), last 90 days.

#1
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days in the top 3 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Realfoodology ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 16, 2026).

#149 ▼ 7 Health & Fitness US
#10 ▲ 2 Nutrition US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I like her podcast but the last few months it’s been only about her pregnancy. I understand she is excited but it’s just getting a little boring to listen to and I find myself skipping her episodes now. I appreciate all the information for pregnancy but it’d be nice to hear about other topics too.

KRM2025! · Jun 2026

Realfoodology has become my new favorite health and wellness podcast! Courtney does a great job delivering meaningful information without the clickbait or fear-mongering some other podcasts seem to have. She takes a very calm and relatable approach. I am also pregnant so I have loved listening to her talk about her pregnancy and being able to relate to her symptoms so I don’t feel so alone.

Alorasb · Apr 2026

It was a pleasure to join Courtney on Realfoodology. She asked thoughtful and relatable questions that made it easy to explore complex topics like toxins, mold, MCAS, and functional medicine in a clear and empowering way. Courtney created a warm space for both science and real-life application, and I appreciated her genuine curiosity and commitment to helping her listeners feel informed, supported, and hopeful. A meaningful conversation and a wonderful host.

dr_kellymccann · Dec 2025

Courtney brings amazing information and guests on her podcast. I love how she presents information and asks questions I’ve been dying to ask myself. I am so thankful she puts in the work on a broad range of helpful subjects.

Meowmeix · Nov 2025

Tells everyone to “seek the truth” outside of their “echo chamber,” yet she only exists in the world of Fox News & other right wing media personalities. She’s the ultimate gaslighter, operating under the guise of “imagine being against making America healthier?” while sowing distrust in any science that doesn’t fit her narrative. It’s disappointing to find someone who I agree with on many things regarding our broken food system yet feel like I can’t trust her information based on her extremely slanted perspective. If she were actually a “critical thinker,” she would be critical of this administration too.

arualyvep · Apr 2025

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