Gluten Free Audit for Coeliac Disease: What’s Working & What Needs to Change

A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 183 – Time for a Gluten Free Audit

Welcome back! In today’s solo episode, we’re taking an unexpected but surprisingly helpful detour… into taxes. Yep — sounds dull, but stick with me! As my wife Bec (who handles all the books for my businesses — legend!) and I went through receipts and plans, it got me thinking: this same process can help us check in with how we’re managing coeliac disease and our gluten free lifestyle. So, today I’m inviting you to do a gluten free audit with me.

Living with coeliac disease isn’t a “set and forget” situation. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned gluten free pro, it’s easy to drift into habits that aren’t serving you anymore. Taking time to reflect can make a huge difference — not for perfection, but for progress.

Here are a few powerful questions we’ll explore together:

• What’s going well in your gluten free life?
• Where are you just getting by?
• What habits support you?
• Which ones need a rethink?

To help guide this process, I break the audit into five key areas:

1. Health Check-Ups

When was your last coeliac blood test? Are you staying on top of things like iron, B12, and vitamin D levels? If you’ve been diagnosed, did you get proper follow-up testing? Regular health check-ins keep us informed, empowered, and thriving — not just surviving.

2. Dining Out

Do you feel confident eating out or does it cause stress? Are you asking the right questions, checking menus properly, and setting boundaries when needed? I’ll share some prompts to help you feel more at ease. (And if you haven’t yet, check out my chat with Anthony Dionne on how to dine out gluten free — it’s full of practical tips.)

3. Making Gluten Free Food at Home

Are you stuck in a food rut? Or maybe relying on packaged foods more than you’d like? Let’s look at how you can bring more joy and variety back into your gluten free kitchen. Cooking at home should be safe, nourishing — and fun!

4. Preparation & Planning

Are you prepared for busy days, travel, or unexpected social events? Planning can make life smoother — whether that’s packing safe snacks, prepping meals, or thinking ahead to events. Small changes here can lead to big results.

5. Support Network

Who’s in your corner? Living gluten free can feel isolating. Whether it’s friends, family, online communities, or professionals, having people who get it makes a real difference. And if you’re feeling alone, I want you to know I’m here to support you too.

I’ll also share my own honest reflections — where I’m doing well and where I still have work to do. Because let’s be real: none of us are perfect. That’s not the goal. What matters is checking in, adjusting where needed, and giving ourselves the chance to grow.

Resources mentioned:

• 👩‍💻 Coeliac Australia's follow-up testing guide
• 🎧 Anthony Dionne’s episode: How To Dine Out Safely – Gluten Free Tips
• 🧠 Juliette Thomson Episode - Mental health & coeliac disease discussion

💬 Need support? I’m always here to help you feel less alone. Reach out anytime:
 📸 Instagram: @aglutenfreefamily
👥 Facebook Group: A Gluten Free Podcast Community
📧 Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com

Let’s keep checking in with ourselves and each other — one chat at a time.