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#60: Do Gluten Digest Enzymes Work?

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 26/02/2026

If you’ve ever wondered whether gluten digest enzymes actually work — especially if you have celiac disease — this episode is for you. I’m going to share what the research says, what these enzymes are designed to do, and also our personal experience using them cautiously for accidental exposure. This is not about replacing a strict gluten-free diet. It’s about understanding what these products can and cannot realistically do.

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#59: Why Gluten Reactions Can Be Delayed

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 19/02/2026

Have you ever eaten something, felt fine, and then hours later or even the next day felt terrible and wondered, was that gluten? Delayed gluten reactions are incredibly common, but they're also incredibly confusing. Today we're going to talk about why gluten reactions aren't always immediate, what happens in the body, and how to think about delayed symptoms without spiraling into anxiety. If you've ever second-guessed yourself after a reaction, this episode is for you.

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#58: How To Navigate Alcohol And Mocktails When You’re Gluten-Free

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 12/02/2026

If you’re gluten-free and unsure how alcohol fits into your life — whether you drink occasionally, rarely, or not at all — this episode is for you. Drinking gluten-free can be confusing, and the risks aren’t always about what’s in your glass. Today, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about drinking safely while gluten-free, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, real-life risks people don’t talk about, and how to make choices that support your body and your health.

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#57: What is IBS and Why It Is Often a Placeholder Diagnosis

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 05/02/2026

If food makes you nervous now that you are gluten free — if you overthink menus, hesitate at social events, or feel a pit in your stomach when you’re not in control of the food — I want you to know this first: you’re not broken, dramatic, or doing gluten-free wrong. Food anxiety is incredibly common when you’re gluten-free, especially with celiac or gluten sensitivity. Today, we’re talking about why that anxiety develops, why it makes sense, and how to start loosening its grip without ignoring your safety.

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