🌿 Episode SummaryIn 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 happening in the holistic wellness world today.🍽️ Highlights The Food Experience: Learn how the conference meals embodied Weston A. Price principles — organic, local, properly prepared, and full of life-giving nutrients. Workshops Worth Trying: From sourdough and cheese-making to the reminder that simple, traditional skills can outshine factory-made foods. Raw Milk Reality Check: Cody explores the nutritional benefits of raw milk, its enzyme and vitamin content, and why it may be easier to digest for some people compared to pasteurized milk. The GAPS Diet Explained: A look into Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride’s Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet — its focus on gut healing, connection to mental health, and practical applications for families. Toxins, Glyphosate, and Gut Health: How modern lifestyles and synthetic fragrances disrupt our microbiome — and why fermented foods like sauerkraut may help counteract daily exposures. Healing Food Sensitivities: Cody discusses the idea of intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”) and how food allergies may not be permanent when gut health is restored. Pregnancy, Children, and Gut Foundations: The importance of nourishing foods before conception and during early childhood for lifelong health — and how fussy eating can signal gut imbalances. Controversial Conversations: Hear about emerging views from speakers like Dr. Tom Cowan and Drs. Mark and Samantha Bailey, who challenge mainstream ideas about viruses, Lyme disease, and modern medicine. Core Message: Holistic health isn’t about fear or quick fixes — it’s about empowerment, education, and returning to nature’s wisdom.🧩 Key Takeaways True wellness begins with whole, properly prepared foods. Gut health is central to both mental and physical well-being. Detoxification and reducing toxic load are daily acts of self-care. Always keep an open mind — but also use discernment when exploring new health ideas.🔗 Resources Mentioned Weston A. Price Foundation: westonaprice.orgReal Milk Finder: realmilk.comEnvironmental Working Group (EWG): ewg.org Books by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride: Gut and Psychology Syndrome Gut and Physiology Syndrome💬 Join the ConversationHave thoughts on raw milk, gut health, or these controversial health topics?Leave a comment on Spotify or message Cody on social media — your questions and reflections may be featured in an upcoming episode!

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💫 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. Together, Cody and Dr. Færø discuss how wearable devices like Garmin, Oura Ring, and Whoop can act as “a doctor on your wrist,” providing real-time feedback on stress, sleep, food reactions, and lifestyle balance.

🩺 What You’ll Learn: What heart rate variability (HRV) actually measures—and why a higher HRV is a good thing How HRV reveals the balance between your sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems Why Garmin stands out among wearable health trackers The surprising ways that food, alcohol, and sleep habits affect your HRV and stress levels How breathing exercises and slow exhalation can instantly improve HRV The eight lifestyle habits that can extend your life by up to 24 years Why taking personal responsibility for your health is more powerful than any prescription🌿 Key Takeaways Alcohol is the #1 stressor on HRV—minimize it to support recovery and longevity. Stop eating 3–4 hours before bed to improve sleep quality and HRV. Simple breathwork—four seconds in, six seconds out—can instantly calm your nervous system. HRV is a window into your physiology, showing how daily habits influence your inner balance. Lifestyle medicine is preventive medicine—what you do daily shapes your health decades from now.📘 About the GuestDr. Torkil Færø is a Norwegian general practitioner, emergency physician, filmmaker, and author of The Pulse Cure. His work bridges medicine, technology, and lifestyle science, showing how we can use wearable data to take control of our health.🌍 Website: thepulsecure.com📚 Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and major audiobook platforms.

🔗 Resources Mentioned: The Pulse Cure by Dr. Torkil Færø Garmin Wearables and Body Battery metrics The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk HRV-focused practices like HeartMath and mindful breathingConnect with Cody: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with anyone who might benefit from these insights. * Have questions or suggestions? Send Cody a message on Signal Messenger: cox.07* Follow Cody on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ for more tips and conversations about holistic nutrition, mental health, and family wellness.* To support Cody and the production of this podcast, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠⁠⁠⁠* Visit his website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠beavercreekwellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can read more about him and schedule sessions.

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 really means to approach healing from a whole-person perspective.Dr. Allen explains how NET helps uncover and release stored emotions using muscle testing, breathing, and acupuncture points—combining neuroscience with holistic principles. They also discuss the connections between NET, Emotion Code, EMDR, and applied kinesiology, and why true wellness means addressing both emotional and physical root causes.

💬 Key Topics Discussed What Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) is and how it works How emotions can become physically stored in the body The difference between NET and the Emotion Code The science behind muscle testing and how it reflects nervous system responses Real-world research showing NET’s impact on brain scans and physiological markers How diet, gut health, and adrenal function influence emotional well-being The importance of playfulness, curiosity, and self-reflection in healing Integrating body-based therapies with talk therapy for more complete healing👤 About Dr. JC AllenDr. JC Allen, D.C., M.S., is a licensed chiropractor with advanced training in neuroscience, Applied Kinesiology, and Neuro Emotional Technique (NET). He practices in Logan and Bluffdale, Utah, where he helps clients uncover and resolve the emotional roots of physical and mental health challenges. His approach blends structural alignment, emotional processing, and nervous system regulation for deep, lasting healing.🌐 Website: chiropracticsoul.com📸 Instagram: @mindbodysoulchiropractic

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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-term wellness.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why gut health is the foundation of mental and physical wellness.

• The difference between the GI Map and shotgun metagenomics testing—and why newer gut testing methods may give more accurate results.

• How the gut produces serotonin, GABA, and other neurotransmitters that influence mood, focus, and anxiety.

• Simple, practical ways to support picky eaters with nutrient-dense foods rich in iron and zinc.

• Why long-term probiotic supplements aren’t always the answer—and how fermented foods and diverse fiber can better support the microbiome.

• Functional nutrition tips for eczema, food sensitivities, and childhood gut health.

Key Topics Covered:

• Pediatric gut health and early microbiome development

• Strategies for introducing whole foods to kids

• Supporting mental health through nutrition

• Foods and supplements that strengthen the gut lining and reduce inflammation

• The connection between gut diversity, immunity, and metabolism

About Today’s Guest:
Jessica Ramdhany Thomas is a nutritional therapy practitioner, microbiome specialist, and educator who helps families heal and thrive by addressing gut health at the root. With a background in biology, psychology, and education, Jessica translates the latest gut microbiome science into real-world strategies for parents and children.

Where to Connect with Jessica:

• Instagram: @madewholistic

• Call/Text: (813) 670-3467

Resources Mentioned:

• Gut testing options: BiomeFx, Tiny Health

• Fermented food ideas: sauerkraut juice, yogurt, kimchi, miso, sourdough

• Key nutrients: iron, zinc, vitamin D, and short-chain fatty acids

Episode Takeaway:
Supporting your gut microbiome isn’t just about digestion—it’s about building a strong immune system, improving mental health, and helping kids (and adults) thrive long-term.

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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, and how food and lifestyle choices became pivotal in transforming his mental health. Together with host Jeff Pearson, they explore the intersection of nutrition, psychotherapy, and invisible conditions, shedding light on why addressing root causes—not just symptoms—is essential for true healing.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how diet impacts mood, why mental health struggles often go unseen, and how patience and compassion can make all the difference in supporting ourselves and others.

• Cody’s early struggles with depression and anxiety—and how social connections and lifestyle shifts changed everything.

• Why nutrition is often overlooked in conventional mental health care.

• The difference between psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists.

• What “bio-individuality” means and why there’s no true one-size-fits-all diet.

• How invisible conditions like mental illness, ADHD, or learning disorders affect daily life—and how compassion can bridge the gap.

• The role of hope, faith, and purpose in navigating mental health challenges.

• Learn more about Cody’s work: Beavercreekwellness

• Connect with Jeff Pearson’s nonprofit: Hydro With Hope

“Hope can be a tricky thing for people who don’t see their purpose. To me, it’s a spiritual crisis if they don’t have that hope—but it can be found as you develop that sense of purpose.” – Cody Cox

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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 your family.

Together, Cody and Katie unpack:

• Whole foods vs. ultra-processed foods: Why single-ingredient foods are the foundation of health.

• Organic vs. all-natural: What’s regulated, what’s marketing fluff, and how to make smarter choices.

• Greenwashing tactics: The sneaky ways companies use packaging, colors, and words to make unhealthy products look healthy.

• Eggs, meat, and dairy labels: Cage-free, free-range, pasture-raised, grass-fed, grass-finished—what actually matters.

• The truth about GMOs/bioengineered foods and why they’re best avoided.

• Eating well on a budget: Tips like shopping seasonally, buying frozen, and using the Dirty Dozen & Clean 15 lists.

• Cleaner living beyond food: How to choose safer cleaning and personal care products with help from EWG.

• Local and sustainable options: From farmers’ markets to backyard chickens to community apps like Farmish.

Katie also shares resources such as the Weston A. Price Foundation, realmilk.com, ewg.org and EatWild.com for finding local farmers and higher-quality food sources.

Find the 2025 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists here.

👉 Where to find Katie:

• Website: katiekirklin.com

• Instagram: @katiekirklinnutrition

  
  

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  • Follow Cody on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ for more tips and conversations about holistic nutrition, mental health, and family wellness.
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  • To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products, ⁠⁠⁠⁠visit my dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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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 that may be of interest to you.

Read more about me at beavercreekwellness.com

Register for the Wise Traditions conference at wisetraditions.org

Have a great week!

Cody Cox