Marilyn Geller, CEO of the Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) is back to join Mike and Cam to talk about some of the exciting work that they are doing. Learn more about CDF's recent campaign for their ICureCeliac registry, how you can get involved to help find treatments, and hopefully an eventual cure for celiac disease. As Cam says, become a "Pioneering Patient!" In addition, Marilyn talks about the CDF's efforts to communicate with the FDA to improve their gluten free labeling of products....
Sep 07, 2022•23 min•Ep. 338
The conclusion of Mike's summer road trip is filled with so many fantastic moments. The highlights include a visit with Gluten Free Dave and his awesome family, the magnificent and interactive City Museum in St. Louis, and a lesson on all things Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois. Of course there are many more gluten free finds along the way as well!
Aug 24, 2022•30 min•Ep. 337
It's summer road trip time for Mike and his family. While planning is usually key for this type of vacation, Mike is thrown a few early curveballs and he hits the road with some trepidation. Things improve quickly as some hidden gems start to materialize. Part 1 of this wild ride ends with Mike returning to a stressful college moment, but with the help of his trusty NIMA device and some amazing food, he makes it through with a new positive perspective.
Aug 17, 2022•27 min•Ep. 336
Mike and Cam sit down with Jordan Clark, group leader of the GIG of Greater Oakland support group. Jordan shares his frustrating story of getting diagnosed with celiac disease while finishing college, and how his search for others trying to understand how to live a safe gluten free life led him to becoming an unlikely support group leader. We talk about the benefits to being part of this type of community, and Jordan shares his thoughts on the first steps to take if you are interested in startin...
Aug 10, 2022•29 min•Ep. 335
Mike and Cam are happy to welcome Kyle Dine, allergy educator and founder of Equal Eats. Kyle's childhood was spent navigating his life with a number of life threatening food allergies, leading him to feel isolated in his early years. Kyle set out to make the world more accessible for everyone to eat safely no matter if they have allergies or celiac disease. His vision coupled with his passion to support the allergen and celiac community is truly inspiring!
Aug 03, 2022•27 min•Ep. 334
Cam is back in Vegas, and this time he won't be "rolling the dice" in hopes of getting safe food, because one of his travel companions is the NIMA sensor. Cam and his sister Peyton put the NIMA through its paces as the NIMA came through big time for him. Cam shares some challenging moments while eating out and educates us on how to really get the most out of using this clever and helpful device.
Jul 27, 2022•33 min•Ep. 333
Mike and Cam are happy to welcome back Maureen Basye, founder of the Celiac Cruise. Maureen reflects on some of the highlights that she and Mike experienced on the last Celiac Cruise. We learn about the great lengths that she and her team go through to ensure everyone has a safe experience. She also shares details on their exciting upcoming offerings, including a European gluten free adventure and cultural experience that will truly be life changing!
Jul 20, 2022•32 min•Ep. 332
Vanessa Weisbrod and Stacy Walker of Boston Children's Hospital sit down with Mike and Cam to talk about food insecurity and the ambitous food pantry that they have set up that includes gluten free offerings. Boston Children's is at the forefront of supporting people in their community who are in need of these types of important services and we discuss how similar programs can have a positive impact in other communities.
Jul 13, 2022•26 min•Ep. 331
Mike and Cam are joined by Tricia Timney, founder of SLNG Consulting (Spread Love Not Gluten). Tricia shares her dramatic story of getting diagnosed with celiac disease, and how her desire to eat out safely in her area led her to come up with a new business. Tricia's is now working to help businesses ensure that they are following the best protocols and practices in providing safe gluten free food to diners. Tricia also tells us some of her personal tips to staying safe when eating out.
Jul 06, 2022•28 min•Ep. 330
It's grilling season! Mike and Cam sit down with Jennifer Reynolds, master griller and founder of Sauce Goddess, to get some of her top tips and tricks so you can have a delicious and safe summer get together with family and friends. Jennifer also shares her concept of "GFQ" and how to create the most inclusive grilling experience for all your guests, gluten free or not.
Jun 29, 2022•24 min•Ep. 329
Mike had a recent visit to Holidaily Brewing in Golden Colorado, where he was invited, along with others, to create the soon to be released, "The Blogger Bunch Ube Dragon Fruit Blonde Ale!" While there he was able to reconnect with some old friends and sample some of the best gluten free beer, pizza, tacos and churros ever! Come along for this fantastic voyage and learn about Mike's unique brewing adventure and some Colorado spots that are not to be missed!
Jun 22, 2022•27 min•Ep. 328
Mike and Cam are thrilled to be joined by social media sensation, Phil Hates Gluten! Phil shares his fascinating journey to getting diagnosed with EOE that started him on his gluten and dairy free adventure. We learn about Phil's motivation to start posting about his life and struggles in a positive way on social media and what keeps him energized as he continues on his path as an influencer.
Jun 15, 2022•32 min•Ep. 327
Mike and Cam are excited to be joined by fellow celiac, Lyle Smart. Lyle offers so many fascinating insights including the unique challenges of being diagnosed with celiac disease during a global pandemic and his experiences traveling for work and pleasure. Lyle is originally from England, but now lives in Mike's hometown. Lyle compares and contrasts his time spent back in the UK to living with celiac in the US.
Jun 08, 2022•28 min•Ep. 326
GI Psychologist, Dr. Rosie Satherley, is back this week to talk about Type 1 diabetes and celiac with the guys. Rosie knows both conditions intimately, both as a researcher and therapist and someone who has both autoimmune conditions. Rosie talks about the challenges of living with both, and some of the specific details of managing life successfully with celiac and Type 1 diabetes.
Jun 01, 2022•26 min•Ep. 325
Mike and Cam are excited to be joined by GI psychologist and researcher, Dr. Rosie Satherley. In addition to working with patients with celiac disease, Rosie has celiac herself. She shares her surprising diagnosis story and her approach to treating patients with celiac disease. While most of us living with celiac disease deal with a level of stress, Rosie helps us understand when stress and anxiety can cross over into disordered eating. Rosie also has type 1 diabetes, so look for next week's pod...
May 25, 2022•29 min•Ep. 324
The guys finish up their Spring News and Notes with a bang! Mike and Cam take a deep dive into all 19 dedicated gluten free breweries in the U.S. and share more incredible listener emails. They also talk about a fascinating study that could finally show that celiac disease is much more prevalent than what has for years been considered the status quo.
May 18, 2022•33 min•Ep. 323
In Part 1, Mike and Cam are excited to dig into their mailbag to share listener letters including some who are struggling to get clear answers about their symptoms, and a newsworthy article showing optimism for the many angles that researchers are looking for treatments and possible cures for celiac disease.
May 11, 2022•33 min•Ep. 322
As we enter Celiac Awareness Month, Mike and Cam sit down for their 7th annual "Celiac State of the Union." Looking back at this past year they share their thoughts on what they feel improved the most in the celiac and gluten intolerant community, and what they believe needs the most improvement.
May 04, 2022•28 min•Ep. 321
In part 2 of his Celiac Cruise adventure, Mike shares some of the amazing activities and events on the ship, including the first ever screening of the Celiac Project documentary at sea! Mike and Cam also get a quick visit from Mike's daughters, Jessica and Melanie, who pop in to share their favorite moments on the cruise. We can't wait to set sail again!
Apr 27, 2022•28 min•Ep. 320
After 2 1/2 long years of no long distance travel, Mike took his family on the incredible Celiac Cruise to the Caribbean! In part 1 Mike shares his gluten free highlights and how he felt connecting with so many incredible folks in our community. Stay tuned next week for part 2 highlighting some special events and we'll have some cool surprises along the way!
Apr 20, 2022•30 min•Ep. 319
We have had so much fun talking about Cam's travel adventures lately. In this episode we talk about his recent snowboarding trip to Colorado. Cam hits a couple of health snags along the way, but is able to bounce back and find some excellent gluten free dining options...including maybe some of the best tacos he has ever eaten! Stay tuned next week for part 1 of Mike's Celiac Cruise adventure!
Apr 13, 2022•27 min•Ep. 318
Marne Platt, author of Easy, Tasy, Gluten Free , joins Mike and Cam all the way from Switzerland! Following many health struggles, Marne was inspired to write her book after going gluten free, when she became obsessed with perfecting gluten free treats for her and her friends. The recipes became such a hit that she decided to write a cookbook that will get even the most novice bakers on the right path to cooking success!
Mar 30, 2022•24 min•Ep. 317
Cam's travel adventures continue with a spontaneous trip to Miami to celebrate his mom's birthday, and take in a Chicago Bulls game. While the NBA action isn't what they had hoped for the food was a veritable "March Madness" of goodness, including a great dedicated GF bakery and a one-of-a-kind Japanese steakhouse.
Mar 23, 2022•25 min•Ep. 316
You know him and love him from his creative and entertaining Instagram posts, meet Dave Stubler, the man behind Gluten Free Dave. Dave enlightens Mike and Cam with his own harrowing journey being diagnosed with Alpha Gal Syndrome and EOE as well as celiac disease. Dave also talks about what inspires him to share his amazing creations on Instagram and how he stays positive despite any curveballs that come his way.
Mar 16, 2022•22 min•Ep. 315
Mike and Cam sit down with the Sauce Goddess herself, Jennifer Reynolds, as she shares how she built her gluten free woman owned sauce company from the ground up. Her goal has always been to inspire others through her love of cooking. She passes on some of her favorite recipes and some of the most surprising uses for her sauces and rubs.
Mar 09, 2022•28 min•Ep. 314
They say what happens in Vegas...stays in Vegas, but that rule doesn't apply to Cam. Fresh off a bachelor party weekend for a good friend, Cam shares his gluten free ups and downs in Sin City. Let's just say you can never pack enough snacks!
Mar 02, 2022•25 min•Ep. 313
Mike and Cam sit down with Dave DellaFave, CEO of NIMA Partners. Dave explains his holistic vision and reasons for acquiring NIMA Partners as well as his advocacy for education and his mission to put the needs of the gluten free community front and center.
Feb 23, 2022•32 min•Ep. 312
Barstool Sports makes a lame attempt of poking humor at gluten free eaters that we find less than appetizing. Speaking of unappetizing, Cam gets badly glutened at a big event despite being extremely careful, and shares his takeaways and how he survived to make it through the rest of the weekend (and triumph)!
Feb 16, 2022•28 min•Ep. 311
Part 2 of Winter News and Notes covers a whole lot of ground! From emotional letters of struggle and resilience to a Gluten Free guest whose love of frosting shows no limits (and no shame)! We also talk about a surprising survey detailing the high level of stress and challenges for celiacs on the dating scene.
Feb 09, 2022•33 min•Ep. 310
We love when we get a chance to share your amazing notes and letters! In part 1 of our Winter News and Notes we hear from a few listeners who have been saved by the NIMA on a number of occasions. We also discuss a new study that shows that people who are newly diagnosed have better outomes, including less GI distress, when they meet as a group.
Feb 02, 2022•25 min•Ep. 309
