A Gluten Free Podcast
Do you have coeliac disease or are you gluten free for other health reasons? Sick of feeling like you’re all alone in your own coeliac (or celiac) journey? Are you struggling with adapting to your new gluten free life? Do you want to stay up to date with all the latest news, research and information in the coeliac disease and gluten free space? You’ve come to the right place! This is the show for all things gluten free. Your host Ben Hampton shares stories of people doing helpful and inspiring things in the gluten free community while also shari...
Your Coeliac Stories: Coeliac Disease as an Italian - Lucia's Gluten Free Journey Back to Her Favourite Foods
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Episode 249
On today's episode we'll share the coeliac and gluten journey of Lucia. She'll share her coeliac disease diagnosis, the challenges of being diagnosed with coeliac disease as an Italian and how Lucia has recreated her favourite Italian food gluten free.
What we'll cover:
* How I connected with Lucia on Instagram
* Lucia sharing her coeliac story with me during Coeliac Awareness Week
* The struggles of being diagnosed with coeliac disease as an Italian
* Finding great gluten...
The Hidden Mental Load of Coeliac Disease: Trauma, Food Fear & Addiction with Alexis Fosler
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Episode 248
My guest on today’s episode is substance abuse, eating disorder and trauma specialist psychotherapist, Alexis Fosler. We’ll explore the link between trauma, eating disorders, addiction and the gut/brain axis. We’ll also share how individuals living with coeliac disease can incorporate various tools to deal with these issues to manage the stresses in their lives.
What we’ll cover:
* How Alexis and I connected through a mutual friend
* The stresses of living with coeliac disease and bein...
Matt Damon’s Gluten Free Odyssey, SBS Insight Appearance: A Coeliac Perspective + Sydney Gluten Free Expo Giveaway
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Episode 247
My guest on today’s episode is my brother Blake. We’ll talk about Matt Damon going gluten free for his role as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s new film The Odyssey, our takeaways from our appearance at SBS Insight discussing ultra processed foods and our Sydney Gluten Free Expo ticket giveaway.
What we’ll discuss:
* Matt Damon going gluten free for his role as leading character Odysseus in The Odyssey
* Going gluten free for sport
* How and w...
Navigating Italy with Coeliac Disease: A Gluten Free Travel Guide with Catalin Varela
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Episode 246
My guest on today’s episode is the creator of The Celiac In Italy and Celiacs In Europe, Catalin Varela. We’ll talk about her coeliac disease diagnosis, the differences between the US and her current home of Florence in Italy and the resources she’s created to help the gluten free community travel throughout Italy and Europe.
What we’ll cover:
* Catalin’s coeliac disease diagnosis and her symptoms pre-diagnosis
* Neurological symptoms of coeliac disease
* Catalin’s...
Your Coeliac Stories: From Nightmares to Awareness - Isla's Mission to Help Others with Coeliac Disease
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Episode 245
On today's episode we share the story of Isla's coeliac disease diagnosis told by her mother Isla and how they made the goal to run a marathon for coeliac disease awareness.
What we'll cover:
* Reflecting on Glenn and Harley's story a few weeks ago
* How I found the story of Isla and her mum, Kirsty
* Isla's coeliac disease symptoms
* The pizza that changed everything
* Trying to find the problem behind Isla's health issues
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The Future of Coeliac Disease: Blood Tests, Oats & Breakthrough Research with Associate Professor, Gastroenterologist and World-Leading Coeliac Disease Researcher, Jason Tye-Din
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Episode 244
My guest on today’s episode is Associate Professor, gastroenterologist and world-leading coeliac disease researcher, Jason Tye-Din. We’ll talk about the latest updates on the Interleukin 2 blood test, updated advice around oats as part of a gluten free diet and all the other incredible research he and his team at WEHI are currently undertaking.
What we’ll cover:
* Introducing Jason and our previous episode together
* How coeliac disease is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects all parts a...
Your Coeliac Stories: Harley’s Climb for Coeliac UK
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Episode 243
On today's episode we have an inspiring story from the UK about a young girl named Harley. It’s told from the perspective of her father Glenn Hansen, detailing how his daughter’s personal struggles with coeliac disease led her to climb the mountain top to raise funds and awareness, figuratively and literally!
What we'll cover:
* How I found out about this news story within our gluten free community from a former podcast guest and a podcast listener conn...
What is a "Safe" Gluten Dose? Gluten Threshold Study Results with Gastroenterologist and Director of the Coeliac Disease and Immune Health Research Program at Wesley Research Institute, Dr James Daveson
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Episode 242
My guest on today’s episode is Gastroenterologist and Director of the Coeliac Disease and Immune Health Research Program at Wesley Research Institute, Dr James Daveson. We’ll talk about the Gluten Threshold Study results, how these results could inform international gluten free standards and the need for follow up larger scale studies.
What we’ll cover:
* Aim of the study and what prompted it
* Using Interleukin 2 to measure immune response in participants
* How the Interleukin 2 test w...
It's Not Just About Going Gluten Free - 5 Tools To Optimise Health When Living With Coeliac Disease
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Episode 241
On today's episode I share 5 protocols I've added to my health routine since my coeliac disease diagnosis. When you're diagnosed with coeliac disease, it's not all just about going gluten free. There's so much more we can do to help our physical and mental health.
What we'll cover:
* Cold therapy and ice baths
* My episode with Benjamin Berry on the podcast
* The benefits of yoga, especially when I'm having a flare up
* Going...
Gluten Free Podcasters Roundtable: Discussing The Backlash from Robby Hoffman’s Appearance on Call Her Daddy Podcast
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Episode 240
My guests on today’s episode are my fellow gluten free podcasters from both Australia and the US. We’ll talk about the recent comments made by Robby Hoffman on the Call Her Daddy Podcast, how the gluten free community has responded and how we can improve coeliac disease and gluten free awareness moving forward together.
What we’ll cover:
* Gluten free podcasting hosts introducing themselves
* Giving context to the discussion between Robby Hoffman and Alex Cooper
* I...
Navigating Coeliac Disease & Gluten Free Life As A Tradie Through Honesty: Braeden Croswell-Snow
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Episode 239
My guest on today’s episode is Carpentry Teacher, fellow coeliac and podcast listener, Braeden Crosswell-Snow. We’ll talk about being a male with coeliac disease, how to manage cross contamination in a shared kitchen as a family and being open and honest throughout our coeliac and gluten free journeys.
What we’ll cover:
* How Braeden and I connected at our Gluten Free Evening event
* Braeden’s coeliac disease diagnosis
* How Braeden dealt with being diagnosed with coeliac disease and navigating gluten free life as a tra...
Your Coeliac Stories: A Year Since Diagnosis - "All We Needed Was One Person to Think of It"
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Episode 238
On today's episode of A Gluten Free Podcast I'll share the story of Amanda's son Joshua's coeliac disease diagnosis. Amanda was puzzled by some strange symptoms Joshua was experiencing until one health professional thought to test for coeliac disease and finally they were able to obtain an answer.
What we'll cover:
* The last coeliac story we heard
* Amanda reaching out to share the story of her son, Joshua's coeliac disease diagnosis
* Amanda's gratefulness for Joshua's coeliac...
How To Navigate College With Coeliac Disease & Creating Gluten Free Humour: Creator of College Celiac, Casey Cromwell
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Episode 237
My guest on today’s episode is the creator of The College Celiac, Casey Cromwell. We’ll talk about how she navigated celiac disease as a teenager in college, creating much-needed comedy-focused gluten free content online and not only providing support for the gluten free community but finding support and healing from this community herself.
What we’ll cover:
* Casey’s coeliac disease symptoms
* Casey’s celiac disease diagnosis
* The biggest struggle for Casey during her diagnosis <...
Gluten-Free Travel Guide: The Most Gluten-Free Friendly Countries
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Episode 236
On today's episode I'll share a list of the top countries to visit when you live gluten free. We are very keen as a family to travel again overseas or even interstate within Australia. Whether you have travelled since your coeliac disease diagnosis, you have some countries on your bucket list or you're about to plan a trip,
What we'll cover:
* Reflecting on last week's guest episode with Sara Merlino
* Speaking to peo...
Coeliac Disease & Your Dental Health: Examining the Link with Coeliac-Aware Dentist Dr Sara Merlino
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Episode 235
My guest on today’s episode is dentist, registered pharmacist and fellow coeliac, Dr Sara Merlino. We’ll talk about the dental health issues and symptoms associated with coeliac disease, navigating finding gluten free dental products and medications, how to advocate for yourself at the dentist and dental health tips for those living with coeliac disease.
What we’ll cover:
* Sara’s coeliac disease symptoms, dermatitis herpetiformis and eventual diagnosis
* Sara’s insights from pharmacy and...
Your Coeliac Stories: Ashley's Daughter's Coeliac Disease Diagnosis - "Elliot Had Absolutely No Symptoms"
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Episode 234
On today's episode of A Gluten Free Podcast I'll share a listener's story of her daughter's coeliac disease diagnosis. Ashley's daughter's diagnosis came from her being part of the ENDIA study (Environmental Determinants of Islet Autoimmunity study), investigating 1400 women and their babies from early pregnancy to three years of age to understand how the environment promotes the development of type 1 diabetes.
Ashley shares how this diagnosis shocked her and how they have been dealing with the diagnosis and su...
Well & Good Business Development Manager, Shila Barak: Creating Quality Australian-Made Gluten Free Products
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Episode 233
My guest on today's episode is the Business Development Manager for Well & Good, Shila Barak. We'll talk about how Well & Good started from her dad's garage, their commitment to creating quality products for the gluten free community and new products they're currently developing and soon to launch.
What we'll cover:
* How Shila and I connected at the Sydney Gluten Free Expo
* Shila's dad starting Well & Good out of their family garage and comi...
Gluten Threshold Study Results: What Actually Is 'Gluten Free'? - This Changes Everything For Gluten Free Food & Labelling Worldwide
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Episode 232
What actually is 'gluten free'? What's the minimum amount of gluten that causes the autoimmune response in those with coeliac disease? On today's episode I talk about the results of the Gluten Threshold Study conducted by Dr James Daveson and his team at Wesley Research Institute in Queensland. They have found the minimum amount of gluten that causes the autoimmune response in people with coeliac disease. This is massive!
What we'll cover:
* Reflecting on las...
Coeliac Disease, The Gluten Free Diet & Bone Health - What You Need To Know With Professor Belinda Beck, Founder of The Bone Clinic & ONERO
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Episode 231
It was once thought that once you have a diagnosis of osteopenia and especially osteoporosis, loading our bones with resistance and weight training would be incredibly risky and completely off limits. My guest today has changed that old belief with her groundbreaking research, discoveries and subsequent Brisbane-based clinic which is improving the lives of Australians and many others throughout the world with their accreditation program.
This episode will provide you with all you need to know a...
How The War Is Impacting The Coeliac Disease & Gluten Free Community - A Discussion With My Brother Blake
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Episode 230
My guest on today’s episode is my brother Blake. We’ll talk about how his health has changed since he’s gone gluten free, how the war in impacting the coeliac and gluten free community and a resource we’re currently working on together.
What we’ll cover:
* Updates since our last podcast recording together before launching our website
* Blake’s health updates since going gluten free around 18 months ago
* Blake’s symptom relief since going glut...
Gluten Free TikTok Content Creator, The Macro Celiac: Coeliac Dad Raising Two Children with Coeliac Disease
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Episode 229
My guest on today’s episode is the creator of The Macro Celiac, Kevin G. We’ll talk about life as a coeliac dad, being a father of two kids with coeliac disease and how Kevin has used his journey to help others in the community through his social media platforms.
What we’ll cover:
* How Kevin and I connected through TikTok
* Kevin’s coeliac disease symptoms and eventual diagnosis
* Both of Kevin’s son’s coe...
Coeliac Disease Diagnosis: What They Don't Tell You
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Episode 228
In today's episode I discuss what I wish all the health professionals told me when I was diagnosed with coeliac disease. I'll share my own coeliac disease journey, discuss what I've learned since my diagnosis in 2020 and expand on a recent Instagram post around this topic.
What we'll cover:
* My coeliac disease symptoms pre-diagnosis
* All the testing I got done before testing for coeliac disease
* How my coeliac disease diagnosis came...
Founder of The Gluten Free Advocate & Coeliac Disease Podcaster, Ashley Iadanza: Live from The Celiac Cruise
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Episode 227
My guest on today’s episode is founder of The Gluten Free Advocate and fellow coeliac podcaster, Ashley Iadanza. We’ll talk about both Ashley’s and my coeliac disease diagnoses, how Ashley works with Celiac Cruise, creating her podcast, her mission with The Gluten Free Advocate and share perspectives of gluten free life.
What we’ll cover:
* How Ashley started working with Celiac Cruise
* Ashley’s relationship with our girls
* Connections made on a Cel...
Our Family's Celiac Cruise Experience
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Episode 226
My guest on today's episode is my wife, Bec. We'll talk about the experience of our recent sailing on Celiac Cruise as a family, the insights we gained and answer your questions about the cruise. Bec will also interview our two daughters about their experience.
What we'll cover:
* Posting about our experience on the Celiac Cruise and getting many questions
* Our working capacity on Celiac Cruise
* Answering questions about Celiac Cruise...
Quokka Pastry Founder, Nadja: From Switzerland To Sydney - Coeliac Disease Diagnosis at Culinary School, Creating Gluten Free Treats & Collaborating With Sydney Gluten Free Community + Pasta Di Casa Update
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Episode 225
My guests on today’s episode are Pasta Di Casa Founder, Anthony Dionne & Quokka Pastry Founder, Nadja. We’ll talk to Anthony about his latest monthly event and where he’s focussing his efforts and with Nadja about her coeliac disease diagnosis and the move from Switzerland to Australia where she’s started Quokka Pastry to provide gluten free treats for the gluten free community.
What we’ll cover:
* Pasta Di Casa’s monthly events...
Gluten Is A Joke Documentary Creators Robin Hofmann & Lisa Goldman
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Episode 234
My guests on today’s episode are the creators of the documentary Gluten Is A Joke, Robin Hofmann & Lisa Goldman. We’ll chat about the inspiration behind the documentary, the experience of filming and their hopes the film’s impact will have on creating more awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet worldwide.
What we’ll cover:
* Introducing Robin & Lisa
* Robin’s coeliac disease story & Lisa’s daughter’s coeliac diagnosis
* Lisa’s daughter’s Behcet Disease diag...
Celiac Disease Foundation Education & Community Engagement Coordinator, Emma Kowzun: Personal Coeliac Disease Diagnosis & Improving Coeliac Disease Awareness
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Episode 223
My guest on today's episode is Celiac Disease Foundation Education & Community Engagement Coordinator, Emma Kowzun. We'll discuss Emma's own coeliac disease diagnosis, her role at the Celiac Disease Foundation and where the foundation is focussing their efforts.
What we'll cover:
* Emma's coeliac disease diagnosis journey
* How Emma's coeliac disease symptoms impacted her teenage life
* Medical professionals dismissing Emma's signs and symptoms of coeliac disease
* How sports specialist doctor found...
Celiac Disease Foundation Education & Community Engagement Coordinator Emma Kowzun: Live Keynote from the Celiac Cruise
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Episode 222
Today's episode is a live keynote presentation from Celiac Disease Foundation Education & Community Engagement Coordinator Emma Kowzun live onboard the Australian sailing of the Celiac Cruise. In the talk Emma discusses how we can help chart the course and make a difference in the coeliac disease and gluten free community. Emma shares the latest research and developments at the Celiac Disease Foundation, a brief history of coeliac disease and how the Celiac Disease Foundation works with the Celiac Cruise.
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Ben Hampton & Melanie Persson Keynote + Q&A Live Onboard Celiac Cruise
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Episode 221
Today's episode is live from the Celiac Cruise with a keynote talk from myself and Melanie Persson. We discuss our diagnosis stories, our differing approaches to gluten free life and then we open up into a Q&A with guests.
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Highlight - How To Navigate Emotions of a Coeliac Disease Diagnosis for your Child: Founder of the Coeliac Connection & Author of the Ebook 'Surviving the First year of Childhood Coeliac Disease', Jo Wynne
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Episode 220
Today's highlight is from my episode with Joanne Wynne, the founder of the Coeliac Connection & Author of the Ebook 'Surviving the First year of Childhood Coeliac Disease'. In the full episode we talk about Jo's daughter's coeliac disease diagnosis, how the diagnosis impacts the family as a whole and tips for parents navigating coeliac disease and gluten free life for their children. In this highlight Jo discusses an excerpt from her book around managing the emotional challenges of a coeliac d...
Highlight - How People Develop Coeliac Disease: Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Physician-Scientist & Director for The Center for Celiac Research & Treatment at Mass General for Children, Dr. Maureen Leonard
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Episode 219
Today's highlight is from my episode with Dr. Maureen Leonard, Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Physician-Scientist & Director for The Center for Celiac Research & Treatment at Mass General for Children. In the full episode we talk about Dr. Leonard's own coeliac disease diagnosis, the CDGEMM study, the gut microbiome, refractory coeliac disease and much more.
In this highlight Dr. Leonard explains what the CDGEMM study is and what insights they've gained from it so far.
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Highlight - Tackling the Cost of Gluten Free Food in Australia: Associate Professor & Academic Program Director for Nutrition & Dietetics at the University of Wollongong, Kelly Lambert
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Episode 218
Today's highlight is with Associate Professor Kelly Lambert, Academic Program Director for Nutrition & Dietetics at the University of Wollongong in New South Wales. Kelly and I first connected during a panel discussion at the Sydney Gluten Free Expo, where we tackled one of the most talked-about and often frustrating issues in the coeliac and gluten free space - the cost of gluten free food.
With the rising cost of living, the financial burden of maintaining a gluten free die...
Highlight - How We Can Improve Coeliac Disease Diagnosis Rates in Australian Children: Principal Scientist at Westmead Children's Hospital, Dr. Andrew Williams
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Episode 217
Today's highlight is from my episode with Dr. Andrew Williams, Principal Scientist at Westmead Children's Hospital in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Williams has spent decades researching coeliac disease and the complex immunological processes behind it. In the full episode we explore how coeliac disease research has evolved, what still needs to change and how early diagnosis in children could significantly improve health outcomes across Australia and globally. In this highlight Dr Williams explains a study he conducted which screened children at ra...
Highlight - Groundbreaking Interleukin 2 Diagnostic Tool Transforming Coeliac Disease Diagnoses: Coeliac Disease Scientist and PhD Student at WEHI, Olivia Moscatelli
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Episode 216
Today's highlight is from my episode with Olivia Moscatelli, a PhD student and scientist researching coeliac disease at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) in Melbourne. Olivia works alongside Associate Professor Jason Tye-Din, one of the world leading experts in coeliac disease research worldwide. Not only is Olivia making pivotal contributions in the field, but she also brings a unique and deeply personal perspective as she lives with coeliac disease herself.
In the full episode we dive int...
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
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Episode 215
Today's highlight is with Dr. Nick Cooling, a General Practitioner and the Chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Allergy Special Interest Group. In our full episode together we discuss the current awareness of coeliac disease amongst Australian GPs, the barriers of early diagnosis, and what can be done to improve education, awareness and ongoing care for those living gluten free. With diagnosis rates still so low, we explore what changes are needed to ensure more Australians r...
Highlight - Creating A Safe Cruise Experience For People With Coeliac Disease: Celiac Cruise Founder, Maureen Basye
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Episode 214
Today's highlight is from my episode with Celiac Cruise founder, Maureen Basye. In the full episode we talk about how the Celiac Cruise came to life, the meticulous work that goes into ensuring a completely gluten free experience and the partnerships that make it all possible. We also chat about the 2026 Australian cruises, including the South Pacific cruise which we'll be aboard! In this highlight we discuss the driving force behind Maureen and the Celiac Cruise's mission.
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Highlight - When Gluten Isn't To Blame For Coeliac Disease Symptoms: Coeliac Disease Specialist Dietitian, Dr Kim Faulkner Hogg
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Episode 213
Today's highlight is from my episode with Dr Kim Faulkner Hogg, an experienced dietitian specialising in coeliac disease and food intolerances. In the full episode we discuss how to navigate label reading, gluten free nutrition, and when gluten isn't always to blame for symptoms. In this highlight I ask Kim what else could possibly mimic the ingestion of gluten for people living with coeliac disease.
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Diggers Miranda RSL Head Chef, Andrew Harper: How Curiosity & Listening to Feedback From Coeliac & Gluten Free Customers Created Massive Success for RSL
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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 res...
5 Gluten Free Life Lessons From 2025
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Episode 211
Today I reflect on five gluten free life lessons from 2025. It's been a great year! There's been heaps of takeaways, things I've reflected on and struggles and wins throughout the year. I wanted to share the five biggest things I've learnt and hopefully by sharing them it will help you in your own coeliac and gluten free journey.
What we'll cover:
* Reflecting on last week's episode with mucosal Immunologist and Coeliac Disease Researcher at Jam...
Can Hookworms Help People Living With Coeliac Disease? | Mucosal Immunologist and Coeliac Disease Researcher at James Cook University, Dr Paul Giacomin
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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 coelia...
