FAACT's Roundtable
Presented in a welcoming format with interviews and open discussions, FAACT’s Roundtable podcast episodes cover all aspects of living with food allergies across the lifespan. You don't want to miss out, so subscribe, sit back, relax, and welcome FAACT into your homes! Please note that our guests are not compensated in any way by our generous sponsors to participate in specific podcasts.
Episodes
Shared decision-making often focuses on parents and caregivers working with the doctor to benefit their child’s health. We are exploring the next level of shared decision-making when the patient is older, such as a teen or young adult. Tune in as board-certified allergist, Dr. Doug Mack discusses how to approach teens and how young adults can navigate and understand shared decision-making.
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Not long ago, 36 allergy experts worldwide came together to develop a consensus on preparing their patients for Oral Immunotherapy, also known as OIT. We’re sitting down with FAACT’s Medical Advisory Board Member, Dr. Katherine Anagnostou, one of the 36 allergy experts collaborating in the Preparing Patients for Oral Immunotherapy (PPOINT) consensus.
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Three leading allergists, Drs. Farah Khan, Manisha Relan, and Zach Rubin, are sitting down with FAACT to share their perspectives regarding how patients can use social media to benefit them as they manage food allergies. We’ll also explore how to avoid social media pitfalls and how to speak to your teen and young adult about navigating food allergies.
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We’re exploring how one family chose oral immunotherapy (OIT) for their child and what life has been like since they made that decision. Food allergy parent, advocate, and blogger, Hillary Tolle Carter is sharing her family’s OIT journey with us today!
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In this episode, we explore the definition of airborne allergies with FAACT’s Medical Advisory Board member, Dr. Kristin Sokol. We discuss situations to avoid when allergens might be in the air, such as walking through a kitchen where flour is being mixed or a barbeque restaurant where shrimp is being grilled.
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Learn more about the ground-breaking news from the recent American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI)/World Allergy Organization (WAO) Joint Congress from FAACT Medical Advisory Board Chair, Dr. Shahzad Mustafa. Topics include the most recent research in anaphylaxis, food allergy therapies, and other conditions in allergy and immunology.
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This podcast is for adult listeners since our topic explores hidden food allergens in Cannabis products. We’re sitting down with Steven Gendel, PhD, principal and consultant for Gendel Food Safety, to explore the intersection of food allergies and edible cannabis products - and how listeners can better understand how to determine if a product contains their allergen and what to look for.
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We’re sitting down with Debbie Chizever Taback, Co-founder of Latitude Food Allergy Care, to explore Oral Immunotherapy, also known as OIT, and the impact of transforming food allergy treatment with empathy, science, and expertise.
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- Latitude Food Allergy Care
- Free Weekly Event: "Ask About OIT" office hours on Fridays
on Zoom at 9:30-10:30 am PT/12:30-1:30 pm
Alpha-Gal Syndrome has been making headlines over the last few years, but do you know that a simple bite from certain ticks or chiggers can trigger an allergy to meat and other products made from mammals? We’re exploring this mysterious condition with Alpha-Gal expert and board-certified allergist, Dr. Scott Commins. Challenging to diagnose and even more challenging to manage, welcome to Part Two of a two-part series about Alpha-Ga...
The holidays are a beautiful time to create lasting family memories. But what do you do when your family needs to pivot to stay safe while honoring traditions? We’re sitting down with Megan Lavin, the Founder of Allergy Awesomeness and cookbook author, to learn her secrets and discover new ideas for creating incredible holiday memories while staying allergy safe.
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Managing your loved ones or food allergies can leave you overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious. But where does one begin to address the emotional side of food allergies? We are sitting down with Elizabeth Hawkins, PhD, MPH, food allergy parent, psychologist, and founder of the Food Allergy Hive, who is also known as the Food Allergy Psychologist, to explore the emotional side of living with food allergies and about the Food Allergy Hi...
We’re sitting down with young adults and brothers who are managing food allergies to explore their recent trip to Japan. Adam and Jason Rubinstein will share how they prepared and managed their food allergies while staying safe and enjoying Japan's sites and experiences!
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Natural disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. Finding safe food after or during a disaster can be frightening for those managing food allergies. The good news is that adequate preparation allows you and your family to remain food allergy-safe while navigating a natural disaster. We’re exploring food allergy-focused disaster preparedness with FAACT’s Vice President of Public Health, Nicole Della Santina, MPH, who will ease your mi...
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states, “Alpha-Gal syndrome (AGS) is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic condition that can occur after a tick bite.” But how do you get AGS and tackle this condition? We’re exploring living with AGS with two change makers and AGS powerhouses, Candice Matthis and Debbie Nichols. They are the founders of Two Alpha-Gals and the new Alpha-Gal Foundation, which is committed...
We’re exploring how businesses and organizations address the challenges of keeping guests on special diets safe and included with Tracy Stuckrath, the Founder and President of thrive! meetings & events. Tracy has over 20 years of extensive event planning experience, is a sought-after speaker, and will help listeners peek into her world of solutions. She has 30 years of experience as an event planner, 14+ years performing her cu...
We’re sitting down with the founder and president of a new non-profit, the Celiac College Guide, Nicole Kessler, to explore this guide and learn more about how to find colleges that meet the needs of families living with Celiac disease. Nicole is a career educator named National Teacher of the Year for Teach for America. She eventually became a school administrator in urban and suburban, district, and charter schools and served on ...
We’re turning on the inspiration today with social media influencer Lauren Less, CEO and Founder of Less with Laur, to learn not only about the life of an influencer but also how to create a joyful life with food allergies and other related conditions.
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- Less with Laur - website and blog
- Follow Less with Laur on her social media platforms at Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest.
- FAACT Digital...
Back to School is here, and one of the most powerful steps any family can take is understanding their legal rights and how to stay calm and cool if their student hits challenges. We’re sitting down with FAACT’s General Counsel, Amelia Smith, JD, to hear her top Must-Knows about the Americans with Disability Act, K-12, and College so your family can start the school year equipped with the best knowledge possible.
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We explore how parents can find their voice and then guide their children to a life of self-advocacy with Ina K. Chung, who is known as The Asian Allergy Mom. Ina is outspoken about teaching children self-advocacy while encouraging parents to feel confident in finding their voice as they demonstrate to their families that they deserve to advocate and be heard.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faacts-roundtable/id1507431265To help you make the best decisions about food allergy treatment choices, we’re exploring current options with board-certified allergist, Dr. Brian Vickery. We’ll discuss what questions to ask your doctor and family when determining the proper treatment for loved ones, including time and financial commitments.
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