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14|To Food Allergy Moms With Love

I'm celebrating food allergy moms and sharing a life-changing story in today's episode. 
As mamas, it's easy to feel like you're failing.  It's easy to forget how hard you're working or the amount of time and effort your responsibilities require. 
This can have a HUGE impact on your health and your family too. 
In this episode, I want to be a source of encouragement and remind you to take care of yourself.
I'm not talking about typical self-care, because that doesn't cut it for food allergy mamas. Instead, discover what I learned after a serious illness caused me to reflect on my life and responsibilities.
I'm praying and cheering for you!
Corinna
NEXT STEPS:
1. Subscribe to this podcast, and give it a review.  Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it.
 
2. Enroll in the Food Allergy Travel Workshop
Enroll in the Get Over The Fear of Trying New Foods Workshop.
Grab the School Food Allergy Template & School Success Pack
Grab the 90-Minute Variety Booster.
Enroll in the Dining Out With Food Allergies Workshop
Grab the Birthday Party (and Playdate) Success Pack.
Enroll in Calm Epinephrine Workshop.
Enroll in Get Others To Take Food Allergies Seriously Workshop
 
3. Get the free resources:
Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7):
https://www.friendlypantry.com/fa-kids-empowerment-guide
Newly Diagnosed Checklist (for the first year after diagnosis):
https://www.friendlypantry.com/newly-diagnosed-with-food-allergies-guide
 
4. Listen to Related Episodes:
Episode #1: From Mistakes to Food Allergy Awareness: Our Journey
Episode #4: Truth Bomb: Why Educating Teachers About Food Allergies is Crucial, Whether You Have a 504 Allergy Plan or Not
Episode #6: The Top Secret Food Allergy Information Every Allergy Family Needs
Episode #13: What I Wish I Knew Sooner About Living With Food Allergies

13| What I Wish I Would Have Known Sooner About Living With Food Allergies

Dear Younger Me,
I see you.  You feel alone and unprepared right now.  Your helpless, precious child has been diagnosed with a severe food allergy and you’re now living with food allergies.  You’ve already seen the power this disease has when your sweet child became swollen beyond recognition with hives, redness, and itchiness.  You’re told it could have been much worse and you’re thankful but fearful of the next time. 
Your mama bear instincts are in overdrive.
You don’t know exactly why your baby has food allergies, just that it’s more real and scary than you ever imagined. 
The doctor says to keep your LO away from one of your FAVORITE foods, yet you have NO idea exactly how to do this and feel resentful that you have to.  After hours of searching the internet, it gives you a small amount of hope, but nothing compares to the injustice you feel right now.  You have so many questions. 
Well younger me, I’m hoping to put your mind at ease… This isn’t just for when you’re newly diagnosed, but also in the first 5-7 years afterwards too. 
Here’s my loving advice for my younger self, and for you too.
I'm cheering for you,
Corinna
Next Steps:
1. Subscribe to this podcast, and give it a review.  Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it.
2. Discover the workshops available to make food allergy living safer and easier:
Food Allergy Travel Workshop
Get Over The Fear of Trying New Foods Workshop.
School Food Allergy Template & School Success Pack
90-Minute Variety Booster.
Dining Out With Food Allergies Workshop
Birthday Party (and Playdate) Success Pack.
Calm Epinephrine Workshop.
Get Others To Take Food Allergies Seriously Workshop
3. Get the free resources:
Newly Diagnosed Checklist:
https://www.friendlypantry.com/newly-diagnosed-with-food-allergies-guide
Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7):
https://www.friendlypantry.com/fa-kids-empowerment-guide
 
4. Read The Blog: https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/22-letter-to-myself-with-food-allergy-help
 
5. Listen to Related Episodes:
Episode 1: From Mistakes to Food Allergy Awareness: Our Journey
Episode 3: Introducing Allergens: 3 Game-Changing Steps For When You're Nervous
Episode 2: 7 Food Allergy Myths & Errors I've Made, And What To Do Instead
Episode 6: The Top Secret Food Allergy Information Every Allergy Mom Needs
 
 

12| 3 Dealbreakers For Dining Out With Food Allergies

So you're wondering if dining out with food allergies is something your family can do? Or maybe you already eat out, but you're wondering if you've been asking the right questions? This episode is a must-listen. I'll share 3 dealbreakers that stop us from dining out at a restaurant with food allergies and ONE thing I don't expect from restaurants when it comes to food allergies. 
I want to show you that you can eat out with food allergies if you take the right steps, ask good questions, and do your research.  I hope this blesses you!
I'm cheering for you,
Corinna
Next Steps:
1. Follow this podcast, and give it a review.  Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it.
 
2. Enroll in the Food Allergy Travel Workshop and get the Dining Out With Food Allergies Workshop at 50% off!
Enroll in the Dining Out With Food Allergies Workshop
 
3. Get the free resources:
Newly Diagnosed Checklist:
https://www.friendlypantry.com/newly-diagnosed-with-food-allergies-guide
Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7):
https://www.friendlypantry.com/fa-kids-empowerment-guide
 
4. Listen to Related Episodes:
Episode #1: From Mistakes to Food Allergy Awareness: Our Journey
Episode #6: Top Secret Food Allergy Information Every Allergy Mom Needs

11|Navigating Birthday Parties With Food Allergies Like A Pro:3 Step Guide

Hey food allergy mama,
Are you finally in a rhythm with food allergies, but things are suddenly changing because your food-allergy child is being invited to birthday parties?
Birthday parties are supposed to be a fun part of life because your child is making friends, BUT food allergies add so much fear. Unfortunately, kids with allergens all over their hands can make anaphylaxis seem likely and it's enough to cause any food allergy mom or dad's stress level to go over the top.
Today, we're digging into 3 steps to make navigating food allergies at birthday parties less stressful.  You'll get much-needed encouragement and simple tips to increase food allergy awareness in your friend group. I hope this blesses you today.
I'm cheering for you!
Corinna
Next Steps:
1. If this blessed or helped you in any way, please subscribe or follow this podcast, and give it a review.  Your review is important because it makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it!
2. Grab the Birthday Party (and Playdate) Success Pack.
3. Get the free resources:
Newly Diagnosed Checklist (for those in the first 1-2 years after diagnosis):
https://www.friendlypantry.com/newly-diagnosed-with-food-allergies-guide
Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide (for kids aged 2-7):
https://www.friendlypantry.com/fa-kids-empowerment-guide
 
4. Listen to Related Episodes:
Episode #1: From Mistakes to Food Allergy Awareness: Our Journey
Episode #2: Food Allergy Myths & Errors I've Made & What To Do Instead
Episode #6: Top Secret Food Allergy Information Every Mom & Dad Needs
 

10| Are You REALLY Ready To Use The EpiPen? Take This Quiz To Find Out!

Hey Food Allergy Mama,
How many times have you heard to use the EpiPen first, and to use it fast?  Whether this is the first time, or you've heard it many times, not hesitating to use epinephrine is essential to stop anaphylaxis quickly.
But sometimes the fear of needles or not feeling fully confident can stop even the most prepared mama, even without knowing it!
In this episode, I'll give you a 3-question "quiz" to help you figure out if you're hesitant about using the epinephrine and if so, what to do to get over it. 
Any food allergy parent at any stage will benefit from this episode! I hope it blesses you!
I'm cheering for you,
Corinna
Next Steps:
1. Enroll in Calm Epinephrine Workshop.
 
2. Get the free resources:
Newly Diagnosed Checklist (for those diagnosed in the last 1-2 years):
https://www.friendlypantry.com/newly-diagnosed-with-food-allergies-guide
Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7):
https://www.friendlypantry.com/fa-kids-empowerment-guide
 
3. Listen to Related Episodes:
Episode #1: From Mistakes to Food Allergy Awareness: Our Journey
 
4. Check out the resources mentioned in this show:
2023 Anaphylaxis Practice Parameter Update
Anaphylaxis Plan
*Disclaimer - Listening to this episode & answering these questions does NOT guarantee that you won't hesitate to use the epinephrine injector, but it will help you become more confident!
 
 

9| 10 Tips To Save BIG on Allergy-Friendly Food

Hey Food Allergy Mama,
We all know that allergy-friendly food is expensive. If you're looking at the cost of a box of cookies, let's say, and then the cost of the allergy-friendly dupe, it's not unrealistic for it to be double the price!
So how can we lower the cost at the grocery store as food allergy parents?  I'm sharing 10 easy and quick ways to chop your spending in today's episode.
I want to help your family thrive with food allergies, and saving money is one of the many ways to help!  Let's get to it!
I'm cheering for you, and hope this blesses you!
Corinna
Next Steps:
1. Grab the 90-Minute Variety Booster at 44% off.
2. Get the free resources:
Newly Diagnosed Checklist:
https://www.friendlypantry.com/newly-diagnosed-with-food-allergies-guide
Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7):
https://www.friendlypantry.com/fa-kids-empowerment-guide
 
3. Read The Blog:
https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/100-stretch-your-groceries-and-reduce-food-waste-for-food-alleriges
 
4. Listen to Related Episodes:
Episode #6: The Top Secret Food Allergy Information Every Allergy Mom Needs
Episode #1: From Mistakes To Food Allergy Awareness, Why I Created This Podcast
 
 

8| Staying Positive When Others Don't Make Food Allergy Accommodations

Hey Food Allergy Mama,
Are you frustrated because people you know and love don't make food allergy accommodations for your child? I know how hard that can be, especially when it's family or someone who should care the most about your child!
But after 17 years as a food allergy mom, I've been there.  I've even had people tell me that I'm making things up and being overly protective.  Yes, this is hard to deal with, but I can tell you that keeping a positive, empowered mindset is super important for you and your child so you don't adopt a victim mindset.
Today we're digging into a few ways to stay positive and even take a little control back, so you can still keep your child safe and included, without skipping events completely.
I want to help you and your family thrive in all situations, including social events with food allergies.
I'm cheering for you and hope it blesses you!
Corinna
Next Steps:
1. If this blessed you at all, please subscribe to this podcast, and give it a review.  Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it.
 
2. Enroll in Get Others To Take Food Allergies Seriously Workshop
Grab the Birthday Party (and Playdate) Success Pack.
 
3. Get the free resources:
Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7):
https://www.friendlypantry.com/fa-kids-empowerment-guide
Newly Diagnosed Checklist (for the first 1-2 years after diagnosis):
https://www.friendlypantry.com/newly-diagnosed-with-food-allergies-guide
 
4. Listen to Related Episodes:
Episode #6: The Top Secret Food Allergy Information Every Allergy Mom Needs
Episode #1: From Mistakes To Food Allergy Awareness, Why I Created This Podcast
Episode #2: Food Allergy Myths & Errors I've Made, And What To Do Instead
 
 

7| Unlock The Magic of Disney World Allergy Menus

Hey Mama,
If you've been searching for information about food allergies at Disney World or the famous Disney World Allergy Menus, this episode is for you!  I'm here to help you get the most allergy-safe and magical trip with your family.
Together we'll go through 5 little-known truth bombs about Disney World and food allergies, and the 5 steps of planning allergy food in the parks so you can have more safety and fun without spending all your precious time searching for safe food. I hope this blesses your family.
I'm cheering for you!
Corinna
Next Steps:
1. Grab the Disney World Food Allergy Guides here (affiliate link)
Grab the Disney World Gluten-Free Guides here (affiliate link).
Feel confident traveling with food allergies by taking The Food Allergy Travel Workshop
2. Empower your child as they become more independent with this free Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide (for kids aged 2-7).
3. If your child has been newly diagnosed in the last year, grab the free Newly Diagnosed Checklist.
4. Read the blog:
Unlock The Magic of Disney World Allergy Guides
5. Listen to related episodes:
Unearthing The Best Allergy-Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts
The Top Secret Food Allergy Information Every Food Allergy Family Needs
 
 
 
 

6| The Top Secret Food Allergy Information Every Allergy Family Needs

Today, I'm spilling the tea and sharing one of my BEST KEPT secrets as a food allergy mama. This secret has helped make my life and my family's life safer, easier, and less time-consuming, and it will lower your mental weight as well.
JUST A NOTE : 
This food allergy information is about saving your mental health and lowering the mental load of food allergies, but it's important to FIRST know the life-saving basics like recognizing anaphylaxis, using epinephrine, and reading labels.  You can learn these important skills by downloading my free Newly Diagnosed Guide. 
Once you've mastered the life-saving basics, you'll be primed and ready to listen to this episode so you can save time and effort, and lower your mental weight with what I teach in this episode. 
I'm cheering for you, and hope this blesses you!
Corinna
Next Steps:
1. Subscribe to this podcast, and give it a review.  Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it.
2. Enroll in one of these workshops that include life-changing templates:
Food Allergy Travel Workshop
Get Others To Take Food Allergies Seriously Workshop
Dining Out With Food Allergies Workshop
 
3. Grab one of these template packs:
School Food Allergy Template & School Success Pack
Birthday Party (and Playdate) Success Pack.
90-Minute Variety Booster
 
4. Get the free resources:
Newly Diagnosed Checklist:
https://www.friendlypantry.com/newly-diagnosed-with-food-allergies-guide
Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7):
https://www.friendlypantry.com/fa-kids-empowerment-guide
 
5. Listen to Related Episodes:
Episode #1: From Mistakes to Food Allergy Awareness: Our Journey
Episode #2: 7 Food Allergy Myths & Errors I Made, and What To Do Instead
 
 

5| Before You Book: Allergy-Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts - Listen To This First!

Hey Food Allergy Mama,
Are you considering an all-inclusive allergy-friendly resort? Are you wondering if it's worth the risk for your food allergy family?  Maybe you've been checking out the Facebook groups, and checking reviews, but you're still not sure.
STOP!
Don't make the booking just yet. The worst thing you can do is book something and end up worried and nervous because you're not sure if it's right for you.
On the other hand, you could be missing out on enjoying an amazing vacation with your family, because fear is overtaking this decision.
In this episode, let's get clear on what to focus on when it comes to allergy-friendly all-inclusive resorts so that you can finally figure it out and book the right vacation for your family.
Next Steps:
1. Subscribe to this podcast, and give it a review.  Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it.
2. Get in-depth help with these life-changing workshops:
Food Allergy Travel Workshop
Dining Out With Food Allergies
 
3. Get the free resources:
Newly Diagnosed Checklist
https://www.friendlypantry.com/newly-diagnosed-with-food-allergies-guide
Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7):
https://www.friendlypantry.com/fa-kids-empowerment-guide
 
4. Listen to Related Episodes:
Episode #1: From Mistakes to Food Allergy Awareness: Our Journey