Let’s Talk Sh*t

Lisa Garrett Gut Health Guru
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the podcast that’s here to make you feel like HOT SH*T in your 40s, 50s, and 60s! I’m Lisa Garrett, your unapologetic gut health guru, serving up real talk to fuel your vibrant, badass life. We’re diving into how your gut’s the key to unstoppable energy, confidence, and living your best damn life at ANY age. From hilarious rants, to game-changing tips to crush burnout, weight gain and bloating, this is your wake-up call to own your vitality.

  1. 1D AGO

    Doing It All...Autoimmunity: When Overwork and Stress Ignite Disease

    In this powerful and deeply relatable episode of Let’s Talk Sht*, host Lisa Garrett gets real about the hidden cost of “doing it all.” From running fitness studios and raising three kids to juggling endless to-do lists and corporate expectations, Lisa opens up about how years of nonstop hustle took a serious toll on her health, eventually leading to autoimmunity. Through honest reflection and heartfelt storytelling, she reveals the moment she realized exhaustion wasn’t a badge of honor but a warning sign. Lisa shares what she wishes every woman knew about burnout, boundaries, and the myth of having it all, and how slowing down might just be the most powerful act of healing. Key Moments 00:01 – Lisa opens up about why she felt called to speak to women with autoimmune disease 04:54 – “The woman who thinks she has to do it all” — how modern women are burning out trying to keep up 09:31 – The moment Lisa realizes she’s creating autoimmunity without even knowing it 19:01 – How stress and cortisol fuel disease, and what no one tells women about burnout 28:33 – The myth of doing it all and learning to rest, receive help, and reclaim balance FREE GUT ANALYSIS CALL 🎁 Schedule your free gut analysis call with me! CONNECT WITH LISA 📱 Instagram: @lisagarrettnutrition 🌐 Website: https://www.lisagarrettnutrition.com/ SUPPORT LET’S TALK SH*T ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Let’s Talk Sh*t! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners. 👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram @lisagarrettnutrition for more inspiration

    43 min

  2. OCT 1

    16. Back-to-School Fuel: Feeding Kids for Focus, Energy, and Health

    In this back-to-school inspired episode of Let’s Talk Sht*, host Lisa Garrett gets real about the food our kids eat, at home, at school, and everywhere in between. From allergy testing fears to sugar-loaded cereals and sad school lunches, Lisa shares how small shifts in breakfast, lunch, and snacks can completely change a child’s energy, mood, and ability to thrive. Through personal stories, like handing out water bottles on Halloween or recreating Egg McMuffins in her kitchen, Lisa makes a clear case: what (and how) kids eat shapes not only their health, but their focus, friendships, and future. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or someone who just cares about kids in your life, you’ll leave with practical, doable ways to make food your family’s best medicine. Key Moments 00:45 – Discussion on the nutritional value of school lunches. 05:30 – The importance of focusing on major food allergens and dietary changes. 12:00 – Strategies for improving children's breakfast and lunch nutrition. 18:45 – The benefits of homemade meals and avoiding processed foods. 25:15 – Encouragement to teach children cooking and meal prep skills for better health. FREE GUT ANALYSIS CALL 🎁 Schedule your free gut analysis call with me! CONNECT WITH LISA 📱 Instagram: @lisagarrettnutrition 🌐 Website: https://www.lisagarrettnutrition.com/ SUPPORT LET’S TALK SH*T ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Let’s Talk Sh*t! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.  👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram @lisagarrettnutrition for more inspiration.

    33 min

  3. SEP 24

    15. Constipation, Stress & a German Shepherd Named Leo

    In this eye-opening (and sometimes hilarious) episode of Let’s Talk Sht*, host Lisa Garrett shares an unlikely teacher in the world of gut health: her German Shepherd, Leo. After months of dealing with her dog’s constipation, Lisa discovered just how much stress, not just food, impacts digestion. Through Leo’s journey with acupuncture, diet changes, and yes, even doggy stress management, Lisa draws powerful parallels to what humans experience with gut health. If you’ve ever struggled with bathroom habits, stress overload, or wondered why “doing all the right things” still doesn’t fix constipation, this one’s for you. Key Moments 01:15 – The surprising impact of stress on constipation and gut health. 05:30 – The role of the liver in digestion and the importance of decongesting it. 12:45 – How acupuncture helped relieve stress-induced constipation in a dog. 20:00 – The benefits of adding more fat to the diet and reducing protein for easing constipation. 28:15 – The connection between stress management and regular bathroom habits. FREE GUT ANALYSIS CALL 🎁 Schedule your free gut analysis call with me! CONNECT WITH LISA 📱 Instagram: @lisagarrettnutrition 🌐 Website: https://www.lisagarrettnutrition.com/ SUPPORT LET’S TALK SH*T ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Let’s Talk Sh*t! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.  👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram @lisagarrettnutrition for more inspiration.

    27 min

  4. SEP 17

    14. Legacy in the Kitchen: How Food, Family, and Gut Health Shape Generations

    In this passionate episode of Let’s Talk Sht*, host Lisa Garrett unpacks the idea of legacy — not through money or possessions, but through food, health habits, and the choices we pass down to our kids and loved ones. From a Motel 6 mix-up in New England to teaching her sons how to meal prep in college, Lisa shows how everyday decisions about cooking, shopping, and eating become lifelong habits that ripple through generations. She makes the case that the strongest inheritance you can leave behind is a healthy gut, a love for real food, and a mindset of intentional living. You’ll learn why eating at home is the ultimate act of self-care, how to make meal prep simple and powerful, and why your gut truly is your first line of defense against disease. Key Moments 00:45 – The importance of eating at home and involving family in grocery shopping as a legacy. 04:30 – Gut health as a defense against disease, with 80% of the immune system residing in the gut. 10:15 – Teaching kids to meal prep and cook as part of their upbringing. 18:00 – The impact of processed foods and the benefits of eating whole foods at home. 26:45 – Every meal is an opportunity to either feed or fight disease. FREE GUT ANALYSIS CALL 🎁 Schedule your free gut analysis call with me! CONNECT WITH LISA 📱 Instagram: @lisagarrettnutrition 🌐 Website: https://www.lisagarrettnutrition.com/ SUPPORT LET’S TALK SH*T ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Let’s Talk Sh*t! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.  👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram @lisagarrettnutrition for more inspiration.

    40 min

  5. SEP 10

    13 . Start With Food: Lisa’s No-Nonsense Guide to Healing Your Gut

    At a live kickoff event for Let’s Talk Sht*, host Lisa Garrett takes audience questions on gut health, digestion, and why the first step to healing isn’t supplements, it’s what’s on your plate. She unpacks surprising “healthy food” myths, gives practical tips for real-life eating situations, and shares inspiring client stories, including how she helped save a gallbladder from surgery and why gut health can change your mental health. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Lisa always starts gut healing with food — and the surprising “healthy” foods that can disrupt digestion How to travel and eat out without wrecking your gut (and why to skip the salad) Simple ways to tell the difference between a food intolerance and a gut imbalance How to raise kids to enjoy whole, nutrient-dense foods without constant battles The budget-friendly staples every college student (or busy adult) should know about Which foods are worth buying organic — and why it matters How one client avoided gallbladder surgery through dietary changes The powerful link between gut health, mood, and mental clarity What “leaky gut” actually is, how it develops, and the common triggers KEY MOMENTS 00:59 – Why Lisa always starts with food — and the surprising “healthy” foods that can be gut disruptors 04:36 – Traveling without wrecking your digestion (and why to skip the salad) 07:02 – How to tell a food intolerance from a gut imbalance 11:21 – Raising kids to choose whole foods without the food fights 14:30 – A college student’s guide to eating healthy on a budget 18:26 – Which foods are worth buying organic — and why it matters for your gut 18:58 – How Lisa helped save a client’s gallbladder from surgery 23:50 – Healing the gut for better mental health and emotional clarity 32:53 – What “leaky gut” actually is and how it happens FREE GUT ANALYSIS CALL 🎁 Schedule your free gut analysis call with me! CONNECT WITH LISA 📱 Instagram: @lisagarrettnutrition 🌐 Website: https://www.lisagarrettnutrition.com/ SUPPORT LET’S TALK SH*T ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Let’s Talk Sh*t! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.  👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram @lisagarrettnutrition for more inspiration.

    36 min

  6. SEP 3

    12. My Love Affair with Movement: What Exercise Has Taught Me About Health, Aging, and Balance

    In this heartfelt and honest episode of Let’s Talk Sht*, Lisa takes you deep into the story that started it all, her lifelong love of movement. From childhood dance classes to overtraining in her 40s, Lisa shares how exercise has been both her saving grace and, at times, her greatest challenge. Now at 59, her relationship with fitness has evolved. This is a must-listen for any woman navigating exercise, aging, gut health, or burnout. Lisa offers wisdom, personal stories, and powerful tips to help you fall in love with movement for all the right reasons. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why overexercising can trigger autoimmune conditions How Lisa's addiction to movement masked deeper health issues What kind of workouts are best for women over 40 (and what to avoid) The difference between true fitness and chronic depletion Why walking and resistance training should be your non-negotiables A vital recovery tip for every workout, most women are skipping this KEY MOMENTS 00:52 – Dance, asthma, and discovering the joy of movement as a kid 09:30 – Running to manage depression, and the start of exercise addiction 14:09 – Overtraining, burnout, and the autoimmune wake-up call 21:23 – Why women over 40 must prioritize strength over cardio 28:40 – The new meaning of movement: rest days, non-exercise activity, and longevity FREE GUT ANALYSIS CALL 🎁 Schedule your free gut analysis call with me! CONNECT WITH LISA 📱 Instagram: @lisagarrettnutrition 🌐 Website: https://www.lisagarrettnutrition.com/ SUPPORT LET’S TALK SH*T ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Let’s Talk Sh*t! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.  👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram @lisagarrettnutrition for more inspiration.

    33 min

  7. AUG 29

    11. From Tragedy to Transformation: Why Family, Food, and Connection Matter

    In this deeply moving episode of Let’s Talk Sht*, host Lisa Garrett reflects on the recent Minneapolis school shooting and the heartbreak left in its wake. While acknowledging the unimaginable loss, Lisa shifts the conversation toward what we can do: strengthening family bonds, prioritizing nourishing food, and fostering true presence in our homes. Drawing from her own parenting experiences, Lisa explores the ripple effect of family dinners, the subtle ways mothers know their children best, and how nutrition directly impacts mental health, motivation, and resilience. This isn’t about politics — it’s about taking ownership of what’s on our plates, how we gather, and how we show up for the next generation. She invites you to be the change, starting with your fork. Key Moments 00:00 – Lisa opens with heartbreak after the Minneapolis shooting 06:38 – Family dinners as the anchor of connection and presence 11:09 – A mother’s intuition: knowing your child better than anyone else 16:05 – The gut-brain connection: how nutrition impacts mood and resilience 19:40 – Call to action: protect kids, change their food, and be the change FREE GUT ANALYSIS CALL 🎁 Schedule your free gut analysis call with me! CONNECT WITH LISA 📱 Instagram: @lisagarrettnutrition 🌐 Website: https://www.lisagarrettnutrition.com/ SUPPORT LET’S TALK SH*T ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Let’s Talk Sh*t! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.  👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram @lisagarrettnutrition for more inspiration.

    36 min

  8. AUG 27

    10. Why I’m Eating Bread Again: The Real Fix for Gut Health

    What if everything you thought about gluten, flour, and gut health was wrong? In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Sht*, Lisa shares her deeply personal discovery: how milling her own flour and making bread from scratch has changed her life with celiac. She unpacks the hidden history of modern wheat, how flour lost its essential nutrients, and why even gluten-free foods are often just ultra-processed imposters. From homemade loaves to real satiety and zero inflammation, this is about much more than bread, it's about reclaiming your health, one ingredient at a time. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why most gluten-free products are secretly harming your gut The truth about modern flour and how it’s contributing to chronic illness What really makes sourdough “gut healthy” (and why it still wasn’t enough) How freshly milled wheat changed everything, even for someone with celiac Why B vitamins are essential for your nervous system and could be linked to Alzheimer’s How to tell if your bread is feeding your body… or just feeding disease KEY MOMENTS 00:52 – Why gluten-free bread was never the solution Lisa hoped for 04:30 – The history of modern flour, and what we lost with industrial milling 07:43 – Eating real, freshly milled bread again after 20 years with celiac 12:00 – Could lack of B vitamins in bread be linked to rising Alzheimer’s? 16:37 – How homemade, nutrient-dense bread changed Lisa’s life, and her family’s FREE GUT ANALYSIS CALL 🎁 Schedule your free gut analysis call with me! CONNECT WITH LISA 📱 Instagram: @lisagarrettnutrition 🌐 Website: https://www.lisagarrettnutrition.com/ SUPPORT LET’S TALK SH*T ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Let’s Talk Sh*t! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.  👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram @lisagarrettnutrition for more inspiration

    27 min
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the podcast that’s here to make you feel like HOT SH*T in your 40s, 50s, and 60s! I’m Lisa Garrett, your unapologetic gut health guru, serving up real talk to fuel your vibrant, badass life. We’re diving into how your gut’s the key to unstoppable energy, confidence, and living your best damn life at ANY age. From hilarious rants, to game-changing tips to crush burnout, weight gain and bloating, this is your wake-up call to own your vitality.

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  • Creator
    Lisa Garrett Gut Health Guru
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lisa Garrett Gut Health Guru
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    Let’s Talk Sh*t

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