Next week, I have the honor of joining two exceptional webinars as a guest speaker in honor of Celiac Awareness Month. Both events are free and will be recorded if you cannot make the live webinar.
As I prepare for both of these celiac awareness month webinars, I am really in awe of the way my celiac advocacy journey has played out. When I was a kid in the 1990s, I didn’t want anyone to know that I had celiac disease. People often questioned my weird food but I didn’t really talk about it.
Today, I am joining two of the most prestigious celiac disease centers in the United States to share my lifelong experience of living, traveling, and thriving with celiac disease. I have really come a long way and I am grateful every day for these opportunities!
The Mount Sinai Celiac Webinar Series Presents
Dining and Travel
Monday, May 12, 2025
7-8:30pm ET
Join the The Mount Sinai Hospital Celiac Disease Program, led by Gastroenterologist and Celiac Disease Expert Dr Christopher Cao MD, in the first of their Celiac Webinar Series for patients and caregivers on Monday, May 12th. This free webinar will provide tips and discuss the nuances of dining out gluten-free in New York City and traveling abroad with celiac disease.
Hosted by the Mount Sinai Celiac Program
- Laurie Keefer, PhD; Gastropsychologist; Director, Mount Sinai GRITT Program
- Christopher Cao, MD; Adult Gastroenterologist; Director, Mount Sinai Celiac Program
- Laura Manning, RD; Registered Dietitian, Department of Gastroenterology, The Mount Sinai Hospital
Special Guest: Erin Smith, founder of Gluten-Free Globetrotter
The UChicago Celiac Disease Center Presents
Traveling with Celiac Disease — Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
7pm CT/8pm ET
Dreaming of your next adventure but worried about navigating travel with celiac disease? We’ve got you covered!
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a long-awaited vacation, this event will give you the knowledge and confidence to travel safely and enjoyably.
Learn invaluable tips and insights from our expert panel, including:
- Jen Fitzpatrick (Nomadic Fitzpatricks): Sharing her secrets for stress-free air travel
- Erin Smith (Gluten Free Globetrotter): Guiding you through celiac-safe road trip essentials
- Sarah Welch (Celiac Sarah Explores): Revealing how to find the perfect gluten-free accommodations.
- Lindsey Yeakle (The Celiac Disease Center): Unlocking the mysteries of train travel and all-inclusive resorts.
- Maureen Basye (Celiac Cruise): Setting sail with confidence.
- Kyle Dine (Equal Eats): Empowering you to dine out safely.
(Speakers and topics are subject to change.)
This event is packed with practical advice and real-world strategies to help you navigate every aspect of travel with celiac disease.
Spaces are filling up fast! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our amazing speakers and get your questions answered during the live Q&A with the panel members and the Celiac Disease Center Medical Director Ritu Verma, M.D.
NOTE: I am SUPER excited to be a part of this panel with so many other gluten-free travelers who I know in real life and admire! It’s an honor to present with friends!
Do you plan on joining either of these free celiac events? I hope to see your name in the audience! Leave a comment below if you plan on being there.
