102: Food as Medicine: The New Autoimmune Protocol With Mickey Trescott
Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations with Dr. Izabella WentzShow Notes
In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews Mickey Trescott, a nutrition expert and pioneer in the autoimmune protocol (AIP) movement. Mickey shares her personal journey with Hashimoto’s and celiac disease, and how she transformed her health through food. Together, they explore the evolution of AIP – from a strict elimination diet to a more flexible, research-backed protocol that helps individuals identify food triggers and reclaim their health.
They also dive into clinical research supporting AIP, the importance of reintroducing foods, and why a personalized approach is key to long-term success. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating autoimmune conditions and looking for sustainable ways to heal.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why the autoimmune protocol isn’t meant to be forever. Many people assume AIP is a lifelong restrictive diet, but Mickey explains how it’s actually a temporary tool designed to identify your personal food triggers so you can expand your diet with confidence and freedom.
How food can drive real, measurable remission in autoimmune disease. From clinical studies in inflammatory bowel disease to real-world outcomes in Hashimoto’s, we discuss how dietary changes can reduce inflammation, improve symptoms, and even shift disease progression.
The biggest mistake people make with elimination diets. Removing one food at a time often doesn’t work because the immune system is still “loud” with multiple triggers. AIP works by clearing the slate so you can actually hear what your body is telling you.
Why the “modified AIP” approach may be a better starting point. After years of clinical experience and research, Mickey shares why a more flexible version of AIP (including foods like rice and certain legumes) can reduce stress, improve compliance, and still deliver powerful results.
How to reintroduce foods without fear (or setbacks). The reintroduction phase is where the magic happens – when done correctly, it helps you build a personalized, sustainable way of eating without triggering symptoms.
The surprising connection between food sensitivities and hormones. Food reactions don’t always show up immediately. They can impact mood, skin, and even menstrual cycles days later, making tracking and timing essential.
Tune in to learn more about using food as medicine for autoimmune healing.
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