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Mind-Body Minute: Beginner Meditation with Michele Spring (Episode 73)

Meditation can be one of those things that sounds great in theory… but feels awkward (or even frustrating) in practice. If you’ve ever tried to meditate and immediately felt your mind race, your body get uncomfortable, or your nervous system ...

The Root Cause of IBS with Izabella Wentz, PharmD (Episode 71)

What if IBS isn’t a true diagnosis—but a placeholder? What if bloating, cramping, constipation, diarrhea, and food reactions aren’t signs that your body is “too sensitive,” but clues that something specific and treatable is being missed? Less than 25% of ...

Practitioner Perspectives: Autoimmune Flares & Gut Issues with Mariu Cabral (Small Bite) | Episode 70

When you’re navigating autoimmune disease and gut symptoms at the same time, it can feel confusing fast. You clean up your diet. You remove obvious trigger foods. You follow AIP carefully. And yet you’re still bloated, constipated, dealing with urgency, ...

Core vs. Modified AIP Elimination Phase — How to Choose (Ep 69)

If you’re learning about the Autoimmune Protocol for the first time—or revisiting it after trying it years ago—one question almost always comes up during the Elimination Phase: Should I start with Core AIP or Modified AIP? It sounds like a ...

Beyond the Recipe: Cilantro Coconut Chicken and Rice with Mary | Small Bite (Ep 068)

If you’ve ever looked at an AIP-friendly recipe and thought, this looks amazing…but I don’t have the energy for multiple pans and a sink full of dishes, this episode is for you. For many of us, the hardest part of ...

Starting an Autoimmune-Friendly Movement Routine with Beth Trimark-Connor (Ep 67)

When you’re living with autoimmune disease, movement can feel loaded. You may know it’s “supposed” to help—but figuring out how to start in a way that feels safe, supportive, and sustainable is another story. Questions like How much is too ...

Kitchen Confidence: Your AIP Kitchen Starter Kit (Small Bite) | Episode 66

Over the years, I’ve taught AIP cooking classes and workshops in community kitchens, conference centers, and online classrooms. One of the clearest patterns I’ve seen is this: The way someone sets up their kitchen has a direct impact on how ...

AIP for Hashimoto’s: The Polish Study on Nutrient Density, Symptoms & Thyroid Health

When we think about the Autoimmune Protocol, we often focus on what people feel: less fatigue, clearer thinking, fewer digestive issues, better mood, and improved quality of life. Those outcomes matter—but they also raise a deeper question: What changes can ...