It's time again for Mike and Cam to dig into their mailbag and share some amazing letters, including a listener who gets help with a diagnosis of another autoimmune condition from tuning into a past podcast! Plus, hear about how the NIMA sensor saved the day involving a meal out that went wrong in so many ways. The boys also share some news including their thoughts on Men's Health Awareness Month.

Mike and Cam sit down with Dr. Francisco Leon, renowned celiac researcher, immunologist, and founder of Provention Bio Inc. Dr. Leon is a leader in the research efforts to find treatments for celiac disease and shares with Mike and Cam some of the promising research efforts as well as the different forms that these treatments will take. Hear his compelling reasoning about why there isn't more celiac research in general as well as his insights about a possible celiac cure one day, when that might happen, and what it might look like. 

Mike and Cam sit down for a fascinating conversation with the author of "Celiac Mom," Ann Campanella. Ann shares the challenges that she faced as a first time mother, suddenly thrust into learning the ins and outs of raising a child with celiac disease. These struggles were amplified by the fact that cooking did not come naturally to her. Ann illuminates Mike and Cam on some of her biggest takeaways from her celiac and gluten free journey.

In the exciting conclusion of Cam's 2 part Colorado snowboarding adventure, we try another delicious Holidaily Brewing offering, this time a fantastic stout! Cam also discusses some celiac related challenges that he faced on and around his trip. He also shares some "edge of your seat" moments that came at 12,000 feet as Cam battled back from some scary moments alone in the wilderness!

Cam and a close friend recently took a road trip to Colorado to hit the slopes and to sample some of the finest gluten free beers, courtesy of Holidaily Brewing. In part 1 Cam recounts his gluten free food packing strategy, we sample a few beers and hear about some of the challenges from both a food and weather perspective that comes with a road trip like this.

As Celiac Awareness Month winds down, Mike and Cam reflect on some of their specific takeaways. They also discuss ways they believe that we as a community can amplify and focus our efforts to make celiac awareness resonate on a larger level and create ways to provide more support for those in need.

Many Americans have been struggling financially, trying to figure out a way to get food on the table. It's even more challenging for people who need to be on a gluten free diet and can't find safe food at their local pantry. Mend Hunger is there to lend a hand with "Pantry Direct," a program shipping safe gluten free food boxes nationally! Mike and Cam sit down with the founders and talk about how they have pivoted, from supporting folks locally to expanding their reach on a much larger scale.

Claire Baker, Senior Communications Director of Beyond Celiac, joins Mike and Cam to talk about some great initiatives going on at Beyond Celiac, including "Raise Your Voice" and their work toward identifying celiac disease in underserved communities, helping to support and diagnose people who might otherwise be left without answers.

May is Celiac Awareness Month, so Mike and Cam kick it off once again with their annual "Celiac State of the Union" podcast. Hear Mike and Cam's personal list of 5 things that they think have improved in the arena of celiac awareness, and 5 things that they both think need some work. Most importantly, Mike and Cam hope that this year, celiac awareness month will lead to some important improvements to those of us living with celiac disease!

Mike and Cam are excited to sit down with Dr. Dale Lee, Director of the Celiac Disease Program at Seattle Children's and board member and parent, Anne Moon. Dr. Lee describes his refreshing and holistic approach to treating celiac disease at Seattle Children's. Anne shares her perspective of how involving the kids, their families and the medical staff has been a transformative experience for all. Dr. Lee is one of the forward thinking celiac physicians leading the charge in transforming the way that celiac patients are treated.