Saying Goodbye to Gluten / Gluten-Free Living, Celiac Disease, Gluten-Free Support

Welcome to the Saying Goodbye to Gluten Podcast! Are you tired of trying to understand your gluten-free life on your own? I bet that you’re fed up with gluten knocking you down and disrupting your life! I created this podcast to share our stories, tips, and strategies that have helped my family, clients, and students create a healthy, thriving gluten-free lifestyle that is sustainable and delicious. Yes, sustainable because we have to live gluten-free every day all day, and delicious because we do NOT need to live in deprivation just because we’re gluten-free. We are growing into our gluten-free lives as we continue to learn about new recipes, products, food finds, and research to share in our gluten-free world. Listen to our talks and interviews, then make sure that you follow this podcast. Then, come over and connect with me on my website and in our GF Community. So, if you’re ready to create a sustainable and delicious gluten-free lifestyle . . . let’s go!

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Episodes

5 days ago

Farmers’ Markets not only offer an abundance of fruit, veggies, and herbs - all naturally gluten-free - they also offer healthy options to fill your plate with simple meals all season long.
 
They can quickly become your new gluten-free BFF.
 
Join in today’s episode to learn the importance of shopping at your Farmer’s Markets, the amazing options you can find there, and how to use the abundant fresh produce you do find to create simple, delicious recipes to fill your gluten-free plate.
 
Find a Farmer’s Market near you at www.localharvest.org
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
**Need further help: Set up a FREE 15-minute GF Growth Strategy Call to learn about the best steps to help you move forward in your GF Health. Choose a date here for a free consult: https://bit.ly/here2schedule
 
**Grab the Smoothie Workshop to start making smoothies that can improve your digestion, energy and overall well-being: https://bit.ly/GFSmoothies
 
**Join the GF Growth Membership to follow a proven framework with monthly support, and accountability to create your sustainable and delicious GF lifestyle. Join the Membership here: https://bit.ly/GFMember
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
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Tuesday Jun 24, 2025

Are you ready for a delicious gluten-free summer?
Today, we're diving into snacks to have on hand, whether you’re traveling, relaxing by the pool, or heading out for the day. These gluten-free snacks are mom-friendly, kid-approved, and celiac-safe. Why not stay nourished and confident while enjoying the summertime fun?
Join in the conversation to learn . . .
✅how being intentional about snacking can help stay on track
✅healthier snack options that satisfy
✅how planning kicks deprivation away 
✅Smoothie and S’mores tips for delicious options
 
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
**Get your copy of Jennifer’s book: The Gluten-Free Wellness Journal to start tracking and organizing your GF life for clarity, confidence and health: https://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Wellness-Journal-confidence-gluten-free/dp/B0F93PMQS4/
 
**Grab the Smoothie Workshop to start making smoothies that can improve your digestion, energy and overall well-being: https://bit.ly/GFSmoothies
 
**Completely confused on how to bake now that you’re GF? Grab the GF Baking for Beginners Program to start making irresistible GF treats your friends and family will love. Get instant access here: https://bit.ly/GFBakeToday
 
**Need further help: Set up a FREE 15-minute GF Growth Strategy Call to learn about the best steps to help you move forward in your GF Health. Choose a date here for a free consult: https://bit.ly/here2schedule
 
**Join the GF Growth Membership to follow a proven framework with monthly support, and accountability to create your sustainable and delicious GF lifestyle. Join the Membership here: https://bit.ly/GFMember
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
 
Join the Free FB Community: Saying Goodbye to Gluten
 

Tuesday Jun 17, 2025

We’re getting your summer set up for success because gluten shouldn’t be the reason you miss out. In this episode, I’m sharing 8 simple strategies to help you create an easy, delicious, and confident gluten-free summer—whether you’re traveling or staying home. No more missing out. No more last-minute stress. Just sunshine, snacks, and smart planning to make your gluten-free summer easy, stress-free, and full of fun.
 
What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to plan a summer that works for your gluten-free lifestyle ✅ Gluten in sunscreen—and what to do about it ✅ Smart snack prep to always be ready for the unexpected ✅ Easy, quick dinner ideas that keep you out of the kitchen ✅ Hydration tips to stay energized and well ✅ Travel hacks to feel safe, prepared, and free to relax ✅ How to keep kids happy without scrambling every day ✅ Real-life strategies to stop gluten from holding you back this season
 
Mentioned in This Episode:
Episode 34: GF Spotlight: Arbonne with Susan Kilborn
Episode 42: Gluten-Free Spotlight: Gluten-Free Disney Travel with Dana Zificsak
Episode 56: Confidently Traveling the World with Celiac Disease with Special Guest Courtney Radmall
 
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
**Get your copy of Jennifer’s book: The Gluten-Free Wellness Journal to start tracking and organizing your GF life for clarity, confidence and health: https://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Wellness-Journal-confidence-gluten-free/dp/B0F93PMQS4/
 
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
**Need further help: Set up a FREE 15-minute GF Growth Strategy Call to learn about the best steps to help you move forward in your GF Health. Choose a date here for a free consult: https://bit.ly/here2schedule
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
 
Join the Free FB Community: Saying Goodbye to Gluten

Tuesday Jun 10, 2025

If you typically put everyone else’s needs over your own or would rather pull the covers back over your head than get up when the alarm goes off, this talk is for you!
 
I’ve invited my friend, Jen Beck, a Mind-Body Transformation Coach, to teach us how to transform your mornings to build a life you love, one step at a time, looking at self-care strategies, mindset transformations and sustainable habit formations to help create clarity and calm as you are building your own gluten-free life.
 
Jen Beck is a true expert in mind-body transformation. She has dedicated her career to helping high-achieving professionals reclaim their energy, break free from self-sabotage, and create a life they love. She is the founder and CEO of Complete Health Revolution, a best-selling author, and the creator of the powerful Transform! program. With over 20 years of experience in holistic wellness, nutrition, and emotional healing, she has empowered thousands to step into their healthiest, most vibrant selves. 
 
In this episode, we discuss:
*How morning habits start the night before
*Determining your intentions for your day
*Why small steps create big rewards
*Designing your day for flow and ease
*How being intentional changes everything
 
Join our discussion to see how to reclaim your energy and focus to start becoming your best self, and the steps to get started today.
 
Grab Jen’s Power Pause Checklist here: www.completehealthrevolution.com/powerpause
 
Connect with Jen and learn more on her website: https://www.completehealthrevolution.com/
 
Follow Jen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@completehealthrevolution
 
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
**Need further help: Set up a FREE 15-minute GF Growth Strategy Call to learn about the best steps to help you move forward in your GF Health. Choose a date here for a free consult: https://bit.ly/here2schedule
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
 
Join the Free FB Community: Saying Goodbye to Gluten

Tuesday Jun 03, 2025

Summer is calling, and that means BBQs, backyard gatherings, and time around the grill. But if you're living gluten-free, grilling can feel more stressful than fun — with hidden sources of cross-contamination lurking everywhere.
 
In this episode, I’m sharing everything you need to confidently enjoy gluten-free grilling without fear or frustration. Whether you’re hosting or attending a BBQ, you’ll walk away with practical tips and sanity-saving steps to protect your health and enjoy delicious food.
 
Here’s what we cover:
The biggest cross-contamination risks at a BBQ — and how to prevent them
Essential steps for safe gluten-free grilling
What to bring or prep if you're not in control of the grill
Delicious ideas for fresh gluten-free BBQ recipes
Whether you’re new to gluten-free living or a seasoned pro, this episode will give you the confidence to fully enjoy summer cookouts again.
 
🎧 Grab your favorite summer drink and let’s make gluten-free grilling easy, safe, and delicious!
 
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
**Join Jennifer for her must-attend class on June 10th: The Gluten-Free Reset: Stop Surviving, Start Thriving with a Lifestyle That Works - It’s time to ditch the overwhelm and learn how to feel good (and safe) every day and finally learn the steps to build a gluten-free lifestyle that supports your health AND your happiness: https://glutenfree-marcks-the-spot.mykajabi.com/gf-reset-class-2025
 
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
**Need further help: Set up a FREE 15-minute GF Growth Strategy Call to learn about the best steps to help you move forward in your GF Health. Choose a date here for a free consult: https://bit.ly/here2schedule
 
**Join the GF Growth Membership to follow a proven framework with monthly support, and accountability to create your sustainable and delicious GF lifestyle. Join the Membership here: https://bit.ly/GFMember
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
 
Join the Free FB Community: Saying Goodbye to Gluten

Thursday May 29, 2025

Living gluten-free isn’t just a diet—it’s a daily commitment to your health. 
 
But let’s be real: it can feel like a full-time job when you’re putting the pieces together to build a GF life. Between tracking symptoms, researching safe foods, finding restaurants, and remembering which grocery store carries what, it’s no wonder so many women feel burned out.
 
Today on the podcast, learn the importance of tracking and documenting your gluten-free journey. 
 
This creates your path to clarity, confidence, and health in your gluten-free life.
 
Join in to see how you can start tracking and organizing your gluten-free life and how you can get started today!
 
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
** Grab a copy of Jennifer's Gluten-Free Wellness Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Wellness-Journal-confidence-gluten-free/dp/B0F93PMQS4/
 
**Join Jennifer for her important class on June 10th: The Gluten-Free Reset: Stop Surviving, Start Thriving with a Lifestyle That Works - It’s time to ditch the overwhelm and learn how to feel good (and safe) every day and finally learn the steps to build a gluten-free lifestyle that supports your health AND your happiness: https://glutenfree-marcks-the-spot.mykajabi.com/gf-reset-class-2025
 
**Join the GF Resource Toolkit (May 2025) to unlock your best GF life with fabulous FREE GIFTS full of tips, strategies, and steps to help you create the GF life you need. If you're ready to strengthen and energize your GF life, this is for you. Join now: 
https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/gluten-free-resource-toolkit/
 
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
 
Join the Free FB Community: Saying Goodbye to Gluten

Tuesday May 27, 2025

Today’s episode is a special one — because I’m sharing something deeply personal: my gluten-free journey.
For years, I struggled with symptoms that didn’t make sense — headaches, fatigue, canker sores, neuropathy, terrible digestive issues — and no matter what I tried, nothing truly worked. I felt like I was chasing answers in the dark with no support. Finally, I found that everything I was going through was connected to one thing: gluten.
In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of what I went through, how I finally uncovered the root cause of my symptoms, my journey forward, and the massive impact it had not just on me, but on my entire family.
You’ll hear the real story — the breakdowns, the breakthroughs, and how we’ve built a sustainable, joyful gluten-free life together.
You see why I became a Certified Gluten-Free Health Coach, a Cooking Instructor, and Recipe Developer - to help YOU create the sustainable and delicious GF lifestyle you need.
Whether you’re just starting your gluten-free journey, in the middle of figuring things out, or supporting a loved one with Celiac or gluten sensitivity, this episode is for you.
Let’s dive in.
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
**Join Jennifer for her must-attend class on June 10th: The Gluten-Free Reset: Stop Surviving, Start Thriving with a Lifestyle That Works - It’s time to ditch the overwhelm and learn how to feel good (and safe) every day and finally learn the steps to build a gluten-free lifestyle that supports your health AND your happiness: https://glutenfree-marcks-the-spot.mykajabi.com/gf-reset-class-2025
 
**Join the GF Resource Toolkit (May 2025) to unlock your best GF life with fabulous FREE GIFTS full of tips, strategies, and steps to help you create the GF life you need. If you're ready to strengthen and energize your GF life, this is for you. Join now: 
https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/gluten-free-resource-toolkit/
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
 
Join the Free FB Community: Saying Goodbye to Gluten

Thursday May 22, 2025

Going gluten-free is an incredible start to regaining your health. Yet, at times, healing requires extra support.
 
Supplements can be an effective tool for restoring your gut, improving nutrient absorption, mitigating damage from accidental gluten exposure, and rebalancing your immune system. Yet, they also come with some precautions, and it's important to consider safety when choosing what's best for you. 
 
In this episode, Dr. Andrea Rosario dives into how supplements, circulation, and nerve healing can restore and protect your gut for lasting gluten-free health.
 
For over a decade, Dr. Rosario helped women untangle complex, chronic health issues in her Northern California clinic through the practices of functional medicine and functional neurology. Now, driven by her passion for teaching, a need to honor her own health, and a mission to create a greater impact on the well-being of our communities, she guides women online in decoding their body’s signals, discovering how it uniquely functions, and building a personalized path to lasting wellness.
 
Join us in this episode to discover:
The supplements Dr. Rosario recommends
How to add protection and restoration to your healing journey
The importance of proper blood flow and circulation
Smart steps to start supplementing
 
Grab Dr. Rosario’s Gluten-Free Supplement Smart Cheat Sheet for the resources, safety information, and links to the supplements and exercises mentioned in the podcast, so that you can succeed in your gluten-free goals, right here:
https://www.teachthemwell.com/supplement-smart-workbook
 
Connect with Dr. Rosario on her website: https://www.teachthemwell.com/
 
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
**Join the GF Resource Toolkit (May 2025) to unlock your best GF life with fabulous FREE GIFTS full of tips, strategies, and steps to help you create the GF life you need. If you're ready to strengthen and energize your GF life, this is for you. Join now: 
https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/gluten-free-resource-toolkit/
 
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
**Need further help: Set up a FREE 15-minute GF Growth Strategy Call to learn about the best steps to help you move forward in your GF Health. Choose a date here for a free consult: https://bit.ly/here2schedule
 
**Join the GF Growth Membership to follow a proven framework with monthly support, and accountability to create your sustainable and delicious GF lifestyle. Join the Membership here: https://bit.ly/GFMember
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
 
Join the Free FB Community: Saying Goodbye to Gluten
 

Tuesday May 20, 2025

Today, we're talking about something incredibly powerful: your gluten-free story—and why it matters more than you think.
 
Whether you're newly diagnosed, years into this journey, or somewhere in between, your voice has the power to inspire, educate, and even create change. 
 
Join in to learn five compelling reasons to speak up and tell your gluten-free story—and how doing so can not only help others but also heal and empower you.
Where can you start to spread your voice?
 
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
**Join the GF Resource Toolkit (May 2025) to unlock your best GF life with fabulous FREE GIFTS full of tips, strategies, and steps to help you create the GF life you need. If you're ready to strengthen and energize your GF life, this is for you. Join now: 
https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/gluten-free-resource-toolkit/
 
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
**Need further help: Set up a FREE 15-minute GF Growth Strategy Call to learn about the best steps to help you move forward in your GF Health. Choose a date here for a free consult: https://bit.ly/here2schedule
 
**Join the GF Growth Membership to follow a proven framework with monthly support, and accountability to create your sustainable and delicious GF lifestyle. Join the Membership here: https://bit.ly/GFMember
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
Join the Free FB Community: Saying Goodbye to Gluten

Thursday May 15, 2025

Have you ever wondered if a Gluten Detection Service Dog could help improve your gluten-free lifestyle?
 
I am fascinated by this concept and had a lot of questions on how the whole process works.
 
Today, my guest, Kendra Williams, is going to educate us on all aspects of gluten detection dog work and how her own dog, Suki, has changed her GF life for the better.
 
Kendra is a Celiac Disease Educator & Advocate and Gluten Detection Dog Handler. She trained her dog, Suki, through Willow Service Dogs under Dawn Scheu. As a blogger and social media content creator, Kendra discovered the hunger for more.  Unfortunately, Kendra often hears tragic stories from people who tried to train a dog either on their own or through a trainer, and ended up with a sad story of a dog that was completely untrained.  
 
Professionally, she designs education and training programs for corporations. She took this knowledge and developed resources to answer the questions she had prior to training a gluten-detection dog.  She also wanted to help others not make the same mistakes she made on her journey.
 
Kendra also partnered with her good friend and fellow service dog trainer, Kari Bastyr, to design a series of courses to educate potential handlers on what they need to know prior to making the full commitment of training a service dog.
 
In our conversation today, Kendra helps us understand:
✅ how a Celiac Service Dog discovers gluten to keep you safe and healthy
✅ the benefits of having a gluten-detection dog
✅ Finding the right dog for the job
✅ training your dog, along with the cost and timeline
✅ And, steps to get started
 
Listen in to discover if a gluten-detection dog would be a good fit for you!
 
Connect with Kendra on her website: https://www.celiacservicedogs.com/
 
Or here on Instagram: Kendra@sukipwd.com
 
Check out Celiac Service Dogs for more information about training a gluten detection service dog:  https://www.celiacservicedogs.com/
 
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
**Join the GF Resource Toolkit (May 2025) to unlock your best GF life with fabulous FREE GIFTS full of tips, strategies, and steps to help you create the GF life you need. If you're ready to strengthen and energize your GF life, this is for you. Join now: 
https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/gluten-free-resource-toolkit/
 
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
**Need further help: Set up a FREE 15-minute GF Growth Strategy Call to learn about the best steps to help you move forward in your GF Health. Choose a date here for a free consult: https://bit.ly/here2schedule
 
**Join the GF Growth Membership to follow a proven framework with monthly support, and accountability to create your sustainable and delicious GF lifestyle. Join the Membership here: https://bit.ly/GFMember
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
 
Join the Free FB Community: Saying Goodbye to Gluten
 

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Jennifer Marcks/ Gluten-Free Health Coach

Jennifer Marcks is a Certified Gluten-Free Health Coach who helps women create a sustainable and delicious gluten-free lifestyle that one day becomes routine.

 

As the creator of Gluten-Free MARCKS The Spot, Jennifer helps women fall in love with their gluten-free lives. Having Celiac Disease and gluten-intolerance in her family, she knows exactly what you are going through. Jennifer helps empower your kitchen skills to gain back your energy and learn how to change your plate to change your life. You’ll be amazed as your family starts devouring your new gluten-free meals. She’ll help you ditch the overwhelm and have you back with coffee with friends, lunch with the girls and traveling to the beach on vacation. No more sitting on the couch and missing out on life!

 

When Jennifer is not whipping up a new gluten-free treat, you can find her sneaking off to read a good book, going for a walk, snuggling up with her family for games or binge-watching Netflix.

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