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


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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


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Let’s Talk Sh*tBy Lisa Garrett Gut Health Guru