44: The Evidence for Mindset and Health Outcomes

In this episode, we share the audio from a presentation delivered at the 7th Annual AIP Summit by Heba Saleh, an AIP Certified Coach, culinary nutrition educator, yoga teacher, and personal trainer. Her presentation, The Evidence for Mindset and Health Outcomes and Physical Healing, draws on research in psychoneuroimmunology, neuroplasticity, and behavioral science to make the case that our beliefs, thoughts, and daily practices can directly influence immune function, inflammation levels, and our capacity to heal. About Heba Saleh Heba Saleh is a culinary nutrition educator, yoga teacher, personal trainer, and AIP Certified Coach. She came to this work through her own healing journey with Hashimoto's and postpartum depression. She is the creator of the Eight Moments mindset journal and the Growth Mindset Groups accountability program, and is launching a health-focused program called Health Starter in 2026. You can find her in the AIP Certified Coach Directory. About the 7th Annual AIP Summit Encore The full video of Heba's presentation -- including her slides and the animated butterfly video -- will be rebroadcast during the free Summer Encore, June 17-21. Head to aipsummit.com for the full agenda. If you're listening after June 21st, visit the site for information on the next Encore or live Summit. For ongoing access to the full archives, consider becoming an AIP Summit community member. Also featuring audio from the 7th Annual AIP Summit - Episode 38: The Gut-Immune Connection and How to Decode Your Flare Resources Mentioned Mind Over Medicine by Dr. Lissa Rankin Mindset by Carol Dweck Research by Dr. Alia Crum (Stanford) on stress as enhancing Research by Dr. Daniel Amen on neuroplasticity Eight Moments Journal by Heba Saleh  Growth Mindset Groups (Heba's accountability program) Health Starter program (launching 2026)