Celiac Project Podcast

Sit back and relax as Mike and Cam prepare you for the Holidays with our "Holiday Cheers" series. For part 1 grab your favorite gluten free beer and pull up a bar stool as the boys sample 2 unique brews and talk about their epic Thanksgiving celebration. Get ready for next week as they sample a few more unique selections! Happy Holidays!

This week Mike and Cam talk to blogger and mom, Julie Pintozzi, of "It's a Wheatless Life." Julie talks extensively about her son Noah's diagnosis and some of the challenges they faced on his journey. We all share some tips for keeping you and your children safe and gluten free during the holiday season.

Cam has had an amazing season of Paintball, culminating with a trip to the Nationals near Orlando, Florida. Cam's preparation to take a trip like this is very involved.  You won't believe all that it takes just to get him past airport security!

Mike recently traveled to Portland, Oregon for the Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest, making frequent stops at the jaw-dropping, mouth-watering gluten free establishments along the way in this truly gluten free mecca, and sharing his takeaways!

In part 2 of our informative discussion with author and functional medicine Doctor, Dr. Tom O'Bryan, Dr. Tom drops more knowledge about ways we can improve our brain health and autoimmune issues. He also gives a sneak peek on his exciting upcoming "International Symposium on Wheat Related Disorders, Beyond Celiac, Beyond the Gut."

Functional Medicine doctor and author of "The Autoimmune Fix," Dr. Tom O'Bryan joins Mike and Cam in part 1 of the 2 part podcast, discussing highlights from his new book, "You Can Fix Your Brain." In a world full of toxins, we discuss some of the small "base hits" we can do in our every day life to begin to reclaim our brain health. Look for part 2 next week.

Mike and Cam are happy to be joined by the winner of MasterChef UK 2018, Jane Devonshire. Jane talks to us about why it was so important for her to cook gluten free while on MasterChef and what inspired this mother of 4 to apply to be on the show. We also talk about her amazing new cookbook, Hassle Free Gluten Free, and her passion for making gluten free food delicious and accessible to all!

A weekend getaway for Mike and his family turns from fun, to a sort of, "house of horrors," after the wrong tortillas are purchased and consumed. Find out the aftermath of this mistake on our special extra spooky Halloween edition of the podcast!

It's scary and dangerous when people try and sell gluten containing products as gluten free. Mike and Cam examine some recent and not so recent examples of this, including a baker who is near the end of a prison term for doing just that. Shout outs to our friends Erin Smith @gfreefun and Jessica Hanson @tastymeditation.

Mike and Cam are pleased to be joined by Becca Hawkins, founder of the brand new non-profit, Portland Celiac, whose mission is to build a more inclusive community for those affected by celiac disease and gluten intolerance in the Portland metro area. Becca talks about what inspired her to start Portland Celiac and some of the biggest hurdles that she has faced. She also discusses how local groups like hers can serve our community and ultimately make systemic changes to improve the lives of people with celiac and gluten sensitivities.

This week we look at what's been happening in the world of gluten free labeling. It still feels like two steps forward and two steps back, but hopefully things are starting to change for the better. Also, Mike came across a person with a huge YouTube following who could use a little help understanding what organic and gluten free mean, and that there is actually a difference between the two.

Join Mike and Cam as they talk to Beyond Celiac's Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Marie Robert and get a sneak peak at Beyond Celiac's upcoming 2nd Annual Research Symposium. They are doing exciting work to help bridge the patient/doctor gap and sponsoring research to find new treatments and therapies for celiac disease.

Mike and Cam weigh in on the latest information coming out about the Nima Sensor. They also discuss the reality that many gluten free replacements for foods can be quite unhealthy, while there is a lot of confusing information that is actually trying to sell gluten free foods as a "healthier alternative."

Mike and Cam discuss Susan Cohen's important new article in Gluten Free Living Magazine called "Extra-intestinal Symptoms of Celiac Disease in Children," highlighting research that a larger percentage of children are exhibiting non-intestinal celiac symptoms than previously thought. Are "atypical" symptoms more the norm, but because many people do not exhibit classic symptoms, doctors are just not testing for celiac disease? We discuss what it would take to change the conversation in the public's perception and within the medical community. 

Mike took a family vacation and there were some gluten free highs and lows. The boys share some of their traveling tips when hitting the road. We also hear a quick update on Cam's gluten detection training with his dog Lacy.

Mike and Cam are excited to be joined, all the way from Vietnam, by Carrie Veatch founder of "For Gluten Sake." Carrie is a celiac who has traveled far and wide and her passion and mission is helping the celiac and gluten free world to navigate the sometimes murky waters while traveling abroad. Carrie's latest project is compiling a comprehensive list of 100% gluten free restaurants around the world. You will not believe how many she has already added!

It's back to school time and Mike and Cam are happy to be joined by Debbie Simpson. Debbie is an educator who, after her celiac diagnosis, became passionate about helping the education world understand the realities of celiac disease in the classroom. She wrote 2 versions of her book, Adam and Hailey's Gluten Free Surprise, inspiring us to discuss some of the top strategies to keep your child healthy and happy in school.

Part 2: We talk about the frustration and issues that arise when only one parent supports a child on a gluten free diet. Also, a listener's scary symptoms and finally finding the surprising cause of her gluten contamination. Thanks again for all the great contributions to the podcast. Please keep your comments coming!

We love our listeners! You, our devoted fans, have written us some amazing emails and we are sharing some of these today.  Part 1: One listener shares how owning chickens can have adverse effects on your celiac disease (and possibly your sanity). Please keep your amazing emails and comments coming! Part 2 next week.

Mike and Cam sit down to talk to Baltimore Gluten Free founder and celiac advocate, Andrea Tucker. We hear Andrea's story and have a discussion about advocating for ourselves and others. Also, with school just around the corner we get into our personal thoughts and experiences with school 504 plans. The Celiac Project and Baltimore Gluten Free want you to have the best information available, so Baltimore Gluten Free has put together a special Celiac Resource sheet for our listeners. Go to: www.baltimoreglutenfree.com/celiacproject