Episode 60: Cater to the Minority, Include the Majority - Speech, School Readiness & Food Allergy Inclusion

Episode 60: Cater to the Minority, Include the Majority - Speech, School Readiness & Food Allergy Inclusion

In this episode, we speak with Melbourne speech therapist and Therapy Talks founder Nevena Graovac about helping children communicate, connect and thrive. Drawing on her professional experience, her role as a parent, and her lived experience as a food allergy sibling, Nevena shares practical insights on school readiness, bilingual families, screen time, sensory tools and the power of everyday conversations. We also explore how allergy-aware choices can create more inclusive spaces for children, because when we cater for the child with the greatest need, everyone belongs.

Episode 59: Creating MyMedPouch for Food Allergy Families

In this episode of the Immunity Group Podcast, host Nina Markovic speaks with Tammy Pruscino, founder of MyMedPouch, food allergy advocate, and parent of children living with allergic conditions. Tammy shares how her family’s experience with asthma and food allergies inspired her transition from commercial litigation lawyer to start-up founder, creating a practical and stylish medical pouch designed to help families safely carry essential allergy medications. Together, they discuss the realities of raising children with food allergies, turning lived experience into innovation, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of advocacy and empowerment within the food allergy community. Tammy also shares valuable insights for parents hoping to bring their own ideas to life. ✨ Special offer for listeners: Use code IMMUNITY20 for 20% OFF the first 10 orders at MyMedPouch [https://mymedpouch.com/collections/all]. #FoodAllergy #FoodAllergyAwareness #AllergySupport #MyMedPouch #ImmunityGroupAustralia #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness

Episode 58: FAST Global Summit - Advancing Allergy Care Together

This podcast interview features Dr Douglas Jones [https://drdougjones.com/], co-founder of the Food Allergy Support Team [https://fastoit.org/](FAST), reflecting on the organisation’s 10-year journey and the upcoming 9th Annual Congress. Founded in response to the need for greater education, training, and support in food allergy treatment, FAST has evolved from a clinical data registry into a globally recognised collaborative congress that brings together leading experts without industry sponsorship. Held on 12–13 June 2026 in Dallas, Texas, the Congress will feature presentations and panel discussions on specialized topics including oral immunotherapy (OIT) and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). Dr Jones discusses how FAST creates a unique environment where clinicians of all experience levels can learn from one another alongside dietitians and food allergy psychologists, encouraging open discussion and shared perspectives. The conversation also explores current advances in food allergy care, including remission pathways, best-practice approaches, gut health modulation, and microbiome interventions. For more information, visit https://fastoit.org [https://fastoit.org] Disclaimer: This podcast is for non-medical educational purposes only. Subscribe now to the Immunity Group Podcast to be the first to hear about upcoming episodes.

Episode 57: ALLERGY SMART: Navigating Food Allergies with Confidence

In this insightful episode of the Immunity Group Australia Podcast, ImGA podcast host Nina Markovic, PhD speaks with allergist and published author Alice Hoyt, MD from Louisiana about her new book, Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence, published in 2026 by Johns Hopkins University Press. Together, they discuss the realities families face when navigating food allergies and treatments such as oral immunotherapy, including anxiety, school, social situations and the importance of practical, informed support for parents and caregivers. A thoughtful and empowering conversation for families, healthcare professionals and the wider food allergy community.

Episode 56: Food Allergy Prevention: Why The Microbiome Matters

In this episode, we’re joined by Prof. Carina Venter to explore the latest science behind food allergy prevention, the gut microbiome, maternal diet, and oral immunotherapy. From early feeding and probiotics to food aversion and the future of allergy care, Prof. Venter shares practical insights and groundbreaking research shaping how we understand allergies today.