The Celiac Project Podcast

Mike and Cam are traveling again and it's a crazy coincidence that they are both in Wisconsin the same weekend! Cam goes camping and has a great time, but discovers a crafty critter has invaded his campground, making off with some of his best gluten free goodies. Meanwhile, Mike heads to Oconomowoc, Wisconsin for an exciting softball tournament with his daughters. The guys share great info about t...

Mike and Cam welcome Jenny Levine Finke to the podcast. Jenny is the founder of Love Me Gluten Free and Good For You Gluten Free. Jenny shares her personal celiac journey that led her to a successful career as a blogger and, after that, to write her book, Dear Gluten It's Not Me, It's You. We also discover how she turned a very awkward situation into her latest success, her Love Me Gluten Free sub...

It's officially summer and a perfect time to roll out the latest episode of News and Notes! Mike and Cam share some great letters from listeners who have recently been diagnosed, plus a longtime listener who has had a few happy voyages on the Celiac Cruise. We also talk about an intriguing kissing study, debrief an eventful Celiac Awareness Month, and much more!

Mike and Cam are so happy to welcome Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, MD and Randi Wolf, PhD, MPH from the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center, to the podcast. They are currently collaborating on an exciting study, the GLUTECH Trial, which explores how gluten detection technology may improve the treatment of people who are newly diagnosed with celiac disease. In this informative conve...

Mike and Cam are excited to welcome returning guest, Dr. Marty Linseisen, for our final Celiac Awareness Month podcast of the year. Marty has the unique perspective of being a medical doctor who also happens to have celiac disease. Marty is passionate about helping to raise awareness as well as help people with celiac disease live their best life. He shares some of his top strategies for staying h...

As Celiac Awareness Month continues, Mike and Cam are excited to welcome State Senator, Sally Turner, to the podcast. Senator Turner and her team have constructed Senate Bill 1288 requiring all food handlers in Illinois to complete training on celiac disease and the safe handling of gluten-free foods. We believe that this important bill could be a template for other states to follow. Find out what...

With another Celiac Awareness Month upon us, Mike and Cam share their 10th Annual Celiac State of the Union. The guys take the pulse on where the celiac and gluten free community stand in a number of categories including: gluten free products, dining out, cost of gluten free living, celiac education, and much more! 

Mike and Cam sit down with Dr. Ritu Verma, Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Medical Director of University of Chicago's Celiac Disease Center. Dr. Verma helps the guys with some "myth busting" relating to celiac disease and a gluten free diet. They tackle both big and small topics including: Are there actually ways to reduce the chances of offspring developing celiac disease? How careful do...

Mike's daughters, Jessica and Melanie, join the guys on today's podcast. They share their recent trip to see the University of Wisconsin at Madison. It was quite an adventure as they started with a tour of Taste Republic facilities and learned some of their secrets to great pasta making. They also had some standout gluten free meals while in town. Most importantly, the University tour was fantasti...

The guys delve into some recent articles debating gluten free labeling, and also safe restaurant protocols.  Mike and Cam discuss some of their own recent experiences on this subject and take a deep dive into some of the latest articles and posts. These include the various gluten free certifications to look for on products, as well as their insights about why buying certified gluten free products...

Cam is just back from hitting the slopes in Utah! His snowboarding adventure had some challenges, as he and his girlfriend were the lone gluten free eaters dealing with a small rental and an even smaller kitchen. Cam shares the tips that kept him safe on his journey, which included more dining out than he expected, but they found a few gems between many great runs down the mountain!

Winter News and Notes heats up this season as Mike and Cam reach into the mailbag to hear what their listeners are sharing. In this episode, a super frustrating tale of getting glutened. On the flip-side, there's nothing more comforting than biting into a delicious burger on a trip to the West Coast, as one listener joyfully points out. Plus, hear about an amazing safe gluten free travel adventure...

Mike and Cam are excited to welcome Dr. Jenny Jagers, PhD, to the podcast. Jenny uses her experience as both a medical professional and a celiac patient. Her goal is to make an impact on how we diagnose and recognize celiac disease, with the goal of transitioning the diagnosis stories we hear from "luck" to becoming a routine process. In this dynamic conversation, Jenny shares some amazing tips, r...

Welcome back for Part 2 of Mike and Cam's epic 10th Birthday bash! We continue this dynamic trip down memory lane with more clips that will blow your mind. On this episode the guys talk about the mind-gut connection, revisit some special moments in gluten free travel and share a truly unique full circle podcast moment thanks to A.I. 

Mike and Cam kick off this very special New Year's show celebrating The Celiac Project Podcast's 10th birthday! We use the occasion to  hit the rewind button, highlighting some of the most definitive moments of the podcast throughout the years. With so many great shows to choose from, we made it a two part celebration! 

Mike and Cam end the year with a special "Holiday Party" podcast! Their year-end bash wouldn't be complete without a signature drink, so they try out the Chi-Claw-Go Handshake, (White Claw Ruby Red Grapefruit mixed with Malort)! Cam talks about his Thanksgiving tailgate at the Packer's game, and the guys share more holiday tips for you. They also share an easy way for friends and family to find ou...

Returning guest and founder of Baltimore Gluten Free, Andrea Tucker, joins Mike and Cam for a great conversation! In this episode, Andrea shares her recent travel adventure to London, England, and was completely blown away by all of the incredible gluten free offerings! In addition, she talks with the guys about her exciting work helping students with celiac disease or gluten intolerance navigate...

As Thanksgiving and the holidays approach, the guys share some incredible tips from a recent trip of Cam's, to help make your travel plans and visits to family and friends a bit easier during the holidays and beyond. Mike and Cam are also feeling very thankful and share that gratitude with their wonderful listeners and supporters!

It's Fall News and Notes time! Mike and Cam share some listener emails and news that will not disappoint! Big news to share about celiac disease and the doctors doing such great research, finally getting their time in the spotlight. Plus, amazing listener letters including an author who is also getting much deserved attention, a conversation about the different kinds of fiber, and a long-time list...

It's that ghoulish time of the year, so Mike and Cam share some "tricks" and "treats!" Drink along as the guys try a Pumpkin Cider to get into the "spirit" of the season. Cam found a fall fest that had some fun gluten free offerings. An update on a most tragic story that could have repercussions in how restaurants handle allergy and gluten free diners. Plus, a celiac study that is just a little cr...

Mike and Cam know first hand how quickly they can fall into a rut when eating gluten free. The guys share some of their top tips on how to spice things up and hit refresh when the old routines have become a bit stale. Along the way, accidents do happen, and Cam shares a recent experience of a mysterious glutening, and how he was able to fight through it to still have a great time, despite a less t...

Mike and Cam welcome Mike's daughter, Jessica, back to the podcast! Jessica is now a junior in High School - how time flies! She shares many updates on her life, including how she handles eating at school, her thoughts on visiting colleges, and some recent health challenges she has had to navigate. We also get to hear briefly from her younger sister, Melanie, as they both share their top gluten fr...

Mike recently took his family on a trip through Ohio. On this high energy vacation they encountered intriguing colleges, a long awaited visit to the Rock and Roll at the Hall of Fame, and so many memorable gluten free dining treats! While it was only about a four day trip, Mike and his family made it though Oxford, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo and more! Journey with us, and hear about some of the...

Mike and Cam welcome Danielle Altonaga to the podcast. Danielle lives in Canada and shares her story of resilience after years of unexplained and complicated symptoms and medical issues. Danielle also has a unique perspective on living gluten free, as she had already been following the strict observance of living Kosher. You will be so inspired by Danielle as she has re-framed her struggles before...

It's time for Summer News and Notes! Mike and Cam share some incredible listener letters including a long time listener who is faced with confusion over pre-packaged meals that may or may not contain gluten. We also go behind the scenes, sharing the latest court documents on one of Mary Vargas's most compelling and gut wrenching cases that is still in litigation, and much more!