A Canadian Celiac Podcast, brought to you by Celiac Canada, explores the latest research, practical information, lifestyle topics, and personal stories from those living with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
Hosted by Caleigh McAulay, Registered Dietitian and Health Promotion Manager, and Melissa Secord, National Executive Director, the podcast dives into advocacy, patient experiences, and emerging insights through thoughtful conversations with inspiring guests sharing real-life perspectives and expertise.
Publisher
Celiac Canada; National Charity for Celiac Disease
Episode 367: Holiday Gatherings, Gluten-Free Safety & Being a Better Ally
Join host Caleigh McAulay and special guest Nicole Byrom as they share practical tips for staying safe at holiday gatherings while living with celiac disease. From avoiding cross-contact to communicating your needs, they also discuss how friends, family, and hosts can be supportive allies and help create a more inclusive holiday season.
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16 Sept 2026
Ep 366: Going for Gold Gluten-Free: Olympians Christine Nesbitt and Jacqueline Simoneau Share Their Celiac Journey
In Episode 366 of A Canadian Celiac Podcast, Melissa Secord, National Executive Director of Celiac Canada, speaks with two inspiring Canadian Olympians who have navigated the challenges of elite sport while living with celiac disease.
Christine Nesbitt, Olympic gold medal-winning speed skater, and Jacqueline Simoneau, Olympic artistic swimmer and Team Canada athlete, share their personal experiences with celiac disease and how a strict gluten-free lifestyle became an essential part of their athletic success.
Melissa explores the unique challenges of training, travelling, and competing internationally while managing celiac disease. Christine and Jacqueline discuss their diagnoses, the impact of nutrition on performance, and the strategies they have used to stay healthy and focused while pursuing excellence on the world stage.
Their stories highlight the importance of resilience, self-advocacy, and support while demonstrating that a celiac disease diagnosis does not have to limit personal or athletic achievement.
Follow Chrisitne and Jacqueline:
Christine @cnezzy (https://www.instagram.com/cnezzy/)
Jacqueline @jacqueline_simoneau
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2 Sept 2026
Ep 365 The Future of Celiac Research: Meet the 2026 J.A. Campbell Award Winners
For 26 years, the J.A. Campbell Research Fund has supported groundbreaking research that advances our understanding of celiac disease and improves the lives of those living with it. Named in honour of Dr. James A. Campbell, a pioneer in nutrition science and a champion for Canada's gluten-free community, the fund continues to drive innovation through the next generation of researchers.
In this episode, host Caleigh McAulay speaks with the recipients of the 2026 J.A. Campbell Research Awards. Together, they explore promising new research on blood-based diagnostics for celiac disease, the impact of food insecurity on gluten-free diet adherence, mental health, and health outcomes among children, youth, and adolescents living with celiac disease.
Join us as we celebrate Dr. Campbell's legacy and discover how today's researchers are shaping the future of celiac disease care.
What You'll Learn
How a simple blood test using IL-2 could transform celiac disease diagnosis
Why food insecurity is an important but often overlooked challenge for people with celiac disease
The impact of food insecurity on mental health and gluten-free diet adherence among adolescents
How food insecurity affects children and youth living with both celiac disease and type 1 diabetes
How the J.A. Campbell Research Fund is supporting the next generation of celiac disease researchers
Why investing in research is critical to improving diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for the celiac community
Learn more about J.A. Campbell Awards: Research Awards -Celiac Canada - Medical Funding
Help fund research: Together let's find a cure.
To learn more about Celiac Canada, visit www.celiac.ca.
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Who has been a guest on A Canadian Celiac Podcast
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Gerrit Janssen
Melissa Secord
Caleigh McAulay
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YouTube views
532,364
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Apple Podcasts (US)
3.8 / 5
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4.9 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 82 / 100
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86
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