Serene - The Allergy Podcast

In this episode of Serene, I'm joined by Tamara Hubbard, "The Food Allergy Counselor," for an open and supportive conversation about the emotional side of living with food allergies. Tamara shares her journey as both a therapist and a parent, and we explore the very real impact allergies can have on family life, why allergy-informed therapy matters, and the resources still missing for families in...

Welcome back to Serene: The Allergy Podcast In this heartfelt episode, I'm joined by Amy, allergy mum and co-founder of Grow with Iris a plant-based drink designed especially for toddlers with dietary restrictions. Amy's story began with her daughter's severe allergies and the realisation that safe, nourishing options were seriously lacking. So, like many parents do when they're faced with the imp...

In this episode, I'm joined by the brilliant James Gardner, Director of Nursing at the Allergy Centre of Excellence. James brings over 20 years of experience in allergy care and he's also someone living with a food allergy himself, so his perspective is both professional and deeply personal. Together, we chat about how allergy treatments are evolving, including the growing role of food immunothera...

In this episode of Serene – The Allergy Podcast, I'm joined by the brilliant Lydia Collins-Hussey a specialist paediatric dietitian, who you might know as @milkallergydietitian on Instagram. Lydia shares her journey from working in the NHS to running her own private practice, where she supports families navigating a cow's milk allergy. We talk openly about the emotional and practical challenges th...

In this episode of Serene, The Allergy Podcast , I sit down with Dr Rosan Meyer, the brilliant CEO of Step by Step Kids Nutrition, to talk about something so many families face: feeding difficulties in children with allergies.   We dive into everything from everyday mealtime challenges to more complex conditions like Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARF...

In this episode of Serene, The Allergy Podcast , I sit down with Zak Marks, the inspiring co-founder and CEO of Kitt Medical. We dive into his personal journey of living with severe food allergies and the unique challenges he faced, especially during those pivotal university years when he transitioned from family support to self-management.   We talk openly about the psychological impact of allerg...

In this enlightening episode of "Serene, the Allergy Podcast," hosted by Dr. Karen Murphy, we are joined by renowned Professor George du Toit.   Together we delve into the evolving world of allergy prevention and treatment. Starting with a discussion on the groundbreaking LEAP study, the conversation explores the shift from allergen avoidance to early introduction as a means of preventing allergie...

Welcome to Episode 4 of "Serene: The Allergy Podcast." with your host, Dr. Karen Murphy. Today we're diving into essential conversations around child nutrition with a special guest, Charlotte Stirling-Reed, a renowned baby and child nutritionist. Charlotte is passionate about helping families navigate the tricky waters of weaning and fussy eating while promoting healthy eating habits. In this epis...

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Serene, The Allergy Podcast, where we explore the multifaceted world of living with food allergies.   Today, I am thrilled to welcome Dan Kelly, the innovative mind behind the "May Contain" platform, which has become a beacon of hope and information for the allergy community.   Dan's online journey began with an Instagram story, unsure if anyone would relate to his expe...

Welcome to "Serene, the Allergy Podcast," with me Dr Karen Murphy, where we delve into the emotional, psychological, and practical aspects of managing food allergies. In today's episode, I am joined by specialist pediatric dietitian Lucy Upton. Lucy brings nearly 15 years of expertise in food allergies in children, offering invaluable insights into managing expectations, tackling social media infl...

Welcome to the very first episode of "Serene, the Allergy Podcast," hosted by me, Dr. Karen Murphy.   In this episode, we're honoured to have Professor Adam Fox, a leading Paediatric Allergist at Guy's and St Thomas' in London, join us. Together, we'll be delving into the complexities of oral immunotherapy (OIT) for food allergies, especially the psychological hurdles that come with it.   Professo...