In this episode, Laurie Hammer welcomes functional medicine dietitian and gut health expert Lisa Smith for a conversation about what truly drives healthy aging and longevity. Lisa explains why healthspan—the quality of life we maintain as we age—is just as important as lifespan, and why foundational habits should come before advanced wellness interventions.

The discussion explores Lisa’s simple nutrition framework of anchoring meals with quality protein and wrapping them with fiber-rich foods to support gut health, blood sugar regulation, and brain function. She explains how the gut microbiome influences hormones, inflammation, and cognitive health, and why prebiotic foods are essential for nourishing beneficial gut bacteria.

Laurie and Lisa also discuss the impact of chronic stress and elevated cortisol on the body, sharing practical strategies such as breathwork, vagus nerve stimulation, grounding, and gratitude practices to improve resilience and nervous system regulation. They examine the important relationship between sleep, hormones, and metabolic health, particularly during perimenopause and menopause.

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Lisa Smith is a Functional Medicine Dietitian, gut health expert, wellness educator, and founder of Lisa Smith Wellness. She specializes in helping women optimize gut health, hormone balance, metabolism, and longevity through a root-cause, functional medicine approach. Lisa is passionate about teaching practical, sustainable strategies that support healthy aging, brain health, and overall vitality without relying on extreme wellness trends.

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Connect with Lisa Smith

Website: https://lisasmithwellness.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettywellpodcast 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-smith-7a8052337/ 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrettyWellPodcast 

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