On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Lindsay Stippich, well-known and loved on social media as Allergy Friendly Mama. Lindsay is a food allergy mama that loves to help other moms on similar journeys. Her daughter Emma is allergic to peanuts, dairy and tree nuts. Emma was diagnosed when she was just a baby. They found out as soon as they started feeding her solids. If you happen upon Lindsay’s social media or website you will find an authentic, down to earth and fun side to food allergies in a relatable way talking about the good, the bad and the ugly. She also shares tons of food allergy friendly finds. Today we will talk with Lindsay about her family’s journey with food allergies, what inspired her to become an advocate in the community, some of her favorite food allergy friendly finds, how they navigate social situations and school,  and more! 504 Plans: https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/civil-rights-advocacy/schools/PTSD and Food Allergies: https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/behavioral-health/anxiety-and-depression/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/Allergy Friendly Mama on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allergyfriendlymama/Allergy Friendly Mama on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/allergyfriendlymama/Allergy Friendly Mama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allergyfriendlymama/Allergy Friendly Mama on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllergyfriendlymamaThe Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Jamie Festa – food allergy mom, and food allergy business owner of Trio Fudge. She has two young children ages 6 and 4, both with life-threatening food allergies. Her children’s experiences have been her first with allergies in general, so she is learning. She is also the owner of a nut and sesame free allergy friendly business – Trio Fudge, located out of New Jersey. Today we will chat with Jamie about her experience as a mother of two young children with life-threatening food allergies, eczema, animal and environmental allergies, midnight baking, recipe testing, label reading, how she is spreading education & awareness in the food allergy community as well as her entrepreneurship into the food allergy business world with Trio Fudge. Website:https://www.triofudge.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/triofudge/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/triofudge/Exclusive Discount Code of 15% off for Food Allergy Talk listeners good thru St. Patricks’s Day 2023: FAPI15 (that’s f - a - p - i and the number 15) The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome JJ Vulopas, author and founder at The Land of Can! He is an adult thriving with lifelong food allergies to both milk and nuts. He lives and works in the finance industry in New York City!Today we will chat with JJ about growing up as a child with food allergies, the teen years dating and navigating into adulthood, college, and entering the workforce as an adult with food allergies as well as how he was inspired to become a blogger and author. The Land of Can:www.thelandofcan.comThe Land of Can on Instagram:https://instagram.com/thelandofcanThe Land of Can on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thelandofcan/The Land of Can on Twitter:https://twitter.com/thelandofcanThe Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Amanda Orlando of https://www.everydayallergenfree.com Amanda has authored 3 cookbooks: with her latest - Easy Allergy Free. She has an events company called Free to Be Me with a retreat happening in April. She is also a new mom that manages food allergies herself as an adult since childhood. We will talk to Amanda today about her life experience growing up into adulthood managing food allergies for herself, including what it’s like to date, be married and also manage pregnancy all while also managing anaphylactic food allergies as well as eczema. As well as discuss her cookbooks and the retreat coming up in April! The Free To Be Me food allergy retreat, presented in partnership with Spokin. https://www.freetobeme.ca/Labeling Law in the U.S.A. (The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 [FALCPA]): https://www.fda.gov/food/food-allergensgluten-free-guidance-documents-regulatory-information/food-allergen-labeling-and-consumer-protection-act-2004-falcpaFood Allergen Labelling in Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-labelling/allergen-labelling.htmlAllergens and Gluten Sources Labelling in Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-allergies-intolerances/avoiding-allergens-food/allergen-labelling.htmlCommon Food Allergens, Priority Allergens in Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-allergies-intolerances/food-allergies.htmlThe Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Katie Holl, author of – Charlie Learns About Her Food Allergies. She lives in Iowa and is the mother of 3 children, all of which have multiple food allergies and her oldest has asthma. Between her three children, they manage: dairy, egg, peanut, shrimp, and tree nut allergies (can have coconut). She just published her children’s picture book, with the hopes of empowering those with food allergies and educate those without. She hopes to write an entire collection covering topics like travel, holidays, daycare, school and more!Today we will talk to Katie about what her experience writing and publishing a children’s book, her family’s diagnosis and first reactions, and what it’s been like navigating a full life with food allergy.   Helpful links from this episode:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatieHollCreativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiehollcreative/Katie Holl Creative: katiehollcreative.com Get a copy of Charlie Learns About Her Food Allergies: https://www.katiehollcreative.com/shop The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Emily Duty, author of “Can you?: A Food Allergy Story”.Emily is an adult with food allergies, the mother of 2 sons with food allergies and an author and advocate in the food allergy community. She is also a freelance writer, having recently been published in Allergic Living magazine. Today we will talk writing a children’s book geared to the food allergy community, being a presence on social media, and about her families journey with food allergies.Buy a copy of her book, Can You?: A Food Allergy Story , on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Can-You-Food-Allergy-Story/dp/1645438872Other links mentioned in this episode:* Emily on Instagram: https://instagram.com/canyouwithfoodallergies* Jenna Overbaugh - @Jenna.Overbaugh* Scary Mommy - Why I Worry My Kid Won't Get To See His Next Birthday* Allergic Living - Our Stories- 2021 This is the issue Emily was featured in, last summer. Part of the "Our Stories, Our Strength" section. Her story was about letting kids just be kids.The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome the two oldest of my 5 children – Stetson and Isabella. Stetson is 14 going on 15, and anaphylactic to 9 foods. Isabella is 12 and as far as we know she has no known food allergies. The reason we say as far as we know, this Spring we purchased a giant box of peaches and while enjoying one of her favorite fruits she had a slight reaction. We aren’t sure if it was oral allergy syndrome, a fluke thing and maybe a reaction to any pesticides sprayed… we are now in the process of working with an allergist to determine where she is food allergy-wise. Being just a couple years apart, these two have been best buddies since they were little and have shared a childhood together. I wanted to have Stetson on to tell us about Halloween from his perspective as a child growing up with food allergies, and Isabella as a sibling growing up with a brother with life-threatening food allergies. We talk all things Halloween including:Their favorite costumesFavorite candiesSwitch WitchHalloween Candy Buy BackTips for attending partiesTrick-or-Treating tipsRecipes Games for partiesand more!As mentioned in this episode:Food Allergy P.I. Halloween Recipes and more: https://foodallergypi.com/category/halloween/FAACT's Teal Halloween:https://foodallergypi.com/category/faact-teal-halloween/Halloween Candy Buy Back for Participating Dentists Near You:https://www.halloweencandybuyback.comThe Switch Witch:https://switchwitches.com/product/switch-witch-doll/Corny Cornbread Muffins we will take to our church trunk-or-treat: https://foodallergypi.com/2019/05/14/corny-cornbread-muffins/The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome back my oldest child, Stetson Horne. Stetson is anaphylactic to 9 different foods. He has homeschooled preschool through 8th grade. This year as part of our religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he started taking seminary class with the local High School students, he also registered as a dual enrollment homeschool and high school student taking two electives: Stagecraft and German. Additionally, he made the Varsity Golf team, as well as the Junior Varsity Esports TeamToday we will talk to Stetson about what his experience has been food allergy related taking high school classes, and being on team sports. We will also discuss particular situations and his own tips and tricks to navigating high school as a teen with anaphylactic food allergies.   We also discuss:Food in the classroomLearning a foreign language and food inclusion for cultural learningTeachers that make a positive difference with inclusion and safetyCoaches that go the extra mile for inclusion and safetyBeing on a sports team with protein snacks, water, and moreFood and snacks in the classroomTraveling for sports and stopping with your team at fast food restaurantsGolf and Esports with food allergies and asthmaWhat is EsportsHow do you carry epinephrine while playing sportsWhat is your choice for epinephrine that is easiest to self-carry while on the golf courseand more!Listen online anytime: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/ or on any podcast player.The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Kristin Osborne of The Prioritized Group, where she works as a trained disability advocate and food allergy consultant with over 19 years experience. Kristin lives in Virginia with her husband and three sons all of whom have life-threatening food allergies to wheat, dairy, egg, peanut, tree nut, shellfish, and fish allergies. She also navigates life with children on the spectrum, ADHD, and asthma. Kristin M. OsborneThe Prioritized Groupwww.theprioritizedgroup.cominfo@theprioritizedgroup.comFacebook: @ThePrioritizedGroupInstagram: @ThePrioritizedGroupTwitter: @KristinMOsborneListen online anytime: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/ or on any podcast player.The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Alyssa Bauder, Founder of All Things Allergies, a Spokin Ambassador and a CFAAR Research Assistant! Today we will discuss with Alyssa her journey living a life with food allergies, All Things Allergies, as well as how she became a Research Assistant. Alyssa Bauder is a 24-year-old graduate student navigating The Windy City of Chicago, Illinois with a life-threatening peanut allergy. As a doctoral student in clinical psychology and research assistant, Alyssa is using both her personal and professional interests to bring awareness to the intersectionality between mental health and food allergies. Welcome to The Hivey League! Her passion for the community had turned into her life’s purpose and she is now pursuing her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with intersectionality of these topics. All Things Allergies Website = https://allthingsallergies.comAll Things Allergies Instagram Handle = @allthingsallergies Instagram Link = https://www.instagram.com/allthingsallergies/Listen online anytime: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/ or on any podcast player.The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Ryan Piansky, a college student living with EoE as well as a patient advocate and community member with the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders also known as APFED.Ryan was just two years old when he was diagnosed with EoE, and has had to deal with the symptoms and food triggers all his life. He has a number of allergens from EoE as well as some other anaphylactic allergies as well. Today we will chat with Ryan about his journey living a life with EoE and food allergies, how he got involved with APFED, what is APFED, what is EoE?Ryan Piansky is a 22 year old college student living with Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Eosinophilic Asthma. He has been involved with the American Partnership of Eosinophilic Disorders for over 10 years as a community member and patient advocate. He's passionate about sharing his own experiences with a chronic condition to help APFED in aiding others with their journeys with eosinophilic disorders. The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in December 2001 by a group of mothers of young children living with eosinophil-associated diseases. We are a patient advocacy group dedicated to improving the lives of those living with eosinophilic disorders.The APFED Mission Statement:To passionately embrace, support, and improve the lives of patients and families affected by eosinophil-associated diseases through education and awareness, research, support, and advocacy.Links:Follow APFED on Instagram and Twitter @APFEDorgWebsite : apfed.orgPodcast : apfed.org/podcast or search for Real Talk: Eosinophilic Diseases, wherever you get your podcastsOnline Community: apfed.org/connectionsListen online anytime: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/ or on any podcast player.The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Amanda LeFew, Co-Director of The FPIES Foundation.Amanda LeFew lives with her husband and two daughters in Massachusetts, both children have FPIES. Amanda is a Foundation Founding Member and Executive Co-Director, currently serving as Co-Chair and Medical Liaison of The FPIES Foundation.Today we will discuss with Amanda  her story, FPIES – what it is, symptoms, diagnosis and management. As well as The FPIES Foundation and their role in the community. We also talk about resources and tools for diagnosis, doctors, and more. Community support for parents as well as information on starting a support group.Resource links from The FPIES Foundation:What is FPIES?https://fpiesfoundation.org/about-fpies-3/https://fpiesfoundation.org/is-this-fpies/https://fpiesfoundation.org The FPIES Foundation websitehttps://fpiesday.com Global FPIES Day siteSocial mediahttps://twitter.com/fpiesfoundationhttps://www.facebook.com/FPIESFoundationhttps://www.youtube.com/TheFPIESFoundationFPIES Foundation Support Forum for families https://thefpiesfoundation.hoop.la/FPIES Toolbox https://fpiesfoundation.org/resources/Quick start guide to doctor's visits https://fpiesfoundation.org/doctor-visits/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FPIESFoundation/Twitter:https://twitter.com/fpiesfoundationYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLx49dWjxhkWG2Fi2P1pTg/featuredListen online anytime: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/ or on any podcast player.The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Claire Baker, Senior Communications Director at Beyond Celiac, the leading celiac disease advocacy organization in the United States. Claire was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010. Her symptoms, which included long-term severe anemia, GI problems, brain fog and more, revealed that she may have gone undiagnosed for decades. Today we will discuss with Claire celiac disease – what it is, symptoms, diagnosis and management. As well as Beyond Celiac and their role in the Celiac community. We also talk about:Cross contactGetting "glutened" after removing gluten from dietGetting a proper official diagnosis from medically certified doctors and the pitfalls of self-diagnosis Reading labelsDining OutDiversity Sharing Your StoryResearch and Clinical TrialsHidden sources of gluten such as make-up, medicines and more.Beyond Celiac resources, community initiatives, and where to find them online:Beyond Celiac website is www.BeyondCeliac.org and it's packed with resources and ways to donate and get involved.A handy guide to label reading is here: www.beyondceliac.org/gluten-free-diet/reading-food-labelsBeyond Celiac will have a special initiative this summer that supports three of their big research efforts, which can be found here: www.BeyondCeliac.org/SummerBeyondAnd Beyond Celiac social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondceliacInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondceliacTwitter: https://twitter.com/beyondceliacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/beyondceliacLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-celiacListen online anytime: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/ or on any podcast player.The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Megan Lavin of the recipe site www.AllergyAwesomeness.com She is a published cookbook author of The Allergy Mom’s Lifesaving Instant Pot Cookbook. Two of her four kids have multiple food allergies and asthma, and her oldest has a rare allergic condition called eosinophilic esophagitis or EoE. You can find her and her many top-8-free recipes and tips on day-to-day living with food allergies on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. Today we will discuss with Megan, her children’s first reactions and how she first managed learning not only her role as mother but as a caregiver to children with life-threatening food allergies, and how she juggles that role as a wife in addition to helping the community. Also in this episode:grief in its many forms living with food allergy from diagnosis, exclusion, losing once safe foods, and more. Tips for working successful with your spouse on heavy decisions regarding the care of a life-threatening condition.Having a support system. Preparing children for independence. Walking children through the trials of this life-threatening condition and how to talk to them about their future regarding professions, hopes, dreams, and navigating those with food allergy. E-Cookbooks: https://allergyawesomeness.com/recipe-e-book/The Allergy Moms Lifesaving Instant  Pot Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/Allergy-Moms-Lifesaving-Instant-Cookbook/dp/1624147607/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=allergy+moms+lifesaving+cookbook&qid=1654553833&sr=8-1 Marriage + Food Allergies YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De1BM06u4m0&list=PL0F_0NWsbWk6amQbyufU_wBfnxGuxKWz_&index=2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allergy_awesomeness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllergyAwesomeness/Private Facebook group: Allergy Awesomeness Info Sharing GroupListen online anytime: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/ or on any podcast player.The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Dr. Ratika Gupta, a board certified physician in Internal Medicine and Allergy/Immunology. Dr. Gupta is well published in esteemed journals on various topics. She has been a contributing editor to health magazines and board exam preparation materials. She loves her patients and teaching through different modalities, including the book she co-authored, “What? I could be allergic to that?”. Today we will discuss with Dr. Gupta all things eczema! How and why does it happen, is it a warning for other issues in the body, and how can you treat it? www.thebebaby.com@the.bebaby@whaticouldbeallergictothatListen online anytime: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/ or on any podcast player.The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Dr. Hoyt of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Dr. Hoyt is a board certified allergist who leads the Institute, and has a husband that has food allergy. She has been practicing academic, evidence-based medicine for over a decade. Prior to medical school, she earned a degree in nutrition, so she is well versed in navigating the complexities of food allergies. She then completed training and earned board-certifications in internal medicine, pediatrics, and allergy & immunology.Today we will discuss with Dr. Hoyt immunotherapy, often referred to as OIT or Oral Immunotherapy. The pros, the cons, and answer the question – is there a cure for food allergy? As mentioned as a resource to find an allergist in your area, offering OIT: https://fastoit.org/oit-allergists/Food Allergy and Your Kiddo: FoodAllergyAndYourKiddo.com Dr. Hoyt's ebook. Just $9!! https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com/food-allergy-testing-ebook-available-now/Listen online anytime: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/ or on any podcast player. The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Kyle Dine, educator, entertainer, advocate and founder of Equal Eats.I have known Kyle since my son was first diagnosed over 10 years ago. Kyle is a pillar of the food allergy community both as an educator, and an entertainer. He’s also a food allergy innovator and positive role model. Kyle has turned his diagnosis into something positive by spreading allergy education to children across the world. He’s visited over 1,000 schools and reached millions! He has 2 CD’s and a crowdfunded DVD. His “pandemic project” was Equal Eats where he aimed to reinvent the dietary card, and mait it more effective and professional than any offered before. The Equal Eats cards are available in 50 languages for 500 allergens.Allergy educator, founder of Equal Eats and allergic since he was a toddler in the 80’s – there is much we can learn from Kyle! He’s allergic to peanut, tree nut, eggs, seafood and mustard.  Today we will discuss with Kyle his personal story growing up nearly his entire life into adulthood with food allergies, how he got into the education and awareness world of food allergies, what it was like to go to school, date, get married and have a family all while managine life-threatening food allergies, and his latest project and how Equal Eats came to be. Kyle Dine Music & Education Website:https://www.kyledine.com Equal Eats Website: https://equaleats.com Travel: Being Prepared vs. Being Ready:https://equaleats.com/blogs/news/travel-with-food-allergies-being-prepared-vs-being-readyAirline Policy Guide:https://www.allergicliving.com/2018/05/15/allergic-livings-airlines-and-allergies-policies-directory/Travelling to China - pictures of my food suitcase!https://foodallergiesrock.wordpress.com/2013/08/04/travelling-to-china-with-food-allergies-2/Onion and Garlic consideration as a "priority allergen" in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/reports-publications/food-labelling/garlic-onions-insufficient-evidence-include-list-priority-food-allergens-canada-systematic-review.htmlListen online anytime: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/ or on any podcast player. The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Gina Mennett Lee, Consultant and Educator, owner of Mennett Lee, Food Allergy Consulting.Gina works both nationally and internationally as a food allergy consultant and educator. Using her education and experience as a former teacher and trained school administrator, she specializes in food allergy management in the school setting. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Bachelor’s degrees in both Elementary and Special Education. She is a parent to a child with food allergies as well as the founder of the non-profit, Food Allergy Education Network. Gina has over a decade of experience working in the food allergy industry.  Widely known for her common sense, fact-based approach to food allergy management and education, Gina has provided education, workshops, and/or consulting services to the food service industry, PTA leaders, school principals and administrators, BOE members, nurses, teachers, paraprofessionals, preschool providers, daycare and home care providers, parents and caretakers. She served as an expert witness in the landmark Iowa food allergy case, Knudsen vs. Tiger Tots Community Child Care Center Corporation.  She is the co-author of the Preschool Food Allergy Handbook and the creator of many popular education tools and resources.  The Preschool Food Allergy Handbook was recently adopted by NYC public preschools and her label reading guide has been used in training of FDA regulators. Helpful Links referenced:Here is a link to the data Massachusetts collects regarding epinephrine use.  Look through it to find specifics on where allergic reactions begin.  Consistently, the majority of reactions occur in the classroom.https://www.mass.gov/lists/life-threatening-allergies-and-anaphylactic-events-in-schoolsGina's original blog post Is Food Really Love:Is Food Really Love? - Mennett LeeMennett Lee Food Allergy Consulting Website: Home - Mennett LeeTwitter: https://twitter.com/MennettLeeLLCFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mennett-Lee-LLC-Food-Allergy-Consultant-Educator-678251398860381/Listen online anytime: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/ or on any podcast player. The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Kathlena, The Allergy Chef. Kathlena has over 200 food allergies and intolerances, and can’t drink most water. The members of her household also have food allergies and special diets, none of them the same. After being told she had 30 days to live, she made it her mission to help the food allergy and special diet communities thrive. Three years from her lowest point, she and her team have published several cookbooks, started a bakery, done local and nationwide outreach, developed hundreds of free recipes and resources, and much more. We also discuss:Overcoming the negatives in diagnosis as well as in the community, to empower not only ourselves but one another. She focuses on the "whole" food restricted as opposed to food allergy, vs food intolerant, vs FPIES, and EOE etc. Instead, to find ways to come together, build community, and find safe foods and recipes. Uptick in community discussion of new allergy diagnosis following COVID or COVID vaccine.Dr Sears alternative schedule reference: https://naturopathicpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Dr.-Sears-alternate-vaccine-schedule.pdfGMO’s, organic food, pollution in environment and other triggers affecting our immune systems. Polarizing choices and that no two people or situations are the same. Do what’s good for YOUR situation, and then support and don’t judge one another whether OIT/vaccines/eating may contains etc. Remember we are all on the same team - the food allergy community... the restricted diet community. We are in this together. Unsolicited advice regarding what to eat, treatments, therapies, and more.How life changing even one allergy friendly recipe can be for someone that is on a restricted diet. Children and adults when noticing body has distaste, and following that to investigate for potential allergies or other issues. Focus on what we can have vs what we cannot have.Water allergy diagnosis, and how she is allergic to what is used to treat water, as opposed to the water itself. What she eats if allergic and intolerance to 200 foodsStop putting one another down and rally even when handle and manage diagnosis different.Her open letter to kids:https://raise.theallergychef.com/an-open-letter-to-children-with-food-allergies-restricted-diets/Instagram: @theallergychefWebsite: www.goraise.netDiscount code for The Food Allergy Talk Podcast listeners: enter "pi50" on goraise.net for 50% off your first month of membership!Listen online anytime: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/ or on any podcast player. The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome 5 special guests. All 5 of my children which include one that is anaphylactic to 9 foods, and his four siblings that have no food allergies. Stetson is anaphylactic to peanut and shellfish since he was a baby, and earlier this year was additionally diagnosed with food allergies to pecan, walnut, oat, garlic, sweet potato, watermelon and pear. His younger siblings include Isabella, Juliette, Genevieve and Sterling. None of the younger siblings have any food allergies. However, they are some of his biggest food allergy advocates.Today we will discuss with Stetson his relationship with his siblings and his thoughts on their advocacy for him, as well as speak with each of his siblings about their thoughts, feelings and experiences in advocating for him. www.foodallergypi.comListen online anytime: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/ or on any podcast player. The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com