FAACT's Roundtable

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.

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July 9, 2025 20 mins

We learn how one organization, the Food Allergy Fund, is tackling the food allergy conundrum through specific research funding. Focusing on the root cause of food allergies, the Food Allergy Fund is a unique part of our food allergy community, making a significant impact. The Fund's Founder and CEO, Ilana Golant, joins us to discuss their current research, the annual Innovation and Investment Summit, and their partnership with...

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Food allergy and airline advocate, speaker, and change maker, Lianne Mandelbaum, Founder of No Nut Traveler, updates us on the latest food allergy and airline news. Lianne will discuss how you can share your airline travel challenges and successes while helping the food allergy community.

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We’re diving into the world of mast cell diseases, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to navigate this condition. Whether you're a patient, healthcare professional, or a caregiver, this conversation, led by Jessica Fraser, Executive Director of the Mast Cell Disease Society, will guide you on how to find resources, support, and community. 

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This podcast explores Mast Cell Disease, and we're learning more about this disease directly from someone living with it. Our guest, Rachael Rose, is a patient living with Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis. She will share her journey from diagnosis to daily living with this condition.

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We’re learning about Systemic Mastocytosis (SM) with Dr. Nathan Boggs, Allergy Division Director at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, whose research focuses on SM. Dr. Boggs shares more about understanding symptoms, if you may have SM, and how to support people living with it.

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We’re learning how to navigate a hospital stay when you have food allergies from a food allergy patient, parent, advocate, and chef who operated a hospital kitchen for over eight years. Martha Morgan, Founder and Owner of Allergy Dragon, helps us learn about how hospital kitchens operate and critical tips for staying safe during a hospital stay.

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We’re exploring new California food allergy-related legislation with change-maker Robyn Huey Lao, who is a nurse practitioner, mother of 9-year-old food allergy advocate Addie, and the patient advocate leading the charge for California SB 68: ADDE, which stands for Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences. Robyn shares how passion and necessity turned an average family into advocates working to uplift our food allergy world. A sp...

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May 7, 2025 19 mins

Section 504 has opened doors for millions of students with disabilities, including those managing food allergies. Today, we are discussing an exciting new campaign focused on Celebrating Section 504 and how you can help raise awareness for Food Allergy Awareness Month and Week! We’re sitting with FAACT’s General Counsel and Vice President of Civil Rights Advocacy, Amelia Smith, JD. We discuss how and why Section 504 has impacted li...

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In honor of Food Allergy Awareness Month, we’re sitting down with Tara Gilad, a mover and shaker in our food allergy community. Tara is a co-owner and co-founder of the Vitality Bowl Franchise, and we learn more about what inspires her and how she engages with the food allergy community.

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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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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...

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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...

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