{"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 75: The Epidemic of Low Progesterone Problem: Root Causes, Hidden Signs & How to Naturally Restore Balance","slug":"ep-75-the-epidemic-of-low-progesterone-problem-root-causes-hidden-signs-how-to-naturally-restore-balance","published_at":"2026-06-04T21:32:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nutrient-dense-podcast-7160906/ep-75-the-epidemic-of-low-progesterone-problem-root-causes-hidden-signs-how-to-naturally-restore-balance","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nutrient-dense-podcast-7160906","url":"https://3542f160-b1b4-4803-a3d0-0dfb3d02c087.libsyn.com/ep-75-the-epidemic-of-low-progesterone-problem-root-causes-hidden-signs-how-to-naturally-restore-balance","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/3542f160-b1b4-4803-a3d0-0dfb3d02c087/riverside_the_epidemic_of_low_pr..._hannah_aylwards_st_1.mp3?dest-id=4855290","summary":"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 stress, under-eating, poor gut health, blood sugar dysregulation, thyroid issues, and nervous system dysfunction can all contribute to low progesterone levels and hormone imbalances. You'll learn the key signs of low progesterone, why ovulation matters, how progesterone and estrogen work together, and practical ways to naturally support healthy hormone production from a root-cause perspective. Whether you're dealing with PMS, painful periods, fertility struggles, anxiety before your cycle, insomnia, spotting, or feeling like a completely different person during your luteal phase, this episode will help you understand what's really going on beneath the surface. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: Low progesterone is often a symptom of deeper dysfunction rather than the root cause itself. Progesterone is primarily produced after ovulation, making healthy ovulation essential for healthy progesterone levels. Chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation are among the most common drivers of low progesterone. Under-eating, low-calorie diets, inadequate carbohydrates, and nutrient deficiencies can impair ovulation and hormone production. Blood sugar instability increases cortisol production, which can negatively impact progesterone levels. Thyroid health and progesterone are deeply connected, and thyroid dysfunction can impair ovulation. 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