Carrie Saunders

#44: Surviving Thanksgiving Gluten-Free — Without the Stress

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 06/11/2025

Thanksgiving can be one of the hardest holidays when you’re gluten-free. There’s food everywhere, family traditions, and sometimes… not much you can safely eat. It can feel stressful, awkward, or even isolating. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I’m sharing how to survive Thanksgiving gluten-free — without the stress — so you can actually enjoy the day, feel confident, and stay healthy.

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#43: How to Cope When You Feel Left Out Because of Food

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 30/10/2025

Have you ever been at a party, a work lunch, or a family gathering and realized there’s nothing you can eat? Everyone else is digging in, and you’re trying to smile through it while feeling left out or awkward. I’ve been there more times than I can count, and it can really sting. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to handle those moments when being gluten-free feels isolating — how to prepare ahead, what to say, and how to take care of your emotions when food becomes a dividing line.

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#42: Gluten and the Brain: Why Brain Fog Is a Real Thing

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 23/10/2025

Have you ever felt foggy, forgetful, or like your brain just isn’t firing the way it used to — especially after being glutened? You’re not imagining it. There’s growing research showing how gluten can affect the brain and nervous system, even in people without obvious stomach issues. In today’s episode, we’ll unpack what ‘gluten brain fog’ really is, why it happens, and what you can do to clear your head and feel like yourself again. And stick around until the end, because I’ll share the one daily habit that’s made the biggest difference for my own mental clarity.

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#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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