reALLERGIES Podcast Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:33:39 -0400 https://www.fpies.org en © 2026 reALLERGIES Podcast yes c35850a0-7632-5b48-bcd9-f645749e3973 Teamfpies@gmail.com I-FPIES episodic false reALLERGIES Podcast is a compassionate, insight-driven series dedicated to exploring the real stories, clinical science, and advocacy shaping the world of food allergies—especially Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES).

Through meaningful conversations with clinicians, researchers, parents, advocates, and patients, the podcast brings clarity to conditions that are often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and emotionally overwhelming for families navigating them in real time.

Each episode thoughtfully blends clinical expertise with lived experience, offering listeners a deeper unders

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) I-FPIES Teamfpies@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/t8icignnzg5icuzwaaj3odw9txer?.jpg reALLERGIES Podcast https://www.fpies.org reALLERGIES Podcast Episode 3: Rethinking FPIES Oral Food Challenges | Part 2 reALLERGIES Podcast Episode 3: Rethinking FPIES Oral Food Challenges | Part 2 Welcome to Episode 3, Part 2 of the reALLERGIES Podcast—a deeper look at oral food challenges for FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome) and how evolving research is helping clinicians make these procedures safer, more individualized, and more manageable for patients and families.

Joined by Dr. Sara Anvari from Texas Children's Hospital and Dr. Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, Fallon Schultz explores the clinical side of oral food challenges, including what actually constitutes a full serving size, why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work, and how newer protocols are considering smaller, fractional doses to potentially reduce the severity of reactions.

The conversation also examines the difference between supervised oral food challenges and at-home food trials, how clinicians approach patients who react only after repeated exposures, and why shared decision-making is so important when determining how quickly foods should be introduced or increased.

You'll also hear an important discussion about emergency management, including how medications such as ondansetron have changed the experience of FPIES reactions and helped give patients and families greater confidence when navigating food introduction.

Throughout the episode, Fallon, Dr. Anvari, and Dr. Nowak-Wegrzyn emphasize that successful FPIES care requires more than a protocol. It requires collaboration between clinicians, researchers, advocates, patients, and families—and an individualized approach that balances medical safety with quality of life.
If you or someone you love is navigating FPIES, you are not alone.

👍 Subscribe for more conversations about FPIES
💬 Share your experience or questions as a patient, parent, or clinician in the comments

]]> Welcome to Episode 3, Part 2 of the reALLERGIES Podcast—a deeper look at oral food challenges for FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome) and how evolving research is helping clinicians make these procedures safer, more individualized, and more manageable for patients and families.

Joined by Dr. Sara Anvari from Texas Children's Hospital and Dr. Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, Fallon Schultz explores the clinical side of oral food challenges, including what actually constitutes a full serving size, why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work, and how newer protocols are considering smaller, fractional doses to potentially reduce the severity of reactions.

The conversation also examines the difference between supervised oral food challenges and at-home food trials, how clinicians approach patients who react only after repeated exposures, and why shared decision-making is so important when determining how quickly foods should be introduced or increased.

You'll also hear an important discussion about emergency management, including how medications such as ondansetron have changed the experience of FPIES reactions and helped give patients and families greater confidence when navigating food introduction.

Throughout the episode, Fallon, Dr. Anvari, and Dr. Nowak-Wegrzyn emphasize that successful FPIES care requires more than a protocol. It requires collaboration between clinicians, researchers, advocates, patients, and families—and an individualized approach that balances medical safety with quality of life.
If you or someone you love is navigating FPIES, you are not alone.

👍 Subscribe for more conversations about FPIES
💬 Share your experience or questions as a patient, parent, or clinician in the comments

]]> I-FPIES c245182c-5071-48b9-b728-601c6b8a8a42 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2813 1 4 false reALLERGIES Podcast Episode 3: The Emotional Reality of FPIES Oral Food Challenges | Part 1 reALLERGIES Podcast Episode 3: The Emotional Reality of FPIES Oral Food Challenges | Part 1 Welcome to Episode 3, Part 1 of the reALLERGIES Podcast—a continued exploration of FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome) through the perspectives of patients, families, and clinicians. 

In Part 1, the conversation focuses on one of the most challenging aspects of living with FPIES: the oral food challenge. Often considered the gold standard for determining whether a food has been outgrown, these medically supervised procedures can also bring significant anxiety, fear, and emotional weight for both patients and parents.

Joined by Dr. Sara Anvari from Texas Children's Hospital, Fallon Schultz, Dr. Anya Nowak-Wegrzyn, and Landon share the realities of preparing for food challenges, navigating the uncertainty of possible reactions, and balancing medical necessity with emotional readiness. Together, they discuss why trust, communication, and individualized care are just as important as the procedure itself. 

You'll also hear Landon reflect on his journey from failing numerous food challenges as a child to gradually expanding his diet, offering hope to families currently navigating the same path. The conversation explores how confidence is built over time, why celebrating every success matters, and how the right support can transform fear into resilience. 

Part 2 continues the discussion by diving deeper into the clinical side of oral food challenges, evolving protocols, and how research is helping shape the future of FPIES care.

If you or someone you love is navigating FPIES, you are not alone.

👍 Subscribe for Part 2
💬 Share your experience (patient, parent, clinician) in the comments

]]> Welcome to Episode 3, Part 1 of the reALLERGIES Podcast—a continued exploration of FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome) through the perspectives of patients, families, and clinicians. 

In Part 1, the conversation focuses on one of the most challenging aspects of living with FPIES: the oral food challenge. Often considered the gold standard for determining whether a food has been outgrown, these medically supervised procedures can also bring significant anxiety, fear, and emotional weight for both patients and parents.

Joined by Dr. Sara Anvari from Texas Children's Hospital, Fallon Schultz, Dr. Anya Nowak-Wegrzyn, and Landon share the realities of preparing for food challenges, navigating the uncertainty of possible reactions, and balancing medical necessity with emotional readiness. Together, they discuss why trust, communication, and individualized care are just as important as the procedure itself. 

You'll also hear Landon reflect on his journey from failing numerous food challenges as a child to gradually expanding his diet, offering hope to families currently navigating the same path. The conversation explores how confidence is built over time, why celebrating every success matters, and how the right support can transform fear into resilience. 

Part 2 continues the discussion by diving deeper into the clinical side of oral food challenges, evolving protocols, and how research is helping shape the future of FPIES care.

If you or someone you love is navigating FPIES, you are not alone.

👍 Subscribe for Part 2
💬 Share your experience (patient, parent, clinician) in the comments

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