If you have bloating, reflux, low energy, constipation, or feel like every meal is a guessing game for your gut, this episode is going to make so many things finally click.

This week on The Balance with Britt Podcast, I’m joined by Holistic Nutritionist Maryanne Wayland, a women’s gut health specialist who helps her clients get to the bottom of stubborn digestive symptoms through functional testing and root cause work.

Together, we unpack everything you have never been taught about stomach acid. Spoiler alert. Most women do not have too much stomach acid. They often have too little. And that imbalance can trigger bloating, indigestion, burping, nutrient deficiencies, fatigue, and even skin issues.

In this episode we cover

• What stomach acid actually is and why your body relies on it
• The biggest myths about acid reflux and why “too much acid” is rarely the problem
• The real signs of low stomach acid and how to tell the difference between low acid and true reflux
• How stress, rushing meals, and under-eating weaken digestion
• What low stomach acid does to nutrient absorption, energy, bowel movements, and your microbiome
• Why so many people are given antacids when they actually need more support, not suppression
• The risks of long term antacid or PPI use that no one talks about
• Foods and habits that naturally support healthy stomach acid levels
• Simple at home ways to get a sense of where your own stomach acid is at
• Thoughts on ACV, digestive bitters, minerals, and other natural tools
• When to work with a practitioner and the symptoms you should never ignore

If you are feeling

• Bloated after almost every meal
• Exhausted no matter how much you sleep
• Constipated or dealing with unpredictable digestion
• Foggy, puffy, or inflamed
• Confused by your reflux symptoms

This episode will help you understand what your body is trying to tell you and where to start.

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The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physic...

In this empowering episode, I’m joined by Aeryon Ashlie, holistic nutritionist, keynote speaker, and best-selling author of Navigating Perimenopause. We dive into what’s really happening during perimenopause and how to move through it with confidence and clarity.

Aeryon shares her own story of early perimenopause, burnout, and rebuilding her health. She explains what’s going on hormonally, how to support your body with food and lifestyle, and why this phase can actually be a time to reconnect with yourself.

You’ll learn:

• The real signs of perimenopause that are often brushed off as “getting older”
• Why hormones like progesterone and testosterone matter for mood, sleep, and energy
• How to advocate for yourself and what lab tests to ask for
• The role of stress and adrenal health in hormone balance
• Nutrition tips like focusing on protein, magnesium, omega-3s, and creatine
• How movement, mindset, and small daily habits can make a big difference

This episode will leave you feeling empowered, informed, and supported. No more white-knuckling your way through hormone chaos.

💗 Order Aeryon’s book, Navigating Perimenopause, on Amazon & visit her website HERE
👉🏼Follow Aeryon on Instagram HERE

🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.

Connect with Britt 🙌🏼
Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.

Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration.

Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan

Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!)

1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!)

DISCOUNTS
-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT

Disclaimer:
The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physic...

In this episode, I’m getting real about something most women are never told: anxiety isn't just in your head, it's in your body.

From iced capps for breakfast (hi, it me 🙋‍♀️) to blood sugar crashes and gut flare-ups in the work bathroom, I share how my own anxiety journey had very real physical roots that had nothing to do with “thinking more positively.”

You’ll learn how five body systems influence anxiety, and how to support each one with simple, realistic daily shifts that don’t require perfection.

🌿 What We Cover

• Why anxiety isn’t just a mindset issue
• The iced capp + bathroom story that changed how I see anxiety forever
• How blood sugar, gut health, the nervous system, nutrients & cortisol rhythm impact anxiety symptoms
• The signs your anxiety is actually physiological, not “all in your head”
• Tiny regulation habits that support your body so your mind can breathe again

Want Support? Your Next Step

• Free Download: Grab my 7-Day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan
• The Glowing Gut Protocol: A gentle, self-paced gut and stress reset for women who want more calm, less bloat, and steadier energy — now on sale

📩 If This Episode Resonated…

• Screenshot & tag me @holisticbrittnutrition. I LOVE seeing you listening!
• Send it to a friend who needs to hear that their anxiety isn’t “just in their head.”
• Leave a quick rating or review! it truly helps the podcast reach more women who need gentle support.

Connect with Britt 🙌🏼
Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.

Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration.

Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan

Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!)

1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!)

DISCOUNTS
-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT

Disclaimer:
The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physic...