FAACT's Roundtable

In honor of Food Allergy Awareness Month, we’re sitting down with Tara Gilad, a mover and shaker in our food allergy community. Tara is a co-owner and co-founder of the Vitality Bowl Franchise, and we learn more about what inspires her and how she engages with the food allergy community. Resources to keep you in the know: Vitality Bowls About Vitality Bowls (Co-founders) Vitality Bowls on Instagra...

Shared decision-making often focuses on parents and caregivers working with the doctor to benefit their child’s health. We are exploring the next level of shared decision-making when the patient is older, such as a teen or young adult. Tune in as board-certified allergist, Dr. Doug Mack discusses how to approach teens and how young adults can navigate and understand shared decision-making. Resourc...

Not long ago, 36 allergy experts worldwide came together to develop a consensus on preparing their patients for Oral Immunotherapy, also known as OIT. We’re sitting down with FAACT’s Medical Advisory Board Member, Dr. Katherine Anagnostou , one of the 36 allergy experts collaborating in the Preparing Patients for Oral Immunotherapy (PPOINT) consensus.  Resources to keep you in the know: Preparing...

Three leading allergists, Drs. Farah Khan, Manisha Relan, and Zach Rubin, are sitting down with FAACT to share their perspectives regarding how patients can use social media to benefit them as they manage food allergies. We’ll also explore how to avoid social media pitfalls and how to speak to your teen and young adult about navigating food allergies.   Resources to keep you in the know: Follow Dr...

We’re exploring how one family chose oral immunotherapy (OIT) for their child and what life has been like since they made that decision. Food allergy parent, advocate, and blogger, Hillary Tolle Carter is sharing her family’s OIT journey with us today! Resources to keep you in the know: Hillary Tolle Carter - Website Hillary Tolle Carter - WebMD Blogs Follow Hillary on Instagram You can find FAACT...

In this episode, we explore the definition of airborne allergies with FAACT’s Medical Advisory Board member, Dr. Kristin Sokol . We discuss situations to avoid when allergens might be in the air, such as walking through a kitchen where flour is being mixed or a barbeque restaurant where shrimp is being grilled. Resources to keep you in the know: Schreiber Allergy Cherry Blossom Allergy Conference...

Learn more about the ground-breaking news from the recent American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI)/World Allergy Organization (WAO) Joint Congress from FAACT Medical Advisory Board Chair, Dr. Shahzad Mustafa. Topics include the most recent research in anaphylaxis, food allergy therapies, and other conditions in allergy and immunology. Resources to keep you in the know: AAAAI You...

This podcast is for adult listeners since our topic explores hidden food allergens in Cannabis products. We’re sitting down with Steven Gendel, PhD , principal and consultant for Gendel Food Safety, to explore the intersection of food allergies and edible cannabis products - and how listeners can better understand how to determine if a product contains their allergen and what to look for. Resource...

We’re sitting down with Debbie Chizever Taback , Co-founder of Latitude Food Allergy Care, to explore Oral Immunotherapy, also known as OIT, and the impact of transforming food allergy treatment with empathy, science, and expertise.  Resources to keep you in the know: Latitude Food Allergy Care Free Weekly Event: " Ask About OIT" office hours on Fridays on Zoom at 9:30-10:30 am PT/12:30-...

Alpha-Gal Syndrome has been making headlines over the last few years, but do you know that a simple bite from certain ticks or chiggers can trigger an allergy to meat and other products made from mammals? We’re exploring this mysterious condition with Alpha-Gal expert and board-certified allergist, Dr. Scott Commins . Challenging to diagnose and even more challenging to manage, welcome to Part Two...

The holidays are a beautiful time to create lasting family memories. But what do you do when your family needs to pivot to stay safe while honoring traditions? We’re sitting down with Megan Lavin, the Founder of Allergy Awesomeness and cookbook author, to learn her secrets and discover new ideas for creating incredible holiday memories while staying allergy safe. Resources to keep you in the know:...

Managing your loved ones or food allergies can leave you overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious. But where does one begin to address the emotional side of food allergies? We are sitting down with Elizabeth Hawkins, PhD, MPH, food allergy parent, psychologist, and founder of the Food Allergy Hive, who is also known as the Food Allergy Psychologist, to explore the emotional side of living with food alle...

We’re sitting down with young adults and brothers who are managing food allergies to explore their recent trip to Japan. Adam and Jason Rubinstein will share how they prepared and managed their food allergies while staying safe and enjoying Japan's sites and experiences! Resources to keep you in the know: FAACT's Traveling with Food Allergies FAACT's Traveler's Checklist for Th...

Natural disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. Finding safe food after or during a disaster can be frightening for those managing food allergies. The good news is that adequate preparation allows you and your family to remain food allergy-safe while navigating a natural disaster. We’re exploring food allergy-focused disaster preparedness with FAACT’s Vice President of Public Health, Nicole Della...

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states, “Alpha-Gal syndrome (AGS) is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic condition that can occur after a tick bite.” But how do you get AGS and tackle this condition? We’re exploring living with AGS with two change makers and AGS powerhouses, Candice Matthis and Debbie Nichols . They are the founders of Two Alpha-Gals and the new Alph...

We’re exploring how businesses and organizations address the challenges of keeping guests on special diets safe and included with Tracy Stuckrath , the Founder and President of thrive! meetings & events. Tracy has over 20 years of extensive event planning experience, is a sought-after speaker, and will help listeners peek into her world of solutions. She has 30 years of experience as an event...

We’re sitting down with the founder and president of a new non-profit, the Celiac College Guide, Nicole Kessler, to explore this guide and learn more about how to find colleges that meet the needs of families living with Celiac disease. Nicole is a career educator named National Teacher of the Year for Teach for America. She eventually became a school administrator in urban and suburban, district,...

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...