Real Food Mental Health – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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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

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• To support Cody and the production of this podcast, go to ⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠
• To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products, ⁠visit the dispensary⁠.
• Visit Cody’s website at ⁠beavercreekwellness.com⁠ where you can read more about him and schedule sessions.

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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  • Have questions or suggestions? Send Cody a message on Signal Messenger: cox.07
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  • To support Cody and the production of this podcast, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • 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

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 nutrition, breaking down her three roots, many branches functional nutrition model. We cover what healthy poop looks like, what different stool colors might indicate, and simple, natural ways to improve digestion.

We also explore the gut-brain connection—why 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut, how inflammation affects mood, and how small, consistent changes can lead to lasting wellness.

If you want to improve your digestion, balance your hormones, and support your mental health naturally, this episode is your step-by-step guide.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How functional nutrition works to address root causes of health issues

• Signs of healthy bowel movements & what your poop says about your health

• The three roots, many branches model for digestive health

• Common stool colors and what they may indicate (and when to see a doctor)

• The “non-negotiable trifecta” for healing: sleep, poop, and blood sugar balance

• Simple strategies to improve digestion without drastic diets

• How the gut-brain axis impacts mood, anxiety, and overall mental health

• Why fiber, hydration, and mindful eating are essential for gut health

Keywords to Note for SEO:
gut health, digestion, poop health, healthy bowel movements, functional nutrition, gut-brain connection, mental health, constipation, diarrhea, stool color chart, detoxification, serotonin production, digestive health tips

Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Katie’s Website: Katie Kirklin Nutrition

• Instagram: @KatieKirklinNutrition

• Functional Nutrition Alliance (Andrea Nakayama’s program)

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• To support Cody and the production of this podcast, go to ⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠
• To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products, ⁠visit the dispensary⁠.
• Visit Cody’s website at ⁠beavercreekwellness.com⁠ where you can read more about him and schedule sessions.

• gut health

• gut microbiome

• probiotics for gut health

• prebiotics vs probiotics

• high-fiber foods for gut health

• fermented foods for digestion

• gut health and mental wellness

• how to heal your gut naturally

• functional nutrition for digestion

• gut-brain connection

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. We also discuss the importance of doing certain things in the morning that help your sleep for the next night!

Some of this episode might be a review of things I've already discussed in previous episodes, and some of it is new. Either way, enjoy!

Find Jade at moveholistichealthandnutrition.com.

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• To support Cody and the production of this podcast, go to ⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠
• To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products, ⁠visit the dispensary⁠.
• Visit Cody’s website at ⁠beavercreekwellness.com⁠ where you can read more about him and schedule sessions.

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.

Josh Noland is the host of the Health Unfiltered podcast. He is passionate about helping people help themselves.

Check out Josh's podcast (and an interview with Cody) here.

Today, we cover topics like:

What kitchen equipment you need

Methods for cooking

Simple principles of cooking

Tips for keeping cooking less stressful

Find Josh at joshnoland.com.

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• To support Cody and the production of this podcast, go to ⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠
• To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products, ⁠visit the dispensary⁠.
• Visit Cody’s website at ⁠beavercreekwellness.com⁠ where you can read more about him and schedule sessions.

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 fragments, and how she turned adversity into action by launching the Beljanski Foundation and a supplement company to carry forward his groundbreaking work.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The story of Dr. Mirko Beljanski and his revolutionary discovery of plant-based compounds that selectively target cancer cells

• How political and pharmaceutical interests sought to suppress this promising natural cancer treatment

• The role of environmental toxins—including diet, water, air, and skincare products—in contributing to both cancer and mental health issues

• The gut-brain connection and how compromised digestion leads to emotional and immune dysfunction

• How RNA fragments developed by Dr. Beljanski support blood cell regeneration, serotonin production, and mood during chemotherapy or chronic illness

• Practical steps to reduce your toxic load, support your liver, and embrace holistic detoxification

• Why the packaging of even organic products matters—and what materials are safest

• Sylvie’s thoughts on inflammation as the root cause of disease and the importance of reducing toxic exposures daily

Resources & Mentions:

• ⁠The Beljanski Foundation⁠ – Research and publications on natural cancer therapies

• ⁠Maison Beljanski⁠ – Sylvie’s company offering her father’s plant-based formulations

• ⁠Sylvie Beljanski's personal website⁠

  
  

  Subscribe and review and check back for more soon.

  • To support Cody and the production of this podcast, go to ⁠⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠⁠
  • To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products, ⁠⁠visit the dispensary⁠⁠.
  • Visit Cody’s website at ⁠⁠beavercreekwellness.com⁠⁠ where you can read more about him and schedule sessions.

  
  

  
  

  Keywords

  • Natural cancer treatment

  • Holistic cancer healing

  • Environmental toxins and health

  • Gut-brain connection

  • Functional medicine for cancer

  • Plant-based cancer therapy

  • Inflammation and chronic disease

  • Natural detox strategies

  • Non-toxic living

  • Integrative oncology

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 invisible medical conditions—from arthritis and fibromyalgia to schizophrenia and ADHD—and the misunderstandings that often surround them. They also explore the link between physical illness and mental health, the parasympathetic nervous system's role in healing, and the importance of holistic approaches including diet, mindfulness, and faith.

Whether you live with an invisible condition or support someone who does, this conversation is a powerful reminder: you’re not alone, there is hope, and there’s a community that understands.

Topics covered:

• Jeff’s journey with hydrocephalus and multiple brain surgeries

• The inspiration behind Invisible Condition, Jeff’s weekly TV show

• The stigma and misunderstanding of invisible illnesses

• How diet, gut healing, and functional nutrition can support chronic conditions

• Exploring parasympathetic activation for healing

• Faith, mindfulness, and coping with fear and uncertainty

• Alternatives to conventional medicine and the need for integrative care

“Not everything is as it seems. You never know what someone is going through—especially when it’s invisible.” – Jeff Pearson
“Faith, for me, means trusting that no matter the outcome of surgery, I’ll either wake up to my wife’s face or the face of Jesus—and I’m okay with either.” – Jeff Pearson
“Doctors are not gods. They are people with jobs—and you can get a second opinion.” – Cody Cox

Resources:

• Hydro With Hope – Jeff’s nonprofit supporting families with hydrocephalus

• Invisible Condition TV Show or on YouTube

Catch Jeff Pearson every Tuesday and Friday at 12pm ET / 9am PT on e360TV’s Invisible Condition, where he interviews guests thriving despite hidden health challenges.

Cody will also appear on Invisible Condition on August 8—stay tuned for more!

📧 TV Show Inquiries: invisiblecondition@e360tv.com
📧 Hydrocephalus Support: jeff@hydrowithhope.org

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• To support Cody and the production of this podcast, go to ⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠
• To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products, ⁠visit the dispensary⁠.
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Keywords:

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 systematic approach to healing that combines alternative health, prayer therapy, and spiritual wellness. His method, outlined in his book The Prayer of Freedom, has helped thousands overcome conditions that traditional medicine and psychotherapy often struggle to treat—many within 24 hours.

This episode includes a powerful live demonstration where Cody experiences immediate relief from inflammation—showcasing how spiritual healing can influence physical health. Beatty also discusses the science of intergenerational trauma, the role of conscience, and how unforgiveness, soul ties, and other hidden emotional patterns may be silently affecting your body and mind.

🔍 What You'll Learn in This Episode
✅ What “spiritual root causes” of illness really are
✅ How chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and addictions may be symptoms of unresolved spiritual issues
✅ Why trauma from past generations can impact your health today (intergenerational trauma)
✅ The science-backed connection between unforgiveness and physical disease
✅ How to break negative spiritual ties (unholy soul ties)
✅ Why Beatty’s prayer method has a 90% success rate
✅ How to self-heal using the step-by-step method in The Prayer of Freedom
✅ How holistic psychotherapy and spiritual healing overlap in practice

📚 Resources Mentioned
➡️ Book: ThePrayerofFreedomBook.com – Direct access to Beatty's transformational book and free worksheet
➡️ New Website (Coming Soon): BeattyCarmichael.com – Courses, events, and additional resources
➡️ Connect with Host Cody Cox on Signal: @cox.07

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• To support Cody and the production of this podcast, go to ⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠
• To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products, ⁠visit the dispensary⁠.
• Visit Cody’s website at ⁠beavercreekwellness.com⁠ where you can read more about him and schedule sessions.

spiritual healing, chronic pain relief, mental health recovery, trauma healing, intergenerational trauma, holistic therapy, spiritual root causes, addiction recovery, emotional healing, alternative health solutions