37. The Root Cause of Asthma, Eczema, and Inflammation ft. Sam Garrett

Sam Garrett grew up in and out of emergency rooms with asthma and severe eczema. From ICU visits to hospital stays at National Jewish, his childhood revolved around medications, steroids, and trying to control symptoms that never fully went away.But what ultimately changed everything wasn’t another prescription.In this episode, Lisa sits down with her oldest son to unpack the turning points: the $100 elimination experiment, the moment milk triggered immediate wheezing, the law school years of dialing in nutrition for mental performance, and the surprising connection between food, inflammation, lung function, and focus.If you’ve ever wondered whether what you eat really affects your asthma, skin, sleep, or energy, this conversation is real-life proof that it does.In this episode, you’ll learn:Food directly impacts asthma, eczema, and inflammation.The itch-scratch cycle can be interrupted, but root cause matters.Elimination diets reveal more than you expect.Mental clarity and professional performance are deeply tied to nutrition.Sleep, stress, and food all compound, for better or worse.Listening to your body is a skill that must be learned.KEY MOMENTS00:03:54 – The ER ScareSam recalls the kindergarten hospital visit when doctors said he was “lucky he’s alive.”00:11:16 – The $100 Elimination Experiment. At age 12, three weeks without dairy and gluten dramatically changed his skin, sleep, and breathing.00:13:42 – Milk Triggered Immediate Wheezing. Reintroducing dairy caused instant asthma symptoms.00:31:58 – The Pasta Test as an Adult: One meal brought back eczema, congestion, and nighttime asthma.00:48:44 – Best Lung Function of His LifeFREE 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.