The Coeliac Shack

Living with Coeliac Disease During Childhood and Teenage Years (Recorded live at the Northamptonshire Gluten Free Food Festival 2026)

A special episode of The Coeliac Shack – the podcast about our Coeliac Disease journey! 🧡 This episode is a little different from usual. We’re sharing an almost-complete recording of a panel discussion led by Primrose and Terry, on Saturday 13th June 2026, at the Northamptonshire Gluten-Free Food Festival 2026, held at the beautiful Chester House Estate. The discussion was titled: 🎤 Living with Coeliac Disease During Childhood and the Teenage Years Primrose and Terry were joined by an excellent panel representing a wide range of experiences from across the coeliac community: 🧡 Cate the Coeliac – a gluten-free content creator who also leads gluten-free tours of London 🍳 Nicky Chilvers from Gluten Free Little Cook 🤝 Gaynor, who runs the Nottingham Young Coeliacs group 🎓 Kate Pollard, a student who has carried out research into the psychological experiences of people living with Coeliac Disease 🎤 Young coeliacs Isla and Rebecca, who brought their own valuable perspectives and experiences to the conversation Recorded in front of a live audience, the panel explores some of the realities of growing up with Coeliac Disease. The discussion covers experiences at school, the importance of finding a supportive community, exciting new gluten-free products, eating out, navigating teenage life and even the question of kissing someone who isn’t coeliac! There are honest stories, practical suggestions, plenty of humour and some fascinating perspectives from both young people and adults who understand the challenges of living gluten free. The recording has only been lightly edited, allowing you to hear the discussion and audience atmosphere much as it happened on the day. Find out more about the Northamptonshire Gluten-Free Food Festival: https://northantsgf.byglee.com/ [https://northantsgf.byglee.com/] Follow Cate the Coeliac: https://www.instagram.com/catethecoeliac [https://www.instagram.com/catethecoeliac] Find out more about Gluten Free Little Cook: https://glutenfreelittlecook.com/ [https://glutenfreelittlecook.com/] Follow Nottingham Young Coeliacs: https://www.instagram.com/nottinghamyoungcoeliacs/ [https://www.instagram.com/nottinghamyoungcoeliacs/] If you're a young person – or a parent of a young person – who has just been diagnosed with Coeliac Disease, this is the podcast for you. Join the award-winning Primrose and Terry as they explore the ups and downs of living gluten free from a 13-year-old's perspective. Featuring reviews, advice, and real conversations. 🎵 Featuring music by Savanna Walsh 🎨 Artwork by Stoo Elvin Follow our socials for more content: 📷 Instagram [https://instagram.com/thecoeliacshackpod] 📘 Facebook [https://facebook.com/coeliacshack] 🎵 TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoeliacshack] 📩 You can also email us at thecoeliacshackpod@gmail.com [thecoeliacshackpod@gmail.com] This podcast is brought to you by Gluten Free Glee! [https://www.gfglee.com/] The online platform for millions of people living gluten free. Download the app today on Google Play [https://www.gfglee.com/link/android] and the App Store. [https://www.gfglee.com/link/ios] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Diagnosis, Chocolate Orange Pie & Pecan Tarts

Episode 20 of The Coeliac Shack – the podcast about our Coeliac Disease journey! 💜 This week’s episode marks the end of Coeliac Awareness Month, and we're focusing on one of the most important topics in the coeliac world: diagnosis. 🍰 Gluten-Free Snack Review: We're trying Sainsbury's Free From Pecan Tarts – a sweet treat packed with pecans and caramel flavour. Are they worthy of a place in your shopping basket? We give you our honest verdict. Sainsbury's Free From Pecan Tarts: https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-free-from-4-pecan-tarts-200g [https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-free-from-4-pecan-tarts-200g] 🎙️ Guest Interview: Prim and Terry speak with Professor Elizabeth Soilleux, whose research has received funding from Coeliac UK. We first came across Professor Soilleux's work through Coeliac UK's announcement of new research projects [https://www.coeliac.org.uk/news/coeliac-uk-invests-in-three-new-research-projects/], and we discuss her research, the importance of improving diagnosis, and why so many people may still be living with Coeliac Disease without knowing it. It's a fascinating conversation that highlights how research can improve outcomes for people living gluten free and why awareness remains so important. Read more about the Coeliac UK research funding announcement: https://www.coeliac.org.uk/news/coeliac-uk-invests-in-three-new-research-projects/ [https://www.coeliac.org.uk/news/coeliac-uk-invests-in-three-new-research-projects/] ✈️ Flying Gluten Free We also discuss SkyRate, a website that allows travellers to review airlines based on how well they cater for people with allergies and dietary requirements. If you've ever worried about flying while gluten free, this could be a useful resource. SkyRate: https://skyrate.co.uk/ [https://skyrate.co.uk/] 🎤 Come and See Us! We're looking forward to appearing at the Northamptonshire Gluten Free Festival on 13th June, where we'll be taking part in a panel discussion on Living with Coeliac Disease During Childhood and the Teenage Years. If you're attending, please come and say hello! Event details: https://northantsgf.byglee.com/ [https://northantsgf.byglee.com/] 📞 Mummy in the Kitchen! This month, Mummy is making a family favourite: Chocolate Orange Pie 🍊🍫 Based on a recipe from the 1980s and adapted for Coeliac Disease, it's a wonderfully nostalgic dessert that proves gluten-free cooking doesn't mean missing out on classic treats. As Coeliac Awareness Month draws to a close, we also reflect on the importance of recognising symptoms, seeking diagnosis, and supporting those who are just beginning their gluten-free journey. If you're a young person – or a parent of a young person – who has just been diagnosed with Coeliac Disease, this is the podcast for you. Join the award-winning Primrose and Terry as they explore the ups and downs of living gluten free from a 13-year-old's perspective. Featuring reviews, advice, and real conversations. 🎵 Featuring music by Savanna Walsh 🎨 Artwork by Stoo Elvin Follow our socials for more content: 📷 Instagram [https://instagram.com/thecoeliacshackpod] 📘 Facebook [https://facebook.com/coeliacshack] 🎵 TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoeliacshack] 📩 You can also email us at thecoeliacshackpod@gmail.com [thecoeliacshackpod@gmail.com] This podcast is brought to you by Gluten Free Glee! [https://www.gfglee.com/] The online platform for millions of people living gluten free. Download the app today on Google Play [https://www.gfglee.com/link/android] and the App Store. [https://www.gfglee.com/link/ios] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The GF Chef & Pipers Cider Vinegar & Sea Salt Crisps

Episode 19 of The Coeliac Shack – the podcast about our Coeliac Disease journey! 💜 This week’s episode is packed with great food, surprising discoveries, and a brilliant guest from the gluten-free community. 🍟 Gluten-Free Snack Review: We’re trying Pipers Cider Vinegar & Sea Salt Crisps [https://www.piperscrisps.com/en/burrow-hill-cider-vinegar-sea-salt] – a classic flavour combo, but do they deliver for coeliacs? We give you our honest verdict. 🎙️ Guest Interview: Prim and Terry speak with Phil Garner (The GF Chef on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584258407954]), who is joined by his daughter Isla. Phil shares his journey into gluten-free cooking, his passion for creating delicious food for the coeliac community, and what it meant to recently win silver at the British Pie Awards for his gluten-free steak and ale pie 🥧🏆 🎤 Voices of Young Coeliacs: This week, Jess and Annabelle are tackling one of the most frustrating parts of gluten-free life… the most surprising products that aren’t suitable for coeliacs 😬 From unexpected ingredients to confusing labels, it’s a conversation that will definitely resonate. 📞 Mummy… in the Garden! 🌱 There’s no Mummy in the Kitchen this week – she’s away and busy in the garden! But as always, gluten-free life carries on wherever we are. From award-winning pies to everyday snack choices, this episode is full of insight, honesty, and a few surprises along the way. If you're a young person – or a parent of a young person – who has just been diagnosed with Coeliac Disease, this is the podcast for you. Join the award-winning Primrose and Terry as they explore the ups and downs of living gluten free from a 13-year-old’s perspective. Featuring reviews, advice, and real conversations. 🎵 Featuring music by Savanna Walsh 🎨 Artwork by Stoo Elvin Follow our socials for more content: 📷 Instagram [https://instagram.com/thecoeliacshackpod] 📘 Facebook [https://facebook.com/coeliacshack] 🎵 TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoeliacshack] 📩 You can also email us at thecoeliacshackpod@gmail.com This podcast is brought to you by Gluten Free Glee! [https://www.gfglee.com/] The online platform for millions of people living gluten free. Download the app today on Google Play [https://www.gfglee.com/link/android] and the App Store. [https://www.gfglee.com/link/ios] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Chernobyl, Salti Crackers & Drake's Gluten Free Bakes

Episode 18 of The Coeliac Shack – the podcast about our Coeliac Disease journey! 💜 This week’s episode is all about the aftermath of Primrose’s 13th birthday party 🎉🎂 – with plenty of gluten-free food, honest reactions, and a few unexpected moments along the way… 🍘 Gluten-Free Snack Review: We’re trying Schär Gluten-Free Saltì Crackers – simple, savoury, and a staple for many coeliacs. But do they hit the mark? We give you our verdict. 🎙️ Guest Interview: Prim and Terry speak with Emma Drake, founder of Drake’s Gluten-Free Bakes, a home-based gluten-free bakery in Derby that’s built a following through TikTok Shop. Emma shares her journey into gluten-free baking, how she’s grown her business online, and what it’s like turning a passion into something people can order and enjoy across the UK. 🎤 Birthday Party Aftermath (Voices of… Non-Coeliacs!) Instead of our usual Voices of Young Coeliacs, we hear from some of Primrose’s friends after her birthday party – giving their honest thoughts on the gluten-free food they tried. What did they expect? What surprised them? And did they even notice the difference? 👀 📞 Mummy in the Kitchen (Breakfast Edition!) This week, Mummy is making Baked Apple Oatmeal 🍎 – the perfect cosy breakfast after a busy weekend. We’ll be sharing the recipe on our socials, so keep an eye out! From party food to baking businesses, this episode is a celebration of how far gluten-free food has come – and how it can bring everyone together. If you're a young person – or a parent of a young person – who has just been diagnosed with Coeliac Disease, this is the podcast for you. Join the award-winning Primrose and Terry as they explore the ups and downs of living gluten free from a nearly 13-year-old’s perspective. Featuring reviews, advice, and real conversations. 🎵 Featuring music by Savanna Walsh 🎨 Artwork by Stoo Elvin Follow our socials for more content: 📷 Instagram [https://instagram.com/thecoeliacshackpod] 📘 Facebook [https://facebook.com/coeliacshack] 🎵 TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoeliacshack] 📩 You can also email us at thecoeliacshackpod@gmail.com This podcast is brought to you by Gluten Free Glee! [https://www.gfglee.com/] The online platform for millions of people living gluten free. Download the app today on Google Play [https://www.gfglee.com/link/android] and the App Store. [https://www.gfglee.com/link/ios] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Smart Raspberry, Eating Out & Vegetable Spring Rolls

Episode 17 of The Coeliac Shack – the podcast about our Coeliac Disease journey! 💜 (February 2026) This week’s episode is packed with practical tips, favourite foodie finds, and a brilliant guest from the gluten-free community. 🍤 Gluten-Free Snack Review: We’re trying the Gluten-Free Vegetable Spring Rolls from Marks & Spencer’s Made Without Wheat range. Are they crispy, tasty, and worth adding to your freezer? We give you our honest verdict. 🎙️ Guest Interview: Terry speaks with Alicia from Smart Raspberry, the online coeliac cookery class that Primrose and Terry attend regularly. Alicia shares how Smart Raspberry began, why she’s passionate about teaching gluten-free cooking, and how building confidence in the kitchen can make such a difference for young coeliacs and their families. 🎤 Voices of Young Coeliacs: Jess and Annabelle (aka annabelle.glutenfreegirlie) are back, kicking off a conversation about their favourite places to eat out. Where feels safe? Where feels special? Where just gets gluten free right? We’d love to hear from you too — what are your favourite gluten-free-friendly restaurants or cafés? Drop us a message or email us and we’ll share your recommendations in a future episode! 📞 Mummy… at the Strategy Weekend! There’s no traditional Mummy in the Kitchen this week - instead, we get Mummy on the phone from a strategy weekend she was attending while we were recording. She talks us through her GF bar-replacement snacks. It’s a fun check-in and a reminder that gluten-free life keeps going wherever you are! If you're a young person – or a parent of a young person – who has just been diagnosed with Coeliac Disease, this is the podcast for you. Join the award-winning Primrose and Terry as they explore the ups and downs of living gluten free from a 12-year-old’s perspective. Featuring reviews, advice, and real conversations. 🎵 Featuring music by Savanna Walsh 🎨 Artwork by Stoo Elvin Follow our socials for more content: 📷 Instagram [https://instagram.com/thecoeliacshackpod] 📘 Facebook [https://facebook.com/coeliacshack] 🎵 TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoeliacshack] 📩 You can also email us at thecoeliacshackpod@gmail.com This podcast is brought to you by Gluten Free Glee! [https://www.gfglee.com/] The online platform for millions of people living gluten free. Download the app today on Google Play [https://www.gfglee.com/link/android] and the App Store. [https://www.gfglee.com/link/ios] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.