Is the Autoimmune Protocol Too Hard?
There is one pervasive myth about the Autoimmune Protocol: It’s too hard. When it comes to learning about and implementing the AIP, there’s definitely a learning curve. …
TWV Podcast Episode 488: Treating Eczema Inside-Out and Outside-In
On this episode of The Whole View podcast, Stacy and I answer a listener question about eczema! We first revisit nutrients and dietary strategies for skin problems, such as taking …
TWV Podcast Episode 487: The Chocolate-cast!
On this episode of The Whole View podcast, Stacy and I discuss the sweet benefits of chocolate! (hyuck, get it? sweet?) I have talked about the health benefits …
Habit Formation and New Years Resolutions
Happy New Year! For me, like many, the start of a new year is a time of reflection. I look back over the last year, appreciate my accomplishments and the challenges I overcame, …
TWV Podcast Episode 486: Covid-19 Vaccines for Children
On this episode of The Whole View podcast, Stacy and I continue last week’s discussion updating the covid-19 vaccine science, to address the mix and match vaccine study, as well as …
TWV Podcast Episode 485: Covid-19 Boosters for Adults
On this episode of The Whole View podcast, we are updating the covid-19 science yet again to discuss the super important topic of boosters for adults. I go through a quick …
Reflecting on a Decade of Health Education
When I started ThePaleoMom.com on November 4, 2011, it was a culmination of seeing the immense health improvements I had achieved since starting the Paleo diet nearly 2 months …
TWV Podcast Episode 484: Answering Listener Questions LIVE!
On this episode of The Whole View, Stacy and I give you another sneak peek inside our Patreon community. Every quarter, we host a live video Q&A show for Patreon …
TWV Podcast Episode 483: Reintroductions—They’re not just for AIP
On this episode of The Whole View, Stacy and I discuss a very hot topic among many people in the autoimmune community, but also with chronic illness and food sensitivities as a …
Classic Bread Stuffing and a Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love everything about it: taking some time to reflect on what we can be grateful for, turkey dinner with all the trimmings, pumpkin pie, and …
AIP Do’s and Don’ts
In the last week of my 6-week intensive online course about the Autoimmune Protocol, the AIP Lecture Series, I address many issues related to lifelong health and wellness. Within …
TWV Podcast Episode 482: Natural Pain Management Strategies
On this episode of The Whole View podcast, Stacy and I review all of the helpful strategies for managing pain beyond NSAIDs. It is important to work with your doctor for the best …
TWV Podcast Episode 481: Attention Deficit Disorders & ADHD in Relationships
On this episode of The Whole View Podcast, Stacy and I have a very special guest on to discuss strategies and mindset for living …
My Personal Journey with the Autoimmune Protocol
My autoimmune disease symptoms started with puberty—fatigue, chronic constipation, migraines, steady and unrelenting weight gain that didn’t scale with my high activity level …
TWV Podcast Episode 480: Why Do We Love being Scared? True Crime, Horror Movies, and Adrenaline
On this episode of The Whole View podcast, we are straying away from our usual treats-related Halloween topic. Instead, Stacy and I discuss the science behind why some people love …
TWV Podcast Episode 479: Stress, Coffee, Breakfast, and Walking
On this episode of The Whole View, Stacy and I revisit a very important and popular topic: chronic stress and regulation of cortisol through lifestyle. Stacy had been noticing some …
Announcing The AIP Lecture Series!
I’m so excited to announce the the next session of The AIP Lecture Series!!! It begins Monday, January 10th, 2022 and there’s still time to get early-bird pricing! I …
TWV Podcast Episode 478: Can You Do Everything Right and Still Get Sick?
On this episode of The Whole View, Stacy and I tackle a very emotional, and intense topic. Our longtime listener Dayna wrote a question about struggling with how to reconcile her …
TWV Podcast Episode 477: How Many Veggies Part 5 – Cruciferous Vegetables
On this episode of the Whole View Podcast, Stacy and I discuss (yet again), one of our favorite topics: vegetables!! But not just any vegetables, …
TWV Podcast Episode 476: Social Isolation – Can Living Like A Hermit Be Healthy?
On this episode of The Whole View, Stacy and I answer a question from Charissa, who asks if there are negative health effects to living alone. Science does show …
TWV Podcast Episode 475: Can I Be Nutrivore If I Don’t Eat Organ Meat?
On this episode of The Whole View, Stacy and I discuss how to be a Nutrivore if you are not sold on organ meats. Being a nutrivore is about the …
What Is a Nutrivore?
An herbivore eats plants. A carnivore eats meat. An omnivore eats both plants and meat. So, what is a Nutrivore? Nutrivore is the revolutionary yet simple dietary concept: Choose …
Clementine Pumpkins and Halloween Recipe Roundup
When you first ditch junk food—refined and manufactured foods designed to be hyperpalatable, overiding your satiety signals to stimulate overeating, and full of unhealthy …
Almond Coconut Bars
This is the recipe that got me through Halloween in my early Paleo days without eating a single fun sized candy (for the first time since I had enough teeth to chew them!). These …
Halloween AIP Marshmallow Ghosts
Making your own marshmallows with clean nutrient-dense ingredients is surprisingly easy and quite fun! In fact, the two primary ingredients are honey (see Honey: The Sweet …
TWV Podcast Episode 474: AIP, Lactation, and Making Confident Food Choices
On this episode, Stacy and I answer a question from our listener (also named Sarah) who asks about managing her symptoms while breastfeeding, and being worried about losing weight …
Halloween AIP Monster Mouths
This quintessential Paleo snack turned edible craft has become a Halloween tradition in my home. And, while the Paleo version of these Monster Mouths is incredibly …
Halloween AIP Monster Finger Cookies
Halloween, and indeed any food-centered holiday, can feel like a challenge for anyone with dietary restrictions. And speaking for Paleo moms like myself (and Paleo dads too!), I …
Caramel Apples (Dairy-Free, AIP-friendly)
Four ingredients (including the apples). Autoimmune protocol-friendly. No dairy. No refined sugar. Amazingly delicious. There are a few tricks to making candy (caramel is a …
TWV Podcast Episode 473: Answering Listener Questions LIVE!
On this week’s podcast, Stacy and I give a taste of the content that you are able to get if you sign up to our Patreon membership. A few weeks ago we held a live Q&A where our …
Autoimmune Protocol Clinical Trials and Studies
The Autoimmune Protocol, or AIP, is a science-based diet and lifestyle intervention for autoimmune disease and other chronic illnesses driven by immune dysregulation. You can think …
TWV Podcast Episode 472: The Harm of Weight Discrimination and Stigma – Part 2
In this episode of The Whole View Podcast, Stacy and I continue the intense discussion from last week and examine just how harmful weight discrimination actually is. We dive into …
TWV Podcast Episode 471: The Harm of Weight Discrimination and Stigma – Part 1
This week on the Whole View, Stacy and I dive into a contentious topic of weight discrimination and diet culture. It is no secret that both Stacy and I have our …
TWV Podcast Episode 470: New Science on How the Moon Affects Us
This week on The Whole View, we circle back to an older topic in order to review the updated science exploring whether the moon affects us humans. We discuss the latest studies …
Spices on the Autoimmune Protocol
When it comes to herbs and spices, figuring out which ones are safe on the Autoimmune Protocol can be tricky. Many spices come from the seeds of plants and some are even from the …
TWV Podcast Episode 469: Insulin Sensitivity vs. Lifestyle
There’s a ton of science showing extremely strong links between lifestyle factors (sleep, stress and activity) and insulin sensitivity and blood sugar regulation — sleep …
The WHYs behind the Autoimmune Protocol: Nightshades
Tomatoes, potatoes (but not sweet potato), eggplants, sweet and hot peppers (but not black pepper), and chili-based spices (including paprika) all come from plants which are …
TWV Podcast Episode 468: The Delta Covid-19 Variant
The covid-19 Delta variant is the most contagious yet, driving a surge of covid-19 infections, with some areas seeing the highest rates of new daily cases and …
Autoimmune Protocol Lecture Series FAQs
As I gear up to teach the next session of the AIP Lecture Series, you’ve asked me a ton of excellent questions about the course! I decided to collate these questions and my …
TWV Podcast Episode 467: Can Eating Sugar Daily Be Healthy?
This week on The Whole View Podcast, Stacy and I answer listener Grace’s question about eating sugars, candy and sweets. (Grace follows the AIP yet has a sweet tooth!) We …
The Reintroduction Phase of the AIP
The Autoimmune Protocol can be thought of as a nutritional intervention for a diet gone badly awry, overabundant in calories and lacking in vital nutrients. But how well an …
TWV Podcast Episode 466: Our Stories on the Healing Power of Food and Ditching Diet Culture
This week on The Whole View, we answer listener Deb’s question about how to talk her mom into making some positive diet changes. Even though Stacy and I are all about …
Can You Really Be Healthy at Any Size?
Spoiler: The answer is a resounding, evidence-backed, absolutely, positively, 100% YES! While the weight loss and diet market contracted by 21% in 2020 due to the covid-19 …
TWV Podcast Episode 465: Too Many Food Restrictions?
This week on The Whole View Podcast, Stacy and I answer listener Sandy’s question about feeling overwhelmed by food restrictions. We first discuss some of the mindset …
TWV Podcast Episode 464: Forever Chemicals: What are PFAS?
This week on The Whole View, Stacy and I rev up the outrage machine to do a deep dive into PFAS, aka “forever chemicals.” We cover what they are (a group of …
TWV Podcast Episode 463: Is There Science Behind Candida Cleanses?
I often get asked thoughtful questions when my recommendations (like eating ALL the mushrooms) don’t align with candida cleanses. So, on this week’s episode of The …
Featured AIP Coach: Onelly Hernandez
Onelly Hernandez is a Certified Primal Health Coach and an AIP Certified Coach. She has worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant for 9 years in in-home care and health care …
TWV Podcast Episode 462: ADHD Update: Natural Approaches and Medication
This week, Stacy and I are so excited to be able to revisit one of the most popular topics we’ve covered on The Whole View podcast, ADHD. We first time warp back to …
