The AIP Summit Podcast

Jaime Hartman & Marie-Noelle Marquis

Sharing reliable and actionable information about the Autoimmune Protocol to help people with autoimmune disease improve their quality of life.

  1. 3d ago

    49: Scleroderma and the AIP Spectrum - A Client Healing Story with Sarah Brookes

    Sarah Brookes joins Jaime and Marie-Noelle to unpack the idea of AIP as a spectrum rather than an all-or-nothing protocol, walk through a client's nine-month journey reversing scleroderma symptoms through diet alone, and share her own six-month reintroduction struggle and what finally helped her through it. The episode closes with Sarah's take on when AIP is not the right starting point and why nervous system regulation often needs to come first. View Sarah's profile on the AIP Certified Coach Directory  Topics covered How Sarah's approach to client care has evolved since becoming an AIP Certified Coach in 2017 Introducing AIP as a spectrum, not all-or-nothing Meet the client: multiple diagnoses, multiple medications, and a request to work entirely through diet Going all in: full elimination AIP, no restaurants, no exceptions, even on a three-week trip The results after nine months: four stone lost, medications reduced, scleroderma patches faded What this case teaches coaches about treating conditions that aren't primarily gut-driven Sarah's own reintroduction story and why it took her over six months The strategic thinking behind reintroducing individual ingredients versus whole dishes What changed: Jan's AIP retreat and the shift from scrambling to stability Is AIP right for everyone? When Sarah steers clients toward a different starting point Sarah's Thyroid Energy Essentials group program and free Thyroid Energy Blueprint masterclass Resources Mentioned: AIP Retreats in the South of France Thyroid Energy Essentials (12-week group coaching program) Free thyroid labs guide (available via email signup)

    49: Scleroderma and the AIP Spectrum - A Client Healing Story with Sarah Brookes
  2. Aug 3

    48: Stop Chasing the Perfect Diet - Marcia Murata

    AIP Certified Coach and bioindividual nutritionist Marcia Murata Cesario joins Jaime and Marie-Noelle to explore how bioindividuality shapes AIP coaching. Marcia shares the family story that led her into AIP work, then walks through a detailed case study of a client managing rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and Sjögren's simultaneously. The conversation moves into the biochemistry behind bioindividual reactions (histamines, salicylates, oxalates) and closes with Marcia's coaching philosophy of meeting clients where they are rather than chasing a "perfect" AIP diet. In this episode Marcia's path into AIP coaching, sparked by her daughter's early diagnosis How her registered holistic nutrition training complements AIP coaching Client case study: where this client started (RA, migraines, psoriasis, chronic pain) Elimination phase: an "all at once" approach and why lifestyle changes waited Early wins: reduced bloating, then migraines resolving within three weeks Why the oldest psoriasis lesions are often the last to clear (tissue resident memory T cells, explained with a grass-trail analogy) Reintroduction process, remaining trigger foods, and the client's eventual "graduation" Defining bioindividuality: the work of Dr. Roger Williams and Julie Matthews How bioindividuality changes the pacing of reintroduction Same diagnosis, opposite reactions: a real family example Marcia's coaching philosophy: helping clients stop chasing the perfect diet Meeting clients halfway, even when they order food or hate cooking Where to find and work with Marcia   About the guest Marcia Murata Cesario is an AIP Certified Coach and bioindividual nutritionist based in Canada. Her path into AIP began after her daughter was diagnosed with psoriasis and Crohn's disease as an infant. She's listed in both the AIP Certified Coach Directory and the BioIndividual Nutrition Directory, and shares educational content on Instagram. Resource Links  Marcia's Instagram: @marciabionutrition AIP Certified Coach Directory listing

    48: Stop Chasing the Perfect Diet - Marcia Murata
  3. Jul 20

    47: Gut Health, AIP, and the Case for Food Freedom with Emilie Davis

    In this episode, Marie-Noelle sits down with Emilie Davis, an AIP Certified Coach and gut health nutritionist based in Salt Lake City. Emilie's own path started with years of chronic illness and an eventual autoimmune diagnosis, and it's shaped a practice that puts gut health testing at the center of her work with clients. This conversation is especially useful for AIP Certified Coaches looking to deepen their functional testing knowledge, as well as anyone doing AIP on their own who feels like they've hit a wall. In this episode Emilie's health journey, from chronic Epstein-Barr through an eventual autoimmune diagnosis, and how it led her to nutrition, naturopathic medicine, and eventually AIP How gut health became the foundation of her practice and why nutrition alone often isn't enough What a gut health lens adds when someone is doing AIP faithfully and still feels stuck The GI map functional stool test explained, and how it differs from standard bloodwork at a doctor's visit What "food freedom" looks like in practice, and helping clients rebuild trust with food Emilie's signature coaching advice: elimination is a tool, not a permanent destination Reframing symptoms as information rather than failure, including a real client example involving reintroduction and medication timing Why quantity matters just as much as which foods you reintroduce About Emilie Davis Emilie holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from the National University of Natural Medicine and has been in practice for seven years as an AIP Certified Coach. Her work centers on the intersection of gut health and autoimmune disease, using comprehensive functional stool testing to guide personalized nutrition and treatment plans through her Gut Restore program. Emilie's profile on the AIP Certified Coach Directory Stay up to date on all AIP Summit and AIP Certified Coach news - Get our newsletter!

    47: Gut Health, AIP, and the Case for Food Freedom with Emilie Davis
  4. Jul 6

    46: Making the Elimination Phase Sustainable

    In this episode, AIP Certified Coaches Jaime Hartman and Marie-Noelle Marquis answer a listener question that gets at something many people feel but don't say out loud: do you really have to do AIP every single day? Can you give yourself weekends off? The short answer is yes, the elimination phase requires full adherence to work. But the more important conversation is about understanding why, and then building the conditions that actually make it possible to sustain. Key Points Covered What full adherence means during the elimination phase of both core AIP and modified AIP, and why both frameworks require the same level of commitment even though modified AIP gives you more foods to choose from Why the lifestyle branches of AIP (sleep, movement, stress management, time in nature, social connection) allow for more day-to-day flexibility than the dietary portion How the elimination phase works as a physiological reset: removing potential triggers long enough for inflammation to calm and symptoms to shift, so that the reintroduction phase can give you reliable information Why "doing AIP five or six days a week" isn't almost AIP, it's a different thing entirely, and why neutral language (full adherence, not "cheating" or "being good") matters when thinking about this How the urge to take weekends off is useful information, not a character flaw, and how to use it to identify the root cause of what's making your current approach unsustainable Common sustainability gaps and their root causes: food boredom, social pressure, feeling deprived rather than empowered, lack of planning, and unsupportive home environments Why helping clients identify their specific sustainability gap is more valuable than lecturing them on compliance, and how to use a client's desire for a "cheat day" as a coaching opportunity Practical strategies for making full adherence sustainable: batch cooking and freezer stocking, building an AIP social toolkit for navigating restaurants and gatherings, finding abundance in the protocol's yes list, setting a defined endpoint, and leaning into the AIP community for accountability How cravings can shift over time as the microbiome changes, and why a spirit of detachment (rather than "white-knuckling") can help with foods you're grieving during elimination Resources Mentioned Episode 1: The ABCs of AIP Episode 6: Answering Common Questions About AIP Episode 43: Our Conversation with Mickey Trescott Freezer Cooking for the Paleo AIP, edited by Jaime Hartman Urban AIP (AIP-compliant meal delivery) Autoimmune Wellness (Mickey Trescott's website) The New Autoimmune Protocolby Mickey Trescott AIP Certified Coach directory

    46: Making the Elimination Phase Sustainable
  5. Jun 22

    45: Story of Healing with Hashimoto's as a New Mum - Monica Harris

    From Survival Mode to Dancing in the Living Room Monica Harris is a degree-qualified naturopath in Australia with more than 20 years of clinical experience. Despite her training, she didn't see her own Hashimoto's coming. Diagnosed while pregnant and working a high-pressure corporate job, Monica found herself in what she describes as survival mode as a new mother, until AIP and the support of an AIP Certified Coach changed everything. Within three weeks of starting AIP, every symptom she was tracking improved. Two months in, her thyroid antibodies dropped from over 1,000 to 297. In this episode, Jaime sits down with Monica (recorded solo due to scheduling conflicts) to talk about: What it was like to be a healthcare professional on the patient side of a chronic illness diagnosis The day-to-day reality of "survival mode" fatigue as a new mom with undiagnosed Hashimoto's How quickly her symptoms and antibody levels shifted once she started AIP What coaching support actually looked like for her, including the moments her coach had to be direct with her How she made AIP work practically with a young child at home (without the social isolation she expected) A naturopath's view on why "your labs are normal" doesn't always mean you feel normal, including the TSH/T4/T3/reverse T3 picture Why she pursued her AIP Certified Coach credential and built a 12-week program specifically for mothers with Hashimoto's See Monica's profile in The AIP Certified Coach Directory Book a Hashimoto's Assessment Call with Monica Learn more about the AIP Summit and sign up for our newsletter to get the latest news about upcoming live events

    45: Story of Healing with Hashimoto's as a New Mum - Monica Harris
  6. Jun 8

    44: The Evidence for Mindset and Health Outcomes

    In this episode, we share the audio from a presentation delivered at the 7th Annual AIP Summit by Heba Saleh, an AIP Certified Coach, culinary nutrition educator, yoga teacher, and personal trainer. Her presentation, The Evidence for Mindset and Health Outcomes and Physical Healing, draws on research in psychoneuroimmunology, neuroplasticity, and behavioral science to make the case that our beliefs, thoughts, and daily practices can directly influence immune function, inflammation levels, and our capacity to heal. About Heba Saleh Heba Saleh is a culinary nutrition educator, yoga teacher, personal trainer, and AIP Certified Coach. She came to this work through her own healing journey with Hashimoto's and postpartum depression. She is the creator of the Eight Moments mindset journal and the Growth Mindset Groups accountability program, and is launching a health-focused program called Health Starter in 2026. You can find her in the AIP Certified Coach Directory. About the 7th Annual AIP Summit Encore The full video of Heba's presentation -- including her slides and the animated butterfly video -- will be rebroadcast during the free Summer Encore, June 17-21. Head to aipsummit.com for the full agenda. If you're listening after June 21st, visit the site for information on the next Encore or live Summit. For ongoing access to the full archives, consider becoming an AIP Summit community member. Also featuring audio from the 7th Annual AIP Summit - Episode 38: The Gut-Immune Connection and How to Decode Your Flare Resources Mentioned Mind Over Medicine by Dr. Lissa Rankin Mindset by Carol Dweck Research by Dr. Alia Crum (Stanford) on stress as enhancing Research by Dr. Daniel Amen on neuroplasticity Eight Moments Journal by Heba Saleh  Growth Mindset Groups (Heba's accountability program) Health Starter program (launching 2026)

    44: The Evidence for Mindset and Health Outcomes
  7. May 25

    43: Mickey Trescott Returns: The New Autoimmune Protocol

    In this episode, Jaime and Marie-Noelle welcome back Mickey Trescott — founder of Autoimmune Wellness, co-creator of the AIP Certified Coach Practitioner Training Program, and one of the pioneers of the Autoimmune Protocol. Mickey joins us to talk about her brand new book, The New Autoimmune Protocol, the first comprehensive update to the protocol since its inception. If you haven't listened to Episode 2, where Mickey first joined us to discuss the origins of AIP, the AIP Certified Coach Program, and where she saw the protocol heading, we encourage you to go back and check it out. What we cover in this episode: How the book came together as the culmination of years of work updating AIP, including the transition to Modified AIP that Mickey and the AIP Certified Coach community have been implementing since 2023 Why the Transition Phase is now an official, fully developed phase of the protocol with a five-step framework, including baseline tracking, developing your "why," a confidence assessment, selecting a start date, and preparing for elimination What the growing body of AIP research reveals — eight published studies now exist across IBD (Crohn's and ulcerative colitis), Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and rheumatoid arthritis, with consistent patterns of meaningful improvement in approximately three out of four people who implement the elimination phase Why Modified AIP is now Mickey's recommended starting point for most people, and how adding foods like rice, pseudo grains, seeds, and ghee solves real-world barriers around affordability, convenience, and sustainability How the book is designed to serve both self-guided AIP practitioners and AIP Certified Coaches using it as a tool in their practice — and where a coach's skills are best put to use The exciting news on the medical and research frontier, including the NIH NOURISH Autoimmunity Challenge, Capitol Hill advocacy, and why Mickey expects an explosion of new AIP research in the coming years Mickey's closing message: healing doesn't end in the elimination phase — and what sustainable, long-term healing through AIP actually looks like Mentioned in this episode: The New Autoimmune Protocol by Mickey Trescott — available wherever books are sold, including internationally and on Kindle (purchase here) The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook by Mickey Trescott (purchase here) Mickey's website and free resources: theautoimmuneprotocol.com Mickey on social media: @mickeytrescott AIP Certified Coach Practitioner Training Program: aipcertified.com Urban AIP — featuring recipes from The New Autoimmune Protocol on their spring/summer menu. Use code NEWAIP at checkout for 15% off meals featuring Mickey's recipes: urbanaip.com Episode 2 of the AIP Summit Podcast with Mickey Trescott About Mickey Trescott: Mickey Trescott is an author, educator, and one of the pioneers of the Autoimmune Protocol. After being diagnosed with celiac disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, she used AIP to reclaim her own health and has since dedicated her work to making AIP accessible, evidence-based, and sustainable for others. She is the founder of Autoimmune Wellness and co-creator of the AIP Certified Coach Practitioner Training Program.

    43: Mickey Trescott Returns: The New Autoimmune Protocol
  8. May 11

    42: Wearable Technology and Autoimmune Health

    In this episode, Jaime and Marie-Noelle welcome Alissa Klein, an AIP Certified Coach and National Board Certified Health Coach, to talk about the role of wearable technology in managing autoimmune disease. Alissa shares her own healing journey navigating multiple autoimmune diagnoses over more than a decade before discovering AIP and the Hashimoto's Protocol, and how those personal experiences led her to a career in health coaching. She supports patients with chronic and autoimmune conditions through an integrative care model combining lifestyle coaching with medical management and access to specialty care. The conversation dives into how Alissa uses data from wearable devices, specifically the Oura Ring, to help patients uncover personal triggers, identify patterns, and make proactive adjustments to their care plans. She explains the key metrics most relevant to autoimmunity — heart rate variability (HRV), body temperature, and resting heart rate — and shares a compelling real-world example of how tracking those metrics allowed her to detect an oncoming flare in a patient before symptoms became severe. Marie-Noelle and Jaime also share their own experiences with wearable tech and closes with Alissa's signature coaching philosophy and some actionable tips. See Alissa's profile in the AIP Certified Coach Directory. Learn more about the AIP Summit and sign up for our newsletter to get the latest news about upcoming live events. -----     Content presented is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The AIP Summit Podcast is a Gutsy By Nature production.

    42: Wearable Technology and Autoimmune Health

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