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by Dr. Micah Yu and Dr. Melissa Mondala

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Join Dr. Micah Yu, a board-certified integrative rheumatologist, and Dr. Melissa Mondala, an integrative medicine and mental health expert, as they bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and soulful healing. In Autoimmune Alchemy, this husband-and-wife MD team share personal stories, expert insights, and powerful patient journeys to explore how autoimmune illness and chronic disease can be transformed through integrative medicine. From evidence-based science and integrative medicine to ancient healing wisdom and mindset practices, this podcast is your guide to whole-person health, from science to soul.

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June 15, 2026

Do Fermented Foods beat High Fiber Foods?

<p>Today's guest is the incredible <strong>Dr. Vincent Pedre</strong> — integrative physician, Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health in NYC, founder of <strong>Happy Gut Health</strong>, and bestselling author of Happy Gut and The Gut Smart Protocol.</p><p>Dr. Vincent's personal journey from 20+ rounds of childhood antibiotics to healing his own IBS, eczema, and leaky gut is nothing short of transformational.</p><p>In this episode, we go deep into the gut-immune connection, the power of fermented foods, peptide therapy, mitochondrial health, and even the hidden toxins in your morning coffee. If you have an autoimmune condition, chronic inflammation, or just want to optimize your gut — this one is for YOU.</p><h2>Chapters &amp; Time Stamps</h2><p>0:56 Introduction &amp; Welcome</p><p>2:00 Dr. Pedre's Personal Gut Health Journey</p><p>6:02 Childhood Foods &amp; Antibiotic Overuse</p><p>6:48 Discovering Functional Medicine &amp; Diet Clean-Up</p><p>10:33 Going Gluten-Free &amp; Building a Clean Home</p><p>11:27 Dr. Pedre's Books: Happy Gut &amp; The Gut Smart Protocol</p><p>13:33 Fermented Foods vs. High Fiber Diet Study</p><p>14:21 Gut Microbiome Diversity Explained</p><p>18:54 Fermented Foods Win Over Fiber for Inflammation</p><p>20:29 How Fermented Foods Increase Gut Diversity</p><p>24:13 Pesticides, Glyphosate &amp; Gut Disruption</p><p>25:08 Leaky Gut, Dysbiosis &amp; Chronic Disease</p><p>26:18 Gluten, Dairy &amp; Healing Food Intolerances</p><p>26:52 Peptide Therapy for Gut Healing</p><p>30:12 What Are Peptides &amp; How They Work</p><p>31:21 GLP-1 Medications — Benefits &amp; Cautions</p><p>32:34 Key Supplements: L-Glutamine, Zinc, Omega-3s</p><p>35:08 Mitochondria: The Next Frontier in Health</p><p>37:10 Mitochondrial Damage: Antibiotics, Toxins &amp; EMF</p><p>40:15 Red Light Therapy &amp; Mitochondrial Energy</p><p>43:23 GLP-1 &amp; SIBO — What's the Connection?</p><p>45:37 Happy Gut Coffee — The Origin Story</p><p>48:53 Coffee's Hidden Dangers &amp; Health Benefits</p><p>50:58 Where to Find Dr. Pedre &amp; Happy Gut Coffee</p><h2>GUEST DETAILS &amp; LINKS</h2><p><strong>Dr. Vincent Pedre, MD</strong> Integrative &amp; Functional Medicine Physician | Gut Health Expert | Author</p><ul><li>🌐 Website: <a href="https://happygut.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">happygut.com</a></li><li>☕ Happy Gut Coffee: <a href="https://happygutcoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">happygutcoffee.com</a></li><li>📸 Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/drpedre" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@DrPedre</a></li><li>📚 Books: Happy Gut | The Gut Smart Protocol</li></ul><br/><h2><strong>About Your Hosts</strong></h2><p><strong>Micah Yu, MD, MHA, MS, ABOIM, DipABLM, IFMCP</strong></p><p>Dr. Micah Yu is a triple board-certified integrative rheumatologist who blends conventional medicine with holistic, nutrition-based healing to treat autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions. A patient himself, Dr. Yu brings a deeply personal perspective to his work, having reversed his own autoimmune arthritis through lifestyle and integrative medicine. He is certified in internal medicine, rheumatology, integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and functional medicine. As the founder of MyAutoimmuneMD and co-founder of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic, Dr. Yu empowers patients to address the root causes of illness and reclaim their health from the inside out.</p><p></p><p><strong>Melissa Mondala, MD, MHA, MS, DipABLM</strong></p><p>Dr. Melissa Mondala is a dual board-certified physician in Family and Lifestyle Medicine, with advanced training in Integrative Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine. As President of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic in Newport Beach—recognized by UC Irvine as a Public Health Site of Excellence—she pioneers a holistic, patient-centered approach to chronic disease. Dr. Mondala is a nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Intensivist, core faculty at Loma Linda University's Preventive Medicine Department, and a passionate advocate for plant-based nutrition, mental health, and women's wellness. A sought-after speaker and educator, she combines cutting-edge science with deep compassion to empower lasting healing, especially for those silently suffering from autoimmune, mental health, and long COVID conditions. She shares practical inspiration for healthy living and cooking at @drmelissaskitchen.</p><p></p><p><strong>About AutoImmune Alchemy Podcast</strong></p><p><strong>Mission:</strong> Blending science with soul to transform autoimmune struggles into healing alchemy</p><p>AutoImmune Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to the autoimmune community, offering hope, validation, and evidence-based solutions for those struggling with complex autoimmune conditions. Hosted by the dynamic duo Dr. Melissa Mondala and Dr. Micah Yu, the show features expert interviews exploring root causes like hormonal imbalances, leaky gut, and inflammation that traditional medicine often overlooks. Each episode empowers listeners to take proactive control of their health through lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and integrative approaches.</p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with AutoImmune Alchemy</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong><a href="http://myautoimmunemd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MyAutoimmuneMD.com</a></li><li><strong>Dr. Lifestyle Clinic:</strong><a href="http://www.drlifestyle.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drlifestyle.org</a></li><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> @myautoimmunemd</li><li><strong>Facebook:</strong> @MYAutoimmuneMD</li><li><strong>YouTube:</strong> @myautoimmunemd</li><li><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:contact@myautoimmunemd.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contact@myautoimmunemd.com</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Subscribe &amp; Review:</strong> Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. If this episode helped you understand environmental toxins and autoimmune disease, please leave a 5-star review!</p>

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June 8, 2026

PANDAS in Kids: The Infection-Driven Brain Disorder Doctors Are Finally Talking About | Dr. Scott Antoine

<p><strong>SHOW NOTES</strong></p><p>On this episode of AutoImmune Alchemy, I sit down with Dr. Scott Antoine — triple board-certified integrative and functional medicine physician, Amazon bestselling author, and one of the leading experts in PANS and PANDAS.</p><p></p><p>His journey into this field began when his own daughter Emma was suddenly struck with severe OCD, defiance, and behavioral changes at age 12 — only to recover dramatically after IVIG treatment. That experience changed everything.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever wondered why your child's psychiatric diagnosis didn't respond to treatment, or if their symptoms came on suddenly out of nowhere, this conversation could be life-changing.</p><p></p><p><strong>Chapters &amp; Time-Stamps</strong></p><p>1:01 Dr. Antoine's Personal Story with PANDAS</p><p>3:19 What is PANS &amp; PANDAS?</p><p>5:47 IVIG &amp; Insurance Coverage</p><p>7:10 History of the Diagnosis</p><p>10:32 Medical Acceptance &amp; Controversy</p><p>18:27 Diagnosis &amp; Workup</p><p>29:10 Mycoplasma &amp; Epstein-Barr Virus</p><p>36:53 Treatment Monitoring &amp; Antibiotic Duration</p><p>45:41 Holistic Treatment Approach</p><p>48:55 Final Words &amp; Hope for Families</p><p>49:49 Where to Find Dr. Antoine</p><p></p><p><strong>Guest Details</strong></p><p>Triple board-certified integrative &amp; functional medicine physician, PANS/PANDAS expert, and author of the Amazon bestselling Comprehensive Physician's Guide to the Management of PANS &amp; PANDAS. Co-owner of the Center for Fully Functional Health in Carmel, Indiana.</p><p>🔗 <a href="http://fullyfunctional.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fullyfunctional.com</a></p><p>🔗 <a href="http://thepandasdocs.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thepandasdocs.com</a></p><p>📱 @thepandasdocs</p><p></p><h2><strong>About Your Hosts</strong></h2><p><strong>Micah Yu, MD, MHA, MS, ABOIM, DipABLM, IFMCP</strong></p><p>Dr. Micah Yu is a triple board-certified integrative rheumatologist who blends conventional medicine with holistic, nutrition-based healing to treat autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions. A patient himself, Dr. Yu brings a deeply personal perspective to his work, having reversed his own autoimmune arthritis through lifestyle and integrative medicine. He is certified in internal medicine, rheumatology, integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and functional medicine. As the founder of MyAutoimmuneMD and co-founder of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic, Dr. Yu empowers patients to address the root causes of illness and reclaim their health from the inside out.</p><p></p><p><strong>Melissa Mondala, MD, MHA, MS, DipABLM</strong></p><p>Dr. Melissa Mondala is a dual board-certified physician in Family and Lifestyle Medicine, with advanced training in Integrative Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine. As President of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic in Newport Beach—recognized by UC Irvine as a Public Health Site of Excellence—she pioneers a holistic, patient-centered approach to chronic disease. Dr. Mondala is a nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Intensivist, core faculty at Loma Linda University's Preventive Medicine Department, and a passionate advocate for plant-based nutrition, mental health, and women's wellness. A sought-after speaker and educator, she combines cutting-edge science with deep compassion to empower lasting healing, especially for those silently suffering from autoimmune, mental health, and long COVID conditions. She shares practical inspiration for healthy living and cooking at @drmelissaskitchen.</p><p></p><p><strong>About AutoImmune Alchemy Podcast</strong></p><p><strong>Mission:</strong> Blending science with soul to transform autoimmune struggles into healing alchemy</p><p>AutoImmune Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to the autoimmune community, offering hope, validation, and evidence-based solutions for those struggling with complex autoimmune conditions. Hosted by the dynamic duo Dr. Melissa Mondala and Dr. Micah Yu, the show features expert interviews exploring root causes like hormonal imbalances, leaky gut, and inflammation that traditional medicine often overlooks. Each episode empowers listeners to take proactive control of their health through lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and integrative approaches.</p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with AutoImmune Alchemy</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong><a href="http://myautoimmunemd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MyAutoimmuneMD.com</a></li><li><strong>Dr. Lifestyle Clinic:</strong><a href="http://www.drlifestyle.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drlifestyle.org</a></li><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> @myautoimmunemd</li><li><strong>Facebook:</strong> @MYAutoimmuneMD</li><li><strong>YouTube:</strong> @myautoimmunemd</li><li><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:contact@myautoimmunemd.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contact@myautoimmunemd.com</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Subscribe &amp; Review:</strong> Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. If this episode helped you understand environmental toxins and autoimmune disease, please leave a 5-star review!</p>

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June 1, 2026

Perimenopause Warning Signs Doctors Miss & What to Do Instead

<p>In this powerful episode of Autoimmune Alchemy, I sit down with Dr. Jila Senemar — OB/GYN, longevity physician, and founder of the Miami Menopause Collective. With 20 years of experience, Dr. Jila is rewriting the narrative around menopause — from fear to freedom.</p><p>We cover everything from early perimenopause signs and comprehensive lab testing to bioidentical hormones, PCOS, microplastics, and why lifestyle always comes first.</p><p>If you've ever felt dismissed by your doctor, this episode is for YOU.</p><h2><strong>10 KEY TAKEAWAYS</strong></h2><ul><li><strong>It's not anti-aging — it's longevity.</strong></li><li><strong>Lifestyle is non-negotiable first.</strong></li><li><strong>Perimenopause doesn't start with hot flashes.</strong></li><li><strong>Iron deficiency is massively underdiagnosed.</strong></li><li><strong>Your cardiovascular risk skyrockets after menopause.</strong></li><li><strong>All bioidentical hormones are FDA-approved.</strong></li><li><strong>Comprehensive labs are not expensive.</strong></li><li><strong>PCOS and endometriosis are driven by environment.</strong></li><li><strong>Food can restore ovulatory cycles in PCOS.</strong></li><li><strong>Women need time, not a 5-minute visit.</strong></li></ul><br/><h2>CHAPTERS</h2><p>01:34 What Anti Aging Means</p><p>03:04 Start With Lifestyle Basics</p><p>04:58 When Stress Catches Up</p><p>07:57 Early Perimenopause Clues</p><p>10:46 Menopause As New Chapter</p><p>13:02 Stepwise Plan And Supplements</p><p>16:57 Red Light And Sauna Reality</p><p>18:25 Labs To Check First</p><p>22:19 Cardio Risk After Fifty</p><p>24:40 When To Consider Hormones</p><p>25:49 Hormone Therapy Reframed</p><p>27:01 Bioidentical and Delivery Options</p><p>28:23 Hormones Autoimmunity and Heart Risk</p><p>29:02 PCOS Metabolic Roots</p><p>30:52 Toxins and Fertility Trends</p><p>32:22 Endometriosis New Science</p><p>33:07 Optimizing Women in Their 20s</p><p>34:52 Patient Wins Lifestyle and Listening</p><p>40:08 Why Womens Health Needed More</p><p>43:25 Miami Menopause Collective and Empower</p><p>47:04 Where to Find Her</p><p>47:49 Closing Thanks and Takeaways</p><p></p><h2>GUEST DETAILS</h2><p><strong>Dr. Jila Senemar, MD | OB/GYN | Longevity &amp; Women's Health Physician</strong></p><p>Founder — Miami Menopause Collective Host — Her Time, Her Health Podcast</p><p>Perimenopause · Menopause · Hormones Longevity Medicine · Women's Integrative Health</p><p>20+ Years in OB/GYN &amp; Women's Health Based in Miami, Florida</p><p><strong>CONNECT</strong></p><p>🌐 <a href="http://jilamd.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jilamd.com</a></p><p>📸 @drjilasenemar (Instagram)</p><p>🎙️ Podcast: Her Time, Her Health 📍 Miami, Florida</p><p></p><h2><strong>About Your Hosts</strong></h2><p><strong>Micah Yu, MD, MHA, MS, ABOIM, DipABLM, IFMCP</strong></p><p>Dr. Micah Yu is a triple board-certified integrative rheumatologist who blends conventional medicine with holistic, nutrition-based healing to treat autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions. A patient himself, Dr. Yu brings a deeply personal perspective to his work, having reversed his own autoimmune arthritis through lifestyle and integrative medicine. He is certified in internal medicine, rheumatology, integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and functional medicine. As the founder of MyAutoimmuneMD and co-founder of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic, Dr. Yu empowers patients to address the root causes of illness and reclaim their health from the inside out.</p><p></p><p><strong>Melissa Mondala, MD, MHA, MS, DipABLM</strong></p><p>Dr. Melissa Mondala is a dual board-certified physician in Family and Lifestyle Medicine, with advanced training in Integrative Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine. As President of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic in Newport Beach—recognized by UC Irvine as a Public Health Site of Excellence—she pioneers a holistic, patient-centered approach to chronic disease. Dr. Mondala is a nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Intensivist, core faculty at Loma Linda University's Preventive Medicine Department, and a passionate advocate for plant-based nutrition, mental health, and women's wellness. A sought-after speaker and educator, she combines cutting-edge science with deep compassion to empower lasting healing, especially for those silently suffering from autoimmune, mental health, and long COVID conditions. She shares practical inspiration for healthy living and cooking at @drmelissaskitchen.</p><p></p><p><strong>About AutoImmune Alchemy Podcast</strong></p><p><strong>Mission:</strong> Blending science with soul to transform autoimmune struggles into healing alchemy</p><p>AutoImmune Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to the autoimmune community, offering hope, validation, and evidence-based solutions for those struggling with complex autoimmune conditions. Hosted by the dynamic duo Dr. Melissa Mondala and Dr. Micah Yu, the show features expert interviews exploring root causes like hormonal imbalances, leaky gut, and inflammation that traditional medicine often overlooks. Each episode empowers listeners to take proactive control of their health through lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and integrative approaches.</p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with AutoImmune Alchemy</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong><a href="http://myautoimmunemd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MyAutoimmuneMD.com</a></li><li><strong>Dr. Lifestyle Clinic:</strong><a href="http://www.drlifestyle.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drlifestyle.org</a></li><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> @myautoimmunemd</li><li><strong>Facebook:</strong> @MYAutoimmuneMD</li><li><strong>YouTube:</strong> @myautoimmunemd</li><li><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:contact@myautoimmunemd.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contact@myautoimmunemd.com</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Subscribe &amp; Review:</strong> Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. If this episode helped you understand environmental toxins and autoimmune disease, please leave a 5-star review!</p>

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What is Autoimmune Alchemy?

Join Dr. Micah Yu, a board-certified integrative rheumatologist, and Dr. Melissa Mondala, an integrative medicine and mental health expert, as they bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and soulful healing.

In Autoimmune Alchemy, this husband-and-wife MD team share personal stories, expert insights, and powerful patient journeys to explore how autoimmune illness and chronic disease can be transformed through integrative medicine.

From evidence-based science and integrative medicine to ancient healing wisdom and mindset practices, this podcast is your guide to whole-person health, from science to soul.

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This podcast updates daily.

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