Saying Goodbye to Gluten / Gluten-Free Living, Celiac Disease, Gluten-Free Support

Do you get frustrated when people don’t understand why you need to be gluten-free?

 

While gluten-free living has become more visible than ever, the truth is… celiac disease is still deeply misunderstood.

 

As May is Celiac Awareness Month, I wanted to share some top facts that people still don't understand about Celiac Disease.

 

In this episode, I’ll unpack common misconceptions people have about celiac disease and what you really need to know to stay safe and thrive.

 

Maybe you’ve been questioned at a restaurant…
Or, someone has said, “just a little won’t hurt, just take a bite”…
Maybe you’ve even questioned yourself in this journey.

 

If you’ve ever felt frustrated or just plain exhausted trying to explain your needs, this episode is for you.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why celiac disease is not just an allergy—it’s an autoimmune condition

The truth about “just eating gluten-free” (and why it’s not that simple)

Why even a crumb of gluten can cause harm

The hidden risks of cross-contamination at home and in restaurants

Why a “cheat day” isn’t an option

The surprising symptoms of celiac disease

Why you may not feel symptoms—but damage is still happening

The long-term impact of unmanaged celiac disease (nutrient deficiencies, bone loss, and more)

Why celiac disease is lifelong and requires a sustainable lifestyle approach

The connection between celiac disease and other autoimmune conditions

 

If you’re living gluten-free, this will help you feel supported and empowered to protect your health with confidence.

 

And … this isn’t just about awareness.

 

This is about helping you build a gluten-free life that actually works.

 

As you listen, think about who you can share this episode with so that we can continue to spread awareness all month long and beyond!

 

Also Mentioned in the Episode:

**🎁 Grab your ticket to the Gluten-Free Resource Toolkit (May 16–22)

For FREE expert resources to help you build, strengthen, and expand your gluten-free life. Save your spot here: https://bit.ly/2026Toolkit

 

**Listen to Episode 11 - The Truth about Gluten- Can You Still Have a Little?

 

 

 ***I’m opening the doors to the GF Growth Membership for a SPECIAL Celiac Awareness rate for a short time. You’ll get instant access to the GF Foundations Program, followed by monthly classes to help you feel your best being gluten-free. Check out all the special details for the Membership here: https://bit.ly/GFMemberMAY

Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:

**Join our Facebook Community to celebrate all month long with us. Join here:  Saying Goodbye to Gluten

 

**Need further help: Set up a FREE 15-minute GF Growth Strategy Call to learn your best steps to move forward in your GF health. Choose a date here for a free chat: https://bit.ly/here2schedule

 

Check out our website for more inspiration, resources, and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/

 

Connect with Jennifer: Facebook, Instagram, or at [email protected]

Have you ever said (or heard),
“I tried going gluten-free—I just cut carbs—and it didn’t work.”?

 

This is one of the most common and harmful misunderstandings in the gluten-free world.

 

In this episode, I’m joined by Anna Tseng to share our 4th episode of the Debunking Gluten-free Myths Series.

 

Anna is a plant-based Registered Dietitian, a Transition Coach, and the Founder of PlantNourished. She's also a recipe creator, speaker, and host of the top 1% ranking Plant Based Eating Made Easy Podcast. Anna empowers people with key skills, practical strategies, and simple-to-make plant-based recipes, so they can enjoy a health-transforming plant-powered lifestyle...without long hours in the kitchen.

 

Together, we will break down why cutting carbs is not the same as removing gluten, and how this confusion leaves so many women feeling worse instead of better.

 

What You’ll Learn

Why gluten-free and low-carb are completely different

What carbohydrates actually are (and why your body needs them)

The difference between simple vs. complex carbs

Why cutting carbs can leave you feeling exhausted and under-fueled

Hidden sources of gluten you may still be eating

Why many women incorrectly assume “gluten isn’t the problem”

How to build a nourishing gluten-free plate without restriction

 

If gluten-free “didn’t work” for you before… this episode might completely change your perspective.

 

Also shared in this episode:

Episode #40 - Living Gluten-Free and Plant-Fueled for a Healthier You

 

Find Anna Tseng:

Website: https://www.plantnourished.com/

 

Podcast: Plant Based Eating Made Easy

 

Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:

**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating the GF life you need:  https://bit.ly/podGFGuide

 

**Join the GF Growth Membership to follow a proven framework with monthly support and accountability to create your sustainable and delicious GF lifestyle. Join the Membership here: https://bit.ly/GFMember

 

**Need further help: Set up a FREE 15-minute GF Growth Strategy Call to learn your best steps to move forward in your GF health. Choose a date here for a free chat: https://bit.ly/here2schedule

 

Check out our website for more inspiration, resources, and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/

 

Connect with Jennifer: Facebook, Instagram, or at [email protected]

Do you believe that going gluten-free is easy now?

 

The truth is that gluten-free products are everywhere, from grocery store aisles to restaurant menus to social media. It looks like going gluten-free should be simple. 

 

Yet once women start this journey on their own, they are still feeling overwhelmed, confused, and continue to get sick.

 

In this episode of Saying Goodbye to Gluten, we’re breaking down another common myth in the gluten-free world:

“Gluten-free is so easy now—I don’t need help.”

 

The truth?

 

Gluten-free has become more visible… but not more understood.

 

And that gap is exactly why so many women struggle.

 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why gluten-free appears easier today—but isn’t necessarily safer

The hidden dangers of cross-contamination at home and in restaurants

Why gluten-free products don’t automatically mean a healthy lifestyle

The mental load of living gluten-free (and why it feels so overwhelming)

What’s actually missing when you try to “figure it out on your own”

How to shift from reactive gluten-free living → confident, sustainable routines

I can honestly say, from personal experience, that going gluten-free on your own is not an easy path to take! 

 

But, we can create an easier gluten-free life moving forward.

 

If you’re not there yet, possibly it’s because:

You haven’t been taught the systems

You’re trying to piece everything together alone

You’re relying on products instead of building a lifestyle

 

What looks easy on the outside is usually supported by systems you just don’t see.

 

Once we set the foundation and boundaries we need, we can start living an easier gluten-free life.

 

Join Jennifer in this third episode of the Debunking Gluten-Free Myths Series to learn why it’s not as easy as it looks and what you can do about it starting today.

 

Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:

**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating the GF life you need:  https://bit.ly/podGFGuide

 

**Download our Hidden Gluten Guide to stop getting sick when you least expect it. Grab this much-needed Guide to find gluten before it finds you—keeping your health and energy on track: https://bit.ly/HidGluten

 

**Join the GF Growth Membership to follow a proven framework with monthly support and accountability to create your sustainable and delicious GF lifestyle. Join the Membership here: https://bit.ly/GFMember

 

**Need further help: Set up a FREE 15-minute GF Growth Strategy Call to learn your best steps to move forward in your GF health. Choose a date here for a free chat: https://bit.ly/here2schedule

 

**Check out our website for more inspiration, resources, and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/

 

**Connect with Jennifer: Facebook, Instagram, or at [email protected]

Have you ever picked something up at the store with the words ‘gluten-free’ and felt that sense of relief, like finally, OK, this is safe?

 

Many women trust the label because they want it to be simple, but gluten-free living requires a deeper level of awareness.

 

Today, we’re diving into our 2nd episode in the Debunking Gluten-Free Myths Series… that if it says gluten-free, it must be safe for you.

 

The truth is… there’s a lot more to the story.

 

I’m going to show you why relying on that label could be the very thing holding you back from actually feeling your best when living gluten-free.

 

It isn’t just about spotting “GF” on a package or even a menu. It’s about understanding how to protect your health through awareness, habits, and smarter choices.

 

Let’s talk about why and what you actually need to know to protect your health and build a gluten-free life that truly feels good.

 

If you feel overwhelmed at the grocery store, unsure what to trust, or frustrated by reactions you can’t explain, this episode will give you clarity and confidence.

 

Also Mentioned: Episode #68 - Overcoming the Fear of Eating Out Gluten-Free

 

Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:

***Enter the 100th Celebration Giveaway: Write a review of the podcast. Take a screenshot of your review and email it to [email protected] to be eligible for the prizes in the 100th Episode Celebration Giveaway (entries end April 14th)

 

**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating the GF life you need:  https://bit.ly/podGFGuide

 

**Join the GF Growth Membership to follow a proven framework with monthly support and accountability to create your sustainable and delicious GF lifestyle. Join the Membership here: https://bit.ly/GFMember

 

**Need further help: Set up a FREE 15-minute GF Growth Strategy Call to learn your best steps to move forward in your GF health. Choose a date here for a free chat: https://bit.ly/here2schedule

 

Check out our website for more inspiration, resources, and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/

Connect with Jennifer: Facebook, Instagram, or at [email protected]

Do you believe that gluten-free is just a diet?

 

Could it be another trend… or is it something much more serious?

 

This podcast episode is the first of my Debunking Gluten-Free Myths Series, where we’re breaking down some of the most common (and harmful) misconceptions.

 

Today, we’re breaking down the belief that gluten-free is “just a diet.”

 

If you’re living with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, you already know this isn’t about choice or willpower. It’s about protecting your health every single day.

Listen to learn:

Why gluten-free is not a choice, but a medical necessity

The critical difference between a “diet” and a gluten-free lifestyle

Why “cheating” when gluten-free has real consequences

How the “trend” narrative puts your health at risk

The hidden emotional weight of living gluten-free

Why systems and habits are the key to long-term success

 

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood or frustrated when others don’t take your gluten-free needs seriously, this episode will help you feel seen and empowered.

 

Living gluten-free isn’t about restriction . . . it’s really about protection.

 

Gluten-free isn’t a trend, a phase, or a choice for many people.

 

A diet you can quit. Gluten-free, you can’t.

 

It’s a lifelong commitment to protecting your health. 

 

When you stop treating gluten-free like a temporary diet and start building it as a lifestyle, everything changes.  You gain confidence, reduce overwhelm, and finally feel safe in your day-to-day life.

 

After listening to this episode, make sure you hit that follow button so you don’t miss the rest of the Debunking Gluten-Free Myths Series! And, of course, share this with someone you know who needs to hear this!

 

Also mentioned in this episode: 

Episode 11: The Truth about Gluten: Can You Still Have a Little 

 

Learn more about GF Emotions: 

Episode #70 -I Know I Need to Go GF, But Not Yet 

#74 - Feel All The Feels- Moving Through The Emotions of Going Gluten-Free 

#81 - Why Going GF Feels So Scary 

 

Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:

***Enter the 100th Celebration Giveaway: Write a review of the podcast. Take a screenshot of your review and email it to [email protected] to be eligible for the prizes in the 100th Episode Celebration Giveaway (entries end April 14th)

 

**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating the GF life you need:  https://bit.ly/podGFGuide

 

**Join the GF Growth Membership to follow a proven framework with monthly support and accountability to create your sustainable and delicious GF lifestyle. Join the Membership here: https://bit.ly/GFMember

 

**Need further help: Set up a FREE 15-minute GF Growth Strategy Call to learn your best steps to move forward in your GF health. Choose a date here for a free chat: https://bit.ly/here2schedule

 

Check out our website for more inspiration, resources, and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/

 

Connect with Jennifer: Facebook, Instagram, or at [email protected]