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01/10/2026

01/10/2026

01/04/2026

Day 1 of The AIP Summit starts tomorrow. Register for your free sessions on AIPsummit.com ☺️

Are you ready to start the year by focusing on your autoimmune health? The first day of the 7th Annual Summit kicks off in just a matter of hours with these 7 live sessions… visit our website to see the full agenda with the times in your time zone and register to attend the for free. Can’t make the schedule? No worries, we will record everything and you’ll have a full 24 hours to catch up on what you missed, or become a member of the AIP Summit Community and watch it all on your own schedule.

Day one features…

👉OPENING SESSION: What is the Autoimmune Protocol? - Jaime Hartman, M.Ed., NBC-HWC
👉The Autoimmune Athlete: Empowered Movement - Lana Buettner, NBC-HWC
👉Grandma New Best: Budget-Friendly AIP Cooking Demo with Chef Kristina - Marie-Noelle Marquis, NTP
👉When AIP Isn’t Enough: Recognizing and Addressing Histamine, Oxalates, and Salicylates - Dr. Jennifer Dillman, ND, FNTP
👉Food is Medicine: AIP, Nutrient Density, and Long COVID - Angela Grace, Ph.D., R. Psych.

… and these two sessions presented in French:

👉Un séjour qui est aussi un investissement pour sa santé - Jan Steele, M.Ed., NTC
👉Le pouvoir du jeûne intermittent – Apaiser l’inflammation et soutenir la santé auto-immune - Anne Beaulieu, Naturopathe holistiquie

Live captions will be generated for all sessions, both those presented in English and those presented in French, and live attendees will be able to select the language of their choice to view automatically translated captions.

Go to aipsummit.com now to register and watch!

01/04/2026

The speaker lineup for the 7th Annual AIP Summit presented by AIP Certified Coaches is set! You can learn more about the free online event for people who want to live well with autoimmune disease in 2026 and beyond at our website, aipsummit.com. Sessions will be held throughout the week, beginning on Monday, January 5.

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

✨ Free to attend. Don’t miss this. ✨

I’m honored to be presenting at the Annual AIP Summit this January, where I’ll be speaking on:

“The Evidence for Mindset in Health Outcomes and Physical Healing”
🗓 January 9 | 1–2 PM EST

As an AIP Certified Coach (Fall 2025) and Founder of Mindset Groups, I’ve seen firsthand how mindset isn’t just a nice-to-have. The science is clear — and I’ve seen it in practice: mindset is a decisive factor in the body’s ability to heal and in creating lasting transformation.

In this session, I’ll walk you through the latest scientific and medical research on how mindset can accelerate or stall physical healing. I’ll also share practical tools you can start using right away to support measurable health breakthroughs.

🎧 Listening live is completely free.
This is your chance to learn from a powerful lineup of subject matter experts across the AIP and wellness space.

📩 DM me “Mindset Heals” and I’ll send you the free registration link.

12/28/2025

Love finding gems like when traveling! All made-from-scratch food that is delicious just as if I made it in my home kitchen. Plus, the space is very inviting for conversation or doing some work. Looking forward to coming back! ☕️📚🌞

12/27/2025

One ancient food. One microscopic hero. Big mental shift.

In a powerful new discovery, scientists in Germany found that a specific strain of probiotic bacteria naturally present in traditional sauerkraut eliminated symptoms of anxiety disorders in participants within just six weeks. This gut-brain breakthrough highlights how certain fermented foods can do more than nourish the body they can rebalance the mind.

The key player? A lactic acid bacteria known for thriving in fermented cabbage. When introduced regularly through diet or supplements, this bacteria appeared to restore microbial balance in the gut, lower inflammation, and help regulate neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA — both critical to mood and stress response.

Unlike pharmaceutical dr*gs, the effect came without side effects or withdrawal symptoms. Instead, it worked with the body’s own systems to gently recalibrate emotional wellbeing all from a food that’s been eaten for centuries.

The future of mental health may not just be found in labs — but in the jars on our grandmother’s shelves.

12/25/2025

Just a girl on Christmas Eve holding one of her favorite snacks from 😋 These lupini beans made in Italy (in Egypt we call them “tirmis”) have a kick to them and they’re so fun to eat! High in protein too!

12/07/2025

Nature is a healer. Go outside!!!

12/03/2025

Gratitude & Growth: AIP Certification Announcement 📣🙌🏽

I’m thrilled to share that I’m now officially an AIP Certified Coach. 😄

The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) is a powerful, evidence-based approach to supporting those with autoimmune conditions through nutrition, lifestyle, and compassionate care. This course was rigorous, thoughtful, and beautifully aligned with my values. I’m honored to now be part of this global community of practitioners.

Thank you to Jaime Hartman () and Mickey Tresscott () for your clarity, generosity, and the depth of this program. Your leadership made the learning meaningful and accessible.

I’m especially grateful to have received a scholarship to participate. It’s a privilege I don’t take lightly, and I’m committed to paying it forward by bringing AIP education and support to underserved communities.

This certification strengthens my ability to guide others on their healing journeys. I’m here to help them take the helm through mindset, nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle support.

The video I’m sharing was taken in November, toward the end of the program. I’m wearing my AIP hat, which reminds me of a very special moment: meeting the AIP program organizers in person at the inaugural Hope Journey Walk in DC this past October, in support of the Autoimmune Association (). That connection felt like a moment of alignment I’ll always carry forward.

I share health-related insights through Healthstarter (.co), and I’m always open to connecting — whether online or in the DC area where I’m based.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey. 🙏🏽 I’m excited for what’s ahead.

11/29/2025

🫒 It’s been a few weeks since I visited Laconiko (Olive Oil)’s showroom on November 9, and I’m still thinking about it. This isn’t sponsored — just a genuine review from someone who truly values quality, flavor, and knowing where her food comes from.

Not many people can say they know the people who produce their olive oil. I’m lucky to have known the wonderful family behind Laconiko for over 10 years. Their passion and integrity come through in every bottle.

I’ve already gone through almost all of the lemon fused olive oil I brought home. It’s that good. Today I placed another order to take advantage of their Black Friday sale. I restocked the lemon and clementine, added the Greek seasoning and plain extra virgin olive oil, plus two balsamics — the classic dark and a white mint lime. Mint and lime together is one of my favorite flavor combos of all time. 🌿🍋‍🟩

From my first visit, I picked up:
• ZOI Extra Virgin Olive Oil, their highest polyphenol oil and internationally awarded
• Fused lemon and clementine oils, made with real fruit
• Rich, authentic balsamic vinegar
• Kalamata olives
• Olive oil soap that smells amazing
• Emily Lycopolus’ (The Olive Oil Critic) Greek cookbook, which I can’t wait to cook more recipes from (I already tried the roasted lamb recipe and gravy since buying this book and it was phenomenal) 😋

The space was beautiful and welcoming. I left inspired and full of ideas. I’m already dreaming up events we’ll host there.

If you’ve been curious to try Laconiko, now’s a great time. Use code BLACKFRIDAY25 for 20% off at laconiko.com through Sunday.

Let me know what you try. I’d love to hear what you fall in love with. 🌿