Real Food Stories
Real Food Stories is where we stop overcomplicating food, and start getting honest about what actually works.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Because at the end of the day, food shouldn’t feel this hard, and it doesn’t have to.
Send questions and connect with Heather at heather@heathercarey.com or visit her website at www.heathercarey.com
Real Food Stories
Latest Episodes
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 yo...
Menopause and Intimacy: How Nutrition and Emotional Connection Can Transform Your Midlife Experience
Have you ever felt that intimacy and desire take a backseat during menopause? You're not alone. Join host Heather Carey in this enlightening episode of Real Food Stories as she welcomes Lori Davis, a board-certified family nurse practiti...
From Misinformation to Empowerment: Nutrition Insights for Weight Loss and Healthy Living During Menopause
Are you tired of the misleading narratives about weight loss and menopause flooding your social media feeds? Join host Heather Carey, a passionate nutritionist and chef, as she cuts through the noise and unveils the truth behind weight gain dur...
Unmasking Supplement Hype: Real Food Stories and Nutrition Insights for Women Facing Menopause Challenges
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the supplement hype surrounding menopause? You're not alone! In this enlightening episode of Real Food Stories, host Heather Carey dives deep into the misleading wellness culture that often targets women, p...
What Are Peptides and Why Is Everyone Talking About Them?
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the latest wellness trends like peptides and the pressure to conform to springtime dieting? Join host Heather Carey in this enlightening episode of Real Food Stories as she navigates the seasonal shift into spring...