The Gluten Free Engineer Podcast

#41: Why Your Gluten Symptoms Are Real (Even if Doctors Dismiss Them)

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 16/10/2025

Have you ever been told your gluten symptoms are all in your head? Maybe a doctor brushed them off, or friends and family made you feel dramatic for needing to eat gluten-free. I want you to know this: you’re not crazy, and your symptoms are real. In today’s episode, I’ll share why gluten can cause so many different symptoms, why doctors sometimes dismiss them, and how to trust your body even when others don’t. Stick with me until the end, because I’ll share a simple way to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office without feeling like you’re being difficult.

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#40: The First 30 Days Gluten-Free: What to Expect and How to Thrive

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 09/10/2025

The first 30 days gluten-free can feel overwhelming — you’re cleaning out the pantry, reading labels like a detective, and maybe even wondering if you’ll ever feel normal again. But here’s the good news: those first weeks can also be a time of big wins if you know what to expect. In today’s episode, I’ll share the changes you might notice in your body, the challenges that trip people up, and practical tips to not just survive — but thrive — in your first month gluten-free. And stick with me until the end, because I’ll share the one thing that made the biggest difference for me in those early days.

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#39: What I eat in a Day - Ideas and Tips to make Gluten Free Eating Fun

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 02/10/2025

Ever wonder what a full day of eating gluten-free actually looks like — without being boring or bland? In today’s episode, I’m walking you through exactly what I eat in a day. You’ll hear my go-to meals and snacks, how I keep things simple and satisfying, and a few ideas you can borrow for your own kitchen. And stick with me until the end, because I’ll share the mindset shift that helped me finally stop stressing about food and start enjoying it again.

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#38: No Tummy Troubles? You Might Still Have Celiac

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 25/09/2025

When most people think of celiac disease, they picture stomach pain, bloating, or running to the bathroom. But what if I told you that you could have celiac — and serious intestinal damage — without any stomach symptoms at all? It’s called Silent Celiac, and it’s far more common than you might think. Today, I’ll walk you through what Silent Celiac is, how it shows up in the body, and why it’s so important not to overlook. And stick around to the end, because I’ll share the surprising way Silent Celiac showed up in my own journey.

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