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Immunity Group Podcast
by Immunity Group Australia
Join "Immunity Group Podcast," where we delve into everything from allergies to optimising your immune system. Get expert insights for a healthier, happier life. Hosted by Immunity Group Australia.Disclaimer: We do not offer any medical advice. For any medical advice, please consult your doctor. This podcast is for educational and information purposes only.
Episodes
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Episode 65: When Food Isn’t Safe — Raising Safe, Brave and Kind Kids
What does it take to help a child with severe food allergies feel safe, without allowing fear to define their childhood? In this episode of the Immunity Group Australia Podcast, our host Nina speaks with Holly Dye, a food allergy mum, author and healthcare educator from Lexington, Kentucky, about...
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Episode 64: Beyond Avoidance with Dr Lianne Soller on OIT, Anxiety & the Future of Food Allergy Treatment
What does the future of food allergy care look like when we move beyond simply avoiding allergens? In Episode 64 of the Immunity Group Podcast, Dr Nina Markovic-Khaze speaks with Dr Lianne Soller, Allergy Research Manager in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at the University of British...
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Episode 63: Beyond the Dose: On OIT, Psychology and Best-Practice Food Allergy Management
In this episode, our podcast host Dr Nina Markovic speaks with Dr Helen Evans-Howells, known as “Dr Helen Allergy”, a GP with a special interest in allergy and a deeply personal connection to the field. Dr Helen shares how her son’s food allergies inspired her to retrain in allergy medicine and...
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Episode 62: Parasites, Allergies and Mineral Magic
In this episode of the Immunity Group Podcast, our host Nina speaks with Dr Elena Ferapontova, an allergist and immunologist with more than 20 years of clinical and academic experience. Together, they explore how allergy care differs across Australia and Russia, including common allergic...
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Episode 61: Advancing allergy care - Oral Immunotherapy and Global Collaboration
What does the future of food allergy treatment look like, and how can international collaboration help improve access to evidence-based care? In this episode of the Immunity Group Australia Podcast, our host Nina Markovic speaks with Dr David Mass, a UK-based GP working within an Allergy Centre…
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Episode 60: Food Allergy, Fear and Freedom with Amanda Whitehouse, PhD
In this powerful episode of the Immunity Group Australia Podcast, Nina speaks with Amanda R. DeSio Whitehouse, PhD, a licensed psychologist, food-allergy mother, speaker, podcast host, and author of the newly launched book From Fear to Freedom. A Workbook for Navigating Allergy Immunotherapy....
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Episode 59: Creating MyMedPouch for Food Allergy Families
In this episode of the Immunity Group Podcast, host Nina Markovic speaks with Tammy Pruscino, founder of MyMedPouch, food allergy advocate, and parent of children living with allergic conditions. Tammy shares how her family’s experience with asthma and food allergies inspired her transition from...
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Episode 58: FAST Global Summit - Advancing Allergy Care Together
This podcast interview features Dr Douglas Jones, co-founder of the Food Allergy Support Team (FAST), reflecting on the organisation’s 10-year journey and the upcoming 9th Annual Congress. Founded in response to the need for greater education, training, and support in food allergy treatment, FAST...
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Episode 57: ALLERGY SMART: Navigating Food Allergies with Confidence
In this insightful episode of the Immunity Group Australia Podcast, ImGA podcast host Nina Markovic, PhD speaks with allergist and published author Alice Hoyt, MD from Louisiana about her new book, Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence, published in 2026 by...
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Episode 56: Food Allergy Prevention: Why The Microbiome Matters
In this episode, we’re joined by Prof. Carina Venter to explore the latest science behind food allergy prevention, the gut microbiome, maternal diet, and oral immunotherapy. From early feeding and probiotics to food aversion and the future of allergy care, Prof. Venter shares practical insights…
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Episode 55: Why You Can't Live Past 120 - And What Outer Space Has to Do With It
Would you like to live forever? Only 20% of people say yes. Professor Miroslav Filipović - astrophysicist at Western Sydney University and one of the rare scientists to have observed Earth from above its atmosphere aboard NASA's SOFIA mission - reveals the invisible force quietly placing an…
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Episode 54: Why Engineering Needs Women More Than Ever
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February 2026, ImGA honours women in STEM. Iva Dumanjic, electrical engineer and industry leader, shares 25+ years of experience breaking barriers in STEM. Iva also discusses leading major projects at Telstra, including the Mobile Instant...
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Episode 53: The Tick Bite Behind a Hidden Food Allergy
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…
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Episode 52: The Allergy Wake-up Call
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,...
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Episode 51: Tamara Hubbard: How Food Allergies Reshape the Mind - And the Strategies That Change Everything
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…
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Episode 50: Adam Fox: We’re Failing Allergy Patients - And Time Is Running Out!
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…
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Episode 49: Breaking Sugar Culture: Metabolic Health and Low-Carb Diet
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...
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Episode 48: Allergy Medicine & Patient Trust with Dr. Nikhila Schroeder
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...
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Episode 47: Giving Allergic Kids a Voice: Jessica Tremayne on Storytelling, School Inclusion & Food Allergy Awareness
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...
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Episode 46: Training the Immune System: Dr. Doug Jones on Food Allergies, OIT, and Gut Health
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…
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Episode 45: Velimir Pajić: Gloves Without Waste
What if protective gloves didn’t leave a trace on the planet? In this episode, biotech innovator Dr. Velimir Pajić joins our host Nina Marković-Khaze to share the story behind his revolutionary plant-based microfilm technology. Born from a call to action during the COVID-19 pandemic, his…
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Episode 44: Beyond Guidelines: Dr. Soh Jian Yi on Personalised Allergy Care & Emotional Health
Dr. Soh Jian Yi, pediatrician and author, shares his universal clinical reasoning approach, designed to tailor care to each patient. We discuss early allergen exposure, oral immunotherapy (OIT), and how diet, hygiene, and cooking impact allergy prevention. Dr. Soh also touches on screen time,...
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Episode 43: Mums for Mums - Real Talk on Food Allergy Journey
Hosted by Sara Fieschi, this special episode from our Mums for Mums webinar brings together a panel of mothers sharing their real-life experiences with Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for food allergies. From managing dosing schedules to navigating school and travel, they offer honest insights and...
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Episode 42: Amira & Amelia: Living Brave with Allergies and Heart
In this heartfelt episode of the Immunity Group Australia Podcast, two courageous girls, Amira from the U.S. and Amelia from Australia, connect across the globe to share what it’s like growing up with life-threatening food allergies. Joined by Amira’s mum, Meg, author of the inspiring children’s...
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Episode 41: The Invisible Wall: How Epithelial Barriers Hold the Key to Chronic Disease
In this thought-provoking episode of the Immunity Group Australia podcast, Professor Cezmi Akdis a leading medical researcher in the field of immunology shares his pioneering research on epithelial barriers and their vital role in protecting human health. He explains how environmental factors,...
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Episode 40: Finding Your Mojo: Women's Health, Stress & Nutrition
In this episode of the Immunity Group Australia Podcast, clinical naturopath and nutritionist Emma Sutherland explores what it really means to have "Mojo" and why it's essential for lasting health, especially for women. She unpacks the toll of chronic stress, the need for more female-focused...
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Episode 39: Revolutionizing Allergy Treatment: Dr. Jose Costa on Early Exposure & Immunotherapy
In this episode of the Immunity Group Australia Podcast, leading pediatric allergist Dr. Jose Costa shares how early allergen introduction, personalized care, and innovative immunotherapy protocols are transforming the way we treat allergies. Dr. Costa opens up about his journey into allergy...
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Episode 38: Why Isn’t Health a Political Priority? A Conversation with Cyndi O’Meara
In this episode of the Immunity Group Podcast, renowned nutritionist Cyndi O’Meara joins us to unpack the urgent need for greater awareness around diet, lifestyle, and chronic disease prevention. Cyndi challenges the lack of health-focused messaging in political campaigns and questions why issues...
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Episode 37: Australia’s Leading Health Coach Sharon Selby on Supercharging Kids’ Immunity and Gut Health
Today we’re joined by Sharon Selby—Australia’s leading health coach, gut health expert, and regular guest on The Today Show. From a successful career in marketing to becoming a trusted voice in nutrition, Sharon shares her inspiring journey and the evidence-based strategies that have helped...
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Episode 36: Resilience of the Gut Microbiome: Science, Stressors, and Interventions
In this episode of the Immunity Group Australia podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of the human gut microbiome—its resilience, vulnerabilities, and crucial role in our overall health. Joining us is David Spadaro, science communicator for CSIRO’s microbiome research group, and Dr....
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Episode 35: Emergency Preparedness & Food Security in the Asia Pacific: Insights from Dr. Luis C. Rodriguez
In this episode of the Immunity Group Australia Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Luis C. Rodriguez, Lead Climate & Environmental Crises expert for the Asia Pacific Regional Office, to discuss the urgent challenges of emergency preparedness and food security in the region. From the impact of climate...
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Episode 34: Advancing Vaccine Development: A Conversation with Professor Nikolai Petrovsky
In this episode, we sit down with Professor Nikolai Petrovsky, a leading figure in vaccine development, to explore the groundbreaking work his team is doing in the fight against infectious diseases, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. Professor Petrovsky provides updates on the progress of the H5 influenza...
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Episode 33: Advancing Allergy Care: Dr. Philippe Bégin, MD, PhD, on Oral Immunotherapy and Ethics in Treatment
Dr Philippe Bégin, MD, PhD, discusses his pioneering work in advancing oral immunotherapy (OIT) for food allergies, the challenges of implementing these treatments in a resource-limited healthcare system, and the concept of ethics and justice in providing OIT to patients. He also shares insights…
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Episode 32: Gut Feelings: How Food Impacts Our Microbiome
Join Nina from Immunity Group as she chats with CSIRO expert Penny Galbraith about the vital role our gut microbiome plays in overall health and wellbeing. Learn how the food we eat—and what we do to it in our kitchens—can influence the communities of beneficial bacteria that support us beyond…
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Episode 31: Nutrition, Mental Health, and Advocacy: Ilana Dubrovsky’s Insights on Supporting Food Allergy Families
In this episode of The Immunity Group Podcast, specialist pediatric dietitian Ilana Dubrovskyshares her journey with food allergies and highlights the critical importance of nutrition, mental health support, and advocacy for food allergy families. Ilana discusses the psychosocial challenges...
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Episode 30: Transforming Health with Dr. Miina Öhman: The Power of Lifestyle Medicine
In this enlightening episode, Dr. Miina Öhman, MD, PhD, DipIBLM, unpacks the transformative power of lifestyle medicine. Focusing on its six core pillars, she shares how lifestyle adjustments can prevent, manage, and reverse chronic diseases. Dr. Öhman stresses the importance of fostering healthy...
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Episode 29: Conversation with Dr Arun Dhir
In this episode, we dive into the vital health challenges facing migrant communities in Australia with the insights of Dr Arun Dhir, GI surgeon and health & wellness advocate. He shares the mission behind the upcoming Australia’s Migrant Health Summit, emphasising the importance of education,...
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Episode 28: Building Stride: Daryl Grigaravicius on Autoimmunity, Empowerment, and Healing
In this episode, we sit down with Daryl Grigaravicius, the inspiring founder of Stride, a community and app dedicated to bridging the gap between conventional and holistic care for autoimmune conditions. Daryl shares her personal journey with Crohn's disease and drug-induced lupus, the challenges...
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Episode 27: Managing Food Allergy Anxiety: Expert Strategies for Stress Relief and Oral Immunotherapy
In this episode of the Immunity Group Australia Podcast, we share a special recording from our recent webinar, designed to help those managing the stress and anxiety that often accompany food allergies. Dr. Paige Freeman, Ph.D., delves into the psychological and social aspects of living with food...
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Episode 26: From Canada to the Middle East pioneering oral immunotherapy - in conversation with Dr. Stuart Carr
In this episode of the Immunity Group Australia Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Stuart Carr, a pioneering allergist who has made a significant impact in the Middle East. Dr. Carr shares his journey from practising in Canada to becoming a key figure in Abu Dhabi’s first dedicated allergy clinic....
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Episode 25: Finding Peace with Life Transitions - Mahatria Ra
In this episode we sit down with Mahatria Ra, spiritualist, thought leader and bestselling author. We dive deep into the pressures of modern life, mental health, and the importance of finding your own "playing field." He also discusses the power of empathy, spiritual retreats, and his perspective...
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Episode 24: Revolutionizing Air Conditioning: Cooling People, Not Buildings with Professor James Trevelyan
In this episode, we sit down with Professor James Trevelyan, an award-winning innovator and emeritus professor of mechatronics, to discuss his groundbreaking air conditioning design, Coolzy. This revolutionary system focuses on cooling individuals rather than entire buildings, offering energy...
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Episode 23: Mastering Communication in Healthcare and OIT: Insights with Professor Hasan Arshad
In this episode of the Immunity Group Australia Podcast, we welcome Professor Hasan Arshad, a renowned expert from the University of Southampton. Join us as we dive into his unique approach to healthcare, focusing on the power of effective communication and groundbreaking developments in Oral...
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Episode 22: From Aerospace Engineer to Food Allergy Advocate: Goldie Putrym's Inspiring Journey
In this episode, we talk with Goldie Putrym, a published author turned journalist, yoga teacher, and food allergy advocate. Goldie shares her remarkable journey from working at the European Space Agency as an aerospace engineer to becoming a leading voice in the food allergy community. Inspired…
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Episode 21: From Kitchen to Advocacy: Stella Holt’s Mission for Food Allergy Safety
In this episode, we welcome Stella Holt, chef and founder of Food Allergy Friends, as she shares her journey from struggling with food allergies to becoming a passionate advocate for food allergy safety. Stella discusses the need for better training and regulations for food businesses, overcoming...
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Episode 20: Turning Grief into Action: Thomas Silvera Advocacy Journey with Elijah's Law
In this powerful episode, we are joined by Thomas Silvera, co-founder of the Elijah-Alavi Foundation, who shares the heartbreaking story of his son Elijah's death due to a food allergy in 2017. This tragedy propelled Elijah’s parents and family members into a life of activism, dedicated to…
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Episode 19: Empowering Lives: Catherine Hobson on Food Allergy Inclusion and the Power of Community
In this episode, we are joined by Catherine Hobson, a British author and food allergy inclusion advocate, who shares her journey from dealing with personal food allergies to becoming an influential voice in the community. Catherine discusses the critical importance of proper food labeling,...
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Episode 18: Living with Hope: Sharon Gilbert's Journey with Dr. Jones' Method in the Food Allergy Community
In this episode, we sit down with Sharon Gilbert, a food allergy advocate and founder of Charlie's Safe Treat Box. Sharon shares her inspiring journey of raising her son Charlie, who has faced life-threatening food allergies since birth. Discover how their family navigated the challenges of food...
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Episode 17: Dr. Jones's International Protocol: What Is It?
In this episode of the Immunity Group podcast, we are honored to have Dr. Douglas Jones, MD, a distinguished American-board certified allergist and immunologist, and the Director of Immunity Group Australia. Dr. Jones brings his vast expertise to our discussion, covering a wide range of topics...
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Episode 16: Navigating Food Allergies: Balancing Emotional Health and Parenting
Join us on the Immunity Group podcast as we welcome Dr. Elizabeth Hawkins, a clinical psychologist, behavioural health consultant, food allergy mom and advocate. With a PhD in child clinical psychology and an MPH in health services, Dr. Hawkins brings a wealth of professional expertise and…
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Join "Immunity Group Podcast," where we delve into everything from allergies to optimising your immune system. Get expert insights for a healthier, happier life. Hosted by Immunity Group Australia.Disclaimer: We do not offer any medical advice. For any medical advice, please consult your doctor. This podcast is for educational and information purposes only.
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