#201 Simplifying Health: Gut Healing, Stress, and Progress with Trey Bruffey

Welcome back to another empowering episode of the Lisa Podcast! Today’s guest is Trey Bruffey – a strength coach, founder of Be Opposite Training & Nutrition, and a dedicated advocate for bringing simplicity, sustainability, and a personalized approach back into fitness and health coaching.

In this episode, Trey and Lisa dive deep into the pitfalls of overcomplicating health and nutrition, why foundational habits will always trump shiny trends, and how self-care—yes, the real kind!—plays a crucial role in wellness. Trey’s story, personal coaching philosophy, and no-nonsense tips will help you cut through the noise and find what actually works for your unique journey.

If you’ve felt overwhelmed by “health anxiety,” tired of endless tracking and testing, or unsure where to start with gut health or elimination diets, this is the episode for you. Whether you're a competitor, weekend warrior, or just looking to thrive, Trey delivers actionable insights you can use today.

So, get comfy, hit play, and prepare for real talk on how to finally keep it simple, get sustainable results, and enjoy your health journey.

Timestamp Overview:

• [00:00] – Introduction & Trey's Philosophy: “Keep It Simple, Stupid”
• [00:47] – Trey’s Background: From Wrestler to Coach
• [03:07] – What “Be Opposite” Really Means & How the Business Evolved
• [03:33] – Overcomplicating Health: Functional Medicine, Fads & Anxiety
• [05:22] – Laying the Foundations: Nutrition Basics, Mindset & Healing
• [06:57] – Tackling Health Without Testing: Symptom Assessment & Food as Medicine
• [12:22] – Choosing Supplements & “Most Bang for Your Buck” Interventions
• [13:56] – When to Add Testing and How to Layer in Complexity
• [15:10] – Elimination Diets: When & How to Use Them
• [18:18] – Building Sustainability: The Value of Flexibility and "Rigidity Breaks"
• [22:52] – Keto, Carnivore & Adherence—Special Considerations for Women & Athletes
• [28:02] – Why Training Intensity Matters for Gut Health and Recovery
• [30:19] – The Real Impact of Stress & What Coaches Can Actually Control
• [33:13] – Chronic Stress, Identity, and Health Issues: Trey’s Coaching Tactics
• [35:33] – Long Breaks from Training: Sometimes Walking is the Best Rehab!
• [40:04] – Why “Normal” Isn’t Always Optimal & Final Thoughts

Follow Trey Bruffey & Be Opposite Training:

• Instagram: @beoppositetraining

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