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, ...
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
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 ...
What Joy Can Survive? Chronic Illness, Healing & Redefining Recovery with K.J. Ramsey | Episode 86
Living with chronic illness can change far more than your physical health. It can reshape your identity, your relationships, your sense of safety, and even the way you relate to your own body. For many people with autoimmune disease, healing becomes tied to the hope of eventually becoming symptom-free. But what happens when symptoms persist? What does it mean to live fully—and even experience joy—while ...
Developing Your Personal Health Vision for Autoimmune Healing with Jaime Hartman | Episode 85
When you start the Autoimmune Protocol, it’s easy to focus on the details—what to eat, what to remove, and how to do it “right.” But there’s a deeper question that often gets overlooked: what are you actually working toward? Without that clarity, it’s easy to feel stuck or disconnected from the process. In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I’m joined by Jaime Hartman, ...
Troubleshooting AIP: Why It’s Not Working and What to Do | Deep Dive Episode 84
If you’ve started the Autoimmune Protocol and things aren’t going the way you expected, you’re not alone. For some people, AIP leads to steady improvements. But for others, the process can feel confusing. You might feel worse at first, struggle to stay consistent, or reach a point where progress stalls. In Episode 84 of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I walk through how to troubleshoot AIP ...
The Menopause Gut: How Hormones Reshape Gut Health & Autoimmunity | Episode 83
If you’ve had your autoimmune condition well-managed for years—only to find new symptoms appearing in your 40s—you’re not alone. Perimenopause and menopause can change far more than your cycle. They can reshape your sleep, your metabolism, your gut health, and even your immune system. And for many women, that shift can feel confusing—especially when symptoms you thought were resolved begin to reappear. In this episode ...
Kitchen Confidence: The Lazy Person’s AIP Meal Template (Small Bite) | Episode 82
If you’ve ever felt like AIP requires too much thinking in the kitchen, you’re not wrong. Between figuring out what to cook, how to combine ingredients, and whether you have what you need, relying on recipes for every meal can quickly become overwhelming. If you’re newer to AIP or want a refresher on how the protocol works, start here: 👉 What is the Autoimmune Protocol ...















