#309 Courtney Swan (Real Foodology) Unpacking Our Food System
#309 Courtney Swan (Real Foodology) Unpacking Our Food System  
Podcast: The Gabby Reece Show
Published On: Mon Feb 17 2025
Description: 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.CHAPTERS00:00 The Importance of Food in Our Lives00:51 Unpacking the Food System and Its Corruption03:13 Personal Journey to Food Advocacy06:11 Understanding Nutrition and Its Impact09:00 The Role of Agriculture in Food Quality12:06 Glyphosate and Its Health Implications14:53 Navigating the Organic Food Landscape18:01 Consumer Power and Political Advocacy21:07 The Future of Farming and Technology23:55 Hope and Resilience in Food Advocacy37:14 The Dangers of Desertification and Soil Health39:11 The Connection Between Food and Well-being40:37 Facing Pushback in Advocacy43:42 The Importance of Food in Our Lives46:47 Navigating Food Choices While Traveling50:58 Understanding Seed Oils and Their Impact53:01 Common Sense in Nutrition58:05 Detoxing and Supporting Our Bodies01:02:54 Cooking at Home and Dietary Changes01:06:20 Choosing Clean Products for Health01:07:52 The Importance of Clean Water01:11:05 Health Impacts of Modern Living01:12:02 Empowerment in Health Choices01:18:09 Navigating Parenting and Health Decisions01:21:06 Informed Consent in Health01:22:42 Diversity in Nutrition01:25:27 Getting Involved in Food Policy01:27:17 Balancing Career and MotherhoodFor more Gabby:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficialThe Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.