Real Food Mental Health

About Real Food Mental Health

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 whole-person approaches to mental and physical health through real-food nutrition 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.

Publisher

Cody Cox, CMHC, FNTP

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Nov 2024

Latest episode

14 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

62 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Apr 2026

   059: Not Going to Therapy Because of Trauma?

   This is a quick check-in episode! I want to make sure you know that I appreciate you listening to my show, even though I haven't published an episode in a while. But this episode also provides some thoughts on trauma preventing people from going to therapy.

2. 

   16 Jan 2026

   058: Living the Wise Traditions Way - My Personal and Professional Journey

   In this solo‑recorded episode, I walk listeners through the full set of questions I fielded on a recent discussion panel at the Nourish to Flourish Conference. Using the Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) principles as a backbone, I share how those ideas reshaped my own health, my family’s daily habits, and the way I work with clients. Why I First Turned to Weston A. Price The “aha” moment – personal health clues, professional curiosity, and the first traditional food that sparked change (yes, liver and bone broth!). How the Principles Shifted My View of Health Beyond the clinic – changes in shopping, cooking, family meals, and daily rituals that now feel non‑negotiable. Nutrient‑Dense Foods in My Kitchen Non‑negotiables: raw dairy, organ meats, fermented condiments, unrefined salt, and gelatinous bone broth. A quick tour of my fridge/pantry for listeners who imagine peeking inside. The Single WAPF Principle That Transforms Clients Why it matters: Emphasizing nutrient‑dense whole foods (organ meats, eggs, raw dairy, shellfish) consistently produces the biggest clinical improvements. Connecting Nourishment to My Discipline Gut, oral, and mental health: Early signals I spot (teeth alignment, digestion patterns, mood stability) that reveal a shift toward true nourishment before symptoms appear. Visible Signs of a Nourished Body What surprises people: stronger teeth, wider dental arches, steadier mood, better digestion—often within weeks. Mindset, Stress & Emotional Nutrition How stress blocks intake and why slowing down, mindful eating, and community support are essential for the body to receive nutrients. Modern Challenges for Families Convenience vs. tradition: The biggest hurdles (time pressure, fear of “going extreme,” perfectionism) and the mental baggage families carry. Why Community & Local Chapters Matter Grassroots power: How local WAPF chapters turn theory into lived experience, create sustainable food networks, and give families a sense of belonging. Transformations Seen When Families Join a Chapter Real‑world outcomes: Stories of families who moved from fragmented meals to cohesive, nutrient‑rich plates and reported increased vitality and cohesion. One Simple First Step for Listeners Start small: Add a daily serving of a traditional, nutrient‑dense food (e.g., a spoonful of raw butter, a cup of bone broth, or a handful of fermented veggies). Getting Involved Locally How to act: Find a nearby WAPF chapter, attend a workshop, volunteer at a community farm, or simply start a “traditional food night” with friends.

3. 

   8 Jan 2026

   057: The New US Dietary Guidelines

   This is a solo recording where Cody discusses the new principles taught in the US Dietary Guidelines and his opinions on them. He doesn't agree with it all! Key points: Recommendation on saturated fat remains at 10% of daily calories Emphasis on real food. That means food that comes from a farm, not a factory. Eat protein, even red meat. Eat fat, even tallow and butter. LIMIT carbohydrates, especially grains and sugars. For more information, see realfood.gov (realfood.gov). Want a jumpstart on eating real, whole foods? Check out the RESTART program, starting January 12th at 10:00 AM MST! See beavercreekwellness.com/restart (beavercreekwellness.com/restart) for more details. Subscribe and review and check back for more soon. To support Cody and the production of this podcast, go to ⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠ (https://www.ko-fi.com/codycox) To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products, ⁠visit the dispensary⁠ (https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/beavercreek). Visit Cody’s website at ⁠beavercreekwellness.com⁠ (https://www.beavercreekwellness.com/) where you can read more about him and schedule sessions.

Who has been a guest on Real Food Mental Health

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Gabe Dough
• Christa Biegler RD
• Rebecca Stuart NTP
• Emma Donovan
• Dr Torkil Færø

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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