When most people picture “healing,” they imagine the part where everything is resolved—when the diagnosis is clear, the plan is in place, and the path forward makes sense. But autoimmune life is often lived in uncertainty. In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I’m joined by Emmitt Henderson III as part of the From Flare to Flow series—conversations about what it looks like to ...
From Flare to Flow: Emmitt Henderson III on Lupus, Advocacy & Living with Uncertainty | Episode 80
Ask Mickey Anything: Your Biggest AIP Questions, Answered | Episode 79
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether you’re doing AIP “right,” you’re not alone. From early symptom changes to reintroductions, troubleshooting, and long-term sustainability, there are many questions that come up when you’re navigating the Autoimmune Protocol in real life. In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I answer listener-submitted questions from across the community—covering both the practical and emotional sides of AIP. This ...
Kitchen Confidence: 5 AIP Flavor Boosters That Make Everything Taste Better (Small Bite) | Episode 78
If you’ve ever started AIP and thought your meals taste a little flat or repetitive, you’re not alone. One of the most common challenges—especially in the early days—is learning how to build flavor with a more limited ingredient list. And when food isn’t enjoyable, consistency becomes much harder. If you’re newer to AIP or want a refresher on how the protocol works, you can start ...
How to Build a Nutrient-Dense Plate for AIP | Deep Dive Episode 77
If you’ve heard that nutrient density is one of the foundations of healing on the Autoimmune Protocol, you may still be wondering what that actually looks like in daily life. It’s one thing to understand that nutrient density matters. It’s another to build meals that consistently support healing, energy, and long-term health. In Episode 77 of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I break down how to ...
AIP in Real Life: Eating Differently Without Making It a Big Deal | Small Bite (Episode 76)
Eating differently can feel like a much bigger deal than it actually is. Not because of the food itself — but because of the social dynamics around it. Dinner parties. Work lunches. Family holidays. First dates. Travel. The subtle pressure to explain. The awkwardness of declining. The internal negotiation about how much to share and how much to keep private. In Episode 76 of the ...
Life After AIP — Building Your Long-Term Maintenance Plan (Ep 75)
When people complete the Elimination and Reintroduction Phases of the Autoimmune Protocol, one question almost always follows: Now what? Are you supposed to eat this way forever?What happens if your health shifts?And how do you apply what you’ve learned to real-life situations like travel, stress, celebrations, or simply aging? In Episode 75 of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I talk about what life after AIP is ...
Beyond the Recipe: Magic Chili with Marie-Noelle of Urban AIP (Small Bite) | Episode 74
If you’ve ever worried that starting AIP means saying goodbye to your favorite comfort foods forever, this episode is for you. Chili is one of those nostalgic meals—rich, red, hearty, and grounding. But traditional versions rely on tomatoes, beans, paprika, and chili powder—all nightshades. So what happens when you remove them? In this Small Bite episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, we take a deeper ...
Episode 73: What I’d Do Differently If Starting AIP Today | Deep Dive
If you’re starting the Autoimmune Protocol for the first time—or returning to it after trying it years ago—you might be asking a slightly different question: What would someone do differently if they were starting AIP today? When I first implemented AIP in 2011, I was in the middle of a severe health crisis after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and celiac disease. The protocol became a ...
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