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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
Not Your Average Grief PodcastEPISODE 30 | Navigating Grief With Portia BartonIn this episode of Not Your Average Grief, I chat with my beautiful friend and guest Portia Barton. Portia is a mother of seven and a passionate advocate for food allergies. She shares with us her profound journey of grief following the loss of her daughter Charlotte, who suffered from severe food allergies. This conversation delves into the challenges of navigating grief, the importance of self-care, and the power of community support. Portia emphasizes the significance of sharing stories and advocating for food allergy awareness as a way to honor her daughter's memory. The episode offers insights into coping...2025-03-2037 min