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Real Food Stories

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by Heather Carey, MS

4.9(33 reviews)
253 episodes
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<p>Real Food Stories is where we stop overcomplicating food, and start getting honest about what actually works.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by culinary nutritionist Heather Carey, this podcast is a grounded, real-life take on eating well in midlife. If you’re tired of conflicting advice, wellness trends that promise everything, and the constant pressure to “optimize” your body, you’re in the right place.</p><p><br></p><p>Here, we talk about real food - how to cook it, how to enjoy it, and how to trust yourself around it again. But we also go deeper. Into the stories we’ve been told about weight, health, and aging. Into the habits that no longer serve us. And into the noise of the wellness world that can subtley pull us further away from what we actually need.</p><p><br></p><p>Heather brings her experience as a nutritionist and chef, along with her own lived experience of midlife, to cut through the confusion. You’ll hear conversations about metabolism, menopause, food trends, and the everyday reality of trying to take care of yourself without turning it into a full-time job.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn’t about perfection, restriction, or chasing the next fix. It’s about finding a steadier, more realistic way to eat - one that supports your health and still leaves room for your life.</p><p><br></p><p>Because at the end of the day, food shouldn’t feel this hard, and it doesn’t have to.</p><p><br></p><p>Send questions and connect with Heather at heather@heathercarey.com or visit her website at www.heathercarey.com&nbsp;</p>

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Why You're Exhausted in Midlife (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)

June 17, 2026

Why You're Exhausted in Midlife (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)

You can sleep eight hours, eat healthy foods, and still feel completely exhausted. In this episode of Real Food Stories, we're talking about the hidden reasons so many women feel tired, overwhelmed, and drained during midlife. If you've ever wondered why your energy feels low despite doing "all the right things," this conversation is for you. We explore the invisible energy drains that often go unnoticed, including decision fatigue, emotional labor, information overload, and the constant pres...

Episode thumbnail for Menopause and Intimacy: How Nutrition and Emotional Connection Can Transform Your Midlife Experience

May 26, 2026

Menopause and Intimacy: How Nutrition and Emotional Connection Can Transform Your Midlife Experience

Host Heather Carey interviews Lori Davis, a nurse practitioner and sex counselor, discussing how nutrition and emotional connection transform midlife intimacy during menopause.

Episode thumbnail for From Misinformation to Empowerment: Nutrition Insights for Weight Loss and Healthy Living During Menopause

May 19, 2026

From Misinformation to Empowerment: Nutrition Insights for Weight Loss and Healthy Living During Menopause

Nutritionist and chef Heather Carey interviews listeners about debunking weight loss myths and empowering healthy living during menopause.

253 total episodes available with 2 transcripts

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What is Real Food Stories?
<p>Real Food Stories is where we stop overcomplicating food, and start getting honest about what actually works.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by culinary nutritionist Heather Carey, this podcast is a grounded, real-life take on eating well in midlife. If you’re tired of conflicting advice, wellness trends that promise everything, and the constant pressure to “optimize” your body, you’re in the right place.</p><p><br></p><p>Here, we talk about real food - how to cook it, how to enjoy it, and how to trust yourself around it again. But we also go deeper. Into the stories we’ve been told about weight, health, and aging. Into the habits that no longer serve us. And into the noise of the wellness world that can subtley pull us further away from what we actually need.</p><p><br></p><p>Heather brings her experience as a nutritionist and chef, along with her own lived experience of midlife, to cut through the confusion. You’ll hear conversations about metabolism, menopause, food trends, and the everyday reality of trying to take care of yourself without turning it into a full-time job.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn’t about perfection, restriction, or chasing the next fix. It’s about finding a steadier, more realistic way to eat - one that supports your health and still leaves room for your life.</p><p><br></p><p>Because at the end of the day, food shouldn’t feel this hard, and it doesn’t have to.</p><p><br></p><p>Send questions and connect with Heather at heather@heathercarey.com or visit her website at www.heathercarey.com&nbsp;</p>
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