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Real Food Mental Health

Cody Cox, CMHC, NTP

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 59

Real Food Mental Health is your go-to podcast for discovering holistic mental health solutions. Hosted by nutritional and metabolic psychotherapist, Cody Cox, this podcast explores integrative approaches to mental and physical health through real food and natural wellness practices. Each episode delves into metabolic psychiatry, functional nutrition, and mind-body connection techniques designed to address root causes of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and stress. Since being holistic means not just focusing on one aspect of health, we may sometimes branch out to other health topics.

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056: Is Your Gut Healthy? with Gabe Dough

Episode 56

Thursday, December 11, 2025 • Duration 40:41

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 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.

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055: Chronic Stress, Adrenal Fatigue, and Thyroid Dysfunction with Christa Biegler, RD

Episode 55

Thursday, November 27, 2025 • Duration 58:33

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 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.

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054: The Homeschool Advantage: Nutrition, Mental Health, and Family Freedom with Rebecca Stuart, NTP

Episode 54

Thursday, November 6, 2025 • Duration 01:03:27

💡 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.

Rebecca shares her personal journey through over a decade of homeschooling, her creative approaches to individualized learning, and how she integrated whole-food nutrition and wellness into her children’s education.

Topics:

Rebecca’s homeschooling journey and what inspired her to start
Why more families are turning to homeschooling post-pandemic
Navigating vaccine laws, exemptions, and homeschool freedom
Affordable and creative ways to build your own homeschool curriculum
Learning styles, child development, and the importance of play
Nutrition, food dyes, and how diet impacts children’s mental health
Balancing parental burnout and self-care while homeschooling
Teaching kids critical thinking, emotional awareness, and boundaries
The power of conversation and repair in healthy parent-child relationships
The future of education and nurturing lifelong learners

Rebecca’s Online High School Health Course: LibertyWellnessAndCo.com
A semester-long course for homeschoolers that teaches teens how to take ownership of their physical and emotional health.
Sherri Gilford’s Health Curriculum for Kids (Ages 6–11) — playful, Weston A. Price-inspired family health learning.

053: Regenerative Mental Health with Emma Donovan

Episode 53

Friday, October 31, 2025 • Duration 47:16

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🧠 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 Regenerative Mental Health — a philosophy that goes beyond root cause healing to ask: How can we live so well that symptoms don’t arise in the first place?

Defining “Holistic” Therapy: Looking beyond mindfulness or energy work to truly address the whole person — body, mind, spirit, environment, and community.
Conventional vs. Integrative vs. Holistic Therapy: Why symptom management alone isn’t enough and how integration doesn’t always equal holistic.
What is Regenerative Mental Health? A forward-thinking model for prevention and sustainability in mental wellness.
Root Causes of Mental Illness: From trauma and toxic environments to spiritual disconnection and tech overuse — how modern life fosters disconnection.
Reconnection Practices: Exploring Emma’s Holistic Wellness Questionnaire and tools like the Wellness Wheel for self-assessment and awareness.
Medication and Mental Health: A nuanced discussion on when medication may serve as a temporary bridge versus a long-term solution.
The Therapeutic (Naturopathic) Order: Understanding the pyramid of interventions — from foundational lifestyle supports to high-force interventions. See more about this here.
Convenience Culture & Disconnection: How comfort and technology weaken our resilience — and what we can learn from nature.
Considering depression as both a biological and adaptive response to imbalance.

052: My Takeaways from the Wise Traditions Conference 2025

Episode 52

Thursday, October 23, 2025 • Duration 59:01

🌿 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 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.

051: The Power of Heart Rate Variability with Dr. Torkil Færø: Listening to Your Body’s Pulse

Episode 51

Thursday, October 16, 2025 • Duration 37:56

💫 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.

050: How Neuro Emotional Technique Bridges the Gap Between Physical and Emotional Health with Dr. JC Allen

Episode 50

Thursday, October 9, 2025 • Duration 34:03

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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049: Gut Health, Picky Eaters, and Microbiome Support with Jessica Ramdhany Thomas

Episode 49

Friday, October 3, 2025 • Duration 33:31

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 .

048: Food as Medicine & Invisible Conditions with Cody Cox, CMHC, NTP

Episode 48

Friday, September 26, 2025 • Duration 56:50

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

047: Metabolic Brain Health and Why it Matters with Matt Bernstein, MD

Episode 47

Thursday, September 18, 2025 • Duration 57:17

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 like depression, bipolar disorder, and even schizophrenia.

Dr. Bernstein shares his journey from traditional psychiatry into functional and metabolic approaches after witnessing profound changes in patients using ketogenic therapies. He explains why therapeutic ketogenic diets differ from weight-loss versions, the importance of monitoring labs and ketones, and the lifestyle factors—like exercise, sunlight, and stress management—that make the biggest difference for brain and body health.

Whether you’re a clinician, a patient, or simply curious about the connection between food, metabolism, and mental health, this conversation will leave you inspired and informed.

How metabolic psychiatry is reshaping mental health care
Why the brain sometimes “starves” for energy despite normal blood sugar
The differences between therapeutic ketogenic diets and popular “keto-friendly” foods
Key lifestyle practices—like exercise, sunlight, and mind-body work—that amplify metabolic brain health
How gut health, supplements, and lab testing tie into psychiatric outcomes
The role of insulin resistance in both physical and mental illness
Practical tips for finding the right clinician trained in metabolic therapies

Books:
- Brain Energy by Dr. Christopher Palmer
- Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind by Dr. Georgia Ede
- Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means
Technology tools:
- Blood ketone meters (Keto-Mojo)

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