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The GutFit Nutrition Podcast

The GutFit Nutrition Podcast

By: Leigh Merotto Dietitian | IBS Gut Health and Fitness Expert
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Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast with Leigh Merotto, RD, MHSc—Registered Dietitian, gut health expert, and long-distance runner. This show is your go-to resource for all things gut health, IBS, and performance nutrition. Each episode delivers evidence-based tips, tools and strategies to help you tackle IBS and digestive symptoms, fuel running and fitness, and feel your best from the inside out. If you're ready to beat painful bloat and gut flare-ups, say goodbye to irregular poops, and thrive in your active life with whole body, REAL science-based tools — this is the show for you!Leigh Merotto, Dietitian | IBS, Gut Health and Fitness Expert Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • 39: IBS and Perimenopause — How Hormonal Changes Impact Gut Symptoms
    Jan 10 2026

    Hot flashes, bloating, mood swings? In this episode we explore the connection between perimenopause and IBS, discussing how hormonal changes can impact your digestive health. We chat about common symptoms of perimenopause, the complexities of IBS, and practical strategies for managing symptoms through nutrition, exercise, and expert support.


    YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:

    ✨How ovarian hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can affect digestion, and exacerbate IBS

    ✨Why tracking symptoms is crucial for understanding health changes, and how to do it properly

    ✨Key dietary adjustments to manage blood sugar and digestive health

    ✨Behaviour strategies including exercise balance, sleep hygiene for gut and hormonal support


    👩🏻‍💻 REFERENCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️

    📌 DEXA Scan Health Insights

    📌 10.1089/jwh.2015.5556

    📌 10.1177/030006059101900504

    📌 10.3892/ol.2019.10983

    📌 https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2023.2204066

    📌 Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?


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    30 mins
  • 38: 5 Micro Habits to Level Up Your Gut Health in 2026
    Jan 2 2026

    Your gut called… it’s ready for a glow-up in 2026 — without painful cleanses or expensive supplement protocols.

    In this episode of the GutFit Nutrition Podcast, we explore why gut health is foundational to your overall well-being and how simple, sustainable micro habits can support your digestion, hormones, mood, and immune system over time.

    YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:

    What micro habits are and how to use them to create lasting change

    Why gut health impacts immunity, mental health, and hormone balance

    How small adjustments in diet quality, fermented foods, medication use, sleep hygiene, and morning routines can better support your gut

    Why consistency and personalization matter more than perfection


    👩🏻‍💻 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️

    📌 3 Rules For Habits by James Clear

    📌 Atomic Habits by James Clear

    📌Freedom App

    📌 Study on Fermented Food vs High Fibre Diet

    📌 NSAIDs and the Gut


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    37 mins
  • 37: New Year, New Intentions: 9 Steps to Health and Fitness Goals You’ll Actually Stick With
    Dec 26 2025

    In the latest episode of the Gut Fit Nutrition Podcast, we’re breaking down how to set realistic gut health & fitness goals that stick — including:

    ✨ Setting intentions instead of resolutions

    ✨ Creating SMART goals for clarity

    ✨ Linking pleasure to behaviors to stay motivated

    ✨ Using accountability systems to actually follow through

    ✨ Celebrating small wins along the way

    If you’re ready to finally make progress on your health and fitness goals instead of falling off by February… This episode is for you!

    ⏱️ Chapters:

    👩🏻‍💻 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️

    📌 Tony Robbins: Awaken the Giant Within

    ✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️

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    31 mins
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