The Confident Celiac Community
A safe space to become a strong gluten-free advocate with other celiacs just like you.
Stop apologizing for your celiac disease & feel good in your gluten-free identity.
✅ Let go of people-pleasing with your gluten-free diet!
✅ Dine in restaurants, take vacations, & attend events again!
✅ Stop feeling left out & start spreading awareness in your area!
With celiac wins like this…
It’s no surprise that my clients are living their lives to the fullest with celiac disease!
I see you, celiac friend.
You have your separate butter in the fridge labeled “GF” so no one contaminates it.
You have the Find Me Gluten Free app downloaded on your phone to locate gluten-free menus in restaurants.
You said goodbye to regular-sized bread 😅 and hello to tiny loaves with occasional holes (ugh, the worst!)
You feel like you’ve got a good handle on avoiding gluten.
But when your mom wants to meet for lunch and the restaurant doesn’t look like a safe choice…
When your job has a conference & your boss asks what meal you’d prefer for the catered dinner…
When Aunt Holly asks you to Thanksgiving but you know she has no clue what cross-contact or gluten are..
And when you get an invitation to a friend’s destination wedding in Mexico ..
You realize this gluten-free thing is SO much more complicated than you originally thought.
Because here’s the problem:
Food is social.
It’s part of our cultures, our families, our jobs, our relationships, our celebrations- everything!
Food is integral to all of these things, so these situations happen all the time!
And if you’re like most of my clients, you probably feel uncomfortable with your new gluten-free diet.
I totally understand.
It’s really hard to be accommodated when you NEVER gave a second thought to if there’s a separate fryer for French fries.
Maybe you say “I’m gluten-free”, but then someone jokes you must be doing it to lose weight, and you shut down.
Or maybe you end up saying “It’s fine” drinking water at a birthday party while everyone else has chocolate cake (your favorite), when it isn't.
Worst of all, you find yourself saying no to things you’d really like to do because you’re afraid you’ll just be bothering someone with questions about the food!
So does this sound familiar?
You know it’s important to keep yourself safe from gluten, but you don’t want to be annoying.
You feel like nobody understands how uncomfortable you feel asking how a hamburger was cooked (or heaven forbid, CALLING a restaurant to ask!)
You’ve tried to speak up about your diagnosis but every other word out of your mouth is “Sorry."
Here's the truth, friend:
Your partner doesn't get why you’re crying at Starbucks because you can’t have a blueberry muffin.
But we do.
So if you’ve ever:
Felt like you’re a burden to your family and friends because of your diet
Been nervous to ask questions of a server, of a close family member, a colleague, or even your best friend about food preparation…
Got emotional when you couldn’t partake in a late-night fast food run with your friends for pancakes at IHOP…
And you’re wondering “Why didn’t they tell me celiac was going to be so hard?”
It’s because “Just go gluten-free” doesn’t cut it.
And yet it’s what most people are told when they receive a celiac diagnosis from their doctor.
Not knowing how complicated it is to not only avoid gluten, but speak up for yourself every. single. day.
And if you keep doing what you are now...
If you keep over-apologizing, hiding your diagnosis, & trying to do this all on your own...
Or you join a Facebook Group hoping to connect with people, only to find it full of fearmongering and misinformation...
You’ll not only end up overwhelmed managing your gluten-free diet...
But you'll also be burnt out & lonely, wondering if celiac will ever get any easier.
And whether you are new to celiac and feeling overwhelmed...
Feel lonely in your gluten-free diet...
Or you're a veteran who's still having trouble...
Or maybe celiac is affecting your life more than you realize...
This is the place for you that will feel like coming home.
It's time to make a change.
To step into a stronger version of yourself.
To embrace your gluten-free identity and let celiac become your SUPERPOWER.
-Julia
-Mary Jo
-Ashley
CCC clients are making moves with celiac all over the USA!
Kierstin travels to new places every month!
Alyssa eats at restaurants, friends' houses, and while camping!
Can you imagine...
Enjoying yourself at parties with food?
Traveling & dining out again?
Making new celiac friends out in the world?
It's all possible and waiting for you inside!
Hey, I'm Jen!
I'm a celiac coach, blogger & educator who has helped hundreds of celiacs speak up for themselves.
I spent 10+ years suffering from anxiety & illness - all because my doctor told me "Just go gluten-free" back in 2009.
I had no clue how celiac would affect me not only physically, but mentally and emotionally too.
I felt so alone being gluten-free, embarrassed to draw attention to myself, and afraid of bothering people with my diet - all while getting sick from gluten every time I left my house.
As soon as I learned about celiac safety and found other celiac friends I could relate to...
I was able to heal my body, backpack around the world, and eat confidently in my own skin again.
And I'm here to help you do that too.
CCC is the only online community where you can truly feel less alone with celiac disease in just 1 session.
Feeling confident with celiac disease is as simple as 1, 2, 3!
1) Mindset: You reframe old thoughts of being a bother so you know your needs matter and are worthy of voicing.
2) Practice: You practice speaking up around other celiacs, so you trust yourself & feel comfortable doing so when out in the world.
3) Connection: You celebrate your wins, hold space for each other, and meet other celiacs through virtual meetings and in-person events, so you don't feel so alone having celiac disease!
What's Included In Your Membership
2 Monthly 60-minute Zoom Coaching Calls so you can connect with other members, ask questions, share wins, and discuss topics relevant to celiac disease
24/7 Group Support so you can get advice for your challenges with celiac disease, make friendships, and share what you're proud of!
Rotating guest speakers & cooking classes so you can continue learning about celiac disease & eating gluten-free.
Access to exclusive trainings & scripts to boost your self-confidence when dining out, traveling, and attending events with celiac
Access to all previous Zoom calls & trainings including cooking and baking classes, dietitian Q&A's, and gluten-free discussions
20% discount off my gluten-free online courses to continue practicing your celiac skills
First access to upcoming gluten-free travel retreats to celiac-friendly destinations, like New York City (where the group went in May 2023!) & Denver (where we are headed in August 2024!)
FAQ's
When are the meetings? What if I miss one?
The meetings are typically the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 8 PM EST! And if you can't make one, the calls are recorded and uploaded to the Mighty Networks platform.
Who is this community for? What is the vibe here?
You are an adult who was diagnosed with celiac disease and wants to meet other celiacs, just like you!
You believe in science & research and want evidence-based resources for celiac safety (Because Facebook Groups are terrifying!)
You get excited when a restaurant has a dedicated gluten-free fryer, love discovering gluten-free bakeries, and get frustrated when people say "gluten-free diets are a fad" (not true!)
You want to live a FULL life with celiac disease - traveling, dining out in restaurants, and attending social events, and feel confident doing so!
How much is my membership?
Membership is $65/month and you can cancel at any time if the group is no longer serving you! Seriously - no stress at all and you are welcome back anytime.
I've had celiac for a long time but still want to connect with other gluten-free folks. Can I join?
Of course, you can! The group has a mixture of newly diagnosed to veteran celiacs. This is a safe space & all celiacs are welcome here!
