A Gluten Free Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ben Hampton
So, you’re gluten free? Well you've definitely come to the right place. Welcome to A Gluten Free Podcast! This is a weekly show where Podcast host Ben explores all things gluten free. Whether you have coeliac disease, you’re gluten free for other reasons or you just want to learn more about the gluten free diet then you’ll want to listen in. Ben invites guests on to share what they are doing in the gluten free world and shares his own story along the way. Follow Ben on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
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Episode 248My guest on today’s episode is substance abuse, eating disorder and trauma specialist psychotherapist, Alexis Fosler. We’ll explore the link between trauma, eating disorders, addiction and the gut/brain axis. We’ll also share how individuals living with coeliac disease can incorporate various tools to deal with these issues to manage the stresses in their lives. What we’ll cover: How Alexis and I connected through a mutual friend
The stresses of living with coeliac disease and being strictly gluten free
Alexis’ personal background and role as a former corporate executive and what led Alexis into working in addiction, trauma and eating disorders
Finding a mentor
Insights Alexis gained from retraining as a psychotherapist being exposed to a broad spectrum of people living with addictions and mental health issues
Currently studying obesity and ultraprocessed foods and its impact on
Acute versus chronic stress
Complex trauma and modern stressors in our lives
Homeostasis and allostasis
How our nervous system adapts to stress over time
Allostatic load and the cumulative load of stress and challenges over time on our mental and physical health
How stress impacts our endocrine system
Is there a healthy level of stress?
Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
Effects of stress on our appetite and food habits
Cortisol, dopamine and other chemicals being activated during stress
The complexities of our stressors and how we deal with stress in our brains and bodies
Hypervigilance and avoidance when living with coeliac disease and adhering to a strict gluten free diet
Eating disorders in people with coeliac disease
The fear of food, restrictive eating and coeliac disease
Link between eating disorders and disordered eating
When to seek help when the stresses of living strictly gluten free
The relationship between addiction, eating disorders and disordered eating
Maladaptive behaviours in addiction
Emotional regulation’s role in addiction, eating disorders and disordered eating
Dopamine’s role in our habits and compulsions
Chronic deficits in our dopamine system and alterations in our dopamine systems
Complexities of dealing with recovery in addictions
Approaching various addictions, eating disorders and disordered eating with various approaches
Various approaches to recovery: pharmacological, talk therapy, cognitive flexibility, somatic interventions and changes of environment
Importance of breath work
How to create new neural pathways to retrain brain
Alexis’ PHD and thesis Links*Follow Living Free on Instagram
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Trauma, Eating Disorders and Addiction Youtube video
ARFID and coeliac disease research
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Episode 247My guest on today’s episode is my brother Blake. We’ll talk about Matt Damon going gluten free for his role as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s new film The Odyssey, our takeaways from our appearance at SBS Insight discussing ultra processed foods and our Sydney Gluten Free Expo ticket giveaway. What we’ll discuss: Matt Damon going gluten free for his role as leading character Odysseus in The Odyssey
Going gluten free for sport
How and why celebrities talk differently about their coeliac disease and gluten free diet on podcasts
Jon Bernthal talking about coeliac disease and his gluten free journey
Celebrity men talking about coeliac disease and the gluten free diet
Matt Damon talking about his gluten free diet unprompted on Amy Pohler’s podcast
The fad of gluten free in society versus more options for the coeliac and gluten free community
Personal trainers and their potential influence of a gluten free diet in their preparation for physically demanding movie roles
Our takeaways from our appearance at SBS Insight for the discussion around ultra processed foods as part of our diets as Australians
Our family’s reflections on ultra processed foods as part of our overall diet
Friends of ours sharing a food scanning app with us
The complications of the health star ratings on food packaging in Australia
Warning labels and other interventions for ultra processed foods in other countries
Future podcast guest chatting about gluten doses in various products, health star ratings, etc
Sydney Gluten Free Expo giveaway Links*
Matt Damon Goes Gluten Free for his role as Odssyseus in The Odyssey
Jon Bernthal’s coeliac and gluten free journey
Appearance on SBS Insight - Ultra Processed Food Fight
Full Episode of SBS Insight - Ultra Processed Food Fight
Matt Damon on Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Philip Baker and colleagues’ research findings on Ultra Processed Foods
Sydney Gluten Free Expo
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Episode 246My guest on today’s episode is the creator of The Celiac In Italy and Celiacs In Europe, Catalin Varela. We’ll talk about her coeliac disease diagnosis, the differences between the US and her current home of Florence in Italy and the resources she’s created to help the gluten free community travel throughout Italy and Europe. What we’ll cover: Catalin’s coeliac disease diagnosis and her symptoms pre-diagnosis
Neurological symptoms of coeliac disease
Catalin’s misdiagnosis of cancer
Catalin’s family friend prompting to test for coeliac disease
Cutting out more things other than gluten from the diet to help improve Catalin’s health
Catalin’s training in integrative nutrition
How Catalin’s 6 month travels around the world changed her perspective and approach to coeliac disease and the gluten free diet
Catalin’s degree in medical anthropology and writing her thesis on how people living with coeliac disease approach their disease and the gluten free diet differently depending on where they live in the world
What Catalin found from her thesis
Why Florence is a great place for people living with coeliac disease
Biggest differences in approaches to coeliac disease and the gluten free diet within the US compared to Italy
Catalin’s experience of eating out and making her own food in Florence
How Italy compares to neighbouring countries in Europe in terms of gluten free options and coeliac disease awareness
Navigating buying gluten free food in supermarkets in Italy
The use of gluten free wheat starch in Italy in gluten free products
The misconception of being able to eat gluten when you have coeliac disease in Italy and Europe
Wheat being imported into Italy from Canada
Gluten free food subsidy for people living with coeliac disease in Italy
The nuances of the gluten free subsidy for italian residents with coeliac disease
The cost of gluten free food in Italy
Catalin’s thoughts on the population screening for the study of coeliac disease and Type 1 diabetes
Catalin’s work with the Italian Celiac Association (AIC)
Celiacs and Europe and the consulting services offered
Clients sharing their gluten free travel stories after their consultations
Tips for travelling to Italy with coeliac disease Links*Use our code GFFAM for 10% off booking a consultation with Celiacs In Europe
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Episode 245On today's episode we share the story of Isla's coeliac disease diagnosis told by her mother Isla and how they made the goal to run a marathon for coeliac disease awareness.
What we'll cover:
Reflecting on Glenn and Harley's story a few weeks ago
How I found the story of Isla and her mum, Kirsty
Isla's coeliac disease symptoms
The pizza that changed everything
Trying to find the problem behind Isla's health issues
Isla being dismissed by health professionals
Isla's consistent sicknesses
Daycare employee suggesting to keep a food journal for Isla
Doctor testing for coeliac disease and confirming via repeated blood test
Relief after Isla's coeliac disease diagnosis
The worry and alertness still lingering
The transition to gluten free life for Isla
How Isla and Kirsty found the Edinburgh Marathon
The support around Isla's fundraiser for Coeliac UK
The amount of awareness needed around coeliac disease in the UK and throughout the world
My closing thoughts
LinksFollow @coeliacmamma on InstagramRead our blog post on Isla's fundraiserOriginal article: Musselburgh girl 'smashes' junior marathon for Coeliac UK
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Episode 244
My guest on today’s episode is Associate Professor, gastroenterologist and world-leading coeliac disease researcher, Jason Tye-Din. We’ll talk about the latest updates on the Interleukin 2 blood test, updated advice around oats as part of a gluten free diet and all the other incredible research he and his team at WEHI are currently undertaking.
What we’ll cover: Introducing Jason and our previous episode together
How coeliac disease is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects all parts and organs of the body
How the Interleukin 2 diagnostic tool works
Interleukin 2 blood test being used in various other coeliac disease research trials
Interleukin 2 blood test used in the Gluten Threshold Study to determine if T cells are being activated when participants are ingesting very low levels of gluten
Interleukin 2 (IL-2) blood test soon to be used in a trial involving children
Updates around this blood test and implementation plans
Non-biospy approach in diagnosing coeliac disease and how IL-2 could play a part in this
Working on a salivary coeliac disease test
How the IL-2 test might work in people with potential coeliac disease
Gluten Threshold Study and how IL-2 was used in the study
The response from the Gluten Threshold Study
World Health Organisation reference threshold for gluten and possibility to clear up confusion around ‘may contain gluten’ statements
Defining an action level in a standard serve of food
Jason’s advice on enzymes that claim to break down small amounts of gluten
Importance of not using symptoms as a measure of being glutened or not
Possible adjunct management drugs and other therapeutics other than a strict gluten free diet for people with coeliac disease
Advice for oats as part of a gluten free diet for Australian adults and children living with coeliac disease
ENDIA (Environmental Determinants of Islet Autoimmunity Study) updates
Eotaxin and brain fog coeliac disease study
Pros and cons around population screening of coeliac disease
NSW school children being tested for coeliac disease and Type 1 diabetes
International Celiac Disease Symposium 2026 in Melbourne Links*Contact the nurses to be involved in WEHI studies - coeliac@wehi.edu.au
Professor Jason Tye-Din’s previous podcast appearance
Suitability of Oats as part of a gluten free diet for Australians living with coeliac disease
ENDIA study
https://www.icds2026.org/
Coeliac Disease Research Lab
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Episode 243On today's episode we have an inspiring story from the UK about a young girl named Harley. It’s told from the perspective of her father Glenn Hansen, detailing how his daughter’s personal struggles with coeliac disease led her to climb the mountain top to raise funds and awareness, figuratively and literally!
What we'll cover:
How I found out about this news story within our gluten free community from a former podcast guest and a podcast listener connecting me with Glenn, the father of Harley
Harley's coeliac disease symptoms leading up to her coeliac disease diagnosis
Avoiding the gluten challenge and diagnosing off raised coeliac disease antibody levels
* How Harley, Glenn and the family have adjusted to gluten free life for Harley
Struggles Harley and the family have
How much Harley and the family have learned since her coeliac disease diagnosis
Harley beginning to advocate and educate others about her coeliac disease and gluten free diet
How the idea for the climb came about
Preparing Harley for the climb
Raising money and awareness through the climb
Response from the coeliac disease and gluten free community within the UK and throughout the world
LinksHarley’s Just Giving pageRead Harley and Glenn's climb for Coeliac UK
Original news report leading up to the climb
News report after the climb
A report about the response from the post climb article
Facebook page on Harley’s training
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Episode 242
My guest on today’s episode is Gastroenterologist and Director of the Coeliac Disease and Immune Health Research Program at Wesley Research Institute, Dr James Daveson. We’ll talk about the Gluten Threshold Study results, how these results could inform international gluten free standards and the need for follow up larger scale studies. What we’ll cover: Aim of the study and what prompted it
Using Interleukin 2 to measure immune response in participants
How the Interleukin 2 test was used as a biomarker in this specific trial
Exploring the question of inadvertent gluten ingestion in causing damage to villi in people with coeliac disease
Carlo Cattassi’s study in 2007 looking at the minimum amount of gluten causing an autoimmune response
James and his team looking at what is happening for people with coeliac disease consuming 10 mgs of gluten and under
The hawthorn effect
Specifics of the trial and how the study was run
Dropping the dose of gluten to see where the autoimmune response was occurring at lowering levels
Findings from the study
How the results could possibly change labelling and ‘gluten free’ standards and guidelines not only in Australia but worldwide
Codex Alimentarius food labelling laws
Shortcomings from this trial
The potential heterogeneity of coeliac disease (various scales of severity of the disease)
Eliciting dose of gluten for people with coeliac disease
Varying symptoms of the participants throughout the Gluten Threshold study before and after the gluten challenge
Mistakes and surprises in the Gluten Threshold Study
Symptom scores
Anticipatory nausea and priming
The possibility of the immune system being primed before the ingestion of gluten for people with coeliac disease
The trauma of living with an autoimmune disease or other IBD conditions
Possible follow up studies from The Gluten Threshold Study
How this study could be used to a more universal approach to the ppm of gluten
Digestive Diseases Week in Chicago and how the response from the Gluten Threshold Study
The interest in novel therapeutics for people with coeliac disease to help people’s guts alongside a gluten free diet
Enzymes that claim to break down inadvertent gluten ingestion for people with coeliac disease
Information on how to read the results of the Gluten Threshold Study, participate or help fund future studies and follow Wesley Research Institute on socials Links*Gluten Threshold Study Results
Wesley Research Institute: Coeliac Disease and Immune Health
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Episode 241On today's episode I share 5 protocols I've added to my health routine since my coeliac disease diagnosis. When you're diagnosed with coeliac disease, it's not all just about going gluten free. There's so much more we can do to help our physical and mental health.
What we'll cover:
Cold therapy and ice baths
My episode with Benjamin Berry on the podcast
The benefits of yoga, especially when I'm having a flare up
* Going to the gym or exercising in some capacity
* Importance of strength training for bone health
Meditation and sound baths
* Recent collaboration of yoga, sound bath, Wim Hof breathing and ice baths
LinksEpisode withCertified Wim Hof Instructor, Benjamin Berry
Wim Hof breathing video
Founder of The Bone Clinic, Belinda Beck episode
Boho Beautiful meditation
10 Minute guided meditation by Annie & Justin
Yoga, sound bath, Wim Hof breathing & Ice baths event
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Episode 240
My guests on today’s episode are my fellow gluten free podcasters from both Australia and the US. We’ll talk about the recent comments made by Robby Hoffman on the Call Her Daddy Podcast, how the gluten free community has responded and how we can improve coeliac disease and gluten free awareness moving forward together. What we’ll cover: Gluten free podcasting hosts introducing themselves
Giving context to the discussion between Robby Hoffman and Alex Cooper
Initial thoughts and feelings from us
Discussing Robby and Alex’s influence and level of awareness around coeliac disease
Ignorance stemming from a lack of experience dealing with coeliac disease yourself or knowing a loved one who does
Difference of laughing with versus laughing at the gluten free community
Gluten Is A Joke Documentary coming out soon to talk about coeliac disease and the gluten free diet to help people be informed
When humour doesn’t land from a comedian, using shock value
How jokes, ignorance and misinformation is hurting our gluten free community
The response from the coeliac and gluten free community following Robby and Alex’s comments on the podcast
Reaching out to the podcasting hosting sites and sponsors to complain
The importance of working together as a gluten free community
How we can move forward together and combat the torment and misinformation within society around coeliac disease and the gluten free diet
The positive side of living a gluten free life
The importance of one-on-one conversations
Closing thoughts and calls to action LinksRobby Hoffman's Controversial Jokes on Call Her Daddy Spark Strong Internet Reaction
The Good Gluten Free Grub Podcast & follow Lorin on Instagram
You Had Me At Eat & follow Jules Shepard on Instagram & follow Erica of Celiac and the Beast on Instagram
The Gluten Free Advocate Podcast & follow Ashley on Instagram
Gluten Free News & follow Andrea on Instagram
The Healthy Celiac Podcast & follow Belinda on Instagram
The Celiac Project Podcast and follow Mike on Instagram
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Episode 239
My guest on today’s episode is Carpentry Teacher, fellow coeliac and podcast listener, Braeden Crosswell-Snow. We’ll talk about being a male with coeliac disease, how to manage cross contamination in a shared kitchen as a family and being open and honest throughout our coeliac and gluten free journeys. What we’ll cover: How Braeden and I connected at our Gluten Free Evening event
Braeden’s coeliac disease diagnosis
How Braeden dealt with being diagnosed with coeliac disease and navigating gluten free life as a tradie and on site with other tradies
Braeden’s ADHD diagnosis
How Braeden approaches honesty in his coeliac disease
Braeden’s gluten free wedding
Navigating a shared kitchen at home with Braeden’s family who eats gluten
Braeden’s children being tested for coeliac diseease
Braeden’s last beer
Braeden’s love of cooking
How coeliac disease and gluten free life has motivated Braeden’s love of making food
How Braeden navigates finding gluten free food at musical festivals in Sydney
Tips for people travelling to gigs or festivals
Resources Braeden has found helpful since his coeliac diagnosis
The biggest change Braeden wants to see in the coeliac and gluten free space Links*Follow Braeden on Instagram
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Episode 238On today's episode of A Gluten Free Podcast I'll share the story of Amanda's son Joshua's coeliac disease diagnosis. Amanda was puzzled by some strange symptoms Joshua was experiencing until one health professional thought to test for coeliac disease and finally they were able to obtain an answer.
What we'll cover:
The last coeliac story we heard
Amanda reaching out to share the story of her son, Joshua's coeliac disease diagnosis
Amanda's gratefulness for Joshua's coeliac disease diagnosis
Joshua's fussy eating on a trip to San Francisco
GP testing Joshua for coeliac disease via blood testing
Joshua's puzzling coeliac disease symptoms
Amanda's confusion with Joshua's symptoms
Amanda's reaction at the improvement in Joshua since his diagnosis and going gluten free
Josh himself talking
My reflections on Joshua's coeliac disease diagnosis story
LinksHow To Navigate Coeliac Disease In Children with The Coeliac Connection Founder & Author of the Ebook 'Surviving the First year of Childhood Coeliac Disease', Jo Wynne
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Episode 237
My guest on today’s episode is the creator of The College Celiac, Casey Cromwell. We’ll talk about how she navigated celiac disease as a teenager in college, creating much-needed comedy-focused gluten free content online and not only providing support for the gluten free community but finding support and healing from this community herself. What we’ll cover: Casey’s coeliac disease symptoms
Casey’s celiac disease diagnosis
The biggest struggle for Casey during her diagnosis
Casey’s advice for someone going through a coeliac disease diagnosis right now
Defining Fibromyalgia and Casey’s symptoms in the lead up to diagnosis
The gluten free diet’s role as a possible management strategy for Fibromyalgia
Casey’s college experience as a coeliac in the first year
Making gluten free food in a shared kitchen setup
Preventing cross contamination
Navigating the social elements in college with coeliac
How Casey included herself in social events around food without feeling left out
Casey’s experience of getting glutened at college
Casey’s inspiration behind starting her blog and how it transitioned into her current content
Connecting with the coeliac and gluten free community through Casey’s content
How Casey comes up with her memes and content
Casey’s relationship with being online and how being a gluten free content creator has become her full time job
The positives to come out of Casey’s coeliac and content creation journey
Resources Casey recommends for people living with coeliac disease
Biggest change Casey would like to see in the coeliac and gluten free space Links*
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Casey Cromwell YouTube Channel
Gluten Free With Casey
Beyond Celiac
National Celiac Association
Gluten.org
The Loopy Whisk
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Episode 236
On today's episode I'll share a list of the top countries to visit when you live gluten free. We are very keen as a family to travel again overseas or even interstate within Australia. Whether you have travelled since your coeliac disease diagnosis, you have some countries on your bucket list or you're about to plan a trip,
What we'll cover:
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Reflecting on last week's guest episode with Sara Merlino
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Speaking to people travelling overseas and inspiration behind this episode
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Various podcasts where I've interviewed guests who've travelled overseas gluten free
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Top countries to travel gluten free
Links
Schar's List of Top Gluten Free Countries to Visit
Celiac Cruise
Equal Eats Coeliac Translation Cards
Stephen on gluten free travelling and hiking
Top Gluten Free Spots in the Southern Highlands, NSW
Interview with Erin Smith, founder of The Gluten Free Globe Trotter
How To Travel Gluten Free with Elikqitie
Morgan Moore, creator of How To Coeliac
Melanie Persson's trip to Japan
Matt from Gluten Free Street Gang
Find Me Gluten Free app founder, Jason Elmore
How to Travel Gluten-Free in Europe by Catalina Varela
Gluten Free Food Tours in Barcelona
How To Coeliac's experience in Spain
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Episode 235
My guest on today’s episode is dentist, registered pharmacist and fellow coeliac, Dr Sara Merlino. We’ll talk about the dental health issues and symptoms associated with coeliac disease, navigating finding gluten free dental products and medications, how to advocate for yourself at the dentist and dental health tips for those living with coeliac disease. What we’ll cover: Sara’s coeliac disease symptoms, dermatitis herpetiformis and eventual diagnosis
Sara’s insights from pharmacy and becoming a dentist
Sara realising the lack of awareness and resources around coeliac disease and its connection to our dental health
Sara’s unique perspective of coming from a pharmacist, dentist and coeliac
Common dental health symptoms of coeliac disease
Common issues with teeth in children when they have coeliac disease
What questions to ask at a dentist when you’re living with coeliac disease
Why mouth ulcers and canker sores happen
Common nutritional deficiencies in coeliac disease
Importance of individualised healthcare
How the tongue is related to our oral microbiome and coeliac disease
Advice for parents navigating their children’s dental health when they live with coeliac disease
Prompting patients to be tested for coeliac disease when seeing dental symptoms
Educating other dentist on the importance of looking for coeliac disease dental health symptoms
How to check with manufacturers if a dental product is gluten free
Sara’s advice around fluoride
Final dental healthcare tips for those with coeliac disease
How to find a coeliac-safe dentist
* Where Sara would like to see changes in the coeliac disease and gluten free space
LinksFollow Dr Sara Merlino on Facebook
Dr Sara Merlino’s guest blog post
Coeliac Disease and our skin with dermatologist Ryan De Cruz
Gateway Dental Health
TGA advice on gluten free products
Who regulates the ingredients in toothpaste
TGA advice on dental health products
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Episode 234
On today's episode of A Gluten Free Podcast I'll share a listener's story of her daughter's coeliac disease diagnosis. Ashley's daughter's diagnosis came from her being part of the ENDIA study (Environmental Determinants of Islet Autoimmunity study), investigating 1400 women and their babies from early pregnancy to three years of age to understand how the environment promotes the development of type 1 diabetes.
Ashley shares how this diagnosis shocked her and how they have been dealing with the diagnosis and subsequent transition to gluten free life for her since.
What we'll cover:
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Why we're sharing a coeliac stories from podcast listeners
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Ashley's daughter being involved in the ENDIA study following her husband's Type 1 Diabetes
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Ashley's shock coeliac diagnosis
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Transition to gluten free life for Elliot
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My reflections on Ashley's daughter's coeliac story
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The importance of being involved in, and supporting, coeliac disease research
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Importance of having a strong support network around you when navigating a coeliac diagnosis and transitioning to a gluten free life
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Teaser of next week's guest episode
Links
Share Your Coeliac Story With Us! Email hello@aglutenfreefamily.com.au
ENDIA study
Coeliac Australia's Self Assessment Tool: Do I Have Coeliac Disease?
Associate Professor Jason Tye Din: ENDIA Study Episode
How To Navigate Coeliac Disease In Children with The Coeliac Connection Founder & Author of the Ebook 'Surviving the First year of Childhood Coeliac Disease', Jo Wynne
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Episode 233
My guest on today's episode is the Business Development Manager for Well & Good, Shila Barak. We'll talk about how Well & Good started from her dad's garage, their commitment to creating quality products for the gluten free community and new products they're currently developing and soon to launch.
What we'll cover:
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How Shila and I connected at the Sydney Gluten Free Expo
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Shila's dad starting Well & Good out of their family garage and coming from a food development background
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Starting with a chocolate mud cake
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How Shila began working at Well & Good
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How the hospitality industry needs to improve in their coeliac and gluten free protocols
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Importance of being an Australian owned and operated company
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Expense and difficulty of using gluten free ingredients
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Decision to cater to various allergens as well as the gluten free market
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Well & Good current products
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Well & Good's bakery
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Well & Good new product in the works
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Reflecting on our panel discussion around the cost of the gluten free diet at the Sydney Gluten Free Expo
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How Well & Good have positioning themselves with pricing their products
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Well & Good focussing on bread this year
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Episode 232
What actually is 'gluten free'? What's the minimum amount of gluten that causes the autoimmune response in those with coeliac disease? On today's episode I talk about the results of the Gluten Threshold Study conducted by Dr James Daveson and his team at Wesley Research Institute in Queensland. They have found the minimum amount of gluten that causes the autoimmune response in people with coeliac disease. This is massive!
What we'll cover:
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Reflecting on last week's guest episode with Professor Belinda Beck, founder of The Bone Clinic
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Defining the study and results from The Gluten Threshold Study
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How these study findings will inform gluten free food labelling and standards worldwide
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Previous appearance on the podcast from Dr James Daveson
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Dental enamel hypoplasia and coeliac disease study
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Upcoming episode with a dentist, coeliac and pharmacist
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Get in touch and tell us how you think this study will change gluten free labelling throughout the world
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Australia and New Zealand looked at as strict by the rest of the world
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Episode 231
It was once thought that once you have a diagnosis of osteopenia and especially osteoporosis, loading our bones with resistance and weight training would be incredibly risky and completely off limits. My guest today has changed that old belief with her groundbreaking research, discoveries and subsequent Brisbane-based clinic which is improving the lives of Australians and many others throughout the world with their accreditation program.
This episode will provide you with all you need to know about having coeliac disease or being gluten free for other reasons and how we can improve and maintain our bone health and just why that is so crucial to our overall health and long term wellbeing.My guest on today’s episode is the founder of The Bone Clinic and the program ONERO, Professor Belinda Beck. We’ll talk about the crucial role of bone health, how to improve our bone health when living with conditions such as coeliac disease and how we can build back bone from osteopenia and even osteoporosis.
What we’ll cover: Belinda’s background and interest in bone health and improving people’s bone density through exercise and loading of the bone
The LIFTMOR Study, The Bone Clinic and ONERO
Licensing of the ONERO program
Belinda’s groundbreaking work in helping those with osteoporosis build back bone
The crucial role of bone health in our overall health as humans
Genetics and other risk factors for low bone density, osteoporosis, osteopenia, fractures and bone breaks
Defining osteopenia and osteoporosis
Why most people with osteopenia have fractures
Importance of incorporating exercise before reaching osteoporosis
Eating disorders putting individuals at higher risks for low bone density
How people should improve their bone health when diagnosed with low bone mineral density
Importance of resistance training versus other forms of exercise for increasing and maintaining bone health
How our bones build over time
How muscle plays a crucial role in our bone health and visa versa
Steps to take when you’re diagnosed with low bone mineral density
Overall tips for our bone health
Getting calcium, protein from diet or supplementation
Importance of movement and doing some form of exercise LinksThe Bone Clinic
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Episode with Dr Kim Faulker Hogg highlighting the nutrients needed in a gluten free diet for our bone health
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Episode 230
My guest on today’s episode is my brother Blake. We’ll talk about how his health has changed since he’s gone gluten free, how the war in impacting the coeliac and gluten free community and a resource we’re currently working on together.
What we’ll cover:
Updates since our last podcast recording together before launching our website
Blake’s health updates since going gluten free around 18 months ago
Blake’s symptom relief since going gluten free
How Blake has been finding gluten free life
How Blake is feeling preparing and making his gluten free meals
Blake’s difference in his budget since going gluten free
Struggling with the lack of convenience in finding safe gluten free
How Blake would like to improve his gluten free diet
Speaking with the coeliac and gluten free business owners and customers around the cost of everything from the effects of the war
Freight costs impacting coeliac and gluten free businesses
How gluten free businesses are struggling at the moment
Having conversations with people struggling in the community
Blake and I working on a resource to help the coeliac and gluten free community
Having the perspective of small business owners ourselves
Doing our best to insert the silver lining and positivity through our efforts at A Gluten Free Family and creating a resource
Advocating for the smaller and bigger things for our coeliac and gluten free community
U.S based coeliac disease advocates pushing for better labelling and testing for coeliac disease
My ADHD diagnosis and how Blake and Bec have helped me so much in focussing on our work at A Gluten Free Family
Blake’s perspective on the positives of my ADHD in our work together Links*Sign up to our newsletter for updates around our upcoming FREE resource
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Episode 229
My guest on today’s episode is the creator of The Macro Celiac, Kevin G. We’ll talk about life as a coeliac dad, being a father of two kids with coeliac disease and how Kevin has used his journey to help others in the community through his social media platforms. What we’ll cover: How Kevin and I connected through TikTok
Kevin’s coeliac disease symptoms and eventual diagnosis
Both of Kevin’s son’s coeliac disease symptoms and diagnoses
Transition to gluten free life for Kevin and his kids
Impact on Kevin’s partner and her ongoing support since his coeliac disease diagnosis
How Kevin’s wife advocates for him
Anxiety around dining out
The importance of advocating for yourself in your own coeliac disease and gluten free journey
The mental load of dealing with coeliac disease for both Kevin and his kids
How and why Kevin started the Macro Celiac on TikTok and Instagram
Kevin’s approach to fitness and health while following a gluten free diet
Healing process varying amongst every individual with coeliac disease
Kevin’s favourite gluten free treats right now
Experience filming Gluten Is A Joke documentary
The male roundtable discussion on Gluten Is A Joke
Kevin’s son’s empathy coming out of a coeliac disease diagnosis
Where Kevin would like to see the biggest changes happen in the coeliac disease and gluten free space Links*
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Episode 228
In today's episode I discuss what I wish all the health professionals told me when I was diagnosed with coeliac disease. I'll share my own coeliac disease journey, discuss what I've learned since my diagnosis in 2020 and expand on a recent Instagram post around this topic.
What we'll cover:
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My coeliac disease symptoms pre-diagnosis
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All the testing I got done before testing for coeliac disease
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How my coeliac disease diagnosis came about
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Keeping a food journal of my symptoms
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The lack of information and resources given upon my diagnosis
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Why I created my Instagram carousel around what I wished they told me when I was diagnosed with coeliac disease
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Why you shouldn't feel alone in your own coeliac disease and gluten free journey
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Teaser of next week's guest episode
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Episode with Dr Kim Faulkner Hogg - When Gluten Isn't To Blame For Symptoms
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Episode 227 My guest on today’s episode is founder of The Gluten Free Advocate and fellow coeliac podcaster, Ashley Iadanza. We’ll talk about both Ashley’s and my coeliac disease diagnoses, how Ashley works with Celiac Cruise, creating her podcast, her mission with The Gluten Free Advocate and share perspectives of gluten free life. What we’ll cover: How Ashley started working with Celiac Cruise
Ashley’s relationship with our girls
Connections made on a Celiac Cruise
Ashley’s coeliac disease diagnosis following her brother’s diagnosis
My coeliac disease symptoms
Men and coeliac disease
Being gaslit by health professionals
Issue with men running our medical system and women being dismissed
Ashley’s experience with coeliac disease at school
How coeliac disease impacts my day to day life
How my coeliac disease has impacted my daughters and their empathy levels
Conversations about coeliac disease with friends and family
- How my relationship with Bec changed since my coeliac disease diagnosis
- How my coeliac disease diagnosis affected Bec
- How coeliac disease impacts not only the individual diagnosed but the whole family
- Why I started A Gluten Free Family
- Ashley’s background and how Ashley started The Gluten Free Advocate
- Ashley’s travels in Europe and finding blogs helpful
- Ashley creating the blog Eat Explore Love
- Ashley’s political campaigning in the US
- How a recent Celiac Cruise in The Bahamas inspired Ashley with social media content
- What the Celiac Cruise can offer those with coeliac disease and their family and friends LinksFollow The Gluten Free Advocate on Instagram
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Episode 226
My guest on today's episode is my wife, Bec. We'll talk about the experience of our recent sailing on Celiac Cruise as a family, the insights we gained and answer your questions about the cruise. Bec will also interview our two daughters about their experience.
What we'll cover:
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Posting about our experience on the Celiac Cruise and getting many questions
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Our working capacity on Celiac Cruise
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Answering questions about Celiac Cruise from our social media
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Quality and availability of kid's food options on Celiac Cruise and throughout the ship in general
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Celiac Cruise and Celiac Disease Foundation training various staff in the 100% gluten free bistro as well as throughout other cafes and restaurants on the ship
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Perks of sailing with Celiac Cruise versus sailing with the normal cruise
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Sea-sickness and how we managed it
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How we prepared for sickness in general onboard - medications, etc
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Meeting and chatting with podcast listeners who joined us on the cruise
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Other things to do on the cruise ship itself
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Celiac Cruise related events and activities
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The convenience of being on a cruise versus other forms of travel
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Kid's club experience
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Quality of the staff on the Royal Caribbean
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Celiac Cruise catering to other dietary requirements other than gluten free
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The emotions of doing testimonials of the Celiac Cruise with guests
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Bec interviewing our daughters about their experience of the Celiac Cruise
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How booking with Celiac Cruise helps Celiac Disease Foundation
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Episode 225
My guests on today’s episode are Pasta Di Casa Founder, Anthony Dionne & Quokka Pastry Founder, Nadja. We’ll talk to Anthony about his latest monthly event and where he’s focussing his efforts and with Nadja about her coeliac disease diagnosis and the move from Switzerland to Australia where she’s started Quokka Pastry to provide gluten free treats for the gluten free community.
What we’ll cover:
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Pasta Di Casa’s monthly events for 2026
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Gluten free menu items for the monthly events
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Pasta Di Casa’s loyal following within the gluten free community
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Collaboration between Pasta Di Casa & Quokka Pastry
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How business is travelling for Pasta Di Casa & wholesale + education approach with various cafes and restaurants
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How Nadja & I met
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Nadja’s coeliac disease symptoms and being in Switzerland at the time
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Moving to Australia & Nadja’s coeliac disease symptoms ramping up
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Nadja asking her GP for coeliac disease testing
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Switzerland coeliac disease and gluten free awareness
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Nadja finally having a coeliac disease diagnosis but struggling to adjust to gluten free life while at culinary school in Australia
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Najda finding The Looping Whisk and other gluten free cookbooks to learn how to make gluten free recipes
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How Nadja started Quokka Pastry while having a full time job
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Working at markets and Quokka Pastry product range
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Nadja experimenting with making gluten free bread
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Quokka Pastry & Pasta Di Casa collab
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Quokka Pastry looking for a shopfront in Sydney
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Where Nadja would like to see changes in the coeliac and gluten free space
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Episode 234
My guests on today’s episode are the creators of the documentary Gluten Is A Joke, Robin Hofmann & Lisa Goldman. We’ll chat about the inspiration behind the documentary, the experience of filming and their hopes the film’s impact will have on creating more awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet worldwide. What we’ll cover: Introducing Robin & Lisa
Robin’s coeliac disease story & Lisa’s daughter’s coeliac diagnosis
Lisa’s daughter’s Behcet Disease diagnosis
Navigating coeliac disease in the US
Wheat starch and coeliac disease
Coeliac disease and the gluten free diet being laughed at and made fun of in society
Shifting coeliac disease and gluten free education from awareness to understanding
How the idea of the documentary came about and what it’s about
The process of working on the documentary - interviews with comedians, doctors, patients, psychologists, and media analysts
Process of having with US-based gluten free influencers together
Insights Robin & LIsa have both gained from creating this film
Different beliefs and approaches to coeliac disease and the gluten free diet
Unexpected occurrences during the making of the documentary
Robin & Lisa’s hopes for the film
Common themes appearing throughout the interviews during the filming of the documentary
How listeners can support the film & estimated release date
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Episode 223
My guest on today's episode is Celiac Disease Foundation Education & Community Engagement Coordinator, Emma Kowzun. We'll discuss Emma's own coeliac disease diagnosis, her role at the Celiac Disease Foundation and where the foundation is focussing their efforts.
What we'll cover:
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Emma's coeliac disease diagnosis journey
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How Emma's coeliac disease symptoms impacted her teenage life
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Medical professionals dismissing Emma's signs and symptoms of coeliac disease
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How sports specialist doctor found Emma's coeliac disease
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Emma's transition to gluten free life during teenage years
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How Emma started working at Celiac Disease Foundation
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What Celiac Disease Foundation are currently working on
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Emma's views on the potential for national population screening of coeliac disease and a universal diagnosis process
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Emma's role at the Celiac Disease Foundation
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Educating dietitians, doctors, gastroenterologists, schools, college, university and law-making systems around coeliac disease
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How Emma & Celiac Disease Foundation work with Celiac Cruise
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Training cruise kitchen and serving staff, bar staff, cafes and restaurants and childcare teams onboard around coeliac disease and gluten free protocols
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Celiac Cruise staff's positive response to coeliac disease training and interaction with coeliac guests
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Emma's strict and detailed process of double checking all ingredients and products are all 100% gluten free
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The emotional and overwhelming experience of the Celiac Cruise
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Emma's view on focussing priorities on educating healthcare, schools and education systems and food service workers around coeliac disease
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Episode 222
Today's episode is a live keynote presentation from Celiac Disease Foundation Education & Community Engagement Coordinator Emma Kowzun live onboard the Australian sailing of the Celiac Cruise. In the talk Emma discusses how we can help chart the course and make a difference in the coeliac disease and gluten free community. Emma shares the latest research and developments at the Celiac Disease Foundation, a brief history of coeliac disease and how the Celiac Disease Foundation works with the Celiac Cruise.
Topics covered:
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Emma introducing herself and her role at the Celiac Disease Foundation
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The difficulties of living with coeliac disease
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Interacting with the audience
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How coeliac disease and gluten free awareness has changed over time
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Brief history of coeliac disease
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Policies and law changes in the US for coeliac disease and gluten free labelling
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Food labels for gluten in Australia and New Zealand
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Current coeliac disease clinical trials and possible treatments for coeliac disease throughout the world
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iCureCeliac - Patient Registry Makes Finding A Cure Possible
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How people can support and advocate for coeliac disease
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Food insecurity in the US and how the Celiac Disease Foundation and Celiac Cruise are helping
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Episode 221Today's episode is live from the Celiac Cruise with a keynote talk from myself and Melanie Persson. We discuss our diagnosis stories, our differing approaches to gluten free life and then we open up into a Q&A with guests. LinksThe Celiac Cruise
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Episode 220
Today's highlight is from my episode with Joanne Wynne, the founder of the Coeliac Connection & Author of the Ebook 'Surviving the First year of Childhood Coeliac Disease'. In the full episode we talk about Jo's daughter's coeliac disease diagnosis, how the diagnosis impacts the family as a whole and tips for parents navigating coeliac disease and gluten free life for their children. In this highlight Jo discusses an excerpt from her book around managing the emotional challenges of a coeliac disease diagnosis for her daughter.
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Episode 219
Today's highlight is from my episode with Dr. Maureen Leonard, Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Physician-Scientist & Director for The Center for Celiac Research & Treatment at Mass General for Children. In the full episode we talk about Dr. Leonard's own coeliac disease diagnosis, the CDGEMM study, the gut microbiome, refractory coeliac disease and much more.
In this highlight Dr. Leonard explains what the CDGEMM study is and what insights they've gained from it so far.
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Episode 218
Today's highlight is with Associate Professor Kelly Lambert, Academic Program Director for Nutrition & Dietetics at the University of Wollongong in New South Wales. Kelly and I first connected during a panel discussion at the Sydney Gluten Free Expo, where we tackled one of the most talked-about and often frustrating issues in the coeliac and gluten free space - the cost of gluten free food.
With the rising cost of living, the financial burden of maintaining a gluten free diet has only become more difficult for those of us living with coeliac disease. Kelly has spent years studying this issue and in the full episode Associate Professor Lambert shares some new research findings, including how her team conducted the studies and what the results reveal about the state of gluten free food affordability in Australia.
In this highlight I ask what Associate Professor Lambert hopes to do with these findings in the future.
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Episode 217
Today's highlight is from my episode with Dr. Andrew Williams, Principal Scientist at Westmead Children's Hospital in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Williams has spent decades researching coeliac disease and the complex immunological processes behind it. In the full episode we explore how coeliac disease research has evolved, what still needs to change and how early diagnosis in children could significantly improve health outcomes across Australia and globally. In this highlight Dr Williams explains a study he conducted which screened children at random in Westmead Children's Hospital for coeliac disease.
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Episode 216
Today's highlight is from my episode with Olivia Moscatelli, a PhD student and scientist researching coeliac disease at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) in Melbourne. Olivia works alongside Associate Professor Jason Tye-Din, one of the world leading experts in coeliac disease research worldwide. Not only is Olivia making pivotal contributions in the field, but she also brings a unique and deeply personal perspective as she lives with coeliac disease herself.
In the full episode we dive into Olivia's coeliac diagnosis, what led her into the world of coeliac disease research and the groundbreaking studies she's currently working on that could transform the way coeliac disease is diagnosed and treated in the future.
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Episode 215
Today's highlight is with Dr. Nick Cooling, a General Practitioner and the Chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Allergy Special Interest Group. In our full episode together we discuss the current awareness of coeliac disease amongst Australian GPs, the barriers of early diagnosis, and what can be done to improve education, awareness and ongoing care for those living gluten free. With diagnosis rates still so low, we explore what changes are needed to ensure more Australians receive timely and accurate diagnoses. In this highlight Dr. Cooling explores with me how we can go about improving awareness and diagnosis rates of people living with coeliac disease amongst the Australian medical profession with new emerging tools such as AI. We also talk about the improvements needed in hospitality and how we can move forward with coeliac disease and gluten free awareness together.
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Episode 214
Today's highlight is from my episode with Celiac Cruise founder, Maureen Basye. In the full episode we talk about how the Celiac Cruise came to life, the meticulous work that goes into ensuring a completely gluten free experience and the partnerships that make it all possible. We also chat about the 2026 Australian cruises, including the South Pacific cruise which we'll be aboard! In this highlight we discuss the driving force behind Maureen and the Celiac Cruise's mission.
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Episode 213
Today's highlight is from my episode with Dr Kim Faulkner Hogg, an experienced dietitian specialising in coeliac disease and food intolerances. In the full episode we discuss how to navigate label reading, gluten free nutrition, and when gluten isn't always to blame for symptoms. In this highlight I ask Kim what else could possibly mimic the ingestion of gluten for people living with coeliac disease.
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Episode 212My guest on today’s episode is head chef at Diggers Miranda RSL, Andrew Harper. We’ll chat about why he changed his kitchen to create safe gluten free options, the importance of listening to feedback from the coeliac and gluten free community and how others in hospitality can learn from his approach.
What we’ll cover:
- Andrew’s background as a chef and his career in hospitality
- Andrew cooking in a pizza shop and an Italian restaurant
- Andrew’s passion for food and having a mentor at Valentino’s
- Opening Little Italy restaurant
- Moving to Diggers Miranda
- Andrew’s experience of gluten free protocols in Sicily and Rome
- How a customer helped Andrew to make safe gluten free food
- Wife of a board member having coeliac disease and cooking gluten free for her
- Coeliac customers bringing in more coeliacs into the RSL
- Customers talking about the RSL on Facebook
- The decision to remove all wheat out of the kitchen
- Learning and listening to the feedback from coeliac customers
- The financial decision to do gluten free correctly
- Andrew’s experience of going to a hospitality training course and the negative comments he heard about his gluten free approach in the RSL
- RSL’s financial growth since going gluten free
- Catering to other dietary requirements for customers
- Andrew hearing stories from coeliac customers having bad experiences and the stress they experience in a shared kitchen
- The kitchen, front of house staff and managers learning about the transition to gluten free food
- Gluten free deep fried icecream
- Approach to marking gluten free menu items and dealing with gluten free preconceptions
- 2025 December special deserts
- Plans for the RSL for the future
- How Andrew feels we can create more awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten free in society
- Educating and showing venues that making great gluten free options
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Episode 211
Today I reflect on five gluten free life lessons from 2025. It's been a great year! There's been heaps of takeaways, things I've reflected on and struggles and wins throughout the year. I wanted to share the five biggest things I've learnt and hopefully by sharing them it will help you in your own coeliac and gluten free journey.
What we'll cover:
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Reflecting on last week's episode with mucosal Immunologist and Coeliac Disease Researcher at James Cook University, Dr Paul Giacomin
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My hopes for coeliac disease and the gluten free diet in the future
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Touching on next year's content for A Gluten Free Podcast
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Importance of remaining objective and doing out best to not judge others for how they navigate their own coeliac disease and gluten free journey
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5 gluten free lessons from 2025
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Importance of keeping up to date with medical check ups
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Coeliac disease antibodies not coming down despite adherence to a strict gluten free diet
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My osteopenia and ADHD diagnoses
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Meal prepping and planning to save time, money and energy
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Asking questions and finding options depending on the level of knowledge in shared gluten and gluten free kitchens
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Importance of leaving reviews for good gluten free experiences at restaurants and cafes
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Staying connected with the coeliac and gluten free community
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Teaser of next week's episode
Links
Buy Gluten Free Express by Helen Tzouganatos This is an Amazon affiliate link. We earn a small amount when you purchase this book with our code
Enter our gluten free Christmas giveaway box
Episode with The Coeliac Connection Founder, Jo Wynne
How We Can Improve Coeliac Disease & Gluten Free Education & Awareness in the Australian Hospitality Industry with NSW Food Authority CEO, Andrew Davies
Holistic Health Coach & Founder of 'The Healthy Celiac', Belinda Whelan episode
Join our Podcast Facebook group
Episode with Dr Paul Giacomin
Episode with Dr Vincent Ho at Campbelltown Hospital
Coeliac Australia's advice on monitoring and follow-up of coeliac disease
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Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 210
My guest on today’s episode is Mucosal Immunologist and Coeliac Disease Researcher at James Cook University, Dr Paul Giacomin. We’ll talk about a study involving hookworms in the treatment for people with coeliac disease, the insights from this research and how these studies can be used to learn more about alternative treatments for coeliac disease in the future. What we’ll cover:* Dr Giacomin’s role at James Cook University and how he came to work in coeliac disease research
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Dr Giacomin’s background in working on ulcerative colitis and other inflammatory bowel diseases
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How intestinal worms can play a role in our immune system and inflammation in our bodies
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How the idea for hookworms in the treatment of coeliac disease came about
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The positives and negatives of intestinal worms in our health
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Australian trial of hookworms in the study of coeliac disease in 2008
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The tolerance levels of participants in coeliac disease hookworms study in 2012
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Insights from the hookworms study and why a therapeutic follow up trial didn’t happen
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How hookworms can have a potential broad immune effect on other diseases and health issues
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Where hookworms come from and how they are transferred to humans
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Participants’ experience of living with hookworms
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When to visit your GP if you suspect a worm infection
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How hookworms are boosting tolerance in the immune system and protection from gluten in people with coeliac disease
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How hookworms could be turned into synthetic versions in the form of medications
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Plans for future hookworms in the treatment for coeliac disease
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Progressing hookworm treatment programs
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How the findings of hookworm studies in coeliac disease be applied to IBD (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, etc)
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Triggers of autoimmune diseases
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How to keep up to date with Dr Giacomin’s research trials and get into contact with him
LinksHookworms for the treatment of coeliac disease symptoms study
Coeliac Australia article on Worms study
Email Dr Paul Giacomin: paul.giacomin@jcu.edu.au
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Email us: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 209
Today on the podcast we'll discuss why it's so important to not only complain about issues within the coeliac disease and gluten free community but to also take proactive action on those issues. When we collectively come together as a community we can achieve great things. Power in numbers gluten free fam. You'll hear a great example of the community doing that in today's episode.
What we'll cover:
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Reflecting on last week's episode with NSW Food Authority CEO, Andrew Davies
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Upcoming first roundtable discussion around making changes in coeliac disease and gluten free awareness within the hospitality industry
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IL-2 diagnostic tool for coeliac disease
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Complaints within the gluten free community versus taking action where you'd like changes made
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My own coeliac disease diagnosis journey and why I wanted to make changes to help this community
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How we can work together to help spread coeliac disease and gluten free awareness
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Feeding Gluten Free Fundraiser
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How Gabby & Liz used action to help this fundraiser
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Teaser of next week's guest episode with a coeliac disease researcher
Links
Follow us on Instagram
Join our podcast facebook group
Coeliac Australia's gluten challenge and diagnosis process advice
Feeding Gluten Free Fundraiser blog
Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 208
My guest on today’s episode is the CEO of NSW Food Authority, Andrew Davies. We’ll talk about the current regulations and laws cafes and restaurants must follow for the service of gluten free food, the training these establishments receive for serving people with coeliac disease and how we can improve coeliac disease awareness and education within the Australian hospitality industry. What we’ll cover:
- Andrew's role as CEO of the NSW Food Authority
- The role of NSW Food Authority’s responsibility within the hospitality industry by controlling the process of ‘product to plate’
- The current regulations NSW cafes and restaurants must follow when serving people with coeliac disease
- What happens if a business labels something as ‘gluten free’
- Food handling training hospitality staff receive in terms of serving people with coeliac disease and other allergens within Australia
- Food safety supervisor and accredited training by the Food Authority
- NSW Food Authority working with local councils for allergen handling in hospitality
- Lack of understanding of cross contamination in hospitality
- NSW Food Authority working to educate and make food services aware around the service of food with allergens
- Use of alternative claims other than ‘gluten free’ such as ‘gluten-friendly’, ‘low-gluten’, coeliac-friendly, etc
- Communication between front of house staff, kitchen staff, management and consumers
- When and how to lodge a complaint about gluten free statements in cafes and restaurants or to report negligent behaviour in around gluten free protocols or claims
- How we improve knowledge for coeliac disease and gluten free consumers within the hospitality industry
- How to give feedback to NSW Food Authorities
- How to contact Andrew and his team
Linkshttps://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/
Food Act 2003 - Preventing Misleading Information Around Foods
Food Standards Code
The presence of gluten in ‘gluten free’ food study, 2011
Report a food safety complaint
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
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Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 207
On today's solo episode we'll catch up and chat about last week's episode with coeliac disease specialist dietitian, Nicole Marie. I'll also share a personal anecdote about a chat with a local baker attempting to make gluten free options for their customers. I'll share some tips and resources around dining out safely with coeliac disease or requiring gluten free food for other health reasons.
What we'll cover:
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Reflecting on Nicole Marie's views on the need to improve gluten free labelling
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Gluten free labelling in Australia versus the rest of the world
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Story from a local baker attempting to make gluten free options for their customers and having a backlash on social media
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Having an interesting conversation with this local baker
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The lack of awareness of coeliac disease and gluten free options in the Australian hospitality industry
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The awkwardness of following up with a venue after you've been made sick
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How To Dine Out Safely with Coeliac Disease episode
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Anthony Dionne blog post
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Find Me Gluten Free App
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Searching on social media to find gluten free options near you
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Teasing next week's guest episode
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Upcoming roundtable discussion
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How you can help us in our mission
Links
Episode with Sebastien Sans Gluten & Melanie Persson
Nicole Marie Episode
Anthony Dionne - How To Dine Out Safely with Coeliac Disease episode
Tips From A Chef Tp Dine Out Safely With Coeliac Disease
Find Me Gluten Free App
Sign up to our newsletter
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
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Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
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Up to 25% discounts on Bask & Co products site-wide and with NO discount codes required! FREE shipping on orders over $99. Only while stocks last! Shop here🥣
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 206
Today you’ll hear from a coeliac disease specialist dietitian who’ll share so much knowledge and help break down some common myths and misconceptions around coeliac disease and following a gluten free diet. She’ll also share why she’s set up a fully bulk-billed practise to help the gluten free community even more…
My guest on today’s episode is accredited practising coeliac disease specialist dietitian and founder of The Gut Health Group, Nicole Marie. We’ll talk about common questions from her coeliac disease clients, getting enough fibre when following a gluten free diet, pre and probiotics, supplementation and much more.
What we’ll cover: Nicole’s role as a coeliac disease specialist dietitian and how she came to work in this area
Nicole’s IBS journey
Nicole’s friend being diagnosed with coeliac disease when she was in dietitian training and the lack of guidance this friend had
The process and steps of booking in with a specialist coeliac disease dietitian
Conditions covered under chronic disease management plan
IBS, SIBO and management and treatment for both
What to do if coeliac disease antibodies aren’t going down you’re strictly gluten free
Weight gain and weight loss before, during and following a coeliac disease diagnosis
Essential role of fibre in our diets and our gut microbiome and why it is often lacking in gluten free foods
Understanding label reading and naturally gluten free foods
Prebiotics and probiotics feeding our gut microbiome
Example a good amount of servings of fibre as part of a gluten free diet
Importance of slowly incorporating fibre over time
Nicole’s food-first approach
Supplementation as part of a gluten free diet
Breaking down trends within the supplementation industry as part of a gluten free diet
When to use supplements as part of a gluten free diet
Approaching booking in with a dietitian as an adult versus a child
The complexities and confusion of label reading and advisory statements (‘contains’ and ‘may contain’) when living with coeliac disease
How to connect with Nicole Marie LinksDownload FREE digital resource: Living Well With Coeliac Disease by The Gut Health Group
Follow Nicole Marie on Instagram
https://www.guthealthgroup.com/
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Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
Head to happytummies.com.au & use our code GFCHRISTMAS to save 20% off Free From Family Co everyday range!
Valid from 8th Nov - 25th December, 2025.
Up to 25% discounts on Bask & Co products site-wide and with NO discount codes required! FREE shipping on orders over $99. Only while stocks last! Shop here🥣
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 205
My guests on today’s episode are the founder of Sebastien Sans Gluten, Sebastien Syidalza and Gluten Free Cookbook Author and Masterchef Alumni, Melanie Persson. We take you live behind the scenes of the recent collaboration between Sebastien Syidalza, owner of Sebastien Sans Gluten and Melanie Persson (The Very Hungry Coeliac) in creating a special Asian and French Inspired Gluten Free Creation. What we’ll talk about: Chatting with Sebastien about what Melanie and he have created
Creating a special Asian and French Inspired Gluten Free Creation
How Sebastien and Melanie connected
Sebastien’s experience of making recipes from Melanie’s first cookbook and connecting at the Sydney Gluten Free Expo
Sebastien’s approach to collaborating and working together with others in the gluten free community
Bringing different ideas, ingredients, approaches and experiences into a collaboration for the end product
What Sebastien has been up to since we last spoke on the podcast
The difficulty of running a gluten free business in this current financial landscape
Sebastien’s perspective of making quality over quantity
Sebastien being part of the community and so connected with his customers
The problem with assumptions on social media and around gluten free food
Melanie’s experience of meeting Sebastien and collaborating with him
Melanie’s different approach to working in a home kitchen versus Sebastien’s approach in a commercial kitchen
Melanie’s experience of engaging with the gluten free community through her latest book release and the recent gluten free expos LinksMel & Seb’s collab creation
Melanie Persson’s recent appearance on A Gluten Free Podcast
Sebastien’s appearance on A Gluten Free Podcast
The Celiac Cruise
Purchase Gluten Free Feasts by Melanie Persson
Pasta Di Casa Founder Anthony Dionne’s episode
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
📬 Stay connected:
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Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
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Up to 25% discounts on Bask & Co products site-wide and with NO discount codes required! FREE shipping on orders over $99. Only while stocks last! Shop here🥣
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 204
My guest on today’s episode is founder of Nonie’s Bakery, Nonie Dwyer. We’ll talk about Nonie’s coeliac disease diagnosis and upbringing, her time in hospitality, becoming a chef and what led to her creating a well-loved artisan gluten free bakery.
What we’ll cover: Introducing Nonie and how we found each other
Defining Nonie’s and their mission
How Nonie’s operates in three different areas: providing breads for cafes and restaurants, wholesale and local farmer’s markets
Nonie’s coeliac disease diagnosis
Nonie’s background and growing up in the Southern Highlands
Nonie’s transition to gluten free life and the options available at the time
Nonie’s struggles with dining out with coeliac disease
How Nonie came to work in hospitality
Nonie’s experience working at River Cottage in the UK
How the River Cottage experience inspired Nonie to bake bread
Making gluten free loaves for a friend made Nonie curious to improve her recipes
Nonie returning to Australia to looking after her Mum and struggling with the direction of her hospitality career
Early days of Nonie’s Bakery
Education process when cafes and restaurants stock Nonie’s bread
Nonie’s range of products
Ingredients in Nonie’s breads and why the bread is frozen on the day it’s baked
How Nonie balances quality over quantity when scaling her business
Nonie’s bread packaging and designs
Food Expo in Melbourne
Nonie’s expansion and scale of the business model
Where Nonie is currently stocking and where she will expand
Recent experience with a customer in Nonie’s store
Where to purchase Nonie’s Links*Nonie’s website - https://noniesfood.com.au/
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Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Please subscribe, share, or leave a review - it really helps grow our coeliac and gluten free community!
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 203
Today we'll be discussing why it's important to grieve gluten, process the emotions of a coeliac disease diagnosis and move forward in your gluten free life. A coeliac disease diagnosis and gluten free life can be overwhelming. It can be tricky and hard. But it's also important to acknowledge those feelings, grieve our former life pre-coeliac disease diagnosis and then move forward with our new gluten free life.
What we'll cover:
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Reflecting on last week's episode with Joanna Wynne
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Chatting to Jo and various others in the community lately with grieving the life pre-coeliac disease diagnosis, the emotions
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Why it's important to feel the emotions of a coeliac disease diagnosis
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Story of a recent chat I had with a man navigating coeliac disease himself and soon to navigate it with his daughter as well
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Importance of a strong support network around you when living with coeliac disease and navigating gluten free life
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Why it's important to grieve your former life pre-coeliac disease and the ability to eat gluten
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Coming to terms with coeliac disease and the gluten free diet one day at a time
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Learning and using the resources around you in the gluten free community
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My own experience of grieving gluten and my life pre-coeliac diagnosis
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My coeliac disease symptoms before my diagnosis
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Why I didn't grieve gluten like I hear a lot of people do
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Questions for you in your own coeliac and gluten free journey
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Sneak peek into next week's guest episode
Links
Episode with Joanna Wynne, founder of The Coeliac Connection
How Coeliac Disease Impacts Our Friends & Family
Kati Keksi's website
Belinda Whelan guest blog post - The 5 Stages of Grieving Gluten After a Coeliac Disease Diagnosis
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📬 Stay connected:
Instagram: @a.gffamily
Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Please subscribe, share, or leave a review - it really helps grow our coeliac and gluten free community!
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 201
On today's solo episode I'll discuss how a coeliac disease diagnosis impacts not only the person themselves diagnosed but also our friend and family units around us. Not only do we have to change our way of life but they do too. It's a learning process for everyone. However, there's many positives to come out of a coeliac disease diagnosis. Ultimately once we have the skills of understanding the disease, how to live a gluten free life and how to improve ourselves mentally and physically, we can then help others in similar positions.
What we'll cover:
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Recap on Helen Tzouganatos' episode last week
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How the idea of this episode came about
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Previous episode around the domino effect of coeliac disease in broader society
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How a coeliac disease diagnosis can affect various parts of society
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How coeliac disease has changed my life and my family's life
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Spontaneity changing when diagnosed with coeliac disease
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The stress of a coeliac disease diagnosis not only on myself but on my family
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Planning, preparation and research
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Story of getting caught out and not doing my research when out for dinner with mates
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Owning our coeliac disease and making sure you have planning and preparation in place
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Positives of a coeliac disease diagnosis not only for yourself but for your family and friends
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Improving cooking and baking skills from following a coeliac disease diagnosis
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Having a better understanding of food and health in general following a coeliac disease diagnosis
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Family genetic risk associated with coeliac disease
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How you can help others when being diagnosed with coeliac disease
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The importance of a support network when living with coeliac disease
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Teaser of next week's guest episode
Links
Gluten Free Thoughts: Domino Effect & the Cost of Coeliac Disease & the Gluten Free Diet
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
📬 Stay connected:
Instagram: @a.gffamily
Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Please subscribe, share, or leave a review - it really helps grow our coeliac and gluten free community!
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 202
My guest on today’s episode is founder of The Coeliac Connection and author of the Ebook “Surviving the first year of childhood coeliac disease”, Joanne Wynne. We’ll talk about Joanne's daughter’s coeliac disease diagnosis, how the diagnosis impacts the family as a whole and tips for parents navigating coeliac disease and gluten free life for their children.
What we’ll cover:
- Introducing Joanne Wynne
- Jo’s daughter’s coeliac disease symptoms
- Jo’s own gluten free journey
- Process to diagnosis and Jo’s struggles with the lack of awareness within the health system
- Jo given incorrect and misleading advice from a health professional prior to her daughter’s coeliac disease diagnosis
- Nurse at hospital caring for son’s broken finger prompting more further testing for Jo’s daughter
- Jo’s daughter’s gluten challenge
- The day of Jo’s daughter’s gastroscopy
- Jo’s daughter’s coeliac disease gastroscopy results
- How Jo’s daughter's coeliac disease diagnosis impacted her family’s life
- How Jo and the family adjusted to accommodating the coeliac disease diagnosis and keeping their daughter safe
- Jo’s son struggling with his sister’s diagnosis
- How the family embraced the coeliac disease diagnosis and worked on their home unit, making the kitchen at home safe, creating picnic lunches, etc
- How Jo’s family support network helped
- Highlighting a quote from the Ebook
- How Jo navigated the emotional toll of coeliac disease with her daughter
- Importance of looking after yourself and loved ones when a coeliac disease diagnosis happens in the family
- Strategies and tips for parents navigating coeliac disease blood tests for their children
- Tips and strategies for helping children get through the gluten challenge
- Preventing cross contamination in the home kitchen
- Gluten free pantry staples
- Labelling and storing gluten and gluten free foods
- How to approach using utensils, toasters, airfryer, chopping boards and pots and pans
- How to approach your child’s coeliac disease at school, parties, playdates, etc
- Communication and advocating at events for your child with coeliac disease
- Navigating play centres for children with coeliac disease
- Advocating when people are willing to learn and understanding but accepting when people don’t want to understand coeliac disease and the gluten free diet
- How Joanne uses coeliac disease and gluten free online resources
- Joanne’s advice on dealing with a new diagnosis for their child
- How to follow and connect with Joanne LinksFollow Joanne on Instagram & Facebook
Buy Joanne’s Ebook, Surviving The First Year Of Childhood Coeliac Disease: Our Family’s
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 200
My guest on today’s episode is television presenter, passionate home-cook and recipe developer Helen Tzouganatos. We’ll talk about the many projects she’s working on, the release of her new cookbook Gluten Free Express and tips for making quick and easy gluten free recipes the whole family will love. What we’ll cover: Introducing Helen and her work in the gluten free space
What Helen’s been up to since we last spoke on the podcast in 2023 with the release of her previous cookbook Gluten Free Mediterranean.
The response from Helen’s previously released cookbooks and how quick and easy recipes have been so successful
Helen’s water to flour ratios in her gluten free breads and baked-goods
Using Caputo gluten free flour
Having coeliac disease and being gluten free in Italy
Helen’s thoughts of the current state of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet and where she’d like to see changes
Prevalence of coeliac disease diagnoses in various countries around the world
Gluten Free Express recipes
Air fryer recipes
Express gluten free recipe tips
Gluten free pressure cooker recipes
Helen’s new approach to sharing gluten free recipes on social media
Helen’s ADHD diagnosis
Utilising legumes
Cost of the gluten free diet and getting the most bang for your buck
Where and when to get your hands on a copy of Gluten Free Express
Helen’s frustrations with coeliac-safe options in Sydney LinksPreorder Gluten Free Express
Follow Helen on Instagram and Facebook
Helen’s previous appearance on A Gluten Free Podcast
📬 Stay connected:
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Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Please subscribe, share, or leave a review - it really helps grow our coeliac and gluten free community!
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 199
Today we're going to chat about my skin issues which I believe were related to undiagnosed coeliac disease. We'll also talk about two conversations I've recently had around coeliac disease and gluten free awareness.
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Reflecting on last week's guest episode with dermatologist, Ryan De Cruz
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My two own skin issues pre-coeliac disease diagnosis
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Questioning if I were to have my skin tested at the time if I were to be diagnosed with coeliac disease
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Reaching a level of desperation in searching for answers to my skin symptoms
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A recent conversation with someone with an autoimmune disease and prompting him to ask for coeliac disease testing
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The broader issue with diagnosing coeliac disease
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The need to test more people for coeliac disease
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Why I'm going to create a roundtable discussion through this podcast in the future
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Organising a roundtable discussion around improving coeliac disease and gluten free education and awareness within the hospitality industry
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My recent conversation with a local baker around his lack of knowledge about the gluten free diet
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The regulations in place around coeliac disease and the gluten free diet within hospitality
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Teaser of next week's guest episode with a gluten free recipe developer and cookbook author
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My conversation with a health organisation in regards to working on a collaboration
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How you can support our efforts at A Gluten Free Family
Linkshttps://www.aglutenfreefamily.com.au/
📬 Stay connected:
Instagram: @a.gffamily
Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Please subscribe, share, or leave a review - it really helps grow our coeliac and gluten free community!
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 198
My guest on today’s episode is dermatologist and founder of Southern Dermatology, Dr Ryan De Cruz. We’ll talk about skin issues related to coeliac disease and the ingestion of gluten, dermatitis herpetiformis and how we can look after our skin when living with coeliac disease and following a gluten free diet.
What we’ll cover:
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Ryan’s role as a dermatologist
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The importance of dermatology in healthcare
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Ryan’s personal connection to coeliac disease with family members living with the condition
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Ryan’s recent holiday overseas and noticing the lack of awareness abroad and the complexities of dining out with coeliac disease
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The gut/skin axis
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Micronutrients often lacking when living with coeliac disease
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The connection between hair loss, iron and coeliac disease
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis and coeliac disease
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Symptoms of dermatitis herpetiformis
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Diagnosis and treatments for dermatitis herpetiformis
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Absorbing gluten into the bloodstream from contact with the skin
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Skin conditions linked to coeliac disease
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General tips for looking after our skin health while living with coeliac disease
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Resources and advocating with your GP to test for skin conditions LinksSouthern Dermatology websiteFollow Dr De Cruz on Instagram Follow Southern Dermatology on Instagram
📬 Stay connected:
Instagram: @a.gffamily
Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Please subscribe, share, or leave a review - it really helps grow our coeliac and gluten free community!
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 197
I've had many coeliac disease researchers on this show to share their latest research and findings. Today I want to collate all the exciting coeliac disease research around the world I'm watching right now. I hope you enjoy listening and please get in touch if you learn more developments in the research I talk about during this episode or you know of others that are worth talking about.
What we'll chat about:
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Reflecting on last my episode with the new Director for the Center for Celiac Disease Research and Treatment, Dr Maureen Leonard
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Dr Jason Tye Din & Olivia Moscatelli from WEHI with their Interleukin 2 diagnostic breakthrough allowing patients to avoid the need to consume gluten while testing for coeliac disease accurately
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Dr Maureen Leonard's work on the Celiac Disease Genomic Environmental and Metabolomic Study
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How the CDGEMM study with help us understand how and why coeliac disease is activating in children
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Italy passing a law to screen their population for coeliac disease and Type 1 diabetes in ages 1-17
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The importance of researching the mental health impacts of coeliac disease
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Potential therapeutic for Coeliac Disease from Topas Therapeutics (TPM502)
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Gluten Threshold study at Wesley Research Institute
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Hookworms and parasite study for coeliac disease treatment
Links
Interleukin Diagnostic tool blog post
Episode with Dr Maureen Leonard
Celiac Disease Genomic Environmental, Microbiome and Metabolomic Study
Italy's paediatric population screening for coeliac disease and Type 1 diabetes
Coeliac Disease research in the UK
TPM 502
Gluten Threshold Study
Episode with Dr James Daveson
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 196
Sourdough: It’s been around for thousands of years. The fermentation process is known to have many benefits for our gut. Normal sourdough is not gluten free, despite what many people think. However, you can make gluten free sourdough bread. Perhaps you’re curious to give a go. But where do you start to learn? Well, you’re in luck. My guest today will share her own gluten free journey and tips around creating gluten free sourdough.
My guest on today’s episode is author, Ted X Speaker and founder of Wild Sourdough, Yoke Mardewi. We’ll talk about Yoke’s gluten free journey, sustainability, creating Wild Sourdough and her passion to help others eat healthier and live happier lives. What we’ll cover: Yoke’s background and mission with Wild Sourdough
Yoke’s upbringing eating fermented food
Sourdough and fermenting history
The simplicity of sourdough
Yoke’s ADHD and menopause journey
The importance of diet and the gut microbiome to our physical and mental health
How Yoke started making gluten free sourdough and created Wild Sourdough
Yoke’s focus on using high-quality healthy ingredients
Yoke’s Gluten Free Sourdough Zoom Q&A’s
Where Yoke stocks her gluten free flours
Tips around making gluten free sourdough
Creating a gluten free starter
How often to use your starter
Yoke’s Ted X Talk
Yoke’s upcoming plans for Wild Sourdough
One experience with a customer that stands out to Yoke
Where to buy Wild Sourdough Links:*Wild Sourdough website
Make Yoke's Gluten Free Sourdough recipes
Follow Wild Sourdough on Facebook & Instagram
Watch Yoke's Ted X talk on Youtube
📬 Stay connected:
Instagram: @a.gffamily
Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Please subscribe, share, or leave a review - it really helps grow our coeliac and gluten free community!
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 195
My guest on today’s episode is paediatric gastroenterologist, physician-scientist and the new director for The Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Mass General for Children, Dr Maureen Leonard. We’ll talk about Dr. Leonard’s own coeliac disease diagnosis, the CDGEMM study, the gut microbiome, refractory coeliac disease and much more.
We’ll talk about: Maureen’s newly appointed position of director for The Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Mass General for Children, succeeding Dr Alessio Fasano
Maureen’s history of working alongside Dr Fasano and their ongoing work relationship
Mission for the The Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Mass General for Children and its history
Dr Leonard’s coeliac disease coinciding in her medical training
How Dr Leonard’s coeliac disease has influenced her work in coeliac disease research by bringing empathy to her patients and study participants
The unique need when you have coeliac disease to announce your disease and your gluten free requirements
The aim of the Celiac Disease Microbiome and Metabolic Study (CDGEMM) and what Dr Lenoard and the insights the team have gained so far
Environmental factors contributing to coeliac disease activating in individuals
Analysing changes in the microbiome within stool samples prior to coeliac disease onset
Understanding the onset of coeliac disease in order to discover possible prevention methods
Precision medicine and biomarkers in relation to coeliac disease
Use of prebiotics and probiotics for management of coeliac disease
Persistent symptoms and damage in adults and children with coeliac disease despite adherence to a strict gluten free diet
Research in mucosal healing in children with coeliac disease
Defining ‘non-responsive’ or ‘refractory’ coeliac disease and the current management strategies in place for this condition
Defining the gut microbiome and how its effected in people with coeliac disease
How the gut microbiome can influence the immune system, intestinal barrier integrity, inflammation, gluten metabolism and more
Alterations in the gut microbiome being seen in cohort of children prior to coeliac disease diagnoses
Faecal transplants and coeliac disease
Defining gluten ataxia
Collaboration amongst The Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Mass General for Children and other organisations in the US and around the world
Biggest question for Dr. Leonard within coeliac disease research currently
Dr. Leonard’s advice for parents of children newly diagnosed with coeliac disease
Story of one child’s coeliac disease diagnosis and the changes in behaviour following a strict gluten free diet
LinksFollow Dr. Leonard on Instagram Celiac Doc
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 194
The world is a crazy place right now with advancements in AI and social media, which are both influencing how we live our lives with coeliac disease and navigating gluten free life. Real-life events and meetups are something which are needed more than ever. We recently collaborated on a meetup with Amelia from Social Coeliac Sydney at the Sydney Gluten Free Expo which was so much fun!
Today we'll talk about how AI, social media and real-life events are influencing our coeliac and gluten free lives and how we can begin to think about how we can create more opportunities to connect with the gluten free community while supporting gluten free businesses.
What we'll cover:
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Reflecting on the past few guest episodes
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Themes of AI, Social Media & Real-life events and meetups
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The positives and negatives of AI for coeliac disease
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Positives and negatives of social media in our gluten free lives
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Positives of finding the coeliac and gluten free community online
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Being mindful of misinformation
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The algorithms pushing controversial and emotive content (especially negative or hate-fuelled content)
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How people are using AI for their own wellbeing
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Being mindful of how we're using AI in our coeliac, gluten free and health in general
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Looking towards the future with coeliac disease and the gluten free diet with AI
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Could AI help coeliac disease research and healthcare in general in the future?
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The importance of the human element within our coeliac and gluten free lives
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The power of real-life meetups and being social for our coeliac and gluten free lives
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The importance of supporting gluten free businesses
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Teaser of next week's guest episode
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The importance of having intention behind using AI & social media in a positive way in our gluten free life
Links
Men with coeliac disease Instagram
The Celiac Project Podcast
A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
📬 Stay connected:
Instagram: @a.gffamily
Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Please subscribe, share, or leave a review - it really helps grow our coeliac and gluten free community!
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 192
It’s hard being diagnosed with coeliac disease no matter what age or where you’re from. There’s so many adjustments to make. Now, imagine being an Italian male where your whole upbringing, culture and community is based around food… and not just any food - Italian food, which is heavily based on gluten: pizzas, pastas, breads are Italian staples. Imagine all of that being stripped away from you, and on top of that, being perceived as ‘weak’ even by your family members. What would you do?
Well, my guest today used his own adversities to create gluten free food that replicated the gluten containing foods he missed so much. By created these gluten free versions of the foods he craved, he was then able to help others find these foods, allowing them opportunities to eat together again with friends and family without feeling different.
My guest on today’s episode is founder of Ardor Gluten Free, Vince Lotito. We’ll talk about the struggles of being diagnosed with coeliac disease as an Italian male, creating premium gluten free foods out of his own needs and how these foods have created an impact and following within the Australian gluten free community.
What we'll cover:
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How Vince and I connected
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Ardor's mission and the inspiration behind it
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Vince's mission to create and encourage inclusivity amongst the restaurant and cafe industry
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Vince's coeliac disease diagnosis, chef background and how this impacted his life
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Challenges of being an Italian male diagnosed with coeliac disease
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Being perceived as "weak" from family members in regards to being coeliac and navigating a gluten free diet
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Symptoms Vince experienced and presumptions from his GP
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What helped Vince through his coeliac disease diagnosis initially
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Mental health impacts of coeliac disease
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How Vince came up with the idea of Ardor
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Vince's experience competing in an Italian gnocchi competition
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Ardor product range
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Wheat being modified in our current market
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Ardor navigating these current financial times
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Creating coeliac disease and gluten free awareness amongst the hospitality industry
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Vince's connection with the community
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Where to find Ardor
Links
Ardor Gluten Free
Follow Ardor on Instagram & Facebook
Interested to being tested for coeliac disease? Diagnosis process of coeliac disease
A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
📬 Stay connected:
Instagram: @a.gffamily
Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 192
Living with coeliac disease and navigating gluten free life is hard. Even when you’re based in a highly populated city such as Sydney, there’s many hurdles at play. How can you find safe places to eat, not feel left out in such a huge city and connect with others navigating gluten free life?
My guest on today’s episode is the founder of Social Coeliac Sydney, Amelia. We’ll chat about Amelia’s coeliac diagnosis inspiring her to hold meetups around Sydney, navigating living with coeliac disease and being in Sydney and our collaborative meetup at the upcoming Sydney Gluten Free Expo.
What we’ll cover:
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How Amelia and I initially connected
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Amelia’s coeliac disease diagnosis and how it impacted her life in many ways
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How Amelia compared her gut-related symptoms to her husband pre-diagnosis
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How Amelia’s symptoms led her to advocate for herself at the GP
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Amelia’s coeliac disease diagnosis experience
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Living with coeliac disease and navigating gluten free life in Sydney
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Socio-economic differences in Sydney
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Knowing where to find the best gluten free cafes, restaurants and products
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Why Amelia wanted to create a Sydney gluten free list - a resource to help guide fellow coeliacs and those in the gluten free community
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Why Amelia started her gluten free meetups and events
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How Amelia runs her gluten free meetups
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What happens at Amelia's meetups
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Supporting gluten free businesses
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Details around our meetup together at the Sydney Gluten Free Expo
Links
Follow Social Coeliac Sydney on Instagram
Meet up details for Sydney Gluten Free Expo
A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
📬 Stay connected:
Instagram: @a.gffamily
Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Please subscribe, share, or leave a review - it really helps grow our coeliac and gluten free community!
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 191
On today's episode of gluten free thoughts I explore why men struggle to talk about their physical and mental health. For myself, being a male with coeliac disease I've been forced to discuss my own physical and mental health struggles. It's so important we break down the stigmas and barriers preventing men from coming forward to talk about their physical and mental health. How can we do this? We'll discuss some strategies in this episode.
What we'll chat about:
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Recap of Melanie Persson's episode last week
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The idea of not wanting to be excluded when in any minority group
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Why I want to talk about men's mental and physical health
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My own coeliac disease diagnosis story setting off a series of events that forced me to talk about my own physical and mental health
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The lack of men talking about coeliac disease and gut issues in general
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Men reaching out to me when I shared about my own coeliac disease journey
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Coeliac disease skewing much more to females versus males and why I think this is
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Why I struggled with talking about my own physical and mental health and how a coeliac disease diagnosis changed that
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Barriers in place for men to be able to feel open to discussing their physical and mental health
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Toxic masculinity, partying and not talking about physical and mental health amongst men
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Being perceived as 'weak' by talking about physical and mental health
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Why men believe being strong involves not being vulnerable and why we're worried about the aftermath
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Sonny Well's coeliac disease diagnosis
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How we can create safe spaces for men to talk about their physical and mental health
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The importance of listening to men when they're being open and vulnerable
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How men in our lives being open and honest about their physical and mental health not only helps the men themselves but all their friends, family and people in their lives
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Teaser of next week's episode
Links
Episode 1: My Coeliac Disease Diagnosis Story
Sonny Well's, founder of Sonny's Food Episode
Episode with Anthony Dionne, Founder of Pasta Di Casa
Episode with Listener of the show, Stephen
The Imperfects Podcast
Think a man in your life should be tested for coeliac disease?
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 190
My guest on today’s episode is gluten free cookbook author and former Masterchef Australia contestant, Melanie Persson. We’ll talk about the difference of living gluten free in the UK versus Australia, the release of her new cookbook Gluten Free Feasts and some tips for holding a gluten free feast of your own.
What we'll chat about:
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Reintroduction - a little background Melanie and brief recap of her coeliac diagnosis, Masterchef Australia experience and creating her first cookbook
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Mel's experience being in Leeds & living gluten free in the UK in general (comparison to living in Australia)
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Recent Free From Festival experience and connecting with others in the UK gluten free community
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Motivation behind the new cookbook Gluten Free Feasts
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Theme of cookbook and sneak peek into some of the 80 recipes
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Mel's personal favourite recipes from the upcoming book
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Top tips for entertaining and hosting (making a feast) for both coeliacs or having a gluten free guest
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Stories of cooking gluten free feasts for friends/ family (struggles & wins)
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Mel's perspective of not compromising on taste and setting a higher standard for gluten free food within broader society
Links
Preorder and purchase Gluten Free Feasts
Follow Melanie Persson on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook
Enter cookbook giveaway
A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
📬 Stay connected:
Instagram: @a.gffamily
Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Please subscribe, share, or leave a review - it really helps grow our coeliac and gluten free community.
This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 189
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with coeliac disease, it can feel like everything changes — food, social life, identity. That was my experience, and I know many of you can relate. In this solo episode, I want to explore how we can find inclusion, community and connection in our gluten free lives — and how we can support each other through it.
In This Episode, I Share:
- A story from last week’s guest Sonny Wells, who created Sonny’s Food, the world’s first gluten free fast food chain, after his own diagnosis
- A recent gluten close-call with my daughter, and how these moments remind us of the importance of community and support
Talking Points:
- Acknowledge the Isolation
It’s okay to grieve this life shift. Accepting the hard parts helps you move forward. - Redefine Inclusion
True inclusion means building new spaces where your needs are fully respected. - Your Journey is Yours Alone
Don’t compare. Your timeline and emotions are valid. - Find Your Community
Online, in person, or through A Gluten Free Family — seek spaces where you feel understood. - Connect with People Who Get It
Gluten free parents, teens, students, travellers — find your people. - Share Your Story
Telling and hearing stories helps us feel less alone and more empowered. - Create New Traditions
Whether it’s pizza night or a local GF event, make safe food moments fun. - Support Gluten Free Businesses
They’re working for us — let’s return the favour with reviews, shares and support. - Advocate Together
From petitions to policy, there’s power in numbers. We need each other’s voices. - Be a Connector
Help others by listening, sharing resources, and being the support you wish you had. - You Belong Here
You’re not alone. If you need connection, reach out — I’m here, and so is this community.
Next Week’s Episode:
🎉 I’ll be joined by Mel Persson (The Very Hungry Coeliac) to talk about her brand-new cookbook Gluten Free Feasts, life in the UK, and her ongoing food journey. You won’t want to miss it!
Want to Connect?
🌐 aglutenfreefamily.com
📩 DM or email me — I’d love to hear your story
⭐ Leave a review if this episode resonated
📣 Share with someone starting their gluten free journey
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information shared is based on personal experiences and should not be considered medical or dietary advice. Always speak to a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, medications or health routine.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 188
What if fast food could be 100% gluten free, safe for coeliacs, nut-free, and with dairy-free options too? That dream is becoming reality thanks to Sonny Wells, founder of Sonny’s Food, the UK-based startup gaining global attention — from the coeliac community and business leaders like Richard Branson, Simon Squibb, and Steven Bartlett.
In this episode, Sonny shares how his coeliac diagnosis over a decade ago led to a bold mission: to create a fully coeliac-safe fast food chain that makes gluten free dining fast, easy, and safe — without compromise. We talk about his personal journey, the challenges of being a male in the gluten free space, and how the idea for Sonny’s Food came to life.
🔍 In This Episode:
🌟 The Mission Behind Sonny’s Food
- What makes Sonny’s 100% coeliac-safe, nut-free & dairy-free adaptable
- Why it’s more than just a business — it’s a movement
📖 Coeliac Life & Diagnosis
- Sonny’s diagnosis story and life as a gluten free male
- Social impacts, stigma, and staying visible in the community
🇬🇧 Gluten Free in the UK
- Navigating food subsidies, postcode lotteries, and Coeliac UK’s support
- Is 13% of the UK gluten free?
🍔 Building the Brand
- The inspiration behind Sonny’s
- Menu plans, Coeliac UK accreditation, and price comparisons
🚀 Starting Up
- Fundraising, startup growth, and high-profile support
- Winning Simon Squibb’s pitch, meeting Richard Branson, and running into Steven Bartlett
💬 Community & Global Response
- Support from the coeliac community and beyond
- Could Sonny’s expand globally — even to Australia?
💡 One Chat That Changed Everything
- A moment that reminded Sonny why he started this journey
👏 Why It Matters:
If you’ve ever felt unsafe eating out, been glutened at a restaurant, or longed for more convenient options — this episode is for you. Sonny’s taking a personal struggle and turning it into a solution the whole community can benefit from.
🔗 Connect With Sonny’s Food:
Instagram: @sonnysfood
TikTok: @sonnysfood
Website: www.sonnysfood.com (Coming soon)
Email: investment@sonnysfood.com
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalised support.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 187
This week, we’re flipping the script on how we think about coeliac disease and gluten free living. What if we approached it like a scientist?
I’ve spoken with leading experts like Dr Jason Tye-Din, Olivia Moscatelli and Andrew Williams — all scientists who use trial, error, and objectivity to explore the unknown. While we may not be in a lab, we can use their mindset to navigate our own gluten free lives.
🔍 What Does It Mean to Think Like a Scientist?
Scientists stay curious, objective, and open to being wrong. That mindset can transform how we approach coeliac disease.
Here’s how:
1️⃣ Experimentation
Try new recipes, test restaurant strategies, make mistakes — and learn. Every "failure" is data to refine your approach.
2️⃣ Collecting Data & Problem Solving
Use existing knowledge: trusted resources, recipes, support groups, symptoms tracking, health checklists. Others have done the legwork — tap into that.
3️⃣ Continuous Learning & Staying Objective
Even world-leading experts stay curious and humble. We should too. Let go of ego, embrace new information, and keep evolving.
💡 Why This Matters
Coeliac life can feel restrictive, but a scientific mindset brings flexibility, curiosity and growth. You don’t need to be perfect — just open to learning.
🔜 Next Week
We’re speaking with someone revolutionising gluten free fast food. He’s launching the world’s first dedicated GF fast food chain in the UK. It’s an inspiring story of experimentation and persistence — you won’t want to miss it.
🧪 Final Thought
You don’t need a lab coat to think like a scientist. Just curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to grow.
🔗 Mentioned in this episode
Episode with Anthony Dionne - How To Dine Out Safely With Coeliac Disease
Understanding the 'may contain gluten' statement blog post
Follow up testing and management for coeliac disease
A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
📬 Stay connected:
Instagram: @a.gffamily
Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Please subscribe, share, or leave a review — it really helps grow our coeliac and gluten free community.
⚠️ This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 186
This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Associate Professor Kelly Lambert, Academic Program Director for Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Wollongong in New South Wales. Kelly and I first connected during a panel discussion at the Sydney Gluten Free Expo, where we tackled one of the most talked-about and often frustrating issues in the coeliac and gluten free space – the cost of gluten free food.
With the rising cost of living, the financial burden of maintaining a gluten free diet has only become more difficult for those of us with coeliac disease. Kelly has spent years studying this issue and shares some brand new research findings in this episode, including how her team conducted the studies and what the results reveal about the state of gluten free food affordability in Australia.
💬 We talk about:
- Kelly’s academic background and role in nutrition and dietetics
- Her personal connection (if any) to coeliac disease and the gluten free diet
- How the original study into gluten free food costs began and what inspired it
- New research findings and how they compare to previous data
- What this means for people with coeliac disease and other medically necessary gluten free diets
- How research like this can influence public health policy and advocacy efforts
- The recent Coeliac Australia petition for a gluten free food subsidy and how research may support it
- How Australia compares to countries like the UK, New Zealand, and Italy, where prescriptions or reimbursements exist for gluten free staples
- Our reflections on the Sydney Gluten Free Expo panel and the various perspectives shared – from researchers to small businesses to everyday consumers
- Kelly’s ongoing work and future plans in this area
🔗 Whether you're living with coeliac disease, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in food policy and nutrition research, this conversation will give you a better understanding of the challenges faced by gluten free Australians — and what steps might be taken to make gluten free food more accessible and affordable for all.
📢 Get involved:
If you'd like to learn more about Kelly’s research or participate in future studies, check out the links below. Your voice and experience can help shape the future of gluten free advocacy and research.
📌 Links & Resources:
- University of Wollongong – Nutrition & Dietetics Program
- Gluten Free Food Subsidy previous 2012 study
- Register interest in future studies (insert link)
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 185
Welcome to this solo episode of Gluten Free Thoughts, where I’m reflecting on an essential but sometimes tricky topic: balance. Managing coeliac disease and living gluten free is a constant balancing act—between health and happiness, caution and connection, science and sanity. Everyone’s journey is different, and today I want to encourage you to find your balance and to do YOU.
🎙️ What We’ll Explore:
1. Health Check Ups Versus Health Anxiety
Regular health check ups are important for managing coeliac disease, but they can sometimes trigger anxiety. I’ll talk about how to be proactive without becoming consumed by worry. Finding peace of mind in your health routine is key to long-term wellness.
2. Eating Out Versus Avoiding Isolation
Social meals are a huge part of life, but eating out gluten free can be stressful and risky. I’ll share tips on how to enjoy dining out safely without feeling isolated or missing out on important social connections. Being part of community is vital, and your gluten free lifestyle should support that, not hinder it.
3. Having a Laugh With Others Versus Taking Coeliac Disease Seriously
Humour and lightheartedness help us cope with the challenges of coeliac disease, yet it’s crucial to also acknowledge the seriousness of the condition. I discuss how to balance these two sides — enjoying a laugh with friends while respecting the reality of living with an autoimmune disease.
4. Eating Healthy Versus Eating “Crap” Too Much
Let’s be honest—sometimes gluten free food options aren’t the healthiest, and indulging in treats happens more often than we’d like to admit. Balance means allowing yourself those moments of enjoyment without guilt, while also making space for nourishing, wholesome foods that support your health.
5. Advice & Research All the Time Versus Staying Informed—Just Enough Info
The volume of information about coeliac disease and gluten free living can be overwhelming. I’ll talk about finding a healthy middle ground: staying informed with reliable sources without becoming overloaded or anxious from constant research. It’s okay to step back and just breathe.
🧩 Embracing Your Individual Journey
No one-size-fits-all here. Your body, your lifestyle, and your needs are unique, and this episode is a reminder to listen to yourself, find what works best for you, and trust that you do YOU best. Balance is personal and flexible—there’s no right or wrong way.
🔮 Looking Ahead
Coming up next is Kelly Lambert, who will explore the cost of living gluten free and how to find financial balance while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
🔗 Links & resources mentioned:
Risk versus reward episode
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 184
In this episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Williams, Principal Scientist at Westmead Children’s Hospital in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Williams has spent decades researching coeliac disease and the complex immunological processes behind it. We explore how coeliac disease research has evolved, what still needs to change, and how early diagnosis in children could significantly improve health outcomes across Australia and globally.
We dive into the inspiration behind Dr. Williams’ career in immunological research, his earliest experiences working with children diagnosed with coeliac disease, and what initially drew his attention to this autoimmune condition. With so many people still undiagnosed, we talk about how Australia compares to other countries like Italy, where screening children for coeliac disease and Type 1 diabetes is already underway.
We also discuss promising innovations like the Novoleukin blood test—a tool being developed to detect coeliac disease even in people who are already on a gluten-free diet. This episode offers a hopeful and practical look into how coeliac disease awareness, testing methods, and healthcare systems could shift for the better—if we focus our efforts in the right places.
What We Cover:
- How Dr. Andrew Williams became involved in coeliac disease research
- What we knew (and didn’t know) about coeliac disease when he began his career
- Major milestones in coeliac disease research over the past few decades
- Real-life stories from the clinic that shaped his perspective
- The critical need for early diagnosis in children with coeliac disease
- Why so many Australians remain undiagnosed and what needs to change
- How other countries like Italy are taking proactive steps to improve coeliac screening
- The future of coeliac disease testing, including the upcoming Novoleukin diagnostic tool
- What parents of children with coeliac disease need to know
- How one powerful conversation reminded him why this work matters
📚 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
- Coeliac Australia
💡 Why This Episode Matters:
Coeliac disease is estimated to affect 1 in 70 Australians, yet 4 out of 5 people with the condition remain undiagnosed. That’s a staggering number—and it underscores the need for better education, earlier testing, and ongoing research. Dr. Williams’ passion and expertise highlight just how important it is to push past outdated approaches and invest in new strategies that can truly change lives.
🔗 Connect With A Gluten Free Family:
- Website: https
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 183 – Time for a Gluten Free Audit
Welcome back! In today’s solo episode, we’re taking an unexpected but surprisingly helpful detour… into taxes. Yep — sounds dull, but stick with me! As my wife Bec (who handles all the books for my businesses — legend!) and I went through receipts and plans, it got me thinking: this same process can help us check in with how we’re managing coeliac disease and our gluten free lifestyle. So, today I’m inviting you to do a gluten free audit with me.
Living with coeliac disease isn’t a “set and forget” situation. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned gluten free pro, it’s easy to drift into habits that aren’t serving you anymore. Taking time to reflect can make a huge difference — not for perfection, but for progress.
Here are a few powerful questions we’ll explore together:
- What’s going well in your gluten free life?
- Where are you just getting by?
- What habits support you?
- Which ones need a rethink?
To help guide this process, I break the audit into five key areas:
- Health Check-Ups
When was your last coeliac blood test? Are you staying on top of things like iron, B12, and vitamin D levels? If you’ve been diagnosed, did you get proper follow-up testing? Regular health check-ins keep us informed, empowered, and thriving — not just surviving.
- Dining Out
Do you feel confident eating out or does it cause stress? Are you asking the right questions, checking menus properly, and setting boundaries when needed? I’ll share some prompts to help you feel more at ease. (And if you haven’t yet, check out my chat with Anthony Dionne on how to dine out gluten free — it’s full of practical tips.)
- Making Gluten Free Food at Home
Are you stuck in a food rut? Or maybe relying on packaged foods more than you’d like? Let’s look at how you can bring more joy and variety back into your gluten free kitchen. Cooking at home should be safe, nourishing — and fun!
- Preparation & Planning
Are you prepared for busy days, travel, or unexpected social events? Planning can make life smoother — whether that’s packing safe snacks, prepping meals, or thinking ahead to events. Small changes here can lead to big results.
- Support Network
Who’s in your corner? Living gluten free can feel isolating. Whether it’s friends, family, online communities, or professionals, having people who get it makes a real difference. And if you’re feeling alone, I want you to know I’m here to support you too.
I’ll also share my own honest reflections — where I’m doing well and where I still have work to do. Because let’s be real: none of us are perfect. That’s not the goal. What matters is checking in, adjusting where needed, and giving ourselves the chance to grow.
Resources mentioned:
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Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
Episode 182
A Gluten Free Podcast
How do you turn a personal challenge into a thriving business that supports families across Australia? On today’s episode I sit down with Lisa Munro—founder of Happy Tummies and Free From Family Co.—to talk about how her son’s allergies inspired her mission to create a one-stop shop for allergen-friendly and gluten free products.
We explore Lisa’s personal journey as a parent navigating allergies and an Eosinophilic Eosophagitis (EoE) diagnosis, and how that experience led to the birth of a business that has now become a go-to for many in the coeliac and allergy community.
In This Episode, We Chat About:
🔹 Happy Tummies & Its Mission
Lisa explains the heart behind Happy Tummies, a business built to make life easier for families managing food allergies and intolerances.
🔹 Her Son’s Allergy Journey
From the early signs of food reactions to receiving a diagnosis of EoE, Lisa shares the emotional and practical challenges her family faced.
🔹 Starting the Business from Scratch
What started as a way to support her own son soon turned into a business that now helps families all over the country.
🔹 The Gluten Free & Allergy-Friendly Products She Stocks
We talk about the various allergens Happy Tummies caters for—including coeliac-safe products—and how she chooses the brands that align with her values.
🔹 Working With Like-Minded Brands
Lisa opens up about the relationships she’s built with brands that prioritise quality, safety, and inclusivity.
🔹 Free From Family Co.
In addition to Happy Tummies, Lisa has launched Free From Family Co., a resource-driven platform to further support families navigating food restrictions.
🔹 Overcoming Business Challenges
Lisa talks honestly about running a small business in today’s economic climate and the lessons she’s learnt along the way.
🔹 Top-Selling Products & Fan Favourites
We dive into the gluten free products customers keep coming back for and why they’re so loved.
🔹 Community Conversations That Matter
Lisa reflects on one standout moment that affirmed the impact of her work in the gluten free community—and the power of connection.
Lisa’s Impact on the Community
Lisa is doing more than just selling products—she’s building trust and giving families confidence that their children can enjoy safe, delicious treats without feeling left out. For adults and kids with coeliac disease or multiple dietary requirements, Lisa’s work is about inclusion, empowerment, and peace of mind.
Her businesses are now staples for many Australian families, especially those who often feel overlooked by mainstream food suppliers.
Follow & Shop Happy Tummies
🛒 Shop Online: happytummies.com.au
📸 Instagram:
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 181
Today I’m sharing something a little more personal — 7 symptoms I experienced before being diagnosed with coeliac disease. It’s a story I haven’t shared in full detail for a while, but after last week’s episode, it felt like the right time.
Before we get into it, I want to thank Stephen, a longtime listener of the podcast, for joining me last week and opening up about his own coeliac journey. His honesty and insight really struck a chord with so many of you — and with me. It reminded me how powerful it is when we share our stories. If you haven’t listened to Stephen’s episode yet, I highly recommend going back and giving it a listen.
In today’s episode, I’m diving into my own pre-diagnosis experience. Like many others, I didn’t only have the “typical” gut symptoms that people often associate with coeliac disease. Instead, I was dealing with a mix of physical, emotional, and mental symptoms that took years to connect to what was really going on.
Here’s what I was experiencing before my diagnosis:
- Ongoing anxiety that I couldn’t explain
- Episodes of depression and low mood
- Persistent joint and back pain
- Recurring, painful mouth ulcers
- Mood swings and irritability that impacted my relationships
- Regular constipation
- Reflux that would come and go randomly
Looking back, I can now see how all these symptoms were signs that my body was crying out for help — but at the time, it was confusing, frustrating, and exhausting.
In this episode, I’ll talk through each of those symptoms, what I thought they were caused by at the time, and how I eventually came to understand they were all connected to coeliac disease. My goal is that by sharing my story, it might help someone else piece together their own health puzzle or feel less alone in knowing they weren't the only one dealing with these symptoms.
Whether you’re at the beginning of your gluten free journey or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you.
Links & Resources:
- 🎧 Listen to last week's episode with Stephen:
- 🧠 Learn more about coeliac symptoms beyond the gut: https://coeliac.org.au/learn/symptoms/
- 💬 Join our gluten free community and newsletter: https://www.aglutenfreefamily.com.au/subscribe
- 📱 Follow along on Instagram & Facebook:
Subscribe & Review:
If this episode resonated with you, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast — it really helps more people find it and feel supported on their journey. And if you’d like to share your own story on the show, get in touch — I’d love to hear from you!
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 180
Today’s episode is a special one. I’m joined by Stephen, a long-time listener and passionate supporter of A Gluten Free Podcast. Stephen first reached out after connecting with me on Instagram and feeling our coeliac disease diagnosis stories were similar. Since then, we’ve stayed in touch, sharing messages, stories, and updates about life with coeliac disease. It’s been so encouraging to connect over this shared journey—and now, we’re finally having a face-to-face chat on the pod!
Stephen opens up about his personal diagnosis story and how his daughter’s coeliac diagnosis soon followed. We talk about the emotional and practical impact that had on their family, and how they’ve navigated it together. Stephen also speaks candidly about some frustrating challenges at work—especially dealing with colleagues who struggle to understand the seriousness of coeliac disease and the need for a strict gluten free diet.
Despite being relatively new to his diagnosis, Stephen hasn’t let it slow him down. He’s already travelled overseas multiple times and shares what he learned through those experiences—the wins, the tough moments, and how to better prepare for gluten free travel. We also talk about what it’s like living with coeliac disease as a guy, especially in social settings, and how those dynamics can sometimes feel isolating or misunderstood.
One of the things I admire most about Stephen is his love for the outdoors. He regularly shares his hiking adventures on Instagram, and in this chat, he explains how staying active and being in nature has helped him both physically and mentally as he adapts to life with coeliac disease.
🎧 Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating social pressures, or looking for ways to stay active and positive while living gluten free, this episode is packed with relatable stories, practical advice, and lots of heart.
🔍 What We Cover:
- Stephen’s journey as a long-time listener and why the show struck a chord with him
- The lead-up to his coeliac diagnosis and how it changed his life
- His daughter’s diagnosis
- Mental health impacts of coeliac disease
- Ongoing workplace challenges and standing up for his health
- Daily gluten free living and small wins along the way
- Travelling overseas with coeliac disease: tips, challenges, and learnings
- Navigating male friendships and social situations post-diagnosis
- How hiking and time in nature supports his gluten free lifestyle
📱 Follow Stephen:
Want to connect with Stephen or follow his gluten free outdoor adventures? Find him on Instagram @thecoeliachiker
🙏 Thank You!
Stephen, thank you for not only being a guest but for being such a steady and genuine supporter of this show. Conversations like this are exactly why A Gluten Free Podcast exists—to conne
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 179
In today’s episode, I’m taking a moment to reflect on our incredible conversation last week with Iron Ramen — a gluten free Japanese restaurant built from the ground up after their son’s coeliac diagnosis.
We’ll explore the powerful idea of doing one thing and doing it really well, and how that can lead to incredible growth — not just in business, but in life. I’ll also talk about how Iron Ramen’s journey reminds me of the concept of Ikigai, a Japanese philosophy about finding your reason for being, something I first came across in a book that had a big impact on me.
Finding inspiration and motivation can feel tough sometimes in our gluten free lives, especially when coeliac disease can make things harder. But stories like Iron Ramen’s — and the conversation I’m about to have next week with a podcast listener — show that if you don't let your diagnosis hold you back, you can find your purpose and live a great gluten free life.
I'll also share a personal update on how I believe I’m finding my own Ikigai through this podcast, our community, and everything we’re building at A Gluten Free Family. And, excitingly, for the first time, I’ll introduce something I’ve wanted to do for a long time: sharing a listener’s story. Next week, you’ll hear from someone who has gained a lot from this podcast, and I’ll sit down with them to hear their gluten free journey and how this community has impacted their life.
In This Episode:
- A recap of our last episode with Iron Ramen: doing one thing, doing it well, and growing from there
- How a son's coeliac diagnosis inspired a thriving gluten free business
- An introduction to Ikigai: what it means and how it applies to living well with coeliac disease
- How Iron Ramen found their Ikigai — and how it’s inspiring others in the gluten-free community
- My personal journey with finding Ikigai through A Gluten Free Family and this podcast
- How we can all find motivation and purpose after a coeliac diagnosis
- A look ahead: a special interview with a listener who found support and encouragement through this podcast
- How finding your gluten free Ikigai can then help others in a similar situation to you
- Next week’s guest: previewing our chat with Stephen about pushing through challenges and not letting anything stop you
What is Ikigai?
Ikigai (生き甲斐) is a Japanese concept meaning “a reason for being.” It’s the sweet spot where what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for all come together. It’s about living with purpose, passion, and balance — even in the small, everyday moments.
Resources Mentioned:
- Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles
- Iron Ramen (link to website/socials)
Connect with A Gluten Free Family:
- Instagram: @aglutenfreefamily
- Facebook: A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
- Website: www.aglutenfreefamily.com
Disclaimer
The content on this pod
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 178
On today’s episode, I’m joined by Leanne and Dave, the founders of Iron Ramen — Sydney’s cult-favourite gluten free Japanese food truck. Their son’s coeliac disease diagnosis, a deep love of Japanese food and culture, and a gap in the gluten free market all led to the creation of Iron Ramen — and since then, they’ve been winning over the coeliac and gluten free community one bowl at a time.
I first tasted their incredible ramen at the Gluten Free Sydney Expo and instantly understood the hype — pulling off proper gluten free ramen is no easy feat! In this chat, we dive into their journey, the inspiration behind their menu, and the hard work and creativity it’s taken to bring Iron Ramen to life.
We cover:
- What Iron Ramen is and their mission to serve the coeliac community
- How their son’s coeliac diagnosis changed everything
- Their lifelong love of Japanese food, culture, and creativity
- How the idea for Iron Ramen came about (and the story behind the name!)
- The challenges of creating authentic gluten free ramen and Japanese fried dishes
- Why they chose a food truck model and what it’s really like running one
- Building strong trust with the gluten free community and earning Coeliac Australia accreditation
- Their best-selling dishes (spoiler: you’ll be hungry by the end)
- Events and areas where you can find Iron Ramen
- What’s next for Iron Ramen and their collaborations with other gluten free businesses
- A moment that’s had the biggest impact on their journey so far
I loved this conversation with Leanne and Dave — not only because of their passion and creativity, but also because their story resonates so much with my own love for Japanese food, coeliac awareness, and heavy music (yes, the Iron Maiden-inspired name is no coincidence!).
If you’re in Sydney or see Iron Ramen at an event, do yourself a favour and go taste their food. It’s businesses like this that are helping to grow and strengthen the gluten free community — one chat, and one bowl of ramen, at a time.
Where to find Iron Ramen:
🌐 Website: https://ironramen.com.au/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironramenaus/
📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069626732562
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Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 177
On this episode, I begin with a quick recap of last week's powerful chat with Professor Bob Anderson, where we explored the science behind coeliac disease and the complexities of its diagnosis and treatment.
This week, I’m taking a more personal turn.
I want to talk about something I know many of us carry: guilt. Whether you've been recently diagnosed or have been living gluten free for years, you may carry around the thought that your coeliac disease is your fault. I know I have and it's taken me a long time to shed that guilt. Admittedly, I'm still working on it!
Is it something I did? Was it my genes? My lifestyle? My diet? Or the doctors who missed it?
The truth is—coeliac disease is caused by a mixture of genetic and environmental factors that are completely out of our control. So let me say this clearly:
👉 It’s not your fault.
Let go of that blame. You didn’t choose this disease, and you don’t have to carry the guilt that comes with it.
If you’re still holding on to those feelings, just know that you’re not alone—and I’ll be offering more support for you very soon. Keep an eye on everything we’re doing at A Gluten Free Family.
What We Cover:
- A quick recap of last week’s episode with Professor Bob Anderson
- Why it’s not your fault you have coeliac disease
- Letting go of blame—whether it’s toward yourself or others
- Connecting with where you're at on your gluten free journey
- Hints about upcoming support resources
- A teaser for next week’s episode featuring Iron Ramen
Links & Resources:
- 🎧 Listen to the episode with Professor Bob Anderson
- 📬 Sign up to A Gluten Free Newsletter
- 📱 Follow us on Instagram
- 💬 Join our Facebook community
Let’s Connect:
Have you felt guilt around your diagnosis? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself. Let’s keep the conversation going: one chat at a time.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 176
On today’s episode I chat with Associate Professor Dr Bob Anderson — a world-renowned gastroenterologist, immunologist and trailblazer in coeliac disease research. From his foundational work at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) to creating Nexvax2, leading Novoviah Pharmaceuticals, and becoming President of the International Society for the Study of Coeliac Disease (ISSCD), Bob has shaped the coeliac research landscape as we know it.
We discuss how his career began, what he’s most excited about in current research, and what’s ahead for coeliac disease globally — including a look at ICDS 2026 in Melbourne.
What We Cover
🧠 How Bob first got involved in coeliac disease research
🔬 His early work at WEHI and key discoveries
💉 The Nexvax2 vaccine – what it was designed to do and why it was discontinued
🧪 New diagnostic tools like Interleukin 2 and their future use in screening and management
🌍 Thoughts on Italy’s population screening trial and the potential for something similar in Australia
📈 How coeliac research and diagnosis has changed over the decades
🌾 Whether gluten is the issue — or environmental/lifestyle factors are at play
🌐 Why global collaboration is essential in advancing coeliac research and care
🌟 His new role as President of ISSCD and its mission
🇦🇺 What to expect from the 2026 International Coeliac Disease Symposium in Melbourne
🔭 His hopes for the future of coeliac disease research
Guest Bio: Dr Bob Anderson
Associate Professor Dr Bob Anderson is an Australian-based gastroenterologist, translational immunologist, and coeliac disease expert. He has led major research projects and pharmaceutical programs focused on immune responses to gluten and has worked closely with both the scientific community and patient groups. Bob developed Nexvax2, the first peptide-based immunotherapy for coeliac disease, and currently leads the development of T-cell diagnostics at Novoviah Pharmaceuticals. He also practises at Mackay Base Hospital and was recently named President of the International Society for the Study of Coeliac Disease (ISSCD).
Links & Resources
🔗 Novoviah
🔬 Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI)
🌐 International Society for the Study of Coeliac Disease (ISSCD)
📍 ICDS 2026 – Melbourne (More info coming soon)
Get Involved
📩 If you want to hear about Novoviah’s upcoming coeliac disease trials, register your interest at https://novoviahtools.com. These trials are contributing to the development of new diagnostics and therapies, and not all studies will involve a gluten challenge.
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Episode 175
Welcome to A Gluten Free Podcast! In this Gluten Free Thoughts episode, I’ll be sharing my perspective on the importance of working together as a community—in the coeliac disease research space, advocacy, health care and the community living with coeliac disease ourselves.
What I’ll Cover in This Episode:
✅ Recap of last week's episode – Olivia Moscatelli shared how different coeliac disease organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and researchers need to come together to advance understanding and research in coeliac disease.
✅ Why collaboration is key in the gluten-free and coeliac disease space
✅ The challenges of competition versus community mindset
✅ Listing various coeliac disease organizations around the world and the work they’re doing
✅ Working together with your healthcare professionals for better diagnosis and management
✅ Supporting each other in the coeliac and gluten-free community
✅ Keeping the same goal in mind—to help those of us in the coeliac and gluten-free community
✅ How A Gluten Free Family and A Gluten Free Podcast are all about bringing people together
Next Week:
🎙 I’ll be speaking with Professor Bob Anderson, world-renowned coeliac disease researcher and now president of the International Society for the Study of Coeliac Disease (ISSCD). We’ll discuss how the International Coeliac Disease Symposium is helping to bring all countries and coeliac disease organisations together to advance research and awareness.
Links & Resources:
🌎 Celiac Disease Organisations around the world
👨💻 Debunking 5 Coeliac Disease & Gluten Free Myths blog
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Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 174
In today’s episode I’m joined by Olivia Moscatelli, a PhD student and scientist researching coeliac disease at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) in Melbourne. Olivia works alongside Associate Professor Jason Tye-Din, one of the world leading experts in coeliac disease research. Not only is she making pivotal contributions to the field, but she also brings a unique and deeply personal perspective—because she lives with coeliac disease herself.
We’ll dive into Olivia’s diagnosis story, what led her into the world of scientific research, and the groundbreaking studies she’s currently working on that could transform the way coeliac disease is diagnosed and treated in the future.
What we'll cover:
💬 Olivia’s Coeliac Disease Diagnosis & Gluten-Free Journey
- Being diagnosed at 17
- How going gluten free changed her life
- The challenges of navigating a new life with coeliac disease
🔬 From Personal Experience to Scientific Research
- What sparked Olivia’s interest in science, medicine, and health
- How her personal journey with coeliac disease inspired her to pursue research in this field
- The path that led her to work with Dr. Jason Tye-Din at WEHI and how she landed this incredible opportunity
🧪 Life as a Researcher at WEHI
- What it’s like to work at one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes
- The experience of working alongside one of the top experts in coeliac disease research
- How scientific research at WEHI is shaping the future of coeliac disease diagnosis and treatment
🧬 The Latest in Coeliac Disease Research
- The current studies Olivia is involved in and what they aim to uncover
- The areas of research that excite her the most and where she sees the biggest potential breakthroughs
- How her personal experience with coeliac disease informs and influences her research
💡 The Potential of Interleukin-2 (IL-2) as a Diagnostic Tool
- What IL-2 is and why it will be a game-changer in coeliac disease testing
- The fascinating story of how this discovery came about
- How it will be implemented in research and diagnosis in the future
🤝 The Importance of Collaboration in Coeliac Research
- Why researchers, organisations, and industry leaders need to work together
- The global landscape of coeliac disease research
- How greater collaboration can accelerate progress in coeliac disease research
🌏 The Future of Coeliac Disease Research
- Olivia’s hopes for the future—what advances we may see within the next decade
- Potential for a cure or treatment in the future
🔗 Links
Want t
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 173
In this episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I’ll be talking about why it’s crucial not to cut out gluten before getting tested for coeliac disease. I’ll break down the science behind testing, the risks of going gluten-free too soon, and why getting an accurate diagnosis matters. Plus, I’ll share a personal update on my bone density and what I’ve learned since my last scan.
In this episode, we’ll talk about:
✅ Recap of my episode with Mel Bampton, former Triple J Radio Host
✅ The risks of self-diagnosing and cutting out gluten too soon
✅ Importance of ingesting gluten before being screened for coeliac disease
✅ Steps to take if you suspect you have coeliac disease
✅ Coeliac disease testing and diagnosis process
✅ My coeliac disease diagnosis story and why I cut out gluten pre-diagnosis
✅ Why I decided to do the gluten challenge and have a formal coeliac disease diagnosis
✅ My latest bone density results and what they mean for my health
✅ Teaser of next week's guest episode
I also want your input—jump on our Instagram or Facebook group and share your diagnosis story. Are you currently doing a gluten challenge or cut out gluten and looking at doing it? Are you newly diagnosed with coeliac disease? We'd love to hear from you!
Resources Mentioned:
🔗 Coeliac Australia - Testing for Coeliac Disease
🔗 https://www.lifeline.org.au/
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Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 172
On today’s episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I sit down with former Triple J radio host, podcaster, author, and yoga instructor Mel Bampton. You might remember Mel from her time on Triple J, where she made waves in Australian music culture—especially as the creator of the iconic Like A Version segment.
Mel opens up about the high-energy world of radio, the pressures that came with it, the partying and the health challenges she faced along the way. We discuss her personal journey with migraines, stress, and finding answers in a gluten free lifestyle. Now thriving as a yoga instructor and wellness advocate, Mel shares how she made the transition from the fast-paced entertainment industry to a more mindful, health-focused life.
🎙 Episode Highlights
🎵 From Triple J to Like A Version: Mel’s Radio Career
- How Mel got her start in radio and what it was like working at Triple J.
- The behind-the-scenes story of launching Like A Version—one of the most beloved Australian music segments.
- Memorable moments with artists and bands, including working alongside Lindsay McDougall.
- The high-energy, demanding world of radio and how it impacted her health.
🌱 Health Struggles & Discovering the Gluten-Free Diet
- Growing up with a sister diagnosed with coeliac disease—what she knew (and didn’t know) about gluten at the time.
- The intense migraines, anxiety, and other unexplained health issues she experienced while working in radio.
- The long road to finding answers: dealing with stress, seeing doctors, and making major life changes.
- Why she ultimately decided to leave behind the party lifestyle in Sydney to focus on her well-being.
💪 A New Way of Living
- Her experience transitioning to a gluten-free diet and the immediate and long-term effects on her body and mind.
- The role of mindfulness, movement, and nutrition in maintaining a healthier lifestyle.
🎙 Podcasting, The Prana Project & More
- Mel’s new podcast How Human—why she started it and the deep conversations she’s having with guests.
- The Prana Project—her work in the wellness space and how it ties into her passion for holistic health.
- Final thoughts on how going gluten-free has completely changed her life for the better.
🔗 Links & Resources
📲 Follow Mel Bampton on Instagram: @MelBampton
🎧 Listen to Lissie Presents… How Human: Link Here
🌎 Learn more on Mel’s website: www.lissieturner.com
💬 Join the Conversation!
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Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 171
It’s Coeliac Awareness Week! Running from March 13th to 20th, this week is all about raising awareness and supporting the coeliac and gluten free community. This year, I’m doing something a little different, inspired by my recent conversation with Sandra Hudson, founder of Hudson’s Bakery. Sandra opened up about the struggles of running a gluten free business in today’s tough environment—from rising costs to nearly giving up. It was raw, honest, and a must-listen for anyone who cares about the future of gluten free businesses.
In this episode, we’ll talk about:
✅ The challenges gluten-free businesses are facing right now
✅ Why supporting them is so important for the coeliac community
✅ My mission this Coeliac Awareness Week to highlight the businesses doing an amazing job
✅ Teaser of next week's guest episode
I also want your input—jump on our Instagram or Facebook group and share the gluten-free businesses that are making a difference!
Plus, a special guest is coming up soon—someone you might recognise from Triple J! They reached out to share their powerful story about going gluten free and how it has completely transformed their life. Stay tuned!
💻 Blog post is live now – check it out for more details.
Enter CAW25 Giveaway!
👉 Follow & share: Tag your favorite gluten-free businesses and let’s celebrate those who make our lives easier. Follow us on Instagram and join our Facebook group!
🎧 Listen now & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 170
In this episode, I chat with Sandra Hudson, founder of Hudson’s Bakery, about her journey into the gluten free world, the challenges of running a dedicated gluten free business in today’s financial climate, and the incredible support she’s received from the coeliac and gluten free community.
With Easter coming up, Sandra wants you to know about her soft, delicious Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns—available at all Hudson’s Bakery locations until Easter Sunday 25th April, 2025! You can pre-order online for the Easter weekend or drop by any of their stores. She swears you won’t believe they’re gluten free—and if her famous lamingtons are anything to go by, I believe her!
In This Episode, We Cover:
🔹 Sandra’s Gluten Free Story – What led her to go gluten free and how it changed her life.
🔹 Starting Hudson’s Bakery – The inspiration behind it, the first day opening, and the response from the community.
🔹 Connecting with the Gluten Free Community – Why the bakery has resonated so strongly with customers.
🔹 Best-Selling Gluten Free Treats – From savoury options to sweet favourites, what customers love most.
🔹 Food Safety & Allergen Considerations – How Hudson’s Bakery ensures safe, coeliac-friendly food.
🔹 The Financial Struggles of Running a Gluten Free Business – How the bakery is navigating challenges in the current economy.
🔹 The Growing Demand for Gluten Free – How awareness of coeliac disease and the need for safe gluten free options is expanding.
🔹 Future Plans for Hudson’s Bakery – What’s next for Sandra and her team.
Support Gluten Free Businesses!
Sandra shares how important customer support is to gluten free businesses like hers. If you want to help, visit Hudson’s Bakery, spread the word, and support local gluten free businesses in your area.
🎧 Listen now and hear Sandra’s inspiring journey!
Links
Visit Hudson's Bakery
Follow Hudson's Bakery on Instagram & Facebook
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Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your he
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 169
In today’s episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I share something personal in the hope that it might help you on your own coeliac and gluten free journey. I recently had a bone density scan, and the results showed that I have osteopenia. This was a screening I had to push for. It wasn’t something that was automatically suggested to me. If I hadn’t advocated for myself, I wouldn’t have known about this issue or had the chance to address it early.
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects much more than just digestion, and bone health is a big part of that. Many people with coeliac disease are at risk of low bone density due to years of malabsorption before diagnosis, yet routine follow-up care isn’t always offered. That’s why it’s so important to be proactive about your health.
In this episode, I talk about:
- My experience getting a bone density scan – what led me to push for it and how I felt about the results.
- The link between coeliac disease and osteopenia/osteoporosis – why coeliac disease can put people at risk for weakened bones.
- The importance of follow-up care for coeliac disease – what health checks should be part of ongoing management.
- Why you need to be your own best advocate – because if you don’t speak up for your health, things can be missed.
Follow-Up Care for Coeliac Disease
Coeliac Australia provides clear guidelines on what follow-up care should look like for people with coeliac disease. This includes:
- Regular blood tests to check for nutrient deficiencies and coeliac antibodies
- A repeat gastroscopy (if needed) to check for intestinal healing
- Bone density scans for those at risk of osteoporosis or osteopenia
- Monitoring for other autoimmune conditions linked to coeliac disease
Resources & Links
- Coeliac Australia’s follow-up care recommendations: https://coeliac.org.au/learn/ongoing-management/
- More information on coeliac disease and bone health: https://coeliac.org.au/article/osteoporosis/
Join the Conversation
Have you had a bone density scan? Were you offered one, or did you have to request it? I’d love to hear about your experience. Also, do you know a bone specialist who I could speak to on the podcast? Send me a message on Instagram @a.gffamily, join the conversation in our Facebook group, or shoot me an email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
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Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 168
In this episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Nick Cooling, a General Practitioner and the Chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Allergy Special Interest Group. Dr. Cooling brings a wealth of experience in healthcare and a deep understanding of how GPs diagnose and manage coeliac disease in Australia.
We discuss the current awareness of coeliac disease among Australian GPs, the barriers to early diagnosis, and what can be done to improve education, awareness, and ongoing care for those living gluten-free. With diagnosis rates still alarmingly low, we explore what changes are needed to ensure more Australians receive timely and accurate diagnoses. We also discuss the ongoing management strategies needed for those with a diagnosis.
Topics We Cover:
✅ Dr. Cooling’s experience in healthcare and his role at RACGP
✅ What it’s like working as a GP in Australia and the challenges they face
✅ The current state of coeliac disease diagnosis and awareness among GPs
✅ How RACGP is working to improve early detection rates for coeliac disease
✅ The training GPs receive on coeliac disease and the gluten-free diet—what’s working and what’s missing
✅ How GPs approach post-diagnosis treatment and long-term management of coeliac disease
✅ The biggest barriers preventing GPs from recognizing and diagnosing coeliac disease sooner
✅ What future initiatives RACGP is planning to support better coeliac disease care
✅ How we, as a community, can work together to improve diagnosis rates and post-diagnosis support
Why This Episode Matters:
With an estimated 80% of Australians with coeliac disease remaining undiagnosed, there’s an urgent need for better GP education and awareness. This episode highlights what steps are being taken and how you can play a role in advocating for improved diagnosis and care.
Links & Resources:
📌 Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
📌 Coeliac Australia
📌 Learn more about coeliac disease symptoms & testing
📌Join our gluten free family
🎧 Subscribe & Leave a Review!If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review and share it with someone who might find it helpful. Together, we can raise awareness and improve the lives of those living gluten-free!
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 167
In this solo episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I tackle five of the biggest myths surrounding coeliac disease and the gluten free diet. Despite growing awareness, there’s still a lot of misinformation out there that can make life harder for those with coeliac disease. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or just curious about what it really means to live gluten free, this episode will help separate fact from fiction. My goal is to help educate, spread awareness, and make gluten free life a little easier—one chat at a time.
What I Cover in This Episode:
🔹 Reflecting on last week's guest episode with Celiac Cruise Founder, Maureen Basye
🔹 Myth 1: Coeliac disease is an allergy or an intolerance
A lot of people mistakenly think coeliac disease is a food allergy or intolerance. It's a chronic autoimmune disease. I’ll explain why it's different from an allergy or gluten sensitivity, and why it requires strict lifelong adherence to a gluten free diet.
🔹 Myth 2: You can have just one bite or a little bit of gluten every now and then
Many people believe a small amount of gluten won’t do any harm. Even traces can cause damage to someone with coeliac disease. I’ll talk about the risks of cross-contamination, the importance of being strict with the gluten free diet, and why "just one bite" is never okay.
🔹 Myth 3: You grow out of coeliac disease
Unlike some childhood allergies, coeliac disease is lifelong. I’ll dive into why this myth exists and what happens if someone with coeliac disease reintroduces gluten into their diet.
🔹 Myth 4: People with coeliac disease just have gut symptoms
Coeliac disease isn’t just about digestive issues—it can impact the entire body. There's around 250-300 known symptoms - from brain fog, anaemia, skin conditions, osteoporosis to infertility and miscarriage. I’ll discuss some of the lesser-known symptoms and how they can affect everyday life.
🔹 Myth 5: Coeliac disease is just about going gluten-free
While avoiding gluten is essential, managing coeliac disease is about way more than "just going gluten free". I’ll talk about the importance of follow-up care, mental and physical health impacts and how our lives change in a profound way one we are diagnosed with coeliac disease.
🔹 Teasing next week's guest
Why This Matters:
Misinformation about coeliac disease can lead to confusion, stigma, and even accidental gluten exposure. By debunking these myths, we can help create a more understanding and supportive gluten free community. Whether you're advocating for yourself, a loved one, or just looking to learn more, this episode is for you.
Resources Mentioned:
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Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 166
Imagine a vacation where you can truly relax, knowing that every meal, every snack, and every bite is 100% gluten-free. No stress, no cross-contact worries—just incredible food, breathtaking destinations, and a community that understands your journey. That’s exactly what Maureen Basye set out to create with Celiac Cruise, a groundbreaking travel experience designed specifically for those with celiac disease and gluten intolerance.
On this episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I sit down with Maureen to talk about how Celiac Cruise came to life, the meticulous work that goes into ensuring a completely gluten-free experience, and the partnerships that make it all possible. Plus, we’ve got some exciting news—Celiac Cruise is setting sail for Australian shores in 2026!
What We’ll Cover:
✅ Maureen’s background & the mission behind Celiac Cruise
✅ Her personal connection to celiac disease—her son and husband’s diagnoses
✅ What makes the cruise experience so special (menus, entertainment, activities & more)
✅ How they ensure a 100% gluten-free environment (protocols, staff training, etc.)
✅ Collaborations with top gluten-free brands, chefs & businesses
✅ Cruise duration, itineraries & stopovers
✅ The exciting Celiac Cruise Australia 2026 announcement & what to expect
✅ Exclusive teasers & news for future voyages
Whether you’re a seasoned gluten-free traveler or dreaming of your first worry-free vacation, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and exciting news you won’t want to miss.
Links
Buy Celiac Cruise Tickets here
Follow Celiac Cruise on Instagram, Facebook & Tik Tok
Join our gluten free family!
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 165
If you have coeliac disease, you’ve likely experienced gut issues, bloating, fatigue, or discomfort even when following a strict gluten-free diet. But have you ever wondered—is gluten always to blame?
Many people with coeliac disease assume every symptom they experience is due to gluten exposure. However, other factors such as IBS, food intolerances, FODMAPs, stress, and gut imbalances can cause similar reactions. After my recent interview with Dr. Kim Faulkner Hogg, a leading coeliac disease dietitian, I began reflecting on my own experiences with gut health, including my diagnosis with IBS and my journey navigating the Low FODMAP diet.
In today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts, I’ll dive into why gluten might not always be the culprit, share my personal story of living with both coeliac disease and IBS, and discuss how lifestyle factors like stress, mindfulness, and diet changes have transformed my gut health.
If you’re struggling with persistent gut symptoms, unexplained bloating, or ongoing health issues even after going gluten-free, this episode will help you explore other potential causes and solutions.
What I’ll cover:
Why it's important to slow down and be in touch with your own physical and mental health within this current fast-paced world
How meditation and yoga have been so positive in my own life
Recording and releasing sound bath with Annie & Justin last fortnight on the podcast
* Reflecting on Kim Faulkner Hogg's episode, specifically in relation to other food intolerances and triggers
Thinking I was getting consistently glutened after my coeliac disease diagnosis
My own IBS and Low FODMAP story
* Remembering gluten isn't always the source of symptoms
Areas I've been focussing on to improve my own physical and mental health recently
* Teaser of next week's episode with Celiac Cruise founder Maureen Basye
Links
Listen to Dr Kim Faulkner Hogg episode
Listen to sound bath with Annie & Justin episode
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Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
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The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is t
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
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Episode 164Reading food labels can feel overwhelming when you have coeliac disease. With hidden ingredients, confusing “may contain” statements, and changing food labelling laws, it’s hard to know what’s truly safe. Plus, even when you’re strictly gluten-free, you might still experience symptoms that feel like you’ve been glutened—but could something else be going on?
In today’s episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kim Faulkner Hogg, an experienced dietitian specialising in coeliac disease and food intolerances, to break it all down. With years of research into gluten ingestion, nutrient deficiencies, and the science behind gluten-free food labeling, Dr. Kim brings clarity to the challenges many of us face on a daily basis.
If you've ever struggled with label reading, wondered about nutrients at risk on a gluten-free diet, or experienced mysterious gut symptoms that don’t seem to be gluten-related, this episode is packed with valuable insights!
🔎 What We Cover in This Episode:
✅ Dr. Kim’s journey in dietetics & why she specialises in coeliac disease
✅ Her research on small gluten ingestions & their impact on health
✅ How gluten-free food standards changed in the 1990s
✅ What PEAL (Plain English Allergen Labelling) means for gluten declarations
✅ Understanding "Contains gluten" vs. "May contain gluten" statements
✅ Highly processed foods with wheat—safe or not for coeliacs?
✅ The best label-reading strategies for coeliac disease
✅ Key nutrients at risk on a gluten-free diet & how to fix deficiencies
✅ How to get enough fibre & calcium while avoiding gluten
✅ Symptoms that feel like being glutened but might be something else
✅ Could preservatives in food & medication be causing gut issues?
✅ Resources to help you navigate gluten-free living with confidence
💡 Resources & Links:
🔗 Connect with Dr. Kim Faulkner Hogg: https://glutenfreenutrition.com.au/
Follow Dr Kim Faulkner Hogg on Instagram and Facebook
🔗 Learn more about PEAL & gluten-free food standards
🔗 Get my gluten-free living tips & exclusive content
Coeliac Australia website
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Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
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Episode 163
On today's episode is a guided meditation from SHY Yoga instructor Annie and Didgeridoo player Justin. You will hear sound bowls and a didgeridoo player. It's a beautiful meditation or 'sound bath'. Please listen in a safe place. Lay down on the floor or somewhere comfortable, relax and enjoy!
What you'll hear:
How the idea to have a meditation on this podcast came about
My first yoga class and experiencing a sound bath provided by Annie & Justin
* The guided meditation
Links
SHY Yoga
Recorded at La Casa del Audio Studio
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Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
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Episode 162
On today's first episode of the year, we're kicking things off with Gluten Free Thoughts. I will explore my recent ADHD diagnosis, some teasers for what's to come on the show this year and my goals for A Gluten Free Family in 2025. Let's kick things off and smash some gluten free goals together this year gluten free fam!
What I’ll cover:
Why 'focus' is my word for 2025
Exploring my ADHD diagnosis
ADHD, coeliac disease and a gluten free diet
Plans to explore ADHD and mental health on the podcast this year
My goals for 2025
Your own gluten free journey
* Focussing on men's health
* Teaser of next week's episode
Links
Visit our website
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
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Episode 161
Today's episode of A Gluten Free Podcast is the last one of 2024! I will do a bit of a recap on 2024 why 'focus' is will be my word for 2025. I've been doing my best to focus on many areas of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet this year. Ultimately our aim at A Gluten Free Family has been to help coeliac and gluten free lives: one chat at a time. Thank you so much for your support this year gluten free fam. See you back here in 2025!
What I’ll cover:
Why 'focus' is my word for 2025
Recapping on my last episode with Associate Professor Jason Tye-Din & Penny Dellsperger
* Where are you putting your focus in 2025 in your own gluten free life?
Looking back over our accomplishments in 2024
* Teaser of next year's challenge
* Our mission at A Gluten Free Family for 2025
Wishing you a gluten free Merry Christmas
* Remembering self-care at this time of year
Links
Visit our website
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Listen to Episode 160 with Associate Professor Jason Tye-Din & Penny Dellsperger: here
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
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Episode 160My guests on today’s episode are Associate Professor, gastroenterologist and coeliac disease researcher Jason Tye-Din and Health Advocacy Officer at Coeliac Australia, Penny Dellsperger. We’ll chat about the recent International Celiac Disease Symposium in Sheffield, the latest in research updates from Jason and the International Celiac Disease Symposium coming to Melbourne in 2026!
What we’ll cover: Penny & Jason’s overall experience at the International Celiac Disease Symposium
Research and study highlights covered at the Symposium
Research and studies Jason and his team presented
Meeting with other coeliac disease organisations and advocacy groups around the world
Planning for the International Celiac Disease Symposium coming to Melbourne in 2026
Penny and Jason’s overall feelings of where coeliac disease research and advocacy is advancing into 2025 and beyond
Resources from Jason and Penny Links*
Interested in participating one of Tye-Din’s coeliac disease trials? Email coeliac@wehi.edu.au. Please note : Not all studies involve a gluten challenge.**
Walter Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) website
Coeliac Australia website
International Celiac Disease Symposium websiteJoin our gluten free family
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Get in touchJoin our gluten free family on Instagram or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩 Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
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Episode 159
On today's episode of A Gluten Free Podcast I will discuss why being proactive and taking action matters so much in our coeliac disease and gluten free journeys. Hell, I wouldn't have a diagnosis if I wasn't proactive and took action for my health and I know so many of you wouldn't either. We can't wait for things to happen. We need to take action. That's how we learn, fail and grow in our gluten free lives.
What I’ll cover:
Recapping on my episode with Ball Park Music Bassist, Jen Boyce
How Jen has taken action and been proactive in her own coeliac disease and gluten free journey
How I'm doing my best to be proactive in my own gluten free life lately
How taking action has led me to finally diagnosed with another condition
How you can take action in your own gluten free life
My gluten free Christmas tips
* Teaser of next week’s guest episode
Links
Visit our website!
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
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Episode 158
Ever wonder what it's like to be a touring musician who lives with coeliac disease? How do you find safe gluten free food when travelling on tour? How do you stay safe when dining out to avoid getting glutened? What happens if you're glutened before playing a gig?!
My guest on today’s episode is founding member and bass player for Brisbane-based band Ball Park Music, Jen Boyce. We’ll talk about Jen’s coeliac, Graves’ Disease and endometriosis diagnoses, navigating gluten free life on the road as a musician and some tips for travelling with coeliac disease.
What we’ll talk about: Jen’s coeliac disease and Graves’ Disease diagnoses
Navigating gluten free life as a teenager
Defining Graves’ Disease
Jen’s endometriosis diagnosis
Jen’s son being tested for coeliac disease
How Jen’s passion for music began
How Ball Park Music came to be
Being a touring musician with coeliac disease
Food prep and planning while on the road
Being glutened before a show and how this affects performances
How Jen looks after herself while on tour
Successful gluten free food experiences on tour
Tips for musicians who have coeliac disease finding safe food
Tips for travelling gluten free (apps, resources, etc)
* Ball Park Music shows, news and teasers
LinksFollow Ball Park Music on Instagram & Facebook
Ball Park Music website
Watch the music clip to Ball Park Music's new song 'Like Love' on Youtube
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Get in touchJoin our gluten free family on Instagram or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩 Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
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Episode 157
On today's episode of A Gluten Free Podcast I will discuss how we can spread coeliac disease and gluten free awareness: one chat at a time. My guests have been spreading awareness in such positive ways. I'll be chatting with you how we're doing our best to spread awareness consistently at A Gluten Free Family and how you can help spread the word too. We got this gluten free fam!
What I’ll cover:
Recapping last week’s episode with Angelica Pupillo (Gel), founder of This Is Your Body
Why coeliac disease and gluten free awareness is so important
Helping and teaching our next generation around all things coeliac disease and the gluten free diet
Where we're focussing our efforts at A Gluten Free Family around coeliac disease and the gluten free diet
* Teaser of next week’s guest episode
Links
Visit our website!
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Listen to last week’s episode with Angelica Pupillo, founder of This Is Your Body
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
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Episode 156
Body image, diet culture and comparisons of ourselves to others are heavy topics but ones that need to happen. Both adults and our younger generations are exposed to so much information, misinformation and damaging images and videos on social media. Physical and mental health issues are continually on the rise. So, how do we start to engage in having these open, honest and hard conversations with not only our teens and children but everyone? My guest on today’s episode is founder of This Is Your Body Nutrition, Angelica Pupillo. We’ll talk about body image issues, our relationship with food and our own bodies and how we can effectively and positively approach these conversations with ourselves and others. What we’ll cover:
- Gel’s own body image story & why she’s so passionate about her work
- Becoming a body image educator and nutritionist
- What trends Gel has witnessed around body image issues & food in younger generations
- Diet culture, weighing children & other toxic issues around diet & body image we now face as a society
- How we can effectively & positively approach these conversations
- Focussing on function versus appearance with our younger generation
- The links between restrictive diets & eating disorders or disordered eating (particularly in relation to coeliac disease & a gluten free diet)
- Mental & physical health impacts of body image issues
- Changes Gel would like to see in our approach to body image within society
- Gel’s work with Embrace Kids through Body Image Movement
Links
This Is Your Body website
Follow Gel on Instagram
Use the code GLUTENFREE10 for 10% off Gel’s teen lunch box eBook
Use code GLUTENFREEPOD10 to get 10% off Gel’s 1:1 program, Body Bop, for your teen
Gel’s book recommendations:
Just Eat It - Laura Thomas
How to Raise an Intuitive Eater - Sumner Brooks and Amee Severson
Intuitive Eating - Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
Gel’s social media account recommendations:
@bodyimagemovement, @tiffhall_xo, @rhitrition, @nadiafelsch, @breeelenehan, @embracehub, @no.food.rules, @nude_nutritionist
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Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
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Episode 155On today's episode of A Gluten Free Podcast my brother Blake and me sit down to talk about all the work and the behind-the-scenes that's gone into building our new website which is now live! We also chat about Blake's recent gut health journey and why he's now gluten free.
What we'll cover:
Wim Hof, Breathwork and cold therapy
Why we decided to build a website for A Gluten Free Family
Combining the skillsets of Bec, Blake and myself in creating the website
What we've learnt from the process of building a website
Blake's recent gut health journey and why he's gone gluten free
How the website is part of our mission to continue helping those in the coeliac disease and gluten free space
Links:
Check out our website!
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
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Episode 154
One thing I think everyone in the world needs right now is some hope. Hope that we can deal with whatever our lives or the world throws at us. Hope that we will find the best way forward. Hope that we have the strength and determination to get there.
Like many in the world right now I struggle with hope sometimes. I often think if what I’m doing is having an impact. I sometimes think hope perhaps is lost. But then… I think about why we MUST have hope. We must have a strong WHY. When we have a strong why, everything else will follow and, yes - hope will be restored! You’ll find out how I have kept hope in my own coeliac and gluten free life and how I am doing my best to share that hope with you to improve your gluten free life too!
Also I’ll discuss our website now being LIVE! Please go and check it out and let me know what you think.
What I’ll cover:
Recapping last week’s episode with Sebastien Sans Gluten founder Sebastien Syidalza
Why we need hope in our lives right now
Why we are working so hard on instilling hope in the coeliac and gluten free community through A Gluten Free Family
How Sebastien found hope while working so hard in creating his gluten free bakery
Update of my conversations with an Australian politician around coeliac disease and the gluten free diet
Teaser of next week’s guest episode
Links
Visit our website! Check it out here!!
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Listen to last week’s episode with Sebastien Sans Gluten founder, Sebastien Syidalza
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
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Episode 153I have been told by so many people in the last few years to visit a very popular gluten free bakery in Leichhardt, Sydney. It's gained a cult following in the coeliac and gluten free community. I had it on my list for a very long time and finally got myself there a few months back and wow... gluten free fam: it lived up to the hype!
My guest on today’s episode is Sebastien Sans Gluten founder, Sebastien Syidalza. We’ll talk about his background working in Paris and London kitchens, creating his own Sydney gluten free bakery, his attention to detail and the immense response from the coeliac and gluten free community since opening his doors.
What we’ll cover: Sebastien’s mission at Sebastien Sans Gluten
Sebastien’s background training in Paris kitchens in the 90s & later meeting his wife in London
Travelling out to Australia with his wife
Working at a Sydney gluten free bakery and learning about coeliac disease and making gluten free food
Transitioning from making gluten containing food to gluten free & the challenges he has faced
Creating & opening *Sebastien Sans Gluten Overwhelming response from the coeliac & gluten free community
General tips around working with gluten free ingredients in the kitchen
Sebastien and his team’s current & future goals with the business Links
Sign up to our website
Sebastien Sans Gluten website
Follow Sebastien Sans Gluten on Instagram & Facebook
Sign Coeliac Australia's petition around the cost of gluten free food
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
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Episode 152Change is inevitable. Change is hard. Change forces us to adopt new habits and ways of doing things. Change helps us grow.
If anything is certain in life, it is that change will occur. It's really the only the only thing we can count on. Nothing stays the same. This couldn't be more true than in our coeliac and gluten free lives. We must come to terms with the fact that our lives change when we have a coeliac disease diagnosis or we go gluten free for another health reason.
We will grieve our former lives before we went gluten free. We will miss how we used to be able to socialise, travel and leave the house without planning and preparing so much. Everything changes once we go gluten free. But, does that have to be a bad thing? Well, that's something I've been battling to answer in my own coeliac and gluten free journey lately. That's what we'll be chatting about on today's episode of Gluten Free Thoughts.
What I'll cover:
Recap on last week's episode with Grace Canning, co-founder of Allergy Life Australia
Grace's acceptance of change and looking at her allergies as an inevitable change in her own life
My own change journey since being diagnosed with coeliac disease and my current frame of mind around change
* Looking back on where I was before my coeliac disease diagnosis and my gratefulness around the change in my life of a diagnosis
How we can reframe change to be a positive
* Teaser of next week's guest episode
LinksSign up to our website! Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
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Episode 151Do you have allergies? Perhaps you or a loved one are experiencing allergy symptoms and wondering whether you should get tested? Allergies are definitely on the rise. More than four million Australians live with an allergy and it's definitely on the rise. Want to learn more about allergies? Well, you're in luck!
My guest on today’s episode is Co-Founder of Allergy Life Australia, Grace Canning. We’ll talk about Grace’s own allergy journey, how allergies affect people’s mental and physical well being, how people living with allergies can advocate for themselves and the importance of having a support network around them.
What we’ll chat about:
What allergies Grace lives with & her allergy diagnosis story
How your allergies have impacted Grace’s life
How Grace manages her allergies on a daily basis
Using an allergy card
The social, emotional & mental health impacts of allergies
The diagnosis process of allergies
How Grace started Allergy Life Australia & the mission of the organisation
The Talking Allergies podcast
Common themes on Talking Allergies podcast
Positives to come out of Grace sharing her own allergy journey and the allergy journey of others
The importance of not be minimise your own allergy journey
What changes Grace would like to see in the future around allergies
* Where Grace is focussing her efforts in raising allergy awareness now and into the future
Links
Allergy Life Australia website
Follow Allergy Life Australia on Instagram, Facebook & Tiktok
Follow & listen to Talking Allergies podcast
Listen to my chat with Melrick on Talking Allergies podcast
Sign up for updates of our website launch!
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
Episode 150
A Gluten Free Podcast
You read that right gluten free fam - we've hit 150 episodes of A Gluten Free Podcast. To celebrate we're sharing a very special announcement. It's something we've been working hard on behind the scenes for a few months now. This announcement is to say thank you for all the support you have given us throughout this podcast and all we're doing in the coeliac and gluten free space.
What I'll cover:
Recap on last week's episode with diabetes educator Cheryl Steele
The importance of having a team around you when dealing with coeliac disease and the gluten free diet
Update on some coeliac disease advocacy I've been working on
Celebrating 150 episodes and 75,000 downloads of the podcast
* Announcement of website launch, merch store and blog
LinksSign up for updates of our website launch! Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 149My guest on today’s episode is Clinical Nurse Consultant & Diabetes Education Services Manager for Western Health, Cheryl Steele. We’ll talk about diabetes signs & symptoms which often fly under the radar. The testing, diagnosis & current treatments & management strategies for the disease & the link between coeliac disease & diabetes.
What we’ll cover: Cheryl’s background & role as a Certified Diabetes Educator & clinical nurse consultant
Common signs & symptoms of diabetes
Difference between Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes
How diabetes is activated
Diabetes testing, diagnosis & various treatments
Ozempic
The link between diabetes & coeliac disease
The current research & studies around diabetes
Links
Diabetes Australia website
Follow Diabetes Australia on Facebook & Instagram
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Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 148
On today's episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I'll talk about how I have been pushing myself outside my comfort zone lately in 3 areas of my coeliac & gluten free life. I'll urge you to think about how you can focus on pushing yourself out of your own comfort zone, whether that be in dealing with a new coeliac diagnosis, learning more about the gluten free diet, learning how to cook & bake at home, dining out or travelling, whatever it is - let's take little steps to get out of our comfort zone in our gluten free lives because that's how we'll grow!
What we’ll cover: Discussing last week's episode with Bask & Co Founder, Janessa Rutter
How Janessa pushed herself out of her own comfort zone to create a great business for the coeliac & gluten free community
How I've been pushing myself out of my comfort zone in my own gluten free life
How I've been working on my own health anxiety since my coeliac disease diagnosis
How I've been working on cooking, baking & learning how to make gluten free food in general at home (through much trial & error!)
Planning more travel & trips post coeliac-disease diagnosis
Focussing on pushing yourself out of your comfort zone in your own gluten free life
Teaser of next week's episode
LinksJoin A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.
Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 147
I have something to admit to you gluten free fam: up until recently - I missed oats. I missed having porridge for breakfast. It was quick, easy & no mucking around. Unfortunately oats can’t be deemed gluten free in Australia - this may change soon so stay tuned. So until that happens Aussies with coeliac or who are gluten free for other reasons might be looking for alternatives. I’m constantly asked “where can I find some decent gluten free granola or porridge that doesn’t taste bad or have a million ingredients in them” - my answer: Bask & Co.
Today I’m joined by the founder to talk about running a successful small business in the gluten free community & what it’s actually like to start from very humble grassroots beginnings to now being stocked on supermarket shelves nationally. When you have passion, purpose & persistence it’s amazing what you can achieve & my guest does this everyday around the clock & the gluten free community is obsessed (including me).
My guest on today’s episode is Bask & Co. founder Janessa Rutter. We’ll talk about the inspiration behind the business, her delicious granola, porridge & granola bar ranges & what it’s actually like running a small gluten free business & finding purpose within the coeliac gluten free community.
What we’ll cover:
- What Bask & Co. is & Janessa’s mission with the business
- Janessa’s own gluten free story
- How Bask & Co. was created
- Being a successful small business in the gluten free community
- Bask & Co. ranges of gluten free granola, porridge & granola bars
- Becoming Coeliac Australia endorsed & how that’s changed the business
- Bask & Co. being involved in A Gluten Free Evening
- Feedback so far from the gluten free community around Bask & Co.
- Being stocked in Woolworths Metro & other news
- Janessa’s current goals with Bask & Co. Links
Visit Bask & Co. online store - Use our code GFFAMILY to save 20% at checkout!
Follow Bask & Co on Instagram & Facebook
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
🤳🏻 ❓ Have a question or comment for the show? Send a 1 minute voicemail to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com & I might chat about it on the show!
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 146
On today's episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I'll talk about the 5 areas of patience I have been working on in my own coeliac & gluten free life. I'll share tools around how I have been trying to improve my patience in all these areas & how my guests have also worked hard on their patience.
In so many areas of our coeliac & gluten free lives we need to be patient. Whether that be obtaining a coeliac disease diagnosis or realising we need to be on a strict 100% gluten free diet for life, researching & learning the basics around coeliac disease & the gluten free diet, travelling & dining out gluten free or the mental health aspects of living gluten free - it's a hell of a lot to deal with. Processes which didn't take us long in the past now take much longer due to planning, preparation, communication or waiting for other reasons. How do we use patience to the best of our ability during these times? I've been working on this question for the past 4 years & I have learnt a lot along the way. I'll be sharing it all with you today. That's what we'll be talking about on today's episode of A Gluten Free Podcast!
What we’ll cover: Patience in the process of being diagnosed with coeliac disease
Patience in learning the basics of coeliac disease & the gluten free diet
Patience in learning to read labels
Patience in navigating dining out & travelling with coeliac disease
Patience in understanding the mental health aspects of living with coeliac disease & being gluten free
Tools I've discovered which have helped improve my patience in these areas of my own coeliac & gluten free life & how you can apply these tools
Teaser of next week's episode
Links*Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupAdvice for those newly diagnosed with coeliac disease with Coeliac Dietitian Kristina Richardson of Coeliac Australia
Tips on How to travel gluten free with Matt Bzdel, creator of Gluten Free Street Gang
Tips on dining out with coeliac disease with founder of Pasta Di Casa, Anthony Dionne
Navigating the mental health impacts of Coeliac Disease a gluten free diet with Psychologist Juliette Thomson
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 145
My guest on today’s episode is gut health ambassador & founder of Nerva & Mindset Health, Alex Naoumidis. We’ll talk about Alex’s coeliac disease diagnosis inspiring research into gut health, what gut-directed hypnotherapy is & how Nerva is using this approach to help manage IBS symptoms for its users. What we’ll cover:
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Alex’s mission with Nerva & Mindset Health
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Alex’s coeliac disease diagnosis story
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Discovering gut-directed hypnotherapy
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Creating Mindset Health
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Defining gut hypnotherapy & the latest research around it
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Working alongside Dr Simone Peters & Monash University in the creation of Nerva
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Theories around the rising prevalence of IBS in Australia & worldwide
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How Nerva works & how it can help manage IBS symptoms
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Feedback from Nerva users so far
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Future goals for Mindset Health & Nerva LinksDownload Nerva
Follow Nerva on Instagram & Facebook
Nerva website
Mindset Health website
Connect with Alex on LinkedIn
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 144
On today's episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I'll talk about how using various methods of consistency & simplicity has improved my own gluten life & how it has the ability to do the same for you. Coeliac disease & the gluten free diet add so much complexity to our lives so how do we work to add consistency & simplicity to help us with all the added stresses? Listen in to hear my thoughts on this!
What we’ll cover: Recap of recent episode with Penny Dellsperger, Health Advocacy of Coeliac Australia
How consistency & simplicity has showed up with podcast guests & in my own gluten free life
5 tools of consistency & simplicity to help improve your coeliac & gluten free life
Teaser of next week's episode
Links Wim Hof breathing Youtube video
Buy Ikigai
Buy Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Resilience Project shop
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 143
My guest on today’s episode is Health Advocacy Officer for Coeliac Australia, Penny Dellsperger. We’ll chat about the recent Sydney Gluten-Free Expo, the petition for a subsidy around the cost of gluten free food, if you can eat gluten in Europe & details of the upcoming International Coeliac Disease Symposium in Sheffield this month.
What we’ll cover: Response of the Gluten-Free Sydney expo
Panel discussion at the Sydney Gluten-Free Expo around the cost of the gluten free diet takeaways
Petition to sign for a subsidy for those with coeliac disease to help with the cost of gluten free food
Recent article about eating gluten in Europe when you live with coeliac disease
Details around the upcoming International Coeliac Disease Symposium in Sheffield, UK
Links*Sign the petition for Affordable Gluten-Free Food: Coeliac Necessity
Coeliac Australia website
International Coeliac Disease Symposium
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Hey gluten free fam - send me a one-way message! Be sure to include your email so I can reply!
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Episode 142
My guest on today’s episode is newly appointed Coeliac Australia CEO, Maryjane Aviles. We’ll talk about her son’s coeliac disease diagnosis inspiring her to apply for this role, a petition calling for a gluten free food subsidy from the government, where Coeliac Australia is now focussing their efforts & the response of the Sydney Gluten Free Expo.
What we’ll cover:* Maryjane’s son’s coeliac disease diagnosis
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Where Coeliac Australia are now focussing their efforts
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The cost of the gluten free diet
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Petition calling for the Australian government to give a monthly subsidy for those with celiac disease to buy gluten free food
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The Sydney Gluten Free Expo
LinksSign the petition for Affordable Gluten-Free Food: Coeliac Necessity
Coeliac Australia’s media response around the cost of the gluten free diet
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Hey gluten free fam - send me a one-way message! Be sure to include your email so I can reply!
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Episode 141Menopause. 50% of the population will go through it at some stage in their lifetime & women with either perimenopause or menopause will experience many symptoms. These symptoms can be anything from hot flushes, night sweats, muscle & joint aches, emotional & hormonal changes & much more. The current awareness, diagnosis & treatments for menopause are quite honestly shocking. We need to do better.
My guest today knows this all-too-well. Being a registered nurse & practising dietitian & having been through an extremely difficult diagnosis herself, she’s now on a mission to help educate others about menopause & help not only the women going through it but also the support network around them, providing them with the knowledge & the tools to help these women in what is otherwise a very overlooked part of their lives. We’ll also chat about the link between coeliac disease, a gluten free diet & menopause.My guest on today’s episode is registered nurse, practising dietitian & founder of Everyday Nutrition, Joanna Baker. We’ll talk about her own menopause journey, the signs & symptoms to look out for, current treatments, information around menopause & the gluten free diet & how we can all help improve awareness around menopause.
What we'll cover:
Joanna's own menopause journey
Defining menopause (what to expect & when to expect it)
Common signs & symptoms of menopause
Lack of understanding of menopause from health professionals
Increased risks associated with menopause
How to obtain a menopause diagnosis & why it’s important
Current treatments & management strategies for menopause
Misinformation around HRT
How diet, exercise & other factors play a central role in menopause management
Importance of plant variety & other factors of a gluten free diet which can help minimise the risks associated with menopause
* Where Joanna is now focussing your work efforts
Links:
Follow Joanna Baker on Instagram & Facebook
Joanna's new ebook: The Hot Girls Guide to Perimenopause & Menopause – ebook USE CODE: ‘Imahotgirl’ for a FREE download
Australasian Menopause Society
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit the Lifeline website here
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
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The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. I
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Episode 140
What we’ll cover: A tough conversation I recently had around coeliac disease & the gluten free diet & what I learnt from it
How we bring our emotions with us when engaging in hard conversations around coeliac disease & a gluten free diet
How can we engage in positive & productive gluten free conversations
The importance of listening
Reflecting on last week's episode with The Gut Friendly Dietitian, Geraldine Perez
Teaser of next week's guest episode Links
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Hey gluten free fam - send me a one-way message! Be sure to include your email so I can reply!
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Episode 139
My guest on today’s episode is accredited practising dietitian & founder of The Gut Friendly Dietitian, Geraldine Perez. We’ll talk about the symptoms, known causes & current management strategies for IBS. We’ll also explore the low FODMAP diet, SIBO & how coeliac disease & a gluten free diet crosses over with IBS. What we’ll cover: Geraldine’s role as a certified practising dietitian & founder of The Gut Friendly Dietitian
Defining IBS & exploring the symptoms, causes & treatments
Defining the low FODMAP diet & how it can help IBS sufferers
Visceral hypersensitivity
SIBO - symptoms, causes & treatments
A gluten free diet in relation to the above conditions
Where Geraldine is focussing her efforts now & into the future Links*Follow Geraldine on Instagram & Facebook
The Gut Friendly Dietitian website
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Hey gluten free fam - send me a one-way message! Be sure to include your email so I can reply!
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Episode 138On today's episode of Gluten Free Thoughts we'll be chatting gluten free maths gluten free fam! Don't worry... I hate maths & I'm not really good at it either so we'll keep it really simple - I promise! We'll only be talking about addition & subtraction in our coeliac & gluten free lives. So much is taken away from us when we're diagnosed with coeliac disease (obviously gluten is taken out of our lives). With gluten taken out we need to replace it with something, much like we do whenever we take something away from our lives - it needs to be replaced by something to fill its place & return our bodies to where they naturally want to exist: in homeostasis.
What we'll cover:
My recent experience taking a course of antibiotics & using probiotics
How we can break down complex health conditions into what we can take away from our lives & add back in to help our bodies return to homeostasis
Reflecting on last week's episode with Sally Marchini
How having a coeliac disease diagnosis & going gluten free forces us to add in other things to counteract taking gluten out of our lives
Adding in positive experiences, nutrition & social
* What I've added into my life since my coeliac disease diagnosis, going gluten free & becoming a parent
Teaser of next week's episode
Links
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Hey gluten free fam - send me a one-way message! Be sure to include your email so I can reply!
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Episode 137
WARNING: this episode contains information & in depth discussions around miscarriage & infertility. If you're not comfortable with these topics please skip this episode & return when you are.
Amongst the between 200 - 300 symptoms of coeliac disease are unfortunately infertility & miscarriage. Infertility affects about 1 in 6 Australian couples who are trying to fall pregnant & miscarriages occur in at least 15% of confirmed pregnancies but the actual miscarriage rate is likely to be much higher, estimated to be around 1 in 4 pregnancies. Given the physical, mental & emotional trauma of infertility & miscarriage, clearly this is a discussion which needs way more attention.
My guest today is well aware of these issues. Being an accredited practising dietitian specialising in female fertility nutrition & personally having been through a diagnosis of diabetes & coeliac disease which complicated her own pregnancy - she’s here to help guide women throughout their fertility journey in what can otherwise be an extremely confusing & contradictory area.
My guest on today’s episode is accredited practising dietitian & founder of Marchini Nutrition, Sally Marchini. We’ll talk about Sally’s personal coeliac & diabetes journey, the relationship between coeliac disease & fertility issues & how to optimise gluten free nutrition before & during pregnancy.
What we’ll cover:
- Sally’s background & work as a dietitian & speciality in gluten free fertility nutrition
- Sally’s own coeliac disease & diabetes journey
- How coeliac disease can affect fertility & pregnancies
- Coeliac disease affecting both male & female fertility
- Coeliac disease connection to PCOS, Endometriosis, infertility, miscarriage, low iron & nutrient deficiencies
- Specific advice around the gluten free diet & fertility/ pregnancy
- Fertility gluten free diet supplementation
- Sally’s pregnancy issues when diagnosed with diabetes
- Where Sally is focussing her work Links
Marchini Nutrition
Follow Sally on Facebook & Instagram
Thriving Gluten Free Webinar recording
Kim Faulkner Hogg
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Hey gluten free fam - send me a one-way message! Be sure to include your email so I can reply!
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Episode 136So much is taken away from our lives when we're diagnosed with coeliac disease or we go gluten free for another reason. Spontaneity & the ability to eat at a new place at the drop of a hat are things we often lose. We grieve our former lives before gluten was out of the picture. So how do we gain some control back from all that's taken from us? On today's episode we'll explore how to take the power back in our own gluten free lives.
What we’ll cover: How so much is taken away from our lives when diagnosed with coeliac disease or we go gluten free for other reasons
Exploring episode with founder of Pasta Di Casa, Anthony Dionne around dining out safely with coeliac disease
Joining our Facebook group to suggest & ask about more topics for the podcast
Reflecting on Juan De La Cruz episode last week & how turning a positive into a negative can help us take the power back in our gluten free lives
* Teaser of next week's episode
Links
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Hey gluten free fam - send me a one-way message! Be sure to include your email so I can reply!
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Episode 135* Just a heads up if you’re watching the current Season 16 of Masterchef Australia or if you're planning to & living overseas where it will be replayed - this episode will have a few spoilers *
My guest on today’s episode is Masterchef Australia contestant & Argentinian gluten free cook, Juan De La Cruz Torales Villareal. We’ll talk about his Argentinian background, his partner’s coeliac disease diagnosis inspiring him to experiment with gluten free cooking & his experience on Masterchef Australia.
What we’ll cover:
- Juan’s upbringing in Argentina & how food played a central part to his early life
- Being on a pop star show
- Travelling & experiencing various cultures throughout the world
- Coming to Australia & meeting his partner
- His partner’s coeliac disease diagnosis & how this inspired his love of experimenting with making gluten free food
- Experience on Masterchef Australia
- What Juan has taken away from his experience on the show
- Juan's future plans Links
Follow Juan on Instagram, Facebook & Tiktok
Watch Masterchef Season 16 on Channel 10
Buy Juan’s Blended game
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Follow @a.gffamily on Instagram to find out where A Gluten Free Evening will be heading next!
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 134In Zen Buddhism there's a concept known as 'Beginner's Mindset' or 'Beginner's Mind'. This approach invites us to approach new challenges, exercises, studies & habits with open-mindedness & letting go of preconceptions.
You might be wondering... great, so how does this apply to our coeliac & gluten free lives? Well that's what I'll be discussing in today's episode of Gluten Free Thoughts. Applying this concept to our gluten free lives will allow us to be open to others' experiences, thoughts & opinions. If we approach issues or challenges in out gluten free lives rather than entering into them with preconceptions, opinions & assumptions we'll open our self to new perspectives & it will help us grow. Let's admit it - we all don't know everything & we're all students of our coeliac & gluten free journeys. But we're all learning as we go & that's what it's all about!
What we’ll cover: Recapping last episode around dining out safely coeliac disease with founder of Pasta Di Casa, Anthony Dionne
Defining beginner's mindset
How beginner's mindset can be applied to our gluten free lives
How I've used a beginner's mindset in my own coeliac & gluten free journey
* Teaser of next week's episode
Links
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 133My guest on today’s episode is head chef & founder of Pasta Di Casa, Anthony Dionne. We’ll discuss tips & strategies for how to dine out safely with coeliac disease. From who to speak to at restaurants or cafes, what questions to ask, common mistakes, & the importance of having a support network who can advocate for you. This will help not only those newly diagnosed with coeliac disease or just beginning their gluten free journey but it'll also be a helpful reminder to gluten free veterans!
What we'll cover:
Pasta Di Casa news & updates
Tips around how to effectively order coeliac-safe gluten free food when dining out from the unique insight of being a chef with coeliac disease
Researching & calling ahead at restaurants
Which staff to speak to at an establishment & what questions to ask
Most common mistakes/ risks for cross contamination when dining out
Importance of having supportive friends & family who advocate with & for you
* Sharing resources
LinksPasta Di Casa website
Follow Pasta Di Casa on Instagram & Facebook Download the Find Me Gluten Free App on App Store or Android
Coeliac Australia on eating out gluten free
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 132
A Gluten Free PodcastHow comfortable are you in speakig up & advocating for yourself in your gluten free life?
On today's episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I'll discuss how important it is to speak up & advocate for ourselves in our own coeliac disease & gluten free journeys. Communicating our needs effectively to others is an essential tool especially when we live with coeliac disease or we're gluten free for other reasons. In this episode I'll share my top 5 tips that I've learnt to help me advocate for myself in my own gluten free life. I hope it can help you also! What we’ll cover: Recapping last week's episode with Jason Elmore, Find Me Gluten Free app founder
Jason's reminder to be your own best advocate in your gluten free life
My top 5 self-advocacy tips from my own gluten free journey
Teaser of next week's guest episode
Links
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 131
My guest on today’s episode is founder of the app Find Me Gluten Free, Jason Elmore. We’ll talk about how his coeliac disease diagnosis inspired him to create the app, how to use it, some of the new features & where he’s hoping to take it in the future.
What we’ll cover: Find Me Gluten Free’s mission
Jason’s coeliac disease diagnosis story
How Find Me Gluten Free began & what it’s turned into today
How to use the Find Me Gluten Free app & it’s various features
Paid versus premium app options
New app features
Leaving good & bad reviews
Future plans & teasers for the app
LinksDownload the Find Me Gluten Free App on App Store or Android
Find Me Gluten Free app website
Follow Find Me Gluten Free on Instagram, Facebook & Tiktok
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 130Do you make a lot of assumptions in your gluten free life?
On today's episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I'll discuss how making assumptions in our gluten free lives can be dangerous. We can assume various things with our health & be wrong. We can assume a venue or business won't be able to cater for us or create safe gluten free food & be pleasantly proved wrong. On the other hand, we can assume a venue will be able to help us & be let down. If we're not careful we can begin to assume too much in our gluten free lives. Find out my own gluten free assumptions & how I've been doing my best to train myself out of it on today's episode! What we’ll cover: How health assumptions took over my life pre-coeliac disease diagnosis
How assumptions can show up in our own coeliac & gluten free lives
Assuming a place will cater for you with coeliac disease without doing research or communicating to staff
Assuming a venue will not be able to cater for you & they actually can
My own recent experiences of assuming places aren't able to cater for my coeliac disease & gluten free diet but they actually have
Others' assumptions about our gluten free diet, often thinking we are following a diet trend
Why we as human beings assume things
How the founder of OMG Decadent Donuts Australia didn't assume anything when he started his donut business
* Teaser of next week's guest episode
Links
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 129My guest on today’s episode is OMG Decadent Donuts founder, David Moore. We’ll talk about his background in hospitality leading to PTSD, the story behind OMG Decadent Donuts Australia & how they incorporate their values of inclusivity & fun in everything their brand encompasses. What we’ll cover: What OMG Decadent Donuts are & what their mission is
David’s background in the hospitality industry as a former chef & restaurant owner
Losing The Drift restaurant in the Brisbane floods leading to David’s PTSD journey
How David came up with the idea for OMG Decadent Donuts
Why David decided to make the donuts gluten free, vegan & free from major allergens
OMG Decadent Donuts’ focus on inclusivity & fun
Response from the coeliac & gluten free community
Winning Best Fast Food at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2024
Future plans & teasers for OMG Decadent Donuts Links*OMG Decadent Donuts website
Follow OMG Decadent Donuts on Instagram,
Facebook
& Tiktok
Buy tickets to A Gluten Free Evening 🥳
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 128
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll talk about the importance of asking for help, advice or guidance in our coeliac disease & gluten free lives. I'll share some personal stories about how asking for help in my own medical journey & how allowing people to help me has changed my life since my diagnosis. It's important to remember it takes a gluten free village for someone living with coeliac disease. If people are offering their help - take them up on it. You don't need to go through it alone! Listen to this episode to learn how this has been a pivotal part of my gluten free journey.
What I’ll cover: Why asking for help in our coeliac disease & gluten free is important
The amount of resources of available for your coeliac & gluten free life
My own experience of asking for help throughout my coeliac disease & gluten free journey
My current health experiences & learning through my coeliac experience to ask for help
Accepting help from others & not feeling you need to go through something yourself
Creating a supportive network & community around you
Teaser of next week’s guest episode LinksBuy tickets to A Gluten Free Evening 🥳*
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Send us a Text Message.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 127
My guest on today’s episode is Associate Professor, gastroenterologist & coeliac disease researcher, Jason Tye-Din. We’ll talk about his own allergy journey & personal connection to coeliac disease, developing simple diagnoses, gluten exposure testing, possible preventions for this condition & the mental health research around coeliac disease. What we’ll cover: Jason’s personal journey of living with a peanut allergy
Jason’s wife’s coeliac disease diagnosis
Developing simple & effective diagnoses: Interleukin 2 (possibility of avoiding gluten challenge & gastroscopy in future)
Stool & urine gluten exposure testing
The current research into brain fog & other various mental health associations with coeliac disease
Disorder of the gut/brain axis (DGBI), gut hypnotherapy & the gut microbiome
Australia first ENDIA study (Environmental Determinants of Islet Autoimmunity) in relation to Type 1 Diabetes & coeliac disease research
How to get involved & find out more about the research & trials
LinksWEHI website
Current coeliac disease clinical trials
Buy tickets to A Gluten Free Evening 🥳
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 126
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll talk about the positives to come out of my coeliac disease diagnosis & being on a gluten free diet. Although there are many negatives that come with coeliac disease & the gluten free diet, it's so important to highlight the positives. It's also Coeliac Disease Awareness Month, so what better time to chat about this!?
What I’ll cover: Listing the negative aspects of coeliac disease & the gluten free diet we often discuss on this show
Recapping Belinda Whelan's episode & highlighting her perspective of a coeliac disease diagnosis forcing her to advocate for herself & her children
5 positives to come from my own coeliac disease diagnosis & now living gluten free
Why we started A Gluten Free Evening
Teaser of next week’s guest episode LinksBuy tickets to A Gluten Free Evening 🥳*
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 125My guest on today’s episode is certified holistic health coach & host of The Healthy Celiac Podcast, Belinda Whelan. We’ll talk about her coeliac disease diagnosis which inspired her to help others in the coeliac community through her podcast & business, the idea of bio-individuality & tips around how to recover after being glutened.
What we'll cover:
Belinda's coeliac disease & gluten free journey
* Physical & mental health issues pre & post-diagnosis
How Belinda's relationship with health professionals has changed since a coeliac disease diagnosis
Becoming a certified holistic health coach & starting The Healthy Celiac
Bio-individuality & nurturing our own unique bodies
Tips for recovering from being glutened
The Healthy Celiac Podcast
Upcoming news & teasers from Belinda
LinksBuy tickets to A Gluten Free Evening 🥳*
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Follow Belinda Whelan on Instagram &
Facebook
Listen to The Healthy Celiac Podcast
The Healthy Celiac website
You’ve Been Glutened! Now What? Episode
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 124
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss how perfection is an unreal expectation, especially when we're dealing with chronic autoimmune diseases such as coeliac disease & living our gluten free lives. Instead, I'll talk about how we can reframe our mindsets around perfection to help us move forward in a positive way.
What I’ll cover: Recap of last week's guest episode with founder of Low Tox Life, Alexx Stuart
The unrealistic expectation of perfection & why we should avoid that thinking when gluten free
How we can focus on one thing at a time in our gluten free lives
Teaser of next week’s guest episode LinksBuy tickets to A Gluten Free Evening 🥳
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 123
My guest on today’s episode is founder of Low Tox Life, Alexx Stuart. We’ll talk about Alexx’s gluten free & overall health journey, the impact of low tox methods on the gut microbiome & some low tox tips for you to implement in your own home, body & mind.
What we’ll cover: Alexx’s gluten free journey
Mould illness
Creating Low Tox Life
Low Tox in the body, home & mind
Low Tox impacts on the gut microbiome
Finding the balance of low tox in our information-overloaded world
Top low-tox tips to implement in our gluten free lives
Future plans for Low Tox Life
Links
Follow Low Tox Life on Instagram
& Facebook
Low Tox Life website
Buy A Gluten Free Evening tickets here
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 122
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss how we should be rethinking the concept of ‘good’ & ‘bad’ in regards to our relationship to food & living gluten free.
What I’ll cover: Recap of last week's guest episode with Thanh Truong, A.K.A ‘Fruit Nerd’
What does ‘good’ & ‘bad’ actually mean in our gluten free lives?
Why I believe good & bad food & being good or bad is an archaic idea
Good & bad concepts in modern diet culture
Doing our best to not judge ourselves too harshly & trying to keep everything in balance as best we can
Changing the meaning of the ‘cheat meal’ or ‘cheat day’ within the gluten free community
How we can begin to change this conversation
Teaser of next week’s guest episode LinksBuy A Gluten Free Evening tickets here
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 121
My guest on today’s episode is fruiterer & produce expert, Thanh Truong. We’ll talk about Thanh’s passion for fruit & veg, tips around purchasing, storing & eating fruit & veg, bust some myths around these foods & learn about Thanh’s new book ‘Don’t Buy Fruit & Veg Without Me’. What we’ll cover: Thanh’s background & where his passion for fruit & veg began
Importance of fruit & veg as part of a balanced diet & our overall health
Tips on how to buy fruit & veg
Is there such a thing as ‘perfect’ fruit & veg?
Picking, storing & eating fruit & vegetables to extend life & quality
Organic versus non-organic fruit & vegetables
Thanh’s book & what else he’s up to in the future Links*Buy Don't Buy Fruit & Veg Without Me
Follow Thanh on Instagram &
Tiktok Buy A Gluten Free Evening tickets here
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 120
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss how we can let go of what we can’t control & take action on the things we can control in our gluten free lives. I'll also discuss the concepts of 'alive time & dead time' & the 'body budget'. What I’ll cover: Wrapping up Coeliac Awareness Week 2024
Reflecting on Dinesh Palipana's episode last week
Alive time & dead time
How letting go of what we can’t control & taking action on what we can control in our lives helps us
The body budget
Teaser of next week’s guest episode
LinksBuy A Gluten Free Evening tickets here
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 117
My guest on today’s episode is doctor, lawyer, disability advocate, researcher & author, Dinesh Palipana. We’ll talk about his car accident leading to quadriplegia, mental health issues prompting his coeliac disease diagnosis & how being a patient in hospital changed his mindset on his current career in the medical system.
What we’ll cover: Dinesh’s background, car accident & subsequent injuries resulting in quadriplegia
How being a patient with medical training changed Dinesh’s perspective & gave him a unique level of empathy in the doctor/ patient dynamic
Dinesh’s coeliac disease diagnosis stemming from mental health issues
How Dinesh has used a growth mindset, gratitude & perspective from his background in Sri Lanka to face the challenges throughout his life
Links
Follow Dinesh on Linked In &
Instagram
Buy 'Stronger'
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Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
If you're struggling with your mental health please reach out to LIFELINE or call 13 11 14 Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 119
My guest on today’s episode is blogger & creator, Kati Keksi. We’ll chat about where to find the best gluten free easter eggs, chocolate & hot cross buns with her online guide, the impact her work is having on the gluten free community & what other future projects she’s working on.
We’ll cover: Kati’s gluten free journey
Why Kati started her website, Facebook page & Instagram account
Aussie Gluten Free Easter Egg Guide
Kati’s top gluten free easter picks
* What other future projects Kati is working on
Links2024 Aussie Gluten Free Easter Eggs Australia
Kati Keksi Facebook Page
Follow Kati on Instagram
Kati Keksi Website
Buy A Gluten Free Evening tickets here 🎫Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group 📲
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 117
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss the incredibly positive impacts of being kind, helping others & random acts of kindness in our gluten free journeys. What I’ll cover: Coeliac Australia's Theme for Coeliac Awareness Week 2024
How my coeliac disease diagnosis eventually happened
A message to someone who doesn’t understand coeliac disease & the gluten free diet (Timestamp 21:49 - 26:25)
What we can all do to help raise coeliac disease awareness during Coeliac Awareness Week 2024
LinksBuy A Gluten Free Evening tickets here
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 116
My guest on today’s episode is Dietitian & Health Advocacy Officer for Coeliac Australia, Penny Dellsperger. We’ll talk about Coeliac Australia’s campaign for Coeliac Awareness Week 2024, “Think outside the gut & ask yourself, could it be coeliac disease?”
What we’ll cover:
- Coeliac Australia’s campaign for Coeliac Awareness Week 2024
- Why Coeliac Australia have focussed on non-gut related symptoms of coeliac disease
- Penny’s own non-gut related coeliac disease symptoms pre-coeliac diagnosis
- Mental health issues associated with undiagnosed coeliac disease
- Lack of awareness amongst health professionals & how we can improve it
- How we can all help spread the word this Coeliac Awareness Week 2024
Links
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Email aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com to be on the waitlist for A Gluten Free Evening
Coeliac Australia’s campaign for Coeliac Awareness Week 2024
Self Assessment ToolGet in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 115
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss the incredibly positive impacts of being kind, helping others & random acts of kindness in our gluten free journeys.
What I’ll cover: Context of how I found Gluten Free Street Gang in my own gluten free journey
Reflecting on Matt Bzdel's interview last week & how Matt has helped the gluten free community
Introducing random acts of kindness in your gluten free lives
Teaser of next week's guest episode
Links
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 114
My guest on today’s episode is creator of Gluten Free Street Gang, Matt Bzdel. We’ll talk about his gluten free & IBS journey, creating his account & what it’s now evolved into & some handy tips for travelling gluten free.
What we’ll cover: Matt’s gluten free & IBS journey
Advice for those newly diagnosed with IBS or navigating a gluten free diet
Starting the account Gluten Free Street Gang & how it’s evolved
Tips for travelling gluten free
Matt’s gluten free bucket list
Future plans for Matt & Gluten Free Street Gang
Links
Follow Matt on Instagram
& Tiktok
Buy Gluten Free Street Gang Merch
Buy A Gluten Free Evening tickets 🎫
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 113
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss the importance of implementing self-care strategies when you've glutened & the importance of giving feedback to restaurants or cafes to help spread more awareness for coeliac disease & the gluten free diet.
What I’ll cover: Reflection on Aimee Vivian's interview last week
Aimee Vivian's experience of being glutened
Importance of self-care when you've been glutened
Why you should leave reviews (both good & bad) for cafes & restaurants
Why criticism is necessary for bad experiences
Remembering to share your good experiences
Links
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Buy Tickets to A Gluten Free Evening Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 112
My guest on today’s episode is Capital FM Radio Presenter, Aimee Vivian. We’ll talk about what it’s like being a radio presenter with coeliac disease & IBS, the mental health aspects of living with these conditions & why Aimee feels it’s so important to use her platform to create further awareness.
What we’ll cover: Aimee’s recent gluten exposure & how she recovered
Aimee’s coeliac disease & IBS diagnoses
The mental health aspects of both conditions
How seeing a dietitian & gut psychotherapist helped
Being a radio presenter with coeliac disease & IBS
How Aimee organised gluten free food at her wedding
Links
Follow Aimee on Instagram & Tik Tok
Listen to Aimee on Capital FM
Buy A Gluten Free Evening tickets 🎫
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 111
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss the importance of being open minded, remaining curious & listening to our bodies in own coeliac & gluten free journey.
What I’ll cover: Reflecting on my episode last week with certified Wim Hof Instructor, Benjamin Berry
How remaining open-minded has been a pivotal part of my own coeliac & gluten free journey & why it is so important in our gluten free lives
The importance of truly listening to our bodies & tuning into what our body is trying to tell us
How are you remaining curious & open-minded in your own gluten free life?
* Teaser of next week’s guest episode
Links
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 110
My guest on today’s episode is certified Wim Hof Method, Oxygen Advantage & Cold Exposure Facilitator, Benjamin Berry. We’ll talk about his back injury journey, how breathwork & cold exposure can help support our physical, mental & emotional health & how you can apply these tools in your own gluten free life.
What we’ll cover:
- Benny’s back injury, surgery & chronic pain journey while working in emergency services
- How using breathwork & working on trauma with a CHEK practitioner helped Benny obtain pain relief
- Becoming a Wim Hof Instructor
- How breathwork & cold exposure can help us physically, mentally & emotionally
- How you can apply breathwork & cold exposure in your own gluten free lives
- Sol House Studio & Conscious Club
Links
Follow Your Mate Benny on Instagram
Sol House Studio website
Conscious ClubWim Hof Breathing Exercise on Youtube
Nick Perry, CHEK practitioner website
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 109
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss the domino effect related to coeliac disease & the gluten free diet as well as the cost it has, not only on the individual living with this chronic autoimmune disease but also their family, friends, work, the medical system, education system & the health system. What I’ll cover: Domino effect of coeliac disease & the gluten free diet
How not only the individual with diagnosed or undiagnosed coeliac disease is effected
How friends, family, the workforce, health system & education system is effected by coeliac disease
How we have the ability to change things
Where I feel a change is needed in our approach to coeliac disease & the gluten free diet to create a positive domino effect Links*
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 108
On today’s first episode of Gluten Free Thoughts for 2024 I’ll share 7 tools to help you invest in yourself within your own coeliac disease and gluten free journey. It’s the beginning of the year & I know you’re already being pulled in a million different directions and it’s hard to know where to focus our energy. I want to ask you: what are you doing for yourself this year to help you grow as someone living with coeliac disease or who’s gluten free for other reasons? Over the past few years of my coeliac disease & gluten free journey I’ve learnt some very helpful tools and I want to share them here with you today. We will also be discussing several of these tools in more depth throughout the podcast this year. What I’ll cover: Quitting or limiting alcohol
Getting morning sunlight, moving our bodies & sleep
Journaling & practising gratitude
Connection with others in the gluten free community
Meditating & practising mindfulness
Eating a well balanced diet
* Helping others
Links
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 107
Today's episode is the last of 2023! It's a Gluten Free Thoughts episode & I’ll reflect on what I focussed on in 2023 & where I’ll be focussing my energy in 2024. Make sure you listen to the end of the ep as I have an announcement! What I’ll cover: How focussed my energy towards 2023 on gratitude
How I’ll be focussing my energy towards a growth mindset in 2024
A tool to use growth mindset in your own gluten free journey
Importance of knowing what’s in your control & how you’re internalising information
* Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Links
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Gingerbread Folk Gluten Free Selection
Use discount code GFFAM1 to save 10% off your order at checkout!
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 106
My guest on today’s episode is psychologist, specialising in eating disorders & body image, Juliette Thomson. We’ll talk about managing our mental health during Christmas & the holiday season when living with coeliac disease, the importance of planning & preparation & how using self-care is pivotal during these times.
What we’ll cover:
- Mentally preparing for Christmas time & the holiday season when living with coeliac disease
- The importance of planning, preparation & offering solutions rather than problems
- How to avoid feeling like a burden at these times
- Dealing with ignorance & insults with curiosity & interest
- Navigating body image issues & disordered eating during these times
Links
Juliette Thomson Website
Follow Juliette on Instagram
Call Lifeline on 13 11 14
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Gingerbread Folk Gluten Free Selection
Use discount code GFFAM1 to save 10% off your order at checkout!
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 105
My guest on today’s episode is Dietitian & Health Advocacy Officer for Coeliac Australia, Penny Dellsperger. We’ll talk about why ‘may contain gluten’ statements exist, why companies choose to use these warnings & summing up the risk versus reward of consuming products with these declarations.
What we’ll cover:
- Defining ‘may contain’ statements
- Why companies choose to use these statements
- What are the risks of consuming products with these disclaimers
- Importance of having regular follow up coeliac disease serology and gastroscopies to show strict adherence to a gluten free diet
- Summing up risk versus reward in regards to may contain gluten statements
Links
What does ‘May Contain Gluten’ Mean? Article by Penny Dellsperger
Ongoing management of Coeliac Disease checklist to share with your health professionals
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Gingerbread Folk Gluten Free Selection
Use discount code GFFAM1 to save 10% off your order at checkout!
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 104
My guests on this week's episode are Associate Professor & gastroenterologist, Jason Tye-Din & Health Advocacy Officer at Coeliac Australia, Penny Desllsperger. We’ll talk about the suitability of oats for Australians with coeliac disease, the studies Professor Tye-Din has worked on & how Australians with coeliac disease can trial oats with their health professionals.
What we’ll cover:
- Professor Tye-Din’s work & association to Coeliac Australia
- Why oats can’t be deemed gluten free within Australia
- Professor Tye-Din's study researching the reaction the protein avenin within oats has in people with coeliac disease
- How Australians can trial oats as part of their gluten free diet
- Professor Tye-Din’s current & future research
Links
Associate Professor Jason Tye-Din’s Current Coeliac Disease Studies at WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) in Melbourne
Coeliac Australia’s FAQ on Oats
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Gingerbread Folk Gluten Free Selection
Use discount code GFFAM1 to save 10% off your order at checkout!
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩
You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 103
On today's episode of Gluten Free Mail I'll read an email sent to me by a listener of the show who shares his struggle to obtain a coeliac disease diagnosis, experiencing mixed messaging from medical professionals and realising the lack of awareness around the gluten free diet.
What I'll cover:
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Initial email explaining why Stephen is sharing his story
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The symptoms Stephen experienced
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The long & confusing process of a coeliac disease diagnosis
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Transitioning to the gluten free diet
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How much awareness is still needed for coeliac disease & the gluten free diet
Links
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Think you might have coeliac disease? Take the Coeliac Australia Self-Assessment Quiz
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 102
My guest on today’s episode is dietitian & nutritionist, Marika Day. We’ll talk about Marika’s coeliac and pregnancy journey so far, overall health & nutritional tips for expectant mothers living with coeliac disease and call out some common myths associated with coeliac disease in relation to pregnancy.
We’ll cover: Marika’s coeliac disease diagnosis as a teenager & transition to gluten free life
Journey to becoming a dietitian and nutritionist
Marika’s pregnancy experience so far and she is managing coeliac disease & the gluten free diet during this time
How women who are currently pregnant or looking to fall pregnant can optimise their nutrition & overall health when living with coeliac disease and following a gluten free diet
* What Marika has planned for the future
LinksFollow Marika Day on Instagram & TikTok
Marika’s podcast about her coeliac disease diagnosis
Join in the discussion on A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for the Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 101
A Gluten Free PodcastOn today's episode I talk about reaching 100 episodes of A Gluten Free Podcast. I asked how I should celebrate this on our Facebook group and an idea which came up a few times was my favourite moments so far. Although it's so hard to choose, here's my top 5 moments!
I'll cover:
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My feelings around the podcast so far and how sharing my own coeliac disease and gluten free journey as well as the stories of many others has been such a life changing experience
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My top 5 moments of the podcast so far
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A big thank you for your support
LinksMoment 5 - Episode 64
Moment 4 - Episode 92
Moment 3 - Episode 82
Moment 2 - Episode 1
Moment 1 - Episode 77
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for the Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 100
My guest on today’s episode is CEO of Coeliac Australia, Fiona Crockett. We’ll talk about the addition of the Gluten Free Living Hub, the latest research on the cost of the gluten free diet & how open communication and working with other countries around the world will help us develop future treatments and an eventual cure for coeliac disease.
What we’ll talk about: The rebranding of the Gluten Free Living hub
Latest on the research of the cost of the gluten free diet
The latest in coeliac disease testing & diagnoses within Australia
Importance of communicating with other coeliac disease organisations around the world
* Research and trials for possible future treatments and an eventual cure
Links
Gluten Free Living Expo
Coeliac Australia website
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for the Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 99
My guest on today’s episode is gastroenterologist at Campbelltown Hospital, Dr. Vincent Ho. We’ll talk about his daughter’s allergy diagnosis inspiring his interest in childhood allergies, the relationship between the gut and the immune system and the current coeliac disease trials he is involved with.
We’ll talk about:
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Dr Ho’s daughter’s anaphylactic reaction inspiring his interest to the relationship between the gut & allergies
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The connection between the gut, the immune system and allergies
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How to care for a baby’s gut health and reduce the risk of allergies from conception to birth and from breastfeeding to introducing solid foods
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Dr Ho's involvement with current coeliac disease trials at Campbelltown Hospital
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Dr Ho’s advice on the inclusion of meat in the diet of those with coeliac disease or those following a gluten free diet for other reasons
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Coeliac disease & its link to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression & neuropathy
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Possible future treatments & cures for coeliac disease
LinksGet involved in the coeliac disease trials at Campbelltown Hospital: Email geclinicaltrials@gmail.com or contact Coeliac Australia
Gut Dr Website
Follow Gut Dr on Instagram & Subscribe to Gut Dr on Youtube
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for the Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 98
Today's episode is the first of a new segment named Gluten Free Mail. I'll read an email sent to me by a listener of the show who shares her daughter's coeliac disease journey.
What I'll cover:
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The initial introductory email from the listener who shares her appreciation for the podcast and how it's helped her in her own journey
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The diagnosis process of the listener's daughter & transition to gluten free life
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The recovery for the listener's daughter & how life has changed for the both of them
Links
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Buy Dear Celiac by Kirsten Adam Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 97
My guest on today’s episode is the creator of Gluten Free Blogger & author of Delicious Gluten Free Meals, Sarah Howells. We’ll talk about the difficulties of navigating a coeliac disease and Graves' disease diagnosis at a young age, creating her blog and social media following, tips for cooking gluten free on a budget and the details of her new cookbook. What we'll cover:
* Sarah’s coeliac disease & Graves’ disease diagnoses
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Navigating life with two autoimmune diseases at a young age & transition to gluten free life
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Sarah’s determination to inject positivity into the gluten free community by sharing recipes, experiences and ideas
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Tips for cooking gluten free on a budget
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Details of the new cookbook Delicious Gluten Free Meals
LinksBuy Delicious Gluten Free Meals on Amazon & Booktopia
Follow Sarah Howells on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok & Youtube
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for the Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 96My guest on today’s episode is founder of Free From & Allergy, Marie Kinsella. We’ll talk about how her daughter’s allergies inspired the business, creating a network for those in the Australian allergy & free-from community and what attendees can expect from the upcoming Free From & Allergy shows.
What we'll cover:
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Marie's daughter's anaphylactic diagnosis & family journey with her allergies
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How allergies & dietary requirements are growing in Australia & worldwide
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Creating Allergy & Free From & its mission
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Details of the upcoming Allergy & Free From shows
LinksBuy Tickets to the Free From & Allergy Show *Please note - Mariemistakenly says the location for the show is Sydney Showgrounds, but is the International Convention Centre, Sydney* Follow Free From & Allergy on Instagram & Facebook
Join the conversation on A Gluten Free Podcast facebook group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for the Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 95
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I will talk about how Italy have passed a law to screen all Italians aged 1-17 for both coeliac disease and Type 1 Diabetes. How will this change the future of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet? That's what we'll discuss today.
What I’ll cover:* Italy passing a law to screen all people aged 1-17 for both coeliac disease & type 1 diabetes
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The importance of catching coeliac disease early
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How Italy currently supports people with coeliac disease
How the rest of the world can learn from Italy's law
Links*AiC Article: "Celiac Disease and Type 1 Diabetes Pediatric Screening is the Law"
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title A Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 94My guest on today’s episode is founder of The Gluten Free Athlete, Angus Hanrahan. We’ll talk about his coeliac disease diagnosis, the importance of physical and mental health while following a gluten free diet, tips for gluten free nutrition and exercise and his mission for The Gluten Free Athlete. What we’ll cover:* Angus’ coeliac disease diagnosis coinciding with an AFL draft
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His experience of transitioning to the gluten free diet and the struggles he faced as a male educating those around him
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The importance of maintaining physical & mental health with coeliac disease and a gluten free diet
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Tips for fitness and nutrition while following a gluten free diet
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The mission of The Gluten Free Athlete
LinksThe Gluten Free Athlete website
Follow The Gluten Free Athlete on Instagram
Join Gluten Free Sport Support Group
Nicola Browne Interview
Join the conversation on A Gluten Free Podcast facebook group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for the Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 93
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I will talk about the importance of changing the conversation around coeliac disease and the gluten free diet in the modern diet culture war. Many still believe coeliac disease and the gluten free diet is a trend or that we are on the diet temporarily. How do we change others' perspectives?
What I’ll cover:* The modern diet culture war
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How coeliac disease and the gluten free diet are different from diet culture
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How to begin to change the conversation of the gluten free diet in diet culture
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The importance of having difficult conversations around diet culture and coeliac disease and the gluten free diet
Links
Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title A Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 92
My guest on today’s episode is clinical psychologist & eating disorder clinician, Juliette Thomson. We’ll define eating disorders & body image, discuss signs and symptoms of someone struggling with coeliac disease and provide helpful tips for how to navigate the psychological impacts of living with coeliac disease and following a gluten free diet.
What we’ll cover:* Juliette’s daughter’s coeliac disease diagnosis
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Juliette’s experiences in private psychological practice, hospitals & eating disorder services and how her daughter’s diagnosis changed her approach to psychology
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Defining eating disorders & body image (particularly in relation to coeliac disease)
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Signs & symptoms of mental health issues and how they may manifest themselves in someone living with coeliac disease or being on a strict gluten free diet
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Using communication and expressing our needs when dealing with the anxiety around cross contamination and people making food for us with coeliac disease
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The mental health impacts of coeliac disease & tips on how listeners can improve their own mental health or for someone close to them living with coeliac disease
Links
Juliette Thomson Psychology website
thrivingcoeliac.com
Follow Juliette on Instagram
Listen to The Sisterhood Downloads podcast
R U OK DAY Website
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title A Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit their website here
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 91
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I will focus on finding your ‘why’ when living with coeliac disease and following a gluten free diet. It can often be difficult when we worry, plan and prepare all the time that we forget why we are putting in so much effort when following a strict gluten free diet. Today we will talk about how we can remember why we are doing it.
What I’ll cover:* How things have changed in my life lately and losing track of my ‘why’
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The importance of asking yourself the question: why are you doing this?
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Example of me using the 3 whys
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How using the ‘3 whys’ tactic can help you
Links
The Theory Of The 3 Whys
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title A Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 90My guest on today’s episode is former Masterchef Australia contestant & author of the new cookbook ‘The Very Hungry Coeliac’, Melanie Persson. We’ll talk about Mel’s recent gluten free travels in Japan, the details of her new cookbook & some tips for making gluten free food on a budget.
What we’ll talk about:* Mel’s recent travels to Japan and some gluten free tips for travelling with coeliac disease in general
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Inspiration for making the new cookbook, The Very Hungry Coeliac* Details of recipes in the cookbook
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Redefining what food can be made gluten free
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Tips for making gluten free food on a budget
LinksBuy The Very Hungry Coeliac via booktopiaFollow Mel on Instagram, Tiktok & Facebook Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title A Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 89
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I talk about how procrastinating is part of our lives for those of us with coeliac disease and living on a strict gluten free diet. I'll talk about some approaches I take to help me get things done which might help you to!
What I’ll cover:
* What I have been putting off in my coeliac and gluten free journey lately
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The importance of not letting things pile up, especially with our health
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Examples of how procrastinating can show up in our coeliac and gluten free lives
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The power of making lists and checking tasks off
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title A Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 88
My guest on today’s episode is fellow coeliac podcaster, Lorin Smith. We’ll talk about her coeliac disease and Type 1 diabetes diagnoses, living in the US and travelling internationally with these diseases, and sharing her stories to help the gluten free community with her new show, Good Gluten Free Grub Podcast.
We’ll talk about:
* Lorin’s coeliac disease diagnosis
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Living with both these diseases in the United States
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Travelling & other tips for living gluten free with coeliac disease
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Type 1 diabetes diagnosis
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The Good Gluten Free Grub Podcast
LinksFollow Lorin on Instagram & Tiktok
Listen to The Good Gluten Free Grub Podcast Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for the Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 87
On today’s episode I talk about how I thought I was dying before my coeliac disease diagnosis and why I began to create a journal of that time. I’ll talk about the importance of keeping a journal and how it has helped me so much.
What I’ll cover:* My state of mind and body before my coeliac disease diagnosis
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Starting my letter to my eldest daughter & continuing to journal after my coeliac disease diagnosis
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Finding the work of Hugh Van Cyclunberg from The Resilience Project & The Imperfects Podcasts
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Why it helps to write down your thoughts, feelings and physical and mental health symptoms
Links
Buy The Resilience Project Book on Boooktopia
Buy The Resilience Project Wellbeing Journal
The Imperfects Podcast
If you or someone you know is struggling ring Lifeline on 13 11 14 Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title A Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 86
My guest on today’s episode is Founder of TWØBAYS Brewing Co., Richard Jeffares. We’ll talk about Richard’s coeliac disease diagnosis, what inspired him to create Twø Bays Brewing & the science involved in creating quality gluten free beer.
What we’ll cover:* Richard’s coeliac diagnosis & how it changed his entire life
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Richard’s long-standing love of beer & trip to the U.S discovering successful gluten free breweries
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Creating Twø Bays Beer & the response from the Australian gluten free community
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Alternative grains, the process of creating quality gluten free beer & Richard’s views on ‘low-gluten’ & ‘gluten-reduced’ beer
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Teasers & upcoming releases from Twø Bays
LinksTwø Bays Brewing website
Follow Twø Bays Brewing on Instagram & Facebook
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for the Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 85On today’s episode I talk about how we can turn our coeliac disease and living a gluten free life into a superpower. If you’re like me, you’ve made many mistakes and faced a fair few challenges in your gluten free journey. How can we take our own experiences and help others in their own gluten free journey? In my opinion, if we can then it's definitely a superpower!
What I’ll cover:* The power of listening to others, having empathy & being full present for them
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Sharing our experiences, especially when dining out
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Focussing on spreading awareness about coeliac disease & the gluten free diet at any opportunity
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title A Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 84
My guest on today’s episode is owner & head chef of Bistro On Beaton, Cory Keating. We’ll talk about how Cory’s love for gluten free food began, the response from starting Bistro On Beaton & Cory’s mission to change the stigma around ‘gluten free’ for the better.
What we’ll cover:* Cory’s background & how he began making gluten free food
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Starting up Bistro On Beaton & the response from the gluten free community
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Cory’s approach to gluten free food preparation, precautions & the menu
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Changing the stigma around gluten free food
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Future plans for Bistro On Beaton and Cory himself
Links
Bistro on Beaton Website
Follow Bistro On Beaton On Instagram & Facebook Beaton Foods (Wholesale Food Delivery)
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for the Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 83
My guests on today’s episode are Penny Dellsperger & Kristina Richardson, health advocacy officers at Coeliac Australia. We’ll talk about the upcoming gluten free expos, launch of the new 'Gluten Free Living' hub & magazine, a survey on the cost of the gluten free diet & the latest information on oats for people with coeliac disease.
What we’ll cover:
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Upcoming Gluten Free Expo
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New ‘Gluten Free Living’ website launch
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A survey on the cost of the gluten free diet
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Coeliac Australia’s involvement in City 2 Surf
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Latest on oats & the gluten free diet
Links
Gluten Free Expo
Sign up or donate to support Coeliac Australia at City 2 Surf
Cost of gluten free food survey
Oats & the gluten free diet
Coeliac Australia Website
About Coeliac Australia
Coeliac Australia is the national registered charity supporting Australians with coeliac disease and associated conditions requiring a gluten free diet. They provide membership and a range of support and information services to enhance the lives of people with coeliac disease, raise vital funds for research and create awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet within the medical profession, food services industry and the broader community.
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title 'A Gluten Free Family’ released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 82My guest on today’s episode is founder of Gluten Free Pasta Di Casa, Anthony Dionne. We’ll talk about why Anthony created his 100% gluten free Italian Restaurant, tips for making gluten free pasta and navigating life as a male with coeliac disease.
What we’ll cover:* Anthony’s coeliac disease diagnosis story
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Anthony’s background in kitchen & how coeliac disease changed his direction
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Creating Pasta Di Casa & response from the gluten free community
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How to make gluten free pasta
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The struggles of being a male with coeliac disease (assumptions, skinny shaming & awkward situations)
LinksPasta Di Casa website
Follow Pasta Di Casa on Instagram & Facebook
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for the Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 81On today’s episode I talk about a recent flare up I’ve had. I talk about the frustrations of not knowing where the flare up came from, the struggles of being a male with coeliac disease and the Instagram post I shared on this topic. I do get a little ranty and off-track but I wanted to share this as it shows what brain fog is truly like!
What I’ll cover:* My recent flare up
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Sharing my Instagram post about the flare up & the massive response
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The struggles of being a male with coeliac disease
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Why I continue to do this advocacy work & a teaser of eps to come
Links
My Instagram flare up post Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title A Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 80Happy-belated Coeliac Awareness Week to our friends across the pond! My guest on today’s episode is Associate Professor & Medical Advisor for Coeliac New Zealand, Kirsten Coppell. We’ll talk about Kirsten’s background being a former GP and having a family with coeliac disease, living gluten free in New Zealand and the current research being done there.
What we’ll cover:* Kirsten’s medical background as a GP and living with a husband and having children with coeliac disease
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How Kirsten’s exposure to coeliac disease changed her perspective around coeliac disease & the gluten free diet
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Kirsten’s role at Coeliac New Zealand
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The cost of gluten free food for people in New Zealand
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Current research being conducted in New Zealand around Coeliac Disease
Links
Coeliac New Zealand Website
Follow Coeliac New Zealand on Instagram & Facebook
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for the Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 79
Today is my first Q&A episode! I asked on our Instagram account @a.gffamily if you had any questions about the podcast, previous guest episodes or any suggestions for themes or topics in future episodes and you all asked some great questions! So, as promised, here is the first Q&A on A Gluten Free Podcast. Enjoy!
What we’ll cover:* Separate toasters for gluten free and gluten. To buy or not to buy?
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Silent Coeliacs. How do they manage when they don’t know if they are getting it right?
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Do people in the community want more social opportunities with other people with coeliac disease and those who are gluten free?
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Possible in-depth conversation around mental health & coeliac disease
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Sharing a kitchen with people who eat gluten when you’re gluten free
LinksCoeliac Australia's advice on avoiding cross contamination
Buy toaster bags
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 78Today’s episode is Part 4 of Children With Coeliac Disease, a special I’ve put together on the podcast this month to celebrate Coeliac Disease Awareness Month and to help shine a light on the diagnosis and testing rates in children. Joining me today on the podcast is Lael Stone. Lael is a parenting educator and consultant, co-creator of Woodline Primary School and best-selling co-author of the book Raising Resilient & Compassionate Children.
What we’ll cover:
Getting our needs met as an adult & parent first * Listening to our gluten free children and allowing space for them to fully express their feelings & emotions rather than moving into fixing
Using playfulness, laughter & fun around food and medical appointments
Including power reversal games
Looking after ourselves as parents
Links
Lael Stone Website
Buy Raising Resilient & Compassionate Children by Lael Stone & Marion Rose
The Aware Parenting Podcast
Connect with Lael Stone on Instagram
Kids Help Line
LifelineContact
A Gluten Free Podcast: Children With Coeliac Disease has been hosted, edited and produced by Ben Hampton. Follow @a.gffamily on Instagram or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com to get in contact.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and/ or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Bonus Episode
A super quick bonus episode today to say a huge thank you to everyone for getting around Children With Coeliac Disease so far. Part 4 (final part) will be out tomorrow - enjoy! As always please share it around to whoever you think could benefit from it and leave me a ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ rating and review if you haven't already 📲
A Gluten Free Podcast: Children With Coeliac Disease has been hosted, edited and produced by Ben Hampton. Follow @a.gffamily on Instagram or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com to get in contact.
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title Gluten Free Family for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 77
Today’s episode is Part 3 of Children With Coeliac Disease, a special I’ve put together on the podcast this month to celebrate Coeliac Disease Awareness Month and to help shine a light on the diagnosis and testing rates in children.
What we’ll cover: Advice from the parents of children diagnosed with coeliac disease
Changes parents would like to see for coeliac disease in the medical system, education and at a governmental level
Current and future research studies in children with coeliac disease
Where we go from here
* Voices of children with coeliac disease
Links
Information on testing your child for coeliac disease
Dental Enamel Defects Study at Wesley Research Institute
Coeliac Australia’s 2023 Awareness Campaign
Kids Help Line
Lifeline
SourcesCoeliac Australia Website
Contact
A Gluten Free Podcast: Children With Coeliac Disease has been hosted, edited and produced by Ben Hampton. Follow @a.gffamily on Instagram or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com to get in contact.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and/ or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 76
Today’s episode is Part 2 of Children With Coeliac Disease, a special I’ve put together on the podcast this month to celebrate Coeliac Disease Awareness Month and to help shine a light on the diagnosis and testing rates in children.
What we’ll cover: Parents explaining their children's transition to gluten free life
Information around eating safely on a gluten free diet at home & dining out
Cross contamination
Falling sick or being 'glutened'
* Silver linings of a coeliac disease diagnosis in children
Links
Information on testing your child for coeliac disease
Gluten Free Ingredients List App
Coeliac Australia’s 2023 Awareness Campaign
Kids Help Line
Lifeline
SourcesCoeliac Australia Website
Contact
A Gluten Free Podcast: Children With Coeliac Disease has been hosted, edited and produced by Ben Hampton. Follow @a.gffamily on Instagram or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com to get in contact.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and/ or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 75
Today’s episode is Part 1 of Children With Coeliac Disease, a special I’ve put together on the podcast this month to celebrate Coeliac Disease Awareness Month and to help shine a light on the diagnosis and testing rates in children.
What we’ll cover: Why I created this special on Children With Coeliac Disease
Parents navigating coeliac disease diagnoses with their children
Problems and gaps within the medical system of diagnosing coeliac disease in children
Signs & symptoms of coeliac disease in children
* Why it’s important to diagnose coeliac disease early in children
Links
Information on testing your child for coeliac disease
Gluten Challenge
Coeliac Australia’s 2023 Awareness Campaign
Kids Help Line
Lifeline
SourcesCoeliac Australia Website
Contact
A Gluten Free Podcast: Children With Coeliac Disease has been hosted, edited and produced by Ben Hampton. Follow @a.gffamily on Instagram or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com to get in contact.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and/ or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free PodcastChildren With Coeliac Disease Trailer This is the trailer for the special Children With Coeliac Disease. Join me as I talk to parents of children diagnosed with coeliac disease, parenting experts and health professionals to help us understand more about this very undiagnosed and misunderstood disease, how to spot it in kids early and to know that a diagnosis is just the start of a new gluten free life.
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Episode 74
My guest on today’s episode is founder of Gluten Free Kids Co., Emily Donnan. We’ll talk about the coeliac disease diagnosis of Emily and her daughter, creating Gluten Free Kids Co. & Squishough and her vision of raising awareness through her brand in the future.
What we’ll cover: Emily & her daughter’s coeliac diagnoses
Background in early childhood education
Creating Gluten Free Kids Co & Squishough
Gluten Free Kids Co.’s mission
* Teasers & what’s coming up next for the business
LinksGluten Free Kids Co.
Follow Gluten Free Kids Co. on Instagram
Information on testing your child for coeliac disease
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 73
Today I am checking in with Coeliac Australia to discuss International Coeliac Disease Awareness Day, their campaign focus which is aiming to shine a light on testing and diagnosis rates in children and some questions from members. We also welcome Kristina Richardson to the Coeliac Australia family!
What we’ll cover: Move to aligning with International Coeliac Disease Awareness Day
Process of coeliac disease testing & diagnosis in children
Coeliac Australia’s campaign aiming to shine a line on children with coeliac disease
Questions from members
Links
Emla Cream for children
Coeliac Australia’s information on Testing & diagnosis of coeliac disease in Children
Coeliac Australia Campaign on Children With Coeliac Disease 2023 -
Coeliac Australia Website
About Coeliac Australia
Coeliac Australia is the national registered charity supporting Australians with coeliac disease and associated conditions requiring a gluten free diet. They provide membership and a range of support and information services to enhance the lives of people with coeliac disease, raise vital funds for research and create awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet within the medical profession, food services industry and the broader community.
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'A Gluten Free Family’ released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 72
On today’s episode I talk about taking everything one thing at a time. It’s tough having to live with coeliac disease and requiring a strict gluten free diet and it can feel overwhelming at times. Today I’ll talk about slowing things down and breaking it down into small steps.
What I’ll cover:* Looking at things in small steps rather than a huge problem or plan
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Fast paced lifestyle requires us to slow down when we can
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Book recommendations
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Children With Coeliac Disease special I’m working on
LinksBuy Atomic Habits by James Clear Buy Just One Thing by Michael Mosely
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title A Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 71
My guest on today’s episode is Alex Mangano, creator of Jack The Silly Yak. We’ll talk about the release of her new music video, her mission to help spread awareness for coeliac disease & what more Alex has planned for the future.
What we’ll cover:* The release of Jack The Silly Yak music video & performing live
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The inspiration behind Jack The Silly Yak
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The Coeliac Australia Campaign focus this year
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Alex’s overall mission
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Future plans for Alex & Jack The Silly Yak
Links
Watch the new Jack The Silly Yak music video on Youtube
Follow Jack The Silly Yak on Instagram
Jack The Silly Yak Website
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 70On today’s episode I talk about owning your coeliac disease. We may get into some very awkward social situations, be mocked or told we’re being too fussy when following a strict gluten free diet… no! We have a chronic autoimmune disease which forces us to be on a strict life diet. It's the only known prescription for our health.
What I’ll cover:* Why you shouldn’t feel guilty about having coeliac disease
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Why we need to speak up when living with coeliac disease
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How we learn from making mistakes on the gluten free diet
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Importance of advocating about coeliac disease for yourself and others LinksGluten Free Gez on InstagramGluten Free Thoughts: My Toolkit For Trust Issues With Coeliac Disease Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title A Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 69
My guest on today's episode is Cherie Lyden, owner of Wholegreen Bakery. We’ll talk about the evolution of the bakery, her new cookbook Gluten Free Baking Made Simple and how Cherie is focussing on the business and coeliac disease advocacy for the future.
What we’ll cover:* How the new Alexandria cafe has been received
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Becoming a Coeliac Australia Ambassador
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Release of new cookbook Gluten Free Baking Made Simple
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What sets Wholegreen Bakery apart from other gluten free companies and businesses
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Wholegreen Bakery’s mission LinksBuy Gluten Free Baking Made Simple
Tickets to Gluten Free Baking Made Simple Book Launch Wholegreen Bakery website
Follow Wholegreen Bakery on Instagram and Facebook Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 68
Today is Part 2 of my talk with world-renowned paediatric gastroenterologist & founder of the Center for Celiac Research, Dr. Alessio Fasano, MD. We’ll talk about children with coeliac disease, coeliac disease links to neurological disorders & future research plans for coeliac disease and the gluten free diet.
We’ll cover:
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Children with coeliac disease
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The link of coeliac disease to autism, ADHD, dementia, schizophrenia, epilepsy & other neurological issues
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Changes in awareness levels of coeliac disease from the 90’s to now
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Future research plans & hopes for coeliac disease & the gluten free diet
Links
Buy Gluten Freedom
Buy ‘Gut Feelings: Microbiome Our Health’
Center for Celiac Research Website
Connect with Center for Celiac Research on Twitter & Facebook
Center for Celiac Reserarch Youtube
Harvard Medical School Celiac Research Program webinar recordings
The Celiac Disease Genomic Environmental Microbiome & Metabolic Studies (CDGEMM)
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'My Gluten Free Family' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 67
My guest on today’s episode is world-renowned paediatric gastroenterologist & founder of the Center for Celiac Research, Dr. Alessio Fasano, MD. We’ll talk about what initially inspired Dr. Fasano to explore coeliac disease, zonulin, the leaky gut & the role of the microbiome in association with coeliac disease.
We’ll cover:
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What inspired Dr Fasano to begin researching coeliac disease & the gluten free diet
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Center for Celiac Research
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Zonulin & the leaky gut
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The microbiome & its association to coeliac disease
Links
Buy Gluten Freedom
Buy ‘Gut Feelings: Microbiome Our Health’
Center for Celiac Research Website
Connect with Center for Celiac Research on Twitter & Facebook
Center for Celiac Reserarch Youtube
Harvard Medical School Celiac Research Program webinar recordings
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'My Gluten Free Family' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 66
My guest on today’s episode is coeliac dietitian, Kristina Richardson. We’ll talk about her experience of taking part in The Gluten Threshold Study at Wesley Research Institute, its importance for the future of coeliac disease research & and how others can get involved.
What I’ll cover:* How and why Kristina took part in the Gluten Threshold Study at Wesley Research Institute
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What the study involves
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The importance of this study for the future of coeliac disease
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Kristina’s normal symptoms when ingesting gluten
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How others can get involved in the upcoming cohorts of the study
LinksSign up to the Gluten Threshold Study at Wesley Research Institute
Kristina Richardson Youtube video of The Gluten Threshold Study
Connect with Kristina on Instagram
Join Kristina’s Facebook Group, Coeliac Disease Help For Newbies
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title A Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 65
On today’s episode I explore why coeliac disease and the gluten free diet is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. I’ll explore some ideas of how we can be more open-minded and not judgemental of other people’s unique circumstances and approaches to their own gluten free journeys.
What I’ll cover:* The variables at play with coeliac disease & the gluten free diet
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The importance of looking out for your own unique health and diet
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Being mindful of the information provided on social media and the internet in general
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My reasoning behind risk vs reward with dining out & ‘may contain gluten’ statements
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Listening to my own advice to work on not being judgemental to others on their own gluten free journeys Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'A Gluten Free Family'released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 64
My guest on today’s episode is Minister for Employment, Workplace Relations and Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke. We’ll talk about the struggles of navigating gluten free life, refusing Bob Hawke's beer and what more can be done to raise coeliac disease awareness at a governmental level within Australia.
What we’ll cover:
Tony’s gluten free journey & family history with coeliac disease
Symptoms before going gluten free
Navigating gluten free life
Difficulties eating at parliament gluten free
* What more can be done at a governmental level for coeliac disease within Australia
Links
Article of Tony Burke refusing a beer from Bob Hawke
Gluten Challenge information from Coeliac Australia website
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'A Gluten Free Family’ released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 63My guest today is Penny Dellsperger, Health Advocacy for Officer at Coeliac Australia who’ll be joining me for our February 2023 edition of 5 in 5. She’ll share the latest news, updates and research from Coeliac Australia this month.
What we’ll cover:
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Gluten Free Festival
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Dr Don Cameron awarded OAM posthumously
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Advice on container, cups, straws and utensils made from wheat or gluten contain products
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Key pillars of Coeliac Australia’s new directions
- Plans to research cost of the gluten free diet Links
Gluten Free Festival details
Dr Don Cameron posthumously awarded OAM
Coeliac Australia’s advice on paper/ wheat straws
Coeliac Australia Website
About Coeliac Australia
Coeliac Australia is the national registered charity supporting Australians with coeliac disease and associated conditions requiring a gluten free diet. They provide membership and a range of support and information services to enhance the lives of people with coeliac disease, raise vital funds for research and create awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet within the medical profession, food services industry and the broader community.
A note from Coeliac Australia:
“Coeliac Australia are calling out to their membership community for some first-person stories on what is was like for your child (and family) when they were first diagnosed, what was their route to diagnosis, what were the challenges, and how are they feeling now that they are living gluten free!
We’ll be also including a traveling with kids feature in the March issue of The Australian Coeliac magazine and would love to hear stories from our members about their experiences and tips, recommendations they may have, as we know it can be difficult venturing to new places and navigating the gluten free diet, particularly with kids.
If any of our members listening to the podcast would like to include a story on either of these topics please contact: editor@coeliac.org.au”
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'A Gluten Free Family’ released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 62My guest on today’s episode is Associate Professor & gastroenterologist James Daveson. James is Program Leader for the Gluten Threshold Study being conducted at Wesley Medical Research in Brisbane, Australia. We’ll talk about the potential findings of the study, who is eligible to be involved and plans for further coeliac disease research in the future.
We’ll cover:
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James’ role at Wesley Medical Research Centre
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The aims of the Gluten Threshold Study
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How these potentials findings will influence our approach to coeliac disease, not only in Australia but throughout the world
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Plans for further coeliac disease research studies
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Where and how interested participants can sign up to the Gluten Threshold Study
LinksGluten Threshold Study applicant form
Wesley Medical Research website
Contact Wesley Medical Research Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'A Gluten Free Family' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 61
On today’s episode I explore how I’ve been working on my trust issues of living with coeliac disease. I have created a toolkit for the various aspects and scenarios of dealing with these trust issues. I’ll share what I’ve learnt in my two years of living with coeliac disease and what I continue to work on in my own gluten free journey in order to restore the trust I have in not only others around me but myself and my own body.
What I’ll cover:* Trust issues with health professionals, the medical system and my strategy to deal with both
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How I approach dining out at a new restaurant, cafe or event and navigating hypervigilance
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Communication when dining at a friend or family’s place
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Having a laugh about coeliac disease & the gluten free diet
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Trust issues with your own body & acceptance
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Trust issues with your own mind, trusting yourself and your body Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title A Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 60
My guest on today’s episode is cookbook author, recipe developer and television presenter Helen Tzouganatos. We’ll talk about her coeliac diagnosis, some gluten free food tips and the upcoming release of her new cookbook Gluten-Free Mediterranean.
What we’ll cover:
Helen’s coeliac disease diagnosis
Starting her blog Hungry & Fussy (now helentzouganatos.com)
Gluten Free Food tips
Reflecting on Helen's journey
New cookbook Gluten Free Mediterranean*
LinksPreorder/ buy Gluten Free Mediterranean
Follow Helen on Instagram
Helen Tzouganatos Website
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 59
Today’s episode is the January 2023 edition of 5 in 5 with Coeliac Australia. I’m joined by Health Advocacy Officer, Penny Dellsperger and Marketing Specialist Emily Manaco from Coeliac Australia.
What we’ll cover:
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Emily shares the Theme of Coeliac Awareness Week for 2023
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The Australian Coeliac Magazine March Edition
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A call out to Coeliac Australia members to share their stories, tips and suggestions living with a child with coeliac disease
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Penny discusses additional material and resources for parents of kids with coeliac disease to the Coeliac Australia website
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Gluten Threshold Study being conducted at the Wesley Medical Research Institute
Links
Register your interest to be involved in the Gluten Threshold Study at Wesley Research Centre
Contact The Australian Coeliac Magazine Editor: editor@coeliac.org.au
Coeliac Awareness Week 2023
Coeliac Australia Website
About Coeliac Australia
Coeliac Australia is the national registered charity supporting Australians with coeliac disease and associated conditions requiring a gluten free diet. They provide membership and a range of support and information services to enhance the lives of people with coeliac disease, raise vital funds for research and create awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet within the medical profession, food services industry and the broader community.
A note from Coeliac Australia:
“Coeliac Australia are calling out to their membership community for some first-person stories on what is was like for your child (and family) when they were first diagnosed, what was their route to diagnosis, what were the challenges, and how are they feeling now that they are living gluten free!
We’ll be also including a traveling with kids feature in the March issue of The Australian Coeliac magazine and would love to hear stories from our members about their experiences and tips, recommendations they may have, as we know it can be difficult venturing to new places and navigating the gluten free diet, particularly with kids.
If any of our members listening to the podcast would like to include a story on either of these topics please contact: editor@coeliac.org.au”
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 58
On today’s first episode of Gluten Free Thoughts for 2023 I’ll discuss my goals to focus on gratefulness and embracing imperfections this year and why I continue to do this podcast.
What I’ll cover:
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Apologising for negative last episode of 2022
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What I'm grateful for in 2023
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Embracing imperfections in 2023
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Why I want to improve the podcast
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What I’m trying to accomplish with this podcast
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title A Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 57The final episode of A Gluten Free Podcast for 2022! What a year it's been... I'll reflect on the guests I've had on, why I continue to do the podcast and what I'm planning for 2023. Happy gluten free holidays to all! Thanks so much for listening. What I'll cover: Reflecting on A Gluten Free Podcast for 2022
Why I continue to make this podcast
The guests I've had on this year
My hopes for 2023
Wishing you happy holidays! Get in touch*
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 56
My guest on today’s episode is former Masterchef Australia contestant Melanie Persson. We’ll talk about what Mel’s been up to since competing in Masterchef, some gluten free food tips for Christmas time and what Mel’s up to in 2023. What we’ll cover: What Mel’s been up to since Masterchef Australia Season 14
Mel’s approach to Christmas time living with coeliac disease
What Mel’s making for Christmas this year
Mel’s tips for making gluten free food at Christmas time
* What Mel’s up to in 2023 Links
Follow Melanie Persson's Christmas creations on Instagram & TikTok Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 55
My guest on today’s episode is Morgan McKenzie Moore, known as How To Coeliac on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube. We’ll talk about her coeliac diagnosis story, how her account has connected her with the gluten free community and what life is like living with coeliac disease in London.
What we’ll cover: Morgan’s coeliac disease diagnosis
Starting How To Coeliac
Connecting with the gluten free community online
Living with coeliac disease in London
Morgan shares advice for those newly diagnosed with coeliac disease Links*
Follow How To Coeliac on Instagram & TikTok
Subscribe to How To Coeliac on Youtube
How To Coeliac website
Coeliac UK
Morgan's Youtube video on how to stay safe at others' houses at Christmas time with coeliac disease
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 54
My guest on today’s episode is Cristian Costas Batlle. We’ll talk about his approach as a coeliac disease specialist dietitian, the diagnosis process for coeliac disease in the UK and what he learnt from attending the recent Celiac Disease Symposium in Sorrento, Italy.
What we’ll cover: Cristian’s background in dietetics and what inspired him to explore coeliac disease
Coeliac disease diagnosis approach in the UK
How coeliac disease can be managed more efficiently in the UK
Cristian’s experience of the 2022 International Celiac Disease Symposium in Sorrento, Italy
* Cristian’s hopes for coeliac disease and the gluten free diet in the future
LinksCristian Costas on Instagram
Book an appointment with Cristian at City Dietitians
Coeliac UK
2022 International Celiac Disease Symposium in Sorrento, Italy
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 53
Today’s episode is a 5 in 5 December 2022 edition with Health Advocacy Officer, Penny Dellsperger and Marketing Specialist Emily Manaco from Coeliac Australia.
What we’ll cover:
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Penny discusses Dr Robert (Bob) Anderson (a member of the Coeliac Australia Medical Advisory Committee) who at the recent International Celiac Disease Symposium (ICDS) in Italy, was elected as President of the International Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (ISSCD)
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What Bob’s position will mean for Coeliac Australia
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Penny shares a few tips on how to be safe and healthy on a strict gluten free diet while still having fun during the Christmas and holiday season: be prepared, communication, enjoy the treats!
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Emily discusses The Australian Coeliac Magazine December edition
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Emily gives a sneak peak into 2023 Coeliac Awareness Week
Links
Dr Robert Anderson elected President of the International Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (ISSCD)
Coeliac Australia Website
Become a member of Coeliac Australia
About Coeliac Australia
Coeliac Australia is the national registered charity supporting Australians with coeliac disease and associated conditions requiring a gluten free diet. They provide membership and a range of support and information services to enhance the lives of people with coeliac disease, raise vital funds for research and create awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet within the medical profession, food services industry and the broader community.
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 52
My guest on today’s episode is the newly appointed Coeliac Australia CEO, Fiona Crockett. We’ll talk about her not-for-profit background, how she has found the experience so far and what plans and visions she has for the organisation.
What we’ll cover:
Fiona’s background in not-for-profit organisations
Fiona’s personal connection to coeliac disease & the gluten free diet
How coeliac disease diagnosis rates can be increased in Australia
Fiona’s plans for Coeliac Australia
* How Coeliac Australia can be developed in the future
LinksCoeliac Australia
Fiona Crockett on LinkedIn
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Episode 51
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss why I’m doing Movember and why I believe it is such an important charity to be involved with. What I’ll cover:* Brief description of Movember
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How Movember helps create conversations
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How having a coeliac disease diagnosis has changed my mental and physical health
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How Movember helps break down barriers
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How you can get involved with Movember LinksDonate to my Movember page
Movember Website
Lifeline
Coeliac Australia’s information on how to get tested for Coeliac Disease Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 50My guest on today’s episode is Olympic Long Jumper, Brooke Buschkuehl. We’ll chat about her two autoimmune disease diagnoses, how she continues to compete at an Olympic level and her passion for spreading awareness about coeliac disease and the gluten free diet.
What we’ll cover: Brooke’s coeliac & Hashimotos diagnoses
Training, competing & travelling at an Olympic level with these diagnoses
Finding safe gluten free food while travelling
Brooke’s connection to the gluten free community
Brooke's future events and plans
Links*Follow Brooke on Instagram and TikTok
Coeliac Australia
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 49
Today’s episode is a 5 in 5 November 2022 edition with Health Advocacy Officer, Penny Dellsperger from Coeliac Australia.
What we’ll cover:
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Penny discusses the recent Melbourne Gluten Free Expo
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Penny discusses new Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) laws
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What PEAL will mean for declaring gluten in ingredient lists
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How PEAL laws will change the ‘contains’ statements
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Newly appointed Coeliac Australia CEO, Fiona Crockett
Links
Plain English Allergen Labelling
Melbourne Gluten Free Expo 2022
Coeliac Australia Website
About Coeliac Australia
Coeliac Australia is the national registered charity supporting Australians with coeliac disease and associated conditions requiring a gluten free diet. They provide membership and a range of support and information services to enhance the lives of people with coeliac disease, raise vital funds for research and create awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet within the medical profession, food services industry and the broader community.
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 48
My guest on today’s episode is Andrea Cozzolino, owner of Senza Wellness & Foods. We’ll talk about his background in Naples, his connection to the gluten free diet and how through starting his business he has formed a strong relationship with the Australian gluten free community.
What we’ll cover:
- Andrea’s background in Naples & his mother’s coeliac diagnosis
- Where his love of pizza began
- Being crowned Pizza World Champion twice
- Moving to Australia and why he started Senza Wellness & Foods
- Upcoming news and releases from Senza
Links
Senza Wellness & Foods Website
Buy Senza Products
Follow Senza on Instagram
Melbourne Gluten Free Expo 2022
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 47
My guest on today’s episode is Head of Innovation & Growth at Good Food Partners, Honi Cervi. We’ll talk about their brands Freedom & Messy Monkeys, how they are learning from their gluten free consumers and what products they are currently working on.
What we’ll cover: Honi’s background and current role at Good Food Partners
Freedom & Messy Monkeys
Safety of gluten free manufacturing processes
Australian gluten free consumer feedback
Future plans for the companies
Honi answers questions from listeners
Links
Freedom Website
Messy Monkeys Website
Follow Freedom & Messy Monkeys on Instagram
Good Food Partners Website
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.comYou can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
- This episode is not sponsored by Freedom or Messy Monkeys *
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Episode 46
My guest on today’s podcast is Senior Director of Communications at Beyond Celiac, Claire Baker. We’ll talk about Claire’s coeliac diagnosis, Beyond Celiac’s mission of working towards a treatment and eventual cure for coeliac disease by 2030 and what current research and studies they are involved with. What we’ll cover: Claire’s coeliac diagnosis
Gluten free labelling laws in the US
Background of Beyond Celiac & its mission
Current research and studies being conducted at Beyond Celiac
* What a treatment or cure would look like for coeliac disease
LinksBeyond Celiac website
Follow Beyond Celiac on Instagram
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 45
Today’s episode is a 5 in 5 October, 2022 edition with Health Advocacy Officer, Penny Dellsperger and Marketing Specialist, Emily Monaco from Coeliac Australia.
What we’ll cover:
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Penny answers a question from a listener
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Importance of family members being screened for coeliac disease
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Upcoming Celiac Disease Symposium in Sorrento, Italy
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Melbourne Gluten Free Expo 2022
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Newly appointed Coeliac Australia CEO, Fiona Crockett
Links
Coeliac Disease Diagnosis Information From Coeliac Australia
Celiac Disease Symposium 2022 in Sorrento, Italy
Melbourne Gluten Free Expo 2022
Coeliac Australia Website
About Coeliac Australia
Coeliac Australia is the national registered charity supporting Australians with coeliac disease and associated conditions requiring a gluten free diet. They provide membership and a range of support and information services to enhance the lives of people with coeliac disease, raise vital funds for research and create awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet within the medical profession, food services industry and the broader community.
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 44
On today’s episode my wife Bec joins me to discuss the results of our eldest daughter’s coeliac blood test and some general tips we’ve learnt for getting a child or toddler prepared for a blood test.
What we’ll cover: Our eldest daughter’s coeliac blood test results
Preparing our toddler for the test
The experience of the blood test itself
My anxiety around the test
Tips we learnt from the experience
Links*Coeliac Australia’s Advice for testing children for coeliac disease
Royal Children’s Hospital blood test video Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Bonus Episode
Today’s bonus episode is my chat with Jess Brien on her podcast That’s So Chronic. We'll talk about my coeliac diagnosis, how I’ve transitioned to gluten free life and how connecting with the gluten free community has helped me in my journey. What we’ll cover: My coeliac diagnosis
Being gluten free in Australia
What I’ve learnt in my gluten free journey
Creating A Gluten Free Podcast
* Connecting with the gluten free community
LinksListen to That’s So Chronic podcastFollow Jess Brien on Instagram or TikTok Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is only the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 43My guest on today’s episode is Jess Brien, host of the podcast That’s So Chronic. We’ll talk about Jess’ diagnoses of gluten intolerance and Multiple Sclerosis, how being gluten free prepared her for her MS diagnosis and what she has learnt from connecting with others through her show.
What we’ll cover: Jess’ gluten intolerance diagnosis
Navigating gluten free life
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis
Starting That’s So Chronic podcast
What Jess has learnt from her diagnoses and hosting That's So Chronic*
LinksListen to That’s So Chronic podcast
Follow Jess Brien on Instagram & TikTok Learn more about Multiple Sclerosis Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 42
My guest on today’s episode is owner and managing director of Kez’s Kitchen, Michael Carp. We’ll chat about the story behind Kez’s Kitchen, how they have been catering to the Australian gluten free community for so long and hear about their new gluten free range. What we’ll cover: How Kez’s Kitchen started
Their connection with the gluten free community
Michael’s family history with the gluten free diet
Values of Kez's Kitchen
What’s next for Kez’s Kitchen LinksKez’s Kitchen websiteFollow Kez’s Kitchen on Instagram Get in touch*You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.comYou can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 41My guest on today’s episode is Phil, creator of Phil Hates Gluten. We’ll chat about his E.O.E diagnosis, creating his social media presence and how through his content he has connected with the worldwide gluten free community.
What we’ll cover: Phil’s diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (E.O.E)
Definition of E.O.E
Phil's gluten free & dairy free diet
Why Phil created Phil Hates Gluten
* Connecting with the worldwide gluten free community
LinksFollow Phil Hates Gluten on Instagram & Tiktok
Buy Phil Hates Gluten Merch
CURED foundation: Information on Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Phil Hates Gluten raps on ‘Free From’ Coeliac Disease Awareness Week parody song
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 40
Today’s episode is a 5 in 5 September 2022 edition with Health Advocacy Officer, Penny Dellsperger and Marketing Specialist, Emily Monaco from Coeliac Australia.
What we’ll cover: A quick roundup on the September issue of The Australian Coeliac magazine
The upcoming Perth GF Expo
* Highlight the resources in the travel section of the Member’s Area on the website
2 questions from listeners:
More information on coeliac disease related lactose intolerance
Concerns on the gluten free diet not being good for you in regards to grains, etc
LinksCoeliac Australia: Information on lactose intolerance in relation to coeliac disease
Coeliac Australia Website
About Coeliac Australia Coeliac Australia is the national registered charity supporting Australians with coeliac disease and associated conditions requiring a gluten free diet. They provide membership and a range of support and information services to enhance the lives of people with coeliac disease, raise vital funds for research and create awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet within the medical profession, food services industry and the broader community.
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host and guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 39My guest on today’s episode is Ali Walsh, Creator Of ‘Life On A Rice Cake’. We’ll chat about her coeliac diagnosis, mental health journey and how she helps the coeliac and gluten free community through her business.
What we’ll cover:
Misdiagnoses
An eventual coeliac disease diagnosis
Mental health issues related to undiagnosed coeliac disease
Life On A Rice Cake
* Future plans
Links
Life On A Rice Cake Website
Follow Life On A Rice Cake on Instagram
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health please speak to your GP or reach out to Life Line or Beyond Blue
Mental Health Services in the UK
Samaritans
Mind
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is only the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 38
My guest on today’s episode is coeliac dietitian, Kristina Richardson. We’ll talk about her coeliac diagnosis, becoming a dietitian and some advice for those newly diagnosed with coeliac disease.
What we’ll cover:
Kristina’s pre-coeliac diagnosis symptoms
Kristina’s coeliac diagnosis
How Kristina became a dietitian
Testing for coeliac disease
* Advice for those newly diagnosed with coeliac disease
Links
Follow Kristina Richardson on Instagram
Coeliac Disease Help For Newbies Facebook Group
New You Nutrition & Dietetics
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is only the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 37
My guests on today’s episode are Mike and Cam from The Celiac Project Podcast. We’ll talk about their coeliac diagnoses, how they met and started the podcast and how they have created a worldwide gluten free community around them through their show.
What we’ll cover:
- Mike & Cam’s coeliac diagnoses
- How they met and started the podcast
- The stigma of men speaking up about physical and mental health
- How they have created a close gluten free community with their podcast
- Their hopes for the future of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet
Links
The Celiac Project Podcast
The Celiac Project Website
The Celiac Project Documentary
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is only the opinion and experience of the show host. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is only the opinion and experience of the show host. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 36
A Gluten Free PodcastToday’s episode is a ‘5 in 5’ with Health Advocacy Officer, Penny Dellsperger and Marketing Specialist, Emily Monaco from Coeliac Australia.
What we’ll cover:
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Gluten Free Expo update
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Membership Renewals
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Coeliac Australia Interleukin-2 research update
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Alternative testing using Interleukin-2/ September issue of The Australian Coeliac
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Answering a question from the listeners: latest on testing children for coeliac disease
About Coeliac Australia
Coeliac Australia is the national registered charity supporting Australians with coeliac disease and associated conditions requiring a gluten free diet. They provide membership and a range of support and information services to enhance the lives of people with coeliac disease, raise vital funds for research and create awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet within the medical profession, food services industry and the broader community.
Links
Testing for coeliac disease in children
Coeliac Australia Website
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice, it is only the opinion and experience of the show host. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 35
On today’s episode I’ll discuss six of my favourite gluten free podcasts you should check out. These podcasts have helped me throughout my coeliac diagnosis and gluten free journey. Listen in to hear the list! Links
The Healthy Celiac Podcast
Travel Gluten Free Podcast
Gluten Free News Podcast
Celiac Straight Talk Podcast
That’s So Chronic Podcast
The Celiac Project Podcast
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is only the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 34
My guest on today’s episode is Arnott’s Group Nutritionist, Alison Baldwin. We’ll talk about the new gluten free Arnott’s range, the response from the Australian coeliac and gluten free market and what Arnott’s has planned for their gluten free customers in the future.
“Aussies have been asking and the team at Arnott's have listened! Following the success of last year’s launch of Arnott’s first Gluten Free range, Gluten Free versions of three more Arnott’s classic favourites [have landed] on supermarket shelves. The new products include Gluten Free versions of more classic and iconic favourites; Mint Slice, Shortbread Cream and TeeVee Snacks Original.”
Source: https://www.arnotts.com/articles/news/arnotts-launches-three-new-gluten-free-favourites
Links
Arnott’s Biscuits Gluten Free Range
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is only the opinion and experience of the show host. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
This podcast is in no way sponsored or endorsed by Arnott’s
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 33
On today’s episode I share my thoughts about our daughter having a blood test for coeliac disease.
Topics:
Our eldest daughter having a coeliac disease blood test
Her symptoms
Why we are having the blood test done
Importance of staying on gluten before testing for coeliac disease
* Getting in touch with me if you are in the process of a coeliac diagnosis for your children
LinksCoeliac Australia’s Advice for testing children for coeliac disease Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.comYou can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is only the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 32
My guest on today’s podcast is Alex Mangano, author and illustrator of Jack The Silly-Yak. We’ll talk about her coeliac and other autoimmune diagnoses, creating Jack The Silly-Yak and her recent trip to Canberra as part of the ABC Heywire Trailblazer competition.
Alex has been performing, directing and creating theatre and music experiences in Newcastle for 14 years and has seen how performance can enhance and enrich lives. At 13 she was diagnosed with three chronic autoimmune conditions and found her strength, passion and drive through creativity and connecting to her wider community. LinksJack The Silly Yak Website
Jack The Silly Yak on Instagram
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice, it is only the opinion and experience of the show host. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 31
Today’s episode is a ‘5 in 5’ with Emily Monaco, marketing specialist from Coeliac Australia.
What we’ll cover:
- The success of Coeliac Awareness Week in March 2022
- Membership Renewals
- The current Gluten Free Expos in Australia
- Answering a question from the listeners
About Coeliac AustraliaCoeliac Australia is the national registered charity supporting Australians with coeliac disease and associated conditions requiring a gluten free diet. They provide membership and a range of support and information services to enhance the lives of people with coeliac disease, raise vital funds for research and create awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet within the medical profession, food services industry and the broader community. Links
Coeliac Australia Website
Gluten Free Expos
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members. DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice, it is only the opinion and experience of the show host. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 30
Coeliac Australia will now be coming onto A Gluten Free Podcast monthly for a five minute segment to share news, research, upcoming events and membership details. They are also keen to hear from Coeliac Australia members and those listening internationally.
Coeliac Australia is the national registered charity supporting Australians with coeliac disease and associated conditions requiring a gluten free diet. We provide membership and a range of support and information services to enhance the lives of people with coeliac disease, raise vital funds for research and create awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet within the medical profession, food services industry and the broader community.
Links
Coeliac Australia - About Us
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is only the opinion and experience of the show host. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 29
My guest on today’s podcast is owner of Wholegreen Bakery, Cherie Lyden. We’ll talk about her nutritionist background, her daughter and herself being diagnosed with coeliac disease and how this inspired her to open a 100 % gluten free bakery and expand the business into what it is today.
When Cherie Lyden and her youngest daughter were diagnosed as coeliac in 2014, she looked around and couldn’t find really great gluten-free food. It was all overly sweet, often packed with additives or just plain ‘yuk’, as her five-year-old would tell her. So Cherie decided to make her own. With a background as a nutritionist and foodie, Cherie was able to develop recipes that were not only gluten-free and delicious, but also healthy, with less sugar and zero additives, and made using fresh, seasonal produce. Since then Cherie’s passion project has evolved into an award-winning bakery and café renowned for producing food that’s first and foremost delicious, as well as being 100% gluten-free.
Links
Wholegreen Bakery Website
Follow Wholegreen Bakery on Instagram Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is only the opinion and experience of the show host. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 28
On today’s episode Ben talks about the results of his recent colonoscopy and endoscopy. He will also discuss how his low FODMAP diet is going. Ben has been experiencing symptoms despite adhering to a strict gluten free diet in order to manage coeliac disease.
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is only the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 27
My guest on today’s episode is recipe developer and cookbook author, James Wythe. We’ll talk about opening up about his health struggles, how food played a crucial role in his recovery and the release of his debut cookbook, Healthy Living James.
Since falling ill and throughout his ongoing recovery James has been motivated to help others suffering from various health issues and encouraging a healthier lifestyle by creating recipes that are simple, delicious and enjoyable. Healthy Living James includes over 80 gluten free and dairy free recipes. You can purchase the book from Booktopia, Amazon and local independent bookshops.
LinksBuy Healthy Living James on Booktopia Preorder Healthy Living James on AmazonHealthy Living James WebsiteHealthy Living James Instagram Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 26My guest on today’s episode is Ashlee Adams. We’ll talk about her early coeliac diagnosis, her role in the food industry and how this influenced her to create The Aussie Coeliac.
Ashlee was diagnosed with coeliac disease in 1998 at just six years of age. She found growing up with the disease hard with such a lack of gluten free products and awareness. This inspired her to start sharing her recipes, reviews and knowledge online to help others in a similar position.
Links
The Aussie Coeliac Website
The Aussie Coeliac Instagram
The Aussie Coeliac Facebook
Ashlee Adams Coeliac Awareness Week 2021 Video
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is only the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 25
Happy International Coeliac Awareness Day! This is a big day for those of us with coeliac disease. Everyday is an opportunity to spread awareness about this disease but this is an especially good one.
Join Ben in posting a photo or a previous post of a big moment in your coeliac journey on social media followed by the hashtags: #throwitbackforcoeliac #throwitbackforceliac #internationalcoeliacawarenessday #internationalceliacawarenessday
Make sure to tag @a.gffamily in your posts and stories on Instagram so Ben can repost!
LinksDonate to Coeliac Australia
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is only the opinion and experience of the show host. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Trailer
Are you gluten free? So is Ben, host of A Gluten Free Podcast. It's a show where he chats everything gluten free. Whether you have coeliac disease like Ben, you're gluten free for other reasons or you just want to learn more about the gluten free diet then this is the podcast for you. Ben invites guests on to share their experience in the gluten free world and shares his own journey along the way. Make sure to followso you never miss an episode!
Get in touchFollow Ben on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is only the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 24
My guest on this week’s episode is Managing Director and Publisher of yum. Gluten Free, Olivia Jackson. We’ll discuss her coeliac story, how her relationship with food has changed over time and what yum. Gluten Free is all about.
After nine years of unexplained symptoms, Olivia was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease in 2010. She has always been a lover of food, health and wellness and has channelled this diagnosis into a passion for spreading awareness about the harmful effects of gluten on those with Coeliac Disease. With her background in public health and nutrition, she is passionate about increasing awareness for Coeliac Disease, sharing practical tips and tricks for managing strict dietary restrictions and connecting gluten free products to consumers everywhere!
Linksyum. Gluten Free Website
yum. Gluten Free on Instagram
Gut Health Retreat
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
Disclaimer
The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is only the opinion and experience of the show host. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 23My guest on today’s podcast is Masterchef Australia contestant, Melanie Persson. We’ll chat about how a coeliac diagnosis redirected her passion for making food, her experience on MasterChef Australia so far and the awesome community she has connected with along the way.
About Melanie Persson
Melanie is on a mission to show gluten free food can still pack a punch. Diagnosed with coeliac disease six years ago, she admits there was a learning curve, but one this WA native has overcome, and now she’s here to showcase the variety and skills in cooking without gluten. Following her MasterChef Australia journey, she dreams of publishing cookbooks that show how to prepare beautiful, complex dishes that don’t compromise on flavour.
LinksFollow Melanie Persson on Instagram @theveryhungrycoeliac
Watch Masterchef Australia
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title 'Gluten Free Dad' released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice, it is only the opinion and experience of the show host. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 22On today’s episode Ben will give an update of his low FODMAP diet and his upcoming procedures. As mentioned in Episode 20, Ben is experiencing ongoing symptoms despite adhering to a strict gluten free diet for coeliac disease and how this has led to appointments with his GP, dietician and gastroenterologist.
Ben will be having a colonoscopy and endoscopy carried out to eliminate any other possible causes for his ongoing symptoms. At the same time he is also on a low FODMAP diet under the guide of a dietician to explore any food related issues.
Listen in to hear what Ben is thinking of the low FODMAP diet so far. You’ll also hear Ben’s thoughts on the Monash University FODMAP App he’s using to track the foods and symptoms he’s having.
LinksMonash University App
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 20
Learn How to Travel Gluten Free with Elikqitie
Elikqitie is the creator of the Travel Gluten Free podcast. We'll talk about how her gluten-free story began, why she started her podcast, and how she found out that she and her daughter would need to be gluten-free. She also speaks about how she overcame the challenges of being diagnosed with Celiac disease, making all her favorite foods gluten-free, what she does to accommodate her daughter, Aliyah, who also has Celiac disease, and how she creates her personalized translation cards for gluten-free travel.
Why Elikqitie Started Travel Gluten Free
While on a three-week gluten-free road trip after finding out that she couldn't eat gluten-free, Elikqitie realized that she could easily ruin a week of her vacation if she were to get sick while traveling alone. She looked around on the internet to find information on how to travel gluten-free and realized that no one was primarily speaking or teaching about how to travel if you have Celiac disease. So, after talking to a friend who had his own podcast, she decided to start Travel Gluten Free. Later, she added a gluten-free travel blog and wrote her book, The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free, based on her podcast.
Using America's Medical System when You Have Celiac Disease
America has a privatized healthcare system, which means that residents and citizens do not have subsidized medical care. So if you can't afford the expensive health insurance, ranging from $500 to $1500 a month for a family of four, you have to pay out-of-pocket for your care. Even with good medical insurance, Elikqitie typically spends USD 5000 a year for her medical costs.
How to Be Successful with Your Diet while Having Celiac Disease
Elikqitie says that one of the keys to being successful on a gluten-free diet is searching for or finding out how to make your favorite foods gluten-free. When you have what you like to eat, you are much less likely to cheat on your gluten-free diet, and you'll have a better outlook on living with Celiac disease.
Tips on Traveling Gluten Free
She gives some great tips on traveling gluten-free, such as why you shouldn't assume all chain restaurants are the same in different countries, why she tells servers at restaurants that she has a "gluten allergy" when she's eating out, and how she orders out safely eating gluten-free at restaurants.
Listen in to find out which cities and countries are best to travel to when you're gluten-free, why you'll want to go on a cruise for your vacation if you're a gluten-free traveler, and why we both love podcasting about gluten-free!
Podcast Resources
Visit Travel Gluten Free Podcast on the web
Follow Travel Gluten Free on Instagram
Join Our Gluten Free Family!
Reach out to us via email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
A Gluten Free Family on Instagram
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DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice, it is only the opinion and experience of the show host. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 20
On today’s episode Ben's wife Bec hijacks the podcast host position to interview your regular host, Ben! Bec will talk to Ben about his sporadic ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms despite adhering to a strict gluten free diet, the various health professionals he has visited and beginning a low FODMAP diet. Ben is carrying out this low FODMAP diet under the guidance of a trained dietician. A gastroenterologist has also recommended Ben to have a repeat endoscopy and colonoscopy to rule anything else out. Low FODMAP diet definition from Monash University:
Put simply, FODMAPs are a collection of short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that aren’t absorbed properly in the gut, which can trigger symptoms in people with IBS. FODMAPs are found naturally in many foods and food additives.
Fermentable
Process through which gut bacteria ferment undigested carbohydrate to produce gases.
Oligosaccharides
Fructans & GOS - found in foods such as wheat, rye, onions, garlic and legumes/pulses.
Disaccharides
Lactose - found in dairy products like milk, soft cheeses and yogurts.
Monosaccharides
Fructose - found in honey, apples, high fructose corn syrups, etc.
And
Polyols
Sorbitol and Mannitol - Found in some fruit and vegetables and used as artificial sweeteners.
A low FODMAP diet is a 3 step diet used to help manage the symptoms of medically diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a very common gut problem with symptoms including abdominal (tummy) pain, bloating, wind (farting) and changes in bowel habit (diarrhea, constipation or both).
LinksMonash University App
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 19My guest on A Gluten Free Podcast today is Erin Smith from New York City. We’ll talk about Erin’s early coeliac disease diagnosis, her advocacy work, travelling gluten free overseas and what the coeliac and gluten free community means to her.
Erin was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease in 1981 at just 2 years old. She has been eating gluten free almost her entire life and has a unique perspective of growing up in the gluten free community. She is passionate about sharing her experiences and gluten free expertise with others.
Erin has traveled to 37 states, 23 countries and 3 continents while being 100% gluten-free! When she’s not globe-trotting Erin is also a huge advocate for the coeliac and gluten free community being lead organizer of the NYC Celiac Disease Meetup Group. You can also find her on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.
LinksGluten Free Globetrotter Website
Gluten Free Globetrotter Instagram
Erin Smith on Twitter
Contact Gluten Free Globetrotter
Dedicated Gluten Free in New York
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Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 18
In this episode of Snack & Screen my brother Blake and I review the movie Heat (1995). We will also review the Bhuja Original Mix.
Links
Heat (1995)
IMDB Rating
Rotten Tomatoes Rating
Bhuja Original Mix
Crash (2004)
Get in touchIf you would like us to review any gluten free foods or movies/ shows please let us know!
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerWe are both not medical professionals. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 17
Ezequiel Peña, General Manager of Glutagen, Discusses The Product 'Gluteguard'
Ezequiel Peña is the general manager of Glutagen who make the product Gluteguard. We’ll talk about his background, studies that have been done around Gluteguard and how it works for those of us who are gluten free who wish to take extra precautions and lessen the effects of accidental gluten ingestion through cross contamination.
What is GluteGuard?GluteGuard is an enzyme supplement for those who are on a gluten free diet for medically diagnosed reasons. How Does It Work?“When taken before a meal, GluteGuard’s enteric coating ensures quick delivery to the small intestine where its enzymes are released. The enzymes target and break down the gluten peptides into harmless fragments, which then follow through the normal digestive process without causing symptoms or immune activation.”
~ Gluteguard ~
Scientific Studies“GluteGuard was extensively researched and developed in-vitro, and later studied in randomised placebo controlled clinical trials. These explored GluteGuard’s efficacy in people with gluten related disorders and demonstrated that it was successful at protecting participants against the symptoms and related effects caused by a daily gluten challenge.”
~ Gluteguard ~ Coeliac Australia’s Advice On Gluteguard“GluteGuard is not intended to treat or cure coeliac disease or any other medical condition, and therefore should not be used to replace a strict gluten-free diet.” ~ Coeliac Australia ~ Podcast Resources
GluteGuard Website
How Gluteguard Works
Coeliac Australia’s Advice on Gluteguard
Incidence And Prevalence Of Self-Reported Non-Coeliac Wheat Sensitivity And Gluten Avoidance In Australia
Get In TouchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
Disclaimer
I am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
This episode is not sponsored by Gluteguard or Glutagen
Episode 16
It’s Coeliac Awareness Week 2022 in Australia this week from March 13th-20th! It’s a big week where we in the gluten free community have the ability to make our voices heard louder than ever. For the seven days of Coeliac Awareness Week I’m sharing 7 things I wish I knew about coeliac disease when I was first diagnosed. I’ll also let you know what Coeliac Australia and I have in store for you this week. Listen to find out!
LinksCoeliac Australia: Coeliac Awareness Week 2022
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 15
My guest today is Dylan McDonnell, founder of the app, ‘Foodini’. We’ll chat about his coeliac diagnosis, growing up in Ireland, the inspiration behind the app and how it works.
Links
Foodini App
Foodini Website
Coeliac Australia
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 14
This is a new segment named ‘Gluten Free Thoughts’. In these episodes I’ll be letting you know some things that have been happening in my own gluten free life or something in the gluten free news world that I think is worth talking about. In this episode I'll talk about the gluten challenge I undertook before an endoscopic biopsy to confirm coeliac disease. I kept a diary of the foods and symptoms I had while on the challenge. You'll hear how my symptoms changed throughout the challenge. Spoiler alert - it does get easier!
If you yourself or someone you know is currently on the gluten challenge or about to commence it, please send this to them. I always found it helped hearing other people's stories when I was on the challenge. It made me realise if they could do it then I could too. Enjoy the episode!
Links
Coeliac Australia
Coeliac Australia: Advice on the Gluten Challenge
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 13
In this episode of Snack & Screen my brother Blake and I review the movie The Replacements (2000). We will also review the ‘Miranda Delight Mylk Chocolate Bar’ by the company Health Lab.
Links
The Replacements on Netflix
IMDB Rating
Rotten Tomatoes Rating
Miranda Delight Mylk Chocolate Bar
Health Lab
Gluten Free News Podcast Episode Feat. A Gluten Free Podcast
The Celiac Project Podcast Feat. A Gluten Free Podcast
Get in touchIf you would like us to review any gluten free foods or movies/ shows please let us know! You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerWe are not medical professionals. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 12
My guest on today’s episode is Megan Manns, owner of GF Eats in Bellambi, Wollongong. We’ll talk about the inspiration behind the cafe, the loyalty of her customers and how she’s been able to flip her life and career around since going gluten free.
LinksGF Eats Website
GF Eats Instagram
GF Eats Facebook
Contact GF Eats - info@gfeats.com.au
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 11
This is the extended trailer for the new segment of A Gluten Free Podcast named ‘Snack & Screen’. My brother Blake and I will be reviewing a film or show and food each episode with a gluten free twist. We have always loved food and film so we thought we’d combine the two together and chat about them. If you would like us to review any gluten free foods or movies/ shows please let us know!
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerWe are both not medical professionals. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 10
My guest on today’s episode is Penny Dellsperger, Health Advocacy Officer at Coeliac Australia and accredited dietician. We’ll talk about her unique perspective of being a dietician with coeliac disease, her role at Coeliac Australia and the research she has been involved with.
Links
Coeliac Australia
About Penny Dellsperger
Gluten Threshold Study
Oats and the gluten free diet
Diagnosing Coeliac Disease
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 9
My guest on today’s podcast is my wife, Bec! We’ll chat about her perspective of my coeliac disease diagnosis and how our lives have changed since. We’ll explore both the positives and negatives of living with someone with coeliac disease. We also have a surprise extra guest join us later in the episode!
Links
Coeliac Australia
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 8
My Guest today is Isaac from Gluten Free By Isaac. We’ll chat about how a trip to Hawaii with his family after a coeliac diagnosis inspired him to start up his own business. At the young age of just 14, Isaac is doing amazing things in the gluten free community.
Links
Gluten Free By Isaac Website
Gluten Free By Isaac Instagram
Gluten Free By Isaac Facebook
Coeliac Australia
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 7
My guest on today’s podcast is Kylie Anderson, author of the book Gluten Tootin. We’ll chat about her son’s coeliac diagnosis and the inspiration behind the book. We’ll also discuss how much more awareness is needed around coeliac disease.
Links
Gluten Tootin’ Book
Gluten Tootin’ Website
Coeliac Australia
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 6
This is a short and final episode of A Gluten Free Podcast for 2021. In this episode I’ll reflect on starting the podcast and what I hope to achieve with it in 2022. Thank you so much to everyone who has listened and shared it so far. It's going to have a few changes next year and I’m looking forward to sharing them with you. Exciting things on the way. See you in 2022. Happy New Year!
Links
Christmas Food Reel
A Gluten Free Family Instagram
Get in touch
You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 5
My guest on today’s podcast is Grace Minehan, author of the cookbook The Real Thing. We’ll chat about the book, having a coeliac disease diagnosis at a young age and the changes she’s seen in gluten free food and coeliac awareness since.
LinksThe Real Thing - Gluten Free Cookbook
Against The Grain. Gluten Free Instagram
Grace Mineham’s Top 10 Gluten Free Takeaway Options in the ACT
Coeliac Australia
Coeliac Australia App
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 4
My guest on today’s podcast is Brad, owner and head chef of Lil Piggy in Mittagong, New South Wales. We’ll chat about having coeliac disease, the concept behind Lil Piggy and what he’s learnt about gluten free food and the lifestyle around it since his diagnosis.
Links
Lil Piggy Mittagong Instagram
Lil Piggy Mittagong Facebook
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 3
My guest on today’s podcast is Gabrielle from Gluten Free By Gabrielle on Instagram. We’ll chat about her daughter’s coeliac diagnosis as well as her own allergies. She’ll share what she has learnt about the gluten free diet and the disease in general.
Edit - Gabrielle's account has unfortunately since been hacked and is no longer online. If you wish to get into contact with her please let me know
Links
Gluten Free By Gabrielle Instagram
Coeliac Australia
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 2
My guest on today’s podcast is Bec Wixon, creator of The Gluten Free Queen and Coeliac Disease Support Group Australia Facebook Group. We’ll chat about how much she has learnt since her coeliac diagnosis and how it has pushed her to be such a creative advocate in the gluten free community. LinksThe Gluten Free Queen website
The Gluten Free Queen Etsy Store
The Gluten Free Queen Instagram Page
Coeliac Disease Support Group Australia
Coeliac Australia
Comuna Cantina
Ping Pong Asian
If you are liking this podcast please leave a rating and review on whatever podcasting platform you listen on. Thanks for listening!
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 1
Hey! Welcome to A Gluten Free Podcast. I'm your host Ben and in this first episode I share my coeliac disease diagnosis story. I chat about my symptoms and health in the lead up to my diagnosis. I want to be honest and upfront about my journey as I know how hard it is to live with this chronic autoimmune disease. Throughout this podcast I will share not only my story but the gluten free journeys of others.
Summary of episode
When and how my coeliac symptoms came about
The testing I had done
Definition of coeliac disease
What has helped me
* My hopes for this podcast
You can find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac which Coeliac Australia members receive on a quarterly released basis. If you are liking this podcast please leave a rating and review on whatever podcasting platform you listen on. Thanks for listening!
Links
Coeliac Australia
Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before making any decisions about your health or diet.