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The Nutrient Dense Podcast
Hannah Aylward
Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 74

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Ep 46: The Clear Skin Blueprint: From Breakouts to Blemish-free Skin
Season 1 · Episode 46
jeudi 13 novembre 2025 • Duration 01:29:36
This episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast features our recent Clear Skin Masterclass!
In this masterclass, we cover:
1. The underlying root causes of acne that NO ONE talks about. No more wasting money on countless supplements, restrictive diets, in-person treatments, and topicals just to just find yourself back at square one.
2. The gut-skin axis. How your gut microbiome plays a major role in system inflammation, breakouts, and skin repair.
3. The very best functional tests that reveal your acne story.
4. Our step-by-step formula that we use with clients to transform their skin for good. Hint: if you've read all of the articles, experimented with all of the topicals, taken steroids/birth control/prescriptions and tried all the diets but are still struggling with breakouts, cysts, and rashes...this is for you.
- Book a FREE Clear Skin Strategy Call with Hannah HERE
- Want to watch the Clear Skin Masterclass instead of listen? Catch the replay HERE before it expires on 11/15!
- Join HAN's 1:1 Clear Skin Program to finally identify and address the root causes of your acne and other skin issues — price goes up on 11/14!
- Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free!
- Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off
- 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 45 - How Gut Imbalances Drive Hormonal Acne
If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨
Ep 45: How Gut Imbalances Drive Hormonal Acne
Season 1 · Episode 45
vendredi 7 novembre 2025 • Duration 46:56
Ever been told you have "hormonal acne"? Struggling with painful breakouts? What we often think is hormonal acne is actually stemming from the gut, which is why topicals and prescriptions can only go so far. In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I sit down with Team HAN's skin expert Marley to discuss the intricate relationship between gut health and skin conditions, particularly hormonal acne. We explore how gut imbalances can influence hormonal levels, the importance of liver detoxification for hormone excretion, and the role of specific gut bacteria in maintaining skin health. The conversation emphasizes the need to address root causes rather than just symptoms, highlighting the significance of a holistic approach to skincare and overall health. Gut microbial imbalances lead to systemic inflammation, which then causes skin conditions. Let's get into it.
- Gut health significantly impacts skin health and metabolic function.
- Hormonal imbalances are often a response to deeper issues.
- Topical treatments do not address the root causes of acne.
- The liver plays a crucial role in hormone detoxification.
- Beta-glucuronidase can prevent estrogen elimination, leading to hormonal acne.
- Constipation can exacerbate hormonal imbalances and skin issues.
- Dysbiosis in the gut can lead to various skin conditions.
- Short chain fatty acids produced by gut bacteria help reduce inflammation.
- Functional testing can reveal hidden gut issues affecting skin health.
- Inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis often show similar gut test results.
- Dysbiosis can trigger systemic inflammation affecting skin health.
- Gut health is crucial for skin conditions like acne.
- Bile flow issues can lead to dysbiosis and nutrient malabsorption.
- Gut problems can exist without digestive symptoms.
- Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE
- Join my live Clear Skin Masterclass on 11/12 — we'll cover the main root causes of acne, the biggest mistakes that people make on their acne journey, acne labs & how to finally achieve clear, glowy skin (without harsh topicals or restrictive diets)!
- Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free!
- Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off
- Listen to Episode 9 - Common Root Causes of Gut Issues
- 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
If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨
Ep 36: HAN's 3 Phase System to Transform Your Gut & Ditch Your Digestive Issues for Good
Season 1 · Episode 36
jeudi 28 août 2025 • Duration 01:35:12
In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, we dive into some of the most important pieces of my 3 Phase Good Gut Formula Masterclass. You'll learn the truth behind food sensitivities, leaky gut, and IBS. We'll also discuss my 3-phase system to repairing your gut and ditching the digestive issues for good. We also cover client case studies where clients went from daily digestive issues like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and headaches...to pain-free digestion. If you've tried all of the supplements and diet changes in an effort to heal your gut, you don't want to miss this episode.
- Your symptoms aren't the issue.
- The gut is the epicenter of your overall health.
- Food sensitivities indicate deeper gut function issues, not the cause.
- IBS is a BS diagnosis.
- Functional testing helps to identify root causes of chronic digestive issues.
- Client Case Study #1: reflux, constipation, PPIs, acne -> pain-free digestion
- Client Case Study #2: constipation, non-stop bloating, anxiety -> "I never thought I'd feel this good"
- 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
- Join us in my gut healing group program, Healin' Guts + Shakin' Butts
- Listen to Episode 7 - Common Gut Imbalances: SIBO, Candida Overgrowth, Dysbiosis, IBS & More
- Listen to Episode 17 - Decoding Your Gut: Functional Stool Testing Deep Dive
- Listen to Episode 20 - How to Overcome IBS - A Functional Approach
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Ep 35: The Gut x Histamine Connection
Season 1 · Episode 35
jeudi 21 août 2025 • Duration 33:58
Struggling with bloating, diarrhea, migraines, ovulation pain, painful periods, stomach cramping and/or skin issues? You may have a histamine issue. In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I dive into the intricate relationship between gut health and histamine levels. A low histamine diet is not a long term solution to histamine overload. We have to ask why the body is struggling to break down histamine in the first place. This is where the gut comes in. The gut microbiome, gut barrier integrity, liver function, nutrient deficiencies, and hormones influence histamine levels. Let's dive in!
- Histamine overload is often misunderstood as intolerance.
- Gut health significantly impacts histamine levels.
- Imbalanced gut bacteria can lead to increased histamine production.
- The gut barrier's integrity is crucial for proper histamine clearance.
- Nutrient deficiencies can hinder the body's ability to process histamine.
- Estrogen levels can influence histamine responses in the body.
- Liver function is essential for metabolizing histamine effectively.
- Mold exposure can exacerbate histamine issues.
- Addressing root causes is key to managing histamine overload.
- Save your seat for my FREE 3 Phase Good Gut Formula Masterclass on 8/27!
- 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 12 - Is Histamine Overload Causing Your Unexplained Symptoms?
If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨
Ep 34: Breaking Down Microbiome Imbalances: dysbiosis, candida, and leaky gut
Season 1 · Episode 34
jeudi 14 août 2025 • Duration 59:02
In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, we explore common gut microbiome imbalances that cause painful digestive issues. I discuss gut dysbiosis, SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), candida overgrowth, and leaky gut. I explain their causes, symptoms, and the importance of a root cause approach to finally overcoming chronic digestive issues.
- Gut dysbiosis is a fancy way of saying there is an imbalance of your gut bacteria.
- SIBO is primarily a gut motility issue, not just a bacterial one.
- Candida overgrowth is opportunistic and often linked to antibiotic use.
- Leaky gut is a symptom of underlying issues, not a root cause.
- The gut lining is self-repairing, but needs support to heal.
- Chronic stress can negatively affect gut health.
- Dietary changes alone will not resolve gut issues when these other imbalances are present.
- 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 5 - Why Your Digestion Sucks Even When You Eat Clean
- Listen to Episode 7 - Common Gut Imbalances: SIBO, Candida Overgrowth, Dysbiosis, IBS & More
- Listen to Episode 9 - Common Root Causes of Gut Issues
- Listen to Episode 15 - Bloating, Food Sensitivities, and Fatigue: Is SIBO the Culprit?
If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨
Ep 33: Main Root Causes of Gut + Digestive Issues
Season 1 · Episode 33
jeudi 7 août 2025 • Duration 48:37
Wondering what the heck caused your digestive issues? How did you get to this place of constant bloating, pain, anxiety and food fear? If I had to guess...you've tried different diets and supplements, but you're still dealing with endless bloating, stomach pain, fatigue and anxiety. At Team HAN, we take a root cause approach to digestive issues. Identifying what is causing your digestive issues is essential to getting better. If you don't, you'll just be chasing symptoms and not making real, sustainable progress. In today's episode, we discuss the most common root causes of chronic gut health issues like bloating, gas, stomach pain, constipation/diarrhea, and food sensitivities and how to prevent these symptoms from coming back in the future.
- Chronic digestive issues are common and often misunderstood.
- Gut health impacts overall health, including hormones and skin.
- Addressing root causes is essential for real, long-term health.
- Chronic stress is a major underlying root cause of chronic gut issues.
- Elimination diets don't address the reason why you need food restriction in the first place.
- 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 3 - Leaky Gut 101: The What, the Why, and How to Fix It
- Listen to Episode 2 - The Difference Between Food Sensitivities vs Intolerances vs Allergies
- Listen to Episode 16 - Top 6 Gut Healing Mistakes
CONNECT WITH HANNAH:
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Ep 32: My 4 Step Process to Get Yourself Out of a Rut & Create the Health (+ Life) You Desire
Season 1 · Episode 32
jeudi 31 juillet 2025 • Duration 01:01:48
Feeling stuck and stagnant? Like you know you need to make a change in life, but for some reason you're resisting doing so? Or you find that the same patterns keep returning over and over? You don't need more information, you need to take different action. In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I introduce my four-step process for creating the life and health one desires, that goes way beyond nutrition and supplements. Following this process will bring you much needed clarity and momentum so you can finally accomplish your health goals. If you don't want to wake up six months from now feeling the exact same way as you do now, then this episode is for you.
- Procrastination is just fear disguised.
- Connecting to your deeper why is essential for lasting change.
- Build the life that you desire by stepping into your future self.
- Eliminating what doesn't serve you is key to progress.
- Success doesn't come from one big change, it's the result of small, consistent actions over time.
- You have the power to change your life at any moment.
- 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 1 - How Trauma Impacts Gut and Hormone Health
- Listen to Episode 8 - Cortisol 101: High vs Low, Symptoms and Causes
- Listen to Episode 25 - Is Nervous System Dysregulation Causing Chronic Gut Issues w/ Jessica Maguire
- Listen to Episode 31 - From Chronic EBV & Lyme to Symptom Free with Lindsay Mitchell of Vital Side
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Ep 31: From Chronic EBV & Lyme to Symptom Free with Lindsay Mitchell of Vital Side
Season 1 · Episode 31
jeudi 24 juillet 2025 • Duration 59:02
In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I sit down with Lindsay Mitchell from Vital Side to explore her transformative journey of overcoming chronic illness. After being diagnosed with EBV, Lyme disease, and more, she was struggling to make it through the day. She began brain retraining and her symptoms started to disappear. In this episode we discuss the pivotal role of the nervous system in healing, the process of brain retraining, and how shifting belief systems can lead to profound health improvements. Tune in to discover practical strategies for managing stress and enhancing well-being.
- Understanding Chronic Illness: Lindsay shares her personal journey and the challenges faced with Lyme disease and chronic inflammation.
- The Power of Brain Retraining: Learn how intentional brain retraining can alter neural pathways and improve health outcomes.
- Nervous System Regulation: Discover the importance of regulating the nervous system to support healing and reduce stress.
- Shifting Beliefs: Explore how changing belief systems can influence health and wellness.
- Practical Strategies: Gain insights into actionable steps for managing stress and fostering a sense of safety.
- 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
- Learn more about HAN's HTMA Testing Package - limited spots available!
- Listen to Episode 1 - How Trauma Impacts Gut and Hormone Health
- Listen to Episode 14 - Chronically Stressed & Exhausted? Navigating Burnout & "Adrenal Fatigue"
- Listen to Episode 30 - Is Your Gut Causing High Cortisol? The Gut x Cortisol Connection
CONNECT WITH HANNAH:
CONNECT WITH LINDSAY:
Use the code resetpodcast to get one month free of Vital Side's Reset Course!
If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨
Ep 30: Is Your Gut Causing High Cortisol? The Gut x Cortisol Connection
Season 1 · Episode 30
vendredi 18 juillet 2025 • Duration 47:20
Do you have high cortisol? Everyone is talking about cortisol levels but no is talking about why they are high in the first place. Hint: it could be your gut. In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I dive into the intricate relationship between gut health and cortisol levels. I breakdown how cortisol, often referred to as the stress hormone, can negatively impact gut function AND how deeper gut issues can cause high cortisol levels and chronic HPA Axis activation. The conversation explores the role of the HPA axis, the influence of the gut microbiome on inflammation, and the connection between blood sugar regulation and stress. I also get get into how your gut can be contributing to histamine overload, which can further exacerbate stress and anxiety.
- Cortisol negatively impacts gut health and function.
- Gut imbalances can raise cortisol levels via LPS producing gut bacteria.
- A healthy gut microbiome helps prevent systemic inflammation.
- Healthy gut bacteria modulate the vagus nerve.
- Blood sugar dysregulation can increase cortisol levels.
- Poor gut health can lead to low neurotransmitter production.
- Nutrient deficiencies act as chronic stressors on the body.
- Histamine overload can contribute to increased cortisol levels.
- High cortisol levels can damage gut health and function.
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
- Learn more about HAN's HTMA Testing Package - limited spots available!
- Listen to Episode 11 - Top 5 Tips for Balancing Your Blood Sugar
- Listen to Episode 25 - Is Nervous System Dysregulation Causing Chronic Gut Issues w/ Jessica Maguire
- Listen to Episode 12 - Is Histamine Overload Causing Your Unexplained Symptoms?
- Listen to Episode 14 - Chronically Stressed & Exhausted? Navigating Burnout & "Adrenal Fatigue"
CONNECT WITH HANNAH:
If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨
Ep 29: From Hustle to Flow: Cycle Syncing with Kasia Stiggelbout
Season 1 · Episode 29
jeudi 10 juillet 2025 • Duration 45:20
Feeling burnt out, uninspired and exhausted? Trying to juggle it all while just feeling like your inspiration is slipping away? This episode is for you. In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I interview Kasia about the importance of cycle syncing and how aligning lifestyle with hormonal changes can enhance health and productivity. We dive into how Kasia's personal journey through burnout led her to using cycle syncing as a method to optimize well-being, productivity and alignment. The conversation delves into the phases of the menstrual cycle, offering insights on how to adjust habits, nutrition, and productivity based on hormonal fluctuations. Cycle syncing is a way that you can honor your body, wellbeing and energy.
- Is burnout trying to show you that something in your life is out of alignment?
- Cycle syncing aligns lifestyle with hormonal changes.
- Women experience different energy levels throughout their cycle.
- The menstrual phase: rest and reflection.
- The follicular phase: creativity and planning.
- Ovulation: confidence, productivity, more energy expenditure.
- The luteal phase: grace and self-care.
- Adapting nutrition to different phases of your cycle can support energy and hormone balance.
- Understanding your cycle is an absolute must for overall health and productivity.
- 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 22 - 5 Hacks for Pain-free Periods
- Listen to Episode 11 - Top 5 Tips for Balancing Your Blood Sugar
To celebrate six months of the podcast we're giving away ONE SPOT for a FREE 60-minute 1:1 Gut Health Intensive Session with me!
During this Gut Health Intensive Session, we'll discuss nutrition for better gut health, pain points & root causes, strategies to optimize gut health + digestion, eating for optimal energy, lifestyle adjustments for better gut health + seamless digestion, testing recommendations (if necessary), and more!
If you want to get my eyes on your case...this is your chance!
HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A 1:1 GUT HEALTH INTENSIVE:
- 🎧 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 July 12th.
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