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Kayla King (@celiacwithkayla) joins us on Don't Feed the Fear this week for an open and candid conversation about the realities of living with celiac disease. Kayla is a young celiac influencer who speaks candidly about her experiences growing up with celiac disease. Together, we explore the challenges and triumphs of dating, traveling, and developing self-confidence while managing a chronic condition. She also opens up about her journey with binge eating disorder and the connection between celiac and mental health.

This conversation is full of honesty, courage, and resilience — and I’m deeply grateful for Kayla’s willingness to share her story so openly. Whether you’re a parent, a young adult with celiac, or someone who wants to better understand the emotional side of living gluten-free, this episode offers valuable insight and hope.

Trigger warning: This conversation may be a difficult listen for those whose lives have been impacted by eating disorders.

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FAACT Allergy Summit

Gluten-Free Expos & Events - Wicked Gluten Free

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This episode of Don’t Feed the Fear opens our month-long focus on celiac disease with a powerful conversation featuring father and son advocates Jon and Jax Bari. Together, they share their personal experiences with celiac and the urgent need for systemic change—from increased research funding to clearer gluten labeling.

We discuss how advocacy at the family level can create ripples of awareness in schools, communities, and even at the national policy level. Jon and Jax’s story highlights both the daily challenges of living with celiac and the hope that comes from pushing for a safer, more informed future.

For anyone living with or caring for someone with celiac, this episode will leave you informed and inspired to get involved.

Celiac Journey - Celiac Disease Advocacy & Education
Social Media: @celiacjourney and @glutenfinds_pa

Celiac Awareness Night at the Phillies game against the Kansas City Royals on 9/12/25:
https://mlb.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=MLB_MPV&orgid=21#/sales_group_code;salesGroupId=8314


ADINA Act – A federal bill, requiring plain language labeling, for all top food allergens and gluten containing grains in medication.

Gluten-Free Expos & Events - Wicked Gluten Free

Special thanks to Kyle Dine for permission to use his song The Doghouse for the podcast theme!
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-Facebook: Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, Food Allergy Anxiety Psychologist
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Heading back to school can feel stressful for families managing food allergies. Last year, new recommendations for food allergy management in schools were released, offering schools a roadmap for keeping students safe and included. In this episode, I’m joined by Christine Creter to break down what they mean, how they can be applied, and how parents can utilize them to support their child’s safety and success at school. We hope that as your school year is getting started, this episode will give you practical takeaways to help you breathe a little easier this school year.

FAMS Recommendations: FAMS_ExpertRecs_English_9.18_Final.pdf

Effective Employee Engagement Programs With Creter Group

Special thanks to Kyle Dine for permission to use his song The Doghouse for the podcast theme!
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In this heartfelt and honest conversation, I sit down with Lyndsie Iiams, a fellow homeschooling food allergy mom and social media creator, to talk about how our journeys led us to educate our children at home. Neither of us ever expected to homeschool, but food allergies reshaped how we viewed our children’s safety, learning environment, and emotional well-being.

We discuss the myths about homeschooling, the challenges, the unexpected joys we’ve discovered, and why our decisions were not driven solely by fear. We share our deep respect for teachers and the incredible work they do, while acknowledging that for our families, this path has been a better fit for our families.

Whether you’re a food allergy parent curious about homeschooling, a professional supporting these families, or simply someone interested in alternative education, this episode offers perspective, encouragement, and practical considerations for making informed choices.

Special thanks to Kyle Dine for permission to use his song The Doghouse for the podcast theme!
www.kyledine.com

Find Dr. Whitehouse:
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-Facebook: Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, Food Allergy Anxiety Psychologist
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With only 14 foods she can eat safely, Jenna Gestetner could have built a life defined by restriction. Instead, she’s chosen to create one rich in joy, connection, and possibility. Living with MCAS, POTS, and multiple food allergies, she shares how she’s learned to honor her body’s needs without letting her diagnosis dictate her happiness. In this episode, Jenna shares how she navigates the mental health aspects of her medical needs, and why she focuses on what she can do rather than what’s off-limits. Her story is a bright reminder that thriving is possible and has little to do with how much is on the menu.

Find Jenna on all social media platforms @jennaxhealth
About me | Jenna x Health

Special thanks to Kyle Dine for permission to use his song The Doghouse for the podcast theme!
www.kyledine.com

Find Dr. Whitehouse:
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Meenal Lele is the founder and CEO of Hanimune Therapeutics, which she founded with the aim of developing food allergy preventative products. The company's goal is to create solutions for parents preventing food allergies and doctors seeking better options to support tolerance. The company's commercial branch Lil' Mixins provides products making early allergen introduction to infants in a safe and controlled manner.

In our conversation we explore her groundbreaking innovations in creating "non-allergenic" peanuts and other top allergens and the vital connection between the gut microbiome, allergy development, and mental health. We also explore how anxiety plays a role in allergy management and treatment, and her perspective on how reducing anxiety around this might benefit patients.

Lele's book The Baby and the Biome is a great resource for anyone interested in prevention and microbiome health.
The Baby and the Biome a book by Meenal Lele and Cezmi Akdis - Bookshop.org US

Resource Hub – Lil Mixins
Hanimune Therapeutics

Preventing Food Allergies in Infants Guide by foodallergyprevention.org and FARE: Clinician-Guide_FAPrev_2.24.pdf

Special thanks to Kyle Dine for permission to use his song The Doghouse for the podcast theme!
www.kyledine.com

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In this episode, Dr. Whitehouse is joined by an inspiring young adult living with multiple food allergies, Mia Silverman. Mia shares her journey of navigating the world with confidence, resilience, and clarity. Together, they discuss what it really looks like to say “yes” to life, while still taking precautions and honoring the realities of her medical needs.

From dealing with bullying to building meaningful friendships and dating with food allergies, to tackling food challenges and managing the emotional ups and downs along the way, this episode is packed with practical insights and deep validation for anyone growing up allergic or raising someone who is.

Mia shares her favorite tools, perspectives, and voices in the allergy advocacy space, leaving listeners with both encouragement and resources they can turn to.

Allergies With Mia
@allergieswithmia

Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team | FAACT
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America | AAFA | Home
FARE Teen Advisory Group - FoodAllergy.org

CA Restaurant menu labeling bill (SB 68) addie tells all | food allergy

Dr. Zachary Rubin @rubin_allergy
Dr. Ruchi Gupta @drruchigupta_
Dr. Payel Gupta @nycdoctor (Co-host @theitchpodcast)

Miss Allergic Reactor - The No.1 Resource for Travelers with Food Allergies to Safely Navigate The World (@miss_allergic_reactor)
Food Allergy Cards | Translation Cards in 52 Languages – Equal Eats
Top 9 Allergen-Free Meat Sticks & Snacks | Lorissa's Kitchen
Abe's Muffins
Welcome to MadeGood - United States – MadeGoodFoods-USA

SPOKIN food allergy app

Special thanks to Kyle Dine for permission to use his song The Doghouse for the podcast theme!
www.kyledine.com

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In this special birthday episode of Don’t Feed the Fear, I’m pausing to reflect on a whirlwind year, both personally and professionally. I answer some of the questions I get most often, including what inspired the name of the podcast, what I’ve learned through a year of growth, grief, and gratitude, and how nervous system work continues to shape everything from allergy management to parenting to healing.

As we continue to discuss the choices that we do have in managing allergies well, I share how I use the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) with my own family and clients to help regulate the nervous system after chronic stress and trauma, and an invitation to join me for a group experience this fall. Plus, I open up about what’s next for the show, and why even the good things in life require rest, recalibration, and intentional nervous system care.

Thank you to all the amazing guests who joined me this year to get the podcast off to such a great start! I loved meeting each of you, learned so much from you, and look forward to staying in touch!

You can follow me on Instagram @thefoodallergypsychologist

For info about my upcoming groups or any other aspect of my work, check out my website www.thefoodallergypsychologist.com
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Connect — Amanda Whitehouse Phd

Special thanks to Kyle Dine for permission to use his song The Doghouse for the podcast theme!
www.kyledine.com

Find Dr. Whitehouse:
-thefoodallergypsychologist.com
-Instagram: @thefoodallergypsychologist
-Facebook: Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, Food Allergy Anxiety Psychologist
-welcome@dramandawhitehouse.com