What if a single tick bite could change the way your body reacts to food forever?

In this episode, Nina sits down with Professor Sheryl van Nunen, the ground-breaking clinician who first uncovered the link between tick bites and mammalian meat allergy, now known as alpha-gal syndrome.

Professor van Nunen breaks down how this condition was discovered, why reactions to red meat are delayed, and how symptoms can escalate from gut pain to life-threatening anaphylaxis. She unpacks the immune mechanisms behind alpha-gal, explains why large local tick reactions matter, and reveals why some meats are riskier than others.

We also dive into what every clinician and patient needs to know right now, from evolving diagnostic tools and warning signs, to prevention strategies and the growing public health implications of tick-related disease.

If you eat meat, live in tick-prone areas, or work in healthcare, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

In this special episode, Ilana Dubrovsky, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who supports families navigating food allergies, intolerances, and restrictive diets, joins Nina from Immunity Group Australia for a sit down conversation.

Together, they dive into the unspoken challenges families face, from navigating conflicting advice to managing the emotional strain of daily food decisions.

It’s a conversation that pushes every family to reclaim their confidence and take back control.

Food allergies shape more than what families eat - they shape how they feel. In this thoughtful conversation, licensed clinical professional counsellor & family therapist Tamara Hubbard shares insights from her book, "May Contain Anxiety," and her own experiences as a parent.

We explore why anxiety shows up, how to manage it, and the simple strategies that help families feel more confident and in control - a practical, hopeful look at the emotional side of living with food allergies.

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