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The Food Allergy Brain

Mia Silverman
Food Allergy
Food Allergies
Mental Health
Food Allergy Psychology
ARFID
Elijah's Law
Allergists
Therapy and Coping Strategies
Polyvagal Theory
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
MCAS
The Food Allergy Brain
Elijah-Alavi Foundation
Public Health
Policy Advocacy
Food Allergies Education
Early Allergen Introduction
Oral Immunotherapy
Pediatric Psychology
Atlanta

The Food Allergy Brain is a podcast hosted by Mia Silverman, the food allergy advocate behind Allergies with Mia. The show explores the intersection of food allergies, psychology, and human resilience. Through thoughtful conversations with leading psychologists, researchers, clinicians, and advocates, Mia brings emerging science, expert insight, and lived experience together in one space.

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This week on The Food Allergy Brain, Mia sits down with Dr. Douglas Jones, a board-certified allergist, co-founder of the Food Allergy Support Team, and one of the first physicians in the country to bring oral immunotherapy (OIT) in... more

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This week on The Food Allergy Brain, Mia sits down with Dr. Kaitlin Proctor, a licensed pediatric psychologist, program manager at the Multidisciplinary Feeding Program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and assistant professor at... more

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Content warning: this episode contains discussion of eating disorders. 

This week on The Food Allergy Brain, Mia sits down with Lex Decker, the creator behind NYC But Gluten Free, one of the most vibrant and trusted gluten-free com... more

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This week on The Food Allergy Brain, Mia sits down with Dr. Manisha Relan, a pediatric allergist and immunologist who sees patients of all ages and has been one of the OG allergy voices on social media since 2019.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Douglas Jones
Board-certified allergist and immunologist
Salt Lake City-based private practice; co-founder of The Food Allergy Support Team
Episode: The Food Allergy Brain Episode 13: Dr. Douglas Jones, MD
Dr. Kaitlin Proctor
Licensed pediatric psychologist and program manager at the Multidisciplinary Feeding Program, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Emory University School of Medicine
Episode: The Food Allergy Brain Episode 12: Dr. Kaitlin Proctor, PhD
Lex Decker
Creator of NYC But Gluten Free, gluten-free advocate
NYC But Gluten Free
Episode: The Food Allergy Brain Episode 11: Lex Decker
Manisha Relan
Pediatric allergist and immunologist
Private practice (pediatric allergy and immunology)
Episode: The Food Allergy Brain Episode 10: Dr. Manisha Relan, MD
Thomas Silvera
Father, public health advocate, and co-founder of the Elijah-Alavi Foundation
Elijah-Alavi Foundation
Episode: The Food Allergy Brain Episode 9: Thomas Silvera
Jenna Gestetner
Content creator, chronic illness advocate, voice behind JennaXHealth
Episode: The Food Allergy Brain Episode 7: Jenna Gestetner
Maxwell Frost
Florida representative, activist, and fellow food allergy kid
U.S. Congress (Florida)
Episode: The Food Allergy Brain Episode 6: Congressman Maxwell Frost
Jenna Tso
Licensed clinical social worker specializing in food allergies, chronic illness, and anxiety
California-based practitioner
Episode: The Food Allergy Brain Episode 5: Jenna Tso, LCSW
Linda Jones-Herbert
Director of Psychology Research and Clinical Services in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Children's National Hospital; NIH-funded researcher
Children's National Hospital
Episode: The Food Allergy Brain Episode 4: Dr. Linda Herbert, PhD

Host

Mia Silverman
Host of The Food Allergy Brain, Allergies with Mia (platform)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • We need these conversations!

    Great guests and Mia’s lifelong experience make a great combination. We need more conversations like this informing and normalizing food allergy life! 🩵

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheFoodAllergyPsychologist
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Great conversations on various food allergy topics. I’m impressed with the high caliber guests so far and excited for future episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MissyVinMN
    United States5 months ago
  • We need these conversations!

    Thank you Mia for creating more of the conversations we need in the food allergy community. You are a great advocate and already contributing so much to food allergy mental health! 👏👏👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Some mom 27
    United States5 months ago
  • Amazing first episode!

    I’ve followed Mia on social media for years and as soon as I saw she had a podcast coming out I have been eager to listen. She’s such a trusted resource for me in the allergy community, and I’m excited to hear about the topics she’s choosing to focus on here. She’s not afraid to share her real opinions and I admire her bravery and courage for that! Congrats, Mia! You’ve got a podcast follower in me ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zoe.Katherine
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise high-caliber guests and practical, hopeful discussions about living with food allergies.
Audience notes Mia's authenticity and advocacy as a strength in informing and supporting the allergy community.
Fans appreciate the blend of clinical insight with real-life stories, making complex topics relatable.
New listeners often become followers due to the host's credibility and the show's evidence-based approach.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Food Allergy Brain Episode 8: Q&A with Mia
Q: How has having allergies shaped your mindset and identity?
Allergies have taught me resilience, empathy, and boundary-setting, transforming challenges into a platform for advocacy and community impact, and helping me see the positive, empowering aspects of living with these conditions.
The Food Allergy Brain Episode 8: Q&A with Mia
Q: What are your strategies for traveling with allergies?
Planning is key: choosing destinations with strong healthcare, using allergy chef cards in the local language, packing backup snacks, carrying extra epinephrine, travel insurance, and dining ahead by emailing restaurants to ensure accommodations.
The Food Allergy Brain Episode 8: Q&A with Mia
Q: How do you tell the difference between anxiety and an actual allergic reaction during a reaction-like episode?
I rely on pattern recognition built from years of experience, noting differences like the throbbing throat during true anaphylaxis versus anxiety symptoms, and I keep a symptom log to aid assessment with my doctor.
The Food Allergy Brain Episode 8: Q&A with Mia
Q: What has been your most helpful form of therapy as someone with food allergies?
CBT has been the most helpful modality, enabling me to identify and modify negative thoughts, build self-compassion, and establish routines that stabilize my nervous system after reactions and during anxiety.
The Food Allergy Brain Episode 9: Thomas Silvera
Q: What were the biggest challenges in passing Elijah's Law across states, and how did you overcome them?
The biggest challenges included navigating different regulatory systems, gaining bipartisan support, and aligning language with lawmakers and stakeholders; persistence, strategic coalition-building, and tailoring approaches to each state helped overcome these hurdles.

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This show centers on the emotional and psychological dimensions of living with food allergies, pairing clinical insights with lived experience. Through thoughtful conversations with doctors, psychologists, researchers, advocates, and policymakers, it explores how medical advances, education, and real-world support frameworks shape quality of life for families and individuals. Episodes emphasize practical strategies for managing anxiety, navigating care networks, and communicating with schools and clinicians, all while highlighting the evolving, holistic approach to allergy care. A notable strength is its blend of rigorous medical discussion with tangible personal stories, plus a clear commitment to reducing stigma and expanding access to in... more

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1. Dr. Douglas Jones
2. Dr. Kaitlin Proctor
3. Lex Decker
4. Manisha Relan
5. Thomas Silvera
6. Jenna Gestetner
7. Maxwell Frost
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