Celiac Disease Foundation Education & Community Engagement Coordinator, Emma Kowzun: Personal Coeliac Disease Diagnosis & Improving Coeliac Disease Awareness

Send us Fan Mail A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 223 My guest on today's episode is Celiac Disease Foundation Education & Community Engagement Coordinator, Emma Kowzun. We'll discuss Emma's own coeliac disease diagnosis, her role at the Celiac Disease Foundation and where the foundation is focussing their efforts. What we'll cover : * Emma's coeliac disease diagnosis journey * How Emma's coeliac disease symptoms impacted her teenage life * Medical professionals dismissing Emma's signs and symptoms of coeliac disease * How sports specialist doctor found Emma's coeliac disease * Emma's transition to gluten free life during teenage years * How Emma started working at Celiac Disease Foundation * What Celiac Disease Foundation are currently working on * Emma's views on the potential for national population screening of coeliac disease and a universal diagnosis process * Emma's role at the Celiac Disease Foundation * Educating dietitians, doctors, gastroenterologists, schools, college, university and law-making systems around coeliac disease * How Emma & Celiac Disease Foundation work with Celiac Cruise * Training cruise kitchen and serving staff, bar staff, cafes and restaurants and childcare teams onboard around coeliac disease and gluten free protocols * Celiac Cruise staff's positive response to coeliac disease training and interaction with coeliac guests * Emma's strict and detailed process of double checking all ingredients and products are all 100% gluten free * The emotional and overwhelming experience of the Celiac Cruise * Emma's view on focussing priorities on educating healthcare, schools and education systems and food service workers around coeliac disease Links https://celiac.org/ Follow Celiac Disease Foundation on Instagram Follow Celiac Disease Foundation on Facebook Emma Kowzun on Instagram The Celiac Cruise Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group 📬 Stay connected: Instagram: @a.gffamily Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance. Support the show