E106 Speaking Up Gluten-Free: The Shift That Changes Everything (Part 1)
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of advocating for gluten-free needs and the challenges faced by those with Celiac Disease in speaking up.
Are you staying quiet about your gluten-free needs… even when you know you probably shouldn’t? Do you find yourself avoiding asking questions so you don’t feel like a burden? Do you ever downplay Celiac Disease so you don’t make others uncomfortable? Keeping quiet can actually cost you more than you think! The truth is that staying silent doesn’t keep the peace . . . it often leads to getting sick, feeling anxious, and struggling more than you need to. This is why it is so important to advocate for your GF needs, which is exactly what we are talking about in today’s podcast episode. When I first went gluten-free, I found it quite hard. It took me a bit to gain the courage and confidence to advocate for staying safe and healthy. You may be feeling this as well, which is why it’s so important to discuss. When we don’t speak up, we don’t get what we need! 🎧 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The real reasons you’re not speaking up about your gluten-free needs How being “easygoing” can actually put your health at risk What happens when you start advocating for yourself (this is powerful) Why advocating builds confidence, safety, and trust in your daily life How your actions influence…
People in this episode
Host: Jennifer Marcks
Topics covered
- gluten-free advocacy
- Celiac Disease
- self-advocacy
- health risks
- confidence building
- communication
Keywords
- gluten-free
- Celiac Disease
- advocacy
- health
- anxiety
- confidence
- communication
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Celiac Disease
More episodes of Saying Goodbye to Gluten / Gluten-Free Living, Celiac Disease, Gluten-Free Support
- E109 The Hidden Hardships of Living Gluten-Free (Stop the Judgement)
- E108 How to Actually Relax on Your Gluten-Free Vacation
- E107 Speaking Up Gluten-Free: How to Advocate with Confidence (Part 2)
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