Ever wondered what happens when romance meets real-life health challenges? In this episode, Dr. Denise Millstine sits down with bestselling author Chloe Liese and gastroenterologist Dr. Lucinda Harris to explore celiac disease through the novel Once Smitten, Twice Shy. Together, they dive into the emotional and social impact of chronic illness, the importance of accurate representation in fiction, and practical knoweldge about celiac disease. This conversation reminds us that health struggles don’t diminish our worth — or our capacity for love.

This episode was made possible by the generous support of Ken Stevens.

We talked with:

• Chloe Liese is a USA Today bestselling author who writes romantic fiction reflecting her belief that everyone deserves a love story. When not dreaming up her next novel, you'll find her reading, trying new recipes, savoring nature, and soaking up time with her big, beautiful family.
• Lucinda Harris, M.S., M.D., is currently a Professor of Medicine at Mayo School of Medicine and a consultant in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale. She is a Masterof the American College of Gastroenterology, and a fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association as well as the American College of Internal Medicine. She is a passionate advocate for her patients and her special clinical and research interests are in IBS, gastroparesis, chronic constipation and pelvic floor disorders as well as celiac disease and autonomic disorders. She has also written and lectured extensively on these topics.

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