FAACT's Roundtable

We’re turning on the inspiration today with social media influencer Lauren Less, CEO and Founder of Less with Laur , to learn not only about the life of an influencer but also how to create a joyful life with food allergies and other related conditions. Resources to keep you in the know: Less with Laur - website and blog Follow Less with Laur on her social media platforms at Instagram , TikTok , a...

Back to School is here, and one of the most powerful steps any family can take is understanding their legal rights and how to stay calm and cool if their student hits challenges. We’re sitting down with FAACT’s General Counsel, Amelia Smith, JD , to hear her top Must-Knows about the Americans with Disability Act, K-12, and College so your family can start the school year equipped with the best kno...

We explore how parents can find their voice and then guide their children to a life of self-advocacy with Ina K. Chung , who is known as The Asian Allergy Mom . Ina is outspoken about teaching children self-advocacy while encouraging parents to feel confident in finding their voice as they demonstrate to their families that they deserve to advocate and be heard.  Resources to keep you in the know:...

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faacts-roundtable/id1507431265 To help you make the best decisions about food allergy treatment choices, we’re exploring current options with board-certified allergist, Dr. Brian Vickery . We’ll discuss what questions to ask your doctor and family when determining the proper treatment for loved ones, including time and financial commitments. Resources to keep...

Many people discover the latest news, events, and conversations on social media, but how do food allergy influencers navigate and balance sharing their personal experience with education and evidenced-based science to ensure viewers receive accurate information? Popular food allergy influencer Mia Silverman is joining us today to discuss how she uses social media to impact our food allergy world!...

Join us as we delve into the world of college and travel with multiple food allergies , guided by the experienced voice of Mia Silverman, a college student and food allergy influencer . Mia's insightful approach to safe eating and travel and her infectious, upbeat, and relatable personality makes this a conversation you don't want to miss. Resources to keep you in the know: Mia Silverman...

The founder of No Nut Traveler, Lianne Mandelbaum , recently shared life-changing news about legislation directly impacting the safety of flying with food allergies. We’re exploring what this law passage means to our food allergy community and her air travel food allergy advocacy. Including the No Nut Traveler Grassroots Army launch, why collecting airline travel stories and testimony helps advoca...

Shawna Mannon, high school student Carter’s mom , joins FAACT’s Roundtable Podcast today to discuss what her family experienced at her son’s former high school regarding his food allergies and why she filed a lawsuit against the school district. We’re also joined by FAACT’s General Counsel and VP of Civil Rights Advocacy, Amelia Smith, JD, to explore civil rights and how they impact people with fo...

Dr. Shaker explores patient care from the angles of practice guidelines, cost-effective care, equity, partnerships, and policy. Getting the best care should seem straightforward, but it can get complicated when dealing with insurance/payors. Note: Dr. Shaker's views shared on this podcast are his own and do not reflect any professional affiliations or organizations. Resources to keep you in t...

FAACT’s President and CEO, Eleanor Garrow-Holding, sits down with entrepreneur, athlete, and mom to two children living with food allergies, Brittany Mahomes , to explore her game plan for keeping her family safe and ready for quick action. Resources to keep you in the know: Food Allergy Game Plan About AUVI-Q Kaleo Patient Assistance Program You can find FAACT's Roundtable Podcast on Apple P...

Learn about ground-breaking news and updates from the recent American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting held this February in Washington, D.C. In lay relatable terms, FAACT’s Medical Advisory Board Chair, Dr. Shahzad Mustafa, discusses the approval of Xolair and what it means for the food allergy community. He also shares his thoughts regarding treatments that are o...

Listen to college graduate daughter Maya Konoff and her mom, Jill Mindlin , candidly share their thoughts on the question, “What I wish you knew?” as they discuss growing up with food allergies. Today, We’re focusing on their thoughts during elementary and middle school, high school, and college days. Resources to keep you in the know: Food Allergies & School Parents Planning for School Family...

Coming together with family and friends during the holidays can be heartwarming and fun, but it can also feel overwhelming and stressful. To help you keep stress levels and anxiety down, we’re joined by FAACT's Director of Behavioral Health, Emery Brown, MA, Ed. S., NCSP , who shares solutions and tips for staying balanced during the busy days ahead. Resources to keep you in the know: FAACT&a...

With the holidays upon us, traveling as a student or young person during school breaks for vacations can be exciting and stressful. Learn tried and trustworthy travel tips from recent college graduate, Maya Konoff , who has studied abroad and has traveled extensively, international and domestic. Resources to keep you in the know: FAACT's Traveling with Food Allergies Equal Eats Select Wisely...

Enjoy Hanukkah to the fullest with tips and ideas to keep your family food allergy safe during the holiday. We’re joined today by food allergy advocate and parent, Stacey Saiontz , who shares more ideas for a beautiful Hanukkah. To keep you in the know, below are helpful links: Vegan Sufganiyot Recipe Eggless Challah Bread Recipe Vegan and Gluten Free Potato Latkes Recipe FAACT's Pinterest Bo...

We’re exploring the unmet needs of needle phobia and exciting epinephrine innovation. We’re sitting down with Bryn Pharma’s Vice President of Medical Affairs, Karen Rance, DNP, CPNP, to learn, in simple terms, about the FDA regulatory process and how to understand the safety of epinephrine for our families. Resources to keep you in the know: Bryn Pharma What is Anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis FAACTs Sign...

We’re exploring Oral Immunotherapy, known as OIT, with FAACT’s Medical Advisory Board Member, Katherine Anagnostou, MD , who will also explore what to expect once the initial OIT protocol has concluded and what life will look like after treatment. Resources to keep you in the know: Peanut Allergy Treatment - Shared Decision-Making Tool Current State of Oral Immunotherapy Oral Immunotherapy 101: Le...

The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology just concluded its 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, CA. Dr. Shahzad Mustafa, FAACT's Medical Advisory Board Chair , provides updates from this Meeting that impact people living with food allergies. Resources to keep you in the know: American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Imm...

What happens when your child begins to develop what you think might be food allergy anxiety? How do you identify it, and what is the solution? Don’t worry. We're learning about tackling food allergy anxiety with licensed clinical social worker, Lisa B. Rosenberg, M.Ed., MSW, LCSW, CSSW, who also lives with food allergies.   Resources to keep you in the know: Safe and Included - Lisa Rosenberg...

When you or your family manage food allergies, traveling to spend time with family and friends can become stressful. Tackling travel stress, we’re joined by seasoned global traveler, Allie Bahn , also known as Miss Allergic Reactor, who will share her top tips for safe travel this season. Resources to keep you in the know: Miss Allergic Reactor Website Miss Allergic Reactor Dining Out Course Trave...

We are exploring Mast Cell diseases with The Mast Cell Disease Society Executive Director, Jessica Fraser, as we learn about this organization, its mission, and in-depth resources available for everyone! Resources to keep you in the know from the podcast: Mast Cell Disease Society  What Are Mast Cell Diseases? Mast Cell Disease Society Patient Resource Guide Emergency Medical Alert Card Mast Cell...

With 24/7 access to food allergy information online, it can get tricky to decipher medically vetted and accurate information from misinformation. Dr. Dave Stukus discusses identifying potential myths, confirming good or bad information, and finding medically vetted information and resources. Resources to keep you in the know: FAACT's Website The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunol...

Studying abroad is a trending part of college life but traveling overseas might be out of the question when tackling food allergies. College grad, Maya Konoff, is with us today to help parents, caregivers, and students learn how to explore studying abroad in college and how to create a plan for food allergy safety. Resources to keep you in the know: FAACT's Traveling with Food Allergies Resou...

College life and food allergies go together, but what do you do if you want to join a sorority or fraternity? We’ll explore how one college student, Isabelle , navigates safe eating on campus and how she works with and educates her sorority about supporting students with food allergies. Resources to keep you in the know: FAACT's College Resource Center FAACT's 'For Students' Co...

Cooking with food allergies is something we also master. But what do you do when there isn’t enough time in the day? We’re sitting down with kitchen guru and cookbook author, Megan Lavin, founder of Allergy Awesomeness, to learn how to dish up safe and tasty food allergy-friendly foods when juggling a busy family life. Resources to keep you in the know: Allergy Awesomeness Website Allergy Mom&apos...