The Autoimmune Wellness Podcast

Episode 65: AIP for Hashimoto’s – The Polish Study on Nutrient Density, Symptoms & Thyroid Health What happens when researchers outside the AIP community independently decide to study the Autoimmune Protocol in an academic setting? In this episode, Mickey breaks down a 2023 research trial from Poland that evaluated AIP for people with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis who were euthyroid on paper—but sti...

Episode 64: From Flare to Flow — Lynn on Staying Grounded While Healing Takes Time Healing stories are often told after everything makes sense—but autoimmune life is usually lived in the middle of uncertainty. In this episode, Mickey talks with AIP Certified Coach Lynn Rester about navigating an active flare while balancing work, health, and daily life. Lynn shares what it’s been like to move thro...

Episode 63: AIP for IBD — The Gene Expression Study & Patient Experience Survey What happens inside the body when someone follows the Autoimmune Protocol—and how does AIP actually feel to people using it in real life? In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast , Mickey Trescott reviews two important follow-up studies from the Scripps research team, led by Dr. Gauree Konijeti , that exp...

Episode 62: Meal Plan Makeover — Improving Energy and Satisfaction (Small Bite) Many people start the Autoimmune Protocol with a clear understanding of the rules—what foods to include, what to avoid, and which phase they’re in. But knowing the rules and feeling well on AIP are not always the same thing. In this Small Bite episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast , Mickey Trescott introduces a ne...

Episode 61: AIP for Hashimoto’s — The Pioneering Abbott Pilot Study & Case Reports Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common autoimmune disease in the world—and yet many people continue to struggle with fatigue, brain fog, pain, and mood symptoms even when their thyroid labs look “normal.” In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast , Mickey Trescott continues the AIP Medical Research...

Episode 60: Beyond the Recipe — Veggie-Packed Meatloaf Muffins with Ginny Mahar (Small Bite) If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen thinking, I know what I should eat, but I just don’t know what to make , this episode is for you. In this Kitchen Confidence Small Bite episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast , Mickey Trescott kicks off a new mini-series called Behind the Recipe —conversations that...

Episode 59: AIP for IBD — The Groundbreaking Scripps Pilot & Quality of Life Studies For years, people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis have asked whether diet can meaningfully impact inflammatory bowel disease. Until recently, there was very little clinical research to help answer that question. In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast , Mickey Trescott kicks off a...

Episode 58: Kitchen Confidence — The AIP 3-Meal Safety Net (Small Bite) When most people struggle with AIP, it’s not because they don’t care or don’t know what to eat. It’s because their food plan only works on “good” days—when energy is high, stress is low, and life is predictable. In this Kitchen Confidence Small Bite episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast , Mickey introduces a simple, flexi...

Episode 57: AIP Community Update — Events, Advocacy & Research Living with autoimmune disease is deeply personal—but the forces that shape diagnosis, care, and long-term outcomes extend far beyond any one individual. Research priorities, advocacy efforts, and community education all influence who gets seen, supported, and served within the autoimmune landscape. In this first Quarterly Communit...

Episode 56: Healing Isn’t Linear: A Personal Update and Big News Healing with autoimmune disease is rarely a straight line. Even after long periods of stability, new symptoms, diagnoses, or life transitions can ask us to slow down, reassess, and adapt. In this deeply personal episode, Mickey shares an honest update on her health after more than a decade of relative stability—including a new autoim...

Episode 55: Nutrient Density & Lifestyle Changes – Essential to All Phases of AIP When most people think about the Autoimmune Protocol, they focus on food elimination—but lasting healing requires much more than dietary change alone. In this episode, Mickey explains the two essential pillars that support every phase of AIP: nutrient density and lifestyle practices . As part of the AIP Deep Dive...

Episode 54: Reintroduction – Phase 3 of the Autoimmune Protocol Reintroduction is often the most misunderstood—and most powerful—phase of the Autoimmune Protocol. While elimination helps calm inflammation, reintroductions are what allow you to build a personalized, sustainable way of eating that supports your long-term health. In this episode, Mickey explains why reintroduction is not optional, ho...

Episode 53: Elimination, Core & Modified – Phase 2 of the Autoimmune Protocol For many people, the Elimination Phase is what comes to mind when they think about the Autoimmune Protocol—but it’s also the most misunderstood part. Conflicting food lists, outdated advice, and fear of restriction have left many people unsure how to approach elimination in a way that’s effective and sustainable. In...

Episode 52: Transition – Phase 1 of the Autoimmune Protocol In the early days of the Autoimmune Protocol, there was no Transition Phase—you simply jumped straight into elimination. For many people, that approach was overwhelming and unsustainable. In this episode, Mickey explains why preparation, not willpower, is the biggest predictor of success with AIP. As part of the AIP Deep Dive series , thi...

Episode 51: The Autoimmune Protocol in 2026 There’s a lot of confusion about the Autoimmune Protocol—what it is, what it isn’t, and whether it actually works. In this episode, Mickey cuts through the noise to share the real story behind AIP and how it’s evolved in 2026. As someone who’s been part of the AIP movement since the very beginning, Mickey explains how AIP grew from a grassroots experimen...

Episode 50: The State of AIP in 2026 & Relaunching the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast After a pause, the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast is back—and this episode marks the beginning of a new chapter. In Episode 50, Mickey officially relaunches the podcast and shares a clear, compassionate update on the current state of the Autoimmune Protocol as we head into 2026. Mickey reflects on how AIP has evolv...

Good news! The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), an elimination and reintroduction protocol aimed at helping those with autoimmune disease identify food sensitivities and increase nutrient-density, continues to be the focus of medical research investigating its efficacy for specific autoimmune conditions. While AIP has been widely used in the autoimmune community since 2011 (see the History of the AIP Mo...

In January, a new option for the elimination phase of the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) was announced: Modified AIP Elimination . If you are looking for the exact details of which foods are included and avoided in both Core and Modified AIP, don’t miss What is AIP: The Definitive Guide which has been completely updated. A quick summary of the reasons why Modified AIP was added as an elimination option...

Since inception in 2011, the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) has not undergone any major updates or changes and has existed as originally conceived by experts and used by the autoimmune community. Today, that is changing with the announcement of a new option: Modified AIP Elimination. This post serves to provide the rationale behind this change as well as provide links for learning more about the new pr...

Hi Everyone!  Mickey here… I hope this post finds you enjoying a peaceful and healthy New Year holiday! I wanted to take a moment to give you a heads up about an event coming up that is relevant to the AIP community as well as make an announcement about AIP Certified Coach. First… The 2023 AIP Summit is scheduled for January 9-15!  If you are looking to learn more about healing with the Autoimmune...

Today I’m sharing that after 10 years helping build and lead this movement and seven years at Autoimmune Welln­­­ess and AIP Certified Coach with Mickey, I have decided to step away from my work in the AIP space. In a general sense, I am making this decision because I believe that slowing down and practicing community care are the next right things for me. I am so proud of everything Mickey and I...

This post contains affiliate links. Click here to see what that means! In order to support our blogging activities, we may receive monetary compensation or other types or remuneration for our endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, and/or link to any products or services from this blog.   I have HUGE news today–I’m coming out with a brand-new AIP cookbook! It’s called The Nutrient-Dense Ki...

Welcome to The Autoimmune Wellness Podcast Season 3: Real Food on a Budget. We’re dedicating this season to discussing an aspect of natural healing that often gets left out of the conversation: affordability. We’ll be chatting with experts and peers from the AIP community about how to best balance money with your health priorities. This season is brought to you by our title sponsor, The Nutritiona...

Welcome to The Autoimmune Wellness Podcast Season 3: Real Food on a Budget. We’re dedicating this season to discussing an aspect of natural healing that often gets left out of the conversation: affordability. We’ll be chatting with experts and peers from the AIP community about how to best balance money with your health priorities. This season is brought to you by our title sponsor, The Nutritiona...

Welcome to The Autoimmune Wellness Podcast Season 3: Real Food on a Budget. We’re dedicating this season to discussing an aspect of natural healing that often gets left out of the conversation: affordability. We’ll be chatting with experts and peers from the AIP community about how to best balance money with your health priorities. This season is brought to you by our title sponsor, The Nutritiona...