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What is it really like growing up with a nutritionist for a mom? In this special episode, Lisa sits down with her third son, Nick Garrett, to talk about the food habits, family traditions, and health lessons that shaped his life from childhood through adulthood.

Now a chiropractic student, Nick reflects on everything from school lunches and meal prep to acne, sleep, gut health, fitness, and cooking for himself. Together, he and Lisa have an honest conversation about why the relationship we build with food as children often follows us for life, and how simple habits at home can create healthier adults.

In this episode, Lisa and Nick explore:

• How childhood food habits shaped Nick's health as an adult.

• The surprising connection between gut health, sleep, and acne.

• Why learning to cook became one of his greatest life skills.

• How meal preparation saves time, money, and improves health.

• Why food should be viewed as nourishment instead of convenience.

Key Moments

02:15 – Lisa introduces her third son, Nick, and the lessons he learned growing up in a nutrition-focused home

07:15 – Nick’s childhood bedwetting leads to a conversation about food sensitivities and gut health

12:15 – School lunches, chicken nuggets, and learning the difference between processed and real food

19:45 – How Nick connected his diet to acne, congestion, sleep, and mental performance

30:35 – Meal prepping, saving money, and why healthy eating does not have to be expensive

43:42 – How cooking connects Nick to home, family traditions, and the meals he hopes to pass down

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Fasting has become one of the most talked-about wellness trends, praised for everything from weight loss to longevity. But is it really the right tool for everyone? In this episode, Lisa takes a balanced look at fasting, explaining when it can support your health and when it can actually create more stress for your body.

Drawing from her own experience healing celiac disease and years of working with clients, Lisa explores why your sleep, stress levels, gut health, thyroid function, and relationship with food all matter before considering any fasting protocol. She explains the difference between using fasting as a healing strategy versus using it as punishment, and why that distinction can make all the difference.

If you’ve ever wondered whether intermittent fasting is helping or hurting your body, this episode will help you understand when fasting makes sense, when it doesn’t, and why nourishing your body is often the better long-term strategy.

In this episode, Lisa explores:

• Who should and should not practice fasting

• Why stress, sleep, and thyroid health affect fasting success

• How fasting supports autophagy and digestive healing

• The connection between gut health and food sensitivities

• Why intermittent fasting can backfire for many women

• How to use fasting as a healing tool instead of a punishment

KEY MOMENTS

02:10 – Lisa explains why fasting is not the right tool for everyone

04:27 – Who should avoid fasting and why stress changes everything

09:20 – When fasting can support digestive healing and gut repair

17:53 – Warning signs your body is not ready for fasting

25:12 – How fasting, thyroid health, and cortisol are connected

38:29 – Lisa’s approach to fasting for women in midlife

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If you’re ready to stop guessing and finally understand which foods work for your body, Lisa’s Simply the Best program walks you through her proven step-by-step gut healing method.

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If you’ve ever wondered which health principles Lisa refuses to compromise on, this episode is for you.

Inspired by a conversation with her husband about the “hills” they would each die on, Lisa shares the six beliefs that have shaped her approach to nutrition, gut health, aging, and living well. These aren’t passing wellness trends or popular opinions. They’re principles built from decades of personal experience, professional education, and helping hundreds of clients transform their health.

From why gut health is the foundation of overall wellness to challenging long-held beliefs about cholesterol, eggs, sunlight, and exercise, Lisa explains why these six ideas continue to guide everything she teaches. Along the way, she also shares practical insights on food sensitivities, inflammation, immune health, and why lasting health starts by addressing the root cause instead of chasing symptoms.

Whether you agree with every point or not, this episode will challenge you to think differently about the choices you make every day and how those choices shape your future health.

In this episode, Lisa explores:

• Why gut health is the foundation of long-term wellness

• The truth about eggs, cholesterol, and heart health

• How food sensitivities can contribute to chronic inflammation

• Why nutrition has a greater impact than exercise on body composition

• The role of sunlight in supporting sleep, hormones, and vitamin D

• How healing your gut can change far more than your digestion

Key Moments:

02:04 – Lisa introduces the six health beliefs she refuses to compromise on

07:26 – Hill #1: Why gut health is the cornerstone of overall health

16:12 – Hill #2: The truth about eggs and cholesterol

29:27 – Hill #3: Food sensitivities, EOE, and addressing the root cause

34:37 – Hill #4: Why nutrition matters more than exercise for body composition

41:55 – Hills #5 and #6: The healing power of sunlight and how gut health can change your life

Ready to Heal Your Gut?If you’re ready to stop guessing and finally understand which foods work for your body, Lisa’s Simply the Best program walks you through her proven step-by-step gut healing method.Learn more here:https://pages.lisagarrettnutrition.com/simply-the-best

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What if the symptoms you're blaming on aging, hormones, or stress are actually signs that your body isn't getting enough energy to function properly?In this eye-opening conversation, Lisa sits down with renowned sports dietitian, eating disorder specialist, and author Renee McGregor to discuss a growing health issue affecting women far beyond elite athletics: underfueling. Together, they explore how years of dieting, overtraining, fasting, and chasing smaller bodies can leave women exhausted, hormonally disrupted, and struggling to recover.Renee explains Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and why she is seeing it increasingly in active women navigating midlife, perimenopause, and menopause. She challenges many of today's popular wellness trends and explains why sustainable health requires adequate nourishment, recovery, and a healthier relationship with food and exercise.This conversation is both empowering and refreshing. It offers a different perspective on health, one that prioritizes resilience, strength, and long-term well-being over restriction and relentless self-optimization.Renee's Substack on RED-S: https://substack.com/@thefuellinereneemcgregor/note/p-198840613?r=b09bp&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-actionIn this episode, Lisa explores:- What RED-S is and why it affects more than athletes- How underfueling impacts hormones, energy, and recovery- The connection between diet culture and body image- Why fasting may not be beneficial for many women- How wearable devices can increase health anxiety- What women can do to better support their bodies through midlifeKey Moments04:39 – Renee explains RED-S and why it goes beyond athletes17:00 – Why simply running your body requires more energy than women realize18:20 – How culture, body image, and diet pressure lead women to underfuel31:06 – Warning signs of RED-S, from fatigue to poor recovery and hormone changes48:39 – Why Renee is anti-tracking, macros, and wearable obsession54:26 – Renee explains why fasting can backfire for stressed midlife womenFREE 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.

How often do you say yes when you really mean no? How often do you put everyone else's needs ahead of your own and then wonder why you're exhausted, resentful, or stuck?In this episode, Lisa explores the power of personal choice and why the decisions we avoid often have the biggest impact on our lives. She challenges listeners to examine where they are giving away their power, staying silent, or waiting for someone else to change before they give themselves permission to move forward.Through stories, observations, and practical examples, Lisa explains why boundaries are not selfish, why self-care is not something to earn, and why no one will advocate for your well-being more than you. Whether it's your health, relationships, career, or daily habits, the choices you make today shape the life you experience tomorrow.At its heart, this episode is about reclaiming ownership of your life. You cannot control other people, but you can choose how you respond, what you tolerate, and what you are willing to prioritize.In this episode, Lisa explores:- Why personal responsibility is essential for lasting change- How silence teaches people what you'll tolerate- The connection between self-respect and healthy boundaries- Why women often put themselves last- How small daily choices shape long-term outcomesKey Moments00:00 – Lisa explores why people often feel trapped by choices they actually control06:48 – The hidden cost of always putting yourself last13:57 – Why waiting for someone else to change keeps you stuck22:01 – The connection between self-respect and personal responsibility28:54 – How your boundaries teach people how to treat you (adjusted for midroll)37:42 – Lisa's powerful reminder: nobody will prioritize your life more than youFREE 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.

After losing a close friend, Lisa found herself reflecting on a simple but powerful question: what truly moves the needle when it comes to health, longevity, and living well?In this personal episode, she shares the seven non-negotiable habits she prioritizes every day to support her physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. These aren't trendy wellness hacks or complicated protocols. They're practical habits that have consistently helped her feel stronger, healthier, and more connected to the life she wants to live.From homemade bread and evening walks to strength training, protein, reading, and prayer, Lisa explains why these habits matter to her and how they contribute to a healthier, more intentional life. She also shares the deeper lesson behind them: health isn't built through perfection. It's built through small, consistent choices repeated over time.If you've been looking for simple ways to improve your health without getting lost in the noise of modern wellness culture, this episode offers a refreshing reminder that the basics still work.In this episode, Lisa explores:- The seven daily habits she considers non-negotiable at 60- Why a friend's passing changed her perspective on health- The role of protein and strength training in healthy aging- How walking, reading, and prayer support overall well-being- Why consistency matters more than perfectionKey Moments00:00 – Lisa reflects on losing a friend and reevaluating what matters most04:11 – Non-Negotiable #1: Homemade bread and fresh-milled flour09:54 – Non-Negotiable #2: Evening walks and stress reduction16:49 – Non-Negotiables #3 and #4: Salt water and reading physical books24:27 – Non-Negotiables #5 and #6: Protein intake and strength training33:05 – Non-Negotiable #7: Prayer, faith, and staying groundedFREE 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.

In this powerful follow-up conversation, Lisa welcomes Joseph Antell back to share the deeply personal story behind his cancer journey. After being diagnosed with follicular lymphoma in 2007, Joseph was faced with fear, uncertainty, and the weight of choosing how he wanted to support his body through one of the hardest seasons of his life.Rather than viewing cancer as only a diagnosis to fight, Joseph began looking at the body as a whole system that needed support, rest, nourishment, and a stronger immune foundation. He shares how he stepped away from work, changed his diet, worked alongside an oncologist, and used nutrition, lifestyle, and immune support as part of his healing path.This episode is not about fear. It is about awareness, personal responsibility, and asking better questions when your health is on the line. With cancer rates rising in younger adults, especially colorectal cancer under 50, this conversation is a reminder that prevention, early action, and daily choices matter.

In this episode, Lisa explores:

• Joseph’s personal cancer diagnosis and survival journey
• Why he chose to support his body beyond conventional treatment alone-
• The role of nutrition, fasting, rest, and immune health in his recovery
• Why inflammation, hormones, sugar, and gut health matter in the cancer conversation
• The daily habits Joseph still follows nearly twenty years later

Additional notes about cancer: https://bit.ly/3S052jN

Cancer has increased in people under 50 years: https://share.google/Icd9T2ocgrXTNtRwa

Joseph's Cancer Journey and Cancer protocol: https://www.seleneriverpress.com/josephs-journey-through-cancer/

Key Moments

00:00 – Joseph shares the moment he was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma

11:31 – Why he stepped away from work to focus on healing

21:18 – The nutrition changes that transformed his health

30:14 – Working with an oncologist while pursuing a broader healing approach

39:27 – The scan that revealed no detectable cancer

56:56 – The principles Joseph still follows nearly two decades later

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One year ago, Lisa launched Let's Talk Shit with a simple mission: help people feel better, understand their bodies, and navigate the challenges of midlife with more confidence, energy, and clarity. Fifty-one episodes later, listeners from around the world have turned this podcast into a growing community built on real conversations about health, healing, grief, resilience, and life.

In this special anniversary episode, Lisa looks back at the ten most downloaded episodes from the first year of the podcast. From her own journey with celiac disease and leaky gut to stories about parenting, grief, skin health, stress, hair loss, and the beloved dogs that became part of the Let's Talk Shit family, this episode highlights the conversations that resonated most deeply with listeners.

Whether you've been here since episode one or you're discovering the podcast for the first time, this collection captures the heart of what Let's Talk Shit is all about: helping people feel seen, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

In this episode, Lisa explores:

• The ten most downloaded episodes from the first year

• The story behind her journey from celiac diagnosis to healing

• Why gut health remains the foundation of overall wellness

• Listener-favorite conversations about grief, stress, and resilience

• The lessons and stories that connected with audiences around the world

Key Moments

02:29 – #1: From Celiac Chaos to Gut Goals: My Story

05:58 – #2: Mother of the Groom: Staying Fit, Confident, and Gut Healthy

08:48 – #3: Why Your Healthy Diet Might Be Hurting You

11:14 – #4: The Power of Instinct: How Gut Healing Changed My Son's Life

14:40 – #5: Calm Your Nerves, Heal Your Gut

19:58 – #6: Losing Leo: Grief, Love, and the Dog Who Changed Everything

23:39 – #7: When Grief Changes Everything with Angie Hansen

27:58 – #8: What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You

32:21 – #9: The Energetic Shift: Why Gut Health Is Your Secret Power

36:11 – #10: My Hair Secrets at 60

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Have you ever wondered why some people make decisions instantly while others need weeks to think things through? Why certain jobs energize you while others leave you exhausted? Or why some relationships feel effortless while others constantly create friction?

In this episode, Lisa explores the concept of Human Design and how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can help you make sense of the way you work, lead, connect, and make decisions. Drawing from her own experience after losing Leo and navigating a major life transition, she shares how discovering her Human Design helped explain patterns she had noticed her entire life.

Lisa breaks down the five Human Design types, including Generators, Manifesting Generators, Manifestors, Projectors, and Reflectors. She explains how each type operates differently, where burnout comes from, and why trying to live like someone else often creates unnecessary stress and frustration.

At its core, this episode is a reminder that you are not broken. You may simply be operating against the way you were designed to function. Understanding your Human Design can create more self-awareness, better relationships, and a deeper sense of alignment in everyday life.

In this episode, Lisa explores:

• The five Human Design types and how each one operates

• Why decision-making looks different for different people

• How Human Design influences relationships and communication

• The connection between burnout and living out of alignment

• Ways to better understand yourself and the people around you

Key Moments

00:00 – Lisa opens with why wanting another dog led her to Human Design

08:07 – What it means to be a Manifesting Generator

13:37 – Understanding Generators and why most people fall into this type

18:29 – Manifestors: the creators and movement starters

23:16 – Projectors: the guides, leaders, and system thinkers

29:46 – Reflectors and why they experience the world differently

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There is no shortage of “healthy eating” advice out there, but most of it is built around convenience, marketing, and confusion rather than what the body actually needs.

In this episode, Lisa walks you through exactly what she eats in a day and why. Not as a rigid plan to follow, but as a real-life example of how to support gut health, reduce inflammation, and stay energized without overcomplicating things.

From morning habits and hydration to protein intake, fermented foods, and simple meals, Lisa explains how small daily choices add up to big changes. She also breaks down common mistakes people make with “healthy” foods, why certain habits lead to weight gain or cravings, and how to start paying attention to what your body is actually telling you.

This episode is a reminder that you are not a victim of what’s on your fork. You are in control, and your daily habits matter more than any trend.

In this episode, Lisa explores:

• What a real day of eating looks like for gut health and energy

• Why hydration and electrolytes are foundational

• How protein, fermented foods, and timing impact your body

• The truth about “healthy” packaged foods and hidden inflammation

• Why you are always in control of what you eat

Key Moments

00:00 – Lisa introduces how small symptoms are early warning signs from the body

03:12 – The idea that “little signs” build into bigger health issues

07:45 – Real-life examples of ignored symptoms turning into diagnoses

12:30 – The connection between nutrient deficiencies and chronic issues

17:58 – How everything ties back to gut health and absorption

24:10 – Final takeaway: your body is always communicating, you just have to listen

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