Allergy Dragon's Lair Podcast

Chef Martha Morgan

Join Chef Martha and her literal Celiac sister Cindy in the Allergy Dragon’s Lair as they discuss their lives. Chef Martha also invites special guests from the specialty diet and allergy community to share their life experiences in the Lair. We hope to bring more awareness to specialty diets and food allergies by sharing our personal stories with everyone. Allergy Dragon believes we are more than the foods we can’t eat, and we all deserve a delicious seat at the table. About the Host: Martha Morgan is a Specialty Diet & Allergy Chef and the creator of Allergy Dragon. Chef Martha started cooking in restaurants with her first job at 16; in 2014, she switched to institutional food services in a healthcare setting and officially created Allergy Dragon in 2019. Chef Martha has now been cooking professionally for almost 30 years. In 2003 she became a reluctant food allergy chef due to her youngest 1st anaphylactic reaction at 9 months old to strawberries, and their allergy list has now grown to over 30 food allergies. Finally, in 2009, Martha became a gluten-free chef due to her and two of her children’s Celiac disease diagnoses. Martha has made it her mission to advocate for Food Allergies and Celiac disease and share her belief that everyone deserves to eat delicious food. Chef Martha Created Allergy Dragon to help bridge the gap between safe and delicious food.

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Join Us At The Allergy Table With Lindiwe Lewis In This Ep 7 Of The Allergy Dragon's Lair Podcast S3
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Join Us At The Allergy Table With Lindiwe Lewis In This Ep 7 Of The Allergy Dragon's Lair Podcast S3
Come and Join Lindi and me at the allergy table in this episode of The Allergy Dragon's Lair. In season 3, Episode 7, I catch up with a long-distance friend who happens to have food allergies. Lindiwe Lewis is the creator of The Allergy Table, which started as a blog and turned into so much more. Lindiwe shares how her 10 years as a Content Creator have helped create connection, balance, and healing for her life as well as others.  Being a stroke survivor, having multiple food allergies, sharing advice online, advocating, and dealing with anxiety is no small feat for anyone. Lindiwe does it with so much strength, humor, and genuine care you can't help but feel welcomed at The Allergy Table.  More About Our Guest:Lindiwe Lewis is the founder and face behind The Allergy Table. She started this blog as an outlet for her frustrations living with allergies, but what she found was a community of amazing, strong, kind humans who understood her allergies like no one has before. While allergies are a massive part of her life, they are not the only thing that defines Lindiwe. She is a storyteller with a passion for community, fitness, writing, performing, pancakes, and F.R.I.E.N.D.S.Find Lindiwe and  @lifeattheallergytable2861   on YouTubeLink To Life At The Allergy Table Website https://theallergytable.co.uk/missionSocial IG    / the.allergytable  Facebook     / theallergytable-110101293673372  Links For Chef Martha Morgan Allergy Dragon  https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #podcast #foodFor more information: Allergy Dragon https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #allegydragonslair #celiacsisters #foodallergies #glutenfree
Caili Elwell Is In The Allergy Dragon's Lair & We Discuss How Do We Make It Better? Season 3 EP5
Apr 23 2024
Caili Elwell Is In The Allergy Dragon's Lair & We Discuss How Do We Make It Better? Season 3 EP5
In this episode of Allergy Dragon's Lair, I am joined by Caili Elwell. We discuss life as fellow Allergy Moms and How Do We Make It Better?  Have you ever considered how we can make our lives better, or our children's lives better all, while living with allergies? Caili has definitely thought about this and shares her perspective, and passion for being the change. Caili is the creator of Mother Eats Proper and the driving force behind the documentary How Do We Make It Better.  A documentary that will help fill the disconnects between our daily lives and medical care. It is a documentary made by us and for us. Listen to this episode to find out how you can support the making of this documentary, and be part of the change. How Do We Make it Better starts with all of us living with allergies. Please like this episode, review it and subscribe.Caili Elwell is a speaker, writer, nutritionist, and holistic life coach who works with influencers, food brands, chefs, markets, wellness establishments, and hospitality owners and managers through her company, Mother Eats Proper. #allergydragon #podcast #foodlover  To Learn More about our Guests, please click the links below.IG @mothereatsproperWebsite & Documentary https://mothereatsproper.com/Learn More About Allergy Dragon https://linktr.ee/allergydragonFor more information: Allergy Dragon https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #allegydragonslair #celiacsisters #foodallergies #glutenfree
The Allergy Dragon's Lair Podcast Kids In The Kitchen With Gayle From Allergy Force  Season 3 EP3
Mar 12 2024
The Allergy Dragon's Lair Podcast Kids In The Kitchen With Gayle From Allergy Force Season 3 EP3
Gayle Rigione, a fellow allergy Mom and friend and the CEO of Allergy Force, brings her unique perspective to The Allergy Dragon's Lair for this episode. We delve into our personal experiences of involving our kids in the kitchen, sharing the lessons we've learned and the victories we've celebrated. Gayle and I emphasize the importance of kitchen involvement for all kids, particularly those with allergies. We discuss strategies for keeping kids entertained, safe, and engaged from the early years to college. We also share our own journeys of learning to cook as parents, highlighting that no matter your culinary experience, you can impart valuable skills to your children in the kitchen. We point out the wealth of resources available, from cooking videos on YouTube (including a few on Allergy Dragon) to recipes on Allergy Force and virtual cooking classes, all designed to assist parents in this endeavor. We greatly appreciate your support! Please consider subscribing, commenting, sharing, liking, and reviewing this podcast. Your actions can make a significant difference in helping us reach more parents and provide valuable content. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!#allergydragon #podcast #kidsFor more about Gayle & The Allergy Force App, Check out the links below.Website: https://www.allergyforce.com/Google Play:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...Apple app store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/allergy...  More About Allergy Dragon: https://linktr.ee/allergydragonFor more information: Allergy Dragon https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #allegydragonslair #celiacsisters #foodallergies #glutenfree
Allergy Dragon's Lair Podcast Living Out Loud With Kentucky Native Melissa Gregory Rue Season 3 EP2
Mar 3 2024
Allergy Dragon's Lair Podcast Living Out Loud With Kentucky Native Melissa Gregory Rue Season 3 EP2
I am joined in the Allergy Dragon’s Lair with Melissa Gregory Rue a super cool friend of mine. Melissa shares her battle with autoimmune conditions Lyme disease, and still creating films along the way. This episode was recorded in fall of 2023, but I have been fighting my struggles with autoimmune disease as well. The conversation was so amazing I had trouble editing down to my average 30-minute max, and as you can see, this is a bit of a more extended episode. More about Melissa:Melissa Gregory Rue is a film writer, director, and producer based in Louisville, Kentucky.   She grew up on a cattle and tobacco farm in Bourbon County, Ky., long before smoking was out and Bourbon was cool. Melissa earned her M.A. in English Literature from Portland State University and a certificate in filmmaking from The Northwest Film Center. After three decades in Portland, Oregon, she moved back to Kentucky at the beginning of the pandemic to be closer to family. Her feature documentary, Live Out Loud, premiered at Dances With Films in Hollywood in 2022.  The movie was awarded Best Human Rights Film by the Amsterdam International Film Festival and Best Civil Rights Themed Film by New York’s IO Film Festival.  As a filmmaker living with chronic Lyme and autoimmune disease, Melissa is eager to get started on her next documentary that will advocate for better access to treatment for the many people living with those disabilities.  Find Melissa:https://melissagregoryrue.com/Chef Martha Morgan of Allergy Dragon : https://linktr.ee/allergydragonBe Advised: The views expressed here on our show are the personal opinions and life experiences of ours and our guests. We are not healthcare providers or doctors. Please seek advice from your health care professional for any diagnosis or changes to your health care plan.   #allergydragon #Podcast #filmFor more information: Allergy Dragon https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #allegydragonslair #celiacsisters #foodallergies #glutenfree
Allergy Dragon's Lair Podcast Louisville Community With Zoe Of Invisibly Allergic Blog Season 3 Ep1
Feb 22 2024
Allergy Dragon's Lair Podcast Louisville Community With Zoe Of Invisibly Allergic Blog Season 3 Ep1
A new season of Allergy Dragon's Podcast is back. We start things off this year with an allergy friends episode featuring Zoe of Invisibly Allergic Blog.  Join us in the Allergy Dragon's Lair as we reflect on the previous year and gear up for this new year of the Dragon. In this episode, we wanted to spotlight our local Louisville, Ky, Allergy Community. During this conversation, Zoe and I shared our 1st time going out in Louisville, Ky, and all the places we could go. At times, we get so isolated in this battle. That we forget to look at our own neighborhood. We are fortunate to have this support and options available in our town. We also share our thoughts on labeling and recent losses in our global community.  We also created an in-person group and went over how we want to continue to be part of the change we wish to see in this world. What local businesses or groups help you in your area? Where do you live? Please comment below, subscribe, share, and rate our podcast! Please see the links below to help or learn more about anything we mentioned in this episode.Zoe Invisibly Allergic Blog : https://invisiblyallergic.com/about-i...Annie May Sweet Cafe :  https://www.anniemayssweetcafe.com/The Silly Axe Cafe Go Fund Me :  https://www.gofundme.com/f/4d363-the-...Sis Got Tea :  https://www.sisgotteaky.com/Órla Baxendale : https://people.com/dancer-with-severe...IAAM: Inclusive Allergy & Autoimmune Meet-Up email us at : IAAMLOUISVILLE@GMAIL.COMFor more information: Allergy Dragon https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #allegydragonslair #celiacsisters #foodallergies #glutenfree
Julianne Ponan Joins Me In The Lair To Share How Her Passion & Purpose Lead To Her Creative Nature
Sep 4 2023
Julianne Ponan Joins Me In The Lair To Share How Her Passion & Purpose Lead To Her Creative Nature
Julianne Ponan joined me in this episode of the Allergy Dragon's Lair podcast to share her story of growing up with anaphylaxis. Growing up with allergies has a definite downside. It also fueled the passion that led to her purpose of creating Creative Nature an inclusive food brand. I believe everyone's story in this allergy community is important, and Julianne's is no exception. While speaking with her I am reminded that allergies are a global problem. Only as a united allergy community can we make country, company, and global change happen. Julianne is a very sweet person, and I am honored to be able to have 1st met her virtually in 2020. She is a champion of change by setting labeling, and manufacturing guidelines that every food producer should follow. Great leaders lead by example, and I believe she is all of that. Where do you live in this world of ours? How do you feel about the labeling laws where you are? Please comment below. As you take the time to listen to this episode don't forget to like this episode, subscribe, and share on whatever platform you are listening on.*IMPORTANT NOTE: As of the posting of this episode due to a distribution issue Creative Nature is not available on Amazon US. This is something Creative Nature is looking into, and when distribution is available again in America I will update. In the meantime, check out their website for the most up-to-date information on all products. For more information on our guests, check out the links:Julianne Ponan : https://linktr.ee/julianne.ponanCreative Nature: https://creativenaturesuperfoods.co.uk/Creative Nature IG https://www.instagram.com/creativenat...More About Allergy Dragon: https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #food #allergydragonslairFor more information: Allergy Dragon https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #allegydragonslair #celiacsisters #foodallergies #glutenfree
The Nutrition Coach Pharmacist & I Continue Our Conversation From Last Time in This Long Awaited Part 2  EP13 Season2
Aug 4 2023
The Nutrition Coach Pharmacist & I Continue Our Conversation From Last Time in This Long Awaited Part 2 EP13 Season2
Amy Wilson, AKA The Nutrition Coach Pharmacist, is in The Allergy Dragon's Lair again, and we are continuing our conversation from last time! In this long-awaited Part 2  Amy continues to share with us her energy and knowledge of nutrition and pharmacy. If you didn't get a chance to experience Part 1 Do so now    • ​ @thenutritioncoachpharmacist Is In ...    Amy deep dives into why small changes take time to see, but consistency leads to visual change. Everything is connected, and why just medicine is not always the fix-all to overall health?  Our journeys are different; we all need different prescriptions for better health.  I also asked Amy her opinion on my cooking classes based on the first one she took of mine.  Look out for more collaboration coming soon! More about our guest: The Nutrition Coach Pharmacist, Amy Wilson, is a pharmacist, fitness professional, and certified nutrition coach. She is on a mission to help women realize that perimenopause and menopause are not the end but the beginning. You don’t have to be frumpy, fluffy, or miserable. You can lose weight and get stronger and better. More Info about our Guest: Website : https://amykwilson.com/YT:  @thenutritioncoachpharmacist  IG: @thenutritioncoachpharmacistAbout Allergy Dragon: https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #glutenfree #coachingFor more information: Allergy Dragon https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #allegydragonslair #celiacsisters #foodallergies #glutenfree
Allergy Dragon's Lair Podcast Shares More Than Tea When Arielle Clark Joins Me For This EP12 Season2
Jun 25 2023
Allergy Dragon's Lair Podcast Shares More Than Tea When Arielle Clark Joins Me For This EP12 Season2
In this Allergy Dragon's Lair Podcast episode, I am joined by Sis Got Tea owner Arielle Clark. Sis Got Tea is Louisville, KY's Black-owned, woman-owned, LGBTQ-owned tea business.  Arielle shares her journey with OAS, food allergies, and digestive issues. Do you know what OAS is? If you don't then listen to this episode to find out.   We bond over our shared removal of gallbladder stories. I wish I was half as descriptive as Arielle is when describing the pain of an imploding gallbladder attack.  We discuss some of our healthcare disparities as we know them from personal experience. From living life, brewing tea, and making safe spaces for all , Arielle is a loving force of change.   So brew your favorite cup of tea, and listen to the end to see if you have the answer to her final thought. Comment below if you have an answer for us.I can't wait to have more conversations with Arielle and, of course, drink more tea. Please subscribe to the channel, and leave a review for our podcast. We are more than our specialty diets and food allergies. We all deserve a safe and delicious seat at the table.  More About Sis Got Tea : Website: https://www.sisgotteaky.com/FB :  https://www.facebook.com/sisgotteaky/IG :  https://www.instagram.com/sisgotteaky...Publications From CFAAR: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu... More About Allergy Dragon: https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #SisGotTea For more information: Allergy Dragon https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #allegydragonslair #celiacsisters #foodallergies #glutenfree
Kasey of Key Beverages Joins Me In The Allergy Dragon's Lair To Talk Kefir Water  Season 2 EP11
Jun 9 2023
Kasey of Key Beverages Joins Me In The Allergy Dragon's Lair To Talk Kefir Water Season 2 EP11
Allergy Dragon's Lair believes that everyone deserves a safe and delicious seat at the table. Food is our common ground as human beings, and all of our stories are important. Continuing to celebrate people in my local community in Louisville with this episode. It is June which is Pride month, and I wanted to shine a light on people doing great things in the city where I live, not only in the specialty diet community but in the LGBTQ+ community.  Kasey is the creator of Key Beverages and maker of kefir water, which I truly enjoy drinking.  Kasey joins me in the Allergy Dragon's Lair to explain what kefir water is, where it is made, and why we should try it. Kasey started his company Key Beverages in February 2022 and shares how he took a hobby, and his need for a tasty probiotic option to the next level.  Being someone that lives a gluten-free lifestyle Kasey understands that transparency is the key to success. He breaks down the reformulation process, and ingredients because he truly cares about his consumers. All the flavors of kefir water are gluten-free, allergy-friendly, low sugar, and vegan! If you are local to Louisville, Ky, be sure to grab Kefir water, and make sure to follow the Key Beverages link below.  Contact Key Beverages using the links below.Email : Info@keybevs.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/keybevs/FB: https://www.facebook.com/keybeverages/More From Allergy Dragon:More About Allergy Dragon: https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #podcast  #lgbtqFor more information: Allergy Dragon https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #allegydragonslair #celiacsisters #foodallergies #glutenfree
Jilly G's Gluten-Free YouTube Joins Me In The Allergy Dragon's Lair To Talk & Laugh In EP10 Season2
May 26 2023
Jilly G's Gluten-Free YouTube Joins Me In The Allergy Dragon's Lair To Talk & Laugh In EP10 Season2
It is May, so that means Celiac Awareness Month! Living Gluten-Free is a necessity for those of us with Celiac disease.  Food is a common ground and a need for us all.  For me, as a Chef, it is my love language.  Living with a condition that forces you to be on a special diet doesn't change this. If anything, it makes us rise to the occasion to enjoy every bite more than the last. Our tastes and diet needs are as diverse as our individual stories. My continued goal with Allergy Dragon's Lair Podcast is to bring you the people behind these conditions. We are so much more than the food we can and can't eat. I got to have Jilly G from Jilly G's Gluten-Free YouTube join me for a conversation and lots of laughs in the Lair. We talked about a big surprise here.....Celiac disease and how she was diagnosed. We talk about YouTube, and our mutual friend   @ourheritageworks    , Jilly and I share our love of food, which goes beyond cookbooks and cookie cutters. You must listen to this episode to determine precisely why that sentence makes complete sense. So subscribe, comment, like, and share this episode. Thank you to Jilly for taking the time to share your journey with us. Learn More About Our Guest:Jilly G's YouTube  @jillygsglutenfree4063 IG https://www.instagram.com/jilly_g_gf/...Cookbook https://www.amazon.com/Jilly-Gluten-F... Learn More About Our Mutual Friend:David's YouTube @ourheritageworks David's Episode on Allergy Dragon's Lair    • Allergy Dragon's ...  Learn More About The Host:About Allergy Dragon: https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #food #glutenfreeFor more information: Allergy Dragon https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #allegydragonslair #celiacsisters #foodallergies #glutenfree
Life Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint My Guest, KJ TheCeliathlete Joins Me In The Lair Season 2- EP9
May 19 2023
Life Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint My Guest, KJ TheCeliathlete Joins Me In The Lair Season 2- EP9
So what does an athlete and a chef have in common? In our case, we both are living our lives with Celiac Disease. I virtually met KJ on Instagram @theceliathlete on that platform and her Blog of the same name. KJ shares her journey as an athlete that is meat-free and gluten-free. I found her morning stories of the challenges of weather, lighting, and anything else she posted on IG. Not only funny but inspirational for my day.  Especially on those cold dark mornings, KJ would be posting about the run she had just been on. I would cheer myself out of my cozy bed, saying if she can run in this, then I can at least get up, and go to work!  This episode was so much fun to record. We talked about our mutual connections of living in the Kentuckiana area, our weird bodies, and our love of sushi. KJ reminded me that life is a marathon, not a sprint, and that we can do anything we set our minds. This does not mean I will be running any marathons soon, but I will keep cheering KJ on as she does.  Take the time to watch this episode, share it, and subscribe. More About Our Guest:KJ TheCeliathlete  IG  : https://www.instagram.com/theceliathl...Website  : https://theceliathlete.com/Linkintree : https://linktr.ee/theceliathlete #allergydragon #athlete #celiacFor more information: Allergy Dragon https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #allegydragonslair #celiacsisters #foodallergies #glutenfree
Annie May Joins Me In The Lair To Share Her Sweet Journey With Allergies & Her Cafe Season2 EP7
May 5 2023
Annie May Joins Me In The Lair To Share Her Sweet Journey With Allergies & Her Cafe Season2 EP7
May is a big month for awareness. It is Celiac Awareness Month, Food Allergy and Asthma Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Asian American Pacific Islander Month. To highlight awareness for Celiac disease and food allergies, I am focusing our conversations with Louisville Ky local warriors and advocates. For our first episode this month, I am so excited to have Annie May of Annie May's Sweet Cafe join me in the Allergy Dragon's Lair to share her journey with food allergies, Celiac disease, and running her bakery. Annie May opened the first dedicated gluten-free and Top9Allergy Free Bakery in Louisville, Ky, in 2011. Her journey with Celiac disease and her food allergies led to her creating this bakery. While baking sweet treats is fun, it is not always as easy as one might think to run a bakery. Annie May shares her rises and falls from starting out to opening up the bakery, covid, and now in 2023. We share each other's favorite items she makes, and you can order online!!!! They ship in the US. Check out the link below to how you can order from Annie May's Sweet Cafe. Thank you for listening, Don't forget to subscribe and favorite this podcast!Annie May's Sweet Cafe: https://www.anniemayssweetcafe.com/More About Allergy Dragon: https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #glutenfree #food For more information: Allergy Dragon https://linktr.ee/allergydragon#allergydragon #allegydragonslair #celiacsisters #foodallergies #glutenfree