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Hey, food allergy mama, Any mom will tell you that getting healthy dinners on the table is a non-stop challenge.  As a food allergy mama, you not only have this challenge, but you also have allergy food obstacles to deal with. For example:  Converting every good recipe you find into something that’s safe for your family is exhausting. Even though you long to be able to forget about finding and coo...

Dear food allergy mama, If you've heard that Disney with food allergies is an amazing family vacation; this episode is for you!  Disney World is very allergy-friendly, BUT they're not perfect, and you still need to be prepared.  This episode will give you 3 things you need to know before heading to Disney with food allergies.   I'm cheering for you, Corinna   Next Steps:   1. Subscribe to this pod...

Hey food allergy mama, I know you might be interested in oral immunotherapy to help your child live a normal life of "food freedom".  In this episode, I'm sharing the good, and the bad of our OIT journey.  I hope it gives you a balanced look at what it's like to do Oral Immunotherapy so you can decide if it's right for your child and family.  Of course, nobody's journey will be the same, and I'm n...

Hey Food Allergy Mama, Allergy Awareness in friends and family can seem so difficult sometimes because educating friends and family who aren’t living it is hard.  ​Not only that but so many scenarios are affected by food allergies because food is a part of EVERYTHING. ​​It can take so much time and effort to go over it for every playdate, birthday party, church event, and more.​So today, I wanted...

Hey Food Allergy Mama, Today I'm celebrating all those amazing Dads with an emotional and raw tribute. I know not all food allergy families look the same, so this tribute comes from my point of view. Even so, I think it will give you all the feels because of how the special food allergy dad you know supports you.  If you can relate, share this episode with him so he knows how much he's loved and a...

Hey Food Allergy Mama, Up until now, you might have been able to keep your child safe with you. But now, as kindergarten or preschool is looming,  it's time to allow someone else to take care of them; Ugh. I know how hard this is! So many people don't understand food allergies, and it's a scary thought to leave your child in a place that could have allergens everywhere. I focus a lot on educating...

Dear Food Allergy Mama, Today we’re giving you a food allergy resource for real life.  I saw this juicy internet question and wanted to weigh in… My daughters ages 1 & 6 have allergies to nuts and peanuts.  My brother is getting married and both he and the bride are Vegans. Vegan foods often have nuts in them and sure enough, they’ve shared the adult menu with me and it contains just about eve...

Hey, food allergy mama, Food allergies can make school complicated. There's just a lot to keep in mind and go over with your school and teacher every year. Today, I want to share a surprising new way to deal with the allergy letter template for school. You probably haven’t heard about this anywhere else because I’m a little unconventional, but I think it will give you insight into navigating schoo...

Hey Food Allergy Mama, Are you at the point where you want to prioritize food allergy travel? Or maybe you're curious about what vacations might work best for your allergy family.  This is the episode for you. The good news is that it's possible to travel safely with food allergies, no matter what allergies you have, or what stage you're at in your journey.  We'll discuss 6 types of food allergy t...

Hey, food allergy mama, I know that many food allergy mamas are simply surviving when it comes to food allergy management, and although you desperately want to increase food allergy awareness, it can feel like it isn't doable in this busy season. In this episode, I'll share some insight into small things you probably already do that make a HUGE impact on food allergy awareness and improve your chi...

I'm celebrating food allergy moms and sharing a life-changing story in today's episode.  As mamas, it's easy to feel like you're failing.  It's easy to forget how hard you're working or the amount of time and effort your responsibilities require.  This can have a HUGE impact on your health and your family too.  In this episode, I want to be a source of encouragement and remind you to take care of...

Dear Younger Me, I see you.  You feel alone and unprepared right now.  Your helpless, precious child has been diagnosed with a severe food allergy and you’re now living with food allergies.  You’ve already seen the power this disease has when your sweet child became swollen beyond recognition with hives, redness, and itchiness.  You’re told it could have been much worse and you’re thankful but fea...

So you're wondering if dining out with food allergies is something your family can do? Or maybe you already eat out, but you're wondering if you've been asking the right questions? This episode is a must-listen. I'll share 3 dealbreakers that stop us from dining out at a restaurant with food allergies and ONE thing I don't expect from restaurants when it comes to food allergies.  I want to show yo...

Hey food allergy mama, Are you finally in a rhythm with food allergies, but things are suddenly changing because your food-allergy child is being invited to birthday parties? Birthday parties are supposed to be a fun part of life because your child is making friends, BUT food allergies add so much fear. Unfortunately, kids with allergens all over their hands can make anaphylaxis seem likely and it...

Hey Food Allergy Mama, How many times have you heard to use the EpiPen first, and to use it fast?  Whether this is the first time, or you've heard it many times, not hesitating to use epinephrine is essential to stop anaphylaxis quickly. But sometimes the fear of needles or not feeling fully confident can stop even the most prepared mama, even without knowing it! In this episode, I'll give you a 3...

Hey Food Allergy Mama, We all know that allergy-friendly food is expensive. If you're looking at the cost of a box of cookies, let's say, and then the cost of the allergy-friendly dupe, it's not unrealistic for it to be double the price! So how can we lower the cost at the grocery store as food allergy parents?  I'm sharing 10 easy and quick ways to chop your spending in today's episode. I want to...

Hey Food Allergy Mama, Are you frustrated because people you know and love don't make food allergy accommodations for your child? I know how hard that can be, especially when it's family or someone who should care the most about your child! But after 17 years as a food allergy mom, I've been there.  I've even had people tell me that I'm making things up and being overly protective.  Yes, this is h...

Hey Mama, If you've been searching for information about food allergies at Disney World or the famous Disney World Allergy Menus, this episode is for you!  I'm here to help you get the most allergy-safe and magical trip with your family. Together we'll go through 5 little-known truth bombs about Disney World and food allergies, and the 5 steps of planning allergy food in the parks so you can have...

Today, I'm spilling the tea and sharing one of my BEST KEPT secrets as a food allergy mama. This secret has helped make my life and my family's life safer, easier, and less time-consuming, and it will lower your mental weight as well. JUST A NOTE :  This food allergy information is about saving your mental health and lowering the mental load of food allergies, but it's important to FIRST know the...

Hey Food Allergy Mama, Are you considering an all-inclusive allergy-friendly resort? Are you wondering if it's worth the risk for your food allergy family?  Maybe you've been checking out the Facebook groups, and checking reviews, but you're still not sure. STOP! Don't make the booking just yet. The worst thing you can do is book something and end up worried and nervous because you're not sure if...

Hey Food Allergy Mama! If you're here, you've likely experienced the scary and lonely food allergy diagnosis with your child. Unfortunately, food allergy parents aren't taught how to navigate the food allergy lifestyle and it's easy to feel alone and discouraged sometimes. Just like I did when my daughter had a serious reaction and I didn't know what to do. Lean in as I share our story.  It's not...

Hey Food Allergy Mama, Back when my daughter was younger, I had no idea that schools and teachers weren't very aware of food allergies. I soon learned that not only were schools and teachers unaware in general, but that food and allergens are EVERYWHERE at school.   Some parents are super in tune with educating and advocating for their food allergy child at school, but other parents, like me in th...

Hey Food Allergy Mama, Introducing allergens to your baby or trying new foods with your child can be nerve-wracking and scary because of food allergies. Sometimes just the thought of trying a new food can turn your stomach and make you nauseous. Maybe your child already has a food allergy, or maybe their sibling does. Or maybe you just feel nervous because of things you've heard.  All of these thi...

Let's be real.  Nobody is perfect, but when it comes to food allergies, the pressure and consequences of getting it wrong are a huge weight on our shoulders as parents.  If you're ready to learn from my mistakes, so you don't have to learn the hard way, this episode is for you! I'll show you 7 big food allergy myths and mistakes I've made along the way, and what I've learned to do instead.  This i...

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