A Gluten Free Podcast
Are you gluten free? You've come to the right place. Welcome to A Gluten Free Podcast! I'm your host Ben and this is a weekly show where we explore all things gluten free. 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 then this is the podcast for you. I talk to a variety of guests about some helpful and inspiring things they're doing in the gluten free community while sharing my own story along the way. 📸 Connect on Instagram @a.gffamily 📩 Send an email...
Gluten Free Thoughts | How We Can Change the Conversation around ‘Good’ & ‘Bad’ in Relation to Coeliac Disease & the Gluten Free Diet
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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
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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
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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
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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
Episode 119
My guest on today’s episode is blogger & creator, Kati Keksi. We’ll chat about where to find the best gluten free easter eggs, chocolate & hot cross buns with her online guide, the impact her work is having on the gluten free community & what other future projects she’s working on.
We’ll cover:
* Kati’s gluten free journey
* Why Kati started her website, Facebook page & Instagram account
* Aussie Gluten Free Easter Egg Guide
* Kati’s top gluten free easter picks
* What other future projects Kati is...
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!
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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?"
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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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Gluten Free Thoughts | Positive Impacts of Being Kind, Helping Others & Random Acts of Kindness
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Episode 115
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss the incredibly positive impacts of being kind, helping others & random acts of kindness in our gluten free journeys.
What I’ll cover:
* Context of how I found Gluten Free Street Gang in my own gluten free journey
* Reflecting on Matt Bzdel's interview last week & how Matt has helped the gluten free community
* Introducing random acts of kindness in your gluten free lives
* Teaser of next week's guest episode
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'Gluten Free Street Gang' Creator, Matt Bzdel | Navigating Gluten Free Diet & IBS, Creating a Gluten Free Social Media Community & Tips on How to Travel Gluten Free
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Episode 114
My guest on today’s episode is creator of Gluten Free Street Gang, Matt Bzdel. We’ll talk about his gluten free & IBS journey, creating his account & what it’s now evolved into & some handy tips for travelling gluten free.
What we’ll cover:
* Matt’s gluten free & IBS journey
* Advice for those newly diagnosed with IBS or navigating a gluten free diet
* Starting the account Gluten Free Street Gang & how it’s evolved
* Tips for travelling gluten free
* Matt’s gluten free bu...
Gluten Free Thoughts | Importance of Self Care When You've Been Glutened & Why Leaving Reviews or Feedback For Cafes & Restaurants is Crucial
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Episode 113
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss the importance of implementing self-care strategies when you've glutened & the importance of giving feedback to restaurants or cafes to help spread more awareness for coeliac disease & the gluten free diet.
What I’ll cover:
* Reflection on Aimee Vivian's interview last week
* Aimee Vivian's experience of being glutened
* Importance of self-care when you've been glutened
* Why you should leave reviews (both good & bad) for cafes & restaurants
* Why criticism is necessary for...
