The Balance with Britt Podcast

Holistic Britt Nutrition

The Balance with Britt Podcast is your go-to space for real, practical conversations about holistic health. Hosted by Brittany Nicholson, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, each episode breaks down complex health topics like managing stress, supporting digestion, balancing hormones, and improving sleep, but without the fluff or fad diets. Whether you’re feeling burnt out, bloated, or just looking for simple ways to feel better, this podcast is all about finding a sustainable, balanced approach to wellness that actually works for your life. Tune in for expert guests, relatable advice, and tips that empower you to take control of your health, one step at a time!

  1. May 14

    Using Food as Medicine (Realistically) & The Biggest Gut Health Mistakes Keeping you Bloated and Exhausted

    If you’ve been trying to “eat healthy” but still struggling with bloating, low energy, stress, cravings, or digestive issues… this episode is for you. In today’s solo episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast, Britt breaks down what “food as medicine” actually means in a realistic, sustainable way and shares the gut health mistakes she sees women making. You’ll learn how nutrients like antioxidants, vitamin C, magnesium, omega-3s, fibre, protein, iron, and B vitamins support your gut, nervous system, stress response, energy, and overall health… without needing to obsess over food or follow restrictive diets. This episode is packed with nutrition tips for busy women who want to support their gut health naturally and feel better in their bodies. In This Episode, We Cover: -What “food as medicine” actually means =How antioxidants help protect your cells from damage -The role of vitamin C in stress, adrenal health, collagen production, and immunity -Why magnesium is essential for stress, sleep, digestion, and nervous system support -Omega-3 fatty acids and their anti-inflammatory benefits -Why fibre is foundational for gut health and blood sugar balance -The importance of protein for energy, hormones, and gut repair -Common signs your body may need more iron and B vitamins -The biggest gut health mistakes Britt sees women making -Why restrictive diets often backfire -The connection between stress and digestion -Simple, realistic nutrition habits that actually support gut healing Top Gut Health Mistakes Discussed: -Cutting out too many foods too quickly -Ignoring digestion and eating in a stressed state -Skipping balanced meals and blood sugar support -Relying too heavily on supplements -Trying to overhaul your entire routine overnight -Overlooking the gut-stress connection  Connect with Britt 🙌🏼 Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started. Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration. Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!) 1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!) DISCOUNTS -SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15 -SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT Disclaimer: The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physici...

    25 min
  2. Apr 9

    Your Symptoms Aren’t a Failure: Food as Medicine & Advocating for Your Health

    If you’ve ever felt dismissed, stuck in a cycle of symptoms, or overwhelmed trying to “fix” your health, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Amy Kapeller, Integrative & Functional Nutrition Specialist and founder of Unbridled Holistic Health. Amy specializes in women’s health, hormones, and autoimmunity, and brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this conversation. We talk about what it really looks like to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system, how to build a supportive health team, and why nervous system support is often the missing piece in chronic illness. Amy also shares how she shifted from restriction to using food as a tool for healing, plus simple, realistic ways to start supporting your body without adding more overwhelm. This episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t come from doing more, it comes from doing what actually works for your body. In this episode, we cover:  Amy’s journey navigating chronic illness and feeling unheard  How to advocate for yourself and ask better questions  What a supportive health team should look like  Red flags to watch for in practitioners  Nervous system support and why it matters (and how to do it!!) Using food as medicine without restriction  Foundational nutrition principles for chronic symptoms  What empowered healing really means Lifestyle non negotiables if you're dealing with chronic illnessConnect with Amy: Website: https://l.bttr.to/v7PZr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridledholistichealth/ Email: unbridledholistichealth@outlook.com Practitioner Mentorship: https://l.bttr.to/6FTGb Connect with Britt 🙌🏼 Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started. Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration. Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!) 1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!) DISCOUNTS -SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15 -SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT Disclaimer: The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physici...

    1h 12m
  3. 11/20/2025

    Low Stomach Acid, Bloating, and Fatigue: How to Fix Digestion at the Root with Holistic Nutritionist Maryanne Wayland

    If you have bloating, reflux, low energy, constipation, or feel like every meal is a guessing game for your gut, this episode is going to make so many things finally click. This week on The Balance with Britt Podcast, I’m joined by Holistic Nutritionist Maryanne Wayland, a women’s gut health specialist who helps her clients get to the bottom of stubborn digestive symptoms through functional testing and root cause work. Together, we unpack everything you have never been taught about stomach acid. Spoiler alert. Most women do not have too much stomach acid. They often have too little. And that imbalance can trigger bloating, indigestion, burping, nutrient deficiencies, fatigue, and even skin issues. In this episode we cover • What stomach acid actually is and why your body relies on it • The biggest myths about acid reflux and why “too much acid” is rarely the problem • The real signs of low stomach acid and how to tell the difference between low acid and true reflux • How stress, rushing meals, and under-eating weaken digestion • What low stomach acid does to nutrient absorption, energy, bowel movements, and your microbiome • Why so many people are given antacids when they actually need more support, not suppression • The risks of long term antacid or PPI use that no one talks about • Foods and habits that naturally support healthy stomach acid levels • Simple at home ways to get a sense of where your own stomach acid is at • Thoughts on ACV, digestive bitters, minerals, and other natural tools • When to work with a practitioner and the symptoms you should never ignore If you are feeling Bloated after almost every mealExhausted no matter how much you sleepConstipated or dealing with unpredictable digestionFoggy, puffy, or inflamedConfused by your reflux symptomsThis episode will help you understand what your body is trying to tell you and where to start. Connect with Britt 🙌🏼 Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started. Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration. Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!) 1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!) DISCOUNTS -SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15 -SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT Disclaimer: The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physici...

    59 min
  4. Navigating Perimenopause with Confidence: Hormone Balance, Stress, and Nutrition Tips with Aeryon Ashlie

    11/06/2025

    Navigating Perimenopause with Confidence: Hormone Balance, Stress, and Nutrition Tips with Aeryon Ashlie

    In this empowering episode, I’m joined by Aeryon Ashlie, holistic nutritionist, keynote speaker, and best-selling author of Navigating Perimenopause. We dive into what’s really happening during perimenopause and how to move through it with confidence and clarity. Aeryon shares her own story of early perimenopause, burnout, and rebuilding her health. She explains what’s going on hormonally, how to support your body with food and lifestyle, and why this phase can actually be a time to reconnect with yourself. You’ll learn: The real signs of perimenopause that are often brushed off as “getting older”Why hormones like progesterone and testosterone matter for mood, sleep, and energyHow to advocate for yourself and what lab tests to ask forThe role of stress and adrenal health in hormone balanceNutrition tips like focusing on protein, magnesium, omega-3s, and creatineHow movement, mindset, and small daily habits can make a big differenceThis episode will leave you feeling empowered, informed, and supported. No more white-knuckling your way through hormone chaos. 💗 Order Aeryon’s book, Navigating Perimenopause, on Amazon & visit her website HERE 👉🏼Follow Aeryon on Instagram HERE 🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform. Connect with Britt 🙌🏼 Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started. Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration. Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!) 1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!) DISCOUNTS -SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15 -SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT Disclaimer: The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physici...

    57 min
  5. 10/21/2025

    The Hidden Physical Causes of Anxiety: Gut Health, Blood Sugar & Nervous System Support

    In this episode, I’m getting real about something most women are never told: anxiety isn't just in your head, it's in your body.  From iced capps for breakfast (hi, it me 🙋‍♀️) to blood sugar crashes and gut flare-ups in the work bathroom, I share how my own anxiety journey had very real physical roots that had nothing to do with “thinking more positively.” You’ll learn how five body systems influence anxiety, and how to support each one with simple, realistic daily shifts that don’t require perfection. 🌿 What We Cover Why anxiety isn’t just a mindset issueThe iced capp + bathroom story that changed how I see anxiety foreverHow blood sugar, gut health, the nervous system, nutrients & cortisol rhythm impact anxiety symptomsThe signs your anxiety is actually physiological, not “all in your head”Tiny regulation habits that support your body so your mind can breathe againWant Support? Your Next Step Free Download: Grab my 7-Day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal PlanThe Glowing Gut Protocol: A gentle, self-paced gut and stress reset for women who want more calm, less bloat, and steadier energy — now on sale📩 If This Episode Resonated… Screenshot & tag me @holisticbrittnutrition. I LOVE seeing you listening!Send it to a friend who needs to hear that their anxiety isn’t “just in their head.”Leave a quick rating or review! it truly helps the podcast reach more women who need gentle support.Connect with Britt 🙌🏼 Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started. Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration. Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!) 1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!) DISCOUNTS -SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15 -SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT Disclaimer: The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physici...

    22 min
  6. 10/07/2025

    The 3PM Energy Crash: What’s Really Going On (and How to Fix It) with Kelly Carter

    We’ve all been there. It’s 3PM, you’re staring at your to-do list, and suddenly the energy tank is empty. You reach for coffee… or sugar… or anything that might get you through the afternoon. But here’s the thing: that crash isn’t just “normal.” It’s a sign your body is asking for balance. In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Carter, Registered Nutritional Practitioner and cofounder of RenewRx, to break down what’s really going on during that dreaded afternoon slump and how to fix it without restriction, fear tactics, or overhauling your entire diet. We chat about:  ✨ What’s really behind the 3PM crash (hint: it’s not just stress or poor sleep)  ✨ What’s happening with your blood sugar when energy suddenly tanks  ✨ Everyday habits that seem healthy but make things worse (like skipping lunch or reaching for coffee)  ✨ Sneaky signs of blood sugar imbalance, even in women who “eat clean”  ✨ Kelly’s non-negotiables to keep energy steady and avoid the crash  ✨ How blood sugar impacts hormones, mood, and digestion This one’s super conversational, like two nutritionists chatting over coffee, and it’s full of simple, realistic tips you can actually stick with. 👉 Tune in to learn how to stop hitting the 3PM wall, boost your energy, and feel more balanced every day. About Kelly Carter: Kelly Carter is a Registered Nutritional Practitioner and the cofounder of RenewRx, a digital health company revolutionizing how metabolic conditions are treated through personalized nutrition and tech-enabled care. With a deep passion for preventive health and years of clinical experience, Kelly empowers individuals to take control of their health with evidence-based strategies that are both sustainable and practical. Her work sits at the intersection of innovation, accessibility, and human-centered care. Kelly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellycarternutrition/?hl=en Kelly's Website: www.renewrx.health Connect with Britt 🙌🏼 Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started. Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration. Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!) 1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!) DISCOUNTS -SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15 -SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT Disclaimer: The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physici...

    56 min
  7. 09/16/2025

    Preeclampsia Explained: Causes, Prevention, and Long-Term Health Implications with Dr. Kelsey Hroch, ND

    Preeclampsia is one of those pregnancy complications many women hear about but don’t fully understand — and that lack of clarity can make it even scarier. This week I’m joined by Dr. Kelsey Hroch, ND, founder of Northern Wellness Collective in Sault Ste. Marie, where she supports women through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum with a blend of expertise and compassion. Together, we’re unpacking what preeclampsia really is, why it happens, and what women can do to lower their risk and advocate for themselves. Here’s what we cover in today’s episode:  ✨ What preeclampsia is, when it shows up (yes, even postpartum), and how it affects the body  ✨ Why it happens and the risk factors involved (spoiler: it’s not always about lifestyle)  ✨ The role of stress and cardiovascular health during and after pregnancy  ✨ Nutrients and dietary strategies that may help with prevention  ✨ The long-term health implications of preeclampsia and how to advocate for yourself  ✨ Reassurance for any mama-to-be feeling anxious about preeclampsia right now This episode is a must-listen if you’re currently pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or simply want to feel more informed about this often-misunderstood condition. Knowledge is power, and Dr. Kelsey shares so many insights to help women feel empowered and supported on their journey. 📲 Connect with Dr. Kelsey Hroch: Instagram: @dr.kelseyhroch.nd Website: northernwellnesscollective.com If you found this episode helpful, share it with a friend or mama-to-be who could use this info too. And don’t forget to hit follow so you never miss an episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast! Connect with Britt 🙌🏼 Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started. Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration. Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!) 1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!) DISCOUNTS -SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15 -SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT Disclaimer: The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physici...

    45 min
  8. 09/09/2025

    Beating Mom Brain: Why It Happens & How to Fix It Naturally

    Ever feel like your brain is in a fog? Forget why you walked into a room, lose your keys for the third time today, or zone out mid-conversation? You’re not alone, mama — this is what we call “mom brain,” and in this episode, we’re unpacking why it happens and how to fix it naturally. I’m sharing:  ✔ What “mom brain” actually is (and why it’s totally real) ✔ The biggest reasons for brain fog after having kids (but also how it can happen without kids in the picture!!) – from hormone shifts to nutrient depletion ✔ The key nutrients your brain is craving (and where to get them in your diet) ✔ Why blood sugar balance matters more than you think for focus and energy ✔ How gut health and brain health are connected (and what to do about it) ✔ Simple lifestyle habits that make a huge difference in mental clarity ✔ Quick wins you can start today to clear the fog and feel like YOU again If you’ve been running on coffee, toddler leftovers, and sheer willpower, this episode will give you the tools and confidence to nourish your brain, boost your energy, and feel sharp again — without perfection or restriction. Resources & Links: ✨ Connect with me on Instagram: @holisticbrittnutrition ✨ Share this episode with another mama who needs it! Tag me so I can thank you. ✨ Want more support for energy, focus, and gut health? Check out my Glowing Gut Protocol Hit play, and let’s clear the fog together! Connect with Britt 🙌🏼 Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started. Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration. Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!) 1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!) DISCOUNTS -SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15 -SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT Disclaimer: The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physici...

    17 min

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The Balance with Britt Podcast is your go-to space for real, practical conversations about holistic health. Hosted by Brittany Nicholson, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, each episode breaks down complex health topics like managing stress, supporting digestion, balancing hormones, and improving sleep, but without the fluff or fad diets. Whether you’re feeling burnt out, bloated, or just looking for simple ways to feel better, this podcast is all about finding a sustainable, balanced approach to wellness that actually works for your life. Tune in for expert guests, relatable advice, and tips that empower you to take control of your health, one step at a time!

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