A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 177

On this episode, I begin with a quick recap of last week's powerful chat with Professor Bob Anderson, where we explored the science behind coeliac disease and the complexities of its diagnosis and treatment.

This week, I’m taking a more personal turn.

I want to talk about something I know many of us carry: guilt. Whether you've been recently diagnosed or have been living gluten free for years, you may carry around the thought that your coeliac disease is your fault. I know I have and it's taken me a long time to shed that guilt. Admittedly, I'm still working on it!

Is it something I did? Was it my genes? My lifestyle? My diet? Or the doctors who missed it?

The truth is—coeliac disease is caused by a mixture of genetic and environmental factors that are completely out of our control. So let me say this clearly:
👉 It’s not your fault.
Let go of that blame. You didn’t choose this disease, and you don’t have to carry the guilt that comes with it.

If you’re still holding on to those feelings, just know that you’re not alone—and I’ll be offering more support for you very soon. Keep an eye on everything we’re doing at A Gluten Free Family.

What We Cover:

• A quick recap of last week’s episode with Professor Bob Anderson
• Why it’s not your fault you have coeliac disease
• Letting go of blame—whether it’s toward yourself or others
• Connecting with where you're at on your gluten free journey
• Hints about upcoming support resources
• A teaser for next week’s episode featuring Iron Ramen

Links & Resources:

• 🎧 Listen to the episode with Professor Bob Anderson
• 📬 Sign up to A Gluten Free Newsletter
• 📱 Follow us on Instagram
• 💬 Join our Facebook community

Let’s Connect:
Have you felt guilt around your diagnosis? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself. Let’s keep the conversation going: one chat at a time.

Disclaimer

The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.

A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 176

On today’s episode I chat with Associate Professor Dr Bob Anderson — a world-renowned gastroenterologist, immunologist and trailblazer in coeliac disease research. From his foundational work at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) to creating Nexvax2, leading Novoviah Pharmaceuticals, and becoming President of the International Society for the Study of Coeliac Disease (ISSCD), Bob has shaped the coeliac research landscape as we know it.

We discuss how his career began, what he’s most excited about in current research, and what’s ahead for coeliac disease globally — including a look at ICDS 2026 in Melbourne.

What We Cover

🧠 How Bob first got involved in coeliac disease research
🔬 His early work at WEHI and key discoveries
💉 The Nexvax2 vaccine – what it was designed to do and why it was discontinued
🧪 New diagnostic tools like Interleukin 2 and their future use in screening and management
🌍 Thoughts on Italy’s population screening trial and the potential for something similar in Australia
📈 How coeliac research and diagnosis has changed over the decades
🌾 Whether gluten is the issue — or environmental/lifestyle factors are at play
🌐 Why global collaboration is essential in advancing coeliac research and care
🌟 His new role as President of ISSCD and its mission
🇦🇺 What to expect from the 2026 International Coeliac Disease Symposium in Melbourne
🔭 His hopes for the future of coeliac disease research

Guest Bio: Dr Bob Anderson

Associate Professor Dr Bob Anderson is an Australian-based gastroenterologist, translational immunologist, and coeliac disease expert. He has led major research projects and pharmaceutical programs focused on immune responses to gluten and has worked closely with both the scientific community and patient groups. Bob developed Nexvax2, the first peptide-based immunotherapy for coeliac disease, and currently leads the development of T-cell diagnostics at Novoviah Pharmaceuticals. He also practises at Mackay Base Hospital and was recently named President of the International Society for the Study of Coeliac Disease (ISSCD).

Links & Resources

🔗 Novoviah
🔬 Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI)
🌐 International Society for the Study of Coeliac Disease (ISSCD)
📍 ICDS 2026 – Melbourne (More info coming soon)

Get Involved

📩 If you want to hear about Novoviah’s upcoming coeliac disease trials, register your interest at https://novoviahtools.com. These trials are contributing to the development of new diagnostics and therapies, and not all studies will involve a gluten challenge.

Connect with Us

💬 DM me on Instagram: @aglutenfreefamily
📰 Subscribe to A Gluten Free Newsletter
🎙️ Catch up on past episodes of A Gluten Free Podcast

A Big Thank You to Dr Bob Anderson

Bob’s dedication to coeliac disease research has been nothing short of incredible. His work has laid the foundation for everything we now understand about this condition, and it was an honour to have him on the podcast.

Disclaimer

The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.

Episode 175

Welcome to A Gluten Free Podcast! In this Gluten Free Thoughts episode, I’ll be sharing my perspective on the importance of working together as a community—in the coeliac disease research space, advocacy, health care and the community living with coeliac disease ourselves.

What I’ll Cover in This Episode:

✅ Recap of last week's episode – Olivia Moscatelli shared how different coeliac disease organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and researchers need to come together to advance understanding and research in coeliac disease.
✅ Why collaboration is key in the gluten-free and coeliac disease space
✅ The challenges of competition versus community mindset
✅ Listing various coeliac disease organizations around the world and the work they’re doing
✅ Working together with your healthcare professionals for better diagnosis and management
✅ Supporting each other in the coeliac and gluten-free community
✅ Keeping the same goal in mind—to help those of us in the coeliac and gluten-free community
✅ How A Gluten Free Family and A Gluten Free Podcast are all about bringing people together

Next Week:

🎙 I’ll be speaking with Professor Bob Anderson, world-renowned coeliac disease researcher and now president of the International Society for the Study of Coeliac Disease (ISSCD). We’ll discuss how the International Coeliac Disease Symposium is helping to bring all countries and coeliac disease organisations together to advance research and awareness.

Links & Resources:
🌎 Celiac Disease Organisations around the world
👨‍💻 Debunking 5 Coeliac Disease & Gluten Free Myths blog
📩 Subscribe to A Gluten Free Newsletter – Get updates, exclusive content, and gluten-free insights straight to your inbox! Sign up here
🎙 Listen to Past Episodes – Check out interviews, expert insights, and personal stories. Browse here
📲 Follow A Gluten Free Family – Stay connected on Instagram & Facebook

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a rating & review—it really helps spread the word!

Disclaimer

The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.

A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 174

In today’s episode I’m joined by Olivia Moscatelli, a PhD student and scientist researching coeliac disease at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) in Melbourne. Olivia works alongside Associate Professor Jason Tye-Din, one of the world leading experts in coeliac disease research. Not only is she making pivotal contributions to the field, but she also brings a unique and deeply personal perspective—because she lives with coeliac disease herself.

We’ll dive into Olivia’s diagnosis story, what led her into the world of scientific research, and the groundbreaking studies she’s currently working on that could transform the way coeliac disease is diagnosed and treated in the future.

What we'll cover:

💬 Olivia’s Coeliac Disease Diagnosis & Gluten-Free Journey

• Being diagnosed at 17
• How going gluten free changed her life
• The challenges of navigating a new life with coeliac disease

🔬 From Personal Experience to Scientific Research

• What sparked Olivia’s interest in science, medicine, and health
• How her personal journey with coeliac disease inspired her to pursue research in this field
• The path that led her to work with Dr. Jason Tye-Din at WEHI and how she landed this incredible opportunity

🧪 Life as a Researcher at WEHI

• What it’s like to work at one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes
• The experience of working alongside one of the top experts in coeliac disease research
• How scientific research at WEHI is shaping the future of coeliac disease diagnosis and treatment

🧬 The Latest in Coeliac Disease Research

• The current studies Olivia is involved in and what they aim to uncover
• The areas of research that excite her the most and where she sees the biggest potential breakthroughs
• How her personal experience with coeliac disease informs and influences her research

💡 The Potential of Interleukin-2 (IL-2) as a Diagnostic Tool

• What IL-2 is and why it will be a game-changer in coeliac disease testing
• The fascinating story of how this discovery came about
• How it will be implemented in research and diagnosis in the future

🤝 The Importance of Collaboration in Coeliac Research

• Why researchers, organisations, and industry leaders need to work together
• The global landscape of coeliac disease research
• How greater collaboration can accelerate progress in coeliac disease research

🌏 The Future of Coeliac Disease Research

• Olivia’s hopes for the future—what advances we may see within the next decade
• Potential for a cure or treatment in the future

🔗 Links

Want to stay up to date with Olivia’s work and the latest in coeliac disease research?
📌 WEHI Website
📌 Follow Olivia on Instagram: @coeliacliv.ing

Interested in participating in a coeliac disease trial? Email coeliac@wehi.edu.au. Please note : *Not all studies involve a gluten challenge.*

Disclaimer

The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.

A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 173

In this episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I’ll be talking about why it’s crucial not to cut out gluten before getting tested for coeliac disease. I’ll break down the science behind testing, the risks of going gluten-free too soon, and why getting an accurate diagnosis matters. Plus, I’ll share a personal update on my bone density and what I’ve learned since my last scan.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

✅ Recap of my episode with Mel Bampton, former Triple J Radio Host
✅ The risks of self-diagnosing and cutting out gluten too soon
✅ Importance of ingesting gluten before being screened for coeliac disease
✅ Steps to take if you suspect you have coeliac disease
✅ Coeliac disease testing and diagnosis process
✅ My coeliac disease diagnosis story and why I cut out gluten pre-diagnosis
✅ Why I decided to do the gluten challenge and have a formal coeliac disease diagnosis
✅ My latest bone density results and what they mean for my health
✅ Teaser of next week's guest episode

I also want your input—jump on our Instagram or Facebook group and share your diagnosis story. Are you currently doing a gluten challenge or cut out gluten and looking at doing it? Are you newly diagnosed with coeliac disease? We'd love to hear from you!

Resources Mentioned:

🔗 Coeliac Australia - Testing for Coeliac Disease
🔗 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Support the Podcast:

💬 Join our gluten-free community on Facebook: A Gluten Free Family
📩 Subscribe to A Gluten Free Newsletter for updates, tips, and special discounts
🎧 Follow A Gluten Free Podcast and leave a review!
👉 Have a question or topic suggestion? Send me a message on Instagram @a.gffamily

🎙️ Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Disclaimer

The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.

A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 172

On today’s episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I sit down with former Triple J radio host, podcaster, author, and yoga instructor Mel Bampton. You might remember Mel from her time on Triple J, where she made waves in Australian music culture—especially as the creator of the iconic Like A Version segment.

Mel opens up about the high-energy world of radio, the pressures that came with it, the partying and the health challenges she faced along the way. We discuss her personal journey with migraines, stress, and finding answers in a gluten free lifestyle. Now thriving as a yoga instructor and wellness advocate, Mel shares how she made the transition from the fast-paced entertainment industry to a more mindful, health-focused life.

🎙 Episode Highlights

🎵 From Triple J to Like A Version: Mel’s Radio Career

• How Mel got her start in radio and what it was like working at Triple J.
• The behind-the-scenes story of launching Like A Version—one of the most beloved Australian music segments.
• Memorable moments with artists and bands, including working alongside Lindsay McDougall.
• The high-energy, demanding world of radio and how it impacted her health.

🌱 Health Struggles & Discovering the Gluten-Free Diet

• Growing up with a sister diagnosed with coeliac disease—what she knew (and didn’t know) about gluten at the time.
• The intense migraines, anxiety, and other unexplained health issues she experienced while working in radio.
• The long road to finding answers: dealing with stress, seeing doctors, and making major life changes.
• Why she ultimately decided to leave behind the party lifestyle in Sydney to focus on her well-being.

💪 A New Way of Living

• Her experience transitioning to a gluten-free diet and the immediate and long-term effects on her body and mind.
• The role of mindfulness, movement, and nutrition in maintaining a healthier lifestyle.

🎙 Podcasting, The Prana Project & More

• Mel’s new podcast How Human—why she started it and the deep conversations she’s having with guests.
• The Prana Project—her work in the wellness space and how it ties into her passion for holistic health.
• Final thoughts on how going gluten-free has completely changed her life for the better.

🔗 Links & Resources

📲 Follow Mel Bampton on Instagram: @MelBampton
🎧 Listen to Lissie Presents… How Human: Link Here
🌎 Learn more on Mel’s website: www.lissieturner.com

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Disclaimer

The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.

A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 171

It’s Coeliac Awareness Week! Running from March 13th to 20th, this week is all about raising awareness and supporting the coeliac and gluten free community. This year, I’m doing something a little different, inspired by my recent conversation with Sandra Hudson, founder of Hudson’s Bakery. Sandra opened up about the struggles of running a gluten free business in today’s tough environment—from rising costs to nearly giving up. It was raw, honest, and a must-listen for anyone who cares about the future of gluten free businesses.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:
✅ The challenges gluten-free businesses are facing right now
✅ Why supporting them is so important for the coeliac community
✅ My mission this Coeliac Awareness Week to highlight the businesses doing an amazing job
✅ Teaser of next week's guest episode

I also want your input—jump on our Instagram or Facebook group and share the gluten-free businesses that are making a difference!

Plus, a special guest is coming up soon—someone you might recognise from Triple J! They reached out to share their powerful story about going gluten free and how it has completely transformed their life. Stay tuned!

💻 Blog post is live now – check it out for more details.

Enter CAW25 Giveaway!

👉 Follow & share: Tag your favorite gluten-free businesses and let’s celebrate those who make our lives easier. Follow us on Instagram and join our Facebook group!

🎧 Listen now & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Disclaimer

The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.

A Gluten Free Podcast

Episode 170

In this episode, I chat with Sandra Hudson, founder of Hudson’s Bakery, about her journey into the gluten free world, the challenges of running a dedicated gluten free business in today’s financial climate, and the incredible support she’s received from the coeliac and gluten free community.

With Easter coming up, Sandra wants you to know about her soft, delicious Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns—available at all Hudson’s Bakery locations until Easter Sunday 25th April, 2025! You can pre-order online for the Easter weekend or drop by any of their stores. She swears you won’t believe they’re gluten free—and if her famous lamingtons are anything to go by, I believe her!

In This Episode, We Cover:
🔹 Sandra’s Gluten Free Story – What led her to go gluten free and how it changed her life.
🔹 Starting Hudson’s Bakery – The inspiration behind it, the first day opening, and the response from the community.
🔹 Connecting with the Gluten Free Community – Why the bakery has resonated so strongly with customers.
🔹 Best-Selling Gluten Free Treats – From savoury options to sweet favourites, what customers love most.
🔹 Food Safety & Allergen Considerations – How Hudson’s Bakery ensures safe, coeliac-friendly food.
🔹 The Financial Struggles of Running a Gluten Free Business – How the bakery is navigating challenges in the current economy.
🔹 The Growing Demand for Gluten Free – How awareness of coeliac disease and the need for safe gluten free options is expanding.
🔹 Future Plans for Hudson’s Bakery – What’s next for Sandra and her team.

Support Gluten Free Businesses!
Sandra shares how important customer support is to gluten free businesses like hers. If you want to help, visit Hudson’s Bakery, spread the word, and support local gluten free businesses in your area.

🎧 Listen now and hear Sandra’s inspiring journey!

Links

Visit Hudson's Bakery
Follow Hudson's Bakery on Instagram & Facebook

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Disclaimer

The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.