A Gluten Free Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

A 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 research around it 

* Working alongside Dr Simone Peters & Monash University in the creation of Nerva 

* Theories around the rising prevalence of IBS in Australia & worldwide 

* How Nerva works & how it can help manage IBS symptoms 

* Feedback from Nerva users so far
 
* Future goals for Mindset Health & Nerva

Links

Download 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 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.

Bask & Co make delicious gluten free porridge, granola and granola bars. Head to baskandco.com.au & use our code GFFAMILY to save 20% at checkout! 

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 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.

Bask & Co make delicious gluten free porridge, granola and granola bars. Head to baskandco.com.au & use our code GFFAMILY to save 20% at checkout! 

A 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: 

* 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 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.

Bask & Co make delicious gluten free porridge, granola and granola bars. Head to baskandco.com.au & use our code GFFAMILY to save 20% at checkout! 

A Gluten Free Podcast – Episode 47

On today’s episode, I chat with Honi Cervi, Head of Innovation & Growth at Good Food Partners, the company behind popular Australian gluten free brands Freedom and Messy Monkeys. Honi shares how these brands are evolving based on direct feedback from the gluten free community and the steps they’re taking to ensure product safety for people with coeliac disease.

We discuss the importance of building trust with gluten free consumers, how product development happens behind the scenes, and what goes into maintaining gluten free manufacturing standards. Honi also answers some fantastic questions from listeners, giving further insight into the innovation and transparency that drives these brands forward.

This is an important conversation for anyone living gluten free—especially parents of gluten free kids, long-time coeliac warriors, or anyone who wants to know more about how gluten free products are made safely in Australia.

🎙️ What We’ll Cover:

• Honi’s background and role at Good Food Partners
• The origins and mission of Freedom and Messy Monkeys
• Gluten free manufacturing and how product safety is ensured
• What Australian gluten free consumers are saying—and how the brands are listening
• Sneak peek into new ideas and future plans for gluten free products
• Honi answers listener-submitted questions about product development and more

🔗 Links & Resources:

• 🌐 Freedom Foods Website
• 🌐 Messy Monkeys Website
• 📱 Follow Freedom on Instagram
• 📱 Follow Messy Monkeys on Instagram
• 🌐 Good Food Partners Website

📬 Get in Touch:

• Instagram: @a.gffamily
• Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
• Read my Gluten Free Dad column in The Australian Coeliac magazine, published quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

The content on this podcast is for general information only and reflects the personal opinions and lived experiences of the host and guests. It should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health, diet, or medical care.

This episode is not sponsored by Freedom or Messy Monkeys. All opinions expressed are those of the host and guest.

Bask & Co make delicious gluten free porridge, granola and granola bars. Head to baskandco.com.au & use our code GFFAMILY to save 20% at checkout! 

A Gluten Free Podcast 
Episode 46 

On today’s episode, I chat with Claire Baker, Senior Director of Communications at Beyond Celiac. Claire shares her personal journey with coeliac disease and discusses the incredible work Beyond Celiac is doing to drive scientific research, advocate for better awareness, and ultimately work toward a treatment—and eventual cure—for coeliac disease by 2030.

We’ll explore how Beyond Celiac partners with researchers and clinicians, what’s happening in the world of clinical trials, and what a treatment or cure could actually look like for those living with this lifelong autoimmune condition. We’ll also talk about gluten free labelling laws in the U.S. and how Claire’s diagnosis shifted her career focus to coeliac advocacy.

🎙️ What We’ll Cover:

• Claire’s personal coeliac diagnosis story
• Gluten free labelling laws in the United States
• The background and mission of Beyond Celiac
• Research projects and clinical trials currently underway
• What a treatment or cure for coeliac disease might involve

🔗 Links & Resources:

• 🌐 Beyond Celiac Website
• 📱 Follow Beyond Celiac on Instagram

📬 Get in Touch:

• Instagram: @a.gffamily
• Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
• Read my Gluten Free Dad column in The Australian Coeliac magazine (exclusive to Coeliac Australia members)

⚠️ Disclaimer:

This podcast is for general information only and reflects the personal opinions and lived experiences of the host and guests. It should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health or diet.

Bask & Co make delicious gluten free porridge, granola and granola bars. Head to baskandco.com.au & use our code GFFAMILY to save 20% at checkout! 

A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 45

In this special 5 in 5 episode, I'm joined by Penny Dellsperger (Health Advocacy Officer) and Emily Monaco (Marketing Specialist) from Coeliac Australia to cover five key gluten-free updates in five short segments.

🎙️ What We’ll Cover:

• A listener question answered by Penny
• Why it’s vital for family members of those diagnosed to get screened
• Preview of the 2022 Celiac Disease Symposium in Sorrento, Italy
• What to expect at the Melbourne Gluten Free Expo
• Introducing Coeliac Australia’s new CEO, Fiona Crockett

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Coeliac Australia – Diagnosis Info
• Celiac Disease Symposium 2022 – 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 related conditions requiring a gluten free diet. They provide membership, advocacy, resources, and research funding, while raising awareness within the medical field, food industry, and general public.

📬 Get in Touch

• Instagram: @a.gffamily
• Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
• Read my regular Gluten Free Dad column in The Australian Coeliac magazine (exclusive to Coeliac Australia members)

⚠️ Disclaimer

This podcast is for informational purposes only and reflects personal experiences and opinions. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health or diet.

A Gluten Free Podcast 
Episode 44

In today’s episode, my wife Bec joins me to share the story of our eldest daughter’s coeliac disease blood test journey. We discuss the test results, how we prepared our toddler for the blood test, and how we managed the anxiety that comes with the experience. If you’re a parent or caregiver facing coeliac testing for your child, this episode offers practical advice and emotional support.

🎧 What We Cover

• Our daughter’s coeliac blood test results and what they mean
• Preparing toddlers and young children for blood tests
• The blood test experience from a parent and child perspective
• Coping with anxiety before and during the test
• Helpful tips and resources we found valuable

🔗 Links & Resources

• Coeliac Australia: Advice for Testing Children for Coeliac Disease
• Royal Children’s Hospital: Blood Test Preparation Video

📲 Get in Touch

I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences!
 📸 Instagram: @a.gffamily
📧 Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com

You can also find my regular column Gluten Free Dad in The Australian Coeliac magazine, released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This podcast reflects personal opinions and experiences and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.

A Gluten Free Podcast 
Bonus Episode 

In this special bonus episode, I join Jess Brien on her podcast That’s So Chronic for an honest chat about my coeliac disease diagnosis, transitioning to a gluten free lifestyle, and the powerful support I’ve found within the gluten free community.

We discuss how being gluten free in Australia shapes daily life, the lessons I’ve learned, and how creating A Gluten Free Podcast has helped me connect with others on a similar journey.

🎧 What We Cover

• My personal story of receiving a coeliac disease diagnosis
• Challenges and joys of being gluten free in Australia
• Key insights and lessons from my ongoing gluten free journey
• The inspiration behind creating A Gluten Free Podcast
• How connecting with the gluten free community has been essential to my wellbeing

🔗 Links & Resources

• Listen to That’s So Chronic Podcast
• Follow Jess Brien on Instagram or TikTok

📲 Connect with Me

I’d love to hear from you!
 📸 Instagram: @a.gffamily
📧 Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com

You can also read my column Gluten Free Dad in The Australian Coeliac magazine, published quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This podcast reflects personal experiences and opinions and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any health or diet decisions.

Bask & Co make delicious gluten free porridge, granola and granola bars. Head to baskandco.com.au & use our code GFFAMILY to save 20% at checkout! 

A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 43
 
In today’s episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I’m joined by Jess Brien, host of the popular podcast That’s So Chronic. Jess shares her personal journey with gluten intolerance and how it helped prepare her for a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We discuss how she navigates life gluten free, the challenges and insights from her MS diagnosis, and the meaningful connections she’s built through her podcast.

🎧 What We Discuss

• Jess’s diagnosis of gluten intolerance and managing a gluten free lifestyle
• Her journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and coping strategies
• The creation and mission behind the That’s So Chronic podcast
• Lessons learned from living with chronic conditions and building community support

🔗 Links & Resources

• Listen to That’s So Chronic Podcast
• Follow Jess Brien on Instagram & TikTok
• Learn More About Multiple Sclerosis

📲 Get in Touch

I love hearing from you!
 📸 Instagram: @a.gffamily
📧 Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com

You can also read my column Gluten Free Dad in The Australian Coeliac magazine, published quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This podcast shares personal stories and opinions and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health or diet.

Bask & Co make delicious gluten free porridge, granola and granola bars. Head to baskandco.com.au & use our code GFFAMILY to save 20% at checkout! 

A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 42

On today’s episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I speak with Michael Carp, owner and managing director of Kez’s Kitchen. We dive into the inspiring story behind Kez’s Kitchen, their long-standing commitment to Australia’s gluten free community, and their exciting new gluten free product range.

Michael shares insights into his family’s history with the gluten free diet, the core values that drive Kez’s Kitchen, and what’s coming next for the brand.

🎧 What We Discuss

• The founding story of Kez’s Kitchen
• Building a strong connection with the Australian gluten free community
• Michael’s personal and family journey with the gluten free diet
• The core values that shape Kez’s Kitchen
• Upcoming products and future plans for Kez’s Kitchen

🔗 Links & Resources

• Kez’s Kitchen Website
• Follow Kez’s Kitchen on Instagram

📲 Connect with Me

Join the conversation and share your thoughts!
 📸 Instagram: @a.gffamily
📧 Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com

You can also read my column Gluten Free Dad in The Australian Coeliac magazine, published quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This podcast shares personal experiences and opinions and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.

Bask & Co make delicious gluten free porridge, granola and granola bars. Head to baskandco.com.au & use our code GFFAMILY to save 20% at checkout!