EPI 272: The Autoimmune Protocol That Has Helped Millions Of People Regain Their Health. With Nutrition Professional & Autoimmune Expert Mickey Trescott, MSc.

October 06, 2026 2 min read

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Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:18) Mickey’s autoimmune health journey and diagnoses

(4:25) Common autoimmune symptoms and why diagnosis can take years

(7:27) Labs to consider for fatigue, iron, vitamin D, B12, and thyroid health

(13:09) Iodine, Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease, and thyroid function

(18:52) What the Autoimmune Protocol actually is

(20:22) Core AIP vs. Modified AIP

(24:55) Legumes, tolerance, preparation, and gut health

(28:30) Nightshades, potatoes, tomatoes, and hidden sources

(35:00) How to run a 30-day elimination diet experiment

(40:02) What Mickey eats for autoimmune health

(43:52) Foods you can eat during AIP elimination

(46:13) Why small nutrition changes can lead to lasting results

(48:02) AIP resources, certified practitioners, and where to learn more

(50:05) Outro



Who is Mickey Trescott?

Mickey Trescott, MSc, is a functional nutritionist, chef, author, researcher, and educator known for her work with the Autoimmune Protocol, or AIP. She holds a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and has supported people with autoimmune conditions since 2013. Her work grew from her own health journey after being diagnosed with celiac disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and later psoriatic arthritis. She became an early leader in the AIP community, helping turn the protocol into a more structured, research-supported approach used by patients and practitioners worldwide.

Mickey is the author of several bestselling and award-winning books, including The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook, The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook, The Nutrient-Dense Kitchen, and The New Autoimmune Protocol. She is also a co-creator and lead educator of the AIP Certified Coach program, which has trained more than 1,000 healthcare professionals. Today, she focuses on autoimmune research, education, and practical nutrition strategies that help people better understand how food and lifestyle can support their health.



Connect with Mickey:

Website: https://theautoimmuneprotocol.com/

AIP Certified: https://www.aipcertified.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickeytrescott

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickeytrescottmsc

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA6ubSj3PwMoxWytNL09tw


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