A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 200 My guest on today’s episode is television presenter, passionate home-cook and recipe developer Helen Tzouganatos. We’ll talk about the many projects she’s working on, the release of her new cookbook Gluten Free Express and tips for making quick and easy gluten free recipes the whole family will love. What we’ll cover: * Introducing Helen and her work in the gluten free space * What Helen’s been up to since we last spoke on the podcast in 2023 w...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 199 Today we're going to chat about my skin issues which I believe were related to undiagnosed coeliac disease. We'll also talk about two conversations I've recently had around coeliac disease and gluten free awareness. * Reflecting on last week's guest episode with dermatologist, Ryan De Cruz * My two own skin issues pre-coeliac disease diagnosis * Questioning if I were to have my skin tested at the time if I were to be diagnosed with coeliac d...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 198 My guest on today’s episode is dermatologist and founder of Southern Dermatology, Dr Ryan De Cruz. We’ll talk about skin issues related to coeliac disease and the ingestion of gluten, dermatitis herpetiformis and how we can look after our skin when living with coeliac disease and following a gluten free diet. What we’ll cover: * Ryan’s role as a dermatologist * The importance of dermatology in healthcare * Ryan’s personal connection to...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 197 I've had many coeliac disease researchers on this show to share their latest research and findings. Today I want to collate all the exciting coeliac disease research around the world I'm watching right now. I hope you enjoy listening and please get in touch if you learn more developments in the research I talk about during this episode or you know of others that are worth talking about. What we'll chat about: * Reflecting on last my episode ...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 196 Sourdough: It’s been around for thousands of years. The fermentation process is known to have many benefits for our gut. Normal sourdough is not gluten free, despite what many people think. However, you can make gluten free sourdough bread. Perhaps you’re curious to give a go. But where do you start to learn? Well, you’re in luck. My guest today will share her own gluten free journey and tips around creating gluten free sourdough. My guest on today’s episod...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 195 My guest on today’s episode is paediatric gastroenterologist, physician-scientist and the new director for The Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Mass General for Children, Dr Maureen Leonard. We’ll talk about Dr. Leonard’s own coeliac disease diagnosis, the CDGEMM study, the gut microbiome, refractory coeliac disease and much more. We’ll talk about: * Maureen’s newly appointed position of director for The Center for Celiac Research and Treatm...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 194 The world is a crazy place right now with advancements in AI and social media, which are both influencing how we live our lives with coeliac disease and navigating gluten free life. Real-life events and meetups are something which are needed more than ever. We recently collaborated on a meetup with Amelia from Social Coeliac Sydney at the Sydney Gluten Free Expo which was so much fun! Today we'll talk about how AI, social media and real-life event...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 192 It’s hard being diagnosed with coeliac disease no matter what age or where you’re from. There’s so many adjustments to make. Now, imagine being an Italian male where your whole upbringing, culture and community is based around food… and not just any food - Italian food, which is heavily based on gluten: pizzas, pastas, breads are Italian staples. Imagine all of that being stripped away from you, and on top of that, being perceived as ‘weak’ even by your...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 192 Living with coeliac disease and navigating gluten free life is hard. Even when you’re based in a highly populated city such as Sydney, there’s many hurdles at play. How can you find safe places to eat, not feel left out in such a huge city and connect with others navigating gluten free life? My guest on today’s episode is the founder of Social Coeliac Sydney, Amelia. We’ll chat about Amelia’s coeliac diagnosis inspiring her to hold meetups around Sydn...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 191 On today's episode of gluten free thoughts I explore why men struggle to talk about their physical and mental health. For myself, being a male with coeliac disease I've been forced to discuss my own physical and mental health struggles. It's so important we break down the stigmas and barriers preventing men from coming forward to talk about their physical and mental health. How can we do this? We'll discuss some strategies in this episode. What we...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 190 My guest on today’s episode is gluten free cookbook author and former Masterchef Australia contestant, Melanie Persson. We’ll talk about the difference of living gluten free in the UK versus Australia, the release of her new cookbook Gluten Free Feasts and some tips for holding a gluten free feast of your own. What we'll chat about: * Reintroduction - a little background Melanie and brief recap of her coeliac diagnosis, Masterchef Australia experi...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 189 When you or a loved one is diagnosed with coeliac disease, it can feel like everything changes — food, social life, identity. That was my experience, and I know many of you can relate. In this solo episode, I want to explore how we can find inclusion, community and connection in our gluten free lives — and how we can support each other through it. In This Episode, I Share: A story from last week’s guest Sonny Wells, who created Sonny’s Food, the world’s...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 188 What if fast food could be 100% gluten free, safe for coeliacs, nut-free, and with dairy-free options too? That dream is becoming reality thanks to Sonny Wells, founder of Sonny’s Food, the UK-based startup gaining global attention — from the coeliac community and business leaders like Richard Branson, Simon Squibb, and Steven Bartlett. In this episode, Sonny shares how his coeliac diagnosis over a decade ago led to a bold mission: to create a fully c...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 187 This week, we’re flipping the script on how we think about coeliac disease and gluten free living. What if we approached it like a scientist? I’ve spoken with leading experts like Dr Jason Tye-Din, Olivia Moscatelli and Andrew Williams — all scientists who use trial, error, and objectivity to explore the unknown. While we may not be in a lab, we can use their mindset to navigate our own gluten free lives. 🔍 What Does It Mean to Think Like a Scientist? Scienti...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 186 This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Associate Professor Kelly Lambert, Academic Program Director for Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Wollongong in New South Wales. Kelly and I first connected during a panel discussion at the Sydney Gluten Free Expo, where we tackled one of the most talked-about and often frustrating issues in the coeliac and gluten free space – the cost of gluten free food. With the rising cost of living, the financial ...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 185 Welcome to this solo episode of Gluten Free Thoughts, where I’m reflecting on an essential but sometimes tricky topic: balance. Managing coeliac disease and living gluten free is a constant balancing act—between health and happiness, caution and connection, science and sanity. Everyone’s journey is different, and today I want to encourage you to find your balance and to do YOU. Living with coeliac disease means constantly juggling many aspects of life. From m...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 184 In this episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Williams, Principal Scientist at Westmead Children’s Hospital in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Williams has spent decades researching coeliac disease and the complex immunological processes behind it. We explore how coeliac disease research has evolved, what still needs to change, and how early diagnosis in children could significantly improve health outcomes across Australia and globally. We...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 183 – Time for a Gluten Free Audit Welcome back! In today’s solo episode, we’re taking an unexpected but surprisingly helpful detour… into taxes. Yep — sounds dull, but stick with me! As my wife Bec (who handles all the books for my businesses — legend!) and I went through receipts and plans, it got me thinking: this same process can help us check in with how we’re managing coeliac disease and our gluten free lifestyle. So, today I’m inviting you to do a gluten ...

Episode 182 A Gluten Free Podcast How do you turn a personal challenge into a thriving business that supports families across Australia? On today’s episode I sit down with Lisa Munro—founder of Happy Tummies and Free From Family Co.—to talk about how her son’s allergies inspired her mission to create a one-stop shop for allergen-friendly and gluten free products. We explore Lisa’s personal journey as a parent navigating allergies and an Eosinophilic Eosophagitis (EoE) diagnosis, and how...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 181 Today I’m sharing something a little more personal — 7 symptoms I experienced before being diagnosed with coeliac disease. It’s a story I haven’t shared in full detail for a while, but after last week’s episode, it felt like the right time. Before we get into it, I want to thank Stephen, a longtime listener of the podcast, for joining me last week and opening up about his own coeliac journey. His honesty and insight really struck a chord with so m...