Why You’re Still Bloated — Even on the “Perfect” Diet with Hannah Aylward

Even if you’re eating a “perfect” diet, chronic bloating and digestive symptoms can persist — and for many of your clients, they do. In this eye-opening conversation, Lisa is joined by certified holistic health coach Hannah Aylward to unpack the deeper gut imbalances that elimination diets can miss. From hidden dysbiosis and low stomach acid to bile flow and histamine overload, you’ll learn why food isn’t always the problem — and how to help your clients break free from food fear and reclaim digestive resilience.

Timestamps

00:00 – Why your clients are bloated despite “clean” eating
08:55 – Hannah’s personal journey with extreme food restriction
15:40 – Limitations of elimination diets for gut healing
21:30 – Functional root causes: low stomach acid, dysbiosis, bile flow
27:45 – Histamine intolerance, food sensitivities, and hormone interplay
35:10 – The gut-hormone axis: estrogen, progesterone, and bile production
41:00 – The myth of “fine” digestion and what healthy bowel movements really look like
48:00 – When food isn’t the problem: dysbiosis vs. SIBO
56:45 – How to identify when gut testing is needed
01:02:00 – What to do instead of long-term food restriction

Key Takeaways

Identifying bloating root causes — like dysbiosis, low stomach acid, or bile flow issues — is essential for lasting gut relief.
Elimination diets may offer short-term relief but can worsen gut health long-term if underlying imbalances aren’t addressed.
Food sensitivities are often symptoms, not root causes; addressing gut dysfunction allows for broader food tolerance.
Chronic bloating is not “just IBS” — it’s often a symptom of deeper microbiome or motility dysfunction.
Support for histamine overload and estrogen clearance may be needed when symptoms worsen mid-cycle or with high-histamine foods.

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Disclaimer

This podcast episode is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional with questions regarding your health or treatment.