My Celiac Disease Story & Why I’m Starting This Podcast

Welcome to the very first episode of The Celiac Diaries Podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing my personal celiac disease story — from being diagnosed at 11 years old to finally thriving in my 20s — and why I felt called to start this podcast. If you’re living with celiac or navigating gluten-free life, you’ll find tips, support, and inspiration here to not just survive, but thrive.

This is the start of a new community for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by celiac disease, confused by cross-contamination, or just looking for a relatable voice in the gluten-free space.

Episode Breakdown:

• 0:00 – Welcome to The Celiac Diaries!
• 0:44 – Omg… I actually started a podcast 🎙️
• 2:13 – News of the Week: Starbucks goes “gluten-free” (but is it safe?)
• 5:01 – Gluten-Free Fav: The best bread I’ve found in 15 years 🍞
• 7:01 – Who I Am (the quick version)
• 8:12 – My Celiac Diagnosis at age 11 👧
• 10:12 – What Growing Up With Celiac Really Felt Like
• 13:19 – My Turning Point: How I finally got serious about healing
• 16:08 – Why I’m Starting This Podcast (and what I want for you)
• 17:51 – What This Podcast Isn’t 🚫
• 19:09 – What to Expect Each Week ✨
• 22:05 – My New Content Creation Era 🌎
• 25:39 – Closing Thoughts + What’s Next

🌎 News of the Week

Starbucks is reportedly developing new gluten-free menu items as the gluten-free food market continues to boom. While that’s exciting, I share my honest take on what celiacs actually need from Starbucks (hint: it’s not just gluten-free bread).

🍞 Gluten-Free Favorite of the Week

My pick this week is the Carbonaut Gluten-Free Seeded Bread. It toasts beautifully, holds together well, and has way better nutrition than most gluten-free breads. It’s not perfect (yes, it has some gums), but it’s the best I’ve found in 15 years of having celiac.

✨Let’s Connect

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Disclaimer

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.

Sources:

“An estimated 3 million Americans have celiac disease, and more people are being diagnosed every day.” (FDA, Celiac Disease Foundation)

Gluten-free market size: $7.43B (2024) → $15.45B (2032) (Fortune Business Insights). Fortune Business Insights

Forbes: Starbucks CEO says gluten-free menu items are in development (Forbes)

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