A Gluten Free Podcast

Ben Hampton
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  • Nutrition
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Do you have coeliac disease or are you gluten free for other health reasons? You've come to the right place: A Gluten Free Podcast! I'm your host Ben & in this is weekly show we'll explore all things gluten free. I share stories of people doing helpful & inspiring things in the gluten free community while sharing my own story along the way. So 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, this is your show. My aim is to raise coeliac disease & gluten free awareness: one chat at a time! Thanks for being here gluten free fam 💪 * Website: aglutenfreefamily.com.au * Connect on Instagram @a.gffamily* Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook group * Send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 

  1. What is a "Safe" Gluten Dose? Gluten Threshold Study Results with Gastroenterologist and Director of the Coeliac Disease and Immune Health Research Program at Wesley Research Institute, Dr James Daveson

    4d ago

    What is a "Safe" Gluten Dose? Gluten Threshold Study Results with Gastroenterologist and Director of the Coeliac Disease and Immune Health Research Program at Wesley Research Institute, Dr James Daveson

    Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 242 My guest on today’s episode is Gastroenterologist and Director of the Coeliac Disease and Immune Health Research Program at Wesley Research Institute, Dr James Daveson. We’ll talk about the Gluten Threshold Study results, how these results could inform international gluten free standards and the need for follow up larger scale studies. What we’ll cover: * Aim of the study and what prompted it * Using Interleukin 2 to measure immune response in participants * How the Interleukin 2 test was used as a biomarker in this specific trial * Exploring the question of inadvertent gluten ingestion in causing damage to villi in people with coeliac disease * Carlo Cattassi’s study in 2007 looking at the minimum amount of gluten causing an autoimmune response * James and his team looking at what is happening for people with coeliac disease consuming 10 mgs of gluten and under * The hawthorn effect * Specifics of the trial and how the study was run * Dropping the dose of gluten to see where the autoimmune response was occurring at lowering levels * Findings from the study * How the results could possibly change labelling and ‘gluten free’ standards and guidelines not only in Australia but worldwide * Codex Alimentarius food labelling laws * Shortcomings from this trial * The potential heterogeneity of coeliac disease (various scales of severity of the disease) * Eliciting dose of gluten for people with coeliac disease * Varying symptoms of the participants throughout the Gluten Threshold study before and after the gluten challenge * Mistakes and surprises in the Gluten Threshold Study * Symptom scores * Anticipatory nausea and priming * The possibility of the immune system being primed before the ingestion of gluten for people with coeliac disease * The trauma of living with an autoimmune disease or other IBD conditions * Possible follow up studies from The Gluten Threshold Study * How this study could be used to a more universal approach to the ppm of gluten * Digestive Diseases Week in Chicago and how the response from the Gluten Threshold Study * The interest in novel therapeutics for people with coeliac disease to help people’s guts alongside a gluten free diet * Enzymes that claim to break down inadvertent gluten ingestion for people with coeliac disease * Information on how to read the results of the Gluten Threshold Study, participate or help fund future studies and follow Wesley Research Institute on socials Links Gluten Threshold Study Results Wesley Research Institute: Coeliac Disease and Immune Health Follow Wesley Research Institute on Instagram and Facebook Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group  📬 Stay connected: Instagram: @a.gffamily Sign up to our newsletter Email: hello@aglutenfreefamily.com.au  This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.  Support the show

    1h 1m
  2. It's Not Just About Going Gluten Free - 5 Tools To Optimise Health When Living With Coeliac Disease

    Jun 21

    It's Not Just About Going Gluten Free - 5 Tools To Optimise Health When Living With Coeliac Disease

    Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 241 On today's episode I share 5 protocols I've added to my health routine since my coeliac disease diagnosis. When you're diagnosed with coeliac disease, it's not all just about going gluten free. There's so much more we can do to help our physical and mental health. What we'll cover: * Cold therapy and ice baths * My episode with Benjamin Berry on the podcast * The benefits of yoga, especially when I'm having a flare up * Going to the gym or exercising in some capacity * Importance of strength training for bone health * Meditation and sound baths * Recent collaboration of yoga, sound bath, Wim Hof breathing and ice baths Links Episode with Certified Wim Hof Instructor, Benjamin Berry Wim Hof breathing video Founder of The Bone Clinic, Belinda Beck episode Boho Beautiful meditation 10 Minute guided meditation by Annie & Justin Yoga, sound bath, Wim Hof breathing & Ice baths event Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group 📬 Stay connected: Instagram: @a.gffamily Email: hello@aglutenfreefamily.com.au  This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.  Support the show

    36 min
  3. Gluten Free Podcasters Roundtable: Discussing The Backlash from Robby Hoffman’s Appearance on Call Her Daddy Podcast

    Jun 14

    Gluten Free Podcasters Roundtable: Discussing The Backlash from Robby Hoffman’s Appearance on Call Her Daddy Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 240   My guests on today’s episode are my fellow gluten free podcasters from both Australia and the US. We’ll talk about the recent comments made by Robby Hoffman on the Call Her Daddy Podcast, how the gluten free community has responded and how we can improve coeliac disease and gluten free awareness moving forward together. What we’ll cover: * Gluten free podcasting hosts introducing themselves * Giving context to the discussion between Robby Hoffman and Alex Cooper * Initial thoughts and feelings from us * Discussing Robby and Alex’s influence and level of awareness around coeliac disease * Ignorance stemming from a lack of experience dealing with coeliac disease yourself or knowing a loved one who does * Difference of laughing with versus laughing at the gluten free community * Gluten Is A Joke Documentary coming out soon to talk about coeliac disease and the gluten free diet to help people be informed * When humour doesn’t land from a comedian, using shock value * How jokes, ignorance and misinformation is hurting our gluten free community * The response from the coeliac and gluten free community following Robby and Alex’s comments on the podcast * Reaching out to the podcasting hosting sites and sponsors to complain * The importance of working together as a gluten free community * How we can move forward together and combat the torment and misinformation within society around coeliac disease and the gluten free diet * The positive side of living a gluten free life * The importance of one-on-one conversations * Closing thoughts and calls to action Links Robby Hoffman's Controversial Jokes on Call Her Daddy Spark Strong Internet Reaction The Good Gluten Free Grub Podcast & follow Lorin on Instagram You Had Me At Eat & follow Jules Shepard on Instagram & follow Erica of Celiac and the Beast on Instagram The Gluten Free Advocate Podcast & follow Ashley on Instagram Gluten Free News & follow Andrea on Instagram The Healthy Celiac Podcast & follow Belinda on Instagram The Celiac Project Podcast and follow Mike on Instagram  Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group  📬 Stay connected: Instagram: @a.gffamily Sign up to our newsletter Email: hello@aglutenfreefamily.com.au  This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.  Support the show

    1 hr
  4. Navigating Coeliac Disease & Gluten Free Life As A Tradie Through Honesty: Braeden Croswell-Snow

    Jun 7

    Navigating Coeliac Disease & Gluten Free Life As A Tradie Through Honesty: Braeden Croswell-Snow

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 239 My guest on today’s episode is Carpentry Teacher, fellow coeliac and podcast listener, Braeden Crosswell-Snow. We’ll talk about being a male with coeliac disease, how to manage cross contamination in a shared kitchen as a family and being open and honest throughout our coeliac and gluten free journeys. What we’ll cover: * How Braeden and I connected at our Gluten Free Evening event * Braeden’s coeliac disease diagnosis * How Braeden dealt with being diagnosed with coeliac disease and navigating gluten free life as a tradie and on site with other tradies * Braeden’s ADHD diagnosis * How Braeden approaches honesty in his coeliac disease * Braeden’s gluten free wedding * Navigating a shared kitchen at home with Braeden’s family who eats gluten * Braeden’s children being tested for coeliac diseease * Braeden’s last beer * Braeden’s love of cooking * How coeliac disease and gluten free life has motivated Braeden’s love of making food * How Braeden navigates finding gluten free food at musical festivals in Sydney * Tips for people travelling to gigs or festivals * Resources Braeden has found helpful since his coeliac diagnosis * The biggest change Braeden wants to see in the coeliac and gluten free space Links Follow Braeden on Instagram Join Braeden's 'GF Living' Discord Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group  📬 Stay connected: Instagram: @a.gffamily Sign up to our newsletter Email: hello@aglutenfreefamily.com.au  This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.  Support the show

    59 min
  5. Your Coeliac Stories: A Year Since Diagnosis - "All We Needed Was One Person to Think of It"

    May 31

    Your Coeliac Stories: A Year Since Diagnosis - "All We Needed Was One Person to Think of It"

    Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 238 On today's episode of A Gluten Free Podcast I'll share the story of Amanda's son Joshua's coeliac disease diagnosis. Amanda was puzzled by some strange symptoms Joshua was experiencing until one health professional thought to test for coeliac disease and finally they were able to obtain an answer. What we'll cover: * The last coeliac story we heard * Amanda reaching out to share the story of her son, Joshua's coeliac disease diagnosis * Amanda's gratefulness for Joshua's coeliac disease diagnosis * Joshua's fussy eating on a trip to San Francisco * GP testing Joshua for coeliac disease via blood testing * Joshua's puzzling coeliac disease symptoms * Amanda's confusion with Joshua's symptoms * Amanda's reaction at the improvement in Joshua since his diagnosis and going gluten free * Josh himself talking * My reflections on Joshua's coeliac disease diagnosis story  Links How To Navigate Coeliac Disease In Children with The Coeliac Connection Founder & Author of the Ebook 'Surviving the First year of Childhood Coeliac Disease', Jo Wynne Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group  📬 Stay connected: Instagram: @a.gffamily Sign up to our newsletter Email: hello@aglutenfreefamily.com.au  This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.  Support the show

    24 min
  6. How To Navigate College With Coeliac Disease & Creating Gluten Free Humour: Creator of College Celiac, Casey Cromwell

    May 24

    How To Navigate College With Coeliac Disease & Creating Gluten Free Humour: Creator of College Celiac, Casey Cromwell

    Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 237   My guest on today’s episode is the creator of The College Celiac, Casey Cromwell. We’ll talk about how she navigated celiac disease as a teenager in college, creating much-needed comedy-focused gluten free content online and not only providing support for the gluten free community but finding support and healing from this community herself. What we’ll cover: * Casey’s coeliac disease symptoms * Casey’s celiac disease diagnosis * The biggest struggle for Casey during her diagnosis * Casey’s advice for someone going through a coeliac disease diagnosis right now * Defining Fibromyalgia and Casey’s symptoms in the lead up to diagnosis * The gluten free diet’s role as a possible management strategy for Fibromyalgia * Casey’s college experience as a coeliac in the first year * Making gluten free food in a shared kitchen setup * Preventing cross contamination * Navigating the social elements in college with coeliac * How Casey included herself in social events around food without feeling left out * Casey’s experience of getting glutened at college * Casey’s inspiration behind starting her blog and how it transitioned into her current content * Connecting with the coeliac and gluten free community through Casey’s content * How Casey comes up with her memes and content * Casey’s relationship with being online and how being a gluten free content creator has become her full time job * The positives to come out of Casey’s coeliac and content creation journey * Resources Casey recommends for people living with coeliac disease * Biggest change Casey would like to see in the coeliac and gluten free space Links  Follow College Celiac on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook Casey Cromwell YouTube Channel Gluten Free With Casey    Beyond Celiac National Celiac Association Gluten.org The Loopy Whisk 📬 Stay connected: Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group  Instagram: @a.gffamily Sign up to our newsletter Email: hello@aglutenfreefamily.com.au  This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.  Support the show

    59 min
  7. Gluten-Free Travel Guide: The Most Gluten-Free Friendly Countries

    May 17

    Gluten-Free Travel Guide: The Most Gluten-Free Friendly Countries

    Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 236 On today's episode I'll share a list of the top countries to visit when you live gluten free. We are very keen as a family to travel again overseas or even interstate within Australia. Whether you have travelled since your coeliac disease diagnosis, you have some countries on your bucket list or you're about to plan a trip,  What we'll cover:  * Reflecting on last week's guest episode with Sara Merlino  * Speaking to people travelling overseas and inspiration behind this episode  * Various podcasts where I've interviewed guests who've travelled overseas gluten free  * Top countries to travel gluten free  Links  Schar's List of Top Gluten Free Countries to Visit Celiac Cruise  Equal Eats Coeliac Translation Cards Stephen on gluten free travelling and hiking  Top Gluten Free Spots in the Southern Highlands, NSW  Interview with Erin Smith, founder of The Gluten Free Globe Trotter  How To Travel Gluten Free with Elikqitie  Morgan Moore, creator of How To Coeliac  Melanie Persson's trip to Japan Matt from Gluten Free Street Gang Find Me Gluten Free app founder, Jason Elmore How to Travel Gluten-Free in Europe by Catalina Varela Gluten Free Food Tours in Barcelona  How To Coeliac's experience in Spain  📬 Stay connected: Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group  Instagram: @a.gffamily Sign up to our newsletter Email: hello@aglutenfreefamily.com.au  This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.  Support the show

    32 min
  8. Coeliac Disease & Your Dental Health: Examining the Link with Coeliac-Aware Dentist Dr Sara Merlino

    May 10

    Coeliac Disease & Your Dental Health: Examining the Link with Coeliac-Aware Dentist Dr Sara Merlino

    Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast  Episode 235 My guest on today’s episode is dentist, registered pharmacist and fellow coeliac, Dr Sara Merlino. We’ll talk about the dental health issues and symptoms associated with coeliac disease, navigating finding gluten free dental products and medications, how to advocate for yourself at the dentist and dental health tips for those living with coeliac disease. What we’ll cover: * Sara’s coeliac disease symptoms, dermatitis herpetiformis and eventual diagnosis  * Sara’s insights from pharmacy and becoming a dentist  * Sara realising the lack of awareness and resources around coeliac disease and its connection to our dental health  * Sara’s unique perspective of coming from a pharmacist, dentist and coeliac  * Common dental health symptoms of coeliac disease  * Common issues with teeth in children when they have coeliac disease  * What questions to ask at a dentist when you’re living with coeliac disease  * Why mouth ulcers and canker sores happen  * Common nutritional deficiencies in coeliac disease  * Importance of individualised healthcare  * How the tongue is related to our oral microbiome and coeliac disease   * Advice for parents navigating their children’s dental health when they live with coeliac disease  * Prompting patients to be tested for coeliac disease when seeing dental symptoms  * Educating other dentist on the importance of looking for coeliac disease dental health symptoms  * How to check with manufacturers if a dental product is gluten free  * Sara’s advice around fluoride  * Final dental healthcare tips for those with coeliac disease  * How to find a coeliac-safe dentist  * Where Sara would like to see changes in the coeliac disease and gluten free space Links Follow Dr Sara Merlino on Facebook Dr Sara Merlino’s guest blog post Coeliac Disease and our skin with dermatologist Ryan De Cruz Gateway Dental Health  TGA advice on gluten free products Who regulates the ingredients in toothpaste TGA advice on dental health products Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group  📬 Stay connected: Instagram: @a.gffamily Sign up to our newsletter Email: hello@aglutenfreefamily.com.au  This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.  Support the show

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Do you have coeliac disease or are you gluten free for other health reasons? You've come to the right place: A Gluten Free Podcast! I'm your host Ben & in this is weekly show we'll explore all things gluten free. I share stories of people doing helpful & inspiring things in the gluten free community while sharing my own story along the way. So 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, this is your show. My aim is to raise coeliac disease & gluten free awareness: one chat at a time! Thanks for being here gluten free fam 💪 * Website: aglutenfreefamily.com.au * Connect on Instagram @a.gffamily* Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook group * Send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com 

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  • Creator
    Ben Hampton
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    246
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 A Gluten Free Podcast
  • Show Website
    A Gluten Free Podcast

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