Jon Sherman didn't set out to open a gluten-free restaurant. He ran a fried chicken joint. But when his wife was diagnosed with celiac disease — and his own health and wellness journey started to shift the way he thought about food — everything changed.

In this episode of the Celiac Diaries Founder Series, I sit down with Jon, the founder of Matter, a 100% gluten-free fast casual concept in NYC built around radical ingredient transparency and real, whole food. We get into the behind-the-scenes reality of the restaurant industry — including the truth about how most restaurants choose ingredients (hint: it's usually the cheapest processed option) and how to deconstruct a label like a pro.

We also go deep on the wellness side: olive oil quality, microplastics, creatine, how your body adapts to different diets, and how John personally balances a high standard of eating with a real life.

This one is equal parts celiac education, food industry transparency, and honest wellness conversation — and I think you're going to love it.

Topics covered:

• How Jon's wife's celiac diagnosis shaped Matter's entire mission
• The truth about restaurant ingredient sourcing and processed flours
• Folic acid, fortified foods, and why it matters for the celiac community
• How to find real extra virgin olive oil (and avoid blends)
• Microplastics: what to look out for
• Creatine and adapting your body to a new diet or lifestyle
• The future of Matter beyond NYC

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In honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, this episode of Celiac Diaries dives into a conversation that isn’t talked about enough.

I’m joined by Liz Purvis (@yeetthatwheat) to unpack a major misconception:
celiac disease is often seen as a “white person disease” — but that perception may be contributing to people being misdiagnosed.

Liz shares her non-traditional diagnosis story, including:

• Having symptoms her entire life without answers
• Being misdiagnosed for years
• Navigating multiple conditions like IBS, PCOS, GERD, and functional dyspepsia
• Dealing with nutrient deficiencies and chronic gut issues

We also talk about the bigger picture:

• How bias and gaps in the healthcare system can impact celiac diagnosis
• Why underrepresented groups may be overlooked in testing
• The emotional toll of not being believed by doctors
• How to advocate for yourself when something feels off

Plus, we get into:

• “Anxious stomach” and mental health
• Living with multiple diagnoses
• Thoughts on gluten sensors
• Liz’s advocacy work, Meta campaign, and behind-the-scenes of a gluten-free documentary

If you’ve ever felt dismissed in your health journey — or want to better understand the realities of celiac disease beyond the stereotypes — this episode is for you.

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News of the Week: A study found that Black patients with biopsy-confirmed celiac disease are significantly more likely to have negative blood tests — meaning the usual first screening tool (the TTG-IgA test) may not flag their condition even when they truly have it.

• https://celiac.org/2024/02/15/whats-new-in-celiac-disease-news-study-reveals-black-patients-more-likely-to-receive-negative-blood-tests-for-biopsy-confirmed-celiac-disease/

  
  

  
  

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In this episode of Celiac Diaries, I’m joined by Felim Meade (@feedmefay), a gluten-free college creator sharing what it’s really like navigating dietary restrictions in college (without even having a formal diagnosis) and the male gluten-free experience.

We talk about:

• What happens when you don’t have a diagnosis (and can’t get accommodations)
• The reality of being gluten-free in college dining halls
• Dating with celiac (and some very embarrassing moments)
• The social pressure to “just eat it”
• Cross contamination struggles
• Using tools like the NIMA sensor
• Why gluten-free is often misunderstood
• And his idea for gluten-free vending machines 👀

This episode dives into a perspective that’s rarely talked about — the male experience with celiac and what it’s like navigating it in college.

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, left out, or like a burden because of your dietary restrictions… this one is for you.

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” — trying to eat healthy, stay consistent, build better habits — but still struggling to feel your best… this episode is for you.

In honor of Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, I’m joined by autoimmune health coach, Amy Behimer, Pharm.D., NBC-HWC, to talk about the truth no one is saying:

👉 it’s not just you — the world we live in is often set up in a way that makes being healthy harder.

Especially if you’re living with celiac disease or another autoimmune condition, navigating your health can feel overwhelming, restrictive, and frustrating. But what if your diagnosis could actually become a tool to help you build a healthier, more intentional life?

In this episode, we break down how to shift your mindset, build sustainable habits, and take back control of your health — without relying on extreme discipline or perfection.

✨ In this episode, we cover:

• Why being healthy feels so hard in today’s world
• How your environment impacts your habits more than you think
• Why you don’t have a discipline problem
• How to build sustainable, habit-based routines
• The importance of sleep, rest, and recovery
• The power of mindset when living with celiac disease
• How to reframe a gluten-free lifestyle in a positive way
• Why you’re being “fed” by more than just food (your environment, content, and inputs)
• How to start becoming the healthiest version of yourself

If you’re navigating celiac disease, autoimmune health, or just trying to feel better in your body, this episode will help you stop blaming yourself — and start building a lifestyle that actually works for you.

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Hot girls have celiac disease — but going gluten free doesn’t magically fix everything.

In this episode of Celiac Diaries, I sit down for a real, girly chat with Justi from @Celiac_Baddie about what no one tells you after your diagnosis.

We talk about the reality of autoimmune fatigue, still having symptoms after going gluten free, and the confusion that can come with trying to “do everything right” — but still not feeling 100%.

We get into:

• Persistent constipation (yes, we’re saying it)
• Depression & anxiety as celiac symptoms
• Nutrient deficiencies and long-term management
• The gaslighting so many of us experience
• Finding out things aren’t actually gluten free
• Why meeting with the right dietitian matters
• Navigating relationships with celiac disease
• Living gluten free in NYC vs Miami
• And our biggest pet peeves with “gluten friendly”

If you’ve ever thought,
“Why am I still tired?”
“Why do I still feel off?”
“Am I doing something wrong?”

This episode is for you.

You’re not crazy.
You’re not dramatic.
And you’re definitely not alone.

Welcome back to your wellness girlie safe space 🤍

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I’m not a medical professional. Everything I share is based on my personal experiences living with celiac disease. Please consult your doctor for medical advice specific to your health.

In this episode of Celiac Diaries, I’m joined by Carlos Santos, founder of NADAS — the NYC-born empanada company that has quietly become a safe haven for the celiac and food allergy community.

Carlos doesn’t have celiac disease or food allergies. Yet his brand has become one of the most trusted gluten-free, top-allergen-free, high-protein food options on the market.

We talk about:
• Building a food startup in NYC during COVID
• Starting with pop-ups and scaling into retail
• Creating an empanada that happens to be gluten free — not a “substitute” version
• Navigating the fine line between marketing to everyday consumers and the gluten-free community
• Why Nada’s refuses artificial dyes and uses vegetables for natural color
• The challenges of staying true to clean ingredients in CPG
• What it really takes to build a food brand in a “phone eats first” culture
• Advice for founders

If you care about safe food, ingredient integrity, entrepreneurship, or the future of inclusive CPG brands — this one is for you.

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In this episode of Celiac Diaries, I’m joined by influencer Lauren Less of Less with Laur for a grounded, honest conversation about modern wellness.

We talk about Lauren’s integrative medicine experience, living gluten & dairy free, navigating allergies and a connective tissue disorder, and the mental load that comes with chronic health challenges in your 20s—especially when you’re sharing your life online.

This episode is all about nervous system regulation, food therapy, non-toxic swaps, and why the “boring” health habits are usually the ones that move the needle the most.A refreshing take on wellness, balance, and living a big life—even while gluten and dairy free.

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When your child is diagnosed with celiac disease, everything changes — and suddenly, you’re responsible for keeping them safe in a world full of gluten, questions, and uncertainty.

In this episode of Celiac Diaries, I sit down with Staci Leibson, a mom to a child with celiac disease and celiac life coach & mentor from The Celiac Shift, to share the parent perspective of raising a child with celiac disease — a conversation we’ve never had on the podcast before.

We talk about Staci’s son Jude’s diagnosis story, how she navigated the emotional shock and day-to-day logistics as a parent, and what she’s learned along the way about advocacy, mindset, and resilience. We also discuss why the way you talk to yourself — and to your child — about celiac disease truly matters, and how that language can shape confidence, independence, and self-worth.

This episode also breaks down how celiac disease is recognized as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, how parents can use that as a resource for 504 plans at school, and how to advocate for your child in classrooms, social settings, and beyond. We also explore the decision to have a mixed household and what that can look like in real life.

Plus, you’ll hear directly from Jude himself — and what Staci wishes she knew at the beginning of their celiac journey that she knows now.

Whether you’re a parent of a newly diagnosed child, navigating school accommodations, or simply looking for reassurance that you’re doing the best you can — this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Celiac Diaries, I sit down for an honest, no-judgment conversation with Jessica Lebovits, an internationally recognized dietitian specializing in celiac disease and gluten-related disorders.

We answer the questions so many people with celiac are quietly stressed about — from oats and cross-contamination to bone density, pregnancy, medications, dating, and anxiety.

This conversation is grounded in science, lived experience, and compassion. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, hyper-vigilant, or unsure if you’re “doing celiac right,” this episode is for you.

We cover:
– Wheat straws, edible plates & random gluten panic
– Oats: are they safe or not?
– Cross-contamination & how to eat out without spiraling
– Bone density, osteopenia & calcium needs
– Gluten in medications & supplements
– Elimination diets, low-FODMAP & gut healing
– Dating, pregnancy & living a full life with celiac
– When being “too careful” starts hurting your mental health

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing celiac wrong?” — this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Celiac Diaries, I’m joined by Jenny Lipof (@glutenfreejennyy) who was diagnosed with celiac disease at just one year old — meaning she has never known life with gluten.

We have an honest conversation about what it’s really like growing up gluten-free, from childhood through college, and the anxiety that often comes with managing a strict gluten-free diet — a side of celiac disease that isn’t talked about enough.

We dive into:

• What it means to be diagnosed with celiac so young

• Getting accidentally glutened and the physical and emotional aftermath

• Food anxiety and the mental load of being gluten-free

• Navigating school, social life, and college with celiac disease

• Rebuilding a healthy relationship with food through food therapy

• Tools like Find Me Gluten Free and how they help

• The unexpected life lessons celiac teaches you — from self-advocacy to resilience

Whether you were diagnosed as a child, later in life, or are supporting someone with celiac disease, this episode offers validation, perspective, and a reminder that you’re not alone in this.

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