A Gluten Free Podcast
By: Ben Hampton
Language: en-au
Categories: Health, Fitness, Nutrition, Mental
Do you have coeliac disease or are you gluten free for other health reasons? You've come to the right place: A Gluten Free Podcast! I'm your host Ben & in this is weekly show we'll explore all things gluten free. I share stories of people doing helpful & inspiring things in the gluten free community while sharing my own story along the way. So whether you have coeliac disease like me, you’re gluten free for other reasons or you simply want to learn more about the gluten free diet, this is your show. My aim is to raise coeliac disease & gluten fr...
Episodes
Highlight - How We Can Improve Diagnosis Awareness of Coeliac Disease in Australian GPs: General Practitioner and Chair of the RACGP Allergy Special Interest Group, Dr. Nick Cooling
Jan 08, 2026A Gluten Free Podcast
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 t...
Duration: 00:08:56Highlight - Creating A Safe Cruise Experience For People With Coeliac Disease: Celiac Cruise Founder, Maureen Basye
Jan 01, 2026A Gluten Free Podcast
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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Duration: 00:08:49Highlight - When Gluten Isn't To Blame For Coeliac Disease Symptoms: Coeliac Disease Specialist Dietitian, Dr Kim Faulkner Hogg
Dec 28, 2025A Gluten Free Podcast
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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Duration: 00:12:49Diggers Miranda RSL Head Chef, Andrew Harper: How Curiosity & Listening to Feedback From Coeliac & Gluten Free Customers Created Massive Success for RSL
Dec 21, 2025A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 212
My 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 h...
5 Gluten Free Life Lessons From 2025
Dec 14, 2025A Gluten Free Podcast
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:
* Reflecting on last week's episode with mucosal Immunologist and Coeliac Disease Researcher at James Cook University, Dr Paul Giacomin
Can Hookworms Help People Living With Coeliac Disease? | Mucosal Immunologist and Coeliac Disease Researcher at James Cook University, Dr Paul Giacomin
Dec 07, 2025A 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
* Dr Giacomi...
Duration: 00:53:22Coming Together & Taking Action Versus Complaining Within the Coeliac Disease & Gluten Free Community: Feeding Gluten Free Fundraiser
Nov 30, 2025A 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:
* Reflecting on last week's episode with NSW Food Authority CEO, Andrew Davies
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Duration: 00:31:33How We Can Improve Coeliac Disease & Gluten Free Education & Awareness in the Australian Hospitality Industry with NSW Food Authority CEO, Andrew Davies
Nov 23, 2025A 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 Auth...
Coeliac Disease Awareness & Gluten Free Food Service in Australian Hospitality + Gluten Free Dining Out Tips & Resources
Nov 16, 2025A 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:
* Reflecting on Nicole Marie's views on the need to improve gluten free labelling
Seeking Expert Advice For Coeliac Disease & A Gluten Free Diet with Coeliac Disease Specialist Dietitian, Nicole Marie
Nov 09, 2025A 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...
Live Behind The Scenes for Sebastien Sans Gluten x Melanie Persson (The Very Hungry Coeliac): Gluten Free Collaboration Creation
Nov 02, 2025A 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 F...
Creating Artisan Gluten Free Bread For the Australian Coeliac Community & Hospitality Industry: Founder of Nonie's Food, Nonie Dwyer
Oct 26, 2025A 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...
How To Grieve Gluten & Process the Emotions of a Coeliac Disease Diagnosis
Oct 19, 2025A 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:
* Reflecting on last week's episode with Joanna Wynne
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Duration: 00:30:29How Coeliac Disease Impacts Our Family & Friends
Oct 05, 2025A 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 ca...
Duration: 00:29:53How To Navigate Coeliac Disease In Children with The Coeliac Connection Founder & Author of the Ebook 'Surviving the First Year of Childhood Coeliac Disease', Joanne Wynne
Oct 05, 2025A 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 ...
How To Make Quick & Easy Gluten Free Meals with Television Presenter & Gluten Free Express Cookbook Author Helen Tzouganatos
Sep 28, 2025A 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...
My Skin Issues Pre-Coeliac Disease Diagnosis + Coeliac Disease Awareness Conversations
Sep 21, 2025A 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.
* Reflecting on last week's guest episode with dermatologist, Ryan De Cruz
* My two own skin issues pre-coeliac disease diagnosis
* Questioning if I were to have my skin tested at the time if I were to be diagnosed with coeliac disease
* Reaching a level of desp...
Duration: 00:30:10How Coeliac Disease Impacts Skin Health: Dermatologist & Founder of Southern Dermatology, Dr Ryan De Cruz
Sep 14, 2025A 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:
* Ryan’s role as a dermatologist
* The importance of dermatology in healthcare
* Ryan’s personal connection to coeliac disease with family me...
Duration: 00:44:15A Golden Age in Coeliac Disease Research: Groundbreaking Coeliac Disease Research Developments Worldwide
Sep 07, 2025A 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:
* Reflecting on last my episode with the new Dir...
Duration: 00:49:42How To Make Gluten Free Sourdough With Founder of Wild Sourdough, Yoke Mardewi
Aug 31, 2025A 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...
Why Do People Develop Coeliac Disease? Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Physician-Scientist & New Director at The Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Mass General for Children, Dr Maureen Leonard
Aug 24, 2025A 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
* Mauree...
Is AI Helping Or Hindering Our Gluten Free Lives? + The Power of Gluten Free Events & Meetups
Aug 17, 2025A 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 fr...
Duration: 00:28:00Ardor Founder, Vince Lotito: Navigating Coeliac Disease As An Italian Male & Creating High Quality, Premium Gluten Free Products
Aug 10, 2025A 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?
<... Duration: 00:57:01Sydney Gluten Free Expo Meetup With Amelia, Founder of Social Coeliac Sydney
Aug 07, 2025A 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...
How I'm Navigating Coeliac Disease As A Man & How We Can Help Encourage More Men To Discuss Physical & Mental Health
Aug 03, 2025A 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:
* Recap of...
Duration: 00:31:06Gluten Free Cookbook Author and former Masterchef Australia Contestant, Melanie Persson (The Very Hungry Coeliac) - How To Make Gluten Free Feasts
Jul 27, 2025A 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:
* Reintroduction - a little background Melanie and brief recap of her coeliac diagnosis, Masterchef Australia experience and creating her first cookbook
* Me...
Duration: 01:06:13How To Find Inclusion, Community & Connection in Our Gluten Free Life
Jul 20, 2025A 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... Duration: 00:39:06Founder of Sonny’s Food, Sonny Wells: The World's First Gluten Free Fast Food Chain
Jul 13, 2025A 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 ful...
Duration: 01:09:31How To Think Like A Scientist In Our Coeliac & Gluten Free Lives
Jul 06, 2025A 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...
Duration: 00:24:52The Cost of the Gluten Free Diet: Coeliac Disease Research Update with Associate Professor Kelly Lambert
Jun 29, 2025A 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...
Duration: 01:02:16Balance: Finding Your Own Way in Coeliac & Gluten Free Life
Jun 22, 2025A 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...
The Future of Coeliac Disease Research & Diagnosis with Principal Scientist Dr. Andrew Williams from Westmead Children’s Hospital
Jun 15, 2025A 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 immunol...
Duration: 00:58:03Gluten Free Audit for Coeliac Disease: What’s Working & What Needs to Change
Jun 08, 2025A 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.
L...
Duration: 00:41:33Creating Safe Treats for All: Lisa Munro on Building Happy Tummies & Free From Family Co.
Jun 01, 2025Episode 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...
Duration: 00:56:047 Symptoms I Experienced Before My Coeliac Disease Diagnosis
May 25, 2025A 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 wi...
Duration: 00:22:08Your Coeliac Stories: Living with Coeliac Disease – Diagnosis, Travel, Work Challenges & Gluten Free Life with Listener Stephen
May 18, 2025A 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 diag...
Duration: 00:54:10Finding Your Gluten Free Ikigai: Inspiration & Motivation To Live Your Best Gluten Free Life & Help Others
May 11, 2025A 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 reas...
Iron Ramen: Creating Authentic Gluten Free Japanese Cuisine for the Coeliac Community
May 04, 2025A 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 h...
Duration: 01:10:27Your Coeliac Disease Is Not Your Fault | Gluten Free Thoughts
Apr 27, 2025A 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...
Duration: 00:24:38Dr Bob Anderson on Coeliac Disease Research, Immune Response & Future Treatments
Apr 20, 2025A 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...
Duration: 01:20:37How the Coeliac Disease & Gluten Free Community Must Work Together | Gluten Free Thoughts
Apr 13, 2025Episode 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 d...
Breaking New Ground: Coeliac Disease Research, Diagnosis & IL-2 Breakthroughs with Scientist Olivia Moscatelli
Apr 06, 2025A 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 diagn...
Duration: 00:57:32My Bone Density Update & Testing For Coeliac Disease Before Going Gluten Free | Gluten Free Thoughts
Mar 30, 2025A 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, forme...
Duration: 00:27:29Finding a New Gluten Free Life with Former Triple J Host & Like A Version Creator, Mel Bampton
Mar 23, 2025A 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...
Duration: 01:11:57Coeliac Awareness Week 2025, Huge $500 Giveaway & Supporting Gluten Free Businesses | Gluten Free Thoughts
Mar 16, 2025A 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...
Duration: 00:20:09Hudson’s Bakery Founder Sandra Hudson on Gluten Free Business Challenges & Community Impact
Mar 09, 2025A 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 o...
Duration: 01:10:29My Bone Density Scan Results: The Importance of Advocacy & Follow Up Care in Coeliac Disease
Mar 02, 2025A 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 i...
Duration: 00:32:58Improving Coeliac Disease Awareness, Diagnosis & Management Amongst Australian GPs with Dr. Nick Cooling
Feb 23, 2025A 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 l...
Duration: 01:12:38Coeliac Disease & Gluten Free Myths: 5 Biggest Misconceptions Debunked | Gluten Free Thoughts
Feb 16, 2025A 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 litt...
Celiac Cruise Founder Maureen Basye: Making Waves in Gluten Free Travel, Creating Community Connection & 2026 Australia Launch!
Feb 09, 2025A 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...
Duration: 01:06:24When Gluten Isn't Always To Blame For Your Coeliac Disease Symptoms & My Current Gluten Free Toolkit | Gluten Free Thoughts
Feb 02, 2025A 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<...
Duration: 00:29:56How To Navigate Label Reading, Gluten Free Nutrition & When Gluten Isn’t to Blame For Symptoms | Coeliac Disease Dietitian, Dr Kim Faulkner Hogg
Jan 26, 2025A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 164
Reading 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 spec...
Duration: 01:14:4010 Minute Guided Meditation (Sound Bath) With Annie & Justin
Jan 19, 2025A Gluten Free Podcast
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
Lin...
My ADHD Diagnosis & 2025 Goals for A Gluten Free Podcast | Gluten Free Thoughts
Jan 12, 2025A Gluten Free Podcast
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 ex...
2024 Recap, A Very Merry Gluten Free Christmas & 2025: The Year of Focus
Dec 19, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
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!
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Duration: 00:19:43Global Coeliac Disease Insights: Jason Tye-Din & Penny Dellsperger on Research Findings, International Celiac Disease Symposium Sheffield Highlights & Melbourne 2026!
Dec 15, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 160
My 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...
Why Being Proactive & Taking Action Matters When Living With Coeliac Disease | Gluten Free Thoughts
Dec 12, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
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 epi...
Jen Boyce, Ball Park Music Bassist: Navigating Gluten Free Life On The Road as a Touring Musician Living With Coeliac Disease
Dec 08, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
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 musici...
How We Can Spread Coeliac Disease & Gluten Free Awareness Together: One Chat At A Time | Gluten Free Thoughts
Dec 01, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
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...
How to Improve Body Image and Your Relationship with Food: Tips from Angelica Pupillo, Founder of This Is Your Body
Nov 24, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
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...
🚨 Bonus Episode: My Brother Blake & I Chat About The Behind The Scenes Of Building Our Website & Why He's Now Gluten Free!
Nov 19, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 155
On 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 we...
Instilling Hope Into Our Coeliac and Gluten Free Lives One Chat At A Time &… Our Website is LIVE Gluten Free Fam!!! | Gluten Free Thoughts
Nov 17, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
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 ha...
Duration: 00:22:57From France to Gluten Free Sydney Bakery: Attention to Detail and Gluten Free Community Impact with Sebastien Sans Gluten Founder, Sebastien Syidalza
Nov 10, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 153
I 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 Pa...
Duration: 01:12:00Embracing Change for Gluten Free Growth | Gluten Free Thoughts
Nov 03, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 152
Change 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...
Navigating Allergies: Tips and Insights from Allergy Life Australia Co-Founder Grace Canning
Oct 27, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 151
Do 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 wi...
Duration: 00:54:04Special Announcement to Celebrate 150 Episodes! 🥳 | Gluten Free Thoughts
Oct 20, 2024Episode 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 o...
Uncovering Hidden Diabetes Signs & Symptoms, Testing & the Coeliac Connection | Expert Insights from Diabetes Educator Cheryl Steele
Oct 13, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 149
My 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, dia...
How To Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone In Your Coeliac & Gluten-Free Life | Gluten Free Thoughts
Oct 06, 2024A 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 co...
Duration: 00:17:47Gluten Free Granola, Porridge & Granola Bars: When Passion Meets Purpose in Building a Successful Business for the Coeliac & Gluten-Free Community | Bask & Co. Founder Janessa Rutter
Sep 29, 2024A 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 ha...
Duration: 00:52:45How To Improve 5 Areas of Patience In Your Coeliac & Gluten Free Life | Gluten Free Thoughts
Sep 22, 2024A 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 die...
Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy for IBS: Unlocking the Gut-Brain Connection with Nerva Founder Alex Naoumidis
Sep 15, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
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:
* Alex’s mission with Nerva & Mindset Health
* Alex’s coeliac disease diagnosis story
* Discovering gut-directed hypnotherapy
* Creating Mindset Health
* Defining gut hypnotherapy & the latest resea...
5 Consistency & Simplicity Tools To Help Improve Your Coeliac & Gluten Free Life | Gluten Free Thoughts
Sep 08, 2024A 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, Healt...
Coeliac Australia Updates: Sydney Gluten Free Expo, Petition For Gluten Free Food Subsidy, Can You Eat Gluten In Europe? & International Coeliac Disease Symposium in Sheffield, UK
Sep 01, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
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...
New Coeliac Australia CEO, Maryjane Aviles | Launching Petition for Affordable Gluten-Free Food live from the Sydney Gluten-Free Expo
Aug 29, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
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
* Where Coeliac Australia are now focussing their efforts
* The cost of...
Duration: 00:21:19Gluten-Free Guide to Menopause Health: When Doctors Might Overlook Your Symptoms | Dietitian & Everyday Nutrition Founder, Joanna Baker
Aug 25, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 141
Menopause. 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 ot...
Why Hard Conversations are Inevitable & Essential in Our Coeliac & Gluten Free Lives | Gluten Free Thoughts
Aug 18, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
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
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What is IBS? Symptoms, Known Causes & Management Strategies for IBS while following a Gluten-Free Diet | Accredited Practising Dietitian, Geraldine Perez
Aug 11, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
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...
How Using Addition & Subtraction in Our Coeliac & Gluten Free Lives Helps Us return to Homeostasis | Gluten Free Thoughts
Aug 04, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 138
On 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...
Optimising Fertility with Gluten-Free Nutrition: Insights from Dietitian Sally Marchini
Jul 28, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
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...
How To Take The Power Back in Our Gluten Free Lives by Turning Negatives into Positives | Gluten Free Thoughts
Jul 21, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 136
So 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.
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Gluten-Free Grooves: From Argentinian Pop Star to Masterchef Australia 2024 Contestant | Juan De La Cruz Torales Villareal
Jul 14, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
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: <...
Duration: 01:00:54How To Use A Beginner's Mindset In Our Coeliac & Gluten Free Lives | Gluten Free Thoughts
Jul 07, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 134
In 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 o...
How to Dine Out Safely: Gluten Free Tips for those with Coeliac Disease | A Conversation with Gluten Free Pasta Di Casa Founder Anthony Dionne
Jun 30, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 133
My 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...
5 Essential Self-Advocacy Tips For Your Gluten-Free Life: Gluten Free Thoughts
Jun 23, 2024Episode 132
A Gluten Free Podcast
How 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...
Find Me Gluten Free📍The Story Behind the App with Founder, Jason Elmore
Jun 16, 2024A 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 t...
How Assumptions are Dangerous when Living With Coeliac Disease & Why We Should Avoid Them: Gluten Free Thoughts
Jun 09, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 130
Do 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...
Gluten Free Donuts!? OMG Decadent Donuts Australia Sprinkling Inclusivity & Fun with Founder David Moore
Jun 02, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 129
My 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 journe...
Don't Ask & You Won't Receive: Gluten Free Thoughts
May 26, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
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 throug...
Duration: 00:27:16Groundbreaking Coeliac Disease Research Findings & Clinical Trials Unveiled with A/ Prof Jason Tye-Din
May 19, 2024A 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 Free Thoughts | Coeliac Disease Awareness Month! 🥳 5 Positives of My Coeliac Disease Diagnosis & Being Gluten on a Gluten Free Diet
May 12, 2024A 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
* Rec...
Holistic Health Coach & The Healthy Celiac Podcast Host, Belinda Whelan | Empathy through Lived Experience with Coeliac Disease, Bio-individuality & Tips for How To Recover from being Glutened! 😩
May 05, 2024A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 125
My 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
* Beco...
Gluten Free Thoughts | Perfection Is An Unreal Expectation
Apr 28, 2024
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 think...
Founder of Low Tox Life, Alexx Stuart | Incorporating Low Tox Methods in our Gluten Free Bodies, Homes & Minds
Apr 21, 2024A 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...
Gluten Free Thoughts | How We Can Change the Conversation around ‘Good’ & ‘Bad’ in Relation to Coeliac Disease & the Gluten Free Diet
Apr 14, 2024A 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 j...
Thanh Truong, A.K.A ‘Fruit Nerd’, Fruiterer & Produce Expert & Author of 'Don't Buy Fruit & Veg Without Me' | Tips on How To Buy, Store & Eat Fruit & Veg to Enjoy Better Fruit & Veg Experiences
Apr 07, 2024A 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 suc...
Gluten Free Thoughts | Focus on the things We Can Control, Alive & Dead Time & the Body Budget
Mar 31, 2024A 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...
Doctor, Lawyer, Disability Advocate, Researcher & Author, Dinesh Palipana | Living With Quadriplegia, Depression Prompting Coeliac Disease Diagnosis & Using Growth Mindset to Focus on what we can Control
Mar 24, 2024A 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...
Surprise Easter Episode 🐰🥚👀 Where to Find the Best Gluten Free Easter Eggs, Chocolate Bunnies & Hot Cross Buns In Australia with Blogger & Creator of ‘Aussie Gluten Free Easter Egg Guide’, Kati Keksi
Mar 21, 2024Episode 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...
Gluten Free Thoughts | How My Coeliac Disease Diagnosis Occurred & My Symptoms. Send this Episode to Someone You Want to Help Educate about Coeliac Disease & the Gluten Free Diet!
Mar 17, 2024A 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
Li...
Coeliac Awareness Week 2024 with Coeliac Australia | Think Outside the Gut & Ask Yourself, "Could it be Coeliac Disease?"
Mar 12, 2024A 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
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