A Gluten Free Podcast 

Episode 222

Today's episode is a live keynote presentation from Celiac Disease Foundation Education & Community Engagement Coordinator Emma Kowzun live onboard the Australian sailing of the Celiac Cruise. In the talk Emma discusses how we can help chart the course and make a difference in the coeliac disease and gluten free community. Emma shares the latest research and developments at the Celiac Disease Foundation, a brief history of coeliac disease and how the Celiac Disease Foundation works with the Celiac Cruise. 

Topics covered: 

* Emma introducing herself and her role at the Celiac Disease Foundation 

* The difficulties of living with coeliac disease 

* Interacting with the audience 

* How coeliac disease and gluten free awareness has changed over time 

* Brief history of coeliac disease 

* Policies and law changes in the US for coeliac disease and gluten free labelling 

* Food labels for gluten in Australia and New Zealand

* Current coeliac disease clinical trials and possible treatments for coeliac disease throughout the world 

* iCureCeliac - Patient Registry Makes Finding A Cure Possible

* How people can support and advocate for coeliac disease 

* Food insecurity in the US and how the Celiac Disease Foundation and Celiac Cruise are helping 

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iCureCeliac - Patient Registry Makes Finding A Cure Possible

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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 221

Today's episode is live from the Celiac Cruise with a keynote talk from myself and Melanie Persson. We discuss our diagnosis stories, our differing approaches to gluten free life and then we open up into a Q&A with guests.

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A Gluten Free Podcast 

Episode 220

Today's highlight is from my episode with Joanne Wynne, the founder of the Coeliac Connection & Author of the Ebook 'Surviving the First year of Childhood Coeliac Disease'. In the full episode we talk about Jo's daughter's coeliac disease diagnosis, how the diagnosis impacts the family as a whole and tips for parents navigating coeliac disease and gluten free life for their children. In this highlight Jo discusses an excerpt from her book around managing the emotional challenges of a coeliac disease diagnosis for her daughter. 

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A Gluten Free Podcast 

Episode 219 

Today's highlight is from my episode with Dr. Maureen Leonard, Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Physician-Scientist & Director for The Center for Celiac Research & Treatment at Mass General for Children. In the full episode we talk about Dr. Leonard's own coeliac disease diagnosis, the CDGEMM study, the gut microbiome, refractory coeliac disease and much more. 

In this highlight Dr. Leonard explains what the CDGEMM study is and what insights they've gained from it so far. 

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A Gluten Free Podcast 

Episode 218 

Today's highlight is with Associate Professor Kelly Lambert, Academic Program Director for Nutrition & Dietetics at the University of Wollongong in New South Wales. Kelly and I first connected during a panel discussion at the Sydney Gluten Free Expo, where we tackled one of the most talked-about and often frustrating issues in the coeliac and gluten free space - the cost of gluten free food. 

With the rising cost of living, the financial burden of maintaining a gluten free diet has only become more difficult for those of us living with coeliac disease. Kelly has spent years studying this issue and in the full episode Associate Professor Lambert shares some new research findings, including how her team conducted the studies and what the results reveal about the state of gluten free food affordability in Australia. 

In this highlight I ask what Associate Professor Lambert hopes to do with these findings in the future. 

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A Gluten Free Podcast 

Episode 217 

Today's highlight is from my episode with Dr. Andrew Williams, Principal Scientist at Westmead Children's Hospital in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Williams has spent decades researching coeliac disease and the complex immunological processes behind it. In the full episode we explore how coeliac disease research has evolved, what still needs to change and how early diagnosis in children could significantly improve health outcomes across Australia and globally. In this highlight Dr Williams explains a study he conducted which screened children at random in Westmead Children's Hospital for coeliac disease. 

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A Gluten Free Podcast 

Episode 216 

Today's highlight is from my episode with Olivia Moscatelli, a PhD student and scientist researching coeliac disease at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) in Melbourne. Olivia works alongside Associate Professor Jason Tye-Din, one of the world leading experts in coeliac disease research worldwide. Not only is Olivia making pivotal contributions in the field, but she also brings a unique and deeply personal perspective as she lives with coeliac disease herself. 

In the full episode we dive into Olivia's coeliac diagnosis, what led her into the world of coeliac disease research and the groundbreaking studies she's currently working on that could transform the way coeliac disease is diagnosed and treated in the future. 

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A Gluten Free Podcast 

Episode 215

Today's highlight is with Dr. Nick Cooling, a General Practitioner and the Chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Allergy Special Interest Group. In our full episode together we discuss the current awareness of coeliac disease amongst Australian GPs, the barriers of early diagnosis, and what can be done to improve education, awareness and ongoing care for those living gluten free. With diagnosis rates still so low, we explore what changes are needed to ensure more Australians receive timely and accurate diagnoses. In this highlight Dr. Cooling explores with me how we can go about improving awareness and diagnosis rates of people living with coeliac disease amongst the Australian medical profession with new emerging tools such as AI. We also talk about the improvements needed in hospitality and how we can move forward with coeliac disease and gluten free awareness together. 

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A Gluten Free Podcast 

Episode 214

Today's highlight is from my episode with Celiac Cruise founder, Maureen Basye. In the full episode we talk about how the Celiac Cruise came to life, the meticulous work that goes into ensuring a completely gluten free experience and the partnerships that make it all possible. We also chat about the 2026 Australian cruises, including the South Pacific cruise which we'll be aboard! In this highlight we discuss the driving force behind Maureen and the Celiac Cruise's mission. 

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A Gluten Free Podcast 

Episode 213 

Today's highlight is from my episode with Dr Kim Faulkner Hogg, an experienced dietitian specialising in coeliac disease and food intolerances. In the full episode we discuss how to navigate label reading, gluten free nutrition, and when gluten isn't always to blame for symptoms. In this highlight I ask Kim what else could possibly mimic the ingestion of gluten for people living with coeliac disease. 

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This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.