31. Having Happy & Healthy Holidays with Autoimmune Disease

Hosts Jaime Hartman and Marie-Noelle Marquis are joined in this episode by Melanie Snyder, an AIP Certified Coach, to discuss strategies for navigating the holiday season with dietary restrictions due to autoimmune diseases. Melanie shared her personal journey with celiac disease and how AIP transformed her health, emphasizing the importance of planning and finding suitable food replacements to maintain dietary needs during festive times. Melanie provided practical tips for hosting and attending holiday gatherings, such as preparing meals in advance, asking for help, and practicing social interactions throughout the year to build confidence. She also highlighted the emotional aspects of dietary changes during the holidays and suggested focusing on non-food-related traditions to maintain the holiday spirit. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 12: AIP Beyond the Plate: Integrating Lifestyle Choices Meet guest Melanie Snyder Urban AIP's holiday meals [use coupon code HOLIDAYPODCAST] Christmas Cut Out Sugar Cookes from Unbound Wellness SOCIAL @melaniesnyder @aipsummit LEARN MORE The AIP Summit - Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all happenings!