53. Joseph Antell’s Cancer Journey of Survival and the Power of Nutrition

53. Joseph Antell’s Cancer Journey of Survival and the Power of Nutrition

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 [ https://bit.ly/3S052jN] Cancer has increased in people under 50 years: https://share.google/Icd9T2ocgrXTNtRwa [https://share.google/Icd9T2ocgrXTNtRwa] Joseph's Cancer Journey and Cancer protocol: https://www.seleneriverpress.com/josephs-journey-through-cancer/ [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 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.

52. Anniversary Special: The Top 10 Most Popular Let's Talk Shit Episodes

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 FREE GUT ANALYSIS CALL 🎁 Schedule your free gut analysis call with me! [https://pages.lisagarrettnutrition.com/gut-analysis] CONNECT WITH LISA 📱 Instagram: @lisagarrettnutrition [https://www.instagram.com/lisagarrettnutrition/?hl=en] 🌐 Website: https://www.lisagarrettnutrition.com/ [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 [https://www.instagram.com/lisagarrettnutrition/?hl=en] for more inspiration.

51. Human Design: Why You Make the Decisions You Do

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 FREE GUT ANALYSIS CALL 🎁 Schedule your free gut analysis call with me! [https://pages.lisagarrettnutrition.com/gut-analysis] CONNECT WITH LISA 📱 Instagram: @lisagarrettnutrition [https://www.instagram.com/lisagarrettnutrition/?hl=en] 🌐 Website: https://www.lisagarrettnutrition.com/ [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 [https://www.instagram.com/lisagarrettnutrition/?hl=en] for more inspiration.

50. 20 Hidden Ways Your Body Is Screaming for Health

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 FREE GUT ANALYSIS CALL 🎁 Schedule your free gut analysis call with me! [https://pages.lisagarrettnutrition.com/gut-analysis] CONNECT WITH LISA 📱 Instagram: @lisagarrettnutrition [https://www.instagram.com/lisagarrettnutrition/?hl=en] 🌐 Website: https://www.lisagarrettnutrition.com/ [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 [https://www.instagram.com/lisagarrettnutrition/?hl=en] for more inspiration.

49. Your Skin Isn’t a Surface Problem — It’s an Inside Job

Your skin is not a surface problem. It is a reflection of what is happening inside your body. In this episode, Lisa Garrett breaks down the truth about skin health and why chasing products, treatments, and expensive routines often misses the mark. Instead of focusing on what to put on your skin, she shifts the conversation to what is happening internally, from gut health and stress to nutrient deficiencies and daily habits. Lisa walks through the biggest factors that impact your skin, including chronic stress, elevated cortisol, low fat intake, and inflammation. She explains how these show up as acne, rosacea, dryness, and dull skin, and why true healing starts from within. This episode is a reset. A reminder that glowing skin is not about more products. It is about supporting your body so it can do what it is designed to do naturally. In this episode, Lisa explores: * Why your skin is a reflection of your internal health * The connection between gut health and skin issues * How stress and cortisol break down collagen * The role of healthy fats, nutrients, and hydration * Simple ways to support real skin health from the inside out Key Moments 00:00 – Lisa opens with why skin health starts internally, not with products 03:23 – The connection between gut health and visible skin issues 07:59 – Inflammation and how it shows up on your skin 13:46 – Why topical solutions alone don’t fix the root problem 20:08 – Foods and nutrients that support real skin repair 27:21 – Final takeaway: glowing skin starts with what you put inside your body FREE GUT ANALYSIS CALL 🎁 Schedule your free gut analysis call with me! [https://pages.lisagarrettnutrition.com/gut-analysis] CONNECT WITH LISA 📱 Instagram: @lisagarrettnutrition [https://www.instagram.com/lisagarrettnutrition/?hl=en] 🌐 Website: https://www.lisagarrettnutrition.com/ [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 [https://www.instagram.com/lisagarrettnutrition/?hl=en] for more inspiration.