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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
  • 57: Can You Trust AI For IBS & Gut Health Advice?
    Jun 19 2026

    While AI can be a helpful tool, it lacks the clinical experience to make nutrition therapy recommendations, regulation and accountability and ability to assess safety of a recommendation.

    In today’s episode, we will discuss the main risks and considerations with using AI for health advice, and some key takeaways to use it safely should you choose to engage in AI based tools for your IBS and gut health management.


    YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:

    ✅ The main downsides to using AI for gut health & IBS advice (lack of regularity, lack of context, data collection & hallucinations)

    ✅ Why data collection with these large language models (LLM) is something you need to be aware of

    ✅ How lack of context can result in misleading or dangerous health information

    ✅ How to navigate information online & use these tools more judiciously should you choose to


    👩🏻‍💻 REFERENCES: ⤵️

    1. https://cloud.google.com/discover/what-are-ai-hallucinations

    2. https://www.dietitians.ca/About/Learn-About-Dietitians

    3. https://hai.stanford.edu/news/be-careful-what-you-tell-your-ai-chatbot

    4. https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.05382

    5. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12735979/#sec3-nutrients-17-03828

    6. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13244121/

    7. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/dancing-with-the-devil/202506/how-emotional-manipulation-causes-chatgpt-psychosis

    8. https://www.cma.ca/healthcare-for-real/can-you-trust-ai-health-advice


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    32 mins
  • 56: Your 6-Step IBS Relief Plan (Masterclass Recap & Q/A)
    Jun 12 2026

    In this episode, I’m recapping highlights from my live masterclass, Break Free From IBS: Your 6-Step Roadmap to Lasting Relief.

    If you missed it, don’t worry! I’ve pulled together the most important takeaways and I’ll be answering some of your top Q&A questions from the session.

    I cover some pressing questions like:

    ✅ Is there an autoimmune component of IBS?

    ✅ What is the vagus nerve?

    ✅ Which probiotics are best for IBS?

    ✅ + more!


    Doors open with special bonuses to the Gut Harmony Method Program! 🎁 Apply by June 13 & get BonusTrainings + Extended Support (Valued $500) –

    Grab the details + apply here.


    ✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️

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    43 mins
  • 55: Finding Food Freedom With IBS — Angela's Story
    Jun 6 2026

    Does it feel like your IBS and gut symptoms run your life? I can’t wait to share about my guest and today’s inspiring episode.

    Angela is an amazing client of mine who is a fabulous example of someone who has put in consistent work to improve their digestive health and quality of life, and does not let fear of gut symptoms hold them back from life (travel, working out, social life).


    YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:

    ✅ Angela’s health journey & what led her to realize her IBS symptoms weren’t normal and finally seak help

    ✅ The main changes she made with nutrition to improve her symptoms

    ✅ Key tools she uses to enjoy her busy life full of travel, hobbies & socializing without worrying about IBS and gut symptoms

    ✅ Plus a fun "would you rather" segment


    👤 TODAY’S GUEST: Angela Schneider

    Angela is a process improvement specialist, writer, and aspiring stand-up comedian based in Toronto, Ontario.

    📌 Angela’s LinkedIn

    📌

    YouTube video of her first ever live stand-up “Showcase”


    👩🏻‍💻 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️

    👉 Ready for high touch IBS and gut health support too? Learn more and APPLY for Gut Harmony Method Program! Special bonuses until June 13th! ✨


    ✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️

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    1 hr and 9 mins
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