#100  🎉 100 Episodes of Allergy Education: Lessons from an Allergist & Patient

We’re celebrating 100 episodes and six years of The Itch Podcast!  In this special episode, Dr. Payel Gupta and Kortney reflect on their journey—sharing insights from their experiences as a doctor-patient duo. Dr. G talks about how the podcast has influenced her as a provider, while Kortney shares how it has literally changed her life. We also introduce The Journal Club, a brand-new series in which we unpack the latest journal articles in our famous, easy-to-digest style. What We Cover in This Episode: Why Kortney decided to share her story about allergies, asthma, and eczema. Why Dr. Gupta became an allergist and how her personal journey shaped her career. The impact of patient advocacy—why Dr. G is passionate about empowering patients. The Itch Podcast's partnership with Allergy & Asthma Network and how it’s raising awareness and education. Lessons from six years of podcasting—what we’ve learned from our guests, experts, and YOU, our listeners. Introducing The Journal Club—a new series unpacking medical research in a simple and relatable way.