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The Nutrient Dense Podcast

The Nutrient Dense Podcast

Hannah Aylward 74 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

The Nutrient Dense Podcast is a health-focused show for women struggling with chronic digestive issues like bloating, constipation, and low energy. Host Hannah Aylward, a certified holistic health coach and functional gut health practitioner, teaches listeners how to repair their gut, balance hormones, and overcome symptoms without restrictive diets. The podcast takes a functional medicine approach to uncover root causes and improve overall well-being.

Episodes

Ep 79: 5 Signs Your Gut Issues are Actually H. Pylori Jul 2, 2026 41:42 Today, I'm breaking down one of the most common gut infections we see in practice: H. pylori. H. pylori is one of the most overlooked root causes of chronic digestive issues, yet it can impact everything from stomach acid production and nutrient absorption to your gut microbiome, thyroid, skin, and energy levels. In this episode, I'm sharing the five biggest signs your gut issues may actually be p
Ep 78: The Truth About "Unexplained" Infertility with Dr. Marc Sklar Jun 25, 2026 01:06:48 It can be so devastating and frustrating to hear from your doctor that you have "unexplained infertility"... but what if it isn't actually "unexplained"?   In this episode, I sit down with natural fertility specialist Dr. Mark Sklar to discuss why so many couples are given this diagnosis, why conventional fertility testing often misses important root causes, and the functional medicine approach to
Ep 77: How To Order At a Restaurant When Traveling to Support Your Gut Jun 18, 2026 49:19 Travel can be one of the biggest triggers for digestive symptoms.   Between disrupted routines, less sleep, dehydration, eating out more often, time zone changes, alcohol, and increased stress, it's no surprise that so many people experience bloating, constipation, reflux, or stomach discomfort while traveling.   In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I approach eating at restaurants while trave
Ep 76: The Subconscious Blocks Keeping You Sick with Faith Ashenden Jun 11, 2026 01:04:21 In this episode, I sit down with Faith Ashenden, nervous system and subconscious reprogramming expert and founder of That Healing Feeling, to explore one of the most overlooked pieces of the healing journey: the subconscious mind.   Faith shares her incredible story of recovering from Graves' disease, IBS, POTS, chronic fatigue, chronic UTIs, and a long list of debilitating symptoms that ultimatel
Ep 75: The Epidemic of Low Progesterone Problem: Root Causes, Hidden Signs & How to Naturally Restore Balance Jun 4, 2026 01:00:51 Low progesterone is one of the most common hormone patterns we see in women struggling with chronic digestive issues, burnout, thyroid dysfunction, inflammation, blood sugar imbalances, and chronic stress. But here's the truth: low progesterone is rarely the root problem.   In this episode, I break down why progesterone is often a downstream symptom rather than the true cause. We'll dive into how
Ep 74: Muscle, Metabolism & Longevity with Ashleigh VanHouten May 29, 2026 01:11:49 What if women stopped feeling like they need to be smaller… and instead focused on getting stronger? In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I sit down with health coach, author, and podcast host, Ashleigh VanHouten, for a powerful conversation about muscle, metabolism, longevity, and redefining what fitness means for women.   Together, we unpack the harmful messages many women receive abou
Ep 73: Mold, Gut Health & Toxins in Pets w/ Dr. Judy Morgan May 22, 2026 01:08:47 In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I sit down with integrative veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan to explore the surprising parallels between human health and pet health.   From gut health and microbiome balance to toxin exposure, mold illness, ultra-processed food, nervous system regulation, and chronic inflammation, this conversation dives deep into what it truly means to support our pets
Ep 72: The Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) — Your Gut's Natural Cleaning Cycle May 14, 2026 37:38 In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, Hannah Aylward breaks down one of the most overlooked systems in gut health: the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC). If you struggle with chronic bloating, constipation, gas, reflux, recurring SIBO, or food sensitivities, this episode explains why your gut's natural "self-cleaning mechanism" may not be functioning properly — and how that can contribute to
Ep 71: Q&A with Hannah: SIBO, GLP-1s, Low Progesterone, Histamine Issues, and More! May 7, 2026 47:30 In this Q&A-style episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I answer listener-submitted questions on some of the most common (and misunderstood) gut and hormone concerns I see in practice. Hannah dives into what to actually eat while treating SIBO, why food alone won't fix bacterial overgrowth, and the deeper root causes behind chronic bloating, IBS, low stomach acid, histamine flares, and low proges
Ep 70: Are You Addicted to Stress Hormones? May 4, 2026 01:23:35 You're not addicted to stress. You're addicted to how it makes you feel.   In this episode, I break down one of the most overlooked patterns keeping women stuck in burnout, gut issues, and hormonal chaos: the addiction to stress hormones.   If you feel like you:   Thrive under pressure Can't relax even when you're exhausted Crash the second life slows down Or feel anxious when things are calm… T
Ep 69: How She Went From IBS, Bloating, Constipation, and Elevated Thyroid Antibodies to Bloat-Free, Regular BMs and Dropping Thyroid Antibodies 500 Points Apr 24, 2026 40:56 If you've been told "it's just IBS"… but you're still dealing with bloating, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivities, fatigue, and Hashimoto's symptoms — this episode is for you. In this client case study episode, I'm breaking down exactly how we helped one of our clients go from 10 years of chronic digestive issues to feeling like a completely different person in just four months.   She came t
Ep 68: The 9 Hidden Causes of Chronic Constipation (& why more fiber hasn't worked) Apr 16, 2026 47:15 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. W

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