Our Food System Is Making Us Sick, A Personal Journey to Food Advocacy, and Navigating the Organic Food Landscape with Courtney Swan

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. SPONSORS Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code GABBY at lumepodcast.com/GABBY! #lumepod= Fatty 15: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/GABBY and using code GABBY at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order. 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 For more Gabby: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices