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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 41

In this episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I chat with Phil, creator of Phil Hates Gluten, about his diagnosis with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (E.O.E), how he manages a gluten free and dairy free diet, and his journey building a social media presence that connects with the global gluten free community.

Phil shares his personal story, the challenges of living with E.O.E, and why he started Phil Hates Gluten to raise awareness through engaging and relatable content.

🎧 What We Cover in This Episode

• Phil’s diagnosis and experience with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (E.O.E)
• What E.O.E is and how it affects the esophagus
• Managing a combined gluten free and dairy free diet
• The inspiration behind creating Phil Hates Gluten
• Connecting and growing a worldwide gluten free community through social media

🔗 Links & Resources

• Follow Phil Hates Gluten on Instagram & TikTok
• Buy Phil Hates Gluten Merch
• CURED Foundation: Info on Eosinophilic Esophagitis
• Phil Hates Gluten raps on ‘Free From’ Coeliac Disease Awareness Week parody song 

📲 Get In Touch

Let’s keep the conversation going!
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📧 Email: [email protected]

Don’t forget to check out my column Gluten Free Dad in The Australian Coeliac magazine, released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This podcast reflects personal experiences and opinions and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health or diet.

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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 40

On this month’s 5 in 5 episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I’m joined once again by Health Advocacy Officer Penny Dellsperger and Marketing Specialist Emily Monaco from Coeliac Australia. We cover five key updates in under five minutes, including highlights from the September issue of The Australian Coeliac magazine, travel resources for members, and listener questions on coeliac-related lactose intolerance and nutrition concerns with the gluten free diet.

🗂️ What We Cover in This Episode

• A quick summary of the September issue of The Australian Coeliac magazine
• Preview of the upcoming Perth Gluten Free Expo
• Helpful travel resources in the Coeliac Australia Member’s Area
• Listener Q&A:
  • Is lactose intolerance related to coeliac disease?
  • Are gluten free diets lacking in important grains and nutrients?

🧠 About Coeliac Australia

Coeliac Australia is the national registered charity supporting Australians with coeliac disease and related conditions requiring a strict gluten free diet. They offer memberships, evidence-based resources, and community support while raising funds for research and building public awareness in healthcare, food services, and beyond.

Explore their growing collection of member-only content, travel guides, and health resources on their official website.

🔗 Links & Resources

• Lactose Intolerance & Coeliac Disease – Coeliac Australia
• Coeliac Australia Website

📲 Stay Connected

Have questions or feedback on this episode? I’d love to hear from you.
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📧 Email: [email protected]

You can also find my regular column Gluten Free Dad in The Australian Coeliac magazine, released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This podcast shares personal experiences and general information and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your health or diet.

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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 39

On today’s episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I’m joined by Ali Walsh, creator of Life On A Rice Cake. Ali shares her powerful story of being misdiagnosed for years, finally receiving a coeliac disease diagnosis, and how undiagnosed coeliac affected her mental health. We also explore how she now uses her experiences to support the gluten free community through her business and advocacy work.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living gluten free for a while, Ali’s story offers insight, honesty, and encouragement.

🎧 What We Cover in This Episode

• Years of misdiagnoses and ongoing symptoms
• Receiving an eventual coeliac disease diagnosis
• The mental health toll of undiagnosed coeliac disease
• Starting Life On A Rice Cake and what it’s all about
• Ali’s vision and future plans to empower the coeliac community

👩‍💻 About Life On A Rice Cake

Life On A Rice Cake is a platform created by Ali Walsh to support and uplift those with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance. Through content, community, and connection, Ali offers relatable support for those adjusting to the gluten free lifestyle, with a focus on mental wellbeing and honest storytelling.

Follow Ali’s journey and resources via her website and Instagram below.

🔗 Links & Resources

• Life On A Rice Cake Website
• Follow Life On A Rice Cake on Instagram

🧠 Mental Health Support

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or support service.
 Australia: Lifeline | Beyond Blue
UK: Samaritans | Mind

📲 Get In Touch

Have thoughts on today’s episode? Let’s connect:
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📧 Email: [email protected]

You can also read my column Gluten Free Dad in The Australian Coeliac magazine, released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

⚠️ Disclaimer

The views shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical or dietary decisions.

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A Gluten Free Podcast 
Episode 38

On this episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I chat with Kristina Richardson, a coeliac and accredited practising dietitian, about her personal journey from diagnosis to professional practice. Kristina opens up about the symptoms that led to her coeliac diagnosis, her experience becoming a dietitian, and how she now supports others who are newly diagnosed.

This episode is especially valuable for those who are in the early stages of their coeliac disease journey and looking for expert-led, relatable guidance.

🎧 What We Cover in This Episode

• Kristina’s symptoms before her coeliac diagnosis
• Her path to getting diagnosed with coeliac disease
• How that diagnosis inspired her career as a dietitian
• What people need to know about coeliac testing
• Kristina’s practical advice for the newly diagnosed

👩‍⚕️ About Kristina Richardson

Kristina is a passionate coeliac-specialised dietitian who understands the condition both personally and professionally. She helps individuals navigate gluten free living with confidence through her private practice, New You Nutrition & Dietetics, and runs the supportive Coeliac Disease Help For Newbies Facebook Group.

Kristina also shares gluten free tips and coeliac education on her Instagram.

🔗 Helpful Links

• Follow Kristina Richardson on Instagram
• Coeliac Disease Help For Newbies Facebook Group
• New You Nutrition & Dietetics

📲 Stay Connected

Got a question or want to share your gluten free story?
 📸 Instagram: @a.gffamily
📧 Email: [email protected]

You can also read my column Gluten Free Dad in The Australian Coeliac magazine, released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

⚠️ Disclaimer

The content in this episode is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet or health plan.

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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 37 

On today’s episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I’m joined by Mike and Cam, hosts of the long-running and widely loved The Celiac Project Podcast. These two passionate coeliac advocates have helped build a supportive, global gluten free community through storytelling, lived experience, and education.

In this chat, we dive into their coeliac diagnoses, how they met, and what inspired them to launch their podcast. We also explore important topics like the stigma around men speaking up about health and what they hope the future holds for coeliac disease awareness and the gluten free lifestyle.

🎧 What We Cover in This Episode

• Mike and Cam’s personal journeys with coeliac disease
• How they met and created The Celiac Project Podcast
• The challenges and importance of men discussing physical and mental health
• How their podcast has helped grow a close-knit, international gluten free community
• Their hopes for future research, awareness, and inclusion for those living gluten free

👨‍👨‍👦 About The Celiac Project

The Celiac Project Podcast is hosted by Mike and Cam, two men with coeliac disease who are dedicated to amplifying gluten free voices, educating others, and tackling the social, medical, and emotional challenges that come with the condition. Their podcast has become a safe and empowering space for the coeliac and gluten free community around the world.

They are also the creators of The Celiac Project Documentary, which shares powerful stories of diagnosis and advocacy, aiming to break down stigma and promote better awareness.

🔗 Links & Resources

• The Celiac Project Podcast
• The Celiac Project Website
• The Celiac Project Documentary

📲 Get In Touch

Let’s keep the gluten free conversation going:
 📸 Instagram: @a.gffamily
📧 Email: [email protected]

You can also read my Gluten Free Dad column in The Australian Coeliac magazine, released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

⚠️ Disclaimer

The content in this podcast reflects personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions regarding your diet, diagnosis, or treatment.

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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 36

On today’s episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I’m joined by Health Advocacy Officer Penny Dellsperger and Marketing Specialist Emily Monaco from Coeliac Australia for a quick-fire “5 in 5” chat. We cover five important gluten free and coeliac disease updates in under five minutes each.

If you’re a Coeliac Australia member or someone navigating coeliac disease, this episode gives a timely update on upcoming events, medical research, and the latest on testing children for coeliac disease.

🔍 What We Cover in This Episode

• Gluten Free Expo update: What's coming and how to get involved
• Membership renewals: Why staying connected matters
• Interleukin-2 research update: What it means for coeliac disease
• Alternative testing & The Australian Coeliac: Learn about IL-2 testing and what's featured in the September issue
• Listener question: What's the latest on testing children for coeliac disease?

🏥 About Coeliac Australia

Coeliac Australia is the national registered charity supporting Australians with coeliac disease and those on a gluten free diet due to associated conditions. They provide:

• Support services and education for individuals and families
• Membership benefits including access to The Australian Coeliac magazine
• Awareness campaigns targeting the medical and food industries
• Research funding, advocacy and community outreach

Find out more at coeliac.org.au

🔗 Helpful Links

• Testing for coeliac disease in children
• Coeliac Australia Website

📲 Let’s Stay Connected

Have questions or feedback? I’d love to hear from you:
 📸 Instagram: @a.gffamily
📧 Email: [email protected]

You can also find my column Gluten Free Dad in The Australian Coeliac magazine, released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

⚠️ Disclaimer

The information in this podcast reflects personal opinions and experiences. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any medical or dietary decisions.

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A Gluten Free Podcast 
Episode 35 

Being diagnosed with coeliac disease can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. On this episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I share six gluten free podcasts that supported me through my own diagnosis and continue to offer education, encouragement, and connection.

These podcasts cover everything from gluten free travel and health advice to personal stories from others living with coeliac disease and chronic conditions. Whether you're newly diagnosed or just looking for some new gluten free voices to follow, there's something here for everyone.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• My personal journey with coeliac disease
• Why these gluten free podcasts resonated with me
• How they’ve helped me navigate daily life gluten free
• Who each podcast is perfect for

🎙️ 6 Gluten Free Podcasts You Should Check Out

1. The Healthy Celiac Podcast

Hosted by Belinda Whelan, this show offers simple, positive advice for living gluten free and managing coeliac disease holistically.

2. Travel Gluten Free Podcast

If you love to travel, host Elikqitie provides helpful tips and personal experiences for staying gluten free on the go.

3. Gluten Free News Podcast

Kathy Davis shares quick, timely updates on gluten free products, news, and community happenings in short, daily episodes.

4. Celiac Straight Talk Podcast

From the National Celiac Association, this podcast features expert interviews and discussions on research, diagnosis, and coeliac management.

5. That’s So Chronic Podcast

Host Jess Brien brings humour and honesty to chronic illness stories, including her own coeliac experience.

6. The Celiac Project Podcast

Mike and Cam explore the realities of life with coeliac disease, offering heartfelt stories and expert advice from the community.

💬 Let’s Stay Connected

Have a gluten free podcast you love? I’d love to hear about it.
 📸 Instagram: @a.gffamily
📧 Email: [email protected]

I also write a regular column titled Gluten Free Dad for The Australian Coeliac magazine, released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

⚠️ Disclaimer

The information shared on this podcast reflects personal experiences and should not replace medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health or diet.

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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 34

In this episode, I chat with Alison Baldwin, Nutritionist at Arnott’s Group, about their growing gluten free biscuit range and how Arnott’s is responding to demand from the Australian coeliac and gluten free community. We discuss the positive market reaction and what Arnott’s has planned next for gluten free customers.

Since launching their first gluten free range last year, Arnott’s has expanded to include three more classic favourites in gluten free versions:

• Mint Slice
• Shortbread Cream
• TeeVee Snacks Original

These new gluten free biscuits are available now on supermarket shelves across Australia, giving people with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance more safe and delicious snack options. Alison shares insights into the product development process, the importance of clear gluten free labelling, and how Arnott’s is committed to supporting the gluten free community.

If you love classic Australian biscuits and want to know more about gluten free innovations from a trusted brand, this episode is a must-listen.

🔗 Links & Resources

• 🌐 Arnott’s Gluten Free Biscuit Range

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Email: [email protected]

⚠️ Disclaimer
This podcast is not sponsored or endorsed by Arnott’s. Content reflects the host’s opinions and experiences and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any health or diet decisions.

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A Gluten Free Podcast – Episode 33
Our Daughter’s Coeliac Disease Blood Test: What We’re Learning

In today’s solo episode, I share some personal reflections about our eldest daughter undergoing a blood test for coeliac disease. As a parent navigating the testing process, I know how overwhelming and emotional it can be—so I hope sharing our experience helps others in a similar position.

🎧 Topics Covered:

• Why we’re having our daughter tested for coeliac disease
• Her current symptoms and our concerns
• The importance of keeping gluten in the diet before testing
• What we’ve learned from Coeliac Australia’s testing guidelines
• How to connect if you’re navigating a coeliac diagnosis for your child

This episode is for any parent who’s in the middle of the coeliac testing process, feeling unsure, or just needing to hear they’re not alone. Whether you’re at the beginning or further along, this honest chat may offer guidance and reassurance.

🔗 Links & Resources

• 📄 Coeliac Australia: Testing Children for Coeliac Disease

📬 Connect with me
Instagram: @a.gffamily
Email: [email protected]
Read my column ‘Gluten Free Dad’ in The Australian Coeliac magazine (exclusive to Coeliac Australia members)

⚠️ Disclaimer
This podcast reflects personal experience and is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding testing or managing coeliac disease.

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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 32

On today’s episode, I chat with Alex Mangano, author and illustrator of the children’s book Jack The Silly-Yak. We talk about her journey with coeliac disease and other autoimmune conditions, how she turned her experiences into a creative project to support kids, and her recent recognition as part of the ABC Heywire Trailblazer competition in Canberra.

Diagnosed at just 13 with three chronic autoimmune diseases, Alex found strength through creativity, performance, and connection. For the past 14 years, she’s worked in Newcastle’s theatre and music scene, helping others express themselves through the arts. Her book Jack The Silly-Yak offers an empowering and relatable story for children with coeliac disease—told through fun, illustrations, and heart.

If you’re looking for an uplifting story about resilience, chronic illness, and the power of community and storytelling, this episode is for you.

🎧 In This Episode:

• Alex’s diagnosis and autoimmune journey
• Creating Jack The Silly-Yak for kids with coeliac
• The impact of art and performance on health and identity
• The ABC Heywire Trailblazer experience
• Raising coeliac awareness through creative storytelling

🔗 Links & Resources

• 📘 Jack The Silly-Yak Website
• 📸 Jack The Silly-Yak on Instagram

📬 Connect with me
Instagram: @a.gffamily
Email: [email protected]
Read my column ‘Gluten Free Dad’ in The Australian Coeliac magazine (exclusive to Coeliac Australia members).

⚠️ Disclaimer
The content shared on this podcast reflects personal experience and is for general information only. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding any health or dietary concerns.

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