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51| Top Tips For Flying With Food Allergies

Dear Food Allergy Mom,
Are you feeling anxious about managing food allergies at 30,000 feet? In this episode, we’re breaking down what you need to know to make flying with allergies safer and less stressful—from packing smart to handling airline policies like a pro.
PLUS I'll tell the story about how we handled angry fliers who didn't understand food allergies.
Whether you're planning a family getaway or other trip, this episode will have you soaring with confidence.
I'm cheering for you!
Corinna
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50| Your Food Allergy Care Team: What's Missing?

Hey Food Allergy Mama,
When it comes to managing food allergies, it sometimes means that you’re doing it all alone. I recently went to the FAACT Food Allergy Influencer’s Conference. There was a session about the value of building a team approach to help make food allergy life safer and easier for families and patients.  
I love this because a team approach is helpful and even essential. 
So today, we’re breaking down the must-have members of your food allergy care team—some of whom you might not even realize you need! 
Whether you’re just starting, or looking to fill in some gaps, this episode is packed with practical information to help you create the right allergy care team without missing essential support.
I'm cheering for you!
Corinna
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49| Our 5 Best Places To Travel With Food Allergies

Hey Food Allergy Mama,
Planning a trip with food allergies can feel daunting and time-consuming, because finding a destination that’s allergy-safe, fun, and inclusive for your family is important. 
But what if I told you that choosing the right destination isn’t actually the most important piece of the puzzle? 
In today’s episode, I’m sharing our family’s top picks & experiences for the most allergy-friendly places we’ve traveled, plus the surprising reason why destinations might not matter as much as you think. 
Get ready for practical tips, inspiration, and a whole new perspective on planning stress-free, allergy-friendly trips your family will never forget.
Grab your favorite drink, a pen and paper and let's get to it!
I'm cheering for you!
Corinna
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48| Setting Allergy Mom Goals That Empower Your Family

Hey Food Allergy Mom,
It’s that time of year! A time to reflect and plan for the year ahead.
As food allergy moms, we’re no strangers to planning—we plan meals, we plan for emergencies, and most times, we even plan backup plans! But what about setting intentional food allergy goals for ourselves and our families?
In today’s episode, we’re talking all about creating meaningful goals that make allergy life safer, more confident, and hopefully less stressful. Whether it’s building life skills with your kids, becoming a better advocate, or even introducing a new food, this episode is here to help you set intentional goals that not only make life with food allergies more manageable today, but also build the skills and confidence your kids need to grow into empowered adults, so that you can raise kids who live safely with food allergies and thrive with them.
Grab a notebook—or your favorite drink—and let’s get to it!
I'm cheering for you!
Corinna
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47| Encouragement For Food Allergies at Christmas

Hey Food Allergy Mama,
Are you feeling the holiday crunch right now? Three days before Christmas, and it feels like there’s so much left to do—plus the added layer of making sure everything is safe for your food allergy kiddo. The overwhelm, the anxiety, and maybe even guilt… I know it can all pile up this time of year. But here’s the thing—you’re not alone, and you’re doing so much better than you think.
This episode is my encouragement to you.
Whether you’re stressing about the holiday menu, feeling exhausted from weeks of planning, or worried about advocating at an event, this is your space to feel less alone, reset, and find encouragement.
By the end of this episode, you’ll feel lighter, more confident, and ready to enjoy the holiday magic you’ve worked so hard to create.
So, grab your favorite holiday drink (or let’s be real, maybe just your to-do list), and let me encourage you so you can finish this holiday season strong.
I'm cheering for you!
Corinna
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46| Tips For Hosting Christmas Dinner: Safeguard Your Allergic Child Without Losing The Joy

Dear Food Allergy Mom,
I remember the days when I was able to just go to someone’s house and enjoy the feast they created and only worry about bringing one dish.  Since food allergies, I’ve been forced to learn how to make full meals by myself. 
I now cook our special family meals for Christmas Eve, Christmas dinner, and sometimes New Year's Eve and Christmas morning brunch.
At first, it was hard. 
I didn’t know the timing of foods and I didn’t have a flow, which meant there were a few holidays when I thought we would eat around 5 but ended up eating around 8:00 instead.  
YIKES!  
Not to mention all the time I spend in the kitchen.
For a while, I felt like I was bonding with my kitchen more than my family during one of the most important celebrations of the year!  
This is why I knew something had to change, and I needed to come up with a plan.  
So over the years I’ve tried new things, focused on what worked the previous year, and got rid of what didn’t.  What I do now has evolved over the last 17 years, but I feel like I’ve got a system down pat.  Now I can enjoy my family during the holidays instead of being chained to the kitchen!
Let me tell you if I can do it, so can you, with the help of what I’ve learned over the years.  
Here are my best tips for planning and cooking all those big Holiday meals PLUS listen to the end where I’m answering some of your MOST burning questions that you told me were MOST stressful for you when it comes to hosting and prepping allergy-friendly meals during the holidays.
I'm cheering for you,
Corinna
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45| Dealing With Anaphylaxis Tragedies In The News

Hey Food Allergy Mom,
As food allergy parents, it’s heartbreaking to hear about tragedies caused by anaphylaxis. It feels personal, like we’ve lost one of our own. Our hearts break, and it’s hard to shake the sadness that comes with knowing such a loss could have been prevented.
It’s okay to feel this way—it’s human. But while we support the families affected and work through our own emotions, we also need to be mindful of how those feelings can shift into fear and anxiety, especially for our own loved ones. Today, we’re going to talk about how to manage those emotions, stay grounded, and focus on staying strong together as a community.
I’ll give you 3 important stats that will hopefully reduce your anxiety PLUS I’ll give you positive examples of things we’ve done as a food allergy family that may seem scary, but have turned out well and are completely doable with the right preparation.  I hope this episode decreases your anxiety and empowers you and your child!
Let's get to it!
Corinna
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Links and Statistic Sources:
If someone suffers anaphylaxis, the Case Fatality Rate is about .3%* (See below for how the Case Fatality Rate is calculated). That mortality rate is about the same as 1 in every 333 cases of anaphylaxis.
 
Of course, we never want to even THINK about being that .3%, but these are important numbers to know because the statistics ARE ON OUR SIDE. 
 
For example, the odds of tragedy from anaphylaxis, if it occurs, are MUCH LESS than the odds of tragedy in a car crash (which is 1 in 93 vs. 1 in 333 for anaphylaxis)**, yet we never think twice about driving!  Instead, we take precautions and use safety measures to make it safer.  
* Source: https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(13)02738-3/fulltext#:~:text=The%20overwhelming%20major.... 
** Source: National Safety Council https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/all-injuries/preventable-death-overview/odds-of-dying/ 
 
How Case Fatality Rate is Calculated: 
Case Fatality Rate is calculated by dividing the number of deaths from a specified disease over a defined period by the number of individuals diagnosed with the disease during that time; the resulting ratio is then multiplied by 100 to yield a percentage.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/science/case-fatality-rate
 

44| Christmas Traditions That Make Food Allergy Kids Feel Special

Hey Food Allergy Mama,
As moms, we all want to build traditions that aren’t just rituals we follow every year—but ones that truly create lasting mmories, right? It’s those magical moments that bring real joy and deep connection to our families.
But here’s the challenge—so many Christmas traditions revolve around food! From decorating cookies to building gingerbread houses or sipping hot chocolate by the fire, it can feel like a challenge for us food allergy moms. We work hard to keep our kids safe, but let’s be real—it’s exhausting trying to find safe alternatives for everything. 
Not only that but missing out on all the goodies can exclude our food allergy kids from SO MANY activities.
But don’t worry, I’ve got your back! Today, I’m sharing some amazing non-food Christmas traditions that will fill your holidays with joy and help create memories your kids will cherish for years to come—without exclusion or stress! Ready to dive in? Grab your favorite drink, and, let’s get to it!
I'm cheering for you!
Corinna
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43| Managing Food Freedom Envy So You Can Go From Allergy Anxiety To Peace

Hey Food Allergy Mom,
If you're a mom navigating the daily challenges of food allergies, you know how tough it can be—especially when those feelings of frustration or resentment start creeping in. 
Maybe you're tired of seeing others stop for takeout on a whim, or your heart aches at the sight of your child crying because they can’t have the same birthday cake as everyone else; you're not alone, and today’s episode is just for you.
We’re tackling something many food allergy moms face but rarely talk about—envy. Whether it’s the resentment of the restrictions, being left out of social events or feeling jealous that another mom can put anything in her grocery cart without a glance at the label, we’ll dive deep into understanding why these feelings come up, why it’s important to manage them, and more importantly, how to move past them. 
Stick around for some real talk, and actionable steps that will help you shift from resentment to resilience, and help your child do the same!
Let’s get to it!
Corinna
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42| What It's Like Not To Worry About Cross Contact & May Contain Allergen Labeling

Hey Food Allergy Mama,
I know many of you might be struggling with cross-contact and not only avoid foods that contain your allergen, BUT also foods that say “may contain traces of allergen”.  ​Also, some of you might be considering some sort of food allergy treatment like Xolair, OIT, or TIP, and one of the benefits of these treatments is that you don’t have to worry about small traces of your allergen.Yes, navigating cross-contact can feel like playing food roulette with our kids' safety. But what if you didn’t have to live in fear of traces of allergen and every ‘may contain’ label?What would that REALLY LOOK LIKE in everyday life?I thought you might want to know what it’s like not to have to worry about cross-contact and may contain allergen labeling because that may help you decide if treatment is right for your family.We started doing OIT about 7 years ago.  About a year and a half ago, we got to the point where we didn’t have to worry about “may contain traces of peanuts and tree nuts” anymore.Our whole world flipped upside down, in a good way!Even so, some fears have been hard to overcome, and surprisingly, some things changed less than I thought they would.So if you’re wondering what it looks like to be “in-between” where you can have traces of allergen, but no more than that, this episode is for you!So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let's get to it. I'm cheering for you!
Corinna
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