How To Think Like A Scientist In Our Coeliac & Gluten Free Lives

A Gluten Free Podcast

Episode 187

This week, we’re flipping the script on how we think about coeliac disease and gluten free living. What if we approached it like a scientist?

I’ve spoken with leading experts like Dr Jason Tye-Din, Olivia Moscatelli and Andrew Williams — all scientists who use trial, error, and objectivity to explore the unknown. While we may not be in a lab, we can use their mindset to navigate our own gluten free lives.

🔍 What Does It Mean to Think Like a Scientist?

Scientists stay curious, objective, and open to being wrong. That mindset can transform how we approach coeliac disease.

Here’s how:

1️⃣ Experimentation
Try new recipes, test restaurant strategies, make mistakes — and learn. Every "failure" is data to refine your approach.

2️⃣ Collecting Data & Problem Solving
Use existing knowledge: trusted resources, recipes, support groups, symptoms tracking, health checklists. Others have done the legwork — tap into that.

3️⃣ Continuous Learning & Staying Objective
Even world-leading experts stay curious and humble. We should too. Let go of ego, embrace new information, and keep evolving.

💡 Why This Matters
Coeliac life can feel restrictive, but a scientific mindset brings flexibility, curiosity and growth. You don’t need to be perfect — just open to learning.

🔜 Next Week
We’re speaking with someone revolutionising gluten free fast food. He’s launching the world’s first dedicated GF fast food chain in the UK. It’s an inspiring story of experimentation and persistence — you won’t want to miss it.

🧪 Final Thought
You don’t need a lab coat to think like a scientist. Just curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to grow.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode

Episode with Anthony Dionne - How To Dine Out Safely With Coeliac Disease 

Understanding the 'may contain gluten' statement blog post

Follow up testing and management for coeliac disease 

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⚠️ This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.

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