In this episode of Celiac Diaries, I’m joined by Carlos Santos, founder of NADAS — the NYC-born empanada company that has quietly become a safe haven for the celiac and food allergy community.

Carlos doesn’t have celiac disease or food allergies. Yet his brand has become one of the most trusted gluten-free, top-allergen-free, high-protein food options on the market.

We talk about:
• Building a food startup in NYC during COVID
• Starting with pop-ups and scaling into retail
• Creating an empanada that happens to be gluten free — not a “substitute” version
• Navigating the fine line between marketing to everyday consumers and the gluten-free community
• Why Nada’s refuses artificial dyes and uses vegetables for natural color
• The challenges of staying true to clean ingredients in CPG
• What it really takes to build a food brand in a “phone eats first” culture
• Advice for founders

If you care about safe food, ingredient integrity, entrepreneurship, or the future of inclusive CPG brands — this one is for you.

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I’m not a medical professional. Everything I share is based on my personal experiences living with celiac disease. Please consult your doctor for medical advice specific to your health.

In this episode of Celiac Diaries, I’m joined by influencer Lauren Less of Less with Laur for a grounded, honest conversation about modern wellness.

We talk about Lauren’s integrative medicine experience, living gluten & dairy free, navigating allergies and a connective tissue disorder, and the mental load that comes with chronic health challenges in your 20s—especially when you’re sharing your life online.

This episode is all about nervous system regulation, food therapy, non-toxic swaps, and why the “boring” health habits are usually the ones that move the needle the most.A refreshing take on wellness, balance, and living a big life—even while gluten and dairy free.

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Lauren's Instagram: @lesswithlaur

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DisclaimerI’m not a medical professional. Everything I share is based on my personal experiences living with celiac disease. Please consult your doctor for medical advice specific to your health.

When your child is diagnosed with celiac disease, everything changes — and suddenly, you’re responsible for keeping them safe in a world full of gluten, questions, and uncertainty.

In this episode of Celiac Diaries, I sit down with Staci Leibson, a mom to a child with celiac disease and celiac life coach & mentor from The Celiac Shift, to share the parent perspective of raising a child with celiac disease — a conversation we’ve never had on the podcast before.

We talk about Staci’s son Jude’s diagnosis story, how she navigated the emotional shock and day-to-day logistics as a parent, and what she’s learned along the way about advocacy, mindset, and resilience. We also discuss why the way you talk to yourself — and to your child — about celiac disease truly matters, and how that language can shape confidence, independence, and self-worth.

This episode also breaks down how celiac disease is recognized as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, how parents can use that as a resource for 504 plans at school, and how to advocate for your child in classrooms, social settings, and beyond. We also explore the decision to have a mixed household and what that can look like in real life.

Plus, you’ll hear directly from Jude himself — and what Staci wishes she knew at the beginning of their celiac journey that she knows now.

Whether you’re a parent of a newly diagnosed child, navigating school accommodations, or simply looking for reassurance that you’re doing the best you can — this episode is for you.

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Community4Celiac Instagram: @community4celiac

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DisclaimerI’m not a medical professional. Everything I share is based on my personal experiences living with celiac disease. Please consult your doctor for medical advice specific to your health.