Autoimmune Alchemy:
Blending Science with Soul
Join Dr. Micah Yu, a board-certified rheumatologist, and Dr. Melissa Mondala, a physician trained in integrative medicine and mental health, as they explore autoimmune disease through clinical insight and lived experience.
In Autoimmune Alchemy, they examine evidence-based medicine, lifestyle interventions, mindset, and the broader factors that influence chronic illness. Each conversation is grounded in medical rigor while acknowledging the human dimension of healing.
This podcast offers a clear and balanced perspective on whole-person health.
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Our Story: Healing Autoimmunity, Medicine, and Each Other
Autoimmune Alchemy Podcasts
Bloated After Every Meal? The Hidden Gut Condition Your Doctor Is Missing with Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad — integrative internal...
RA Remission Without Methotrexate or Biologics — A Real Patient Story That Will Blow Your Mind
What does it actually look like when a patient goes from swollen joints, X-ray erosions, and...
MCAS: Why Doctors Keep Missing This Diagnosis — And How to Finally Get Answers
If you've been bouncing between specialists with no answers, this episode might be the missing...
Do Fermented Foods beat High Fiber Foods?
Welcome back to Autoimmune Alchemy, where we blend science with soul! I'm Dr. Melissa, and today's...
PANDAS in Kids: The Infection-Driven Brain Disorder Doctors Are Finally Talking About | Dr. Scott Antoine
On this episode of AutoImmune Alchemy, I sit down with Dr. Scott Antoine — triple board-certified...
Perimenopause Warning Signs Doctors Miss & What to Do Instead | Dr. Jila Senemar
In this powerful episode of Autoimmune Alchemy, I sit down with Dr. Jila Senemar — OB/GYN,...
Natural Testosterone Boosters That Actually Work—Dr. Micah Howard on Herbs, Hormones & Men’s Health
In this episode of Autoimmune Alchemy, I sit down with my fellow Andrew Weil Center cohort member...
Former CrossFit Pro: How Overtraining Destroyed Metabolism & Hormones
Today I have Dr. Becca Chilczenkowski, board-certified practitioner and hormone specialist who was...
Autoimmune Protocol Diet: How to Start the AIP Diet The Right Way
Today I have Mickey Trescott, nutrition professional and AIP pioneer who trained 1,000+...
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To bridge the gap between conventional medicine and holistic healing, empowering listeners to transform chronic illness through a blend of cutting-edge science, compassionate care,
and soul-centered living.



