The Nutrient Dense Podcast

Hannah Aylward
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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: - Repair your gut & transform your digestion without living on restrictive diets - How to nourish your gut microbiome & support hormonal balance naturally - How to dig deeper & take a functional medicine approach to your health - How to say goodbye to the chronic bloating, constipation, reflux, low energy & IBS symptoms that rule your life I can't wait to help you feel at home in your body again. 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: Connect with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hannahaylwardhhc Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz: https://go.hannahaylward.com/gut-health-root-cause-quiz Visit the Website: www.hannahaylward.com Email Us: support@hannahaylward.com

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep 68: The 9 Hidden Causes of Chronic Constipation (& why more fiber hasn't worked)

    Constipated regardless of how healthy you eat? Staying hydrated, eating fiber, but still struggling to have regular bowel movements? You don't have a laxative deficiency. It's time to dig deeper. Constipation is NOT just a fiber issue. In this training-style episode, I'm walking you through the true root causes of chronic constipation - the ones that most conventional approaches completely miss. We're diving into digestion, gut microbiome imbalances, nervous system regulation, thyroid health, and more so you can finally understand why your body isn't moving the way it should.   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: What a healthy bowel movement actually looks like Why fiber, laxatives, and hydration often don't fix the issue The connection between constipation, hormones, acne, and toxin buildup Why you may feel worse adding more fiber The role of digestion, gut bacteria, and motility in regularity Why traveling can trigger constipation (and how to fix it) How multiple root causes often overlap (it's rarely just one thing)   LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free! Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off Listen to Episode 24 - Low Stomach Acid: A Hidden Cause of Chronic Bloating & Digestive Issues Listen to Episode 25 - Is Nervous System Dysregulation Causing Chronic Gut Issues w/ Jessica Maguire Listen to Episode 7 - Common Gut Imbalances: SIBO, Candida Overgrowth, Dysbiosis, IBS & More             CONNECT WITH HANNAH: Instagram  |   Website                           If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨

    47 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Ep 67: Why Cutting Out Gluten, Dairy, and Sugar Didn't Heal Your Gut

    If you've cut out gluten, dairy, sugar, and still feel bloated, constipated, or reactive to foods… this episode is going to change how you think about gut healing.   In this training-style episode, I'm breaking down why removing foods alone won't fix your gut — and what's actually going on underneath your symptoms.   Because the truth is, it's not just about the food. It's about your ability to digest and tolerate that food. We're diving into the real root causes of chronic gut issues so you can stop restricting and start actually healing.   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: Why elimination diets only provide temporary relief (if any) The real reason you're reacting to healthy foods Why food sensitivities are a symptom, not the root cause How restrictive diets can actually lead to more food fear + worse symptoms The difference between removing foods vs. restoring function Why "eating clean" isn't enough to heal your gut The role of digestive capacity in long-term healing The deeper root causes behind bloating, constipation, and IBS     LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free! Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off Listen to Episode 2 - The Difference Between Food Sensitivities vs Intolerances vs Allergies Listen to Episode 33 -Main Root Causes of Chronic Gut & Digestive Issues         CONNECT WITH HANNAH: Instagram  |   Website                            If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨

    54 min

  3. APR 2

    Ep 66: The Most Overlooked Causes of Chronic Digestive Issues

    In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the most overlooked root causes of chronic gut and digestive issues — the ones that conventional testing often misses.   Because here's the truth, it's not just about the food you're eating. It's about your ability to actually digest and process that food. We're diving into the real reasons your symptoms keep coming back, and why focusing only on elimination diets and symptom management is keeping you stuck.   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: Why an IBS diagnosis doesn't actually explain your symptoms The difference between symptom management vs. root cause healing Why food sensitivities are often a result, not the problem How digestion works as a system (north → south) Why removing more foods is NOT the solution The connection between gut health, hormones, skin, energy & thyroid health Why your labs can look "normal" while your gut is not The biggest breakdowns in digestive function that lead to bloating, gas & constipation     LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free! Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off Listen to Episode 64 - The Hidden Signs of Gut Imbalance You're Probably Ignoring Listen to Episode 52 - 5 Main Causes of Non-stop Bloating (that aren't food related)               CONNECT WITH HANNAH: Instagram  |   Website                 If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨

    44 min

  4. MAR 26

    Ep 65: An Open Conversation on Vaccines, Medical Distrust & Informed Consent with Dr. Joel Warsh

    In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I sit down with board-certified pediatrician and integrative medicine expert Dr. Joel Warsh to have a nuanced, grounded conversation about one of the most polarized topics in health right now: vaccines. We dive into the growing distrust in the medical system and why so many parents are starting to ask deeper questions about their healthcare decisions.   This is not a black-and-white conversation. It's about informed consent, better research, and deepening an important conversation in the public health space.    These conversations are uncomfortable to have and often polarizing. It's not about being "pro-vaccine" or "anti-vaccine". My hope is that you walk away from listening to this episode feeling grounded and clearer on the science and research that we do have on this topic.   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: Why trust in the medical system is at an all-time low How pandemic messaging accelerated medical distrust The difference between efficacy vs. safety in research Why informed consent is missing from modern healthcare The nuance between pro-vaccine vs. pro-safe vaccines What we actually know (and don't know) about vaccine risks Why vaccine conversations have become so polarized The truth about measles risk vs. fear-based messaging Why better research could actually increase trust in vaccines How functional medicine fills gaps left by conventional care   LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free! Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off Listen to Episode 59 - How to Support Your Nervous System in Times of Chaos Listen to Episode 27 -  Make Your Life Your Medicine - A TCM Approach to Gut Health with Dr. Alex Heyne                     CONNECT WITH HANNAH: Instagram  |   Website               CONNECT WITH DR. JOEL: Instagram  |  Linktree  | Book: Between a Shot and a Hard Place   If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨

    1h 8m

  5. MAR 19

    Ep 64: The Hidden Signs of Gut Imbalance You're Probably Ignoring

    Your gut is the epicenter of your health… but what if your symptoms don't look like "gut issues" at all? In this episode, I'm breaking down the hidden signs of gut imbalances that most women overlook—the ones that show up as fatigue, anxiety, hormonal issues, skin breakouts, and more. Your body doesn't compartmentalize symptoms the way conventional medicine does. The brain fog, painful periods and constant fatigue may all be pointing back to one place: your gut. This episode will help you understand all of the full body systems that the gut impacts and what that can look like in your body.   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: Your gut is the foundation of full-body health (hormones, energy, skin, brain, immunity) You can have gut dysfunction without obvious digestive symptoms Fatigue often stems from poor absorption, inflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction Skin issues are frequently a reflection of gut + detox imbalances The gut-brain axis directly impacts focus, mood, and anxiety Gut bacteria can increase stress hormones and drive anxiety Hormonal symptoms (like estrogen dominance) are often downstream of gut dysfunction 70–80% of your immune system lives in your gut → gut health = immune resilience Autoimmunity is strongly linked to leaky gut + systemic inflammation Symptoms are signals of deeper imbalances, not isolated issues     LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free! Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off Listen to Episode 45 - How Gut Imbalances Drive Hormonal Acne Listen to Episode 28 - How Your Gut Is Messing With Your Hormones: The Estrogen & Thyroid Connection Listen to Episode 30 - Is Your Gut Causing High Cortisol? The Gut x Cortisol Connection Listen to Episode 62 - The Hidden Gut Disruptor: How Mold Exposure Impacts Your Digestion, Gut Microbiome & Histamine Listen to Episode 40 - What Came First - My Anxiety, or my Gut Issues? Listen to Episode 42 - Gut Health x Fertility: What Every Woman Should Know           CONNECT WITH HANNAH: Instagram  |   Website                           If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨

    25 min

  6. MAR 12

    Ep 63: Is IBS an Early Warning Sign for Autoimmunity with Dr. Izabella Wentz

    What if your IBS symptoms are actually an early warning sign for deeper health issues?   In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, Hannah sits down with integrative pharmacist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Izabella Wentz to discuss the root causes of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and how digestive dysfunction is often connected to autoimmunity, thyroid disease, infections, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental triggers.   Dr. Wentz shares how IBS is frequently treated as a "wastebasket diagnosis" in conventional medicine—leaving millions of people stuck with chronic bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and food sensitivities without ever uncovering the real cause. Together, they break down the many potential drivers behind IBS, including gut infections like H. pylori and parasites, mold exposure, thyroid dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies like thiamine, food additives, stress, and microbiome imbalances.   They also explore the powerful connection between gut health and autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's, and why addressing intestinal permeability (leaky gut) can be a critical step toward long-term healing. If you've been told you "just have IBS" and feel like something deeper is going on, this episode will help you better understand what may actually be happening inside the body.             WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: IBS is often an umbrella diagnosis, meaning multiple root causes can produce the same symptoms. Common IBS drivers include SIBO, parasites, digestive enzyme deficiencies, bile acid issues, nutrient deficiencies, and food reactions. Intestinal permeability (leaky gut) is present in nearly all autoimmune conditions and can be an early warning sign. Many people experience IBS symptoms years before developing autoimmune disease. Gut infections such as H. pylori and Blastocystis hominis may contribute to thyroid antibodies and Hashimoto's. Mold exposure can disrupt immune function and increase susceptibility to multiple gut infections. Stress and nervous system dysregulation can influence digestion but are rarely the only root cause. Food additives, artificial sweeteners, and ultra-processed foods significantly impact gut health. Nutrient deficiencies — especially thiamine, zinc, selenium, and carnitine — can contribute to digestive dysfunction.   LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free! Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off Listen to Episode 20 - How to Overcome IBS - A Functional Approach Listen to Episode 7 - Common Gut Imbalances: SIBO, Candida Overgrowth, Dysbiosis, IBS & More                     CONNECT WITH HANNAH: Instagram  |   Website              CONNECT WITH DR. IZABELLA: Instagram  |  Website  | Podcast | Upcoming book: IBS: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome               If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨

    1 hr

  7. MAR 6

    Ep 62: The Hidden Gut Disruptor: How Mold Exposure Impacts Your Digestion, Gut Microbiome & Histamine

    Mold exposure is one of the most overlooked root causes of chronic gut issues — and one that's frequently missed even in functional health spaces.   In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, Hannah breaks down how mold and mycotoxin exposure can disrupt digestion, damage the gut lining, alter the gut microbiome, and trigger symptoms like bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, histamine intolerance, anxiety, brain fog, and chronic fatigue.   If you've done multiple gut protocols, worked with practitioners, run testing, and still feel stuck with digestive issues that won't resolve, mold exposure may be a missing piece.   Hannah shares signs that mold could be contributing to your symptoms, explains how mycotoxins impact the gut on a physiological level, and discusses why some people become much more sensitive to supplements and protocols when mold is involved.   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: Mold exposure can be a hidden root cause of chronic gut issues that don't respond to standard protocols Mycotoxins can damage the gut lining, increasing intestinal permeability (leaky gut) Mold can disrupt the gut microbiome, contributing to SIBO, candida, and dysbiosis Mold exposure may impair bile flow, which affects digestion, detoxification, and hormone balance Histamine intolerance and mast cell activation can worsen when mold is present Symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, chronic fatigue, and skin issues may be connected to mold exposure   LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free! Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off Listen to Episode 6 - Q&A with Team HAN: SIBO, mold toxicity, histamine overload & more Listen to Episode 50 - Building a Healthy Home with Ashley Spanovich: Reducing Mold, EMFs & Chemical Exposure Listen to Episode 58 - Debunking Mold Inspection, Remediation & Creating a Healthy Home with Andrew Melrose                   HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A 1:1 GUT HEALTH INTENSIVE ($597 VALUE): 🎧 Listen to an episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast​ ✅ Subscribe + Follow the show on Apple Podcasts​ 🌟 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts​ ✨ Once you've completed these 3 steps, you'll be entered to win! The deadline to enter is March 13th.               CONNECT WITH HANNAH: Instagram  |   Website                       If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨

    57 min

  8. FEB 27

    Ep 61: AMA: low ferritin, low stomach acid, endometriosis support, SIFO & more

    In this Q&A-style episode, Hannah answers listener questions about some of the most common — and misunderstood — root causes behind chronic gut and health issues. She breaks down why symptoms like low stomach acid, iron deficiency, Hashimoto's, endometriosis, and mold exposure are rarely standalone problems — and how they often trace back to deeper dysfunction in the gut, immune system, and nutrient absorption.   You'll learn how gut health influences everything from thyroid function to iron levels, and what to focus on instead if you want real, lasting healing.   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: Low stomach acid has varying root causes - identifying yours is key. Chronic stress, infections, nutrient deficiencies, and gut dysbiosis commonly drive digestive dysfunction. Hashimoto's is primarily an immune condition — and the gut plays a central role in antibody activation. Iron deficiency is often an absorption and recycling issue, not a true deficiency. Certain pathogens and infections can prevent iron levels from improving despite supplementation. Endometriosis involves immune, inflammatory, gut, and microbiome factors — not just hormones. Polyphenols, omega-3s, and gut microbiome support are key nutrition strategies for reducing inflammation. Mold exposure testing should always be done with practitioner guidance due to complexity.   LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free! Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off Listen to Episode 24 - Low Stomach Acid: A Hidden Cause of Chronic Bloating & Digestive Issues Listen to Episode 28 - How Your Gut Is Messing With Your Hormones: The Estrogen & Thyroid Connection           HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A 1:1 GUT HEALTH INTENSIVE ($597 VALUE): 🎧 Listen to an episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast​ ✅ Subscribe + Follow the show on Apple Podcasts​ 🌟 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts​ ✨ Once you've completed these 3 steps, you'll be entered to win! The deadline to enter is March 13th.                         CONNECT WITH HANNAH: Instagram  |   Website                             If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨

    53 min
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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: - Repair your gut & transform your digestion without living on restrictive diets - How to nourish your gut microbiome & support hormonal balance naturally - How to dig deeper & take a functional medicine approach to your health - How to say goodbye to the chronic bloating, constipation, reflux, low energy & IBS symptoms that rule your life I can't wait to help you feel at home in your body again. 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: Connect with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hannahaylwardhhc Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz: https://go.hannahaylward.com/gut-health-root-cause-quiz Visit the Website: www.hannahaylward.com Email Us: support@hannahaylward.com

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