A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 215 Today's highlight is with Dr. Nick Cooling, a General Practitioner and the Chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Allergy Special Interest Group. In our full episode together we discuss the current awareness of coeliac disease amongst Australian GPs, the barriers of early diagnosis, and what can be done to improve education, awareness and ongoing care for those living gluten free. With diagnosis rates still so low, we exp...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 214 Today's highlight is from my episode with Celiac Cruise founder, Maureen Basye. In the full episode we talk about how the Celiac Cruise came to life, the meticulous work that goes into ensuring a completely gluten free experience and the partnerships that make it all possible. We also chat about the 2026 Australian cruises, including the South Pacific cruise which we'll be aboard! In this highlight we discuss the driving force behind Maureen and the Cel...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 213 Today's highlight is from my episode with Dr Kim Faulkner Hogg, an experienced dietitian specialising in coeliac disease and food intolerances. In the full episode we discuss how to navigate label reading, gluten free nutrition, and when gluten isn't always to blame for symptoms. In this highlight I ask Kim what else could possibly mimic the ingestion of gluten for people living with coeliac disease. Links Listen to the full episode here Joi...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 212 My guest on today’s episode is head chef at Diggers Miranda RSL, Andrew Harper. We’ll chat about why he changed his kitchen to create safe gluten free options, the importance of listening to feedback from the coeliac and gluten free community and how others in hospitality can learn from his approach. What we’ll cover: * Andrew’s background as a chef and his career in hospitality * Andrew cooking in a pizza shop and an Italian restaurant&nb...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 211 Today I reflect on five gluten free life lessons from 2025. It's been a great year! There's been heaps of takeaways, things I've reflected on and struggles and wins throughout the year. I wanted to share the five biggest things I've learnt and hopefully by sharing them it will help you in your own coeliac and gluten free journey. What we'll cover: * Reflecting on last week's episode with mucosal Immunologist and Coeliac Disease Researcher at...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 210 My guest on today’s episode is Mucosal Immunologist and Coeliac Disease Researcher at James Cook University, Dr Paul Giacomin. We’ll talk about a study involving hookworms in the treatment for people with coeliac disease, the insights from this research and how these studies can be used to learn more about alternative treatments for coeliac disease in the future. What we’ll cover: * Dr Giacomin’s role at James Cook University and how he came to work ...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 209 Today on the podcast we'll discuss why it's so important to not only complain about issues within the coeliac disease and gluten free community but to also take proactive action on those issues. When we collectively come together as a community we can achieve great things. Power in numbers gluten free fam. You'll hear a great example of the community doing that in today's episode. What we'll cover: * Reflecting on last week's episode w...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 208 My guest on today’s episode is the CEO of NSW Food Authority, Andrew Davies. We’ll talk about the current regulations and laws cafes and restaurants must follow for the service of gluten free food, the training these establishments receive for serving people with coeliac disease and how we can improve coeliac disease awareness and education within the Australian hospitality industry. What we’ll cover: * Andrew's role as CEO of the NSW Food...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 207 On today's solo episode we'll catch up and chat about last week's episode with coeliac disease specialist dietitian, Nicole Marie. I'll also share a personal anecdote about a chat with a local baker attempting to make gluten free options for their customers. I'll share some tips and resources around dining out safely with coeliac disease or requiring gluten free food for other health reasons. What we'll cover: * Reflecting on Nicole Marie's ...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 206 Today you’ll hear from a coeliac disease specialist dietitian who’ll share so much knowledge and help break down some common myths and misconceptions around coeliac disease and following a gluten free diet. She’ll also share why she’s set up a fully bulk-billed practise to help the gluten free community even more… My guest on today’s episode is accredited practising coeliac disease specialist dietitian and founder of The Gut Health Group, Nicole Marie...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 205 My guests on today’s episode are the founder of Sebastien Sans Gluten, Sebastien Syidalza and Gluten Free Cookbook Author and Masterchef Alumni, Melanie Persson. We take you live behind the scenes of the recent collaboration between Sebastien Syidalza, owner of Sebastien Sans Gluten and Melanie Persson (The Very Hungry Coeliac) in creating a special Asian and French Inspired Gluten Free Creation. What we’ll talk about: * Chatting with Sebastien abou...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 204 My guest on today’s episode is founder of Nonie’s Bakery, Nonie Dwyer. We’ll talk about Nonie’s coeliac disease diagnosis and upbringing, her time in hospitality, becoming a chef and what led to her creating a well-loved artisan gluten free bakery. What we’ll cover: * Introducing Nonie and how we found each other * Defining Nonie’s and their mission * How Nonie’s operates in three different areas: providing breads for cafes and restauran...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 203 Today we'll be discussing why it's important to grieve gluten, process the emotions of a coeliac disease diagnosis and move forward in your gluten free life. A coeliac disease diagnosis and gluten free life can be overwhelming. It can be tricky and hard. But it's also important to acknowledge those feelings, grieve our former life pre-coeliac disease diagnosis and then move forward with our new gluten free life. What we'll cover: * Ref...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 202 My guest on today’s episode is founder of The Coeliac Connection and author of the Ebook “Surviving the first year of childhood coeliac disease”, Joanne Wynne. We’ll talk about Joanne's daughter’s coeliac disease diagnosis, how the diagnosis impacts the family as a whole and tips for parents navigating coeliac disease and gluten free life for their children. What we’ll cover: * Introducing Joanne Wynne * Jo’s daughter’s coeliac disease symptoms *...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 201 On today's solo episode I'll discuss how a coeliac disease diagnosis impacts not only the person themselves diagnosed but also our friend and family units around us. Not only do we have to change our way of life but they do too. It's a learning process for everyone. However, there's many positives to come out of a coeliac disease diagnosis. Ultimately once we have the skills of understanding the disease, how to live a gluten free life and how to i...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 200 My guest on today’s episode is television presenter, passionate home-cook and recipe developer Helen Tzouganatos. We’ll talk about the many projects she’s working on, the release of her new cookbook Gluten Free Express and tips for making quick and easy gluten free recipes the whole family will love. What we’ll cover: * Introducing Helen and her work in the gluten free space * What Helen’s been up to since we last spoke on the podcast in 2023 w...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 199 Today we're going to chat about my skin issues which I believe were related to undiagnosed coeliac disease. We'll also talk about two conversations I've recently had around coeliac disease and gluten free awareness. * Reflecting on last week's guest episode with dermatologist, Ryan De Cruz * My two own skin issues pre-coeliac disease diagnosis * Questioning if I were to have my skin tested at the time if I were to be diagnosed with coeliac d...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 198 My guest on today’s episode is dermatologist and founder of Southern Dermatology, Dr Ryan De Cruz. We’ll talk about skin issues related to coeliac disease and the ingestion of gluten, dermatitis herpetiformis and how we can look after our skin when living with coeliac disease and following a gluten free diet. What we’ll cover: * Ryan’s role as a dermatologist * The importance of dermatology in healthcare * Ryan’s personal connection to...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 197 I've had many coeliac disease researchers on this show to share their latest research and findings. Today I want to collate all the exciting coeliac disease research around the world I'm watching right now. I hope you enjoy listening and please get in touch if you learn more developments in the research I talk about during this episode or you know of others that are worth talking about. What we'll chat about: * Reflecting on last my episode ...

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 196 Sourdough: It’s been around for thousands of years. The fermentation process is known to have many benefits for our gut. Normal sourdough is not gluten free, despite what many people think. However, you can make gluten free sourdough bread. Perhaps you’re curious to give a go. But where do you start to learn? Well, you’re in luck. My guest today will share her own gluten free journey and tips around creating gluten free sourdough. My guest on today’s episod...