The GutFit Nutrition Podcast

Leigh Merotto, Dietitian | IBS, Gut Health and Fitness Expert
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Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast with Leigh Merotto, RD, MHSc—Registered Dietitian, gut health expert, and long-distance runner. This show is your go-to resource for all things gut health, IBS, and performance nutrition. Each episode delivers evidence-based tips, tools and strategies to help you tackle IBS and digestive symptoms, fuel running and fitness, and feel your best from the inside out. If you're ready to beat painful bloat and gut flare-ups, say goodbye to irregular poops, and thrive in your active life with whole body, REAL science-based tools — this is the show for you!

  1. 44: Chronic Constipation? Common Culprits & What You Can Do About Them

    9H AGO

    44: Chronic Constipation? Common Culprits & What You Can Do About Them

    Have you tried following your doc’s recommendations and just upped the fiber and water… OR simply taken a prescription laxative like Restoralax or Miralax and a fiber supplement per the Rx, and gone on your way? But you’re still struggling with chronic constipation and irregularity… Today we’re chatting about the common — and often complex — reasons for constipation to consider, and what you can do to support those healthy daily poops.  YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:  ✅ 3 types of primary constipation (slow transit, normal transit and pelvic floor dysfunction) ✅ How diet, mental health, hormones, toiletting habits, medications can cause constipation ✅ Simple at home tools to uncover the underlying drivers for your constipation ✅ Understand IBS-constipation vs. functional constipation (not the same!) — 👩🏻‍💻 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️ 📌 Want high touch support for IBS & Gut Relief? Apply for the Gut Harmony Method Program! 📌 Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and IBS: Expert Insights, Red Flags, and Self-Check Tools  — ✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 🎁 ⁠⁠⁠Grab a Freebie!⁠⁠⁠  🖥️ ⁠⁠ Shop the Resource Suite⁠⁠⁠ — ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Your rating & review help this show get into the earbuds of more listeners navigating gut issues, IBS & fatigue. Scroll down in Apple Podcasts or Spotify, tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and write one quick sentence.Not sure what to say? Try: “I listen to this podcast because…” 🎧

    37 min
  2. 43: Breaking Down 4 Viral Gut Health Trends (Fibremaxxing, Aloe Vera, Beet Juice + Juice Fart Walks)

    FEB 7

    43: Breaking Down 4 Viral Gut Health Trends (Fibremaxxing, Aloe Vera, Beet Juice + Juice Fart Walks)

    Aloe vera juice. Beet juice “cleanses.” Fart walks. Fibremaxxing. But… which of these current social media trends actually holds up under scientific scrutiny? 🤔 YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:  ✅ Which trends are mostly hype vs. evidence-based ✅ What might help IBS, and what could make symptoms worse ✅ How to approach fibre strategically if you have gut issues ✅ Why “science-based” on social media  doesn’t always mean… science-based — 👩🏻‍💻 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️ 📌 Want to learn my step by step Blueprint to IBS & Gut Pain Relief? → Join FREE MASTERCLASS here.  — ✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 🎁 ⁠⁠⁠Grab a Freebie!⁠⁠⁠  🖥️ ⁠⁠ Shop the Resource Suite⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏻‍⚕️ ⁠⁠⁠Apply For Coaching⁠⁠⁠ — ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Your rating & review help this show get into the earbuds of more listeners navigating gut issues, IBS & fatigue. Scroll down in Apple Podcasts or Spotify, tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and write one quick sentence. Not sure what to say? Try: “I listen to this podcast because…” 🎧

    20 min
  3. 42: 3 Ways to Improve Diet Diversity When Your IBS Makes You Scared of Food

    JAN 31

    42: 3 Ways to Improve Diet Diversity When Your IBS Makes You Scared of Food

    Heard that diet diversity is important for IBS and gut health but the thought of adding new foods make you anxious about how your gut will react?  YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:  ✨Why extreme restriction won’t make your symptoms better in the long term ✨How your nervous system and gut-brain interaction impact symptoms ✨Using positive self talk and transformational vocabulary to improve symptoms ✨Using microdosing to retrain your gut microbes to tolerate more foods — Want to learn my step by step Blueprint to IBS & Gut Pain Relief? → Join FREE MASTERCLASS here.  — 👩🏻‍💻 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️ 📌 Tony Robbin’s Awaken the Giant Within — ✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 🎁 ⁠⁠⁠Grab a Freebie!⁠⁠⁠  🖥️ ⁠⁠ Shop the Resource Suite⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏻‍⚕️ ⁠⁠⁠Apply For Coaching⁠⁠⁠ — ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Your rating & review help this show get into the earbuds of more listeners navigating gut issues, IBS & fatigue. Scroll down in Apple Podcasts or Spotify, tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and write one quick sentence. Not sure what to say? Try: “I listen to this podcast because…” 🎧

    18 min
  4. 41: How Long Does it Take to "Fix" Your Gut Microbiome? (Antibiotics, IBS + More)

    JAN 23

    41: How Long Does it Take to "Fix" Your Gut Microbiome? (Antibiotics, IBS + More)

    You’ve been eating more fibre, started a low FODMAP diet, added some gut-directed lifestyle changes to your routine.. So how long will it take for you to “fix” your microbiome?  Find out in today’s episode! YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:  ✨ How long it takes for the microbiome to recover after a big disruption like antibiotics or food poisoning ✨Subjective measure the microbiome is improving ✨Why symptoms can improve before big microbiome shifts can occur ✨ Short term vs. long term impacts of diet, supplement protocols on gut microbiota composition — Get High Touch Personalized IBS & Gut Health Support in the Gut Harmony Method Program. → Apply Here.   — ✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 🎁 ⁠⁠⁠Grab a Freebie!⁠⁠⁠  🖥️ ⁠⁠ Shop the Resource Suite⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏻‍⚕️ ⁠⁠⁠Apply For Coaching⁠⁠⁠ — ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Your rating & review help this show get into the earbuds of more listeners navigating gut issues, IBS & fatigue. Scroll down in Apple Podcasts or Spotify, tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and write one quick sentence.Not sure what to say? Try: “I listen to this podcast because…” 🎧

    22 min
  5. 40: Colorectal Cancer Under 50? A Surgeon Breaks Down the Rise in Young People & How to Lower Risk

    JAN 17

    40: Colorectal Cancer Under 50? A Surgeon Breaks Down the Rise in Young People & How to Lower Risk

    Did you know there’s been a 2% annual increase in colon cancer cases in adults aged 20-39 since the 1990s? We need to spread the word… Colorectal cancer is NO longer just a concern for older adults. But, the encouraging news is that many cases are preventable! In our latest episode, colorectal surgeon and prevention advocate Dr. Zuri Murrel shares how you can feel more confident using evidence based tools to reduce your own risk for colorectal cancer! Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, this episode provides clear, practical strategies to protect your health and break the stigma around a preventable disease! YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:  ✨ Colorectal cancer is increasingly common in younger adults, but many cases are preventable ✨Why fibre, whole foods, hydration, activity, Vitamin D are all powerful tools to lower your risk   ✨Early screening via colonoscopies for those with family history is crucial for prevention ✨ Advocating for yourself and recognizing symptoms early saves lives — 👤 TODAY’S GUEST: Zuri A. Murrell, M.D. is a leading Los Angeles Colorectal Surgeon & Specialist.Currently Dr. Murrell serves as the Medical Director of Outreach and Quality Integration for Cedars-Sinai’s Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, and a Physician Member on the Board of Directors of Cedars- Sinai Medical Center (2018-2024). He also is Chairman of the Cedars-Sinai Physician Medical Staff DEI Taskforce.  📌⁠⁠Dr, Zuri’s Instagram⁠⁠ — 👩🏻‍💻 REFERENCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️ 📌 ⁠⁠2018 meta analysis – dietary fibre intake and risk of proximal and distal colon cancers⁠⁠ 📌⁠⁠NOVA Classification of Processed Foods⁠⁠ 📌⁠⁠⁠2011 meta analysis - Dietary fibre, whole grains, and risk of colorectal cancer⁠⁠⁠ 📌⁠⁠⁠Circulating vitamin D levels and colorectal cancer risk: A meta-analysis and systematic review of case-control and prospective cohort studies⁠⁠ — ✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎁 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a Freebie!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  🖥️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop the Resource Suite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏻‍⚕️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply For Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Your rating & review help this show get into the earbuds of more listeners navigating wanting to be proactive about their colon health. Scroll down in Apple Podcasts or Spotify, tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and write one quick sentence.Not sure what to say? Try: “I listen to this podcast because…” 🎧

    49 min
  6. 39: IBS and Perimenopause — How Hormonal Changes Impact Gut Symptoms

    JAN 10

    39: IBS and Perimenopause — How Hormonal Changes Impact Gut Symptoms

    Hot flashes, bloating, mood swings? In this episode we explore the connection between perimenopause and IBS, discussing how hormonal changes can impact your digestive health. We chat about common symptoms of perimenopause, the complexities of IBS, and practical strategies for managing symptoms through nutrition, exercise, and expert support.  YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:  ✨How ovarian hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can affect digestion, and exacerbate IBS ✨Why tracking symptoms is crucial for understanding health changes, and how to do it properly  ✨Key dietary adjustments to manage blood sugar and digestive health ✨Behaviour strategies including exercise balance, sleep hygiene for gut and hormonal support — 👩🏻‍💻 REFERENCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️ 📌 DEXA Scan Health Insights 📌 10.1089/jwh.2015.5556 📌 10.1177/030006059101900504  📌 10.3892/ol.2019.10983 📌 https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2023.2204066 📌 Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men? — ✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 🎁 ⁠⁠⁠Grab a Freebie!⁠⁠⁠  🖥️ ⁠⁠ Shop the Resource Suite⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏻‍⚕️ ⁠⁠⁠Apply For Coaching⁠⁠⁠ — ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Your rating & review help this show get into the earbuds of more listeners navigating gut issues, IBS & the menopause transition. Scroll down in Apple Podcasts or Spotify, tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and write one quick sentence.Not sure what to say? Try: “I listen to this podcast because…” 🎧

    31 min
  7. 38: 5 Micro Habits to Level Up Your Gut Health in 2026

    JAN 2

    38: 5 Micro Habits to Level Up Your Gut Health in 2026

    Your gut called… it’s ready for a glow-up in 2026 — without painful cleanses or expensive supplement protocols. In this episode of the GutFit Nutrition Podcast, we explore why gut health is foundational to your overall well-being and how simple, sustainable micro habits can support your digestion, hormones, mood, and immune system over time. YOU’LL TAKEAWAY: ✨What micro habits are and how to use them to create lasting change ✨Why gut health impacts immunity, mental health, and hormone balance ✨How small adjustments in diet quality, fermented foods, medication use, sleep hygiene, and morning routines can better support your gut ✨Why consistency and personalization matter more than perfection — 👩🏻‍💻 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️ 📌 3 Rules For Habits by James Clear  📌 Atomic Habits by James Clear  📌Freedom App 📌 Study on Fermented Food vs High Fibre Diet 📌 NSAIDs and the Gut  — ✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 🎁 ⁠⁠⁠Grab a Freebie!⁠⁠⁠  🖥️ ⁠⁠ Shop the Resource Suite⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏻‍⚕️ ⁠⁠⁠Apply For Coaching⁠⁠⁠ — ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Your rating & review help this show get into the earbuds of more listeners navigating gut issues, IBS & fatigue. Scroll down in Apple Podcasts or Spotify, tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and write one quick sentence. Not sure what to say? Try: “I listen to this podcast because…” 🎧

    37 min
  8. 37: New Year, New Intentions: 9 Steps to Health and Fitness Goals You’ll Actually Stick With

    12/26/2025

    37: New Year, New Intentions: 9 Steps to Health and Fitness Goals You’ll Actually Stick With

    Every year, do you create new years goals that don't stick? It's time to change that. This week, we’re breaking down how to set realistic gut health & fitness goals that stick! YOU'LL TAKEAWAY: ✨ Setting intentions instead of resolutions ✨ Creating SMART goals for clarity ✨ Linking pleasure to behaviors to stay motivated ✨ Using accountability systems to actually follow through ✨ Celebrating small wins along the way If you’re ready to finally make progress on your gut health and fitness goals instead of falling off by February…  This episode is for you! — 👩🏻‍💻 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️ 📌 Tony Robbins: Awaken the Giant Within — ✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 🎁 ⁠⁠⁠Grab a Freebie!⁠⁠⁠  🖥️ ⁠⁠ Shop the Resource Suite⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏻‍⚕️ ⁠⁠⁠Apply For Coaching⁠⁠⁠ — ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Your rating and review help this show get into the earbuds of more listeners dealing with IBS, gut issues and fatigue. Scroll down in Apple Podcasts or Spotify, tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and write one quick sentence. Not sure what to say? Try: “I listen to this podcast because…” 🎧

    32 min
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Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast with Leigh Merotto, RD, MHSc—Registered Dietitian, gut health expert, and long-distance runner. This show is your go-to resource for all things gut health, IBS, and performance nutrition. Each episode delivers evidence-based tips, tools and strategies to help you tackle IBS and digestive symptoms, fuel running and fitness, and feel your best from the inside out. If you're ready to beat painful bloat and gut flare-ups, say goodbye to irregular poops, and thrive in your active life with whole body, REAL science-based tools — this is the show for you!

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  • Creator
    Leigh Merotto, Dietitian | IBS, Gut Health and Fitness Expert
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Leigh Merotto, Dietitian | IBS, Gut Health and Fitness Expert
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    The GutFit Nutrition Podcast

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