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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Allergies are rising. Patients are suffering. And yet… the system is still asleep.

In this powerful conversation, world-leading allergist Professor Adam Fox reveals the hidden crisis unfolding inside modern healthcare and why millions of allergy patients are being failed by outdated policy, limited access to specialists, and a shocking lack of public awareness.

We explore:

Why allergies remain invisible in government decision-making

The urgent need for specialist pathways inside primary care

How schools, restaurants and transport must evolve to keep patients safe

The dramatic transformation of oral immunotherapy over the past two decades

Why global collaboration, not isolation, is the future of allergy treatment

Adam also lifts the curtain on London’s new Allergy Center of Excellence, the outcomes it aims to publish, and what the next 12 months could mean for patients worldwide.

This episode is a wake-up call for clinicians, policymakers, parents and anyone living with allergic disease.

The world is changing. Allergy care must change with it.

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nelum Dharmapriya, a GP specialising in lifestyle and metabolic health, to explore how cultural food traditions intersect with modern health challenges. Dr. Nelum shares insights from global health summits, successful patient stories, and her personal journey founding Whole Food Revolution after being diagnosed with prediabetes. We dive deep into the hidden impact of sugar on children, the role of low-carb dietary adaptations within cultural cuisine, and why food labelling needs urgent reform. A powerful conversation for anyone navigating health through culture, habits, and change.

Allergist and co-founder of Allergenuity Health, Dr. Nikhila Schroeder, joins us to share her journey into allergy medicine and why patient trust is at the heart of effective care.

She explores the complexity of diagnosing allergies, including the role of food challenges, and discusses treatment options such as sublingual immunotherapy and environmental management strategies. Dr. Schroeder also highlights the psychological impact of allergies and the importance of flexible, tailored approaches that focus on improving quality of life.

Perfect for parents, patients, and healthcare professionals seeking a more compassionate, patient-centered approach to allergy care.

In this episode of the Immunity Group Australia Podcast, we sit down with Brisbane-based author and teacher Jessica Tremayne to explore how her passion for education and advocacy led her to write Ivy’s Allergies: A Story of Courage in the Classroom.

Jessica shares her personal journey with oral immunotherapy, her experience with self-publishing, and how her book provides a much-needed classroom resource by giving allergic children a voice and offering practical tools for parents and teachers.

Join us as we discuss education, empowerment, and the importance of raising public awareness to create safer, more inclusive spaces for children with food allergies.

In this episode of the Immunity Group Australia Podcast, we welcome Dr. Doug Jones, an American board-certified allergist, immunologist, and co-founder of Immunity Group Australia. Dr. Jones delivers science-backed OIT and SLIT protocols, transforming allergy care in Australia.

We explore:

• How OIT can retrain the immune system at a genetic level, benefiting future generations
  

• Global best practices in food allergy care and lessons for Australia
  

• Why gut microbiome health is central to reducing side effects and improving long-term outcomes
  

• The future of collaboration in allergy treatment worldwide
  

Whether you’re a parent, patient, or practitioner, this episode offers insights into cutting-edge, patient-centred care that goes beyond protocols - aiming to restore confidence, safety, and food freedom.