Saying Goodbye to Gluten / Gluten-Free Living, Celiac Disease, Gluten-Free Support

Summer is calling, and that means BBQs, backyard gatherings, and time around the grill. But if you're living gluten-free, grilling can feel more stressful than fun — with hidden sources of cross-contamination lurking everywhere.   In this episode, I’m sharing everything you need to confidently enjoy gluten-free grilling without fear or frustration. Whether you’re hosting or attending a BBQ, you’ll...

Living gluten-free isn’t just a diet—it’s a daily commitment to your health.    But let’s be real: it can feel like a full-time job when you’re putting the pieces together to build a GF life. Between tracking symptoms, researching safe foods, finding restaurants, and remembering which grocery store carries what, it’s no wonder so many women feel burned out.   Today on the podcast, learn the import...

Today’s episode is a special one — because I’m sharing something deeply personal: my gluten-free journey. For years, I struggled with symptoms that didn’t make sense — headaches, fatigue, canker sores, neuropathy, terrible digestive issues — and no matter what I tried, nothing truly worked. I felt like I was chasing answers in the dark with no support. Finally, I found that everything I was going...

Going gluten-free is an incredible start to regaining your health. Yet, at times, healing requires extra support.   Supplements can be an effective tool for restoring your gut, improving nutrient absorption, mitigating damage from accidental gluten exposure, and rebalancing your immune system. Yet, they also come with some precautions, and it's important to consider safety when choosing what's bes...

Today, we're talking about something incredibly powerful: your gluten-free story—and why it matters more than you think.   Whether you're newly diagnosed, years into this journey, or somewhere in between, your voice has the power to inspire, educate, and even create change.    Join in to learn five compelling reasons to speak up and tell your gluten-free story—and how doing so can not only help ot...

Have you ever wondered if a Gluten Detection Service Dog could help improve your gluten-free lifestyle?   I am fascinated by this concept and had a lot of questions on how the whole process works.   Today, my guest, Kendra Williams, is going to educate us on all aspects of gluten detection dog work and how her own dog, Suki, has changed her GF life for the better.   Kendra is a Celiac Disease Educ...

Nobody likes to make mistakes. But, yet we make them all the time!   Are you making mistakes in your gluten-free life? I sure did!   There are some things we may be doing that can be hurting more than helping.   No worries, today let’s turn around these possible mistakes to stop sabotaging our gluten-free health.   Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle: **Join the GF Resource Toolkit (May 20...

Traveling with Celiac Disease can be scary and may even feel impossible if you have just started living a gluten-free lifestyle.   In this inspiring episode, I sit down with a world traveler and fellow gluten-free warrior who shares how she explored the globe with her family—while navigating the challenges of Celiac Disease. From Italy to Japan, she opens up about the highs and hurdles of internat...

When you’re told to go gluten-free, you start putting the pieces together.    But, there is always more to learn, discover, or try.   We need to build a gluten-free lifestyle that works for you and your family, a lifestyle in which you can thrive.   Join me today on the podcast to strengthen and energize your gluten-free life by expanding and learning to be gluten-free strong.   Continue to grow y...

Looking for ways to raise awareness during Celiac Awareness Month?    Today on the podcast, I'm breaking down 10 real-life ways you can raise awareness and feel more supported in your gluten-free journey. Whether it’s educating your family, hosting a GF dinner party, or sharing your story, you can help others understand what Celiac really means.   This is perfect for those with Celiac, gluten into...

This Mother’s Day, let’s swap overwhelm for peace, preparation, and feeling truly seen.    Whether you're navigating Celiac Disease or gluten intolerance, this episode is your go-to guide for staying safe, nourished, and joyful for your celebration.   In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to set boundaries and communicate gluten-free needs with ease Easy & elegant gluten-free brunch ideas (homema...

Gluten-free living is not just for those living with Celiac Disease or gluten-intolerance. It also plays an important role for people with auto-immune diseases.   Today my amazing guest, Jeanene Bono, will share why going gluten-free is crucial for managing symptoms of multiple sclerosis to continue a healing journey.   Jeanene Bono is a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) consultant dedicated to helping indi...

Are you gluten-free and missing your favorite pasta dishes?  Good news! Pasta is not off the table. In this episode, we're diving fork-first into the delicious world of gluten-free pasta. Whether you’re managing Celiac Disease, gluten intolerance, or just starting your gluten-free lifestyle, this episode is for you.  We're exploring . . . ✨ the best gluten-free pasta options, with favorite Celiac...

Get ready to strike out gluten at Fenway and hit a home run for the Celiac Community!   On May 17th, the Red Sox are sharing their first-ever Celiac Awareness Night when they take on the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park in Boston!   They will celebrate Celiac advocates, snacking safely with a gluten-friendly concession stand, and donating a portion of each ticket to the Celiac Disease Foundation to s...

We know that gluten can impact our lives through reactions that derail our health in significant ways.   But, gluten does not just impact our health!   Today on the podcast, join in to learn the multiple ways that gluten impacts and changes our lives  - in ways that we may NOT have expected.   Listen in to see if you relate to these same impacts and changes. Then head to our FB group and share how...

Our body experiences a lot when entering the stages of perimenopause or menopause.   But, have you ever wondered if gluten could impact this time in your life?   We know that gluten disrupts our gut. Yet, menopause can change our microbiome, your gut bacteria. So, can there be a connection between the two?   Today, my special guest, and business BFF, is here to help us better understand this misun...

To have GF bread or not to have gluten-free bread?   How do you answer that?   Bread can be a big stressor when going gluten-free. It seems like the first thing people look to replace when starting their GF journey. Yet when they go out to buy a loaf of GF bread - they are hit with many obstacles and often don't find one to enjoy.   Join me today on the podcast to learn about the multiple alternat...

Celebrating the holidays when you need to be gluten-free can cause a lot of extra stress.   With Easter coming up we have some planning to do so that we can have a delicious, relaxing celebration we can enjoy.   Join me in this episode to learn steps you can take now to be prepared for your eggcellent gluten-free Easter celebration!    Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:   **Grab the GF S...

Have you attended a Gluten-Free Expo?   A Gluten-Free Expo is a big health fair - all devoted to gluten-free living - showcasing gluten-free products, businesses, restaurants, bakeries, and so much more . . . all to educate you in building your GF life.   It’s an amazing and fun experience with so many benefits. Who doesn't love to sample a new product before buying?   Let’s dive in and learn how...

Have you taken out gluten, yet still aren’t feeling well?   Think gluten-free isn't for YOU?  HOLD ON A MNUTE!   Before you go back to eating gluten - STOP! There could be other things to discover.   Honestly, it can take a while to feel better after removing gluten, which can be different for everyone.   More steps may also be needed to improve gut health before you can completely regain your hea...

How do you fill your gluten-free cup?   Unfortunately, hidden gluten sneaks into drinks that we might grab every day. Our cup is just as important to keep GF safe as our plate.   No worries! There are easy ways that you CAN boost your health - just by what you fill your cup with all day.   My drinks have definitely changed over the years since I started my GF journey - and that alone made a huge d...

Does the thought of traveling now that you’re gluten-free push you into a downward spiral of “what if” scenarios . . .   What if I cannot find safe GF food? What if I get sick? What if I struggle to stay GF and healthy all day?   We do have a lot more to plan when we want to travel, being gluten-free.   It can be scary at first, but once you research and find your special safe GF places to visit o...

March is National Nutrition Month to help us focus on making better food choices and creating new habits to meet our health needs.   It got me thinking about what is truly missing from most plates in today’s society.   Do you know what this is?   Greens!   Greens offer many health benefits, and there are many to choose from, yet people often avoid eating them.   I get it - think about children pus...

As you’re feeling better and regaining your health by being gluten-free, what if we took it a step further and added more plants to our plates? Could this step improve our gluten-free lifestyle?   This is exactly what my amazing guest is sharing with us today!   Anna Tseng is a plant-based Registered Dietitian, Founder of PlantNourished, an award-winning recipe creator, and Host of the Plant-Based...

When going gluten-free, I found that oats were disrupting my digestion. After eating oats for as long as I could remember, why would this happen?   I bet that many of you have the same question.   Oats are a bit controversial in the gluten-free world. They are naturally GF, so why do they cause such a fuss?   Join us in this episode to learn if you should eat oats being GF, why they are beneficial...