I know this title sounds bold. And if you’re newly diagnosed with celiac disease—or in a hard season with your health—this episode might not resonate yet. And that’s okay.

In this episode of Celiac Diaries, I’m sharing why, after living with celiac disease for many years, I can honestly say it was the best thing that ever happened to me—not because it’s easy, but because it forced me to learn how to truly take care of myself.

We talk about how celiac disease taught me to listen to my body, expand my understanding of health and nutrition, and think about wellness as something I’m responsible for long-term. I share how being strict with a gluten-free diet became an act of self-respect rather than deprivation, and how living with an autoimmune disease taught me discipline, self-advocacy, and accountability that now show up in every area of my life.

This episode is not about toxic positivity. You can do everything right and still get glutened—and that doesn’t mean you failed. We talk about control, anxiety, self-compassion, releasing perfection, and why consistency over time matters more than getting everything right.

I also cover:

• Why celiac forced me to stop people-pleasing and start setting boundaries

• How navigating the healthcare system taught me to trust myself and keep learning

• The emotional growth that comes from living with an invisible illness

• News of the Week: A new bipartisan bill—the Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Act—that could expand insurance coverage for nutrition therapy for people with celiac disease

This is just my personal experience—but my hope is that it helps you feel less alone, more empowered, and more confident advocating for your health.

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I’m not a medical professional. Everything I share is based on my personal experiences living with celiac disease. Please consult your doctor for medical advice specific to your health.

This week on Celiac Diaries, I’m joined by food allergy advocate and creator Mia Silverman (@allergieswithmia), who lives with 50+ food allergies.

We get into the parts of food allergies that people don’t talk about enough — the anxiety, the financial burden, the mental load, and the constant need to advocate for yourself in situations like flying, traveling, and eating out.

We also talk about:
– The reality of traveling and flying with food allergies
– The psychology behind food allergy anxiety
– Studying psychology at Columbia
– Mia’s delayed anaphylactic reaction to her Hazelnut food challenge
– And yes… Mia’s surprisingly allergy-friendly Chipotle order

Whether you live with celiac, food allergies, or love someone who does — this conversation will change how you think about food, safety, and self-advocacy.

✨ New episodes every Wednesday!Make sure to like, subscribe, and comment to help more people in the celiac/ allergy community find these conversations. 💛Connect with me:Podcast IG & TikTok: @celiacdiariespodLucia's Instagram: @lucia.cordarooFollow Mia: @allergieswithmia⭐ If you found this episode helpful, please rate & review — it helps more gluten-free listeners find the show!Musicmusic provided by epidemic sound.DisclaimerI’m not a medical professional. Everything I share is based on my personal experiences living with celiac disease. Please consult your doctor for medical advice specific to your health.

Cheating, Growing Up Gluten-Free, NYC in our 20s, & Finding Discipline (A Celiac Girlie Chat) with Lex Decker of @NYCButGlutenFree

In today’s episode, we’re having the ultimate Celiac Girlie Chat — covering cheating on the gluten-free diet, what it was really like growing up gluten-free, navigating life in NYC in our 20s, and how we’ve both learned to find discipline while still having a fun, full social life.

I’m joined by Lex Decker, the creator behind NYC But Gluten Free, and we realized we have so much in common: diagnosed around age 10, sick kid era, trying to make gluten-free life work before it was popular, becoming content creators, and running as 20-something women with celiac disease in NYC.

We get into:

✨ Cheating on the gluten-free diet & why people do it

✨ Childhood diagnosis stories

✨ Growing up gluten-free

✨ Balancing social life, dating, eating out & celiac discipline

✨ Building her gluten-free community IRL

✨ Hate comments + misconceptions about celiac

✨ Behind the scenes of ⁨@NYCButGlutenFree

⁩ ✨ Running with celiac disease & how it impacts training

✨ Hidden gluten-free gems in NYC

✨ And SO many relatable celiac girlie moments

Whether you were diagnosed young, just starting your gluten-free journey, or you’re simply a 20-something navigating wellness in NYC, this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and not alone.

Listen in for validation, laughter, real talk, and the reminder that living with celiac disease doesn’t have to define you — it can empower you.

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Chelsea Callahan Opens Up About Autoimmune Disease in Her 30s, Running Marathons & Life on YouTube

This week on Celiac Diaries, I’m joined by my first non-celiac guest — NYC YouTuber Chelsea Callahan — for a raw conversation about living with autoimmune disease in your 30s. Chelsea opens up about her diagnosis with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, dealing with brain fog and fatigue, and what it’s like sharing her health online with over 100K subscribers. We also talk about marathon running with chronic illness and her tips for how to honor your body while training. Whether you have celiac disease, another autoimmune condition, or are simply trying to take better care of yourself, this is one of those episodes that will make you feel seen and supported.

Topics we get into:
• Autoimmune disease in your 30s
• Living with Hashimoto’s & hypothyroidism
• Brain fog, fatigue & advocating for yourself
• Marathon training with chronic illness
• How Chelsea shares her life authentically on YouTube

If you deal with chronic illness — or love Chelsea’s content — this episode is for you. 💛

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No Gluten Gabby Gets Real: Mental Health, Gluten Grief, Drug Trials & Dating with Celiac

Today on Celiac Diaries, I’m joined by the one and only No Gluten Gabby — one of the most recognizable creators in the gluten-free community. In this raw and honest conversation, Gabby opens up about:

• 🌿 Turning celiac disease into a full-time career• 🔬 Participating in a celiac drug trial• 📅 Her 2020 diagnosis story• 🧠 Mental health, anxiety & chronic illness• 💔 Gluten grief & processing the lifestyle change• ⚡ Neurological celiac symptoms• ❤️ Dating with celiac• 🗺️ Regional differences in gluten-free options across the U.S.

If you live with celiac disease, are newly diagnosed, or love someone who’s gluten-free, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Gabby is such a trusted, thoughtful voice in this space — and this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and more empowered than ever.

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This week on Celiac Diaries, I’m joined by NYC-based gluten-free chef & creator Matt Weinstein, who opens up about what no one tells you about living with celiac disease — from navigating cross-contamination to managing the emotional and financial costs of being gluten-free.

Matt shares his journey of being diagnosed at 21, working on a cruise ship just months later, and eventually finding community through gluten-free cooking and storytelling. As a queer, Jewish content creator living with celiac disease, he brings a unique perspective to how identity, culture, and chronic illness intersect. Known online as @glassofweinstein, he’s passionate about spreading awareness, combating myths, and challenging disparities in how people experience celiac disease.

💚 Topics We Cover:
• What people misunderstand about celiac disease• The emotional and financial burden of being gluten-free• Identity, inclusion, and the gluten-free community• Gluten-free baking & NYC restaurant recs• Celiac Camp

🎧 Listen in for real talk, relatable stories, and inspiration for anyone navigating life with celiac disease.

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This week on Celiac Diaries, I’m getting real about what it’s actually like to live with celiac disease — and what I wish my friends and family truly understood.

Living with celiac means constantly thinking about food, cross-contamination, and how every meal might affect your health. But it also means navigating social situations, feeling misunderstood, and sometimes feeling like a burden — even when people mean well.

In this episode, I open up about the emotional, physical, and social sides of celiac disease — and share what truly helps when you have someone in your life with celiac.

If you have celiac, this is the episode to share with your friends and family. 💌

💬 Topics:
– What celiac disease actually is
– Why even crumbs matter
– How to support someone with celiac
– What I wish people would stop saying
– Finding normalcy again

🍲 Gluten-Free Fav of the Week: Springbone

🎧 Hosted by Lucia Cordaro, creator of Celiac Diaries — where we get real about gluten-free life, gut health, and feeling good from the inside out.

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Today on Celiac Diaries, I’m joined by Natasha Badger, a NYC-based tech marketer living with Celiac Disease and Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) — and balancing a gluten- and dairy-free lifestyle in the corporate world.

Natasha opens up about her diagnosis journey in college, what it was like getting glutened the day she moved to New York, and how she’s learned to navigate food allergies, work events, and travel while thriving in her career.

We talk about:

🍽️ What she eats day-to-day as a gluten- and dairy-free professional

💼 How to handle corporate events & client dinners with food restrictions

💬 Tips for talking to coworkers about celiac

✈️ Her gluten-free travel essentials

🧠 Why gluten-free brands need to market responsibly

It’s a grounded, honest conversation about self-advocacy and finding balance while living gluten and dairy free in NYC.

Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:42 News of the Week3:13 Gluten Free Fav of the Week5:05 Rapid Fire Questions8:17 Natasha's Diagnosis Story17:17 Day in the Life of Eating Gluten & Dairy Free21:40 Challenges of Celiac & Food Allergies in Corporate Life & How to Advocate for Yourself at Work31:45 Brand Responsibility with Gluten Free Labeling36:27 Getting Glutened the Day she Moved to NYC39:06 Closing

✨Let’s ConnectFollow the podcast on Instagram:⁠ @celiacdiariespod⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ @lucia.cordaroo⁠Subscribe to the Podcast on YouTube:⁠ Celiac Diaries Podcast⁠Subscribe to my YouTube Channel:⁠ Lucia Cordaro⁠Follow the podcast on TikTok:⁠ @celiacdiariespod⁠Follow me on TikTok:⁠ @lucia.cordaro⁠ ⭐ If you found this episode helpful, please rate & review — it helps more gluten-free listeners find the show!Musicmusic provided by epidemic sound.DisclaimerI’m not a medical professional. Everything I share is based on my personal experiences living with celiac disease. Please consult your doctor for medical advice specific to your health.