How To Find Inclusion, Community & Connection in Our Gluten Free Life

A Gluten Free Podcast  Episode 189 When you or a loved one is diagnosed with coeliac disease, it can feel like everything changes — food, social life, identity. That was my experience, and I know many of you can relate. In this solo episode, I want to explore how we can find inclusion, community and connection in our gluten free lives — and how we can support each other through it. In This Episode, I Share:A story from last week’s guest Sonny Wells, who created Sonny’s Food, the world’s first gluten free fast food chain, after his own diagnosisA recent gluten close-call with my daughter, and how these moments remind us of the importance of community and support Talking Points:Acknowledge the Isolation It’s okay to grieve this life shift. Accepting the hard parts helps you move forward.Redefine Inclusion True inclusion means building new spaces where your needs are fully respected.Your Journey is Yours Alone Don’t compare. Your timeline and emotions are valid.Find Your Community Online, in person, or through A Gluten Free Family — seek spaces where you feel understood.Connect with People Who Get It Gluten free parents, teens, students, travellers — find your people.Share Your Story Telling and hearing stories helps us feel less alone and more empowered.Create New Traditions Whether it’s pizza night or a local GF event, make safe food moments fun.Support Gluten Free Businesses They’re working for us — let’s return the favour with reviews, shares and support.Advocate Together From petitions to policy, there’s power in numbers. We need each other’s voices.Be a Connector Help others by listening, sharing resources, and being the support you wish you had.You Belong Here You’re not alone. If you need connection, reach out — I’m here, and so is this community. Next Week’s Episode: 🎉 I’ll be joined by Mel Persson (The Very Hungry Coeliac) to talk about her brand-new cookbook Gluten Free Feasts, life in the UK, and her ongoing food journey. You won’t want to miss it! Want to Connect? 🌐 aglutenfreefamily.com 📩 DM or email me — I’d love to hear your story ⭐ Leave a review if this episode resonated 📣 Share with someone starting their gluten free journey Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information shared is based on personal experiences and should not be considered medical or dietary advice. Always speak to a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, medications or health routine. MEET UP TIME! We've teamed up with Amelia of Social Coeliac Sydney to bring you a meetup at the Sydney Gluten Free Expo on Saturday 16th August. Looking forward to seeing you there gluten free fam. Follow Social Coeliac Sydney on Instagram  Meet up details for Sydney Gluten Free Expo