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87: Can Food Really Heal Your Body? An OBGYN Explains
What if the most powerful medicine isn't found in a prescription bottle—but on your plate?
In this episode of Meet Me in the Penthouse, Amy and Molly sit down with Dr. Rachel Swim, an Omaha-based OB-GYN pursuing certification in culinary medicine, to explore the powerful connection between food, gut health, hormones, sleep, mood, and long-term wellness.
From the Mediterranean diet to the gut microbiome, Dr. Swim shares why nutrition may be one of the most overlooked tools in modern healthcare—and how small changes can create significant improvements in overall health.
✨ In this episode:
Whether you're navigating hormone changes, struggling with energy, looking to optimize your health, or simply curious about how food affects your body, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.
Join us for our first ever LIVE show at the Hurrdat Sports Bar in La Vista for Confidence and Cocktails!
Get tickets now:
Meet Me In The Penthouse: Cocktails & Confidence! | Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill
🌐 Learn more:
Sisters Next Door
📚 Resources Mentioned:
Galveston Diet
This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel!
Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome + Meet Dr. Rachel Swim
1:20 – Why Molly Knew She Needed This Guest
2:45 – What Is Culinary Medicine?
4:00 – The Book That Changed Everything (Fiber Fueled)
5:45 – Why Most Doctors Aren't Trained in Nutrition
8:00 – Feeling Frustrated With Traditional Advice
10:00 – Discovering Culinary Medicine
11:30 – Following Intuition & Making the Decision
13:00 – Why Women's Health Starts Earlier Than We Think
14:30 – Gut Health, Pregnancy & Prevention
16:00 – What Culinary Medicine Actually Teaches
17:45 – Food Preparation Matters More Than You Think
19:00 – Autoimmune Conditions & Anti-Inflammatory Eating
20:00 – The Mediterranean Diet Explained
21:45 – How Two Small Changes Can Lower Health Risks
23:00 – Why Most Adults Don't Eat Enough Variety
24:30 – Is Nutrition Different For Everyone?
25:00 – Community, Loneliness & Health
26:30 – Why Food Is Social
28:00 – The Gut-Brain Connection Explained
30:00 – The Yuka App & Making Better Food Choices
31:30 – Why Healthy Food Doesn't Have to Be Miserable
33:00 – Following Your Calling & Trusting Your Intuition
34:20 – What "Meet Me in the Penthouse" Means to Dr. Swim
35:15 – Final Thoughts + Share This Episode
#MeetMeInThePenthouse #WomensHealth #GutHealth #FoodIsMedicine #Nutrition #CulinaryMedicine #Wellness #HealthyLiving
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By Molly Kroeker and Amy MosserWhat if the most powerful medicine isn't found in a prescription bottle—but on your plate?
In this episode of Meet Me in the Penthouse, Amy and Molly sit down with Dr. Rachel Swim, an Omaha-based OB-GYN pursuing certification in culinary medicine, to explore the powerful connection between food, gut health, hormones, sleep, mood, and long-term wellness.
From the Mediterranean diet to the gut microbiome, Dr. Swim shares why nutrition may be one of the most overlooked tools in modern healthcare—and how small changes can create significant improvements in overall health.
✨ In this episode:
Whether you're navigating hormone changes, struggling with energy, looking to optimize your health, or simply curious about how food affects your body, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.
Join us for our first ever LIVE show at the Hurrdat Sports Bar in La Vista for Confidence and Cocktails!
Get tickets now:
Meet Me In The Penthouse: Cocktails & Confidence! | Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill
🌐 Learn more:
Sisters Next Door
📚 Resources Mentioned:
Galveston Diet
This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel!
Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome + Meet Dr. Rachel Swim
1:20 – Why Molly Knew She Needed This Guest
2:45 – What Is Culinary Medicine?
4:00 – The Book That Changed Everything (Fiber Fueled)
5:45 – Why Most Doctors Aren't Trained in Nutrition
8:00 – Feeling Frustrated With Traditional Advice
10:00 – Discovering Culinary Medicine
11:30 – Following Intuition & Making the Decision
13:00 – Why Women's Health Starts Earlier Than We Think
14:30 – Gut Health, Pregnancy & Prevention
16:00 – What Culinary Medicine Actually Teaches
17:45 – Food Preparation Matters More Than You Think
19:00 – Autoimmune Conditions & Anti-Inflammatory Eating
20:00 – The Mediterranean Diet Explained
21:45 – How Two Small Changes Can Lower Health Risks
23:00 – Why Most Adults Don't Eat Enough Variety
24:30 – Is Nutrition Different For Everyone?
25:00 – Community, Loneliness & Health
26:30 – Why Food Is Social
28:00 – The Gut-Brain Connection Explained
30:00 – The Yuka App & Making Better Food Choices
31:30 – Why Healthy Food Doesn't Have to Be Miserable
33:00 – Following Your Calling & Trusting Your Intuition
34:20 – What "Meet Me in the Penthouse" Means to Dr. Swim
35:15 – Final Thoughts + Share This Episode
#MeetMeInThePenthouse #WomensHealth #GutHealth #FoodIsMedicine #Nutrition #CulinaryMedicine #Wellness #HealthyLiving