Celiac Project Podcast

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.

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.

It's summer grilling time and Mike and Cam sit down with Jennifer Reynolds, founder of Sauce Goddess. Jennifer is a master griller, and shares with the guys some of her top tips and tricks for your next summer get together. Jennifer also shares her concept of "GFQ" and how to create the most inclusive grilling experience for all your guests, gluten free or not.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 podcast where Rosie enlightens us about the challenges for those living with both autoimmune conditions.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.