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...
Dr Alessio Fasano MD, Founder of the Center for Celiac Research & Chief of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Mass General for Children | Part 1: Coeliac Disease Awareness, Zonulin, Leaky Gut & The Gut Microbiome
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Episode 67
My guest on today’s episode is world-renowned paediatric gastroenterologist & founder of the Center for Celiac Research, Dr. Alessio Fasano, MD. We’ll talk about what initially inspired Dr. Fasano to explore coeliac disease, zonulin, the leaky gut & the role of the microbiome in association with coeliac disease.
We’ll cover:
* What inspired Dr Fasano to begin researching coeliac disease & the gluten free diet
* Center for Celiac Research
* Zonulin & the leaky gut
* The microbiome & its associat...
Kristina Richardson, Coeliac Dietitian | Experience Of Being A Participant In The Gluten Threshold Study At Wesley Research Institute
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Episode 66
My guest on today’s episode is coeliac dietitian, Kristina Richardson. We’ll talk about her experience of taking part in The Gluten Threshold Study at Wesley Research Institute, its importance for the future of coeliac disease research & and how others can get involved.
What I’ll cover:
* How and why Kristina took part in the Gluten Threshold Study at Wesley Research Institute
* What the study involves
* The importance of this study for the future of coeliac disease
* Kri...
Gluten Free Thoughts: Coeliac Disease & The Gluten Free Diet Is Not A ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Approach | How I Navigate Risk vs Reward
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Episode 65
On today’s episode I explore why coeliac disease and the gluten free diet is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. I’ll explore some ideas of how we can be more open-minded and not judgemental of other people’s unique circumstances and approaches to their own gluten free journeys.
What I’ll cover:
* The variables at play with coeliac disease & the gluten free diet
* The importance of looking out for your own unique health and diet
* Being mindful of the informati...
Tony Burke, Australian MP | Struggles Navigating Gluten Free Life, Refusing Bob Hawke’s Beer & Raising Coeliac Disease Awareness at a Government Level
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Episode 64
My guest on today’s episode is Minister for Employment, Workplace Relations and Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke. We’ll talk about the struggles of navigating gluten free life, refusing Bob Hawke's beer and what more can be done to raise coeliac disease awareness at a governmental level within Australia.
What we’ll cover:
* Tony’s gluten free journey & family history with coeliac disease
* Symptoms before going gluten free
* Navigating gluten free life
* Difficulties eating at parliament gluten free
* What more...
5 in 5 Coeliac Australia: Feb 2023 Edition | Gluten Free Festival, Advice on wheat containing cups & straws, Plans to research cost of gluten free diet
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Episode 63
My guest today is Penny Dellsperger, Health Advocacy for Officer at Coeliac Australia who’ll be joining me for our February 2023 edition of 5 in 5. She’ll share the latest news, updates and research from Coeliac Australia this month.
What we’ll cover:
* Gluten Free Festival
* Dr Don Cameron awarded OAM posthumously
* Advice on container, cups, straws and utensils made from wheat or gluten contain products
* Key pillars of Coeliac Australia’s new directions
* Plans to research cost of the...
Associate Professor & Gastroenterologist James Daveson Discusses The Gluten Threshold Study At Wesley Medical Research
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Episode 62
My guest on today’s episode is Associate Professor & gastroenterologist James Daveson. James is Program Leader for the Gluten Threshold Study being conducted at Wesley Medical Research in Brisbane, Australia. We’ll talk about the potential findings of the study, who is eligible to be involved and plans for further coeliac disease research in the future.
We’ll cover:
* James’ role at Wesley Medical Research Centre
* The aims of the Gluten Threshold Study
* How these potentials fi...
Gluten Free Thoughts: My Toolkit For Trust Issues With Coeliac Disease
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Episode 61
On today’s episode I explore how I’ve been working on my trust issues of living with coeliac disease. I have created a toolkit for the various aspects and scenarios of dealing with these trust issues. I’ll share what I’ve learnt in my two years of living with coeliac disease and what I continue to work on in my own gluten free journey in order to restore the trust I have in not only others around me but myself and my own body.
What I’ll...
Helen Tzouganatos: Recipe Developer, Television Presenter & Author Of The New Cookbook 'Gluten-Free Mediterranean'
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Episode 60
My guest on today’s episode is cookbook author, recipe developer and television presenter Helen Tzouganatos. We’ll talk about her coeliac diagnosis, some gluten free food tips and the upcoming release of her new cookbook Gluten-Free Mediterranean.
What we’ll cover:
* Helen’s coeliac disease diagnosis
* Starting her blog Hungry & Fussy (now helentzouganatos.com)
* Gluten Free Food tips
* Reflecting on Helen's journey
* New cookbook Gluten Free Mediterranean
Links
Preorder/ buy Gluten Free Mediterranean
Follo...
5 in 5 With Coeliac Australia: January 2023 Edition - Kids With Coeliac Disease for Coeliac Awareness Week 2023 & Gluten Threshold Study
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Episode 59
Today’s episode is the January 2023 edition of 5 in 5 with Coeliac Australia. I’m joined by Health Advocacy Officer, Penny Dellsperger and Marketing Specialist Emily Manaco from Coeliac Australia.
What we’ll cover:
* Emily shares the Theme of Coeliac Awareness Week for 2023
* The Australian Coeliac Magazine March Edition
* A call out to Coeliac Australia members to share their stories, tips and suggestions living with a child with coeliac disease
* Penny discusses additional material and resources for parents of kids wit...
Gluten Free Thoughts: Gratefulness & Embracing Imperfections in 2023
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Episode 58
On today’s first episode of Gluten Free Thoughts for 2023 I’ll discuss my goals to focus on gratefulness and embracing imperfections this year and why I continue to do this podcast.
What I’ll cover:
* Apologising for negative last episode of 2022
* What I'm grateful for in 2023
* Embracing imperfections in 2023
* Why I want to improve the podcast
* What I’m trying to accomplish with this podcast
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Thank You, Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
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Episode 57
The final episode of A Gluten Free Podcast for 2022! What a year it's been... I'll reflect on the guests I've had on, why I continue to do the podcast and what I'm planning for 2023. Happy gluten free holidays to all! Thanks so much for listening.
What I'll cover:
* Reflecting on A Gluten Free Podcast for 2022
* Why I continue to make this podcast
* The guests I've had on this year
* My hopes for 2023
* Wishing you happy holidays!
Get in...
Melanie Persson, Former Masterchef Australia Contestant Shares Gluten Free Christmas Food Tips
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Episode 56
My guest on today’s episode is former Masterchef Australia contestant Melanie Persson. We’ll talk about what Mel’s been up to since competing in Masterchef, some gluten free food tips for Christmas time and what Mel’s up to in 2023.
What we’ll cover:
* What Mel’s been up to since Masterchef Australia Season 14
* Mel’s approach to Christmas time living with coeliac disease
* What Mel’s making for Christmas this year
* Mel’s tips for making gluten free food at Christma...
Morgan McKenzie Moore, Creator Of How To Coeliac
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Episode 55
My guest on today’s episode is Morgan McKenzie Moore, known as How To Coeliac on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube. We’ll talk about her coeliac diagnosis story, how her account has connected her with the gluten free community and what life is like living with coeliac disease in London.
What we’ll cover:
* Morgan’s coeliac disease diagnosis
* Starting How To Coeliac
* Connecting with the gluten free community online
* Living with coeliac disease in London
* Morgan shares advice for those new...
Cristian Costas Batlle, Coeliac Dietitian Specialist
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Episode 54
My guest on today’s episode is Cristian Costas Batlle. We’ll talk about his approach as a coeliac disease specialist dietitian, the diagnosis process for coeliac disease in the UK and what he learnt from attending the recent Celiac Disease Symposium in Sorrento, Italy.
What we’ll cover:
* Cristian’s background in dietetics and what inspired him to explore coeliac disease
* Coeliac disease diagnosis approach in the UK
* How coeliac disease can be managed more efficiently in the UK
* Cristia...
5 In 5 With Coeliac Australia: December, 2022 Edition
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Episode 53
Today’s episode is a 5 in 5 December 2022 edition with Health Advocacy Officer, Penny Dellsperger and Marketing Specialist Emily Manaco from Coeliac Australia.
What we’ll cover:
* Penny discusses Dr Robert (Bob) Anderson (a member of the Coeliac Australia Medical Advisory Committee) who at the recent International Celiac Disease Symposium (ICDS) in Italy, was elected as President of the International Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (ISSCD)
* What Bob’s position will mean for Coeliac Australia
* Penny shares a...
Fiona Crockett, Newly Appointed Coeliac Australia CEO
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Episode 52
My guest on today’s episode is the newly appointed Coeliac Australia CEO, Fiona Crockett. We’ll talk about her not-for-profit background, how she has found the experience so far and what plans and visions she has for the organisation.
What we’ll cover:
* Fiona’s background in not-for-profit organisations
* Fiona’s personal connection to coeliac disease & the gluten free diet
* How coeliac disease diagnosis rates can be increased in Australia
* Fiona’s plans for Coeliac Australia
* How Coeliac Aust...
Gluten Free Thoughts: Why I'm Doing Movember
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Episode 51
On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss why I’m doing Movember and why I believe it is such an important charity to be involved with.
What I’ll cover:
* Brief description of Movember
* How Movember helps create conversations
* How having a coeliac disease diagnosis has changed my mental and physical health
* How Movember helps break down barriers
* How you can get involved with Movember
Links
Donate t...
Brooke Buschkuehl, Australian Long Jump Olympian
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Episode 50
My guest on today’s episode is Olympic Long Jumper, Brooke Buschkuehl. We’ll chat about her two autoimmune disease diagnoses, how she continues to compete at an Olympic level and her passion for spreading awareness about coeliac disease and the gluten free diet.
What we’ll cover:
* Brooke’s coeliac & Hashimotos diagnoses
* Training, competing & travelling at an Olympic level with these diagnoses
* Finding safe gluten free food while travelling
* Brooke’s connection to the gluten free community
* Brooke's future events and...
5 In 5 With Coeliac Australia: November, 2022 Edition
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Episode 49
Today’s episode is a 5 in 5 November 2022 edition with Health Advocacy Officer, Penny Dellsperger from Coeliac Australia.
What we’ll cover:
* Penny discusses the recent Melbourne Gluten Free Expo
* Penny discusses new Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) laws
* What PEAL will mean for declaring gluten in ingredient lists
* How PEAL laws will change the ‘contains’ statements
* Newly appointed Coeliac Australia CEO, Fiona Crockett
Links
Plain English Aller...
Andrea Cozzolino, Owner Of Senza Wellness & Foods
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Episode 48
My guest on today’s episode is Andrea Cozzolino, owner of Senza Wellness & Foods. We’ll talk about his background in Naples, his connection to the gluten free diet and how through starting his business he has formed a strong relationship with the Australian gluten free community.
What we’ll cover:
* Andrea’s background in Naples & his mother’s coeliac diagnosis
* Where his love of pizza began
* Being crowned Pizza World Champion twice
* Moving to Australia and why he started Senza Welln...
Honi Cervi, Head of Innovation & Growth at Good Food Partners Discusses Their Brands Freedom & Messy Monkeys
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Episode 47
My guest on today’s episode is Head of Innovation & Growth at Good Food Partners, Honi Cervi. We’ll talk about their brands Freedom & Messy Monkeys, how they are learning from their gluten free consumers and what products they are currently working on.
What we’ll cover:
* Honi’s background and current role at Good Food Partners
* Freedom & Messy Monkeys
* Safety of gluten free manufacturing processes
* Australian gluten free consumer feedback
* Future plans for the companies
* Honi answers questio...
Claire Baker, Senior Director of Communications at Beyond Celiac
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Episode 46
My guest on today’s podcast is Senior Director of Communications at Beyond Celiac, Claire Baker. We’ll talk about Claire’s coeliac diagnosis, Beyond Celiac’s mission of working towards a treatment and eventual cure for coeliac disease by 2030 and what current research and studies they are involved with.
What we’ll cover:
* Claire’s coeliac diagnosis
* Gluten free labelling laws in the US
* Background of Beyond Celiac & its mission
* Current research and studies being conducted at Beyond Celiac
* What a treatment o...
5 in 5 With Coeliac Australia: October 2022 Edition
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Episode 45
Today’s episode is a 5 in 5 October, 2022 edition with Health Advocacy Officer, Penny Dellsperger and Marketing Specialist, Emily Monaco from Coeliac Australia.
What we’ll cover:
* Penny answers a question from a listener
* Importance of family members being screened for coeliac disease
* Upcoming Celiac Disease Symposium in Sorrento, Italy
* Melbourne Gluten Free Expo 2022
* Newly appointed Coeliac Australia CEO, Fiona Crockett
Links
Coeliac Disease Diagnosis Information From Coeliac Australia
Celia...
Gluten Free Thoughts: Our Daughter’s Coeliac Blood Test Results & Tips We’ve Learnt For Having A Blood Test For A Toddler
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Episode 44
On today’s episode my wife Bec joins me to discuss the results of our eldest daughter’s coeliac blood test and some general tips we’ve learnt for getting a child or toddler prepared for a blood test.
What we’ll cover:
* Our eldest daughter’s coeliac blood test results
* Preparing our toddler for the test
* The experience of the blood test itself
* My anxiety around the test
* Tips we learnt from the experience
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Bonus Episode: My Appearance On That's So Chronic Podcast
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Bonus Episode
Today’s bonus episode is my chat with Jess Brien on her podcast That’s So Chronic. We'll talk about my coeliac diagnosis, how I’ve transitioned to gluten free life and how connecting with the gluten free community has helped me in my journey.
What we’ll cover:
* My coeliac diagnosis
* Being gluten free in Australia
* What I’ve learnt in my gluten free journey
* Creating A Gluten Free Podcast
* Connecting with the gluten free community
Links
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Jess Brien, Host Of That's So Chronic Podcast
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Episode 43
My guest on today’s episode is Jess Brien, host of the podcast That’s So Chronic. We’ll talk about Jess’ diagnoses of gluten intolerance and Multiple Sclerosis, how being gluten free prepared her for her MS diagnosis and what she has learnt from connecting with others through her show.
What we’ll cover:
* Jess’ gluten intolerance diagnosis
* Navigating gluten free life
* Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis
* Starting That’s So Chronic podcast
* What Jess has learnt from her diagnoses and hosting That...
