#19: How We Celebrate Birthdays Gluten-Free (Without Feeling Left Out)

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 15/05/2025

Birthday parties are supposed to be fun—balloons, cake, friends, the whole thing. But when you or your child is gluten-free, they can quickly become a source of stress, worry, and even heartbreak. No one wants to be the kid with the “weird cupcake” or the mom explaining gluten cross-contact for the 100th time. In this episode, I’m sharing how we handle birthdays gluten-free—from class parties to family celebrations—without feeling left out or missing out on the joy.

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#18: Decoding Gluten-Free Labels

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 08/05/2025

You know that moment—you pick up a product that looks safe, it says “gluten-free” in bold letters… but something still makes you hesitate. Can you trust the label? What about that “processed in a facility with wheat” note? What the heck is “malt extract” anyway? If you’ve ever stood in a grocery aisle Googling ingredients, this episode is for you. Today I’m breaking down how to read gluten-free labels with confidence—so you can spend less time stressing and more time actually enjoying your food!

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#17: My Favorite Gluten-Free Products Right Now

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 01/05/2025

Sometimes, the best gluten-free finds are the ones we stumble across and instantly fall in love with—and today, I’m sharing a few of my absolute favorite gluten-free products right now. These are the staples, snacks, and lifesavers I keep coming back to—whether it’s for convenience, flavor, or just because they make my gluten-free life so much easier. This is a casual, chatty episode you can listen to while running errands or meal prepping—so let’s dig in!

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#16: Gluten-Free Fails: The Mistakes I Made So You Don't Have To

Carrie Saunders

Published on: 24/04/2025

If you're just starting your gluten-free journey—or even if you’ve been on it for a while—chances are, you’ve made a few mistakes. I know I have. From trusting the wrong labels, to getting glutened at restaurants, to thinking I could ‘wing it’ without a plan… I've learned a lot the hard way. In this episode, I’m sharing the top mistakes I made when going gluten-free, what I wish I had known sooner, and how you can avoid the same bumps in the road.

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