At The Table

Going off to college is daunting enough. Now add that to a celiac diagnosis and navigating dining halls. That’s where Rahma joins the conversation.

Rahma Rekik is a registered dietitian, yoga instructor, and the Health and Wellness Manager for UVA Dine at the University of Virginia. On this episode of At the Table, she breaks down the passion of her role, and how she empowers teens and college students to have the best university experience they can without their dietary needs getting in the way.

If you’re a gluten-free teen preparing to look at colleges (or the parent or guardian of one), this episode is for you.

https://virginia.mydininghub.com/en

https://www.instagram.com/uvadine

https://www.instagram.com/thetunisiandietitian/

When you look up “trailblazer” in the dictionary, you’ll find Jules Shepard. Jules is a decades-long advocate for the gluten-free community.

From a law career to cookbook writing and beyond, Jules has seen it all. And the best part? She wants to share it all too, because Jules knows first-hand the power and meaningfulness of community.

You don’t want to miss this conversation, so pull up a chair and join us At the Table wherever you stream your podcasts.

https://gfjules.com/

https://www.instagram.com/gfjules

https://www.facebook.com/gfJules

https://www.youtube.com/user/NearlyNormalKitchen

https://gfjules.com/podcast/

This week, we’re shaking things up a bit. Instead of one interviewee, we have several. We’re revisiting our time from Teen Summit 2026 in the mountains of Georgia, and reflecting on how meaningful it was to our staff, volunteers, and most importantly our campers.

This episode interweaves a roundtable conversation from our staff and interviews that took place with our teens back in August. What we end up with is a thoughtful and moving hour of storytelling, laughter, and heart.

Pull up a seat, cozy up, and join us At the Table as we reflect on a week that we and our teens will never forget.

Lexie is no stranger to celiac disease and its cost. Diagnosed as a teen, she was never one to accept less life because of her autoimmune needs.

This week on At the Table, Lexie candidly opens up with Channon about her diagnosis, and the support she’s had along the way from school lunch ladies to her friends today. She also shares about the origins of the Cutting Cost program and the importance of addressing the financial cost of living with celiac disease.

You don’t want to miss this one.

Buckle, up racers! We’re revving into an exciting and compelling episode of At the Table, this time with Doctor AND NASCAR driver Patrick Staropoli.

Patrick’s story is unlike any you’ve heard lately. He is a wearer of many hats (and helmets). He and Channon delve into his unique diagnosis story, his non-profit work, and his love of racing.

Pull up a seat At the Table, and get ready to go VROOM!

https://patrickstaropoli.com/

https://www.instagram.com/97patrickstar

https://www.facebook.com/patrickstaropoliracing/

https://www.nascar.com/drivers/patrick-staropoli/

Takako is a chef and restauranteur located in Tokyo, Japan. After her friend was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, she sought out gluten-free options in her city and came up short. Some restaurants literally offered her a mango as a dinner option.

So, Takako took matters into her own hands and is now the owner of three dedicated gluten-free restaurants. Join us this week At the Table to learn more about her journey and the nuance of navigating a gluten-free lifestyle in Japan.

https://glutenfree.co.jp/

IG @glutenfreetskitchen

Feeling Wicked?

This week we are joined by Abby Kelly, the woman behind the Wicked Gluten Free Expo. What started as a passion project is now a community-focused food festival celebrating all things (and people) gluten-free.

From early speed bumps to thrilling and huge successes, Abby shares what her journey with the food show has been like.

There are two more Wicked shows happening this year, so mark your calendars:

• Fitchburg, MA on Saturday, September 19th &
• Secaucus, NJ on Saturday, November 7th & Sunday, November 8th

Join us both At the Table and at a Wicked show soon

https://wickedglutenfree.com/

https://www.facebook.com/wickedglutenfree/

https://www.instagram.com/wickedglutenfree/

Gluten is a Joke.

Wait, what? That’s right: Gluten is a Joke. A new documentary from writer & director Robin Hofmann is coming.

This week, Channon sits down with Robin to learn about her celiac journey, the origins of this movie, and the impact they hope this documentary will provide for the gluten-free community.

Gluten is a Joke is having its World Premiere on Saturday, September 12th. Join us At the Table to learn more about Robin and her powerful & audacious new film.

https://www.glutenisajoke.com/

This week, we are joined by Liz of Yeet That Wheat. Liz is a wearer of many hats: content creator, social justice warrior, food and health equity advocate, baker, and a curiosity captain.


She and Channon sit down for a conversation that could have gone on for hours. They discuss the origins of Liz’s online handle, the difficulties of confirming a celiac diagnosis, and the disadvantages people of color face in our gluten-free world.

If you’re curious to learn something new, Liz is the person to listen to. So pull up a seat at the table and listen today.

https://www.instagram.com/yeet.that.wheat/

https://www.facebook.com/p/Yeet-That-Wheat-61556886482831/

https://www.youtube.com/@yeetthatwheat

https://www.tiktok.com/@yeet.that.wheat

You might consider Colin O’Neal a real life George Bailey. He never imagined that he’d be taking over his family business. After the sudden passing of his father, he went to Florida to help get things back on track and wound up staying for good.

The family business is Gluten Free & More Magazine, the groundbreaking magazine that is currently defying the expectations of modern-day print. With an ever-growing community, Colin is leading the charge as a celiac of over 30 years to put gluten-free people first.

This episode dives into his personal journey with being gluten-free, how his role at the magazine has evolved over the years, and how he puts community and collaboration first always. Pull up a chair, and join us at the table.

https://glutenfreeandmore.com/

https://www.instagram.com/glutenfreeandmoremag/

https://www.facebook.com/GlutenFreeandMore