{"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 74: Muscle, Metabolism & Longevity with Ashleigh VanHouten","slug":"ep-74-muscle-metabolism-longevity-with-ashleigh-vanhouten","published_at":"2026-05-29T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nutrient-dense-podcast-7160906/ep-74-muscle-metabolism-longevity-with-ashleigh-vanhouten","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nutrient-dense-podcast-7160906","url":"https://3542f160-b1b4-4803-a3d0-0dfb3d02c087.libsyn.com/ep-74-muscle-metabolism-longevity-with-ashleigh-vanhouten","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/3542f160-b1b4-4803-a3d0-0dfb3d02c087/Episode_74_AUDIO_revised.mp3?dest-id=4855290","summary":"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 about dieting, shrinking themselves, and chasing thinness—and explore why building strength may be one of the most important investments you can make in your long-term health. We'll also discuss protein intake, body composition, injury prevention, muscle loss with aging, the power of organ meats, nutrient density, and practical ways to fuel your body for energy, resilience, and longevity. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: Training to be strong is often far more empowering than training to be skinny. Muscle mass is critical for longevity, metabolic health, injury prevention, and healthy aging. Many women are under-consuming protein. Protein helps stabilize blood sugar, reduce cravings, improve satiety, and support hormone health. Confidence often comes from competency—not appearance. Strength training can improve bone density and help reduce the risk of osteoporosis and age-related muscle loss. Building muscle requires adequate protein, recovery, and progressive overload—you don't need to spend hours in the gym, and you don't need endless cardio. Organ meats are some of the most nutrient-dense foods available and can help support micronutrient status. Recovery is when muscle growth actually occurs, making sleep and recovery just as important as training. LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free! Equip Protein : use the code hannahay…","meta_description":"What if women stopped feeling like they need to be smaller… and instead focused on getting stronger? 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