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Only Show FansEp 119: The DiplomatRecapping Season 3 of The Diplomat The girls are throwing it back to their old Suits ways with Season 3 of The Diplomat where one of them konws a lot more about the series than the other one. Maggie watched just one episode before diving into Season 3 and Amanda has seen them all at least once (because of course). They talk about all the juicy relationships, how they would operate if they were President + VP, and how great a Patsy Wheel would be in the Whitehouse (or any house!). Hear all their hot thoughts and predictions for season 4 and l...
2025-10-3145 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaSafe to Eat: Devin Sailer's Mission to Change the Food Allergy WorldSend us a textThis inspiring episode features Devin August Sailer, teen allergy advocate and founder of Safe to Eat, an organization providing Top 9 and gluten free foods to domestic violence and emergency housing shelters in upstate New York. We talk about what it's like navigating the world with food allergies as a young person, how Safe to Eat was created, and how even the smallest acts of advocacy are important. Trigger warning: Devin shares a story about a severe allergic reaction. He talks about how infusing his unique sense of humor into th...
2025-10-2836 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaLiving Out Loud While Invisibly Allergic with Zoe SlaughterSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Zoë Slaughter, the influencer behind the Invisibly Allergic blog and social media accounts and author of the upcoming book by the same name. Zoë shares candidly about her airborne and contact reactivity, her experience using the new nasal epinephrine Neffy, and how she has navigated a safe work place. We also talk about what it means to advocate for change in a world where food allergies are still misunderstood, and how storytelling can open doors for awareness, empathy, and progress.https://invisiblyallergic.com/
2025-10-2144 min
The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology#132 - Boundaries & Communication in Food Allergy FamiliesNavigating food allergies is tough enough, but adding family dynamics to the mix can make things even more complicated. When loved ones don’t understand you or your child’s allergies or dismiss the rules meant to keep them safe, it can lead to conflict, hurt feelings, and stress for everyone involved.
Kortney and Dr. Payel Gupta sit down with psychologist Dr. Amanda Whitehouse to talk about how families can find common ground when emotions run high. Together, they unpack what it means to stay regulated in difficult conversations, how to set healthy boundaries with family members, and...
2025-10-1742 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaWhy Social Anxiety in Food Allergies Deserves Attention with Dr. Melissa EngelSend us a textFood allergies don’t just bring the fear of anaphylaxis. They also bring unique social challenges that are often overlooked. In this episode, I sit down with psychologist clinician and researcher Dr. Melissa Engel, whose recently published paper introduces a new model for understanding social anxiety related to food allergies.We discuss why this distinction matters, especially for adolescents navigating peer relationships, independence, and identity alongside food allergies. Dr. Engel shares her hopes that this framework will inspire better screening, more targeted treatments, and a broader acknowledgment of the emotional toll th...
2025-10-1433 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaBehavioral Health Insights with FAACT's Emery BrownSend us a textIn this episode of Don’t Feed the Fear, Emery Brown, school psychologist and FAACT’s Behavioral Health Director, joins me to talk about how parents and schools can better support children with food allergies. We explore practical strategies that help children and their parents feel safe, understood, and able to thrive. This episode is packed with helpful tips from Emery's real-life personal and professional experiences, practical skills you can use right away, as well as ideas on how to use the many resources she has created for FAACT's Behavioral Health Resource Center.
2025-10-0750 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaThe ADINA Act: Fighting for Allergen & Gluten Labeling in MedicationsSend us a textIn this episode of Don’t Feed the Fear, the family behind the ADINA Act joins me to talk about the federal bill's recently reintroduction to Congress. The Act seeks to require clear labeling of the Top 9 food allergens and gluten in prescription and over-the-counter medications. It's a critical step toward safety and transparency for people living with food allergies and celiac disease.We explore the story behind the bill, the urgent need for allergen labeling in medications, and how families, advocates, and clinicians can come together to push for this ch...
2025-09-3042 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaDiagnosed Celiac During the Pandemic: Gabby Hemond on the Importance of CommunitySend us a textIn this episode of Don’t Feed the Fear, Gabby Hemond (@noglutengabby) joins us to talk about being a young celiac influencer diagnosed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about the unique challenges of navigating a new diagnosis in young adulthood during the global shutdown, the insecurities and uncertainties that came with it, and coping through connecting with others. Gabby shares how she began posting online, the ups and downs of sharing her life so publicly, and continuing to build community for people living with celiac. Follow Gabby @nog...
2025-09-2342 min
FAACT's RoundtableEp. 251: Food Allergy Anxiety: The Nervous System's RoleIn our last conversation with Amanda Whitehouse, PhD, she shared her mission of helping patients and caregivers move beyond food allergy anxiety, fear, and trauma so they can truly live whole and joyful lives. She also touched on the fascinating role the nervous system plays in that healing process. Today, we’re joined by licensed psychologist, Dr. Whitehouse, who’s here to take us on a deeper dive into the impact of the nervous system.Resources to keep you in the know:Amanda Whitehouse, PhD - WebsiteDon’t Feed the Fear P...
2025-09-1722 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaSuki the Gluten-Detection Dog and Her Celiac Human, Kendra WilliamsSend us a textThis week on Don’t Feed the Fear, I’m joined by Kendra Williams, who lives with celiac disease and has a gluten detection dog Suki trained to keep her safe. In this conversation, we talk about when a food allergy detection dog is a good fit, the role Suki plays in daily life, and how this unique partnership has reduced anxiety and increased her confidence in navigating a gluten-filled world. We also dive into the importance of finding community—both online and in-person—for support and encouragement. Follow Kendra and Suki @suk...
2025-09-1637 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaCandid Conversations about Celiac with Kayla KingSend us a textKayla King (@celiacwithkayla) joins us on Don't Feed the Fear this week for an open and candid conversation about the realities of living with celiac disease. Kayla is a young celiac influencer who speaks candidly about her experiences growing up with celiac disease. Together, we explore the challenges and triumphs of dating, traveling, and developing self-confidence while managing a chronic condition. She also opens up about her journey with binge eating disorder and the connection between celiac and mental health.This conversation is full of honesty, courage, and resilience — and I’m de...
2025-09-0941 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaCeliac Journey's Advocacy: The Bari Family's Call for ChangeSend us a textThis episode of Don’t Feed the Fear opens our month-long focus on celiac disease with a powerful conversation featuring father and son advocates Jon and Jax Bari. Together, they share their personal experiences with celiac and the urgent need for systemic change—from increased research funding to clearer gluten labeling.We discuss how advocacy at the family level can create ripples of awareness in schools, communities, and even at the national policy level. Jon and Jax’s story highlights both the daily challenges of living with celiac and the hope that c...
2025-09-0239 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaSafer Schools: Christine Creter on the Food Allergy Management in Schools RecommendationsSend us a textHeading back to school can feel stressful for families managing food allergies. Last year, new recommendations for food allergy management in schools were released, offering schools a roadmap for keeping students safe and included. In this episode, I’m joined by Christine Creter to break down what they mean, how they can be applied, and how parents can utilize them to support their child’s safety and success at school. We hope that as your school year is getting started, this episode will give you practical takeaways to help you breathe a little easi...
2025-08-2643 min
FAACT's RoundtableEp. 245: Don't Feed the FearLiving with food allergies can be overwhelming—but it doesn't have to control your life. In this episode, licensed psychologist Amanda Whitehouse, PhD, shares practical tools to manage food allergy anxiety and trauma. Learn how to help you or your family feel safe, confident, and empowered every day.Resources to keep you in the know:Amanda Whitehouse, PhD - WebsiteDon’t Feed the Fear Podcast @thefoodallergypyschologist - Follow on InstagramAmanda Whitehouse, Food Allergy Anxiety Psychologist - Follow on FacebookYou can find FAACT's Roundtable Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, Podbay, iHeart Radio, or wh...
2025-08-2022 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaOur unexpected paths to homeschooling: Exploring our options with Lyndsie IiamsSend us a textIn this heartfelt and honest conversation, I sit down with Lyndsie Iiams, a fellow homeschooling food allergy mom and social media creator, to talk about how our journeys led us to educate our children at home. Neither of us ever expected to homeschool, but food allergies reshaped how we viewed our children’s safety, learning environment, and emotional well-being.We discuss the myths about homeschooling, the challenges, the unexpected joys we’ve discovered, and why our decisions were not driven solely by fear. We share our deep respect for teachers and the...
2025-08-1946 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaFinding Freedom Beyond Food with Jenna GestetnerSend us a textWith only 14 foods she can eat safely, Jenna Gestetner could have built a life defined by restriction. Instead, she’s chosen to create one rich in joy, connection, and possibility. Living with MCAS, POTS, and multiple food allergies, she shares how she’s learned to honor her body’s needs without letting her diagnosis dictate her happiness. In this episode, Jenna shares how she navigates the mental health aspects of her medical needs, and why she focuses on what she can do rather than what’s off-limits. Her story is a bright reminder that thr...
2025-08-1248 min
Eating at a MeetingWhy Food Allergy Safety Must Include Mental Health AwarenessIn honor of both Food Allergy Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, I was thrilled to welcome Amanda Whitehouse, licensed psychologist, food allergy anxiety and trauma expert, host of the Don't Feed the Fear podcast, and a devoted food allergy mom, to Eating at a Meeting. Amanda and I dove into the rarely-discussed intersection of food allergy safety and mental health. Too often, we focus on labeling foods and avoiding allergens at events, but what about managing the underlying fear, trauma, and anxiety that come with living (or parenting) with food allergies? Amanda opened up about...
2025-08-1248 minEating at a MeetingWhy Food Allergy Safety Must Include Mental Health AwarenessIn honor of both Food Allergy Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, I was thrilled to welcome Amanda Whitehouse, licensed psychologist, food allergy anxiety and trauma expert, host of the Don't Feed the Fear podcast, and a devoted food allergy mom, to Eating at a Meeting. Amanda and I dove into the rarely-discussed intersection of food allergy safety and mental health. Too often, we focus on labeling foods and avoiding allergens at events, but what about managing the underlying fear, trauma, and anxiety that come with living (or parenting) with food allergies? Amanda opened up about...
2025-08-1248 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaInnovations to Improve Food Allergy Prevention and Care with Meenal LeleSend us a textMeenal Lele is the founder and CEO of Hanimune Therapeutics, which she founded with the aim of developing food allergy preventative products. The company's goal is to create solutions for parents preventing food allergies and doctors seeking better options to support tolerance. The company's commercial branch Lil' Mixins provides products making early allergen introduction to infants in a safe and controlled manner. In our conversation we explore her groundbreaking innovations in creating "non-allergenic" peanuts and other top allergens and the vital connection between the gut microbiome, allergy development, and mental health. W...
2025-08-0543 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaMia Silverman on Choosing a Vibrant Life with AllergiesSend us a textIn this episode, Dr. Whitehouse is joined by an inspiring young adult living with multiple food allergies, Mia Silverman. Mia shares her journey of navigating the world with confidence, resilience, and clarity. Together, they discuss what it really looks like to say “yes” to life, while still taking precautions and honoring the realities of her medical needs.From dealing with bullying to building meaningful friendships and dating with food allergies, to tackling food challenges and managing the emotional ups and downs along the way, this episode is packed with practical insights and...
2025-07-2946 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaOne Year of Don't Feed the Fear: Birthday EpisodeSend us a textIn this special birthday episode of Don’t Feed the Fear, I’m pausing to reflect on a whirlwind year, both personally and professionally. I answer some of the questions I get most often, including what inspired the name of the podcast, what I’ve learned through a year of growth, grief, and gratitude, and how nervous system work continues to shape everything from allergy management to parenting to healing. As we continue to discuss the choices that we do have in managing allergies well, I share how I use the Safe an...
2025-07-2323 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaBuilding Bravery: Tackling Allergy Anxiety with Dr. Katherine DahlsgaardSend us a textIn this week's chat about choices, psychologist/researcher Dr. Katharine Dahlsgaard and your host Dr. Whitehouse explore what we can do about the emotional side of food allergies, exploring when everyday anxiety crosses the line into specific phobia and how to address it. Dr. Dahlsgaard walks us through her research demonstrating that exposure therapy, including the proximity challenges, like smelling or being close to an allergen, to help recalibrate fear responses.We discuss balancing safety with bravery through the healing lens of being “safe enough,” address the overlap of food allergies with...
2025-07-1545 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaCreating a Healthy Food Foundation with Children's Dietitian Lucy UptonSend us a textIn this episode, host Dr. Whitehouse welcomes dietitian-author Lucy Upton @childrensdietitian to explore developing healthy relationships with food. Topics discussed include:Nervous system–informed eating strategiesSafe and science-backed early allergen introductionThe gut-brain-axis, vagus nerve, and mental health connection Medicalization of food and how to combat itLucy's "3 Fs" for encouraging balanced eating habits in childrenWhether you're already navigating food allergies, trying to prevent them for your little ones, or simply aim to feed your family with more calm and confidence, this encouraging conversation offers science-based guidance and practical tools....
2025-07-0853 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaIlana Golant & the Food Allergy Fund: Turning Donations into DiscoveriesSend us a textIn this World Allergy Week episode, I'm joined by Ilana Golant, Founder and CEO of the Food Allergy Fund. She exposes the significant gap between the prevalence of food allergies and the amount of research dollars devoted to this. Ilana shares how the FAF is stepping into this gap, ensuring that every dollar donated goes directly to research on prevention, treatment, and eventual cures. She reports on the most exciting findings from this year's FAF Summit. We discuss:How a mother's love became a catalyst for global changeThe f...
2025-07-0251 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaHow to Talk to Children About Food Allergies and DeathSend us a textThis challenging and important episode concludes our spring season, "I Don't Want to Talk About It." We tackle one of the most difficult questions food-allergic families may face: “Could I die from my food allergy?” Though we hesitate to bring it up, kids often overhear scary headlines, which there have been far too many of recently. When they ask, avoiding the topic or lying can erode trust and leave them unanchored.I share why considering your responses ahead of time is important, give insight into how to recognize that the t...
2025-06-2641 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaFood Allergies and Kissing Part 3: Charlotte's StorySend us a textThis episode is the third in a series of recent discussions about Food Allergies and Intimacy. I encourage you to listen to Parts 1 and 2 to provide the medical background and social/emotional context for this episode.In this deeply touching conversation, I sit down with Portia Barton, whose tween daughter Charlotte tragically died in 2022 from a mysterious allergic reaction. While she shared part of the story at the time, understandably some details remained unclear as the family processed and mourned their child's death, and gathered information trying to understand the events...
2025-06-1734 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaFather’s Day Tribute with Thomas Silvera of the Elijah-Alavi FoundationSend us a textIt was an honor to record this Father's Day and Men's Mental Health month episode with Thomas Silvera, co-founder of the Elijah‑Alavi Foundation. In this discussion, Thomas revisits the tragic passing of his 3-year-old son, Elijah, due to a fatal allergic reaction at daycare, and explore how that loss sparked a nationwide advocacy movement. He shares the Foundation's progress with Elijah's Law, and also speaks candidly about being a food allergy Dad, his own mental health journey, racial and socioeconomic inequity in food allergy and asthma, and what we can do about it...
2025-06-1055 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaFood Allergies, Dating, and Intimacy with Sloane Miller, Part 2Send us a textIn Part 2 of our series on dating and intimacy with food allergies, author and mental health professional Sloane Miller joins me to explore the emotional and social dimensions of navigating relationships while managing food allergies.We delve into the complexities of identity, self-trust, communication, and vulnerability that individuals with food allergies may encounter in romantic contexts. Our conversation also focuses on how parents can proactively prepare their children for these experiences through early empowerment, fostering resilience and self-advocacy.Please note: This episode contains discussions on mature topics, including dating...
2025-06-0348 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaFood Allergies, Dating, and Intimacy with Dr. Scott Sicherer and Sloane Miller, Part 1Send us a textIn this insightful episode of Don't Feed the Fear, researcher/physician Dr. Scott Sicherer and author/food allergy coach Sloane Miller join Dr. Amanda Whitehouse for a panel discussion focusing on the complexities of dating and physical intimacy for individuals with food allergies.The group discusses evidence-based guidelines for kissing and physical intimacy when managing food allergies. Dr. Sicherer shares findings from his research and provides practical advice for patients. The discussion includes common concerns and questions voiced within the allergy community, emphasizing the importance of open communication with partners and...
2025-05-2754 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaThe Legal Landscape of Food Allergy Accommodations with Laurel FrancoeurSend us a textSeason 4: I Don't Want to Talk About PoliticsIn this important episode, we’re joined once again by legal advocate and friend of the show, Laurel Francoeur, to unpack the Texas v. Becerra lawsuit—a case brought by 17 states challenging how the federal government enforces Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This law is crucial for ensuring students with disabilities, including those with food allergies, receive the medical support and accommodations they need at school.Francoeur helps us make sense of the current legal landscape, including why this lawsuit is on p...
2025-05-2033 min