Changing the way you eat because of autoimmune disease can affect much more than your plate. Food is often tied to family, culture, travel, celebration, and belonging, which means dietary restrictions can bring a real sense of loss. In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I’m joined by Bernice Imei Hsu, registered nurse, licensed mental health counselor, National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and ...
Food, Culture & Autoimmune Disease: Becoming a “Food Nomad” with Imei Hsu | Episode 94
Beyond the Studies: Results from the New Autoimmune Protocol Community | Episode 93
What happens when hundreds of people follow the Autoimmune Protocol—not in a clinical trial, but in everyday life? To celebrate the release of The New Autoimmune Protocol, I invited readers to join a guided community experience. Together, we completed the new Transition Phase, moved into 30 days of either Core or Modified AIP, tracked symptoms through three surveys, and supported one another along the way. ...
Fiber, Gut Health & the Microbiome with Farzanah Nasser | Episode 92
Fiber is one of the most talked-about topics in nutrition right now—but for many people with autoimmune disease, it can also feel like one of the most confusing. You’ve probably heard that fiber is essential for gut health, yet if you’ve ever tried eating more beans, vegetables, or whole plant foods only to end up bloated or uncomfortable, you may have wondered whether fiber is ...
Understanding Hair Loss and Autoimmune Disease with VJ Hamilton | Episode 91
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 hair loss is simply part of having an autoimmune condition, there are actually many potential contributors, including nutrient deficiencies, hormone changes, chronic stress, gut health, scalp inflammation, and autoimmune processes themselves. Understanding the underlying cause is the first step toward ...
Episode 90: Gut Healing on AIP — What’s Really Happening | Deep Dive
If you’ve started the Autoimmune Protocol and wondered what’s actually happening inside your body while you heal, you’re not alone. Most people focus on the food lists—what to remove, what to eat, and how to stay compliant. But one of the most important parts of AIP is what may be happening behind the scenes inside the gut itself. In Episode 90 of the Autoimmune Wellness ...
The Future of Autoimmune Research: NIH Priorities, New Therapies & What’s Ahead with Victoria Shanmugam, Director of the Office of Autoimmune Disease Research | Episode 89
Autoimmune disease affects an estimated 50 million Americans, yet for decades these conditions have often existed on the margins of medical research. Patients have faced long diagnostic delays, limited treatment options, and a lack of coordination across the many specialties that study autoimmune disease. That landscape is beginning to change. In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Victoria Shanmugam, rheumatologist, ...
Episode 88: The First AIP Pilot Trial in Rheumatoid Arthritis with Julianne Taylor
Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most researched autoimmune diseases in nutrition science—yet many patients still struggle with fatigue, pain, poor sleep, and reduced quality of life even while receiving standard medical treatment. In Episode 88 of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I’m joined by registered nutritionist, AIP Certified Coach, and PhD candidate Julianne Taylor to discuss the first clinical trial investigating the Autoimmune Protocol in ...
Creating Through Chronic Illness: Mickey Trescott & Alaina Moore on Art, Resilience & The New AIP | Episode 87
Writing The New Autoimmune Protocol was unlike any creative project I’ve worked on before. Not because of the recipes or the research—but because I was actively navigating new health challenges while trying to finish it. There were moments during the process where I honestly didn’t know if I would be able to complete the book the way I envisioned it. In this special episode of ...
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