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Feb 2025
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#309 Courtney Swan (Real Foodology) Unp...

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About this episode

Gabby Reece and Courtney Swan, founder of Real Foodology, discuss the critical importance of food in our lives and the corruption within the food system. Courtney shares her personal journey from a music career to becoming a food advocate, emphasizing the impact of nutrition on health. The discussion covers the role of agriculture, the dangers of glyphosate, the benefits of organic food, and the power of consumers to drive change. Swan also highlights the importance of political advocacy and the future of farming through technology and regenerative practices, while maintaining a hopeful outlook on the resilience of our bodies and the potential for systemic change.


CHAPTERS

00:00 The Importance of Food in Our Lives

00:51 Unpacking the Food System and Its Corruption

03:13 Personal Journey to Food Advocacy

06:11 Understanding Nutrition and Its Impact

09:00 The Role of Agriculture in Food Quality

12:06 Glyphosate and Its Health Implications

14:53 Navigating the Organic Food Landscape

18:01 Consumer Power and Political Advocacy

21:07 The Future of Farming and Technology

23:55 Hope and Resilience in Food Advocacy

37:14 The Dangers of Desertification and Soil Health

39:11 The Connection Between Food and Well-being

40:37 Facing Pushback in Advocacy

43:42 The Importance of Food in Our Lives

46:47 Navigating Food Choices While Traveling

50:58 Understanding Seed Oils and Their Impact

53:01 Common Sense in Nutrition

58:05 Detoxing and Supporting Our Bodies

01:02:54 Cooking at Home and Dietary Changes

01:06:20 Choosing Clean Products for Health

01:07:52 The Importance of Clean Water

01:11:05 Health Impacts of Modern Living

01:12:02 Empowerment in Health Choices

01:18:09 Navigating Parenting and Health Decisions

01:21:06 Informed Consent in Health

01:22:42 Diversity in Nutrition

01:25:27 Getting Involved in Food Policy

01:27:17 Balancing Career and Motherhood


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