In the Tall Grass

Dining out with food allergies can be scary and overwhelming. In this episode, Chef Joel Schaefer, former Culinary Development and Special Dietary Needs Manager for Walt Disney World, offers advice on dining out safely. In addition to developing a food allergen safe program now known as the gold standard in the industry, Joel and his wife Mary co-founded Your Allergy Chefs, a consulting and educat...

Asking for help from others can feel incredibly uncomfortable, especially when you’re at your most vulnerable. In this episode, we get very honest about our darkest times. Tune in to hear how letting our guard down helped us build and grow our support system. If you enjoy our podcast, be sure to share & subscribe to help us grow this community!

Trauma is very real and comes in all sizes. In this episode, Quinn Padilla, MSW and founder of Rella Wellness, a telemental health practice in Florida, unpacks EMDR therapy. We discuss how it differs from other therapeutic modalities, Big T and Little t traumas, and why EMDR is effective at treating PTSD & anxiety, specifically for those of us living with AGS, food allergies, or other chronic...

Traveling with alpha-gal or any food allergy can be complicated, overwhelming and downright scary. In this episode we share our stories of safe travel, our trusted tips & tricks to travel prepared, and some of the silver linings of reinventing adventure. Listen in to hear how we make traveling safely with allergies a reality.

Parents of kids with allergies, get out your paper and pencil because you’re going to want to take notes. In this episode, we chat with Lauren Miller and Katie Richards of Food Allergy Mom about their experiences raising young children with allergies. These amazing moms share their tips and tricks on everything from their family food allergy rules to strategies and resources for a successful schoo...

A delicious summertime meal on the grill does not require steaks or burgers or any beef or pork at all. In this episode, we discuss the steps we take to grill safely with alpha-gal syndrome. We share our favorite AGS-safe grilled meals, unexpected ways to spruce up your experience, and tips for avoiding disappointment. Join us as we celebrate the last few weeks of summer.

Altering a lifestyle that you love because of alpha-gal syndrome or another food allergy can take a toll on mental health. In this episode, we talk with alpha-gal informed psychologist Dr. Paige Freeman about tools for managing the grief that can accompany sacrifice. Dr. Freeman explores the psychological impacts of living with AGS and other food allergies. You won’t want to miss this conversation...

Using your auto-injector is NOT like pulling the pin on a grenade! In this episode, we share our experiences with anaphylaxis and how we let fear cloud our understanding of the relief brought by proper treatment, including epinephrine. Anaphylaxis can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Preparation is key. We discuss the steps we take and the tools we have in place for when a reaction hits. Join...

Dani Tygr is a Beauty Industry Executive & Artist from Beverly Hills, CA whose professional portfolio includes film and television, the red carpet, music videos, runway events, and more. Dani is currently an Executive with The Wolffpack at Philip Wolff Hair, and she has traveled the world as an Executive Global Platform Artist and Technical Educator. Dani gets honest about her courageous journ...

On today’s episode, we take a deep dive into navigating the grocery store following diagnosis with alpha-gal syndrome. Shopping and eating safely can be very overwhelming, especially in the beginning. Have you been wondering: How to prepare to tackle the aisles of the grocery store? How to recognize sneaky sources? How to find new foods and products that you will love? We discuss these questions,...

Food & Wine Magazine recently featured Travis Milton, Executive Chef at Nicewonder Farm, discussing how he flipped the narrative on Appalachian culture. We were inspired to dig a little deeper into his journey with self care and mental health and how his positive growth mentality helped him tap into his true potential…unapologetically. The parallels between Travis’s journey as a nationally rec...

Debbie and Candice went a cumulative 30 years with undiagnosed symptoms that included everything from brain fog to joint pain and GI distress. Hear about the symptoms of alpha-gal syndrome and how they finally discovered the impetus of their misery was a tiny tick.