15. Constipation, Stress & a German Shepherd Named Leo

In this eye-opening (and sometimes hilarious) episode of Let’s Talk Sht*, host Lisa Garrett shares an unlikely teacher in the world of gut health: her German Shepherd, Leo. After months of dealing with her dog’s constipation, Lisa discovered just how much stress, not just food, impacts digestion.Through Leo’s journey with acupuncture, diet changes, and yes, even doggy stress management, Lisa draws powerful parallels to what humans experience with gut health. If you’ve ever struggled with bathroom habits, stress overload, or wondered why “doing all the right things” still doesn’t fix constipation, this one’s for you.Key Moments01:15 – The surprising impact of stress on constipation and gut health.05:30 – The role of the liver in digestion and the importance of decongesting it.12:45 – How acupuncture helped relieve stress-induced constipation in a dog.20:00 – The benefits of adding more fat to the diet and reducing protein for easing constipation.28:15 – The connection between stress management and regular bathroom habits.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.