Cherie Lyden: The Evolution of Wholegreen Bakery, Coeliac Advocacy & Simplifying Gluten Free Baking

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 69 On today’s episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I’m joined by Cherie Lyden, the powerhouse behind Sydney’s award-winning 100% gluten free business, Wholegreen Bakery. Cherie is not only a business owner and baker, but also a passionate coeliac advocate, educator, cookbook author, and now an official Coeliac Australia Ambassador.We dive into the inspiring journey of Wholegreen Bakery, from its early beginnings to the opening of the brand-new Alexandria café, and discuss what it means to be a leader in the gluten free space. Cherie also shares the motivation behind her brand-new cookbook Gluten Free Baking Made Simple, which aims to make gluten free baking approachable and achievable for everyone—whether you’re newly diagnosed with coeliac disease or a seasoned gluten free home baker.We also reflect on the importance of community support, advocacy, and education around coeliac disease, and how Cherie’s mission goes far beyond baked goods—she’s helping to shift the conversation about gluten free food in Australia and beyond.In this episode, we’ll cover:The launch of the Alexandria café: what the response has been like and how it fits into Wholegreen’s growing visionBecoming a Coeliac Australia Ambassador: what it means to Cherie and how it aligns with her personal and professional missionThe making of Gluten Free Baking Made Simple: why she wrote it, what you’ll find inside, and how it’s helping change the narrative around gluten free foodWhat sets Wholegreen Bakery apart: from their commitment to flavour and quality to their unwavering dedication to being 100% gluten freeThe challenges of running a gluten free business: staffing, supply chains, and how Cherie ensures safety and consistencyWholegreen’s mission: creating delicious food that everyone can enjoy—coeliac or not—while raising awareness and normalising the gluten free dietCherie’s personal connection to coeliac disease and how that has shaped her approach to advocacy and bakingAdvice for others on a similar path: from building a gluten free business to advocating for the coeliac communityLinks & Resources📘 Buy Cherie Lyden’s cookbook – Gluten Free Baking Made Simple🎟️ Get tickets to the book launch event🌐 Visit the Wholegreen Bakery website📸 Follow Wholegreen Bakery on Instagram👍 Like Wholegreen Bakery on FacebookGet in TouchIf you’d like to connect, ask a question, or share your gluten free journey:📱 Follow me on Instagram: Head to happytummies.com.au & use our code GFCHRISTMAS to save 20% off Free From Family Co everyday range! Valid from 8th Nov - 25th December, 2025.  Up to 25% discounts on Bask & Co products site-wide and with NO discount codes required! FREE shipping on orders over $99. Only while stocks last! Shop here🥣 Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other. Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam! 

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