Celiac Project Podcast

Mike and the crew hit the road for a summer college tour in Indiana—finding not just great options for Jessica’s future, but unforgettable food along the way! Between campus visits, they chased down dedicated gluten-free havens, pizza and pasta worth writing home about, a gummy bear factory sugar rush, and plenty of classic family road-trip shenanigans.

Mike and Cam are excited to welcome Dr. Maureen Leonard back to the podcast! Dr. Leonard is Clinical Director of the Center For Celiac Research and Treatment at Mass General Hospital for Children (MGHfC) and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School (HMS). Dr. Leonard shares an update on her groundbreaking work on the CDGEMM study, which follows infants from birth through childhood to learn more about the many factors that can contribute to the development of celiac disease. She shares her thoughts on some of the other exciting advancements that are taking place in celiac research and treatment. Plus, Mike and Cam find out about how she navigates her busy life as a doctor living with celiac disease.

Mike and Cam are traveling again and it's a crazy coincidence that they are both in Wisconsin the same weekend! Cam goes camping and has a great time, but discovers a crafty critter has invaded his campground, making off with some of his best gluten free goodies. Meanwhile, Mike heads to Oconomowoc, Wisconsin for an exciting softball tournament with his daughters. The guys share great info about the places they found to eat and some travel tips, including why a putter might be a handy tool at a campsite.

Mike and Cam welcome Jenny Levine Finke to the podcast. Jenny is the founder of Love Me Gluten Free and Good For You Gluten Free. Jenny shares her personal celiac journey that led her to a successful career as a blogger and, after that, to write her book, Dear Gluten It's Not Me, It's You. We also discover how she turned a very awkward situation into her latest success, her Love Me Gluten Free subscription box company.  You can also watch this month's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zQA-d3qJJsw

It's officially summer and a perfect time to roll out the latest episode of News and Notes! Mike and Cam share some great letters from listeners who have recently been diagnosed, plus a longtime listener who has had a few happy voyages on the Celiac Cruise. We also talk about an intriguing kissing study, debrief an eventful Celiac Awareness Month, and much more!

Mike and Cam are so happy to welcome Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, MD and Randi Wolf, PhD, MPH from the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center, to the podcast. They are currently collaborating on an exciting study, the GLUTECH Trial, which explores how gluten detection technology may improve the treatment of people who are newly diagnosed with celiac disease. In this informative conversation, we also discuss the state of celiac research and the need for more studies dealing in the social and emotional wellness of celiac patients.

Mike and Cam are excited to welcome returning guest, Dr. Marty Linseisen, for our final Celiac Awareness Month podcast of the year. Marty has the unique perspective of being a medical doctor who also happens to have celiac disease. Marty is passionate about helping to raise awareness as well as help people with celiac disease live their best life. He shares some of his top strategies for staying healthy with celiac disease and navigating life on a gluten free diet.

As Celiac Awareness Month continues, Mike and Cam are excited to welcome State Senator, Sally Turner, to the podcast. Senator Turner and her team have constructed Senate Bill 1288 requiring all food handlers in Illinois to complete training on celiac disease and the safe handling of gluten-free foods. We believe that this important bill could be a template for other states to follow. Find out what inspired Senator Turner to author this bill, as she advises the gluten free community on how we can become more active in helping this type of legislation to pass.

With another Celiac Awareness Month upon us, Mike and Cam share their 10th Annual Celiac State of the Union. The guys take the pulse on where the celiac and gluten free community stand in a number of categories including: gluten free products, dining out, cost of gluten free living, celiac education, and much more! 

Mike and Cam sit down with Dr. Ritu Verma, Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Medical Director of University of Chicago's Celiac Disease Center. Dr. Verma helps the guys with some "myth busting" relating to celiac disease and a gluten free diet. They tackle both big and small topics including: Are there actually ways to reduce the chances of offspring developing celiac disease? How careful do kids really need to be while eating gluten free at home and at school? Is wheat starch safe for celiacs? And so much more!

Mike's daughters, Jessica and Melanie, join the guys on today's podcast. They share their recent trip to see the University of Wisconsin at Madison. It was quite an adventure as they started with a tour of Taste Republic facilities and learned some of their secrets to great pasta making. They also had some standout gluten free meals while in town. Most importantly, the University tour was fantastic, complete with a quick primer of the dining halls and some first hand experience seeing what campus life would be like as a student with celiac disease.

The guys delve into some recent articles debating gluten free labeling, and also safe restaurant protocols.  Mike and Cam discuss some of their own recent experiences on this subject and take a deep dive into some of the latest articles and posts. These include the various gluten free certifications to look for on products, as well as their insights about why buying certified gluten free products is almost always the safest choice. 

Cam is just back from hitting the slopes in Utah! His snowboarding adventure had some challenges, as he and his girlfriend were the lone gluten free eaters dealing with a small rental and an even smaller kitchen. Cam shares the tips that kept him safe on his journey, which included more dining out than he expected, but they found a few gems between many great runs down the mountain!

Winter News and Notes heats up this season as Mike and Cam reach into the mailbag to hear what their listeners are sharing. In this episode, a super frustrating tale of getting glutened. On the flip-side, there's nothing more comforting than biting into a delicious burger on a trip to the West Coast, as one listener joyfully points out. Plus, hear about an amazing safe gluten free travel adventure in Japan! Also, Mike and Cam get an inspiring check in with a college student who is making lasting changes to improve campus life for her and her fellow students. 

Mike and Cam are excited to welcome Dr. Jenny Jagers, PhD, to the podcast. Jenny uses her experience as both a medical professional and a celiac patient. Her goal is to make an impact on how we diagnose and recognize celiac disease, with the goal of transitioning the diagnosis stories we hear from "luck" to becoming a routine process. In this dynamic conversation, Jenny shares some amazing tips, ranging from how to talk to your doctor about celiac disease, to the different kinds of bias that a patient can face when trying to get a celiac diagnosis, and much more!  You can find this episode at YouTube.com/@celiacproject

Welcome back for Part 2 of Mike and Cam's epic 10th Birthday bash! We continue this dynamic trip down memory lane with more clips that will blow your mind. On this episode the guys talk about the mind-gut connection, revisit some special moments in gluten free travel and share a truly unique full circle podcast moment thanks to A.I. 

Mike and Cam kick off this very special New Year's show celebrating The Celiac Project Podcast's 10th birthday! We use the occasion to  hit the rewind button, highlighting some of the most definitive moments of the podcast throughout the years. With so many great shows to choose from, we made it a two part celebration! 

Mike and Cam end the year with a special "Holiday Party" podcast! Their year-end bash wouldn't be complete without a signature drink, so they try out the Chi-Claw-Go Handshake, (White Claw Ruby Red Grapefruit mixed with Malort)! Cam talks about his Thanksgiving tailgate at the Packer's game, and the guys share more holiday tips for you. They also share an easy way for friends and family to find out if they might be at risk for celiac disease courtesy of CDF. This jam-packed show wouldn't be complete without a little "Stump Mike and Cam!" Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season and we will see you in 2025 for our special 10 Year Birthday podcast January 8th!!! Time flies when you're having fun!

Returning guest and founder of Baltimore Gluten Free, Andrea Tucker, joins Mike and Cam for a great conversation! In this episode, Andrea shares her recent travel adventure to London, England, and was completely blown away by all of the incredible gluten free offerings! In addition, she talks with the guys about her exciting work helping students with celiac disease or gluten intolerance navigate the transition to college with her Gluten Free College 101 group. Along the way they share some great tips on how to find a school that's going to be a good fit.  If you want to watch this episode go to https://www.youtube.com/@celiacproject

As Thanksgiving and the holidays approach, the guys share some incredible tips from a recent trip of Cam's, to help make your travel plans and visits to family and friends a bit easier during the holidays and beyond. Mike and Cam are also feeling very thankful and share that gratitude with their wonderful listeners and supporters!