Gluten Horror Stories: Real Celiac Nightmares (And Why You’re Not Alone)It’s spooky season… and what’s scarier than getting glutened by mistake? In this special Halloween episode of The Celiac Diaries, Lucia dives into the real-life horror stories from the gluten-free community — from cross-contamination nightmares to roommate trauma. Plus: Lucia shares her own celiac horror stories (yes, tempura sushi and Panda Express chicken are involved), her gluten-free Halloween survival tips, and new research on a blood test that could make celiac diagnosis easier than ever.🎧 Tune in for relatable laughs, shared trauma, and a reminder that it’s okay to be “that gluten-free friend.”0:00 | Intro & Halloween VibesLucia sets the scene for spooky season and introduces this week’s theme — the scariest thing for celiacs: getting glutened.2:12 | News of the Week: A New Blood Test for Celiac Diagnosis 🩸Learn about a groundbreaking IL-2 blood test developed by researchers in Australia that may eliminate the need for gluten challenges during diagnosis.4:21 | Gluten-Free Fav of the Week 🍫Lucia shares her latest obsession: Unreal Snacks Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups.5:35 | Lucia’s Own Celiac Horror Stories 😱From influencer dinners gone wrong to shared toasters and tempura sushi rolls — Lucia relives her most haunting gluten-free mistakes.19:33 | Listener Horror Stories 👂Community submissions that will make every celiac’s stomach drop — cross-contamination chaos, accidental bagel kisses, and mislabeled “GF” meals that turned terrifying.27:19 | Lessons Learned & Halloween Survival Tips 🎃Lucia shares her top tips for avoiding gluten scares this season — from asking the right questions to trusting your gut (literally).🩸 News of the Week: The IL-2 Blood Test That Could Eliminate Gluten Challenges https://celiac.org/2025/06/16/a-game-changer-for-celiac-diagnosis-il-2-blood-test-may-eliminate-the-need-for-gluten-challenges/?utm_source=chatgpt.com🍫 Gluten-Free Fav of the Week: Unreal Snacks Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups https://www.getunreal.com/💬 Follow Lucia: @celiacdiariespod💌 Submit your story for next time!✨Let’s ConnectFollow the podcast on Instagram:⁠ @celiacdiariespod⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ @lucia.cordaroo⁠Subscribe to the Podcast on YouTube:⁠ Celiac Diaries Podcast⁠Subscribe to my YouTube Channel:⁠ Lucia Cordaro⁠Follow the podcast on TikTok:⁠ @celiacdiariespod⁠Follow me on TikTok:⁠ @lucia.cordaro⁠ ⭐ If you found this episode helpful, please rate & review — it helps more gluten-free listeners find the show!Musicmusic provided by epidemic sound.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.

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