Ep.20 – 20 Questions With AoA

by John Corning | Feb 19, 2020 | Podcast

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For episode 20, we’re changing it up a bit. We decided we wanted to take a step back from a specific allergy topic to let you all get to know us a bit better. Hopefully, this will help everyone hear our thought process as well as a bit of background on our lives (we don’t ONLY eat, sleep and breathe allergies XD).

We hope you all enjoy this episode, and let us know if you like this format, as we can try to incorporate some more of this less structured content if there is a desire for it 🙂

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Ep.19 – Special Guest: Nicole Ciuppa, RDN

by John Corning | Feb 5, 2020 | Podcast

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• Nicole’s Website
• Nicole’s Instagram
• Nicole’s YouTube

Main Topic(s)

Our conversation with Nicole!

• Food Allergy advocate and content creator that founded Nutritionally Nicole, LLC.
• Nicole was awarded ‘Favorite Food Allergy Blogger” by Allergy Cloud
• Named one of Spokin’s top 100 women in food allergies
• Was a guest speaker at FARE’s “Contains Courage” summit November 2019

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Ep.18 – Building a Support System

by John Corning | Jan 22, 2020 | Podcast

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Puzzle Board

Main Topic(s)

• Why does this matter? Sometimes you need:
  • a break
  • to vent
  • to have fun/be distracted
  • an objective opinion
  • comfort
  • a cheerleader
• How to start building your support system
  • Can be difficult, especially if you prefer to be in control
  • Hard to build once you’re in adversity, try to get it in place before things get sour
  • A support system is not just people
• Embrace Interests that help you grow and develop
  • Art
  • Dance
  • Reading
  • Puzzles
  • Prayer/Faith
  • Knitting
  • Video/Board Games
  • Make sure to find a healthy balance and don’t let interests/hobbies become obsessions or ways to avoid problems
• Exercise/Physical Activity
  • Endorphins!
  • Gym or at-home workouts
  • Team sports
  • Yoga
  • Studio Classes
  • LOTS of options
• Get Away
  • Hike
  • Day Trip
  • Overnight
  • Any simple change of scenery
• Find Your Quiet Space
  • At home
  • A park
  • Special coffee shop
  • Book Store
  • Go there often when things are good and bad
  • You should be able to use this space to rest, contemplate and rejuvenate
• PEOPLE
  • Family & Friends
    • Know what you want/need
    • ASK for what you want/need
    • It is OK to reconnect with people you’ve fallen out of touch with
    • It is OK to cut out negative people who don’t support you
  • Support Groups & Therapists
    • Finding others who understand you/your situation is important
    • Nothing wrong with seeking a professional to be part of your support system

Listener Question/Community Connection

•  Further Shaun EOE Discussion
  • High-dose antacids & re-scope
  • Oral steroid treatment
  • Elimination diet options

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Ep.17 – Leaving the House with Food Allergies

by John Corning | Jan 8, 2020 | Podcast

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Epi-Pen Carrying Case

Full Med Bag

Large Lunchbox

YumBox Leakproof Lunch Box

Monkey Business Allergy Bracelets (What we use for Shaun)

AllerMates Allergy Bracelets

FARE – Celiac v. Wheat Allergy

Celiac.org

Main Topic(s)

Leaving the House with Food Allergies

• So Much Involved
• Always take the Meds
• What’s in the Tiny Backpack
• Allergy/Medical Alert Bracelet
• Food

Listener Question/Community Connection

Listener Question from Katie – “What’s the difference between Celiac Disease and a Wheat Allergy?”

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