Olympic Long Jumper Brooke Buschkuehl on Competing with Coeliac Disease and Hashimoto’s

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 50 In this special milestone episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Brooke Buschkuehl, Olympic long jumper and elite athlete, who shares her inspiring journey of competing at the highest level while managing two autoimmune diagnoses: coeliac disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Brooke opens up about the challenges and triumphs of maintaining peak athletic performance alongside chronic health conditions—and how she navigates the gluten free diet on the road and in everyday life.Brooke’s story is not only one of resilience and determination but also highlights the importance of awareness and education about coeliac disease in sports and beyond. She’s passionate about using her platform to advocate for better understanding of the gluten free lifestyle and how it can support people with coeliac disease and other autoimmune conditions.🎙️ What We’ll Cover:Brooke’s personal journey with coeliac disease and Hashimoto’s diagnosisHow she balances intensive training, international competition, and travel while managing her healthStrategies Brooke uses to find safe gluten free food when traveling for competitionsHer connection to and support from the gluten free communityUpcoming events and future plans for Brooke both on and off the track🔗 Links & Resources:Follow Brooke on Instagram and TikTokCoeliac Australia📬 Get in Touch:Instagram: @a.gffamilyEmail: [email protected] out my regular column Gluten Free Dad in The Australian Coeliac magazine, released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.⚠️ Disclaimer:This podcast shares the personal opinions and experiences of the host and guests and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for any health or dietary decisions.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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