Nourished Living

Courtney Podany

Nourished Living is a holistic wellness podcast for women who want to nourish their bodies beyond food, through grounded nutrition, nervous system regulation, energetics, and a deeper connection to nature and self. Hosted by Courtney Podany, Nutritional Therapist and Certified Personal Trainer with over 15 years of experience, this podcast bridges science and intuition to help you feel more regulated, resilient, and at home in your body. Each episode offers realistic, sustainable shifts, from blood sugar balance and digestion to mindset, movement, and daily rituals, that fit into real life. No diets ever. No deprivation. Just supportive practices that help your body feel safe, nourished, and energized. If you’re ready to move out of survival mode and into a more vibrant, connected way of living, hit subscribe and begin your journey to truly nourished living. Follow Courtney on Instagram:  @healthywithcourtneyy https://www.instagram.com/healthywithcourtneyy/ Work with Courtney:  https://stan.store/nourished_living_

  1. MAR 27

    BONUS! Guided Exercise To Identify Hidden Stressors - A Sneak Peek Inside Wildly Regulated

    This is a special bonus episode pulled directly from a recent live training I hosted, How to Stop Living in Survival Mode, and it’s one I knew I needed to share with you. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in your head… there’s a good chance it’s not just what’s happening around you, it’s the hidden stressors running in the background that haven’t been fully processed. In this episode, I guide you through a simple but powerful exercise using Kidlin’s Law to help you:  Identify the stressors you may not even realize are affecting you  Turn those stressors into clear, actionable awareness  Shift your brain out of overthinking and into solution mode This is the kind of work that actually helps you move out of survival mode, not just temporarily feel better. And if this resonates with you, this is just a small glimpse into the deeper work we do inside Wildly Regulated: my program designed to help you feel calm, grounded, and in control of your body again. Mentioned in This Episode  Kidlin’s Law: “If you write the problem down clearly, you’ve solved half of it” 🔥 Want to Go Deeper? If you found this exercise helpful, you’ll love what we do inside Wildly Regulated. This program was born out of my own journey of trying to heal my anxiety while living for years with an undiagnosed chronic illness. Everything I teach inside isn’t theory, it’s the exact practices I’ve used to regulate my nervous system, support my body, and finally feel like myself again. Inside Wildly Regulated, you’ll learn how to:  Regulate your nervous system in real time  Support your body with balanced, blood sugar–friendly nutrition  Identify and work through your personal stressors and triggers  Create simple daily rhythms that bring calm and stability  Build a sustainable, realistic approach to your health Stop Living in Survival Mode ✨ Learn more + join here: https://stan.store/nourished_living_/p/wildly-regulated  🎧 Loved This Episode? If this resonated with you, take a screenshot, share it on Instagram, and tag me @healthywithcourtneyy I love seeing what’s landing for you. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of the Nourished Living Podcast 🤍

    10 min
  2. MAR 16

    40 - Sugar Is Making Your Symptoms Worse... Especially Anxiety!

    Sugar is everywhere in our modern diet, and while it may taste good in the moment, it can have a major impact on how we feel physically and mentally. In this episode of the Nourished Living Podcast, Courtney breaks down how refined sugar affects your body, why it can worsen symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, and irritability, and how blood sugar spikes and crashes can leave you feeling shaky, overwhelmed, and craving more sweets. You’ll learn how to identify hidden sugars in packaged foods, what to look for on nutrition labels, and simple ways to enjoy sweetness without throwing your body into a blood sugar roller coaster. If you struggle with anxiety, energy crashes, or intense sugar cravings, this episode will help you understand what’s happening in your body and how to make simple swaps that support more stable energy and a calmer nervous system. What You'll Learn in This Episode How refined sugar impacts blood sugar and insulin levelsWhy blood sugar spikes and crashes can trigger anxiety symptomsHidden sources of sugar on nutrition labelsThe many names sugar can appear as in packaged foodsHealthier alternatives to refined sugarSimple sweet snack ideas that support stable blood sugarHealthier Sweet Options Mentioned: Local honey100% pure maple syrupApplesauceRipe bananasAgave syrupCoconut sugarDatesBetter Sweet Treat Ideas: 70% or higher dark chocolateApples with peanut butter (a balance of carbs, fat, and protein)Trail mix with dark chocolate chips, nuts, seeds, and dried fruitHomemade baked goods using natural sweetenersHidden Names for Sugar to Watch For (Screenshot!): Ingredients ending in “syrup” (corn syrup, brown rice syrup, caramel syrup)Ingredients ending in “ose” (glucose, fructose, dextrose)Malt ingredients (barley malt, maltodextrin, maltose)Cane and crystal ingredients (cane juice, cane crystals)Any ingredient containing “sugar” (beet sugar, confectioner's sugar) Anything that begins with "iso-" (isoglucose)Always check both the nutrition label and the ingredient list to get the full picture of what’s in your food. Free Webinar If anxiety is something you struggle with, join me for a FREE LIVE training to help you begin regulating your nervous system and creating more calm in your daily life. How to Stop Living in Survival Mode: Create Calm as Your Baseline In this training you’ll learn: How to reduce anxiety naturallyHow to move your body out of fight-or-flight modeHow to begin using food as medicine for your nervous systemSimple in-the-moment tools to calm anxiety when it hitsSave your spot here! Connect with Courtney:  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your support helps more people discover the podcast and learn how to nourish their bodies naturally. Instagram: @healthywithcourtneyy

    16 min
  3. FEB 2

    37 - How I Manage My Anxiety

    In Part 2 of this anxiety series, Courtney shares exactly how she manages and reduces her anxiety using food, nutrition, and nervous system regulation. Building off Part 1, where she shared her personal experience with anxiety, this episode is packed with practical, doable tools you can start using today to calm your body, regulate your blood sugar, and step out of fight-or-flight. This episode is especially for you if you feel anxious, irritable, overwhelmed, or stuck in your head and want natural, supportive ways to feel calmer and more grounded. In This Episode, We Cover: Nutrition Tools to Reduce Anxiety Why blood sugar regulation is foundational for anxietyWhy skipping meals or eating carbs alone can increase anxietyCourtney’s experience with refined sugar and anxietyWhy eating before coffee matters for nervous system healthHow to start noticing which foods personally trigger anxiety for youNervous System Regulation Practices Vagus nerve massage (and how to do it)Grounding barefoot in natureJournaling to release anxious thoughts and identify triggersBreathworkImportant Reminders You don’t need to do all of these tools at onceDifferent tools will work at different timesAnxiety management is about practice and repetition, not perfectionRegulating your nervous system is not about fixing yourself, but supporting your bodyFree Resource Everything shared in this episode starts with nervous system regulation, which is why Courtney created her free 10-Minute Calm Morning Routine. This simple, doable routine helps teach your body that it’s safe—before the day starts asking too much of you. 👉 Grab the free Calm Morning Routine here Work with Courtney

    23 min
  4. JAN 19

    36 - My Journey with Anxiety

    In this deeply personal episode, Courtney shares her lived experience with anxiety for the very first time—without an outline, without teaching, and straight from the heart. From realizing that not everyone feels constant internal tension, to navigating postpartum anxiety, people-pleasing, boundary-setting, and the pressure of a fast-paced world, this episode offers an honest look at what anxiety has felt like throughout her life. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head, overwhelmed by the future, or disconnected from your body, this episode will help you feel less alone and remind you that healing doesn’t have to be all or nothing. In This Episode, We Discuss: What anxiety has felt like throughout Courtney’s lifeRealizing that constant anxiety isn’t “normal” for everyoneHow anxiety shows up physically (tightness, heaviness, racing thoughts)The role of people-pleasing, boundaries, and fear of others’ opinionsPostpartum anxiety after both pregnanciesThe power of getting out of your head and back into your bodyWhy anxiety often means we’re living in the future instead of the presentPart 2 of this series will focus on how Courtney manages anxiety through food, nervous system regulation, and simple daily practices you can realistically incorporate into your life. Free Resource Mentioned: Get your 10-Minute Calm Morning Reset HERE! A free guide designed to help you start your day feeling calm, grounded, and regulated without adding more to your plate. Includes: A quick version for busy morningsA slower, expanded option when you have more timeConnect with Courtney: Instagram: @healthywithcourtneyy Work with Courtney

    19 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
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2 Ratings

About

Nourished Living is a holistic wellness podcast for women who want to nourish their bodies beyond food, through grounded nutrition, nervous system regulation, energetics, and a deeper connection to nature and self. Hosted by Courtney Podany, Nutritional Therapist and Certified Personal Trainer with over 15 years of experience, this podcast bridges science and intuition to help you feel more regulated, resilient, and at home in your body. Each episode offers realistic, sustainable shifts, from blood sugar balance and digestion to mindset, movement, and daily rituals, that fit into real life. No diets ever. No deprivation. Just supportive practices that help your body feel safe, nourished, and energized. If you’re ready to move out of survival mode and into a more vibrant, connected way of living, hit subscribe and begin your journey to truly nourished living. Follow Courtney on Instagram:  @healthywithcourtneyy https://www.instagram.com/healthywithcourtneyy/ Work with Courtney:  https://stan.store/nourished_living_