{"podcast":{"title":"The Nutrient Dense Podcast","slug":"the-nutrient-dense-podcast-7160906","podcast_index_feed_id":7160906,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/561785/rss","website_url":"https://www.hannahaylward.com/the-nutrient-dense-podcast/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/5/f/0/95f0f97d44459e5c16c3140a3186d450/NutrientDense.png","author":"Hannah Aylward","episode_count":81,"summary":"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 symp…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T08:18:38.251902+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nutrient-dense-podcast-7160906"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 70: Are You Addicted to Stress Hormones?","slug":"ep-70-are-you-addicted-to-stress-hormones","published_at":"2026-05-04T18:16:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nutrient-dense-podcast-7160906/ep-70-are-you-addicted-to-stress-hormones","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nutrient-dense-podcast-7160906","url":"https://3542f160-b1b4-4803-a3d0-0dfb3d02c087.libsyn.com/ep-70-are-you-addicted-to-stress-hormones","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/3542f160-b1b4-4803-a3d0-0dfb3d02c087/riverside_ep_70_video___may_01_2026_001_hannah_aylwards_st.mp3?dest-id=4855290","summary":"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… This isn't a personality trait. It's a conditioned nervous system response. Inside this episode, I walk you through: What's actually happening in your body when you're \"running on cortisol\" Why your nervous system starts to feel safe in chaos How this pattern directly impacts your gut, hormones, and energy And the exact steps to start rewiring your body out of survival mode Because healing your gut isn't just about food and supplements…It's about teaching your body that it's finally safe to slow down. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: You're not addicted to stress—you're addicted to the chemical state it creates The nervous system will always choose what feels familiar—even if it's harmful Many high-performing women are conditioned to feel safe in chaos Chronic stress rewires your body at a physiological level (HPA axis dysregulation) \"Tired but wired\" is one of the clearest signs of cortisol imbalance Gut issues are often downstream of chronic stress patterns Burnout is not random—it's the result of long-term stress hormone dependency Healing requires both: Physical support (nutrition, minerals, sleep) Nervous system rewiring You don't need to eliminate stress—you need to build safety in your body Small, consistent regulation practices are what actually create change LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Join us in my gut healing group program, Healin' Guts + Shakin' Butts b…","meta_description":"You're not addicted to stress. You're addicted to how it makes you feel. 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