Developing Your Personal Health Vision with Jaime Hartman (Ep 085)

Episode 85: Developing Your Personal Health Vision with Jaime HartmanWhen starting the Autoimmune Protocol, it’s easy to focus on the details—what to eat, what to remove, and how to do everything “right.” But there’s a deeper question that often gets overlooked: what are you actually working toward?In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, Mickey Trescott is joined by Jaime Hartman, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, educator, and co-teacher of the AIP Certified Coach Program, to explore the concept of a personal health vision.This conversation introduces a foundational mindset shift—moving beyond short-term goals and into a clear, personalized vision of what health means to you. Jaime explains how this approach helps guide decisions, build resilience, and create a more sustainable path through AIP and beyond.Together, they explore how defining your vision can help you stay grounded, communicate your needs, and navigate the complexities of chronic illness with more clarity and purpose.In this episode, you’ll learn:The difference between a health goal and a personal health visionWhy having a clear vision makes AIP more sustainable and meaningfulHow different models of health (medical, holistic, and wellness) shape your perspectiveWhy a personal health vision acts as a compass during challenging momentsHow to use your vision to make decisions about priorities, support, and careReal-life examples of how health vision influences daily choices and long-term strategyHow your vision can help guide reintroductions and lifestyle flexibilityWhy personal values, relationships, and purpose are essential parts of healingJournaling prompts and visualization techniques to help define your visionHow to approach this process if you feel discouraged, disconnected, or unsure what’s possibleResources:Jaime HartmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaimehartman22/Website: https://gutsybynature.comAIP Summit: https://aipsummit.comAIP Certified Coach Program & Practitioner Directory: https://aipcertified.comEpisode Timeline:00:00 – Why AIP needs a bigger “why” beyond food rules01:57 – Introducing Jaime Hartman 03:10 – What a personal health vision is (vs. goals)05:57 – Medical, holistic, and wellness models of health09:45 – Why vision matters in autoimmune healing12:09 – How to use your health vision in real life17:11 – Journaling prompts to define your vision22:59 – How to begin if you feel discouraged25:00 – Final reflections and encouragement