Real Food Mental Health

This is a quick check-in episode! I want to make sure you know that I appreciate you listening to my show, even though I haven't published an episode in a while. But this episode also provides some thoughts on trauma preventing people from going to therapy.

In this solo‑recorded episode, I walk listeners through the full set of questions I fielded on a recent discussion panel at the  Nourish to Flourish Conference . Using the Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) principles as a backbone, I share how those ideas reshaped my own health, my family’s daily habits, and the way I work with clients. Why I First Turned to Weston A. Price The “aha” moment  – per...

PLEASE NOTE: This episode was updated to include more content at the end on the afternoon of January 8th! Content includes Cody's thoughts on responses from MD's and Dietitians in the media. Some of the backlash is that the new guideline document is only 10 pages, whereas previous versions were over 100 pages. But be aware that they are merely trying to make this an easier read for the lay...

Today's episode is with Gabe Dough, an entrepreneur with personal experience healing his own gut and associated health problems. You'll hear a bit about his story and we'll also dive into the science of dysbiosis and how to correct it using real food and lifestyle changes. Find Gabe's product at goodbru.com . Subscribe and review and check back for more soon. To support Cody and th...

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Do you deal with chronic stress, exacerbated by adrenal fatigue, thyroid problems, and manifesting as "I just can't deal with life right now?" This episode is for those of us who feel like we are on the verge of burnout. Featuring Christa Biegler, RD. You can find her at christabiegler.com or her podcast Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself Subscribe an...

💡 Episode Summary In this episode, Cody reconnects with one of his very first guests, Rebecca Stuart , to explore the intersection of homeschooling, health, and holistic living in today’s post-pandemic world. They discuss how families are rethinking education, health, and freedom—and how nutrition, environment, and mindful parenting all play a role in raising resilient, critical-thinking kids. Re...

Listen through to the end of the episode for a bonus! 🧠 Episode Overview In this inspiring conversation, Cody sits down with fellow holistic psychotherapist Emma Donovan, MA, LPC to explore what it really means to take a holistic approach to mental health. They unpack the difference between “holistic,” “integrative,” and “conventional” therapy, and discuss Emma’s groundbreaking concept of Regener...

🌿 Episode Summary In this episode, Cody shares insights and takeaways from the recent Wise Traditions Conference hosted by the Weston A. Price Foundation in Salt Lake City. From the incredible nutrient-dense meals served to the deep dives into gut health, raw milk, and controversial new biology perspectives — this episode unpacks the leading edge (and sometimes provocative) conversations happenin...

💫 Episode SummaryIn this episode of Real Food Mental Health, Cody Cox sits down with Dr. Torkil Færø—Norwegian physician, filmmaker, and author of The Pulse Cure—to explore how heart rate variability (HRV) can transform the way we understand stress, recovery, and overall well-being. Dr. Færø shares insights from his 26 years in medicine and his own personal journey to reclaim health after burnout...

In this episode of Real Food Mental Health, host Cody Cox sits down with Dr. JC Allen, a chiropractor and neuroscientist based in Logan, Utah, who integrates Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) into his practice. Together, they explore how emotions can become physically trapped in the body, how the nervous system responds to unresolved trauma, and what it re...

Episode Summary If you’ve ever struggled with picky eaters, childhood eczema, food sensitivities, or your own gut issues, this episode of Real Food Mental Health is packed with solutions. Cody Cox sits down with Jessica Ramdhany Thomas , a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and microbiome specialist, to explore how gut health impacts everything from digestion and immunity to mood, behavior, and long...

PLEASE NOTE: While I say that this is a video episode, it's actually not. Unfortunately, I had trouble getting the video to upload so I converted it to audio instead. Episode Summary In this special episode of Real Food, Mental Health , host Cody Cox shares his recent appearance on the TV show Invisible Condition . Cody opens up about his personal journey with anxiety, depression, and ADHD, an...

What if the key to mental health lies in how your brain makes and uses energy? In this episode of Real Food Mental Health , host Cody Cox sits down with Dr. Matt Bernstein, a board-certified psychiatrist and pioneer in metabolic psychiatry. Together, they explore how nutrition, lifestyle, and metabolic health directly influence the brain—and how these tools can transform recovery from conditions l...

Have you ever stood in the grocery aisle staring at food labels—“organic,” “all-natural,” “low-fat,” “cage-free,” “pasture-raised”—and wondered what they really mean? In this episode, Cody Cox welcomes back Katie Kirklin , Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor and Registered Nurse, for a practical conversation about how to cut through the confusion and find truly nourishing foods for you and yo...

I'm taking a bit of a break this week because back-to-school time is a very busy time of year for healthcare providers! It's ironic; people generally don't want to take care of their health during the summer, then in September and October, all of a sudden, they are interested again and my schedule fills up. This is a brief episode where I review my services and mention a few resources...

Episode Summary: Your poop is more than a waste product—it’s a daily health report. In this episode of Real Food Mental Health , Katie Kirklin , Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor and Registered Nurse, explains how your bowel movements can reveal important clues about your digestion, detoxification, and even your mental health. Katie shares her journey from conventional nursing to holistic n...

I know I already had an episode on sleep (a solo episode), but I thought it would be nice to have a guest to talk with on the subject. Welcome Jade Twombly! She is a nutritional therapy practitioner and loves to talk about sleep. In this episode, we discuss sleep hygiene and the science behind why sleep is so important and what you can do to improve the quality, not just the quantity of your sleep...

There are a lot of people who don't know how to cook anymore! We are so busy with life that we grow up eating fast food and ultra-processed garbage. But no one is to blame; it's not like we do this on purpose (at least, not most of us). But how do you learn to cook when you were never taught growing up? It's easier than you think, and in today's episode, we talk about just that. Jo...

Episode Summary: In this compelling episode of Real Food Mental Health , host Cody Cox speaks with Sylvie Beljanski, a French lawyer-turned-health advocate who is continuing the legacy of her father, Dr. Mirko Beljanski—a pioneer in natural cancer research. Sylvie shares her powerful story of uncovering and defending her father’s suppressed cancer treatments based on natural plant extracts and RNA...

Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of Real Food Mental Health , host Cody Cox sits down with Jeff Pearson—speaker, author, nonprofit director, and host of Invisible Condition on e360TV. Jeff shares his powerful journey of living with hydrocephalus, a condition that has required him to undergo seven brain surgeries since infancy. Cody and Jeff dive deep into the challenges of living with in...

Episode Summary In this transformative episode of Real Food Mental Health , host Cody Cox sits down with spiritual healing expert and author Beatty Carmichael to explore the spiritual root causes behind chronic pain, anxiety, depression, addiction, and even autoimmune disease. With a background rooted in a family of medical doctors and over 25 years in business, Beatty brings a unique and systemat...

Host: Cody Cox, Holistic Nutritionist & Licensed Psychotherapist Guest: Dr. Melissa Sell – Expert in German New Medicine (GNM) Summary: In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Melissa Sell introduces us to the powerful science of German New Medicine (GNM) —a revolutionary approach that connects emotional trauma to chronic physical and mental illness . We explore how unresolved emotional shocks can...

If you’ve been searching for natural ways to heal trauma , overcome anxiety, or finally move past emotional blocks—this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, licensed trauma therapist Tammy Valicenti explains how she blends EMDR therapy , Internal Family Systems (IFS) , and somatic techniques to help clients recover from PTSD, anxiety, and chronic stress faster than with conventional talk t...

Have you been considering becoming a therapist or counselor? Do you know which degree to get? Do you wonder what it's like in the day-to-day after graduation? This episode is for you! Your host, Cody Cox, discusses his experience with graduate school, including disappointments, and what it was like to get clinical supervision and finally to get independently licensed and become self-employed....

Episode Summary: In this enriching episode of Real Food Mental Health , Cody Cox sits down with Dr. Tom Ingegno, a seasoned acupuncturist and integrative medicine expert with over 23 years of clinical experience. Together, they explore the expansive world of East Asian medicine, the philosophy behind acupuncture and cupping, and how these ancient modalities are supported by modern science to suppo...