May Contain

I am joined by renowned Allergy Expert Rebecca Knibb, who brings her extensive 25 years of research experience in exploring the psychological effects of allergies. Rebecca sheds light on the crucial connection between food allergies and mental well-being, providing a thought-provoking exploration into the profound implications of living with an allergy. With her own academic background, including...

Join me this week as I sit down with the multi-talented UK rapper, author, TEDx speaker, and mental health advocate, Shocka. It was an incredibly powerful and inspiring episode hearing about being sectioned 4 times, delve deep into his remarkable music journey, exploring the highs and lows he has experienced, and witness his incredible resilience and determination to rebuild his life. With raw hon...

Alyssa is the Founder of All Things Allergies. She is also a mental health counselor and doctoral student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where she explores the connection between food allergies and mental health. Alyssa delves into the psychological impact of food allergies, addressing the anxiety, stress, and social implications associated with this condition. Growing up with a...

I'm joined by inspiring Giselle Moor. At the young age of 25, Giselle experienced a life-altering bike accident that left her wheelchair bound. Despite facing significant challenges, Giselle has become a beacon of strength, defying the limitations imposed by her disability. Through her remarkable journeys around the world, she exemplifies the power of the human spirit and shows that nothing can hi...

Phil set up his page Phil Hates Gluten to shed a light on the isolating aspects of living with a chronic condition and being gluten free. In 2018 he received a life-changing diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and through his journey, he had to change his diet to a gluten-free lifestyle. In this podcast, Phil shares his personal experiences, mental health struggles, triumphs, and challenges of...

Julianne Ponan, is the founder of Creative Nature, renowned for its top 14 allergy-free snack bars and baking mixes. Julianne's remarkable dedication to business, exports, and individuals with allergies earned her the prestigious MBE recognition in the New Year's Honours List, the first of its kind during King Charles III's reign. In this episode, Julianne takes us on an exhilarating journey throu...

Dina Hawthorne shares her journey and the tragic anaphylaxis incident at Elijah's pre-school. Discover how this catalyst inspired Dina and Thomas to create Elijah Law, promoting nationwide access to inclusive resources for food allergies and asthma in childcare, daycare, and schools. Throughout the conversation, Dina sheds light on the challenges faced while attempting to change the law and get th...

I'm joined by Simon Williams, the CEO at Anaphylaxis UK. Simon has some exciting plans for the charity and is determined to take it in a new direction. As someone who used to attend the charity's allergy workshops and activities as a child, I was thrilled to hear about the rebrand to Anaphylaxis UK and what it means for the future. Simon shares his background and upbringing, his thoughts on why th...

Join me this week on the podcast as I chat with Marc Warde, owner of Niche - a completely Gluten Free Restaurant in London. Marc is also an advisor for top airlines around the world, recently launched an allergy-free kids brand, and writes about allergies in his spare time. During our conversation, Marc shares his experiences supplying special food to the airline industry, his journey behind setti...

I had the privilege of being joined by Paul Carey, the founder of Owens Law. Paul set up his foundation  after the tragic loss of his son, Owen, who passed away due to the negligence of Byron Burger staff who did not take his dairy allergy seriously.  This podcast episode is both captivating and emotional as Paul shares the story that unfolded after he discovered what had happened to his son. If y...

On this week's episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Lianne, a remarkable individual who founded the No Nut Traveller charity. Many of you may already be familiar with Lianne's exceptional advocacy work through her blog and now charity, where she shares stories and experiences of flying with allergies. She has also been instrumental in lobbying airlines in the US to recogniz...

I’m joined by the youngest ever guest on my podcast. I’m joined by Luke and his mum Michelle who set up Sweets4mySweets. Might be aware of Luke's story which went viral of the ‘Schoolboy making over £1,000 selling allergy free sweets’ which was shared by LadBible, ITV, The Sun and shared all around the world.  During our conversation, Luke shared his journey of discovering his allergies, traveling...

I'm excited to welcome Professor George Du Toit as we discuss his passion for research. We'll be delving into the topic of allergy treatment and discussing why allergies are becoming more prevalent, as well as allergy anxiety and weaning. If you're a new parent, wondering whether you should introduce nuts to your baby's diet, Dr. George Du Toit will have the answers for you. Thank you to my Sponso...

In this week's episode, we have a special guest, clinical psychologist Karen Murphy, who specializes in physiology and allergies. Join us as we delve deep into the topic of allergy anxiety in children and adults, discussing the different types of therapy available and what might be right for you. Karen also shares her thoughts on allergy bullying and her own experiences within the field. Check out...

This week I'm joined by the CEO of the Free from Food Awards, Cressida Langlands. Join us as we delve into Cressida's upbring and story, and learn how she was introduced to Michelle the Founder of the Free from Food Awards. We'll also explore Cressida's insights into the free from market, and get her thoughts on its current state. As the CEO of the Free from Food Awards, Cressida understands the i...

In this podcast episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Chef Steve Walpole, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the culinary industry. We delve into his fascinating journey from his upbringing to his unwavering passion for becoming a chef. Steve has worked in some of London's top restaurants, and even stumbled into a chef position at the House of Commons by chance. Ou...

Join me this week as I’m joined with Joey Salmingo, founder of The F.A.T.E. Initiative, a non-profit providing food allergy education and training. After his sister passed away from anaphylaxis caused by a food allergen, Joey founded FATE to educate others on the severity of food allergies. FATE offers a free training session called The FATE Forum, aimed at providing awareness to those who may not...

On this week’s podcast episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Lauren Bell, the founder of Cosi Care. Lauren shares her inspiring story of growing up with eczema and how this experience led her to create Cosi Care. In this episode, we discuss the struggles of living with eczema and the harmful effects of using steroid creams. Lauren also shares her journey of finding her passion and launching...

I'm joined by Professor Adam Fox. He studied medicine and neuroscience at Cambridge University before completing his clinical training at University College London. He is now Clinical Lead at St Thomas, one of Europe's largest specialist allergy services.   I'm so excited to share my partnership with Good its Gluten Free on May Contain! They make Free From Wraps and Meal Kits like Hoisin Wraps, Fa...

Stef Sword-Williams is the Founder of Fuck Being Humble. On this week's podcast we discusses the art of self-promotion & how to start taking charge of your success. During the lockdown, I discovered one of Stef's talks online and it completely changed the way I present myself and my work online. Stef's childhood and career led her to create the platform fuck being humble so can find out what you s...

The podcast this week is a little different from the ones I usually do. Every week, I receive so many questions about my experience living with food allergies. I thought a podcast would be the best way to answer all your questions. I hope you enjoy it, and if so, please share it with your friends and family.  Thank you to my sponsor: Foodlama helps you with your grocery shopping online easier and...

Santiago and Damilare have revolutionised food shopping online if you have allergies or dietary restrictions with their Google Chrome extension FoodLama. My pleasure was to finally sit down and delve deep into the story about how an idea from high school evolved into a start-up specifically designed to assist people with food allergies. It was interesting hearing Damilare's story about setting up...

I am joined by my good friend Nathan Singh, a freelance photographer and designer. In the podcast, we discussed mental health in men and why we don't always speak up, how I mentioned my food allergy when we first met, and different experiences we had together, such as eating out and the first time I gave a live talk about allergies. I hope you enjoy this podcast, if so please write me a review on...

Emma Amoscato is the Founder of We Are Smile App, one of the first ever mental health apps for people living with long term and life threatening conditions. On the podcast we discuss the effect of mental health on individuals, PTSE & her experience going to Yale University to study Happiness.  Do you're food shopping online head over to FoodLama - https://bit.ly/3FBjR1U Thank you to Foodlama for s...

In theses 'bitesize' episodes of my podcast, I'll be sharing my favourite moments from previous episodes of the May Contain Podcast. During a conversation with Jo Frost in April 2021, we discussed becoming more confident and embracing your allergy in order to be empowered to speak up in different situations. Food shopping online with Allergies go to FoodLama - https://bit.ly/3FBjR1U Thank you to F...