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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 

* Gluten free labelling in Australia versus the rest of the world 

* Story from a local baker attempting to make gluten free options for their customers and having a backlash on social media 

* Having an interesting conversation with this local baker 

* The lack of awareness of coeliac disease and gluten free options in the Australian hospitality industry 

* The awkwardness of following up with a venue after you've been made sick 

* How To Dine Out Safely with Coeliac Disease episode 

* Anthony Dionne blog post 

* Find Me Gluten Free App 

* Searching on social media to find gluten free options near you 

* Teasing next week's guest episode 

* Upcoming roundtable discussion 

* 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 

📬 Stay connected:
 Instagram: @a.gffamily
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 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

Links
Download FREE digital resource: Living Well With Coeliac Disease by The Gut Health Group

Follow Nicole Marie on Instagram

https://www.guthealthgroup.com/

Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group 

📬 Stay connected:
 Instagram: @a.gffamily
Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com

This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance. 

Want to try out Bask & Co Porridge and their other products? Head to this link and use our code GFFAMILY to save 15% on your purchase! Enjoy gluten free fam 🥣

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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: 

* Reflecting on last my episode with the new Director for the Center for Celiac Disease Research and Treatment, Dr Maureen Leonard 

* 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 

* Dr Maureen Leonard's work on the Celiac Disease Genomic Environmental and Metabolomic Study 

* How the CDGEMM study with help us understand how and why coeliac disease is activating in children 

* Italy passing a law to screen their population for coeliac disease and Type 1 diabetes in ages 1-17 

* The importance of researching the mental health impacts of coeliac disease 

* Potential therapeutic for Coeliac Disease from Topas Therapeutics (TPM502) 

* Gluten Threshold study at Wesley Research Institute  

* 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 

Episode with Kristina Richardson 

Hookworms and parasite study for coeliac disease treatment

Other research projects through Coeliac Australia 

Our Oats blog 

📬 Stay connected:
 Instagram: @a.gffamily
Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 

This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance. 

Want to try out Bask & Co Porridge and their other products? Head to this link and use our code GFFAMILY to save 15% on your purchase! Enjoy gluten free fam 🥣

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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.

Want to try out Bask & Co Porridge and their other products? Head to this link and use our code GFFAMILY to save 15% on your purchase! Enjoy gluten free fam 🥣

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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.

Want to try out Bask & Co Porridge and their other products? Head to this link and use our code GFFAMILY to save 15% on your purchase! Enjoy gluten free fam 🥣

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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.

Want to try out Bask & Co Porridge and their other products? Head to this link and use our code GFFAMILY to save 15% on your purchase! Enjoy gluten free fam 🥣

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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.

Want to try out Bask & Co Porridge and their other products? Head to this link and use our code GFFAMILY to save 15% on your purchase! Enjoy gluten free fam 🥣

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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:

* Initial email explaining why Stephen is sharing his story

* The symptoms Stephen experienced

* The long & confusing process of a coeliac disease diagnosis

* Transitioning to the gluten free diet

* 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.

Want to try out Bask & Co Porridge and their other products? Head to this link and use our code GFFAMILY to save 15% on your purchase! Enjoy gluten free fam 🥣

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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


Links

Follow 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.

Want to try out Bask & Co Porridge and their other products? Head to this link and use our code GFFAMILY to save 15% on your purchase! Enjoy gluten free fam 🥣

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Episode 101
A Gluten Free Podcast

On 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:

* 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 

* My top 5 moments of the podcast so far

* A big thank you for your support 


Links

Moment 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.

Want to try out Bask & Co Porridge and their other products? Head to this link and use our code GFFAMILY to save 15% on your purchase! Enjoy gluten free fam 🥣

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