
GAG | eating life is a podcast about rebuilding confidence with food and life after treatment. Hosted by Yvonne McClaren, author of GULP: Taking a seat back at the table after head and neck cancer, this podcast shares lived experience, practical insight, and honest reflections on navigating dysphagia, eating challenges, and recovery. This is not just about nutrition. It’s about identity, social co... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 86 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Everything I want and need to say is here.
What I am not sure about is how to get the message out about this book to those that need it.
I’ll be honest, I don’t know who needs it more - it might be other patients like me, their care givers, their... more
Book Summary – GULP.
The book will be available on my website and Amazon - likely (realistically) just before or just after Christmas - I will let you know. 🍾
Here’s what it is ALL about …
GULP. is a practical and insightful guide designed to hel... more
Circa 2019.
I know many of you reading here are not HNC patients or recipients of treatment.
I created these PEG tube videos because I knew at some point they would help someone else with their journey.
I had no idea what to do nor how to live w... more
I flew up to Brisbane to present at the inaugural Australian IDDSI conference as a guest speaker. IDDSI stands for International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative and it refers to texture modified food for people with swallowing difficulties.... more
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yvonnemcclaren.substack.com/subscribe
Proof is in the pudding and I’ll show you what I managed food wise on the near “perfect pilgrim day” in the next 24 hours.
Eat Well. 🥣
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes... more
You can find the book launch details by signing up here - it will be available on Amazon and my Payhip Store - by October 2025.
At the heart of GULP is the Mind Food Body System - the practical framework designed to help individuals eat safely and l... more
This post is not for eveyone, it’s for the Speechies, Dietitians and those wanting a pathway to transition off their PEG back to oral eating (and beyond) - it is the system I created that enabled me to hike internationally from unfamiliar menus in fo... more
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
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This series centers on resilience, reinvention, and reclaiming life after serious health challenges, with a strong emphasis on head and neck cancer, recovery journeys, and practical guidance for living with dysphagia and related nutrition concerns. Episodes blend intimate survivor stories with actionable insights for caregivers and clinicians, covering topics from nutrition and texture-modified diets to mindset, self-advocacy, and navigating medical care. The show often threads in personal updates and real-world experiences (such as managing holidays, planning book projects, and adapting to new routines), making it a candid resource for those affected by cancer, their families, and health professionals seeking patient perspectives and pract... more
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