Thanksgiving is here! 🎉 In this fun holiday edition of the Happy Healthy Life Podcast, Dr. Rob and Dr. Randy mix myth-busting with metabolism-friendly Thanksgiving swaps and a hilarious “This or That” game.You’ll learn:Why you don’t just “catch” a cold from other peopleWhat “terrain vs. germ theory” really means for your immune systemWhy antibiotics may make you feel better short term—but at a costHow to build a strong metabolic foundation so one holiday meal doesn’t derail youHappy Healthy approved swaps for turkey, stuffing, desserts, rolls, oils, and moreHow to navigate Thanksgiving intentionally instead of going into a 6-month “food vacation” 😅They’ll also share:How to sequence your food on Thanksgiving for better blood sugar and energyWhy seed oils are a 2-year commitment you don’t want in your bodyTips for walking, hydrating, and using tools like Crave Control and Thermostat Burn+Special shoutouts to sourdough, SCT oil, Go Organic Eats, and all the real-food wins 🦃💥 Know your metabolism score:👉 Visit metabolismscore.com to see where your metabolism stands before the holidays.🛍️ Metabolic-friendly products & programs:Check out our metabolically focused products and programs and use code PODCAST at checkout for savings on select items.🛑 Ditch the seed oils:Grab your seed oil allergy card at seedoilallergy.com and take it with you to restaurants so you can protect your metabolism anywhere you eat.⏰ Timestamps / Chapters00:00 – Welcome to the Happy Healthy Life Podcast00:27 – Thanksgiving week & “Happy Healthy This or That” intro0:53 – Recap of last week: cold & flu myths and “can you catch a cold?”2:15 – Germ theory vs. terrain theory & what “getting sick” really is3:52 – Coughing, mucus, fevers & detox: your body doing the right thing5:21 – “I had to take an antibiotic” – why you didn’t have to6:19 – What antibiotics actually do (adrenals, adrenaline & crash)7:52 – How early conditioning, vaccines & nervous system responses shape behavior10:03 – Unfiltered relatives & funny Thanksgiving table stories11:55 – This or That begins!12:00 – Turkey: dark meat vs. white meat (and what matters metabolically)13:38 – Stuffing vs. mashed potatoes (and sweet potato upgrades)15:19 – Canned cranberry vs. fresh homemade cranberry salsa16:35 – Pumpkin pie vs. pecan pie (and mom’s lard pie crust)17:36 – Mid-episode: metabolism score & metabolic products18:12 – Biscuits vs. rolls + sourdough and better ingredient swaps19:23 – Jarred gravy vs. homemade gravy20:14 – Happy Healthy approved Thanksgiving swap list20:20 – Swap seed oils for butter, ghee, coconut oil & SCT oil21:48 – Seed oil allergy cards & navigating restaurant food22:20 – Swapping processed rolls for sourdough & leftover turkey sandwiches23:27 – Metabolic dessert ideas & Go Organic Eats shoutout24:44 – Real food vs. ultra-processed: retraining your palate25:27 – Bring your own Happy Healthy dish (BYOF)25:33 – Food sequencing strategy: start with protein & good fats27:09 – Eat intentionally, don’t “vacation meal” yourself into 6 months off27:53 – Crave Control & Thermostat Burn+ for cravings and blood sugar30:16 – Walking/dancing before and after meals (WAM & DAM)30:40 – Why skipping meals backfires & leads to late-night dessert binges31:49 – One meal won’t ruin you if your metabolic foundation is solid32:36 – Black Friday deals, protocols & metabolism program discounts33:24 – Rapid-fire This or That: pies, naps vs. walks, football vs. games34:54 – Sweet potato casserole vs. roasted sweet potatoes35:28 – Sausage stuffing vs. cornbread stuffing & cornbread traditions37:13 – Gratitude: why we’re thankful for our Happy Healthy family37:50 – Final outro & where to follow the Happy Healthy GuysConnect with Us📸 Instagram: @theh2life▶️ YouTube & Facebook: The Happy Healthy Guys