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Are you gluten free? You've come to the right place. Welcome to A Gluten Free Podcast! I'm your host Ben and this is a weekly show where we explore all things gluten free. Whether you have coeliac disease like me, you’re gluten free for other reasons or you simply want to learn more about the gluten free diet then this is the podcast for you. I talk to a variety of guests about some helpful and inspiring things they're doing in the gluten free community while sharing my own story along the way. 📸 Connect on Instagram @a.gffamily 📩 Send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
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A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 122 On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss how we should be rethinking the concept of ‘good’ & ‘bad’ in regards to our relationship to food & living gluten free. What I’ll cover:* Recap of last week's guest episode with Thanh Truong, A.K.A ‘Fruit Nerd’* What does ‘good’ & ‘bad’ actually mean in our gluten free lives? * Why I believe good & bad food & being good or bad is an archaic idea * Good & bad concepts in modern diet culture * Doing our best to not judge ourselves too harshly & trying to keep everything in balance as best we can * Changing the meaning of the ‘cheat meal’ or ‘cheat day’ within the gluten free community * How we can begin to change this conversation * Teaser of next week’s guest episode LinksBuy A Gluten Free Evening tickets here Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 121My guest on today’s episode is fruiterer & produce expert, Thanh Truong. We’ll talk about Thanh’s passion for fruit & veg, tips around purchasing, storing & eating fruit & veg, bust some myths around these foods & learn about Thanh’s new book ‘Don’t Buy Fruit & Veg Without Me’. What we’ll cover: * Thanh’s background & where his passion for fruit & veg began* Importance of fruit & veg as part of a balanced diet & our overall health* Tips on how to buy fruit & veg * Is there such a thing as ‘perfect’ fruit & veg?* Picking, storing & eating fruit & vegetables to extend life & quality * Organic versus non-organic fruit & vegetables * Thanh’s book & what else he’s up to in the future Links Buy Don't Buy Fruit & Veg Without Me Follow Thanh on Instagram & Tiktok Buy A Gluten Free Evening tickets here Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
1A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 120On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss how we can let go of what we can’t control & take action on the things we can control in our gluten free lives. I'll also discuss the concepts of 'alive time & dead time' & the 'body budget'. What I’ll cover:* Wrapping up Coeliac Awareness Week 2024 * Reflecting on Dinesh Palipana's episode last week* Alive time & dead time * How letting go of what we can’t control & taking action on what we can control in our lives helps us* The body budget * Teaser of next week’s guest episode LinksBuy A Gluten Free Evening tickets here Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 117 My guest on today’s episode is doctor, lawyer, disability advocate, researcher & author, Dinesh Palipana. We’ll talk about his car accident leading to quadriplegia, mental health issues prompting his coeliac disease diagnosis & how being a patient in hospital changed his mindset on his current career in the medical system. What we’ll cover: * Dinesh’s background, car accident & subsequent injuries resulting in quadriplegia* How being a patient with medical training changed Dinesh’s perspective & gave him a unique level of empathy in the doctor/ patient dynamic * Dinesh’s coeliac disease diagnosis stemming from mental health issues * How Dinesh has used a growth mindset, gratitude & perspective from his background in Sri Lanka to face the challenges throughout his life Links Follow Dinesh on Linked In & Instagram Buy 'Stronger' Buy A Gluten Free Evening tickets here Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupIf you're struggling with your mental health please reach out to LIFELINE or call 13 11 14 Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
Episode 119My guest on today’s episode is blogger & creator, Kati Keksi. We’ll chat about where to find the best gluten free easter eggs, chocolate & hot cross buns with her online guide, the impact her work is having on the gluten free community & what other future projects she’s working on. We’ll cover: * Kati’s gluten free journey * Why Kati started her website, Facebook page & Instagram account * Aussie Gluten Free Easter Egg Guide * Kati’s top gluten free easter picks * What other future projects Kati is working on Links2024 Aussie Gluten Free Easter Eggs Australia Kati Keksi Facebook Page Follow Kati on Instagram Kati Keksi Website Buy A Gluten Free Evening tickets here 🎫Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group 📲Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.
A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 117 On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss the incredibly positive impacts of being kind, helping others & random acts of kindness in our gluten free journeys. What I’ll cover:* Coeliac Australia's Theme for Coeliac Awareness Week 2024 * How my coeliac disease diagnosis eventually happened * A message to someone who doesn’t understand coeliac disease & the gluten free diet (Timestamp 21:49 - 26:25) * What we can all do to help raise coeliac disease awareness during Coeliac Awareness Week 2024 Links Buy A Gluten Free Evening tickets here Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free PodcastEpisode 116 My guest on today’s episode is Dietitian & Health Advocacy Officer for Coeliac Australia, Penny Dellsperger. We’ll talk about Coeliac Australia’s campaign for Coeliac Awareness Week 2024, “Think outside the gut & ask yourself, could it be coeliac disease?” What we’ll cover:* Coeliac Australia’s campaign for Coeliac Awareness Week 2024 * Why Coeliac Australia have focussed on non-gut related symptoms of coeliac disease * Penny’s own non-gut related coeliac disease symptoms pre-coeliac diagnosis * Mental health issues associated with undiagnosed coeliac disease * Lack of awareness amongst health professionals & how we can improve it* How we can all help spread the word this Coeliac Awareness Week 2024 Links Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupEmail aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com to be on the waitlist for A Gluten Free Evening Coeliac Australia’s campaign for Coeliac Awareness Week 2024 Self Assessment Tool Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 115On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss the incredibly positive impacts of being kind, helping others & random acts of kindness in our gluten free journeys. What I’ll cover:* Context of how I found Gluten Free Street Gang in my own gluten free journey * Reflecting on Matt Bzdel's interview last week & how Matt has helped the gluten free community * Introducing random acts of kindness in your gluten free lives * Teaser of next week's guest episode Links Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free PodcastEpisode 114My guest on today’s episode is creator of Gluten Free Street Gang, Matt Bzdel. We’ll talk about his gluten free & IBS journey, creating his account & what it’s now evolved into & some handy tips for travelling gluten free. What we’ll cover:* Matt’s gluten free & IBS journey * Advice for those newly diagnosed with IBS or navigating a gluten free diet * Starting the account Gluten Free Street Gang & how it’s evolved * Tips for travelling gluten free * Matt’s gluten free bucket list * Future plans for Matt & Gluten Free Street Gang Links Follow Matt on Instagram & Tiktok Buy Gluten Free Street Gang Merch Buy A Gluten Free Evening tickets 🎫Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 113 On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss the importance of implementing self-care strategies when you've glutened & the importance of giving feedback to restaurants or cafes to help spread more awareness for coeliac disease & the gluten free diet. What I’ll cover:* Reflection on Aimee Vivian's interview last week* Aimee Vivian's experience of being glutened * Importance of self-care when you've been glutened * Why you should leave reviews (both good & bad) for cafes & restaurants * Why criticism is necessary for bad experiences * Remembering to share your good experiences Links Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupBuy Tickets to A Gluten Free Evening Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 112My guest on today’s episode is Capital FM Radio Presenter, Aimee Vivian. We’ll talk about what it’s like being a radio presenter with coeliac disease & IBS, the mental health aspects of living with these conditions & why Aimee feels it’s so important to use her platform to create further awareness. What we’ll cover: * Aimee’s recent gluten exposure & how she recovered * Aimee’s coeliac disease & IBS diagnoses * The mental health aspects of both conditions * How seeing a dietitian & gut psychotherapist helped * Being a radio presenter with coeliac disease & IBS * How Aimee organised gluten free food at her wedding Links Follow Aimee on Instagram & Tik Tok Listen to Aimee on Capital FM Buy A Gluten Free Evening tickets 🎫Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 111 On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss the importance of being open minded, remaining curious & listening to our bodies in own coeliac & gluten free journey. What I’ll cover:* Reflecting on my episode last week with certified Wim Hof Instructor, Benjamin Berry * How remaining open-minded has been a pivotal part of my own coeliac & gluten free journey & why it is so important in our gluten free lives * The importance of truly listening to our bodies & tuning into what our body is trying to tell us* How are you remaining curious & open-minded in your own gluten free life? * Teaser of next week’s guest episode Links Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 110My guest on today’s episode is certified Wim Hof Method, Oxygen Advantage & Cold Exposure Facilitator, Benjamin Berry. We’ll talk about his back injury journey, how breathwork & cold exposure can help support our physical, mental & emotional health & how you can apply these tools in your own gluten free life. What we’ll cover:* Benny’s back injury, surgery & chronic pain journey while working in emergency services * How using breathwork & working on trauma with a CHEK practitioner helped Benny obtain pain relief * Becoming a Wim Hof Instructor * How breathwork & cold exposure can help us physically, mentally & emotionally * How you can apply breathwork & cold exposure in your own gluten free lives* Sol House Studio & Conscious Club Links Follow Your Mate Benny on Instagram Sol House Studio website Conscious Club Wim Hof Breathing Exercise on Youtube Nick Perry, CHEK practitioner website Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 109 On today’s episode of Gluten Free Thoughts I’ll discuss the domino effect related to coeliac disease & the gluten free diet as well as the cost it has, not only on the individual living with this chronic autoimmune disease but also their family, friends, work, the medical system, education system & the health system. What I’ll cover:* Domino effect of coeliac disease & the gluten free diet * How not only the individual with diagnosed or undiagnosed coeliac disease is effected* How friends, family, the workforce, health system & education system is effected by coeliac disease * How we have the ability to change things * Where I feel a change is needed in our approach to coeliac disease & the gluten free diet to create a positive domino effect Links Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 108 On today’s first episode of Gluten Free Thoughts for 2024 I’ll share 7 tools to help you invest in yourself within your own coeliac disease and gluten free journey. It’s the beginning of the year & I know you’re already being pulled in a million different directions and it’s hard to know where to focus our energy. I want to ask you: what are you doing for yourself this year to help you grow as someone living with coeliac disease or who’s gluten free for other reasons? Over the past few years of my coeliac disease & gluten free journey I’ve learnt some very helpful tools and I want to share them here with you today. We will also be discussing several of these tools in more depth throughout the podcast this year. What I’ll cover: * Quitting or limiting alcohol * Getting morning sunlight, moving our bodies & sleep* Journaling & practising gratitude * Connection with others in the gluten free community * Meditating & practising mindfulness * Eating a well balanced diet * Helping others Links Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGet in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 107 Today's episode is the last of 2023! It's a Gluten Free Thoughts episode & I’ll reflect on what I focussed on in 2023 & where I’ll be focussing my energy in 2024. Make sure you listen to the end of the ep as I have an announcement! What I’ll cover: * How focussed my energy towards 2023 on gratitude * How I’ll be focussing my energy towards a growth mindset in 2024* A tool to use growth mindset in your own gluten free journey * Importance of knowing what’s in your control & how you’re internalising information * Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Links Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGingerbread Folk Gluten Free SelectionUse discount code GFFAM1 to save 10% off your order at checkout!Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 106 My guest on today’s episode is psychologist, specialising in eating disorders & body image, Juliette Thomson. We’ll talk about managing our mental health during Christmas & the holiday season when living with coeliac disease, the importance of planning & preparation & how using self-care is pivotal during these times. What we’ll cover:* Mentally preparing for Christmas time & the holiday season when living with coeliac disease* The importance of planning, preparation & offering solutions rather than problems * How to avoid feeling like a burden at these times * Dealing with ignorance & insults with curiosity & interest * Navigating body image issues & disordered eating during these times Links Juliette Thomson Website Follow Juliette on Instagram Call Lifeline on 13 11 14Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGingerbread Folk Gluten Free SelectionUse discount code GFFAM1 to save 10% off your order at checkout!Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 105 My guest on today’s episode is Dietitian & Health Advocacy Officer for Coeliac Australia, Penny Dellsperger. We’ll talk about why ‘may contain gluten’ statements exist, why companies choose to use these warnings & summing up the risk versus reward of consuming products with these declarations. What we’ll cover:* Defining ‘may contain’ statements * Why companies choose to use these statements * What are the risks of consuming products with these disclaimers * Importance of having regular follow up coeliac disease serology and gastroscopies to show strict adherence to a gluten free diet * Summing up risk versus reward in regards to may contain gluten statements Links What does ‘May Contain Gluten’ Mean? Article by Penny DellspergerOngoing management of Coeliac Disease checklist to share with your health professionals Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGingerbread Folk Gluten Free SelectionUse discount code GFFAM1 to save 10% off your order at checkout! Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 104My guests on this week's episode are Associate Professor & gastroenterologist, Jason Tye-Din & Health Advocacy Officer at Coeliac Australia, Penny Desllsperger. We’ll talk about the suitability of oats for Australians with coeliac disease, the studies Professor Tye-Din has worked on & how Australians with coeliac disease can trial oats with their health professionals. What we’ll cover:* Professor Tye-Din’s work & association to Coeliac Australia * Why oats can’t be deemed gluten free within Australia * Professor Tye-Din's study researching the reaction the protein avenin within oats has in people with coeliac disease * How Australians can trial oats as part of their gluten free diet * Professor Tye-Din’s current & future research Links Associate Professor Jason Tye-Din’s Current Coeliac Disease Studies at WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) in Melbourne Coeliac Australia’s FAQ on Oats Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupGingerbread Folk Gluten Free Selection Use discount code GFFAM1 to save 10% off your order at checkout!Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
A Gluten Free PodcastEpisode 103On today's episode of Gluten Free Mail I'll read an email sent to me by a listener of the show who shares his struggle to obtain a coeliac disease diagnosis, experiencing mixed messaging from medical professionals and realising the lack of awareness around the gluten free diet. What I'll cover:* Initial email explaining why Stephen is sharing his story * The symptoms Stephen experienced * The long & confusing process of a coeliac disease diagnosis * Transitioning to the gluten free diet * How much awareness is still needed for coeliac disease & the gluten free diet LinksJoin A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group Think you might have coeliac disease? Take the Coeliac Australia Self-Assessment Quiz Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.comYou can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title Gluten Free Family released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.
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Very informative Australian Gluten free podcast. Has many educated guests and brings valuable knowledge helping to educate those with Coeliac or gluten free