How Coeliac Disease Impacts Our Family & Friends

A Gluten Free Podcast 

Episode 201 

On today's solo episode I'll discuss how a coeliac disease diagnosis impacts not only the person themselves diagnosed but also our friend and family units around us. Not only do we have to change our way of life but they do too. It's a learning process for everyone. However, there's many positives to come out of a coeliac disease diagnosis. Ultimately once we have the skills of understanding the disease, how to live a gluten free life and how to improve ourselves mentally and physically, we can then help others in similar positions. 

What we'll cover: 

* Recap on Helen Tzouganatos' episode last week 

* How the idea of this episode came about 

* Previous episode around the domino effect of coeliac disease in broader society

* How a coeliac disease diagnosis can affect various parts of society 

* How coeliac disease has changed my life and my family's life 

* Spontaneity changing when diagnosed with coeliac disease 

* The stress of a coeliac disease diagnosis not only on myself but on my family 

* Planning, preparation and research 

* Story of getting caught out and not doing my research when out for dinner with mates 

* Owning our coeliac disease and making sure you have planning and preparation in place 

* Positives of a coeliac disease diagnosis not only for yourself but for your family and friends

* Improving cooking and baking skills from following a coeliac disease diagnosis 

* Having a better understanding of food and health in general following a coeliac disease diagnosis 

* Family genetic risk associated with coeliac disease 

* How you can help others when being diagnosed with coeliac disease 

* The importance of a support network when living with coeliac disease 

* Teaser of next week's guest episode 

Links 

Gluten Free Thoughts: Domino Effect & the Cost of Coeliac Disease & the Gluten Free Diet 

Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group 

📬 Stay connected:
 Instagram: @a.gffamily
Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com

Please subscribe, share, or leave a review - it really helps grow our coeliac and gluten free community! 

This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance. 

Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other.

Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam! 

Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think!