The Autoimmune Wellness Podcast

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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  Episode #98

  Food Sensitivity Testing: What Tests Can and Can't Tell You (Ep 098)

  Sep 28, 202632 min

  Episode 98: Food Sensitivity Testing: What Tests Can and Can’t Tell You Food sensitivity tests promise something incredibly appealing: send in a sample, receive a personalized list of reactive foods, and skip the uncertainty of elimination and reintroduction. But can these tests actually tell you which foods are causing your symptoms? In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, Mickey Trescott takes a closer look at the science behind commercial food sensitivity testing, including IgG panels, MRT, ALCAT, and other commonly marketed approaches. She explains the important difference between a test being able to measure something in the body and that measurement actually being clinically useful. Mickey also explores what it means for a diagnostic test to be properly validated, why major allergy organizations recommend against IgG food sensitivity testing, and why feeling better after following test results doesn’t necessarily prove that the test accurately identified your problem foods. Finally, she shares fascinating emerging research into food reactions that conventional testing may not yet capture—and explains why systematic elimination and reintroduction remain the most useful tools for building a personalized diet. In this episode, you'll learn: What IgG food sensitivity tests actually measure—and why a positive result doesn’t necessarily indicate a harmful reaction How MRT, ALCAT, and other food sensitivity tests work and where the evidence falls short The difference between analytical validity, clinical validity, and clinical utility Why feeling better after following test results doesn’t necessarily prove the test accurately identified your problem foods Why elimination and systematic reintroduction remain the best way to identify individual food tolerance What emerging research may tell us about food reactions conventional testing doesn’t capture Why unnecessary food restriction can have nutritional, financial, and quality-of-life consequences How to think about past food sensitivity test results without dismissing your own experience Resources: Episode 54: A Deep Dive Into the AIP Reintroduction Process The Autoimmune Protocol: theautoimmuneprotocol.com Research on confocal laser endomicroscopy and food-related reactions in IBS ( Study 1 and Study 2 ) Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Can food sensitivity tests really identify problem foods? 02:59 – IgG food sensitivity testing 07:16 – MRT, ALCAT, and other food sensitivity tests 12:31 – What does it mean for a test to be validated? 16:22 – But what if the test worked for me? 19:28 – Why elimination and reintroduction remain the gold standard 23:10 – Emerging research into food reactions we can’t yet test for 26:52 – Reframing food sensitivity testing 31:33 – Wrap-up and closing

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  Episode #95

  Understanding Perimenopause: A Beginner's Guide with Dr. Mariza Snyder (Ep 95)

  Sep 7, 202650 min

  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 Resources: Book: The Perimenopause Revolution The Perimenopause Revolution resources: drmariza.com/book Podcast: Energized with Dr. Mariza Episode Timeline: 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

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  Episode #94

  Food Nomad: Navigating the Emotional Journey of Autoimmune Disease with Imei Hsu (Ep 94)

  Aug 24, 202651 min

  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 Resources: Bringing Culture Back to the Kitchen – Imei's original 2021 article on Autoimmune Wellness Imei Hsu on Instagram: @everydaywithimei Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Food, identity, belonging, and autoimmune disease 02:34 – Introducing Bernice Imei Hsu 03:39 – What it means to be a "Food Nomad" 06:17 – Revisiting "Bringing Culture Back to the Kitchen" 13:21 – The long game of healing and food reintroductions 18:19 – Gluten-free sourdough baking experiments 25:58 – Bringing culture back into the kitchen 31:48 – Food, belonging, and navigating relationships 37:55 – Giving yourself permission to adapt tradition 42:09 – Becoming the "keeper of the food flame" 46:12 – Encouragement for anyone grieving foods or traditions 48:24 – Wrap-up and where to follow Imei

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  Episode #93

  Beyond the Studies: Results from the New Autoimmune Protocol Community (Ep 093)

  Aug 10, 202643 min

  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 The Autoimmune Protocol Community Episode 59: The First Published AIP Study in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Episode 61 : AIP and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Research Episode 63 : AIP IBD Gene Expression Study Episode 65 : New Hashimoto's Research from Poland Episode 89 : The First AIP Pilot Trial in Rheumatoid Arthritis with Julianne Taylor Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Introduction and overview of the community experience 02:39 – Why Mickey created The New Autoimmune Protocol community 06:38 – Who joined the community? 09:45 – The new Transition Phase in action 14:33 – What happened after 30 days? 17:16 – Overall autoimmune symptom improvements 19:12 – Energy and sleep results 20:03 – Digestive health improvements 21:53 – Joint pain and inflammation 22:42 – Brain fog, skin, and other symptom changes 23:59 – Three standout participant stories 28:58 – Comparing community results to published research 32:06 – Mickey's biggest takeaways 36:26 – An invitation to join the ongoing community 40:11 – Wrap-up and closing

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  Episode #92

  Fiber, Gut Health & the Microbiome with Farzanah Nasser (Ep 092)

  Jul 27, 202644 min

  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 Resources: Website: https://farzanahnutrition.com Instagram: @farzanahnasser_nutrition Book: The Everyday High-Fiber Plan Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Why fiber matters for autoimmune health 01:30 – Introducing Farzanah Nasser 03:28 – Why fiber deserves a rebrand 04:48 – What fiber is and why we need more of it 07:11 – How fiber feeds the gut microbiome 08:32 – Fiber, inflammation, and immune function 10:51 – Why fiber sometimes causes digestive symptoms 17:01 – Preparing beans for better digestion 19:28 – Fiber for IBS, IBD, SIBO, and sensitive digestion 23:16 – Optimizing digestion before increasing fiber 25:38 – Favorite high-fiber AIP foods 30:39 – What 30 grams of fiber looks like in real life 37:04 – Favorite recipes from The Everyday High-Fiber Plan 40:48 – Wrap-up and closing

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