A Gluten Free Podcast

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast  Episode 192 It’s hard being diagnosed with coeliac disease no matter what age or where you’re from. There’s so many adjustments to make. Now, imagine being an Italian male where your whole upbringing, culture and community is based around food… and not just any food - Italian food, which is heavily based on gluten: pizzas, pastas, breads are Italian staples....

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast  Episode 192 Living with coeliac disease and navigating gluten free life is hard. Even when you’re based in a highly populated city such as Sydney, there’s many hurdles at play. How can you find safe places to eat, not feel left out in such a huge city and connect with others navigating gluten free life? My guest on today’s episode is the founder of Social Co...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast  Episode 191 On today's episode of gluten free thoughts I explore why men struggle to talk about their physical and mental health. For myself, being a male with coeliac disease I've been forced to discuss my own physical and mental health struggles. It's so important we break down the stigmas and barriers preventing men from coming forward to t...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast  Episode 190 My guest on today’s episode is gluten free cookbook author and former Masterchef Australia contestant, Melanie Persson. We’ll talk about the difference of living gluten free in the UK versus Australia, the release of her new cookbook Gluten Free Feasts and some tips for holding a gluten free feast of your own.  What we'll chat about : * Rein...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast  Episode 189 When you or a loved one is diagnosed with coeliac disease, it can feel like everything changes — food, social life, identity. That was my experience, and I know many of you can relate. In this solo episode, I want to explore how we can find inclusion, community and connection in our gluten free lives — and how we can support each other through it...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast  Episode 188 What if fast food could be 100% gluten free, safe for coeliacs, nut-free, and with dairy-free options too? That dream is becoming reality thanks to Sonny Wells , founder of Sonny’s Food , the UK-based startup gaining global attention — from the coeliac community and business leaders like Richard Branson , Simon Squibb , and Steven Bartlett . In t...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 187 This week, we’re flipping the script on how we think about coeliac disease and gluten free living. What if we approached it like a scientist? I’ve spoken with leading experts like Dr Jason Tye-Din, Olivia Moscatelli and Andrew Williams — all scientists who use trial, error, and objectivity to explore the unknown. While we may not be in a lab, we c...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast   Episode 186 This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Associate Professor Kelly Lambert , Academic Program Director for Nutrition and 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 issue...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 185 Welcome to this solo episode of Gluten Free Thoughts , where I’m reflecting on an essential but sometimes tricky topic: balance . Managing coeliac disease and living gluten free is a constant balancing act—between health and happiness, caution and connection, science and sanity. Everyone’s journey is different, and today I want to encourage you to...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 184   In this episode of A Gluten Free Podcast , I’m joined by 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. We explore how coeliac disease research has evolved, what still needs to change, and...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 183 – Time for a Gluten Free Audit Welcome back! In today’s solo episode, we’re taking an unexpected but surprisingly helpful detour… into taxes. Yep — sounds dull, but stick with me! As my wife Bec (who handles all the books for my businesses — legend!) and I went through receipts and plans, it got me thinking: this same process can help us check in...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 182  A Gluten Free Podcast How do you turn a personal challenge into a thriving business that supports families across Australia? On today’s episode I sit down with Lisa Munro—founder of Happy Tummies and Free From Family Co. —to talk about how her son’s allergies inspired her mission to create a one-stop shop for allergen-friendly and gluten free products. We explore Lisa...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast  Episode 181  Today I’m sharing something a little more personal — 7 symptoms I experienced before being diagnosed with coeliac disease. It’s a story I haven’t shared in full detail for a while, but after last week’s episode, it felt like the right time. Before we get into it, I want to thank Stephen , a longtime listener of the podcast, for joining me last w...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 180 Today’s episode is a special one. I’m joined by Stephen, a long-time listener and passionate supporter of A Gluten Free Podcast . Stephen first reached out after connecting with me on Instagram and feeling our coeliac disease diagnosis stories were similar. Since then, we’ve stayed in touch, sharing messages, stories, and updates about life with c...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast  Episode 179 In today’s episode, I’m taking a moment to reflect on our incredible conversation last week with Iron Ramen — a gluten free Japanese restaurant built from the ground up after their son’s coeliac diagnosis. We’ll explore the powerful idea of doing one thing and doing it really well, and how that can lead to incredible growth — not just in business...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast  Episode 178  On today’s episode, I’m joined by Leanne and Dave, the founders of Iron Ramen — Sydney’s cult-favourite gluten free Japanese food truck. Their son’s coeliac disease diagnosis, a deep love of Japanese food and culture, and a gap in the gluten free market all led to the creation of Iron Ramen — and since then, they’ve been winning over the coeliac...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast  Episode 177   On this episode, I begin with a quick recap of last week's powerful chat with Professor Bob Anderson, where we explored the science behind coeliac disease and the complexities of its diagnosis and treatment. This week, I’m taking a more personal turn. I want to talk about something I know many of us carry: guilt . Whether you've been...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 176 On today’s episode I chat with Associate Professor Dr Bob Anderson — a world-renowned gastroenterologist, immunologist and trailblazer in coeliac disease research. From his foundational work at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) to creating Nexvax2, leading Novoviah Pharmaceuticals, and becoming President of the International Society for t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 175 Welcome to A Gluten Free Podcast ! In this Gluten Free Thoughts episode, I’ll be sharing my perspective on the importance of working together as a community—in the coeliac disease research space, advocacy, health care and the community living with coeliac disease ourselves.  What I’ll Cover in This Episode: ✅ Recap of last week's episode – Olivia Moscatelli share...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 174 In today’s episode I’m joined by 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. Not only is she making pivotal contributions to the field,...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 173 In this episode of A Gluten Free Podcast , I’ll be talking about why it’s crucial not to cut out gluten before getting tested for coeliac disease. I’ll break down the science behind testing, the risks of going gluten-free too soon, and why getting an accurate diagnosis matters. Plus, I’ll share a personal update on my bone density and what I’ve le...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 172  On today’s episode of A Gluten Free Podcast , I sit down with former Triple J radio host, podcaster, author, and yoga instructor Mel Bampton . You might remember Mel from her time on Triple J , where she made waves in Australian music culture—especially as the creator of the iconic Like A Version segment.  Mel opens up about the high-energy world...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast  Episode 171 It’s Coeliac Awareness Week! Running from March 13th to 20th, this week is all about raising awareness and supporting the coeliac and gluten free community. This year, I’m doing something a little different, inspired by my recent conversation with Sandra Hudson, founder of Hudson’s Bakery . Sandra opened up about the struggles of running a gluten...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast  Episode 170 In this episode, I chat with Sandra Hudson, founder of Hudson’s Bakery, about her journey into the gluten free world, the challenges of running a dedicated gluten free business in today’s financial climate, and the incredible support she’s received from the coeliac and gluten free community. With Easter coming up, Sandra wants you to know about h...

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast  Episode 169 In today’s episode of A Gluten Free Podcast , I share something personal in the hope that it might help you on your own coeliac and gluten free journey. I recently had a bone density scan, and the results showed that I have osteopenia. This was a screening I had to push for. It wasn’t something that was automatically suggested to me. If I hadn’t...