Her Story
About Lisa
Lisa Garrett is a Holistic Nutritionist and Gut Health Coach based in Omaha, Nebraska, and the CEO and Founder of Eat 2 Succeed Functional Nutritional Services. She has more than 25 years of experience in nutrition and fitness. Her education includes a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, a Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition from Hawthorn University, and a certification in Gut and Psychology Syndrome from Dr. Campbell-McBride.
Her career grew out of a personal health journey. After roughly two decades of illness, Garrett was diagnosed with celiac disease, an enlarged heart, anemia, Hashimoto's, and thyroid disease. She found that eating clean was not enough and that lasting recovery required healing the gut. By following a food-first approach, she reversed each of these conditions. She also used dietary changes to help her eldest son overcome childhood asthma, eczema, and osteopenia, which deepened her commitment to nutrition-based healing.
Today, Garrett guides clients, mostly women but also men and families, through one-on-one coaching, group programs, mentoring, and a 90-day Food First program built around grocery-store foods and practical meal plans. She hosts the podcast Let's Talk Shit, which brings open conversation to digestive topics many people avoid and is available in seven countries on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Garrett believes her success comes from a deep sense of calling to serve others.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Lisa
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to going through my own healing journey first. When I reversed my celiac disease, heart enlargement, anemia, and thyroid conditions through gut healing and a food-first approach, it wasn't just personal — it became proof of what's possible when you go back to the root instead of just managing symptoms. That experience is why I coach the way I do.
I also attribute it to building something structured but never rigid.
My clients aren't handed a list of rules and left to figure it out — they get a clear, step-by-step plan, daily support, and real accountability, but it's designed to work with their actual life, not against it. Coffee, wine, eating out, travel — none of that gets put on hold. That's what makes the results sustainable instead of temporary.
And honestly, a lot of it comes down to being direct. Whether it's on a coaching call or on my podcast, Let's Talk Sh*t, I don't sugarcoat things. People are tired of vague wellness advice — they want someone to tell them the truth about their gut, their body, and what's actually going to move the needle. That honesty, paired with real support, is what's built trust with thousands of clients over 25+ years.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Take imperfect action.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
People don't hire you for your degrees — they hire you because they know your story and believe you can help them. Stop leading with your accolades. Lead with who you help and how. "I help women who feel bloated and exhausted finally get their energy back" beats a list of certifications every time.
Your story builds trust. Clarity gets the yes.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge right now, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reshaping weight loss, and coaches now need to position themselves as the answer for people wanting to come off those drugs and heal the sustainable, drug-free way — which is exactly your lane.
The industry is trending toward community and connection over data-obsessed optimization, which means group coaching is on the rise!
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that matter most to me — personally and professionally — are trust and integrity.
I've walked where my clients are. That's what separates me from someone simply handing out advice. I walk the talk. I'm honest with myself and honest with my clients, because that's what builds sustainable habits — the kind that lead to a life of real health, and ultimately, happiness.
You are what you eat.
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