by John Corning Nov 27, 2019 | Podcast
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Welcome back to episode 13 where we talk all about Thanksgiving and navigating holidays in general with food allergies 🙂
Main Topic(s)
Our Thanksgiving
We talk about what our thanksgiving looks like and how it has evolved over the years
How we plan and move around on a holiday
Some things we pack and bring with us
Practical Aspects of Thanksgiving with Food Allergies
Hosting vs Being a Guest
Shop at odd times
Make Lists
Talk about expectations ahead of time
Talk with your host (if you’re the guest)
Cooking and Serving Strategies
Try to make only one iteration of each dish
Emotional Aspects of Thanksgiving with Food Allergies
Anger, Worry, Fear, etc.
Loss of traditional foods -> and the sadness that can bring
It’s OK to have those feelings
3 Things that help(ed) us with the emotions
Focus on the meaning of the holiday
Food matters less than being together
Focus on building & sharing new traditions
Shaun’s Thoughts
We actually get to hear a tiny bit from Shaun this week about what he thinks about thanksgiving!
Community Connection
Tina Beal’s listener question number 2!
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by John Corning Nov 20, 2019 | Podcast
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Welcome back to episode 12! This week we’re so excited to have another special guest on the show for you all. The fabulous Amanda Orlando!
All Things Amanda:
Community Connection
A couple of stories of kindness (we recorded on World Kindness Day)
Listener Questions
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by John Corning Nov 13, 2019 | Podcast
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We’re back with Episode 11! Thank you all for being patient as we worked through our first major technical hiccup, it is very much appreciated as we only want to bring you the best content we can!
This episode follows-up our interview with Senator Lesser quite nicely, as we go more in-depth into the recently passed Stock Epinephrine bill. We try to break it down as best we can to help make it as digestible as possible so you have the key points and can have further informed discussions with friends and family.
Main Topic(s)
Bill 706 – Public Act #19-19: An Act Concerning Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
FARE’s list of all states that currently have a similar stock epinephrine law
Shaun’s Facts
Five-Year-Olds can be tough, and between his lingering cold, and not talking directly into the mic, some of Shaun’s segment this week is a little tricky to understand. I decided to leave it in, however, as Linda does an amazing job translating basically everything he says so you can still get the gist of it.
Community Connection
Spokin
Listener Questions!
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by John Corning Oct 30, 2019 | Podcast
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This week we welcome our first special guest on the Art of Allergies podcast! We got a chance to meet with Senator Matt Lesser, who has been instrumental in getting several pieces of Connecticut state legislation passed, as well as having food allergies himself.
Main Topic(s)
Our interview with Senator Lesser.
Shaun’s Facts
Some info and Shaun’s take on his 5th birthday party.
Community Connection
We answer a couple of questions from one of our followers on Instagram: @nutritionallynicole. She gave us some great questions and allowed us to have some good discussions.
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by John Corning Oct 23, 2019 | Podcast
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Main Topic(s) Birthdays with food allergies
Shaun’s 1st Birthday
UNO Party!
12 Food Allergies at the time
So many foods that we had not tried yet (barely on solid food)
Shaun’s first cake was actually a waffle 🙂
Creative improvisation is key!
Shaun’s 2nd Birthday
Pumpkin painting
All Uncle Tommy’s gift for Shaun (Train)
Cornflake-Crumb chicken, veggies & quinoa
Shaun’s 3rd Birthday
3 & 30 (shared party with John)
Baked Potato Bar!!
Everyone (including other non-allergy restrictions people) can pick toppings that are safe
Still made as much as possible Shaun-Safe
Remove all the food that Shaun would eat, prior to anyone else getting theirs (limits cross-contamination)
Shaun’s 4th Birthday
Play Set!
No meal, just snacks = All Shaun Safe
Build Day for the boys
Sleepover at Aunt Carol’s for Shaun
Shaun’s 5th Birthday
Shaun got to make Shaun-Safe cookies to bring to school
Dee’s Bakery Shaun requested Brinner! (just like Dad 🙂
Tips
Test out your cake prior to the party (especially the first year/birthday party)
Simplify as much as possible
All Safe foods, no food at all, dessert/snacks only, etc.
Make your family your allies!
Supportive and understanding
They can help with prepping food in YOUR space (where you know it’s safer)
Non-food ways for them to help with a party
Shaun’s Facts Unfortunately, Shaun has not been feeling well, so we did not record with him for this episode, we hope to have him healthy for the next one!
Community Connection A couple of anecdotal stories about some interactions that we’ve had with people recently.
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