Welcome to the Saying Goodbye to Gluten Podcast!
Join us weekly with our amazing talks and interviews, to empower your GF life so that you can say goodbye to overwhelm, deprivation, and struggle and hello to a delicious GF lifestyle.
The hope is to inspire and motivate each listener to create not just a gluten-free life they need, but a GF life in which they thrive and enjoy!
Let’s say goodbye to gluten for good!
Episode #56: Confidently Traveling the World with Celiac Disease with Special Guest Courtney Radmall
Traveling with Celiac Disease can be scary and may even feel impossible if you have just started living a gluten-free lifestyle.
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with world traveler and fellow gluten-free warrior who shares how she explored the globe with her family—while navigating the challenges of Celiac Disease. From Italy to Japan, she opens up about the highs and hurdles of international travel on a gluten-free diet.
Courtney Radmall is passionate about helping others navigate gluten-free travel with confidence. She was diagnosed with Celiac Disease about 10 years ago. At first, traveling felt overwhelming—packing her own food, researching endlessly, and worrying about finding safe places to eat. But over time, she learned how to prepare, advocate for her needs, and still enjoy incredible experiences with her family.
Recently, they took a round-the-world trip, which came with its challenges, but it showed Courtney that gluten-free travel is not only possible—it can be amazing.
Courtney’s goal is to make travel less stressful and more enjoyable for others with dietary restrictions, so they don’t have to miss out on unforgettable experiences.
Join us in this episode to learn
- How to gain confidence to travel with Celiac Disease
- The easiest (and hardest) countries to travel gluten-free
- What Courtney always packs in her GF travel bag
- Tips for handling tricky food situations abroad
- What to do if you get sick while traveling
- Practical steps to prepare before your trip
Where do you want to plan your next trip?
Episode #55: More Than Gluten-Free: Expanding, Learning, Thriving
When you’re told to go gluten-free, you start putting the pieces together.
But, there is always more to learn, discover, or try.
We need to build a gluten-free lifestyle that works for you and your family, a lifestyle in which you can thrive. And I’m here to help you do just that!
Join me today on the podcast to strengthen and energize your gluten-free life by expanding and learning to be gluten-free strong.
Episode #54: Ten Ways to Raise Awareness for Celiac Disease
💚 Looking for ways to raise awareness during Celiac Awareness Month?
Today on the podcast, I’m breaking down 10 real-life ways you can raise awareness and feel more supported in your gluten-free journey. Whether it’s educating your family, hosting a GF dinner party, or sharing your story, you can help others understand what Celiac really means.
This is perfect for those with Celiac, gluten intolerance, or autoimmune conditions looking to thrive gluten-free, so that you can help educate your family and friends to best understand what you go through every day.
I’m also sharing fun facts so that we are all on the same page!
Listen to the podcast for more amazing ideas that you can share this month and beyond.
Episode #53: Your Gluten-Free, Stress-Free Mother’s Day Game Plan
🌸This Mother’s Day, let’s swap overwhelm for peace, preparation, and feeling truly seen.
This podcast episode is your go-to guide for staying safe, nourished, and joyful for your gluten-free celebration.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
🌷How to set boundaries and communicate gluten-free needs with ease
🌷Easy & elegant gluten-free brunch ideas (homemade & dine-out)
🌷Best gluten-free gift ideas—from food to self-care to experiences
🌷Ways to emotionally recharge and celebrate yourself as a mom
🌷How to create a day that feels joyful without compromising your health
Whether you’re planning your own day or someone you love is planning it for you, this episode will help you feel supported—and celebrated.
🎁 Bonus: A roundup of gluten-free gifts that feel indulgent, safe, and meaningful.
Listen here.
Episode #52: Gluten-Free for MS: The Crucial Piece for Managing Symptoms with Special Guest Jeanene Bono
Gluten-free living is not just for those living with Celiac Disease or gluten-intolerance. It also plays an important role for people with auto-immune diseases.
Today my amazing guest, Jeanene Bono, will share why going gluten-free is crucial for managing symptoms of multiple sclerosis to continue a healing journey.
Jeanene Bono is a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) consultant dedicated to helping individuals regain control of their health and live a symptom-free life. With a holistic approach, Jeanene teaches her clients how to heal MS by addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of the disease. Through her unique approach, Jeanene guides individuals to eliminate the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), detoxify their bodies, and rewire their minds to overcome the challenges of MS. As a survivor of MS herself, Jeanene combines her personal experience with years of research to offer coaching, programs, and support tailored to help women reclaim their health and vitality.
Join us to learn about Jeanene’s incredible MS healing journey, what MS is, steps to regain your health, and how gluten plays a crucial role in the whole process.
Episode #51: Don’t Say Goodbye to Pasta – Say Hello to These Gluten-Free Favorites
Are you gluten-free and missing your favorite pasta dishes?
Good news! Pasta is not off the table. In this episode, we’re diving fork-first into the delicious world of gluten-free pasta. Whether you’re managing Celiac Disease, gluten intolerance, or just starting your gluten-free lifestyle, this episode is for you.
We’re exploring . . .
✨ the best gluten-free pasta options, with favorite Celiac-safe pasta brands
✨ how to cook gluten-free pasta without it turning to mush
✨ delicious gluten-free pasta recipes to bring comfort food back into your kitchen
Say goodbye to deprivation and hello to delicious – you can still enjoy pasta on a gluten-free diet.
Episode #50: GF Spotlight: Celiac Awareness Night with the Boston Red Sox with Special Guest Isabella DiGregorio
Get ready to strike out gluten at Fenway and hit a home run for the Celiac Community!
On May 17th, the Red Sox are sharing their first-ever Celiac Awareness Night when they take on the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park in Boston!
They will celebrate Celiac advocates, snacking safely with a gluten-friendly concession stand, and donating a portion of each ticket to the Celiac Disease Foundation to support Celiac Disease Foundation grants for the Boston area Hospitals and Celiac Disease College Scholarships.
Today on the podcast, Isabella DiGregorio, an Account Executive with the Boston Red Sox, joins me to share how she is invested in this event, personally and professionally, and how we can all strike out gluten at Fenway.
If you cannot attend this event, the gluten-friendly concession stand will remain open for the GF community to continue to snack safely with the Red Sox.
Grab your tickets and participate in this amazing event right here. This section is located by the gluten-friendly concession stand.
Episode #49: Eye-Opening Ways Gluten Impacts and Changes Your Life
We know that gluten can impact our lives through reactions that derail our health in significant ways.
But, gluten does not just impact our health!
Listen to this episode to learn the multiple ways that gluten impacts and changes our lives – in ways that we may NOT have expected.
See if you relate to these same impacts and changes. Then head over to our FB group and share how gluten has impacted YOU.
Episode #48: The Misunderstood Connection Between Gluten and Menopause with Special Guest Karen Cerezo
Our body experiences a lot when entering the stages of perimenopause or menopause.
But, have you ever wondered if gluten could impact this time in your life?
We know that gluten disrupts our gut. Yet, menopause can change our microbiome, your gut bacteria. So, can there be a connection between the two?
Today, my special guest, and business BFF, is here to help us better understand this misunderstood connection.
Karen Cerezo is a nationally board-certified health coach, menopause expert, and certified personal trainer specializing in helping women in midlife navigate the changes of perimenopause and menopause. With certifications in sports nutrition, senior fitness, and behavior change, she empowers women to take control of their health through movement, mindset, and nutrition. As the author of Navigating Menopause: A Comprehensive Tracking Workbook, she helps women track their symptoms, understand their hormones, and make informed choices. Passionate about gut health and hormone balance, she shares practical strategies for thriving in midlife—without the overwhelm.
Join us in today’s episode to see if gluten might impact you during this transitional time in your life.
Episode #47: Gluten-Free Bread: Thinking Outside the (Bread) Box
Bread can be a big stressor when going gluten-free.
It is often the first thing people look to replace when starting their GF journey. Yet when they go out to buy a loaf of GF bread – they are hit with many obstacles and often don’t find one to enjoy.
Join me today on the podcast to learn about the multiple alternatives you can use instead of gluten-free bread.
I bet many of these ideas will surprise you!
Episode #46: Creating an Eggcellent Gluten-Free Easter Celebration
Celebrating the holidays when you need to be gluten-free can cause a lot of extra stress.
With Easter coming up we have some planning to do so that we can have a delicious, relaxing celebration that we can enjoy.
Join me in this episode to learn steps you can take now to be prepared for your eggcellent gluten-free Easter celebration!
Episode #45: Ten Ways Gluten-Free Expos Expand Your Gluten-Free Life
Have you attended a Gluten-Free Expo?
They are a great way to expand and grow your gluten-free lifestyle.
A Gluten-Free Expo is a big health fair – all devoted to gluten-free living – showcasing gluten-free products, businesses, restaurants, bakeries, and so much more . . . all to educate you in building your GF life.
It’s an amazing and fun experience with so many benefits. Who doesn’t love to sample a new product before buying?
Let’s dive in and learn how an Expo can help you continue to build your best gluten-free life.
Episode #44: Gluten-Free and Still Not Feeling Better? Next Steps with Special Guest Sara Paxton
Have you taken out gluten, yet still aren’t feeling well?
Before you go back to eating gluten – STOP! There could be other things to discover.
Honestly, it can take a while to feel better after removing gluten, which can be different for everyone.
More steps may also be needed to improve gut health before you can completely regain your health and energy, even after going gluten-free.
Today I have a very special guest to help you see why you should NOT give up.
Sara Paxton is a pharmacist turned Certified Health Coach, founder of Nourish Health Coaching, and host of the Improve Energy for Busy Moms Podcast. She empowers busy moms to regain their confidence at work and home by improving their gut, hormone, and metabolic health.
Today Sara and I discuss solutions for understanding why you might not feel well after going GF, what could be happening in your gut, and steps to improve your gut health moving forward.
Tune in to see how you can continue to feel your best in your gluten-free journey!
Episode #43: Boosting Your Gluten-Free Health One Sip at a Time
How do you fill your gluten-free cup?
Unfortunately, hidden gluten sneaks into many drinks that we might grab every day. Our cup is just as important to keep GF safe as our plate.
No worries! There are easy ways that you CAN boost your health – just by what you fill your cup with all day.
In this podcast episode, I am diving into why it matters how we fill our GF cups, where you might find that hidden gluten in your drinks, the benefits of adding a smoothie to your gluten-free routine, and how to get started on your own GF smoothie habit today!
Episode #42: Gluten-Free Spotlight: Gluten-Free Disney Travel with Dana Zificsak
Does the thought of traveling now that you’re gluten-free push you into a downward spiral of “what if” scenarios . . .
What if I cannot find safe GF food?
What if I get sick?
What if I struggle to stay GF and healthy all day?
We do have a lot more to plan when we want to travel, being gluten-free.
It can be scary at first, but once you research and find your special safe GF places to visit or tour, your confidence will return, and you can get back out there and travel with success.
My podcast guest today will help us do just that, at the happiest place on Earth!
Dana Zificsak is a Certified Travel Associate with Envoyage who helps people with Celiac Disease travel with ease. Having Celiac Disease herself, she knows firsthand that too many people who need to be gluten-free struggle with traveling, wondering where they are going to eat next when away from home. Dana books vacations to Disney Destinations, Universal, and Sandals and Beaches Resorts in the Caribbean, confident that their culinary staff is trained to handle special diets. She helps her clients navigate the available options so they can focus on making life-long memories with their families.
Join us to learn all about the amazing accommodations you can find for GF guests throughout the Disney empire and how to book your next trip with success.
Episode #41: Green Power: Essential Nutrition for Your Gluten-Free Plate
March is National Nutrition Month to help us focus on making better food choices and creating new habits to meet our health needs.
It got me thinking about what is truly missing from most plates in today’s society.
Do you know what this is?
Greens!
Greens offer many health benefits, and there are many to choose from, yet people often avoid eating them.
Think about children pushing broccoli or Brussels sprouts off their plates. Often this habit stays with us in adulthood – bad memories about veggies!
In this episode, learn why we need greens, especially on our gluten-free plate, the benefits of greens, the multiple greens out there to try, and different ways to add them to your plate.
Let’s boost your gluten-free plate!
Episode #40: Living Gluten-Free and Plant-Fueled to a Healthier You with Special Guest Anna Tseng
As you’re feeling better and regaining your health by being gluten-free, what if we took it a step further and added more plants to our plates? Could this step improve our gluten-free lifestyle?
This is exactly what my amazing guest is sharing with us today!
Anna Tseng is a plant-based Registered Dietitian, Founder of PlantNourished, an award-winning recipe creator, and Host of the Plant-Based Eating Made Easy Podcast.
Anna empowers people with key skills, practical strategies, and tasty nutrient-packed recipes, to regain their health and enjoy a full, vibrant life with the people they love. Her goal is to simplify and streamline the transition process so that ALL can reap the powerful health benefits of a plant-based diet without long hours in the kitchen!
Join us in today’s episode to:
*learn the multiple benefits of a plant-based diet
*dispel some myths you may believe about eating plant-based
*learn easy ways to get started with a plant-based diet for maximum benefits.
Get ready for a delicious conversation.
Episode #39: Gluten-Free Oats: What’s The Big Deal?
Episode #38: Which Grains Are Gluten-Free Safe?
Do you wonder which grains are safe for your gluten-free plate?
If gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, does that mean that all other grains are gluten-free?
No fear gluten-free friends – today on the podcast we are talking about which grains we can safely eat being gluten-free, and which grains we need to avoid.
But no worries, there are still enough grains to enjoy on your GF plate!
Episode #37: Reading Labels for Your Gluten-Free Health
Now more than ever we need to pay attention to food labels.
It can be quite surprising to see what is actually in (or added to) our food when we are paying attention.
Unfortunately, too many don’t start this habit until after an allergy or sickness hits.
But when you’re gluten-free, how do we know that a food or product is safe for us to consume? Or if we should eat a certain food at all?
Yes, gluten-free friends, label reading is something we need to know and understand to keep safe and healthy in our gluten-free lives.
There are certain things to look for on a label, to either choose or stay away from certain products. Do you know what they are?
Episode #36: Living Gluten-Free: Navigating Health, Safety, and Smart Choices with Special Guest Dr. Anna Toker
Do you get troubled by all the questions floating around about what’s truly safe for those of us living gluten-free?
Today, Dr. Anna Toker is joining me to discuss some hot gluten-free topics, such as understanding the new wheat, the safety of psyllium husk and sourdough, and steps to help improve gut health.
Dr. Toker is a colorectal surgeon, who uses diet and nutrition to improve surgical outcomes and even prevent some surgeries. She encourages clean eating, and a gluten-free diet is central to that mission. She offers a wealth of knowledge, educating us about health and wellness issues we need to know and understand to create a healthier future.
All I can say is that I wish I had found her 27 years ago when I was at my lowest point with my health – and walked away with no answers. It still took another 10 years before finding out that GLUTEN was my issue!
Make sure you listen to this with a pen and paper or your favorite app ready to take notes!
Episode #35: Gluten-Free Baking: No Eggs, No Problem
Are you ready to ditch eggs?
With the egg prices skyrocketing right now, we may start to think about leaving eggs off our gluten-free plates.
Or possibly, you are intolerant to eggs and need to be egg-free.
So, how do we move forward without eating eggs? And, how the heck do we bake without eggs?
I have one thing to share . . . no eggs, no problem!
Tune into this episode and see how you can move forward without eggs.
Episode #34: Gluten-Free Spotlight: Arbonne with Susan Kilborn
This is our first GF Spotlight episode, to feature a gluten-free product or company that serves the GF community.
Today we spotlight Arbonne with our special guest, Susan Kilborn, Arbonne’s National Vice President.
Arbonne is a health and wellness company that empowers people to flourish with sustainable healthy living. Their products are not only certified gluten-free, but also pure, safe, and beneficial.
Susan Kilborn started her Arbonne business 20 years ago when looking for a way to stay home with her children. Now she shares Arbonne‘s products with people looking for pure, safe, and beneficial alternatives, and she also shares Arbonne‘s business opportunity for people looking for a way to make extra money.
Susan teaches, trains, and supports people to be healthier – physically, financially, and even spiritually. She states, “I’ve been so blessed with this gift that I give all the glory to God, and love the opportunity to share it with other people.”
Join us in today’s episode to learn about Arbonne’s health and wellness products, how beneficial they are for the gluten-free community, how to shop for their products, and learn more about the company to see why you should add Arbonne to your GF lifestyle.
Episode #33: Transform Your Gluten-Free Life With This One Hack
There are so many helpful habits to incorporate into our lives to help build a gluten-free lifestyle that works.
Yet, I believe that there is ONE that tops them all that can truly transform your GF life.
Do you have any guesses as to what this can be?
Tune in to this episode and find out how we answer this question so that you can build the gluten-free lifestyle that you deserve.
Episode # 32: You ARE WORTH Your Gluten-Free Life with Special Guest Nancy White
When we find that gluten is the culprit to our health issues, we start telling ourselves stories that may hold us back from creating the GF life we need.
Learning to be intentional about how to move forward can help overcome this bump in the road.
Today Nancy White, the Healthy Cells Chick, joins us to to embrace gratitude and self-love.
Practicing gratitude helps to see how important it is to be GF for our health – thinking of the benefits of being gluten-free over the hard stuff we don’t want to face.
Learning about self-love demonstrates that we are WORTH investing in creating our sustainable gluten-free lives.
Tune in to today’s episode for tips to push your gluten-free life in the right direction.
Episode #31: 5 Simple Ways to Love Your Gluten-Free Life
Valentine’s Day is almost here and LOVE is in the air.
One thing I have learned about being gluten-free is that we need to accept, and dare I say LOVE your gluten-free life to adjust to this lifestyle that we need for our health.
Do you accept and love your GF life?
If not, today’s episode will help.
Grab these 5 simple ways to love your GF life to help you move forward easily to help create a GF life you enjoy.
Episode #30: The Truth About Chocolate on Your Gluten-Free Plate
Do you love chocolate? If so, then today’s episode is for you!
As a chocoholic before going gluten-free, I fell into deprivation thinking I would never eat this delectable treat again!
Good news- that was NOT true – we CAN eat chocolate safely being gluten-free.
Bad news – we do need to rethink the chocolate we choose.
Listen in and learn how you can still enjoy chocolate without derailing your health and how to best choose for your gluten-free plate.
Episode #29: Same Plate, Different Day, Breaking Your Gluten-Free Routine
Do you ever feel like you’re on a rollercoaster looping around, speeding up, without it letting you off and you just crave a change?
Often we get up and do the same thing, day after day.
Soon we’re moving on autopilot.
Are you doing this with your gluten-free life, or plate – staying safe and eating the SAME thing every day?
Join today’s talk to learn why we should break up our gluten-free routine.
Episode #28: How Do YOU Help the Gluten-Free Community?
There is a lot to put into place to create a gluten-free life that works.
Besides having the steps and strategies in place, it’s important to learn about all the support we have around us.
Gluten-free products and companies are important and necessary to help us build our GF lives, and move forward in a healthy manner.
We are looking for GF products and companies to share about on the podcast. Do you have something to share?
If so, please reach out to jennifer@glutenfreemarcksthespot.com or shoot a DM to Jennifer Marcks on Facebook.
Tell us about your gluten-free product, company, restaurant, or bakery – we would love to spotlight YOU and thank you for supporting the GF community.
Episode #27: Breaking Free: Overcoming the Lies Holding You Back from a Gluten-Free Life Series – Part 4
Do you tell yourself, “You’ll never eat out again!”, now that you’re GF?
We continue to tell ourselves lies about our GF life – and today’s lie is one that we tell a lot!
I sure told myself this at the beginning of my GF journey.
Yet, many of these lies are far from the truth and hold us back from having the gluten-free life we need and deserve.
Join us in today’s episode to see how to turn your lies around and start living your best gluten-free lifestyle.
Episode #26: Gluten and the Brain: The Connection You Need to Know with Special Guest Kate Kunkel
We know that gluten impacts the gut, but have you ever thought about how gluten might impact your brain?
We tend to think about gut health and living gluten-free, losing weight, or becoming stronger before we think about our brain health.
But as many suffer headaches, migraines, or brain fog, gluten may very well be the culprit, and these can diminish once going gluten-free.
Let’s stop and think about what else can be happening to your brain due to gluten.
Today Kate Kunkel, Brain Health Coach and educator is joining us in an empowering conversation about the connection between gluten and the brain.
Join our enlightening discussion to learn about this important connection to take your gut and brain to a new level of health, helping you create a gluten-free life that serves you.
Listen in for tips and steps for Brain Health that you can start today!
Episode # 25: Breaking Free: Overcoming the Lies Holding You Back from a Gluten-Free Life Series – Part 3
If you have Celiac Disease we know without a doubt, that you need to be living 100% gluten-free.
Yet, gluten-intolerant people often believe that having gluten is still ok.
WHAT!?
Let’s think about this . . . you know that gluten is NOT good for you. It is taking away your health and knocking you down . . . WHY would you still eat gluten?
If you’re gluten-intolerant, do you think it is OK to eat gluten?
Tune in to this episode to see how we answer this question!
Episode #24: Breaking Free: Overcoming the Lies Holding You Back from a Gluten-Free Life Series – Part 2
Are you telling yourself – “There’s NOTHING left to eat!”?
It sure feels this way when having to change our plate to be all gluten-free – but what happens when you tell yourself this all day?
I am all about showing you how easy and delicious GF can be, no more – “There’s NOTHING LEFT to eat” or “GF is so disgusting!”
Tune in to the podcast to learn how to turn these thoughts around and how FAR from the truth they are!
Episode #23: Breaking Free: Overcoming the Lies Holding You Back from a Gluten-Free Life Series – Part 1
When we learn that we need to be gluten-free, our brain sends us quick messages like . . . This will suck! This is going to be too hard! You will have to give up everything! or How the heck will you ever do this?
We are bombarded with thoughts that hold us back from even starting to create the gluten-free life that we need to regain our health.
Often . .. . these are just lies that we are telling ourselves. Yet, truth be told, everyone around us tells us this too, which doesn’t help!
What are you telling yourself about your GF life?
I’m so excited to bring you a new 4-part series on the Podcast: Breaking Free: Overcoming the Lies Holding You Back from a Gluten-Free Life
In each episode, we will dive into the lies we tell ourselves that stall the GF life we NEED.
Is going gluten-free too hard? Join Jennifer to see what we have to say about that!
Episode #22: What Is Your Body Telling You? with Special Guest Carrie Lupoli
Our body constantly sends us signals . . . but do we stop and pay attention, or ignore it as we do to the car check engine light?
Paying attention to the reactions, symptoms, and nudges our body shares is imperative to help keep our health on track, especially as we age.
What is gluten or another message from your body telling you right now? Stop, key into your body, and listen to today’s podcast to see what we discuss!
I am so excited to have my friend Carrie Lupoli, certified nutritionist, speaker, educator, and award-winning behavior specialist, join us today for a fabulous conversation about gluten, being intentional about your plate, keeping it simple and sustainable, and . . . listening to your body.
Episode #21: Creating the Gluten-Free Life that You Deserve
Episode #20: Reflecting on Your Gluten-Free Life
Have you taken the time to stop and reflect on your gluten-free life?
We know that gluten disrupts your health, so what has your gluten-free life given you? What has it CHANGED for you?
Today we’re sharing three ways that reflecting on your GF life can help you move forward to continue creating the gluten-free lifestyle you deserve.
Celebrating the strides you have made to regain your health is important as we say goodbye to gluten for good.
Episode #19: The Importance of Changing Your Plate to Change Your Life
We often think that we need big changes to create big results, yet small steps can bring about great change.
When going gluten-free, we need to change our plate to GF options immediately.
Yes, that’s a big step – but once we start adding small steps as we build our GF plate and lifestyle, we can reap BIG rewards in designing a sustainable, delicious and healthier GF life.
Join today’s episode to learn how you can become more intentional about your GF plate and the effects that will have on your GF lifestyle moving forward.
Episode #18: Help! My Family is Gifting Me Gluten!
Whether you’re celebrating the holidays, your birthday, or another special occasion, what do you do when you’re getting gifts that are loaded with gluten?
How do you handle this situation? What should you do?
Tune in to this episode for tips when you’re stuck in this situation while you unwrap all those presents coming your way – from family, friends, or even Santa.
Episode # 17: Top Picks for a Delicious Gluten-Free Life
Do you have any favorite gluten-free foods or companies?
This week, we are sharing our favorite things we use in our gluten-free family to help make living gluten-free easier and better.
These are products and companies that help make our gluten-free life more delicious. We love creating recipes and looking for gluten-free food finds that make us happy.
Tune in to today’s episode to see if any of our favorites can help you create your delicious gluten-free lifestyle. Then head over to our FB Community and share your favorites!
Episode #16: These are a Few of Our Favorite Gluten-Free Things
Do you have a list of your favorite gluten-free things?
There are many products to help us live gluten-free, but we need to sort through them to see what best fits our gluten-free life.
Today we’re ready to share some of our favorite things that have helped create a better, easier, and even more delicious gluten-free life for our family.
What has helped make your gluten-free life better?
Tune in to this episode to learn our favorites and see if you could use any of them to improve your gluten-free life. Then come on over to our Empowering Gluten-Free Women FB Community and share some of your favorites.
Episode #15: 5 Tips to Feel at Ease at Your Neighborhood (Holiday) Potluck Gathering
Your neighborhood is holding a potluck gathering and you may be starting to freak out!
How do you attend a potluck when you’re gluten-free? What if you get sick? What if there is no food for you to eat?
Let’s go – eat and enjoy, and just have fun! But, how do we do that?
Join me in today’s episode to find out!
Episode #14: Gluten-Free? That’s a BIG NO To These Holiday Parties!
The invites are coming in and before the envelope is even opened you can feel the big NOPE rolling off your tongue.
Does being gluten-free make you think that you have to give up on fun events, parties, and outings?
We get stuck in thoughts of, “There will be no food for me”, “What if I eat something I shouldn’t”, and “What if I get sick?” Lots of what-ifs leave you stuck at home.
Being gluten-free doesn’t mean living in deprivation and missing out. It means we must figure things out and get back out there to live our best life – not stay home on the couch watching another cheesy Christmas movie!
Join me in today’s episode to see how you can say YES to some of the holiday parties you think that you definitely should not be attending.
Episode #13: Being Grateful for Your Gluten-Free Life
Happy Thanksgiving!
As I get ready to sit at my family’s Thanksgiving table today, it is with a grateful heart that I say THANK YOU for following along on our podcast! It means the world to me that you’re here, listening, joining in, and hopefully implementing the strategies shared.
Since going gluten-free, I’ve learned many lessons about my life, and gratitude is definitely one of them.
Join me in this episode to learn all that we have to be thankful for in our gluten-free lives!
Episode #12: How Do I Handle My Anti-Gluten-Free Family?
Are you feeling a little lonely being gluten-free?
Not finding the support you need – especially from your family?
When I went gluten-free, my family thought I made this up! They stopped cooking for me and didn’t get why I was making such a fuss about my food!
Now as a GF Coach, I have countless people who share that their family just doesn’t support their gluten-free way of life and are lost as to what to do – especially if they still live at home.
This is a tricky situation!
Join me in today’s episode to see what we can do to get our family to understand our gluten-free needs, become supportive, and even get on board our gluten-free lifestyle.
Episode #11: The Truth About Gluten: Can You Still Have a LITTLE?
Now that you’re gluten-free, do you wonder – “Can I still have a little gluten?”
This is a question that comes up all the time with my clients and gluten-free friends. Do I really have to be 100% GF?
Can’t I have that slice of pizza or that birthday cake at my nephew’s party? Can’t I just have one bite? Should you?
Join me in this episode to unpack the truth about gluten – can you still have a little gluten? Let’s dive in and find out!
Episode #10: What’s the BIG Deal About Cooking for My Gluten-Free Friend?
When someone makes a delicious meal or treat for you, does that excite you or throw you into a panic?
I’ve always loved sharing food with friends and family. Yet, now being gluten-free, I get a bit nervous when someone delivers a dish to share.
I’m all for taking your chocolatey gluten-free brownies, but honestly, a few bells go off when you hand them to me.
What if they are NOT gluten-free? Are they safe to eat?
Well . . . that depends! There are certain things we need in place to keep safe and healthy in our gluten-free lives.
Do your friends and family know what you need?
Today’s episode is for you if you are gluten-free so that you can better understand this situation. But, more importantly, this is for our family and friends who are NOT gluten-free, yet want to cook or bake for us to support us on our gluten-free journey.
Be sure to share today’s show with your family and friends – Living gluten-free is always better when having the support you need all around you!
Episode #9: Gluten-Free Doesn’t Mean Giving Up Grandma’s Cookies or Dad’s Stuffing This Holiday Season
Are you thinking of all the holiday food that you might NOT be able to indulge in this holiday season?
Deprivation can hit pretty hard when you’re gluten-free, especially during the holidays.
I thought our favorite family holiday recipes would NEVER touch my plate again when we started our gluten-free lifestyle – and our holiday feast is our favorite meal of the year!
If you too are stuck with the thought of having to give up your favorite dishes during the holidays, or falling into deprivation, listen to today’s episode so that we can change that!
Join in to learn that gluten-free doesn’t mean giving up your grandma’s cookies or dad’s stuffing this holiday season!
Listen to the episode right here.
**Grab the GF Holiday Recipe Guide for the fabulously delicious safe GF recipes we serve our family and friends every holiday season. Fill your Thanksgiving / Christmas Table with all of your favorites! No more deprivation or missing out for you! Grab the recipes here.
Episode #8: Gluten-Free Travel Tips for a Delicious Holiday Feast
Grandma is hosting your holiday feast and you’re starting to freak out! Grandma is not gluten-free and has no idea what you need!
Can you attend? Will there be any safe food for you to eat?
Before you stress out anymore . . . breathe, and let’s figure this out together.
Join me in today’s episode so that you can enjoy a delicious gluten-free feast wherever you’re eating this holiday season.
Episode 7: Can You Host a Gluten-Free Holiday Meal With Success When Everyone Is Not Gluten-Free?
How in the heck can you host a holiday meal with your whole family now that you’re gluten-free? Should you? Could you?
It feels impossible . . . but it can be done!
Our first holidays were full of deprivation and missing out. I sat looking at all the food on the table that I couldn’t eat., and didn’t want our life to look like that moving forward, especially during the holidays.
Now we host and serve our entire family our gluten-free holiday feast with success (and they always ask for seconds!) and you can too.
Listen to today’s episode to learn how to host your own successful holiday feast.
Episode 6: 5 Steps to Kickstart Your Gluten-Free Baking with Confidence
Have you wanted to bake gluten-free but are not sure where to start? Think it will be too time-consuming, too hard, or too much trouble?
When I first found the gluten-free flour aisle at the grocery store, I stood there blankly staring at all the options. Who knew there were so many to use? Which one do you use? The overwhelm kicked in, but I didn’t let it stop me – and you shouldn’t either.
There is no reason that you can’t learn to make delicious GF treats your family and friends will love and devour. Join me in this episode to learn how to start baking GF today.
Listen to the episode right here.
If you’re ready to get started with your GF Baking now, Grab our Gluten-Free Baking for Beginners Program and start making delicious treats your family will love and your friends will devour. Join here and grab some extra amazing bonuses!
Episode 5: Boo! Don’t Let the Holidays Scare You Now that You’re Gluten-Free
Do you think you have to say goodbye to the holidays now that you’re gluten-free?
Are you afraid or overwhelmed about what you can do this holiday season to stay safe and healthy?
I get it! The holidays felt impossible when I went gluten-free! The deprivation, the missing out on all the fun . . .
But, in today’s episode, I will share how you CAN survive and thrive through your gluten-free holidays by putting a few steps in place.
Let’s get rid of the fear, and dive in!
Listen to this episode right here.
If you really don’t want to let the holidays scare you away, go check out our GF Growth Membership! For a limited time, you can get our Survive and Thrive Your GF Holidays Masterclasses as a FREE BONUS when you join!!
Episode #4: Saying Goodbye to Gluten: “NOW WHAT’S LEFT TO EAT?”
“There’s NOTHING left to eat!”
Is this something you are telling yourself on repeat in your gluten-free life?
I get it! It definitely can feel like there’s nothing left to eat when you give up gluten. But, let me tell you this . . . that is so far from the truth!
You do NOT need to live in deprivation being gluten-free! We have many options to eat and enjoy satisfying and delicious foods.
In today’s episode, learn about all the delicious foods that you CAN put on your gluten-free plate. No more fear or overwhelm about what to eat! You can get back to eating the foods you love.
Join me in this episode here and find out how to easily fill your GF plate.
Grab the Hidden Gluten Guide here to help keep gluten away so that you can get through your day with ease.
Episode #3 – How to Go Gluten-Free in 5 Simple Steps
What if you had the steps to get started on your gluten-free journey?
Steps to take away some of the overwhelm, or fear, that you may be feeling right now.
Steps to put you on the right path to move forward – because honestly – maybe everything feels like A LOT right now!
If you need to get started in your gluten-free life, then today’s episode is for you.
Listen to the episode here and be sure to hit that FOLLOW button!
Grab the GF Starter Guide right here to dive into the 5 steps Jennifer shares.
Episode #2 Understanding the Key Benefits of a Gluten-Free Lifestyle to Empower Your WHY
Sometimes living gluten-free can feel really hard.
But, when we understand WHY we need to be gluten-free and start focusing on the benefits that a gluten-free life gives us . . . that’s when the magic happens!
I often say that going gluten-free was one of the best things that has ever happened to me.
Join me in today’s episode and find out why.
Listen to the episode here and be sure to leave a review!
Episode #1 Welcome to the Empowering Gluten-Free Growth Podcast!
I created this podcast to share our stories, tips, and strategies that have helped my family, clients, and students create a healthy, thriving gluten-free lifestyle that has been sustainable and delicious. Yes, sustainable because we have to live gluten-free every day all day, and delicious because we do NOT need to live in deprivation just because we’re gluten-free.
And, I am here to show you just that!
We are growing into our gluten-free lives as we continue to learn about new recipes, products, food finds, and research to share in our gluten-free world.
If you’re ready to boost your GF life, come over and listen to the Podcast and join the conversation!
Listen to the episodes right here, then make sure you leave a review on Apple Podcast!