# Ask Mickey Anything: Your Biggest AIP Questions, Answered (Ep 079)

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Podcast: [The Autoimmune Wellness Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-autoimmune-wellness-podcast-7400858)
Published: 2026-04-13T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://autoimmunewellness.com/
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Episode 79: Ask Mickey Anything — Your Biggest AIP Questions, Answered If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “doing AIP right,” you’re not alone. From navigating the early days of elimination to troubleshooting plateaus, managing low energy, and figuring out how to make this work in real life—there are so many questions that come up along the way. In this special Q&A episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, Mickey answers listener-submitted questions from across the community, covering both the practical and emotional sides of the Autoimmune Protocol. She walks through common challenges like symptom flare-ups in the first few weeks, what to do if you’re not seeing results, how to handle reintroductions without fear, and how to make AIP sustainable long term. She also dives into bigger-picture topics like personalization, research, and the future of autoimmune care. This episode is a reminder that AIP isn’t about perfection—it’s about learning, adapting, and finding what works for your body over time. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why symptoms can temporarily worsen in the first weeks of AIP How to troubleshoot when you’re not seeing improvement after 1–2 months Common reasons AIP “isn’t working” (and what to look at first) How to navigate low energy, flares, or limited capacity for cooking Practical strategies for eating out or using meal shortcuts on AIP How to think about supplements, fillers, and what’s actually necessary Why fear around reintroductions is common—and how to move forward safely How to approach reintroductions without triggering anxiety or over-restriction What to do after a failed reintroduction (and how to continue progressing) How to make AIP sustainable long term without feeling deprived The relationship between structure and bio-individu…

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