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EpiPodEpiSode 44: Growing Up Allergy-Aware: Talking to Kids About Their Food Allergies at Every AgeIn this episode of EpiPod, we’re diving into the ever-evolving journey of raising kids with food allergies—from toddlers to teens. How do we empower allergy kiddos with the right knowledge at the right time, without overwhelming them with fear? It’s all about striking the balance between education and anxiety.Sarah walks us through how to introduce allergy concepts to little ones—building awareness, routines, and confidence from the earliest stages. Then Danielle shares her lived experience navigating middle and high school with allergies, offering insights on peer interactions, independence, and the emotional side of allergy...2025-05-0652 minEpiPodEpiSode 43: Eczema and food allergies – a complex connection ft. Dr. Maya GaharfehIn this insightful episode of EpiPod, hosts Sarah and Danielle talk to board-certified allergist Dr. Maya Gharfeh of @allergistmama to explore the complex connection between eczema and food allergies. Whether you're a new parent seeking to prevent allergies in your little one or someone managing eczema yourself, this episode is packed with valuable advice. Discover how early interventions, skincare products, and identifying top triggers can make a difference. Dr. Gharfeh shares practical tips on treating eczema and all of her do's and don'ts. Plus, learn what new parents can do right from the start to support their...2025-04-2929 min
Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastDanielle Steel’s Memoir Pure Joy (with Sarah Wendell)Chelsea is joined by Smart Bitches Trashy Books host Sarah Wendell to break down Danielle Steel’s unhinged 2013 dog memoir “Pure Joy.” Spoiler alert! It’s not really about the dogs. They unpack Danielle’s FIVE marriages, her habit of surprise dog-gifting, and a 20-hour writing schedule that explains everything and nothing all at once. Plus, poop politics and a ranking system for dogs so tough, her first dog didn’t even make the dedication page.
Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including suicide and sexual assault. Take care while listening, and find helpful reso...2025-04-221h 02EpiPodEpiSode 42: Dorms, Darties & Dining Halls - How to safely send your allergy kiddo to collegeIn this episode of EpiPod, Danielle gets real about what it was like heading to college with severe food allergies—her biggest mistakes, biggest wins, and what her parents did best before sending her off. From navigating dining halls to dealing with roommates, she shares it all.Meanwhile, Sarah opens up about the emotional side of letting her allergy kids "fly the coop" and her fears about sending them into a world that doesn’t always take food allergies seriously.Packed with practical tips and heartfelt moments, this episode is a must-listen for students with alle...2025-04-2240 minEpiPodEpiSode 41: Non-negotiable "house rules" for our food allergy familyIn this episode of EpiPod, Sarah and Danielle open up about the essential "house rules" they've put in place to keep themselves & their families safe from allergic reactions. From banned foods and cross-contact precautions to no shoes allowed, they share the non-negotiables that have become second nature—and explain the reasoning behind them.But what happens when guests or extended family push back on those boundaries? Sarah and Danielle get real about how they navigate tricky conversations, handle resistance with grace (or grit), and prioritize safety without apology. This episode is full of practical tips and solidarity fo...2025-04-1537 minEpiPodEpiSode 40: How 7 life-threatening food allergies didn’t stand in the way of her dream job with Free People’s Sally PhelpsIn this episode of EpiPod, Sarah and Danielle dive into the challenges of managing food allergies in a professional setting. They're joined by the inspiring Sally Phelps, Associate Director of Influencer & Celebrity Marketing at Free People. Sally oversees the brand’s creator strategy including paid partnerships, brand trips, organic gifting & affiliate relationships all while managing 7 of the top 9 allergens. Sally shares her valuable insights on how she navigates extensive international travel for work, from preparing for meals to communicating her allergies with colleagues, restaurants, and hotels. Plus, Sally opens up about the unique experience of dating as an...2025-04-0845 minEpiPodEpiSode 39: How and why to add therapy to your allergy action planThis EpiSode is a must-listen! Sarah and Danielle dive deep into how therapy has played a crucial role in their food allergy journeys. Together, they explore the lessons they've learned, the stigma they've overcome, and the personal growth they've experienced along the way. From navigating the challenges of finding therapists who accept insurance or specialize in food allergies, to reflecting on what Danielle wishes she had growing up, this episode offers a powerful and raw conversation. It is a mix of vulnerability, healing, and hope, as they reflect on how therapy is one of the best choices they've ever...2025-04-0144 minEpiPodEpiSode 38: Finding safe nannies and sitters for your food allergy kidsIn this episode of EpiPod, Sarah dives into the challenges and strategies of finding trustworthy childcare for kids with food allergies, so parents can finally take that much-needed break. She shares her step-by-step process for vetting babysitters and nannies, including the hurdles she's faced along the way. Danielle and Sarah also discuss the importance of trusting your gut when it comes to making decisions about your child’s care. Tune in for practical tips, personal stories, and a candid conversation about navigating the world of food allergy-friendly childcare!CONNECT WITH US:Follow EpiPod on Instagram and TikT...2025-03-2536 minEpiPodEpiSode 37: How training w/ expired epinephrine can build life saving muscle memoryIn this episode of EpiPod, Sarah and Danielle get hands-on with expired epinephrine auto-injectors, using them to practice on pieces of fruit. They discuss the surprising differences between using expired injectors and the trainers. Plus— how training with these tools can help build crucial muscle memory and boost confidence when it counts the most. They also dive deep into the lesser-known but essential steps to take when administering epinephrine, sharing important tips to ensure effectiveness during an allergic emergency. Tune in for a candid, educational conversation that may just save a life!CONNECT WITH US...2025-03-1239 minEpiPodEpiSode 36: Anaphylaxis and what happens in the aftermathIn this EpiSode of EpiPod, Sarah reflects on her son’s anaphylactic reaction and the emotional impact it had on their family. Danielle and Sarah talk about the emotional rollercoaster of anaphylaxis, from the initial fear to the long road of healing. Sarah shares details of how she is processing the trauma, the tools she is using to cope, and what has helped her move forward with her son's treatment program. This episode is a raw and honest conversation about the reality of living with food allergies and the importance of support. If you’ve experienced a similar situation, this...2025-03-0449 minEpiPodEpiSode 35: Food allergy grief and how to move past itIn this episode of EpiPod, Danielle and Sarah dive deep into the often overlooked emotional side of living with food allergies: grief. They explore what food allergy grief is, why it's such a valid and real feeling, and how it can impact our daily lives. Through personal stories, they open up about the things they've grieved—the foods they miss, experiences they can't have, and the sense of loss that sometimes accompanies food restrictions. But it’s not all heavy talk. Tune in as they also share strategies for moving forward, offering hope and practical advice on how to find...2025-02-2540 minEpiPodEpiSode 34: Can breastfeeding moms prevent food allergies in their babies? Meghan McMillin on lactation + being an allergy momIn this episode ofEpiPod, Sarah and Danielle sit down with Meghan McMillin, a certified lactation consultant, dietitian, and allergy mom, to get into the nitty gritty about breastfeeding & allergies. Meghan, who runs the Instagram page @the.lactation.dietitian, shares her expert knowledge on the latest research, how moms can support babies struggling with allergy symptoms, and whether there are ways to prevent allergies in newborns. If you're a parent or soon-to-be parent navigating breastfeeding & food allergies... or went through hell like Sarah and want to commiserate, this episode is a must-listen! For more, visit Meghan's website atwww.thelactationdietitian.com...2025-02-1246 minEpiPodEpiSode 33: Life After Quitting OIT & New Allergy Treatment UpdatesIn the season 2 premiere of EpiPod, Danielle & Sarah are back and ready to catch you up on everything that's been happening in their allergy journeys. From life after quitting Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) to prepping for a new treatment for one of Sarah's kids, they’re sharing the behind-the-scenes decision-making process and what led them to this next step. Plus, Danielle reveals a new hobby that’s helping her turn a fresh page with food—and it’s not what you might expect! Tune in for the real, raw, and inspiring stories, and a big thank you to our amazing sponsors...2025-02-0537 minEpiPodTRAILER: EpiPod is BACK with Season 2!Season 2 of EpiPod is here! Join us as we dive deeper into all things food allergies—no topic is off the table. Whether it's new treatments or burning questions you've always wanted answered, we've got you covered. We will ask experts to break it down in a way that actually makes sense, helping you navigate life with allergies. Plus, listening to Danielle & Sarah's candid back & forth and lived experiences will get you off your allergy island for good. Tune in for the conversations you crave and the info you need!2025-02-0500 minEpiPodBonus EpiSode: Thank you for listening to Season 1 of EpiPod!!Our listeners mean the world to us! Thank you for being here and for supporting this work. 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To connect with Sarah - click HERE2024-12-1704 minEpiPodEpiSode 32: How to not let food allergies become you entire personalitySometimes it feels like food allergies take over the motherboard of our brains and tend to not leave a lot of wiggle room for, well, anything else. Sarah and Danielle talk through the specific shifts that have helped each of them get off the all-consuming food allergy roller coaster *while still prioritizing safety and inclusion. From re-routing conversations that have been highjacked by allergy talk to creating space for self-care hobbies to leading by example for the little eyes and ears taking their cues from you, the girls troubleshoot how to de-escalate the allergy noise in real-time.
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To connect with Danielle - click HERE2024-11-1936 minEpiPodEpiSode 29: Is remission for severe food allergies possible? Dr. Inderpal Randhawa on founding TIP + the future of food allergies (Pt. 1)In this EpiSode, Sarah & Danielle interview board-certified allergist and founder of the Tolerance Induction Program at the Food Allergy Institute, Dr. Inderpal Randhawa. In this no-holds-back interview, the ladies ask about things like expansion plans, the high cost, the potential for FDA approval, age limits and so much more. We address the burning questions from both happy patients and skeptics.
And because we couldn't fit it all in one EpiSode, we are saving part 2 for EpiSode 30 - out next week!
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Follow EpiPod on Instagram and TikTok...2024-11-1335 minEpiPodEpiSode 28: OIT v. TIP – Which program is best for your familyIt is one of the most asked questions Sarah gets: Why did you choose TIP? And the follow up questions: Why are you not doing TIP for your other child? Are you considering OIT?
This EpiSode answers all of those questions and more. Sarah breaks down her reasons and has some advice to other allergy parents who are contemplating this decision. And Danielle shares her take on all of it as someone who wishes she would have been able to do treatment for her allergies as a child. Plus, some exciting treatment news and a fiery Q...2024-11-0549 minEpiPodEpiSode 27: OIT is not for everyone, including DanielleThis EpiSode was an emotional one for Danielle. After a year and a half of busting her butt (physically and emotionally) in an OIT program for her peanut allergy, she recently decided to pause treatment, maybe indefinitely. She and Sarah talk through her decision and what led to it. Plus, what she learned about OIT and herself through the process... and her message for others considering allergy treatment. PS - OIT can and totally does work for so many! And the gals talk plenty about that too.
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Follow EpiPod...2024-10-3048 minEpiPodEpiSode 26: Playgrounds & play places w/ food allergiesWhy does it always feel like some else's kid is eating your child's allergen at the park or playground? Allergy parents can zero in on the allergen quick, but then we have to plan our next steps. Do we leave? Do we ask the child or parent to stop eating it? Do we ignore it and hope for the best? Sarah & Danielle talk through the nuances of allergies in a public setting like a playground and the challenges they've run into. They chat through helpful precautions... and the safety behaviors that simply send their anxiety through the roof! Join...2024-10-2252 minEpiPodEpiSode 25: How to navigate wedding festivities w/ food allergies + What every bride should knowDanielle has attended dozens of weddings, bachelorette parties, bridal showers and more -- all while managing life-threatening food allergies. In this EpiSode, she shares her do's and don't for adults with allergies. Plus, she and Sarah talk through best tips for the brides themselves & party hosts. Oh, there's an important Q&A in this EpiSode too!
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...2024-10-1544 minEpiPodEpiSode 24: Top tips for safely carrying epinephrine auto-injectorsIn this EpiSode, Danielle & Sarah breakdown their top tips for safely carrying epinephrine auto-injectors. They discuss everything from how they remember to refill their prescriptions on time to how they keep them in that ever-so-small temperature range & what to do with those expired epis. Plus -- learn from the mistakes they've made! (You'll never believe where Danielle used to keep her epis before she knew better ;))
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Thank you to P...2024-10-0839 minEpiPodEpiSode 23: How to manage Halloween with severe food allergiesGhosts, goblins & allergy-laden candy EVERYWHERE -- oh my! Halloween may be spookiest of all for food allergy families. In this EpiSode, Sarah & Danielle talk through all of the Halloween landmines out there. Sarah shares her top tips for going door to door, talks about what to do when you get home with unsafe candy, and she explains how her Halloween rules for her family have changed as her kids have gotten older. Danielle shares what Halloween was like growing up with allergies and has some practical advice for parents. Plus, the ladies cover the Teal Pumpkin Project, the Switch...2024-10-0149 minEpiPodEpiSode 22: Xolair and the future of food allergy treatment w/ Dr. Larry TsaiFor decades, food allergy families have wished for research and medicine to catch up and make something to help people whose bodies recognize everyday food as foe. When the FDA approved Xolair to be used in the food allergy space and it began popping up in allergist offices nationwide (including our own!), we wanted to sit down with someone from the source.
Dr. Larry Tsai is a physician, food allergy parent, and a senior leader at Genentech, the pharmaceutical company that creates Xolair. In this episode, we ask him to explain how the injection works in layman's terms, how...2024-09-2452 minEpiPodEpiSode 21: Owning (or re-homing) a pet as a food allergy familyPets bring a lot of joy to a family, but they can also bring stress. Particularly if a family member is allergic to that animal. Sarah talks through the painful process of determining she had to re-home her fur baby when it was causing major health issues for her human baby. And trust us — it was not done quickly or taken lightly. Plus, we discuss how families can manage pet ownership during allergy treatment. But it is not all negative in this EpiSode – Danielle’s dog is paws-itively the love of her life! She credits him for getting her throug...2024-09-1754 min
The Wedding Whisperer PodcastAll Things Glam for Your Wedding DayDanielle Mullins, Former Miss Earth USA, chats about how she went from selling cosmetics in her dorm room, to pageant hair/makeup and then transitioning into wedding day glam! We talk about wedding trials, what to do to prepare for them, spray tanning, price ranges of services in the Lexington area, Instagram versus reality and tons more! We prep you to hire the perfect glam team for your wedding day–even if you don’t think you want or need full glam!
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01:10: Danielle’s pageant history and Mis...2024-09-1146 minThe Wedding Whisperer PodcastAll Things Glam for Your Wedding DayDanielle Mullins, Former Miss Earth USA, chats about how she went from selling cosmetics in her dorm room, to pageant hair/makeup and then transitioning into wedding day glam! We talk about wedding trials, what to do to prepare for them, spray tanning, price ranges of services in the Lexington area, Instagram versus reality and tons more! We prep you to hire the perfect glam team for your wedding day–even if you don’t think you want or need full glam!
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01:10: Danielle’s pageant history and Mis...2024-09-1146 minEpiPodEpiSode 20: Be Our Guest! How to be a house guest when you have severe food allergiesAccepting an invitation to visit a friend and stay in their home is easier said than done for people managing severe food allergies. From new body wash to family-style meals to pets to even the sheets, saying "I'd love to!" opens a Pandora's Box that can sometimes feel more exhausting than it's worth! In this EpiSode, Sarah and Danielle are both fresh off visiting friends and staying the weekend in their respective homes. They talk through everything their fabulous friends each did to make them feel safe and comfortable while being hosted.
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Criminalist Behavior-A Louisiana True Crime PodcastHaunting Truths in the Wake of the Earl Family Killings-Episode 33The Earl Family Murders were a series of murders that took place in 1902 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, where six members of a farming family were killed. The discovery of the murders was devastating to the community. Was it a farmhand who seemed to have no motive for the murders that would be arrested and pay the ultimate price for the crime? Tune in and find out what sparked this event and who was responsible for the murder of six innocent family members.Copyright © 2024-Present Criminalist Behavior Podcast. All rights reserved.2024-09-051h 06
Criminalist Behavior-A Louisiana True Crime PodcastHaunting Truths in the Wake of the Earl Family Killings-Episode 33The Earl Family Murders were a series of murders that took place in 1902 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, where six members of a farming family were killed. The discovery of the murders was devastating to the community. Was it a farmhand who seemed to have no motive for the murders that would be arrested and pay the ultimate price for the crime? Tune in and find out what sparked this event and who was responsible for the murder of six innocent family members.Copyright © 2024-Present Criminalist Behavior Podcast. All rights reserved.2024-09-051h 05
Podcasting Up An Octave44. Building Confidence on Mic for PodcastersHey Besties! I’m baaaaack! I hope you had a fab summer and that as things start getting a little cozier you're ready to dip back into podcasting magic.Today, I'm giving you my top tips for building your confidence on the mic. Thinking of podcasting as a voice note to the group chat? Game changer. Stick around for my other confidence builders. Shoutouts & Resources Check out the Partners Beyond Parenthood podcast where I shared my solo parenting journey—Listen HereBig love to the Epi Pod hosted by Danielle Price and Sarah Fry, w...2024-09-0315 minEpiPodEpiSode 19: Marriage & Parenting in a Food Allergy FamilyMarriage & parenting can feel tricky when there is an added stressor like food allergies to manage. Dividing the extra food allergy tasks and responsibilities, communicating with family, friends or school about special accommodations, deciding when to take calculated risks -- it is a lot! This EpiSode may be a good one to listen to with your significant other! Sarah & Danielle welcome a special guest, Sarah's Husband Mark to the show to give his perspective as a husband and father. Listen to hear his message to the food allergy dads out there!
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In this episode, Levi details how she fought her way back to being able to compete as planned and shares take aways from self-administering her Auvi-Q.
In...2024-08-2047 minEpiPodEpiSode 17: Food Allergies in the MediaIn this EpiSode, Danielle & Sarah discuss how Hollywood and ‘the media’ often get it SO wrong when it comes to food allergies. Making a life-threatening condition into a joke is not ok, and Danielle & Sarah are fired up about it. Comedians, late night talk show hosts, social media personalities — many have taken jabs at the allergy community… which can change the public discourse and attitude toward allergies in the process. Danielle shares how she processes it all, and Sarah explains how she talks to her kids after they watch something about allergies unexpectedly.
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Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Lor...2024-08-061h 25EpiPodEpiSode 15: Back to School with Food Allergies Pt. 1Sending your child with food allergies to school can feel beyond scary. Sarah talks through everything she does to ensure that her now 1st grader is safe in the classroom and beyond. Confused about what a 504 plan is or what to put in it? We've got you! She also shares mistakes that were made in kindergarten so you don't make the same ones. Plus, Danielle shares what school was like for her as a child with severe food allergies and how she dealt with bullies.
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Alyssa Bauder, a licensed professional counselor pursuing her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology, joins Danielle and Sarah to explain why this concept may be closer to reality than we think. As someone with a life-threatening allergy herself, Alyssa understands firsthand the way allergies can...2024-07-161h 19EpiPodEpiSode 12: How to get through scary food allergy moments without losing itIn this EpiSode, Danielle and Sarah talk about how they get through the big, scary moments they face in the allergy world. Everything from heading to a major milestone appointment for OIT or TIP... to trying a new restaurant or accepting an invite to do something they usually wouldn't. Saying 'Yes' is not easy when you have food allergies or care for someone with them. Danielle and Sarah don't pretend to have it all figured out, but they share exactly what they've learned and what gets them through.
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Thank you to...2024-07-021h 21EpiPodEpiSode 10 - You're Invited! How to attend parties safely with food allergies + The questions we ask before accepting an invitationYou’re invited!! To EpiSode 10 — all about parties and food allergies. In this EpiSode, we discuss how Danielle manages her allergens in a public setting as an adult now and what she ran into growing up. Plus, Sarah talks through what she says/asks/does when her child is invited to a birthday party or get together. Some of the conversations bring up old wounds and some tears — but it is all a healing process. Join us on the couch to learn some quick tips and commiseration.
* A heads up - we ran into some technical difficulties with th...2024-06-2552 minEpiPodEpiSode 9: On Siblings & Food Allergies – How to Introduce Allergens, Deciding On More Kids in A FA Family, Siblings Learning EmpathyIn EpiSode 9, Sarah & Danielle talk all things siblings and allergies. It is a very personal EpiSode for Sarah, as she has been grappling with the idea that she and her husband may be done having children after 2 when 3 kids was always in the plan.
From there, the two discuss everything from how it seems like pregnant and/or new moms just CAN'T win to how Sarah introduced her older child's allergens to her youngest.
*Your eyes are not deceiving you! Our video got lost, so this is an audio-only EpiSode. We will...2024-06-181h 17EpiPodEpiSode 8: Oral Food ChallengesOral food challenges in an allergist's office are now considered the 'gold standard' for determining, diagnosing and understanding someone's food allergy. BUT -- deciding to do one for yourself or your child can be incredibly difficult and anxiety inducing. Only compounded by the fact that it seems every allergist gives different advice these days.
In EpiSode 8, Sarah & Danielle dive into their personal experiences with oral food challenges. Some went well and other went quite awry. Don't miss their lists of what to bring with you to the appointment, plus other tips for before and...2024-06-111h 14EpiPodEpiSode 7: Dining Out with Food AllergiesTrusting someone else to prepare your meal when you or your kiddo has food allergies is NOT easy. In this EpiSode, Danielle and Sarah run through their tips and scripts they use when dining out. Plus the red flags and green flags they look for when they talk to restaurant staff.
In the EpiSode, they provide a short-list of restaurants (both in Austin and beyond) that they have personally had good experiences with. Of course, as always, do your own due diligence.
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Patritizis (ATX)
Honest Mary's...2024-06-041h 32EpiPodEpiSode 6: Dating with Food AllergiesDanielle is thirty (something), flirty and thriving! In this EpiSode, she is kissing and telling as we talk all things dating while also managing life-threatening allergies. Join us for her tips on safety, funny stories of dates gone wrong, and why she says there are some silver linings to having food allergies on the dating scene! She also gives moms of littles some encouragement about what their kids' futures might look like!
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...2024-05-281h 16EpiPodEpiSode 5: Sarah's TIP Treatment JourneyThis EpiSode is all about the Tolerance Induction Program (TIP) at the Food Allergy Institute in California -- and the ups and downs that go along with it. Sarah's son has been in active treatment in the program for 2+ years and he has about a year to go to reach "food freedom."
This EpiSode was recorded the day following her son having a reaction to his treatment. It begins with an emotional recap of the reaction and ends with Sarah having to bolt early after a call from the school nurse mid-EpiSode.
Join us for...2024-05-211h 23EpiPodEpiSode 4: Danielle's OIT JourneyStarting OIT is a serious time, financial, and emotional decision for any family. But deciding to give it a go as an adult who'd always been told it wasn't possible for them due to age + IgE levels... is a whole other can of worms!
Join us on the couch this week as Danielle opens up about her OIT journey as she never has before. This is an emotional episode where we chat through the good, the bad & the ugly – much of which she's never felt comfortable sharing on social media before.
CONNECT WITH...2024-05-1450 minEpiPodEpiSode 1: Our Food Allergy StoriesWelcome to EpiPod! We’re so glad you’re here! In this EpiSode, get to know Danielle & Sarah – their backgrounds, the allergies they manage, the different treatment programs they're a part of & what to expect here at EpiPod!
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Food Allergy Counselo...2024-05-071h 21EpiPodEpiSode 2: Air Travel with Food AllergiesAir travel with a food allergy adds a whole other level of stress and prep. In this EpiSode we cover the routines, precautions & favorite products we each use to stay safe. Plus – the exact things we say to passengers sitting around us and to airline employees when advocating for pre-boarding.
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Thank you to Abe’s Vegan Muffins for sponsoring this EpiS...2024-05-071h 03EpiPodEpiSode 3: The Food Allergy Lunch TableDo you have your allergy child sit at a separate table away from their classmates? Dive into our differing approaches to this sticky topic (...one Sarah has never felt comfortable talking about publically before!)
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Mom's Reading LoungeTropes and RecsHello Book Friends! Join Danielle, Leah, and Sam as they rate romance tropes, talk about romance and fantasy tropes, and give a lot of book recommendations.
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(00:00) Intro/List of Fantasy Tropes
(02:20) Ranking Romance Tropes
(11:33) Normal Romance
(21:22) Dark Romanc...2024-04-0248 min
The NoSleep PodcastNoSleep Podcast S20E18It’s Episode 18 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire for tales about awful artists.
“Fade” written by Maria C. Steinmetz (Story starts around 00:03:10)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Marie Westbrook, You – Jeff Clement
“The Mortuary in Memphis” written Miguel Alejandro Marquez (Story starts around 00:17:45)
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Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: The Poet – Peter Lewis, Narrator – Danielle McRae, Sister Maria – Mary Murphy
“The Picture by Lisa B.” written by Riel Rosehill (Story starts around 00:34:45)
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Produced by: David Cummings
Cast: Narrator – Jake Be...2024-02-1154 min
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, ParanormalA Duet With The Siren Duke [Dramatized Adaptation]: Married to Magic: Stand-Alone Fantasy Romance by Elise KovaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/739006to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Duet With The Siren Duke [Dramatized Adaptation]: Married to Magic: Stand-Alone Fantasy Romance
Series: #4 of Married to Magic (Dramatized Adaptation)
Author: Elise Kova
Narrator: Karenna Foley, Alysia Beltran, Anthony Palmini, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Bradley Foster Smith, Scott Mccormick, Mike Carnes, Samantha Cooper, Ken Jackson, Full Cast, Nanette Savard, Richard Rohan
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 41 minutes
Release date: January 15, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Paranormal
Publisher's Summary:
'Inspired by The Little Mermaid and the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, this stand-alone, fa...2024-01-151h 41
Climb Your Mountain#63 – I'm So Burned Out. Here's How I'm Moving Through It.This feels wicked vulnerable to share, but here it is ...I've been going through a pretty dark burnout in December.One that had me close to quitting my business altogether.One where it is really hard to create, express, or connect to my natural joy.I hesitated to share this, because it seems like as a coach who specializes in nervous system healing, I should have it more together.But the truth is, this burnout is teaching me so much.About myself.About my beliefs...2024-01-0348 min
Your Bookstore BestiesEp. 56 | 2023 RecapRachele and Becky recap their 2023 reading year and look forward to their 2024 goals and books. The January Read-Along book will be Everyone in my Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson. They’ll discuss the book in mid February. The Bookstore Besties will take a hiatus in January! Happy New Year!
All the books we mentioned:
Pageboy: a Memoir | Elliot Page
Fourth Wing | Rebecca Yarros
Daughter of the Moon Goddess Sue Lynn Tan
Serpent and the Wings of Night | Carissa Broadbent
Only Survivors | Megan Miranda
Un...2023-12-2932 min
The NoSleep PodcastNoSleep Podcast S20E08It’s Episode 08 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire with tales about vexing videos.
“Cheryl” written by O F Cieri (Story starts around 00:02:40)
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Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Cheryl – Jessica McEvoy
“Help! The Internet Taught My Daughter to Build a Transdimensional Doorway” written by Timothy Allman (Story starts around 00:22:50)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Atticus Jackson, Brad – Mike DelGaudio, Sara – Danielle McRae, Ad – Graham Rowat
“The Break Vein Game” written by Oliver Ryan Black (Story starts around 00:58:30)
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Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narr...2023-11-261h 11
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 9: Feeling Extra Autumnal + Prepping Our Travel TBROn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: International meetups and fall reading Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: how we’ve prepped our travel TBR The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise...2023-10-0247 min
ADWIT: The Audio Drama Writers' Independent ToolkitShove Off The Rocks of Writer's Block: Resources to Energize Your Audio Fiction WritingClick here to tell us what you think! Lindsay's stuck in a rut. Sarah rows out to rescue her. Come along for a relaxing day at the beach, where we'll guide you through some resources to reignite your passion for writing! In this episode, we explore how reconnecting with nature, observing people and the environments around us, and trying different creative outlets can spark your imagination. We also share some amazing podcasts, writing prompts, and resources to help you improve your writing. Avanti!Image photographed by Tom Price, via Shutterstock Resources: Gabriel U...2023-06-1833 min