Best Dr. Riya Podcasts (2026)

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Realize your CAN: New Year Inspiration with Riya Jain 32:39

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Send us a text In this inspiring New Year episode, Riya Jain joins us to share how growing up with food allergies fueled The Land of Can book series. She is a young entrepreneur, author, and food allergy advocate who won a major venture prize at Duke her freshman year to develop her business. Riya also talks about participating in an upcoming docum…

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Sniffing out Safety: Natalie and Harley the Food Allergy Detection Dog 33:25

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Send us a text This episode is a heartwarming and eye-opening look at what life is like with a food allergy detection dog. My guest, Natalie Rice, shares how their family decided to train a peanut detection dog to help manage her daughter's food allergy. Natalie shares how having this remarkable companion has transformed daily life, and how she is …

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Reclaiming Joy in Eating with Lauren Less 27:50

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Send us a text Food should bring joy, comfort, nourishment, and safety, but food allergies and chronic illness often turn food into something stressful, restrictive, or scary. Lauren Less, creator of Less with Laur, is here to talk about her experiences with adult-diagnosed food allergies, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome…

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Bonus Holiday Boundary-Setting Meditation: Finding Your "Yes" and Your "No" 11:32

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Send us a text This 11-minute guided reflection helps food allergic/celiac individuals and food allergy parents pause, reset, and listen to their own internal “yes” and “no” signals during the busy holiday season. Using gentle, polyvagal-informed cues and somatic reflection, you’ll explore what feels nourishing versus uncomfortable and create an in…

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Holiday Communication and Boundaries in Food Allergy Families 42:31

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Send us a text In this special crossover episode, Dr. Whitehouse shares a recent guest appearance on The Itch Podcast (episode 132), where she joined hosts Dr. Payel Gupta and Kortney Kwong Hing for an open and compassionate conversation about navigating difficult family interactions during the holiday season. Together, they unpack how to set and m…

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Bonus Immunotherapy Dosing Meditation for Teens and Adults: Steady and Calm 5:24

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Send us a text This grounding meditation supports tweens, teens, and adults navigating oral immunotherapy (OIT), Tolerance Induction Program (TIP), sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), or any allergy dosing protocol. Using science-based nervous system strategies, you’ll practice shifting from anticipatory anxiety into a steadier, more regulated state—w…

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Bonus Immunotherapy Meditation: My Little Garden 6:55

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Send us a text This gentle, imaginative meditation helps kids feel calmer and more confident during oral immunotherapy (OIT), Tolerance Induction Program (TIP), or sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) allergy dosing. Together with their trusted adult, children visualize their dose as a tiny seed planted in an imaginary garden, growing stronger over time…

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How the Food Allergy Nursing Association (FANA) is Redefining Food Allergy Care 30:36

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Send us a text The Food Allergy Nursing Association (FANA) is celebrating one year of transforming the landscape of food allergy care. In this special anniversary episode, I’m joined by FANA’s president Dr. Olga Kagan, and secretary Sarah Pederson to talk about their mission to elevate nursing education, improve patient care, and establish certifie…

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Bonus Meditation: Cloud Release For Food Allergy Anxiety 10:02

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Send us a text Feel anxious about food allergies? This 10-minute guided meditation helps teens and adults gently observe anxious “what-if” thoughts without being overwhelmed by them. Using a calming sky and drifting clouds visualization, you’ll learn to notice your worries, label them, and watch them float away, without pushing or holding onto them…

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Bonus Kids Relaxation: Silly Animal Thoughts 4:49

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Send us a text This playful 5-minute, science-based meditation helps kids (and their grown-ups!) understand how their brains work, and that not every thought is true. Children learn that just like hearts beat and eyes blink, brains think thoughts: some helpful, some worried, and some downright silly! Together, you’ll explore why anxious thoughts ha…

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Bonus Relaxation for Kids with Food Allergies: Inside My Bubble 8:01

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Send us a text This gentle 5-minute guided meditation helps children with food allergies calm their worries and feel safe in their bodies and their world. Together with a trusted adult, kids will imagine creating a special “bubble of safety” around themselves that travels with them wherever they go. Through simple breathing, imagination, and connec…

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Safe Epi Use in Infants and Toddlers with Dr. Michael Pistiner 23:39

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Send us a text In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Michael Pistiner, pediatric allergist at Mass General for Children, we focus on anaphylaxis management in young children and epinephrine use. Dr. Pistiner walks us through which epinephrine devices are appropriate for infants and toddlers, and demonstrates the best techniques for administering th…

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New Criteria for Infant and Toddler Anaphylaxis with Dr. Michael Pistiner 31:56

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Send us a text In this first of a two-part conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Michael Pistiner, pediatric allergist and Director of Food Allergy Advocacy, Education, and Prevention at Mass General for Children, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Pistiner discusses his work on developing the newly updated criteria for recognizing anaphylaxis in infants and to…

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Connection Not Perfection: Holiday Talk with Megan Lavin 32:40

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Send us a text In this special holiday episode, I welcome Megan Lavin, the creator behind Allergy Awesomeness. She is a trusted voice in the food allergy community, allergy mom of four, and now a morning TV anchor. Together, we explore what it means to create a happy and connected (not perfect) holiday for our families. We also discuss Megan’s rece…

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Gratitude, Grief, and the Gifts We Don't Choose 23:29

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Send us a text In this deeply personal Thanksgiving episode, I reflect on the ways that grief and gratitude are intertwined. This episode is dedicated to my brother Adam on his birthday. Acknowledging Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month, I share how his death reshaped what gratitude means to me. Join me to explore how we create meaning after trauma, …

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Safe to Eat: Devin Sailer's Mission to Change the Food Allergy World 36:59

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Send us a text This inspiring episode features Devin August Sailer, teen allergy advocate and founder of Safe to Eat, an organization providing Top 9 and gluten free foods to domestic violence and emergency housing shelters in upstate New York. We talk about what it's like navigating the world with food allergies as a young person, how Safe to Eat …

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Living Out Loud While Invisibly Allergic with Zoe Slaughter 44:34

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Send us a text In this episode I am joined by Zoë Slaughter, the influencer behind the Invisibly Allergic blog and social media accounts and author of the upcoming book by the same name. Zoë shares candidly about her airborne and contact reactivity, her experience using the new nasal epinephrine Neffy, and how she has navigated a safe work place. W…

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Why Social Anxiety in Food Allergies Deserves Attention with Dr. Melissa Engel 33:35

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Send us a text Food allergies don’t just bring the fear of anaphylaxis. They also bring unique social challenges that are often overlooked. In this episode, I sit down with psychologist clinician and researcher Dr. Melissa Engel, whose recently published paper introduces a new model for understanding social anxiety related to food allergies. We dis…

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Behavioral Health Insights with FAACT's Emery Brown 50:26

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The ADINA Act: Fighting for Allergen & Gluten Labeling in Medications 42:21

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Send us a text In this episode of Don’t Feed the Fear, the family behind the ADINA Act joins me to talk about the federal bill's recently reintroduction to Congress. The Act seeks to require clear labeling of the Top 9 food allergens and gluten in prescription and over-the-counter medications. It's a critical step toward safety and transparency for…

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Diagnosed Celiac During the Pandemic: Gabby Hemond on the Importance of Community 42:59

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Send us a text In this episode of Don’t Feed the Fear, Gabby Hemond (@noglutengabby) joins us to talk about being a young celiac influencer diagnosed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about the unique challenges of navigating a new diagnosis in young adulthood during the global shutdown, the insecurities and uncertainties that cam…

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Suki the Gluten-Detection Dog and Her Celiac Human, Kendra Williams 37:38

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Send us a text This week on Don’t Feed the Fear, I’m joined by Kendra Williams, who lives with celiac disease and has a gluten detection dog Suki trained to keep her safe. In this conversation, we talk about when a food allergy detection dog is a good fit, the role Suki plays in daily life, and how this unique partnership has reduced anxiety and in…

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Candid Conversations about Celiac with Kayla King 41:18

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Send us a text 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, traveli…

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Celiac Journey's Advocacy: The Bari Family's Call for Change 39:31

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Send us a text 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 h…

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Safer Schools: Christine Creter on the Food Allergy Management in Schools Recommendations 43:01

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Send us a text 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, …

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Our unexpected paths to homeschooling: Exploring our options with Lyndsie Iiams 46:54

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Send us a text 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 environ…

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Finding Freedom Beyond Food with Jenna Gestetner 48:50

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Send us a text 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 happ…

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Innovations to Improve Food Allergy Prevention and Care with Meenal Lele 43:30

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Send us a text 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 pro…

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Mia Silverman on Choosing a Vibrant Life with Allergies 46:07

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Send us a text 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 reali…

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One Year of Don't Feed the Fear: Birthday Episode 23:04

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Send us a text 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 contin…

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Building Bravery: Tackling Allergy Anxiety with Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard 45:21

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Send us a text In this week's chat about choices, psychologist/researcher Dr. Katharine Dahlsgaard and your host Dr. Whitehouse explore what we can do about the emotional side of food allergies, exploring when everyday anxiety crosses the line into specific phobia and how to address it. Dr. Dahlsgaard walks us through her research demonstrating tha…

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Creating a Healthy Food Foundation with Children's Dietitian Lucy Upton 53:28

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Send us a text In this episode, host Dr. Whitehouse welcomes dietitian-author Lucy Upton @childrensdietitian to explore developing healthy relationships with food. Topics discussed include: Nervous system–informed eating strategies Safe and science-backed early allergen introduction The gut-brain-axis, vagus nerve, and mental health connection Medi…

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Ilana Golant & the Food Allergy Fund: Turning Donations into Discoveries 51:23

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Send us a text In this World Allergy Week episode, I'm joined by Ilana Golant, Founder and CEO of the Food Allergy Fund. She exposes the significant gap between the prevalence of food allergies and the amount of research dollars devoted to this. Ilana shares how the FAF is stepping into this gap, ensuring that every dollar donated goes directly to …

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How to Talk to Children About Food Allergies and Death 41:50

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Send us a text This challenging and important episode concludes our spring season, "I Don't Want to Talk About It." We tackle one of the most difficult questions food-allergic families may face: “Could I die from my food allergy?” Though we hesitate to bring it up, kids often overhear scary headlines, which there have been far too many of recently.…

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Food Allergies and Kissing Part 3: Charlotte's Story 34:54

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Send us a text This episode is the third in a series of recent discussions about Food Allergies and Intimacy. I encourage you to listen to Parts 1 and 2 to provide the medical background and social/emotional context for this episode. In this deeply touching conversation, I sit down with Portia Barton, whose tween daughter Charlotte tragically died …

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Father’s Day Tribute with Thomas Silvera of the Elijah-Alavi Foundation 55:50

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Send us a text It was an honor to record this Father's Day and Men's Mental Health month episode with Thomas Silvera, co-founder of the Elijah‑Alavi Foundation. In this discussion, Thomas revisits the tragic passing of his 3-year-old son, Elijah, due to a fatal allergic reaction at daycare, and explore how that loss sparked a nationwide advocacy mo…

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Food Allergies, Dating, and Intimacy with Sloane Miller, Part 2 48:19

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Send us a text In Part 2 of our series on dating and intimacy with food allergies, author and mental health professional Sloane Miller joins me to explore the emotional and social dimensions of navigating relationships while managing food allergies. We delve into the complexities of identity, self-trust, communication, and vulnerability that indivi…

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Food Allergies, Dating, and Intimacy with Dr. Scott Sicherer and Sloane Miller, Part 1 54:23

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Send us a text In this insightful episode of Don't Feed the Fear, researcher/physician Dr. Scott Sicherer and author/food allergy coach Sloane Miller join Dr. Amanda Whitehouse for a panel discussion focusing on the complexities of dating and physical intimacy for individuals with food allergies. The group discusses evidence-based guidelines for ki…

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The Legal Landscape of Food Allergy Accommodations with Laurel Francoeur 33:24

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Send us a text Season 4: I Don't Want to Talk About Politics In this important episode, we’re joined once again by legal advocate and friend of the show, Laurel Francoeur, to unpack the Texas v. Becerra lawsuit—a case brought by 17 states challenging how the federal government enforces Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This law is crucial for …

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Remembering Allison Rose & Saving Lives in Her Honor 44:12

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Send us a text In this special Food Allergy Awareness Week episode, we sit down with Chief Mike and Becca Suhy, the founders of the Allison Rose Foundation. Their vibrant, fun-loving, caring, and slightly mischievous daughter Allison's life was tragically cut short by anaphylaxis during her first semester at college. Through their heartbreak, the S…

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Mothering Through It: Dr. Ruchi Gupta on Guilt & Grace in Food Allergy Parenting 56:17

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Send us a text Season 4: I Don't Want to Talk About It In this special Mother's Day episode, I'm joined by one of the world's leading allergy researchers — who also happens to be a food allergy mom. While Dr. Ruchi Gupta's professional credentials are impressive, today’s conversation focuses on something even more powerful: her personal experience …

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Changing Menus to Save Lives: Robyn and Addie Lao and CA SB 68 ADDE 34:11

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Send us a text Season 4's theme is "I Don't Want to Talk About It." Today, Robyn and Addie Lao and I are talking about it and we hope you'll do more than listen. We hope you'll take action. Mother-daughter advocates Robyn and Addie are the driving force behind California’s proposed Senate Bill 68 Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE), a…

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Grief as a Vital Sign: John Moir's Path from Paramedic to Grief Work 55:10

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Send us a text Welcome to Season 4 of Don't Feed the Fear — a new chapter I'm calling “I Don’t Want to Talk About It.” This season is all about the things we avoid — the fears we carry in silence, the emotions we push down, and the stories we tell ourselves (and sometimes don’t) about life with food allergies. The episode also touches on last seaso…

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Poetry Month and April Fools: Author and Poet Sandra Beasley's Take on Food Allergies and Humor 48:57

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Send us a text This season’s book club episode kicks off National Poetry Month with memoirist and poet Sandra Beasley. She expertly weaves her wit and wisdom on her own experiences into her writing and discussion about life with food allergies. In this episode, we talk about: ✨ Allergies as a punchline or lazy plot device & the impact of these port…

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Hope for Food Allergies: Dr. David Stukus on Allergy Innovations and the Doctor-Patient Connection 46:27

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Send us a text Season 3: Strengthening our Support Systems Renowned allergist Dr. David Stukus joins Dr. Whitehouse to discuss the evolving landscape of allergy treatment and what it means for those living with food allergies. We discuss promising new therapies, advancements on the horizon, and what patients should know about emerging treatment opt…

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Creating a Food Allergy Village with Lisa Rutter of NNMG Food Allergic Families 45:45

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Send us a text In this episode of Don’t Feed the Fear, host Dr. Whitehouse sits down with Lisa Rutter, the founder of NNMG Food Allergic Families (originally No Nuts Moms Group), one of the largest online support communities for food-allergic families. Together, they explore the power of connection in navigating the challenges of food allergy paren…

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Strength in Community: Local Allergy Support with Renata Doerr, GBFAA 42:27

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Send us a text Renata Doerr, a board member of the Greater Buffalo Food Allergy Alliance (GBFAA), joins Dr. Whitehouse to discuss the power of local connections in navigating life with food allergies. Together, they explore how local support networks can make a difference, and the GBFAA's impactful initiatives, including an annual awareness race an…

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A Mind/Body Approach to Food Allergies and Nutrition with Dietician Nishti's Choice 1:01:04

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Send us a text Dr. Whitehouse speaks with Nishti, a dietitian specializing in food allergies, to explore the critical role of early detection and intervention in managing food allergies. They discuss the latest insights on early food introduction and signs of food allergies, the connection between gut health/inflammation/allergies, and the importan…

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The Sweet Relief of Safe Chocolate: Mark Elvidge, CEO of Vermont Nut Free 36:05

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Send us a text Mark Elvidge, the founder of Vermont Nut Free Chocolates shares his journey in creating delicious, allergy-friendly chocolate. From the inspiration behind the brand to the challenges of ensuring safety in manufacturing, Mark shares insights into what it takes to make sweet treats accessible to those with food allergies. They also exp…

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Is a Therapist the Missing Piece in Your Food Allergy Support System? 34:25

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Send us a text Dr. Whitehouse explores therapy as a helpful resource for those navigating the emotional and psychological challenges of living with food allergies. She offers practical guidance on how to know if you can benefit from therapy, how to find and choose a therapist who understands food allergies, and how to determine whether a therapist …