This episode is all about inspiration. We’re shining a spotlight on a remarkable young woman who is using her voice and platform to make a meaningful impact in the food allergy community. We’re honored to welcome FAACT’s newest National Spokesperson, Tess Ferm, Miss America’s Teen 2026! Tess joins us to share her personal food allergy journey and why educating others and raising awareness has become such a powerful part of her mission.

Resources to keep you in the know:

• Miss America - Tess Ferm
• Follow Tess on Instagram: @tessferm.sc and @missamericasteen

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Sponsored by: Genentech

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The dietary management of food allergies includes identifying the allergen that triggers a reaction and avoiding foods that contain that allergen. As a result, children with dietary restrictions due to food allergies may be at risk for inadequate nutritional intake. We sat down with Andie Lee Gonzalez, Senior Pediatric Medical Science Liaison with Abbott Nutrition Medical Affairs and Research, who describes the role of specialized nutrition support and why it’s important in the dietary management of food allergies.

Resources to keep you in the know:

• For educational resources and food allergy management tools, visit Abbott Nutrition Health Institute at anhi.org.
• Diagnosis and Appropriate Identification of Food Allergy
• Does Your Child Have a Food Allergy?

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Sponsored by: Abbott

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Traveling with food allergies happens every day for thousands of families. But as many of us know, travel takes planning—and even the best plans don’t always go the way we expect. Flights get delayed, restaurants change menus, and sometimes we’re asked to make quick decisions in unfamiliar places. So how do we prepare not just our travel plans, but also our mindset? How do we build the confidence and coping skills to stay calm and pivot when the unexpected happens? Joining us to talk about navigating travel and those unplanned moments is psychologist and Founder of The Food Allergy Hive, Elizabeth Hawkins, PhD, MPH. She’ll help us explore how to develop a healthier, more flexible travel mindset.

Resources to keep you in the know:

• The Food Allergy Hive
• Food Allergy Hive Membership
• FAACT Behavioral Health Resource Center

FAACT's Roundtable Podcast can be found on Apple Podcast, Pandora, Spotify, Podbay, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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Sponsored by: National Peanut Board

Thanks for listening! FAACT invites you to discover more exciting food allergy resources at FoodAllergyAwareness.org!