40. Doing all the “healthy” things but still feeling exhausted and heavy? Listen to this.

March 18, 2026

What if the disease is not random?

What if it is dis-ease — a body that has lost its balance under stress, toxic load, poor sleep, and chronic inflammation?

In this episode, Lisa breaks down the two most overlooked drivers of chronic disease: stress and detox. From environmental toxins and plastics to unprocessed trauma, poor sleep, and high-intensity overtraining, she connects the dots between daily habits and long-term illness.

If you are doing all the “healthy” things but still not feeling well, this episode will challenge you to look deeper. Disease does not show up overnight. It builds quietly over years. And the good news is, you can.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Disease is often years in the making, not sudden.

  • Chronic stress raises cortisol and disrupts healing.

  • Detox happens in two phases and depends heavily on sleep.

  • Poor gut health blocks proper toxin elimination.

  • Ultra-processed foods and plastics increase toxic load.

  • Sleep is the most underrated weapon against disease.

Ready to feel like HOT SH*T in your 40s, 50s and 60s?

Welcome to Let’s Talk Sh*t—the podcast that tells you what no one else will.

I’m Lisa Garrett, your no-BS gut health expert, here to drop truth bombs on energy, confidence, and feeling GOOD in your body again.

We’re talking real food, real life, and real solutions—so you can ditch the bloat, brain fog, and burnout… and step into a body that actually works for you.

This isn’t just a podcast. It’s your wake-up call.

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