Food Allergy and Your Kiddo
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -If your kiddo has a food allergy, then this is the podcast for you. Join food allergy experts - board-certified allergist Dr. Alice Hoyt, MD, FAAAAI, and food allergy mama Pam Lestage, MBA - as they dive into all things food allergy. Hear interviews with world-renown allergists as well as food allergy advocates and food allergy families, just like yours. This podcast will answer many of your food allergy questions and provide you with strategies to make your life and your family's life ones of LESS STRESS and MORE JOY.
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Food allergy on social media – ask an expert, but not on social.
March 25, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIf you have ever considered how to navigate social media for you and your kiddo regarding food allergy, then you are not going to want to miss this episode. Joining me is Dr. Dave Stukus @AllergyKidsDoc, allergist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Stukus is also the Social Media Medical Editor of the AAAAI, and he and I discuss social media and how it pertains to food allergy. We also talk about online bullying. ALERT: This episode does touch on some serious topics, so consider listen...
Bullying and Food Allergy - Tactical Approaches for You and Your Kiddo
March 18, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBAll of us have been bullied, but being bullied due to a medical condition that already impacts social functions takes bullying to a whole new level. If you or your kiddo has ever been bullied because of food allergy, this episode is a must listen. My friend and colleague Jodi Shroba, CPNP, from Children's Mercy Kansas City Food Allergy Center, will be discuss: What does bullying look like when a kiddo's food allergy is part of the bullying? What should parents do if their kiddo is being ...
Food allergy decisions, school emergency plans, and parenting - here are Pam's top 3 favorite podcast episodes!
March 11, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBCo-host Pam is back with me on this episode! She shares her favorite three episodes of the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo podcast and why she likes these! Hints! These episodes cover: What shared medical decision-making with your allergist should look like How schools can be prepared for an allergy emergency Parenting inspiration that will get you in a good head space! Are these top three also in your top three? Tune in to find out! -Dr. A. Hoyt What's your food allergy question? Subscr...
Food allergy and school anaphylaxis work presented at a national conference - let's discuss!
March 04, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBHave you ever wondered what's presented at the medical conferences that allergists attend? Tune into this episode on which I share my team's two abstracts from this year's American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology virtual meeting. You'll hear about: Using early peanut oral immunotherapy protocols to treat babies and preschool-aged kiddos who have peanut allergy The heterogeneity in stock epinephrine laws across the US Recent state legislation about food allergy education in sch...
Pearls of food allergy+nutrition wisdom from world renown food allergy+nutrition expert Carina Venter, PhD, RD
February 25, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBFew people in the world have achieved the level of success and academic respect on the topic of food allergy and nutrition that Carina Venter, PhD, RD, has achieved. In addition to being an expert in her field, she's simply a delightful person! Tune in to this episode as Dr. Venter and I discuss topics including international travel and cleaning surfaces as they pertain to kiddos with food allergy. Learn more about what's discussed in this episode at FoodAllergyandYourKiddo.com. -Dr. A. ...
5 Steps to Medical Emergency Preparedness at Your Kiddo's School
February 18, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBMedical emergencies like anaphylaxis can be scary, especially when you - your kiddo's parent - are not there to make sure emergency medication is administered and protocols are followed. But what protocols are in place at your kiddo's school to help keep kids with food allergies and other medical conditions safe? Tune into this episode in which I walk you through the 5 steps to emergency preparedness at school. Using the Code Ana Program, any school can be better prepared for any medical ...
How and why to organize your kiddo's food allergy test results
February 04, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBDo you have a pile of your kiddo's food allergy information? Maybe you have thought about placing your kiddo's allergy test results into some sort of order - maybe organize all those pieces of paper in a binder? Or maybe you have the results available online, not exactly organized but somewhat in one place? But it just doesn't seem quite organized, right? We gain a better understanding of things when we write things out yourselves. So it makes sense that organizing your kiddo’s allergy te...
How and why to organize your kiddo's food allergy test results
February 04, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBDo you have a pile of your kiddo's food allergy information? Maybe you have thought about placing your kiddo's allergy test results into some sort of order - maybe organize all those pieces of paper in a binder? Or maybe you have the results available online, not exactly organized but somewhat in one place? But it just doesn't seem quite organized, right? We gain a better understanding of things when we write things out yourselves. So it makes sense that organizing your kiddo’s allergy te...
Positive allergy skin and blood testing doesn't confirm allergy!
January 28, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBYep, you read that title right... A positive skin and/or blood test does not necessarily mean a person has an allergy. "But, why not?" you may be wondering. Tune into this episode of the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast where I discuss food allergy, immune tolerance, and how the immune system is like a teeter-totter! Check out this episode's blog post, where you can access earlier blog posts on immune tolerance as well as an awesome video about allergy antibodies. And check out my ...
How does an allergic reaction really work?
January 21, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBHave you ever wondered what's really happening during an allergic reaction? What is really causing: Hives Swelling Trouble breathing Vomiting Low blood pressure High heart rate This episode tells how allergy cells - specifically mast cells - send out their cannonballs (ahem, degranulate) to wreak the havoc that is anaphylaxis. Visit Food Allergy and Your Kiddo to learn more about anaphylaxis and other food allergy issues! ~ Dr. Hoyt What's your food allergy question? Subscribe to...
Goal-setting strategies for a successful 2021
January 14, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBDon't let the stress of setting and achieving a New Year's resolution stop you from setting important, achievable goals for 2021! Join Pam and me as we discuss our favorite and not-so-favorite approaches to setting important goals. This light-hearted yet tactical discussion will leave you feeling motivated and equipped to achieve any goal, including those important ones regarding your kiddo and food allergy. Visit FoodAllergyandYourKiddo.com for access to my SMART goals downloadable and mo...
Are food challenges safe? Let's discuss what the research says!
January 07, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBWhen your allergist recommends a food challenge, what goes through your mind? "Is it safe?" "What if my kiddo has a reaction?" And back to, "Is it safe?" So what really is a food challenge, and is it safe? A food challenge is a procedure performed in an allergist's office that involves your kiddo ingesting increasing amounts of the potential allergen to determine: Has an allergy has resolved? Is an allergy is present? On this episode, I interview my friend and colleague Dr. Samantha Knox ...
Top 5 Most Downloaded Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast Episodes of 2020
December 31, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB2020 was a year of the good, the bad, and the COVID, but if you love someone with food allergy, that food allergy was not put on hold due to COVID. I hope this podcast has been a blessing to you this year as you and your family have continued to manage food allergy despite the added challenges of a pandemic. In this final episode of 2020, I rank the top 5 most downloaded episode of the podcast. We had some amazing shows this year, so it was especially interesting to see what you downloaded!...
Eating safely at restaurants despite food allergy - can OIT help?
December 24, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBEating away from home is one of the most stressful situations food allergy families can experience. No matter how much you trust the restaurant and how fantastic its people are, the worry of allergen accidentally getting into your kiddo's food is always there to some degree. And how much of that allergen would cause an allergic reaction? A microgram? A milligram? In this episode, I go through the super interesting article "Risk of shared equipment in restaurants for consumers with pean...
How to read a medical journal article like a doctor
December 17, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBMany people want to read the same medical articles from the good journals their doctors read! Is that you? But maybe you don’t know how to read an article from a medical journal? Until now! Tune into this podcast in which Pam and I discuss how to read an article from a medical journal. And check out the blog!
How to read a medical journal article like a doctor
December 17, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBMany people want to read the same medical articles from the good journals their doctors read! Is that you? But maybe you don’t know how to read an article from a medical journal? Until now! Tune into this podcast in which Pam and I discuss how to read an article from a medical journal. And check out the blog! What's your food allergy question? Subscribe to our newsletter to ask your questions! Looking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your food allergy questions ...
Food allergy prevention and feeding babies potentially allergenic foods... what does the evidence say?
December 10, 2020 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBRecommendations for when to feed babies certain foods have changed over the years. You may have had one set of recommendations for one child, then with another child, you had different recommendations! So when should babies first have foods like scrambled eggs and peanut butter? We know that early introduction of potentially allergenic foods can certainly help prevent allergy in some children. But how does that actually translate out into practice? How does that directly affect families? ...
Food allergen labeling made simple!
December 03, 2020 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBLabeling foods for allergens can seem daunting. You may think "where do I find allergen information?" or "what's considered an allergen?" On this episode of the podcast, Pam and I discuss the tactical steps of labeling foods for allergens. These easy steps will make your meals with friends and families even more enjoyable and safer! Check out the accompanying infoblog with a fantastic downloadable guide to food allergen labeling! - Dr. Hoyt What's your food allergy question? Subscribe to o...
Food allergy testing: what's the real deal and what's fake news?
November 23, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBHave you ever ordered something online and have been so excited about your purchase, that it will help you with whatever ails you, only to be disappointed? Many families who are dealing with food allergy or intolerance have ordered or considered ordering online allergy testing, but are disappointed with the results. Spoiler alert: testing for food allergy can be complicated, and rarely (if ever!) can it be diagnosed by an online test. In fact, skin and blood testing are not the gold standard...
Knowing the Kryptonite is the First Step in Parenting a Kiddo with Food Allergy
November 12, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBParenting is hard enough. Throw food allergy into that mix, and you may feel like you're Mario and have tunneled through the warp zone to a whole other level of difficulty. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can triumph over that Bowser that is food allergy! Tune in to this episode in which the parents of a tech start-up's CEO and that CEO discuss what it was like growing up with food allergy and the strategies they used to ensure their child took it seriously but did not have tremendou...
Gatherings and food allergies, STRATEGIES to combat the stress and have fun times for all!
October 29, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBDo you worry about your kiddo with food allergies when the words "birthday party" or "family gathering" are spoken? Or maybe you are hosting someone with a food allergy and not really sure where to start? There are STRATEGIES to plan for a fun, safe time that everyone will enjoy. Tune in as Pam and I discuss strategies to use when planning a get-together and focusing on keeping our food allergy loved ones safe! -Dr. Hoyt from FoodAllergyandYourKiddo.com What's your food allergy question? Su...
Wheat and gluten... the struggle is real!
October 08, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBHave you ever wondered if gluten allergy is a real thing? And if that's real, then what is Celiac Disease? Tune in to hear my co-host Pam and me discuss the many ways your body can react to wheat!
Food allergies and intolerances (and a few important tangents)!
October 08, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBHave you ever wondered if gluten allergy is a real thing? And if that's real, then what is Celiac Disease? Tune in to hear my co-host Pam and me discuss the many ways your body can react to wheat! What's your food allergy question? Subscribe to our newsletter to ask your questions! Looking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your food allergy questions answered? Sign up for Food Allergy Office Hours for Parents! Engage with us on Instagram! Are you in need of an alle...
School nurses are superheroes for kiddos with medical conditions including food allergies. Here's why!
September 17, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBIf you were tasked with writing out the job description of a school nurse, what would be on that list? If your kiddo has food allergy, then definitely "knows how and when to use epinephrine auto-injector AND can show others the same." This is such an important part of being a school nurse as is caring for students with other medical conditions. To give us a glimpse into the multi-tasking life of a school nurse, this episodes is my recent conversation with Tracy White, BA, BSN, RN, School Spe...
How School Nurses are Preparing for Your Kiddo with Food Allergy to Come Back to the Classroom
September 10, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBEver wonder what school nurses are taught about food allergies? Listen in to hear how these amazing medical providers - often the only medical providers in the entire school - are preparing for back-to-school time in this era of COVID. I talk through my list of favorite resources including a recent article from the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. Is your kiddo's school ready for back-to-school? Share this episode with your Sweet Pea's school nurse. After all, team w...
6 Steps to a Successful Evacuation for Your Family with Food Allergy
September 03, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBAre you ready to evacuate at a moment's notice? Chances are, you aren't. But you can be! 🤗 The recent hurricane devastated parts of my home state, so I was inspired to record this episode about evacuation preparedness. You need to hear this. And, of course, check out the accompanying infoblog. And get the Evacuation Checklist here! What's your food allergy question? Subscribe to our newsletter to ask your questions! Looking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your f...
Learn about a life-saving app to remind you of a life-saving medication!
August 27, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWhat do all parents of kiddos with food allergies fear? Anaphylaxis. But not just a severe allergic reaction but a severe allergic reaction when their kiddo does not have an epinephrine auto-injector available. Have you or your kiddo ever forgotten epinephrine? Or left it somewhere that can damage it, like a hot car? Then tune in to this episode in which Dr. Hoyt interviews food allergy college student turned entrepreneur Joey DiGangi as he shares his personal journey with food allergy, his ...
Food insecure and food allergic? Emily Brown's Food Equality Initiative is here to help.
August 20, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBWorrying where your child's next meal will come from is tough enough. Add to that the significant issue of your child having a food allergy, and you are left with a scary, difficult situation. Emily Brown was there, and not only did she overcome that that challenging time in her life but she and her family are on a mission to help other families not be in that situation. Tune in to this episode to hear Dr. Alice Hoyt interview Emily Brown about her mission and organization Food Equality Init...
Peanut Challenges in Babies - What You Need to Know!
August 13, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBYou've probably heard about doctors recommending babies eat peanut to prevent peanut allergy. This is a major shift from the recommendation made 20 years ago which recommended babies avoid this potentially allergenic food. Allergists did not have much evidence upon which to make that recommendation. But now we have evidence that supports actually introducing peanut - in an age-appropriate, safe way - to babies who are at risk of peanut allergy as a way of preventing the development of pean...
Back-to-School Checklist for Your Kiddo with Food Allergy During COVID-19
August 06, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBBack-to-school time can be super stressful, especially if you have a kiddo with food allergy. And now, due to COVID-19, many school procedures are changing, bringing even more questions to the minds of parents of kiddos with food allergies. Sound like you? Tune in to this episode for a checklist of what are musts for back-to-school with food allergies during COVID-19. Learn more on Dr. Hoyt's infoblog, where you can get the checklist! Does your school need help with medical emergency respo...
9 Misconceptions About Epinephrine
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBUsing epinephrine for anaphylaxis can be scary, right? But it can be LESS scary if you know the facts about it, anaphylaxis, and food allergy. Check out this week's podcast to demystify epinephrine! Find the accompanying infoblog here! What's your food allergy question? Subscribe to our newsletter to ask your questions! Looking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your food allergy questions answered? Sign up for Food Allergy Office Hours for Parents! Engage with us ...
9 Misconceptions About Epinephrine
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBUsing epinephrine for anaphylaxis can be scary, right? But it can be LESS scary if you know the facts about it, anaphylaxis, and food allergy. Check out this week's podcast to demystify epinephrine! Find the accompanying infoblog here!
Peaches, Pollens, and Peanuts: Q&A with Dr. Hoyt
July 21, 2020 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBDid you know there are multiple types of peach allergies? Tune in as Dr. Alice Hoyt answers questions from listeners about peaches, pollens, and peanuts, and how they are related to food allergy. Check out the accompanying info+blog! What's your food allergy question? Subscribe to our newsletter to ask your questions! Looking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your food allergy questions answered? Sign up for Food Allergy Office Hours for Parents! Engage with us o...
Top 5 Myths of Food Allergy Testing
July 14, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBTesting for food allergies can be confusing! This, in part, is due to food allergy itself being a confusing disease. Did you know there is more than one type of food allergy? Not just peanut, egg, etc., but there is anaphylactic food allergy and eosinophilic esophagitis and other types of food allergies? Join Dr. Hoyt as she discusses different types of food allergies and the myths and facts to food allergy testing. Check out the updated, accompanying infoblog to this podcast! Questions ab...
Food Allergy and the Nutrition Label During COVID-19
July 01, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB#003 - It’s never been more important than now - during COVID-19 - for food allergy mamas to understand the nutrition label. The FDA recently made “temporary changes” to food labeling guidelines, allowing for "flexibility" in labeling ingredients on the nutrition label. In this episode, Dr. Hoyt interviews food allergy advocate Jen Jobrack regarding the nutrition label. You'll learn what claims are - and are NOT - regulated on the label and how COVID-19 is affecting the label. Read morehere!...
Food Allergy and the Nutrition Label During COVID-19
July 01, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB#003 - It’s never been more important than now - during COVID-19 - for food allergy mamas to understand the nutrition label. The FDA recently made “temporary changes” to food labeling guidelines, allowing for "flexibility" in labeling ingredients on the nutrition label. In this episode, Dr. Hoyt interviews food allergy advocate Jen Jobrack regarding the nutrition label. You'll learn what claims are - and are NOT - regulated on the label and how COVID-19 is affecting the label. Read morehere!
Challenges Faced by Food Allergy Mamas
June 17, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB#002 - This episode of Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast features Pam Lestage, food allergy mama and food allergy advocate. Join the discussion with Pam and Dr. Hoyt as they discuss challenges and strategies it managing a kiddo with food allergy. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a fantastic downloadable tool you can use to overcome challenges, and visit the blog for more information! What's your food allergy question? Subscribe to our newsletter to ask your questions! Looking for...
Let's demystify food allergy!
June 16, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.9 MB#001 - Does your kiddo have food allergy? Join me, Dr. Alice Hoyt, as I introduce this podcast all about food allergy. I'll share a bit about my background (board-certified allergy and immunologist who specializes in food allergy) and what to expect from this podcast - excellent guests as well as tools & strategies that will help you and your family on your journey. This podcast has an accompanying blog! Check it out here! I mention Code Ana... Code Ana equips schools for medical emergenc...