Food reactions aren’t always straightforward. They can show up as digestive symptoms, skin changes, headaches, fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, or even changes in autoimmune symptoms—and recognizing a reaction doesn’t necessarily tell us why it happened. In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I break down the different ways people can react to food and explain how AIP elimination and reintroduction can help you ...
Understanding Food Reactions: Why Foods Affect People Differently | Episode 96
Perimenopause & Autoimmune Disease with Dr. Mariza Snyder | Episode 95
Perimenopause can be confusing on its own. When you’re also living with autoimmune disease, it can be even harder to tell what’s behind changes in sleep, mood, energy, inflammation, or brain fog. In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I’m joined by functional medicine practitioner, bestselling author, and women’s hormone health expert Dr. Mariza Snyder. Together, we break down what happens during perimenopause, why ...
Food, Culture & Autoimmune Disease: Becoming a “Food Nomad” with Imei Hsu | Episode 94
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 ...
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, ...
















