Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Is it perimenopause or autoimmunity? The symptoms are similar, and most women don’t ask. Mickey Trescott, founder of the Autoimmune Protocol movement, explains the overlap between hormonal changes and immune dysfunction in midlife.
Watch the full episode at youtu.be/CA706_Z6clk
Fatigue. Brain fog. Joint pain. Digestive chaos. Mood swings. Sleep disruption. Sound familiar? These are the hallmarks of perimenopause — and also of autoimmune disease.
"I was bedridden. Half my hair had fallen out. I could not work anymore. And six doctors in a row told me there was nothing wrong." - Mickey Trescott
This week on the Better Podcast, Mickey Trescott, MSc — the functional nutritionist, author, and founding voice of the Autoimmune Protocol movement — explores what happens when perimenopause and autoimmunity collide. Mickey shares her own story of being bedridden at 26, dismissed by six doctors, and eventually recovering through dietary and lifestyle intervention.
**P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:
Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. drstephanieestima.com/newsletter
Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. drstephanie.ca/lift
Is it perimenopause or autoimmunity? The symptoms are similar, and most women don’t ask. Mickey Trescott, founder of the Autoimmune Protocol movement, explains the overlap between hormonal changes and immune dysfunction in midlife.
Watch the full episode at youtu.be/CA706_Z6clk
Fatigue. Brain fog. Joint pain. Digestive chaos. Mood swings. Sleep disruption. Sound familiar? These are the hallmarks of perimenopause — and also of autoimmune disease.
"I was bedridden. Half my hair had fallen out. I could not work anymore. And six doctors in a row told me there was nothing wrong." - Mickey Trescott
This week on the Better Podcast, Mickey Trescott, MSc — the functional nutritionist, author, and founding voice of the Autoimmune Protocol movement — explores what happens when perimenopause and autoimmunity collide. Mickey shares her own story of being bedridden at 26, dismissed by six doctors, and eventually recovering through dietary and lifestyle intervention.
**P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:
Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. drstephanieestima.com/newsletter
Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. drstephanie.ca/lift
