The State of AIP in 2026: Launching The Autoimmune Wellness Podcast! (Ep 050)

Episode 50: The State of AIP in 2026 & Relaunching the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast

After a pause, the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast is back—and this episode marks the beginning of a new chapter. In Episode 50, Mickey officially relaunches the podcast and shares a clear, compassionate update on the current state of the Autoimmune Protocol as we head into 2026.

Mickey reflects on how AIP has evolved from a grassroots, patient-led experiment into a mature, research-informed framework used by patients and practitioners around the world. She also explains why this moment matters, what’s changed in recent years, and how the podcast will support the autoimmune community moving forward.

This episode sets the stage for the AIP Deep Dive series and offers grounding, context, and direction for anyone navigating autoimmune disease—whether you’re brand new to AIP or have been part of this community for years.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Why the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast is being relaunched now
2. How AIP has entered a new “maturity” stage
3. What’s changed in the AIP landscape since 2022
4. Why Modified AIP has been a game-changer for sustainability and access
5. The current state of AIP research and what’s coming next
6. How the AIP Certified Coach community has grown globally
7. What the AIP community looks like today
8. What to expect from upcoming podcast episodes and series

Resources:

1. AIP Foundation Series – Free 5-day email course with over 60 pages of resources, food lists, and beginner guides.
2. AIP Certified Coach Program & Practitioner Directory – Learn more about becoming certified or find an AIP-trained provider.

Subscribe to the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast to stay up to date with the AIP Deep Dive series, research-focused episodes, and community conversations.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Welcome back & podcast relaunch

01:48 – About Mickey & the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast

04:37 – The State of AIP in 2026

05:30 – AIP enters its “maturity” stage

08:48 – Why Modified AIP has been a game-changer

10:23 – Research momentum and what’s ahead

11:21 – Growth of the AIP Certified Coach community

12:41 – The AIP community today

13:54 – What’s coming on the podcast

14:13 – January: AIP Deep Dive Month

15:59 – Personal health update preview

17:02 – February: Science Month

17:56 – Introducing “Small Bites”

18:48 – Looking ahead: mixed formats & community input

20:09 – AIP Foundation Series & wrap-up