The Autoimmune Wellness Podcast is brought to you by Mickey Trescott, MSc., a functional nutritionist, chef, and author of three best-selling books: The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook, The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook, and The Nutrient-Dense Kitchen. After personally navigating life with Hashimoto’s disease and celiac disease, Mickey is passionate about empowering others to take charge of their health. She is the creator of the AIP Certified Coach Practitioner Training Program and co-founder of Autoimmune Wellness, a platform dedicated to helping people find a path to healing using the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP). Her approach blends evidence-based principles from both natural and conventional medicine to give those with autoimmune disease their best chance at a vibrant, healthy life.
This podcast was originally co-hosted with Angie Alt, NTC, CHC, who helped launch the show and contributed significantly to its early success through her advocacy and personal story of living with endometriosis, lichen sclerosis, and celiac disease.
For more information on the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), visit autoimmunewellness.com.
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Understanding Perimenopause: A Beginner's Guide with Dr. Mariza Snyder (Ep 95)
Épisode 95
lundi 7 septembre 2026 • Durée 49:46
Episode 95: Understanding Perimenopause: A Beginner’s Guide with Dr. Mariza Snyder
Perimenopause can feel especially confusing when you’re already living with autoimmune disease. Changes in sleep, mood, energy, inflammation, cognition, and even how your body responds to familiar strategies can leave you wondering: Is this an autoimmune flare, perimenopause, or both?
In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, Mickey Trescott is joined by functional medicine practitioner, bestselling author, and women’s hormone health expert Dr. Mariza Snyder for a Perimenopause 101 conversation designed to help women understand what’s actually happening during this transition.
Together, they explore when perimenopause can begin, the surprising symptoms that often appear before cycle changes, and why fluctuating estrogen and progesterone may be especially disruptive for women managing autoimmune disease. They also discuss the foundational role of nutrition, sleep, strength training, metabolic health, and stress resilience, plus where hormone replacement therapy may fit into a personalized approach.
In this episode, you'll learn:
What perimenopause is and why it can begin as early as the late 30s
Why symptoms can appear years before noticeable menstrual cycle changes
Common early symptoms, including anxiety, irritability, brain fog, sleep disruption, and mood changes
Why perimenopause and autoimmune flares can be difficult to distinguish
How estrogen and progesterone interact with immune regulation and inflammation
Why strategies that worked for years may suddenly feel less effective
How tracking symptoms alongside your menstrual cycle can reveal important patterns
Why blood sugar regulation, nutrition, sleep, strength, and stress resilience matter in perimenopause
Dr. Mariza’s “landing the plane” strategy for improving your nighttime routine
How to advocate for better perimenopause care and know when to seek additional support
Where hormone replacement therapy may fit alongside foundational lifestyle strategies
Why your needs may continue to change throughout the perimenopause transition
00:00 – Why perimenopause can be confusing with autoimmune disease
03:16 – Introducing Dr. Mariza Snyder
04:28 – Perimenopause 101: What are we dealing with?
10:28 – Common and surprising symptoms of perimenopause
17:14 – The perimenopause-autoimmune connection
23:22 – Why old strategies can stop working in perimenopause
28:27 – A foundational approach to perimenopause
35:28 – Knowing when to dig deeper and advocate for care
40:57 – Hormone replacement therapy in perimenopause
46:09 – Hope for autoimmune women navigating perimenopause
Food Nomad: Navigating the Emotional Journey of Autoimmune Disease with Imei Hsu (Ep 94)
Épisode 94
lundi 24 août 2026 • Durée 50:00
Episode 94: Food Nomad — Navigating the Emotional Journey of Autoimmune Disease with Imei Hsu
For many people, changing the way they eat because of autoimmune disease can feel like losing more than food. It can affect family traditions, cultural connection, travel, restaurants, and the simple feeling of belonging around a shared table.
In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, Mickey Trescott is joined by Bernice Imei Hsu, registered nurse, licensed mental health counselor, National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and AIP Certified Coach, to explore the emotional and cultural journey of living with dietary restrictions.
Five years after writing her Autoimmune Wellness article, "Bringing Culture Back to the Kitchen," Imei reflects on what she has learned about healing, reintroductions, adapting traditional foods, and becoming what she calls a "Food Nomad." Together, Mickey and Imei discuss why healing isn't simply about getting foods back. It's also about finding new ways to reconnect with culture, relationships, travel, and joy.
In this episode, you'll learn:
What Imei means by becoming a "Food Nomad"
Why dietary restrictions can affect identity, culture, and belonging
Why adapting cultural recipes can take years of experimentation
How reintroducing foods like soy helped Imei reconnect with family traditions
What Imei learned from experimenting with gluten-free sourdough and other foods
Why healing and food tolerance can continue evolving long after the elimination phase
Ways to navigate family gatherings when you can't eat traditional foods
How to give yourself permission to adapt traditions instead of perfectly recreating them
What it means to become the "keeper of the food flame"
Why grief around food and cultural traditions is a normal part of the autoimmune journey
How to hold onto hope when you're still early in elimination or reintroductions
Beyond the Studies: Results from the New Autoimmune Protocol Community (Ep 093)
Épisode 93
lundi 10 août 2026 • Durée 41:31
Episode 93: Beyond the Studies — Results from the New Autoimmune Protocol Community
What happens when people put the Autoimmune Protocol into practice—not in a clinical trial, but in real life?
To celebrate the launch of The New Autoimmune Protocol, hundreds of readers joined a guided online community where they worked through the new Transition Phase, completed 30 days of either Core or Modified AIP, tracked their symptoms, and supported one another along the way.
In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, Mickey Trescott shares the results from this unique community experience. While this wasn't a formal research study, the symptom improvements closely mirrored many of the findings from published AIP research—and the participant stories reveal the power of preparation, accountability, and community support.
Together, these survey results offer a real-world look at what implementing AIP can look like, what people struggled with, what surprised them, and why healing is often about much more than food alone.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why Mickey created a guided community alongside The New Autoimmune Protocol
What surprised her most about who joined the program
Why the new Transition Phase helped participants feel more prepared for elimination
How overall autoimmune symptom severity changed after 30 days
Which symptoms improved the most, including digestion, energy, sleep, pain, and brain fog
Three standout participant stories that illustrate the range of real-world experiences
How these community results compare with published AIP research
Why symptom tracking is one of the most valuable tools during AIP
The importance of community support when implementing dietary change
How to join the ongoing Autoimmune Protocol community
Resources:
The New Autoimmune Protocol – Mickey Trescott's updated guide featuring the Transition Phase, Core and Modified AIP, and personalized reintroductions
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Fiber, Gut Health & the Microbiome with Farzanah Nasser (Ep 092)
Épisode 92
lundi 27 juillet 2026 • Durée 42:16
Episode 92: Fiber, Gut Health & the Microbiome with Farzanah Nasser
Fiber is having a moment—but for people with autoimmune disease, digestive symptoms, or a history of restrictive diets, it can also feel confusing.
In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, Mickey Trescott is joined by UK-based naturopathic nutritionist, certified functional medicine practitioner, and author Farzanah Nasser to explore why fiber is one of the most overlooked nutrients in modern nutrition—and why it's so important for gut, immune, and overall health.
Together, they discuss how fiber nourishes the gut microbiome, supports immune function, and helps produce beneficial anti-inflammatory compounds. They also dive into why increasing fiber sometimes causes digestive discomfort, how to introduce it gradually, and practical strategies for reaching the recommended 30 grams per day—even for those with sensitive digestion or autoimmune disease.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why 96% of people aren't getting enough fiber
How fiber feeds the gut microbiome and supports immune function
The difference between probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics
Why short-chain fatty acids are so important for gut and immune health
Why increasing fiber too quickly can cause bloating and digestive symptoms
Practical strategies for gradually increasing fiber intake
Tips for improving bean tolerance through preparation methods
How to approach fiber if you have IBS, IBD, SIBO, or sensitive digestion
Why mindful eating and proper digestion matter when increasing fiber
Favorite high-fiber foods for the Autoimmune Protocol and Modified AIP
What 30 grams of fiber actually looks like in a day
Simple ways to build more fiber into everyday meals
Understanding Hair Loss and Autoimmune Disease with VJ Hamilton (Ep 091)
Épisode 91
lundi 13 juillet 2026 • Durée 49:33
Episode 91: Understanding Hair Loss and Autoimmune Disease with VJ Hamilton
Hair loss is one of the most common symptoms people experience with autoimmune disease—but it's also one of the most misunderstood. While many people assume it's simply part of having an autoimmune condition, hair loss can actually have many different causes, from immune dysfunction and nutrient deficiencies to hormone changes, chronic stress, and scalp inflammation.
In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, Mickey Trescott is joined by registered nutritionist, AIP Certified Coach, and founder of the Autoimmunity Nutrition Clinic, VJ Hamilton, to explore the many factors that influence hair health in people with autoimmune disease. VJ brings both professional expertise and personal experience, having lived with alopecia areata, psoriasis, and post-viral chronic fatigue syndrome herself.
Together, they discuss the different types of hair loss commonly seen in autoimmune patients, how to distinguish between them, and why identifying the underlying cause is essential for supporting healthy regrowth. They also explore nutrient deficiencies, gut health, hormones, stress, topical therapies, and why patience is such an important part of the healing process.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The different types of hair loss associated with autoimmune disease
How alopecia areata differs from stress-, hormone-, and nutrient-related hair loss
Why iron deficiency and low ferritin are common contributors to hair shedding
The role of protein, B vitamins, zinc, selenium, vitamin D, and omega-3s in healthy hair growth
How gut health and nutrient absorption influence hair health
Why stress-related hair shedding often occurs months after a stressful event
The importance of investigating the root cause rather than treating hair loss as a diagnosis
Which supplements may be helpful—and which are often overhyped
Topical strategies that may support scalp and follicle health
Why hair is often one of the last tissues to recover during healing
How to set realistic expectations for hair regrowth while addressing underlying health concerns
Resources:
Gut Healing on AIP: What’s Really Happening | Deep Dive (Ep 090)
Épisode 90
lundi 29 juin 2026 • Durée 32:46
Episode 90: Gut Healing on AIP — What’s Really Happening | Deep Dive
When most people start the Autoimmune Protocol, they naturally focus on the food: what to remove, what to eat instead, and how to navigate all of the planning that comes with a major dietary change.
But one of the most important things happening during AIP is often something you can’t actually see—changes happening inside the gut itself.
Because AIP isn’t just designed to remove potential food triggers. It’s also designed to support systems commonly affected in autoimmune disease, including the gut lining, the microbiome, nutrient status, and immune regulation.
And those changes don’t always happen quickly or in a straight line.
For many people, healing happens gradually over time. Digestion may become more stable. Energy may improve. Foods that caused symptoms early on may become tolerable much later in the process.
In this episode of the AIP Deep Dive series, Mickey explains what’s actually happening in the gut during AIP and why healing often continues long after the elimination phase ends.
She explores intestinal permeability, the microbiome, nutrient density, lifestyle factors, and why healing is often more about rebuilding resilience than achieving perfection.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why the gut plays such an important role in autoimmune disease
What intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”) actually means
How stress, sleep, and lifestyle affect gut healing
What changes may happen in the microbiome during AIP
Why nutrient density is essential for repair and immune regulation
How reintroductions provide information about healing capacity
Why healing and food tolerance can evolve over time
How to approach setbacks and reactions with more patience and clarity
Resources:
The New Autoimmune Protocol (Book) – A practical guide to implementing AIP with a focus on preparation, sustainability, and personalization
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The Future of Autoimmune Research with Victoria Shanmugam, Director of the Office of Autoimmune Disease Research (Ep 089)
Épisode 89
lundi 15 juin 2026 • Durée 32:10
Episode 89: The Future of Autoimmune Research with Victoria Shanmugam, Director of the Office of Autoimmune Disease Research
Autoimmune disease affects an estimated 50 million Americans, yet for decades these conditions have often received less attention, coordination, and funding than other major chronic diseases.
That landscape is beginning to change.
In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, Mickey Trescott is joined by Dr. Victoria Shanmugam, rheumatologist, physician-scientist, and Director of the Office of Autoimmune Disease Research (OADR) at the National Institutes of Health. Created by Congress in 2023, the OADR was established to coordinate autoimmune disease research across the NIH and help accelerate progress in understanding, treating, preventing, and ultimately curing autoimmune diseases.
Together, Mickey and Dr. Shanmugam discuss why the office was created, how autoimmune research is evolving, and the most promising areas of innovation currently underway. They explore everything from environmental triggers and large-scale data platforms to early disease detection, CAR-T therapies, and the future of personalized autoimmune medicine.
This conversation offers a hopeful and practical look at where autoimmune research is headed—and what that progress could mean for patients over the next decade.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why the Office of Autoimmune Disease Research was created and what its mission is
How autoimmune diseases intersect with every organ system and NIH research institute
What the first NIH-wide Strategic Plan for Autoimmune Disease Research includes
Why studying multiple autoimmune diseases together may accelerate discoveries
How environmental exposures may influence autoimmune disease risk and progression
The role of large-scale collaborations and data-sharing platforms in research
Why early detection and preclinical autoimmune disease are major areas of focus
How Type 1 diabetes research is shaping new approaches to prevention
What CAR-T therapies and other immune-targeted treatments may offer in the future
The First AIP Pilot Trial in Rheumatoid Arthritis with Julianne Taylor (Ep 088)
Épisode 88
lundi 1 juin 2026 • Durée 54:52
Episode 88: The First AIP Pilot Trial in Rheumatoid Arthritis with Julianne Taylor
Can dietary change meaningfully improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?
A recently published pilot study investigating the Autoimmune Protocol diet in adults with rheumatoid arthritis found improvements in patient-reported disease activity, pain, fatigue, sleep, and quality of life measures—with several participants reaching remission-level scores by the end of the intervention.
In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, Mickey Trescott is joined by registered nutritionist, AIP Certified Coach, and PhD candidate Julianne Taylor to discuss the first clinical trial investigating the Autoimmune Protocol in rheumatoid arthritis.
Julianne shares her personal journey into autoimmune nutrition research, explains how the study was designed, and walks through the results of the pilot trial—including improvements in fatigue, sleep, pain, and disease activity.
Together, they also explore the nuances and limitations of dietary research, discuss why individual responses vary, and dive into Julianne’s broader scoping review of elimination and reintroduction diets in rheumatoid arthritis spanning decades of research.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How Julianne’s personal health experience led her into autoimmune nutrition research
What a pilot feasibility study is and why it matters
How the AIP rheumatoid arthritis study was designed
Why patient-reported outcomes like fatigue and sleep are important in RA research
What improvements participants experienced during the intervention
Why some participants experienced challenges or adverse effects
How nutrient density and food eliminations may both influence outcomes
What historical elimination diet research in RA reveals about common trigger foods
Why nightshades continue to be an important area of interest in autoimmune nutrition
What future research on AIP and rheumatoid arthritis may explore next
Celebrating NAIP Launch Week & Creating Through Chronic Illness with Alaina Moore of Tennis (Ep 087)
Épisode 87
lundi 25 mai 2026 • Durée 52:42
Episode 87: Celebrating NAIP Launch Week & Creating Through Chronic Illness with Alaina Moore of Tennis
What does it take to keep creating when your body is struggling? How do you continue making meaningful work while navigating uncertainty, limitations, and chronic illness in real time?
In this special episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, Mickey Trescott celebrates the launch of The New Autoimmune Protocol with a deeply personal conversation featuring her longtime friend Alaina Moore—vocalist and songwriter of the indie band Tennis.
Instead of interviewing a guest, Mickey takes the guest seat herself as Alaina turns the tables to explore the creative process behind the new book, the realities of creating while chronically ill, and the surprising overlap between art, music, food, and healing.
Together, they discuss what it means to pursue creative work while managing chronic illness, how illness can shape identity and perspective, and why adapting to changing capacity is often part of the process. Alaina also shares her experience navigating dysphonia while recording and touring, while Mickey reflects on photographing The New Autoimmune Protocol during a severe autoimmune eye flare.
This conversation is honest, funny, emotional, and deeply relatable for anyone who has tried to keep showing up for meaningful work while living in a body that doesn’t always cooperate.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How chronic illness can shape creativity, identity, and artistic work
Why adapting to limitations is often part of the creative process
The similarities between songwriting, recipe development, and visual storytelling
How Mickey approaches recipe development, writing, and cookbook photography
Why creative work often requires both structure and chaos
How sensory imagination influences both music and cooking
Alaina Moore’s experience recovering from dysphonia while touring with Tennis
Mickey’s experience photographing a cookbook during an autoimmune eye flare
Why accepting chronic illness can feel freeing instead of limiting
What Joy Can Survive: Chronic Illness and Healing with K.J. Ramsey (Ep 086)
Épisode 86
lundi 18 mai 2026 • Durée 53:44
Episode 86: What Joy Can Survive? Chronic Illness and Healing with K.J. Ramsey
What if healing isn’t about getting rid of pain—but about learning how to remain fully alive within it?
In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, Mickey Trescott is joined by K.J. Ramsey, trauma-informed therapist, author, and chronic illness advocate. Her new memoir, The Place Between Our Pains, explores life with chronic illness, medical trauma, and the complicated relationship many of us have with our bodies when healing doesn’t look the way we expected.
Together, Mickey and K.J. explore what it means to live well even when symptoms persist. They discuss medical gaslighting, identity shifts, self-trust, redefining healing, and why joy and grief often coexist in the chronic illness experience.
K.J. also shares how journaling and creative practices helped her process pain, reconnect with herself, and remain present through years of illness and uncertainty.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How chronic illness can shape identity, especially in early adulthood
Why medical gaslighting is so damaging—and how self-trust becomes essential
The emotional impact of being sick without clear answers or validation
How dissociation and disconnection from the body can develop during chronic illness
Why speaking to your body with compassion changes the healing process
What it means to redefine healing beyond symptom elimination
How chronic illness can deepen connection, creativity, and joy
Why grief and joy often coexist in the healing journey
The role of journaling and creative practices in processing pain and stress
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