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The Celiac Project Podcast

The Celiac Project Podcast: 2 Guys Talking Gluten Free--hosted by Michael Frolichstein (Director of The Celiac Project Documentary) and Cam Weiner. Mike and Cam invite you on their journey as they discuss living with celiac disease and gluten intolerance (NCGS) as well as navigating a safe gluten free life. Many shows feature special guests in the gluten free community. Listen, learn, enjoy and connect!
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Dec 30, 2020

As we crawl to the end of 2020, we thought it would be appropriate to toast its much-anticipated end with Ghost Pepper Saison Beer made by Ghost Fish. Reflecting on the strange year that was, it's fitting that Cam shares his mom's recent experience with COVID and the puzzling test results in their home. Ending on a sweet note, we look ahead to what we believe will be a much better 2021, toasting our listeners with a tasty Carmel Cocoa Cider by Stem. Happy New Year to all!

Dec 16, 2020

Mike and Cam have an illuminating conversation with Dr. Ritu Verma from the University of Chicago Celiac Center. Dr. Verma shares her unique perspective on treating celiac disease not only as a doctor, but as a parent of two children with celiac disease. Dr. Verma talks about her holistic approach to treating patients because she knows firsthand that moving forward with a celiac disease diagnosis is not a one size fits all proposition. She also shares her thoughts on the U of C's recent Autoimmunity and Beyond symposium.

Dec 9, 2020

Mike and Cam sit down with Cinde Little, Health Educator, and passionate home cook who founded Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet. Cinde shares her personal story of how she became such a passionate advocate for supporting folks with celiac disease and helping people learn to love to cook gluten free. She also tells us some of her top cooking tips over the holidays and beyond including her "seasonal strategy" for rotating fresh ingredients when they are in season.

Dec 2, 2020

The life of a college athlete has may challenges. Add into that mix having celiac disease, and there can be many added speed bumps along the way. Laura Carpenter, a former college soccer player, explains what it was like to navigate the world of college athletics while being away from the safety net of her home and family for the first time. Laura also offers great tips to students and their families, athletes or not, on important factors to look for and think about when looking at schools.

Nov 25, 2020

Thanksgiving can present unique challenges to people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. This year we have the added strain of dealing with COVID-19. Mike and Cam discuss what the changes will be for them this year as well as tips on how to stay safe during the holidays. They also share their insights on using the pandemic as an example for how careful we have to be in our lives avoiding gluten.

Nov 18, 2020

Lori Welstead, Registered Dietician and Nutritional Advisor at the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, joins Mike and Cam to share her own incredible story of her celiac diagnosis. Lori also talks about her approach working with newly diagnosed celiac patients. We also hear about the University of Chicago's upcoming Celiac Disease, Autoimmunity & Beyond virtual symposium that is coming up on Saturday, November 21st. 

Nov 11, 2020

Mike and Cam are excited to be joined by Jeanne Reid and Laura Allred of the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG). They share the big news with us that GIG is changing the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) seal, the GF in the circle that we have all come to know and trust over the years. We learn the details and thought process behind this decision and why it will benefit the celiac and gluten free community moving forward.

Nov 4, 2020

Mike and Cam sit down to discuss three new fascinating studies that were done in conjunction with The Celiac Disease Foundation's, iCureCeliac Patient Registry. We also talk about the early results of research just in time for Thanksgiving. This one showed that combining turkey amino acid (tryptophan) with probiotics was found to reduce gluten-triggered inflammation and improve the response to a gluten-free diet in people with celiac disease. 

Oct 28, 2020

This week we wrap up our Fall News and Notes podcast with a couple of uplifting messages from our listeners, an update on how the Nourished Festival went including shout outs to the companies who sent us some samples to try. On that topic we discuss examples of some of the struggles that gluten free businesses are having during this time and what we can do to support the small companies and restaurants who are working so hard to support us.

Oct 14, 2020

Mike and Cam sit down to discuss some of the current topics in the celiac and gluten free world, and also read some letters from our amazing listeners. In part one of this special two part fall episode, we share a listener's emotional family story, talk about a promising study about how gluten being introduced to infants might impact them getting celiac disease, and the latest on the Nima sensor situation.

Oct 14, 2020

It has been treacherous navigating daily life during the COVID outbreak. Students with celiac returning to school have been put under extra stress, as many schools have fewer resources devoted to students with celiac or other food intolerances. Some colleges have abandoned special food programs all together. Andrea Tucker is working hard to support students and their families who are facing these obstacles. She has a Facebook group Gluten Free College 101 and is announcing a new subscription platform to provide this very important support.

Oct 7, 2020

Disability Rights Attorney, Mary Vargas, returns to the podcast representing her clients in two landmark cases within the celiac community. J.D., whose case against Colonial Williamsburg sent shockwaves through the celiac and gluten free community, and Hannah, who's involved in a case against the University of Maryland. Both courageous guests share their experiences about these tough situations, how and why they decided to go to court, and their long term hopes about how their cases can hopefully effect positive change moving forward.

Sep 30, 2020

Returning author and blogger, Debbie Simpson of Gluten Free Respect, has just released her newest book "Gluten Free: The Emotional Side of Dietary Differences." Debbie, Mike and Cam have a frank discussion about the emotions that come with having celiac disease or gluten intolerance, and some of the steps and challenges that they all experienced in order to move through their lives both pre-diagnosis and post.

Sep 23, 2020

Nima was recently sold to the company Medline, and not everything has gone so smoothly. Most importantly, people who rely on the Nima have found that replacement capsules are no longer available for purchase. It has been difficult finding answers from Medline, so Mike and Cam want to share the latest on the situation and offer some of their thoughts and ideas that could make things easier moving forward.

Sep 16, 2020

The pandemic has affected so many businesses, and for the Gluten Free Expos and Festivals more people attending these large gatherings means more success. So Jen Cafferty, the founder of everyone's favorite gluten free and allergy friendly Expo, the Nourished Festival, didn't just fold up her tent when COVID-19 struck. Instead, she got right to work creating an innovative new online platform. Learn all about the amazing work that Jen is doing to bring this exciting version of the Nourished Festival to you!

Sep 9, 2020

You don't need us to tell you that this has been a summer like no other,. That said, Mike and Cam each want to take some time to reflect on the top five things that have kept us in a positive head space during the pandemic. We are so honored that you choose to listen to us each and every week and bringing the podcast to you is certainly high on our list of things that are keeping us moving forward. Thanks for your support!

Sep 2, 2020

Mike and Cam are pleased to sit down with returning guest, Josh Schieffer, owner and founder of the Gluten Free Buyers Guide and Gluten Free Awards. Josh gives us a fascinating look behind the scenes at how the Buyers Guide and Awards are put together, including how you, the consumer, ultimately pick the winners! Josh also tests Mike and Cam's Springsteen knowledge with a unique quiz bridging "The Boss" and gluten free.

Aug 26, 2020

Blogger and world wide traveler, Jen Fitzpatrick, of the Nomadic Fiztpatricks, has found creative ways to bring travel home during the pandemic. Though most of us aren't doing much extended travel right now, including Jen, she is bringing various cultures to her home by cooking different world cuisines and then taking a deep dive into each given culture.  She is also exploring her own town and community in ways she hadn't done before. Also hear about her exciting new E-book coming out this September.

Aug 19, 2020

Cam recently had his first ever camping experience with a couple of buddies. Despite being a novice, he brought his A-game to this adventure. He became the de-facto chef for the excursion, and in doing so, made this mere camping trip into much more of a high end outing. In fact, Mike introduces the term glamping to Cam and believes that he might just be a full on "Glamper."

Aug 12, 2020

In part 2 of our dynamic conversation with attorney, Mary Vargas, we revisit the historic J.D. v. Colonial Williamsburg case and talk about the outcome and why this was such a landmark case for defending the rights of those with celiac and food allergies. We also talk to Mary about a current case in which she is representing a former University of Maryland student who was given far from equal treatment by the food services at the school.

Aug 5, 2020

Attorney, Mary Vargas, has been a maverick dealing in cases concerning Disability Rights. This week, Mary shares how she became interested in Disability Law and her thoughts on the FDA temporary policy change on food labeling requirements. Next week in part 2, Mary updates us on her client's well publicized and historic case, J.D. v. Colonial Williamsburg and also shares another dramatic case involving a celiac student at the University of Maryland.

Jul 29, 2020

People with celiac disease or gluten intolerance are constantly monitoring what we put in our bodies, but what about what you put on your body? Our guest, Dr. Liia Ramachandra, co-founder and CEO of Epilynx, has made it her mission to formulate skincare products that are safe for people with celiac disease, allergies and other autoimmune conditions. She also makes a hand sanitizer that is safe for your skin and not on the long and scary list of recalled hand sanitizers out this week.

Jul 22, 2020

We have way too much fun in part 2 of our summertime spectacular featuring Cam's dad, Brian and Mike's nephew, Sam. Topics include summer grilling, both meat and meatless options, some amazing donuts that Sam has fried up, and a seltzer that tastes a little too much like suntan lotion. Mike and Cam also realize during the podcast that Mike's affection for seltzer is likely greater than the three of them combined.

Jul 15, 2020

It's summertime and although we are still sadly dealing with the realities of the coronavirus, we aren't going to let that ruin our fun. Mike and Cam sit down with Cam's dad Brian and Mike's nephew, Sam (from a social distance) to taste and rate a couple of adult beverages and talk about what they have been cooking up during the pandemic. Part 1 includes Sam's foray into gluten free sourdough, a strange wedding you won't believe plus Brian's quest to find yeast. They also try High Noon Sun Sips Vodka & Soda and Odd Side's Fuzzy Navel.

Jul 8, 2020

Marilyn Geller, Chief Executive Officer of the Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF), joins Mike and Cam, candidly sharing her own personal story. Marilyn connects how her experience has led to her life's mission of creating a better world for people with celiac disease. We hear about all that the CDF is doing to support advocacy and an update on the search for new treatments and a cure for celiac. She also shares how you can get involved to make real systemic change for the better for those with CD and gluten intolerance.

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