A Gluten Free Podcast
Do you have coeliac disease or are you gluten free for other health reasons? You've come to the right place: A Gluten Free Podcast! I'm your host Ben & in this is weekly show we'll explore all things gluten free. I share stories of people doing helpful & inspiring things in the gluten free community while sharing my own story along the way. So whether you have coeliac disease like me, you’re gluten free for other reasons or you simply want to learn more about the gluten free diet, this is your show. My aim is to raise coeliac disease & gluten free awareness: one chat at a time! Thanks for being here gluten free fam 💪
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A Gluten Free Podcast
How To Navigate Coeliac Disease In Children with The Coeliac Connection Founder & Author of the Ebook 'Surviving the First Year of Childhood Coeliac Disease', Joanne Wynne
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 202
My guest on today’s episode is founder of The Coeliac Connection and author of the Ebook “Surviving the first year of childhood coeliac disease”, Joanne Wynne. We’ll talk about Joanne's daughter’s coeliac disease diagnosis, how the diagnosis impacts the family as a whole and tips for parents navigating coeliac disease and gluten free life for their children.
What we’ll cover:
* Introducing Joanne Wynne
* Jo’s daughter’s coeliac disease symptoms
* Jo’s own gluten free journey
* Jo given incorrect and misleading advice from a health professional prior to her daughter’s coeliac disease diagnosis
* Jo’s daughter’s gluten challenge
* Jo’s daughter’s coeliac disease gastroscopy results
* How Jo’s daughter's coeliac disease diagnosis impacted her family’s life
* How Jo's family adjusted to the diagnosis and keep their daughter safe
* How the family embraced the coeliac disease diagnosis
* Suport networks
* How Jo navigated the emotional toll of coeliac disease with her daughter
* Importance of looking after yourself and loved ones when a coeliac disease diagnosis happens in the family
* Strategies and tips for parents navigating coeliac disease blood tests for their children
* Tips and strategies for helping children get through the gluten challenge
* Preventing cross contamination in the home kitchen
* Gluten free pantry staples
* How to approach your child’s coeliac disease at school, parties, playdates, etc
* Communication and advocating at events for your child with coeliac disease
* Online resources
* Joanne’s advice on dealing with a new diagnosis for their child
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