The Nutrient Dense Podcast (Hannah Aylward)
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| 23 Jan 2025 | Ep 5: Why Your Digestion Sucks Even When You Eat Clean | 00:53:08 | |
In this episode, I dive into why you may still be experiencing chronic digestive issues, despite eating clean. The gut healing journey can feel confusing. Most of the time, some of the first advice that we get is to start eliminating lots of foods and clean up the diet. Don't get me wrong, proper nutrition is an essential piece of overall health, but for some, it's not enough to eradicate digestive issues like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and other IBS symptoms. On top of that, further restriction can actually cause more damage than good. So if you feel like you eat a healthy diet, you avoid most ultra-processed foods, and your digestion is still a miss, this episode is for you.
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HOW TO ENTER: 🎧 Listen to an episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast (3 episodes dropping this week!) ☑️ Subscribe + Follow the show on Apple Podcasts 🌟 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts ⬇️ Comment on this Instagram post tagging a friend who would love to listen to the show (each tag is another entry!) ✨ Once you’ve completed these 4 steps, you’ll be entered to win!
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| 07 Jan 2025 | Ep 1: How Trauma Impacts Gut and Hormone Health | 01:04:37 | |
In this episode, I explore the intricate connection between trauma, gut health, and hormone health. We dive into the gut-brain connection, the role of the vagus nerve, and exactly how chronic stress can lead to digestive issues and a host of gut imbalances over time. We often ask ourselves which came first, our gut issues or our anxiety? The reality is: they are both influencing one another. If you feel like you’ve done a million gut protocols, and eventually end up back at square one - this is the episode for you.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:
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ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:We’re giving away ONE SPOT in the next round of my Healin’ Guts + Shakin’ Butts Program (over $6k in value)! HGSB is my signature group program for ditching your digestive issues, transforming your gut, and regaining your freedom once and for all. The only cost for you to cover will be your functional stool test & any needed supplements.
HOW TO ENTER: 🎧 Listen to an episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast (3 episodes dropping this week!) ☑️ Subscribe + Follow the show on Apple Podcasts 🌟 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts ⬇️ Comment on this Instagram post tagging a friend who would love to listen to the show (each tag is another entry!) ✨ Once you’ve completed these 4 steps, you’ll be entered to win!
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| 20 Mar 2025 | Ep 13: Functional Blood Work: Digging Deeper When All Your Labs Look “Normal” | 00:53:42 | |
Ever been told all of your labs look "normal" even though you feel like sh*t? Wondering if there is more to your health story that's being missed? In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I'm joined by Cecily from Team HAN as we dive into the intricacies of functional blood work and its differences from conventional blood tests. Functional labs can provide us with a much more in depth picture of your health at the root cause level. Most providers just aren't checking the right things. Did you know that conventional lab ranges are based off of the general population, of which many have underlying chronic diseases? Together we dive into everything from functional thyroid labs, to a full iron panel, what low vitamin D really means, and other missing pieces in your blood work that are essential to getting you feeling better.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:
CHAPTERS:03:14 Introducing Cecily: Functional Nutritionist 06:04 Understanding Functional Blood Work vs. Conventional Blood Work 08:53 The Importance of Functional Ranges in Blood Work 12:01 Integrating Blood Work with Stool Testing for Comprehensive Gut Health Assessment 14:51 A Deep Dive into Thyroid Panels 24:01 The Nuances of Vitamin D Levels and Inflammation 27:08 Iron Panel Insights and the Iron Recycling System 46:29 Connecting Gut Health and Thyroid Function
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| 09 Jan 2025 | Ep 3: Leaky Gut 101: The What, the Why, and How to Fix It | 00:52:16 | |
In this episode, I delve into the trendy topic of leaky gut, exploring its causes, symptoms, and how to fix it. We go into the importance of understanding the gut barrier and its functions, the role of the gut microbiome, and the various factors that contribute to leaky gut. Leaky gut doesn't just happen. It's the symptom of other underlying causes. Digging deeper, understanding and addressing root causes, and coming up with sustainable solutions is key. Completing a generic "leaky gut protocol" is simply not going to solve the issue. Stay until the end where we review actionable steps for improving gut health, including dietary changes, stress management techniques, and the significance of functional testing to identify your unique needs.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:
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ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: We’re giving away ONE SPOT in the next round of my Healin’ Guts + Shakin’ Butts Program (over $6k in value)! HGSB is my signature group program for ditching your digestive issues, transforming your gut, and regaining your freedom once and for all. The only cost for you to cover will be your functional stool test & any needed supplements.
HOW TO ENTER: 🎧 Listen to an episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast (3 episodes dropping this week!) ☑️ Subscribe + Follow the show on Apple Podcasts 🌟 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts ⬇️ Comment on this Instagram post tagging a friend who would love to listen to the show (each tag is another entry!) ✨ Once you’ve completed these 4 steps, you’ll be entered to win! CONNECT WITH HANNAH:
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| 13 Mar 2025 | Ep 12: Is Histamine Overload Causing Your Unexplained Symptoms? | 00:51:22 | |
Are you struggling with chronic, unexplained symptoms that no treatment seems to help? Ever been called a "mystery case"? Are you struggling with constant bloating, painful periods, diarrhea, headaches, and loads of food sensitivities? You may have a histamine issue. In this episode, I dive into all things histamine overload, discussing its symptoms, root causes, and how to overcome it. Together we'll discuss the intricate relationship between gut health, liver function, hormone balance, nutrient deficiencies and histamine overload. You'll walk away with a much better understanding of your complex symptoms and steps to take to overcome histamine overload.
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| 27 Feb 2025 | Ep 10: My Go-To Travel Hacks for Gut Health & Better Digestion | 01:06:43 | |
In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, we dive into all things healthy travel. This is a personal episode where I share all of my go-to tips and strategies to stay healthy and support gut health while traveling. We'll dive into everything from my favorite snacks to pack, travel exercise routines, supplements that I always bring, managing alcohol consumption and more. This one is packed with super helpful tips to prepare you for the test time you travel, whether it's for work, pleasure, or a nomadic lifestyle.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:
CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Holistic Health and Travel Hacks 05:35 Practical Tips for Maintaining Gut Health While Traveling 17:55 Movement and Exercise: Key to Blood Sugar Regulation and Better BMs 18:23 Hydration: The Essential Travel Companion 29:15 Morning Sun Exposure for Jet Lag and Fatigue 34:22 Gut Healthy Snacks to Pack 41:03 Supplements for Gut Health While Traveling 49:18 How to Order Out 56:32 "Healthier" Alcohol Hacks 01:03:56 Sleep Tips for Good Rest When Traveling
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| 13 Feb 2025 | Ep 8: Cortisol 101: High vs Low, Symptoms and Causes | 00:56:37 | |
In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I dive into the complexities of cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. I discuss the symptoms and causes of both high and low cortisol levels, and their impact on gut health, hormone health, energy levels, thyroid function, and more. Cortisol dysregulation is common in many of the clients that we see and it shouldn't be taken lightly. I explore various ways to support healthy cortisol levels to optimize energy, metabolism, digestion, and hormone health.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:
CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Cortisol: the what & why 03:09 Cortisol 101: High vs Low 15:13 How to Test Your Cortisol Levels 17:57 Strategies for Managing Cortisol Levels 29:41 Balancing Blood Sugar for Healthy Cortisol 40:01 Hormonal Balance: Cortisol and Progesterone 44:18 Gut Health x Cortisol 52:18 Practical Steps to Manage Cortisol Levels
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| 03 Apr 2025 | Ep 15: Bloating, Food Sensitivities, and Fatigue: Is SIBO the Culprit? | 00:56:17 | |
Have you been told that you have SIBO? Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) significantly impacts digestive health and is especially prevalent among those with chronic bloating, constipation, diarrhea and food sensitivities. It's important to understand that SIBO is not the real problem. The real problem that needs to be addressed is what actually caused the SIBO to happen. In this episode, we’ll dive into the many root causes of SIBO, the importance of the small intestine when it comes to your digestion and the flaws in conventional treatment approaches. Rather than relying on antibiotics or restrictive diets (like the low FODMAP diet), that often don't yield great results, it’s important that we dig deeper and uncover the root causes that led to the bacterial overgrowth. We’ll discuss the impact of medications, restrictive dieting, chronic stress, dysregulated circadian rhythms, poor digestion, mold exposure and poor thyroid health on SIBO.
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| 02 Jan 2025 | The Nutrient Dense Podcast Trailer | 00:01:19 | |
The go-to podcast for women who want to overcome their chronic digestive issues at the root cause level. Do you want to get rid of your chronic bloating and digestive issues? Are you sick of feeling exhausted, bloated, constipated and completely overwhelmed with what to do next with your health? Do you wish you had more time to really LIVE, without worrying about how your stomach is going to feel or if you’ll spend the next hours spiraling about your health? There’s a way to dig deeper and no longer live a life of managing your chronic health symptoms. Your body is always communicating with you. Your symptoms make sense. You just have to dig deeper than the traditional western approach. Hey, I’m Hannah Aylward, certified holistic health coach, functional gut health practitioner, and the Founder of HAN. Wanna learn how I did it? In this podcast, I will teach you how to: Pop in your headphones and lace up your sneakers. I’m about to show you how to take control of your health again and live the energy-filled, confident life that you deserve. Let’s dive in! Next Steps: Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz: Visit the Website: www.hannahaylward.com Email Us: support@hannahaylward.com | |||
| 08 Jan 2025 | Ep 2: The Difference Between Food Sensitivities vs Intolerances vs Allergies | 00:39:04 | |
In this episode, I dive deep into the differences between food sensitivities, food intolerances, and food allergies. If you are currently experiencing multiple food intolerances and sensitivities & feel like you’re reacting to everything that you eat - this episode is for you. So many people are dealing with food reactions, and are stuck chasing symptoms and expensive, unnecessary testing. Restrictive diets are never the answer - they’ll leave you with food fear, nutrient deficiencies, anxiety, and low gut bacterial diversity. And most importantly - they won’t actually heal your gut. In order to get to the bottom of food reactions, and be able to enjoy many different foods again, we have to dig deeper and understand the “why” behind the reaction. This episode breaks it all down for you.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:
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ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: We’re giving away ONE SPOT in the next round of my Healin’ Guts + Shakin’ Butts Program (over $6k in value)! HGSB is my signature group program for ditching your digestive issues, transforming your gut, and regaining your freedom once and for all. The only cost for you to cover will be your functional stool test & any needed supplements. HOW TO ENTER: 🎧 Listen to an episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast (3 episodes dropping this week!) ☑️ Subscribe + Follow the show on Apple Podcasts 🌟 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts ⬇️ Comment on this Instagram post tagging a friend who would love to listen to the show (each tag is another entry!) ✨ Once you’ve completed these 4 steps, you’ll be entered to win! | |||
| 20 Feb 2025 | Ep 9: Common Root Causes of Gut Issues | 00:44:40 | |
Ever wondered what is at the root of your chronic gut issues? What actually caused your gut to be so irritable and painful? In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I breakdown the major root causes of chronic gut and digestive issues that we most commonly see in practice. Hint: it's never just one thing. Understanding these underlying root causes is key to effectively minimize or eradicate digestive issues like bloating, constipation, food sensitivities and more.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:
CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Chronic Digestive Issues 05:07 Understanding Root Causes of Digestive Problems 10:02 The Impact of Stress on Gut Health 19:00 Dieting, Exercise, and Their Effects on Digestion 27:33 Blood Sugar Regulation and Its Impact on Digestion 30:51 Nervous System Dysregulation and Digestive Health 31:43 Toxins, Detoxification and Gut Health 35:22 The Impact of Medications on the Gut
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| 17 Apr 2025 | Ep 17: Decoding Your Gut: Functional Stool Testing Deep Dive | 00:52:48 | |
If you’ve already tested your gut with your gastroenterologist, gotten blood work, gone for a colonoscopy, but you still have loads of chronic digestive issues like bloating, food sensitivities, constipation or diarrhea… it's time for another test. Your pain and digestive problems are not just "in your head". You just haven't had the right testing yet. In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I dive into the significance of functional stool testing in addressing chronic digestive issues. Functional stool testing can offer us a deep dive into the health of your gut microbiome and digestive function. Ready to get to the root? Let's dive into comprehensive testing to help identify the root causes of your digestive problems.
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| 06 Feb 2025 | Ep 7: Common Gut Imbalances: SIBO, Candida Overgrowth, Dysbiosis, IBS & More | 00:37:08 | |
In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I discuss common gut imbalances seen in clients that are at the root of many chronic digestive issues, such as SIBO, Candida overgrowth, dysbiosis, and leaky gut. We also dig into IBS, including the underlying root causes of IBS symptoms. In this conversation, we review the symptoms, causes and complexities of common gut imbalances, along with what you can do to get better.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:
CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Common Gut Imbalances & Root Causes 11:30 Dysbiosis: An Imbalance of Gut Bacteria 16:36 Exploring SIBO: Causes and Symptoms 27:55 Understanding Candida Overgrowth 35:43 Exploring Leaky Gut 44:05 Gut Imbalances and Their Impact 52:58 Navigating Next Steps for Repairing
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| 30 Jan 2025 | Ep 6: Q&A with Team HAN: SIBO, mold toxicity, histamine overload & more | 00:59:11 | |
In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I'm joined by my team of Functional Medicine Dietitians to answer your questions on various topics including SIBO, mold illness, chronic stress, low stomach acid, histamine overload, and more. Together we share our personal health journeys that prompted us to get into this work, the significance of understanding root causes of digestive issues, and practical strategies for detoxification and improving gut health. We also break down where to start on your gut repairing journey if you're just getting started.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:
CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Nutrient Dense Podcast 01:01 Meet the HAN Team 08:33 Understanding SIBO: Causes and Symptoms 21:01 Mold Illness: Symptoms and Detoxification Strategies 31:14 Understanding Digestive Issues and Mold Detox 35:14 The Connection Between Hormones and Gut Health 40:44 Histamine Overload: Symptoms and Solutions 46:52 The Role of Stress in Gut Health 51:59 Where to Start on Your Gut Healing Journey
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| 10 Apr 2025 | Ep 16: Top 6 Gut Healing Mistakes | 01:01:05 | |
Have you been trying to heal your gut for years now? Tried the supplements, detox kits, and diet changes, but you're still struggling? After helping 1000+ people overcome their chronic digestive issues, there are a few common mistakes I see people making. In today's episode, I break down the top six gut healing mistakes people make when trying to repair their gut and ditch their digestive issues. If this is the year that you finally say goodbye to bloating, constipation and food sensitivities, you don't want to miss this one.
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| 06 Mar 2025 | Ep 11: Top 5 Tips for Balancing Your Blood Sugar | 00:48:53 | |
In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, we dive into all things blood sugar balance. I explain how blood sugar impacts your energy, hormones, inflammation, and even your skin. We’ll review my top five tips that you can act on ASAP to regulate your blood sugar levels and start seeing results immediately. Your blood sugar levels impact your gut health, hormone health, energy levels, sleep quality and so much more. Learning how to balance your blood sugar should be the starting point for any gut health journey. Let's dive in!
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| 16 Jan 2025 | Ep 4: Exactly How to Repair Your Gut After Antibiotics | 00:49:15 | |
In this episode, I dive into all things antibiotics and gut health. Antibiotics do a number on the gut, and can destroy both of the good and bad bacteria in the gut microbiome, causing further microbial imbalances. Heavy antibiotic use is a big contributor to conditions like SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and Candida overgrowth. Together in this episode, we'll dig into a step-by-step action plan for repairing the gut microbiome post-antibiotic treatment.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:
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ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: We’re giving away ONE SPOT in the next round of my Healin’ Guts + Shakin’ Butts Program (over $6k in value)! HGSB is my signature group program for ditching your digestive issues, transforming your gut, and regaining your freedom once and for all. The only cost for you to cover will be your functional stool test & any needed supplements.
HOW TO ENTER: 🎧 Listen to an episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast (3 episodes dropping this week!) ☑️ Subscribe + Follow the show on Apple Podcasts 🌟 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts ⬇️ Comment on this Instagram post tagging a friend who would love to listen to the show (each tag is another entry!) ✨ Once you’ve completed these 4 steps, you’ll be entered to win!
CONNECT WITH HANNAH:
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| 27 Mar 2025 | Ep 14: Chronically Stressed & Exhausted? Navigating Burnout & “Adrenal Fatigue” | 00:47:26 | |
Are you feeling exhausted, no matter how much sleep you get? Dealing with anxiety, weight gain, painful periods, cravings, hair loss, hormonal imbalances, or thyroid symptoms? Feel like you're too young to be this tired? In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I dive into burnout, adrenal fatigue, cortisol dysregulation and HPA-axis dysfunction and how they impact your overall health. This conversation covers the stages of stress response, the truths about adrenal fatigue, and deeper root causes to burnout. We'll dig into how your chronic stress can cause a disruption in adrenal, thyroid and gut function so you can gain clarity on what to do next to start feeling better.
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