May Contain

I'm excited to be joined by Alexei the Founder of Lexi's treats. It was great to finally have Alexei on the May Contain podcast to share his journey of creating snacks in his kitchen during lockdown to finally seeing it in the top supermarkets across the UK. Lexi’s treats are currently on trial in Asda, it only has four weeks left. Please make sure to head down to your local Asda and check it out! It will be great to see Lexis treats succeed and stay in Asda! 25% Off if you use the code 'MAYCONTAIN25' Here is the link to the store - https://lexistreats.com/ Thank you to Foodlama for sponsoring the podcast. FoodLama helps you with your grocery shopping online easier and safer, it's a google chrome extension that filters through your allergies or dietary requirements. Check out FoodLama here - https://bit.ly/3FBjR1U FOLLOW - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_maycontain/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_maycontain Blog: https://www.may-contain.com/ Sponsor: Food Lama - https://bit.ly/3FBjR1U

Liljia Polo-Richard is an allergy mum and founder of Allergy Companions, a platform that helps its easier and safer to eat out with an allergy. It's been labeled as the trip advisor for food allergies. It was great to finally sit down with Liljia to talk openly and honestly behind the story of finding out about she recognised and found out that two of child have severe allergies, and the different challenges she has faced when eating out at different restaurants. Thank you to my sponsor: Foodlama helps you with your grocery shopping online easier and safer, it's a google chrome extension that filters through your allergies or dietary requirements. I do my food shopping online at Asda, the chrome extension gives you a tick or cross next to the food you are safe eating, so it's super clear. It's currently a beta version and only works on Asda, hopefully be available on other supermarket websites very soon. Check out FoodLama here - https://bit.ly/3FBjR1U (or follow them @heyfoodlama) If you could please spare a minute and write me a review on iTunes and share this podcast on social I would appreciate it. Follow May Contain over on Instagram @maycontain or check out my blog https://www.may-contain.com/

Danielle Price is a content creator, who took the tiktok world by storm by sharing her allergy food challenges and documenting the whole process online. It was great to have Danielle on the podcast to share her story of growing up with severe food allergies and the journey and story behind documenting her food challenges. I’m also super excited to announce the podcast is sponsored by FoodLama. FoodLama helps to make your online grocery shopping easier and safer. It's a Google chrome extension that filters through your allergy or dietary requirements as you shop. I do my food shopping online at Asda, so the google chrome extension gives you a tick or cross next to the food you are safe eating, so it's super clear and easy to use. It's currently a beta version and only works on Asda, and would be available on other supermarket websites very soon. Would love to hear what you think, check it out by clicking the link below. Download FoodLama here - https://heyfoodlama.com/ (or follow them @heyfoodlama) If you could please spare a minute and write me a review on iTunes and share this podcast on social I would appreciate it. Follow May Contain over on Instagram @maycontain or check out my blog https://www.may-contain.com/

Sarah Knight is an allergy mum of two and Founder of The Allergy Team. We discuss a lot of interesting touch points on the podcast which will be really helpful for parents, but also those living with severe allergies. Topics we discuss: - Allergy Bullying - Finding the right school - Taking on the responsibility - Journey behind The Allergy Team - Allergy Anxiety If you could please spare a minute and write me a review on iTunes and share this podcast on social I would appreciate it Find out more about The Allergy Team here - https://theallergyteam.com Follow May Contain over on Instagram @maycontain or check out my blog https://www.may-contain.com/

In these 'bitesize' episodes of my podcast. I’ll be sharing my best moments from previous episodes of the May Contain Podcast. In this week's episode of May Contain, I'm joined by my two friends from University. We discuss travelling around Europe together with my severe nut allergy, living in Amsterdam, Google Translate & M&M's. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter: @_maycontain Allergy Blog - https://www.may-contain.com/

I’m joined by Merrill Debbs, the Founder of Red Sneakers for Oakley. She tragically lost her 11 year old son due to fatal anaphylaxis shock on thanksgiving day. Oakley didn't have a reaction until over an hour later and tragically lost his life a few days later. It's so sad to hear about this tragedy that Oakley and his family have had to endure. Over the last 5 years, Merrill has been campaigning and raising awareness about the seriousness of allergies through her foundation Red Sneakers for Oakley. Find out more about the charity here - https://www.redsneakers.org/ If you could please write me a review on iTunes and share this podcast on Instagram appreciate it - Ive put so much effort and time into producing the podcast and raising awareness! Any support is really grateful. Follow May Contain over on Instagram @maycontain or check out my blog https://www.may-contain.com/

I’m joined by Jess from the allergy account @AllergyBubble. She started her allergy page during lockdown and it’s gone from strength to strength over the last year! Jess is such a positive influence in the allergy community, it was great to hear her experiences from travelling, dating, going to Canada (she met Amanda from everydayallergenfree 😄) and the first time she came across a satellite kitchen at The Four Seasons - I don’t want to give away too much but it honestly blew my mind! The full podcast is available on YouTube too! Link in the podcast description but also link in my Bio on Instagram. If you could please write me a review on iTunes and share this podcast on Instagram appreciate it - put so much effort and time into producing the podcast! Any support really grateful. Follow May Contain over on Instagram @maycontain or check out my blog https://www.may-contain.com/

I'm joined by Virginia Lensi, a professional ballet dancer from New York. Virginia lives with multiple food allergies however she is not defined by her allergies and has accomplished her dreams of becoming a professional ballet dancer traveling the world. We covered a lot of topics from traveling, dating, allergy anxiety and the cultural difference of her experience being brought up in Milan in comparison to New York. Also watch this podcast on May Contain YouTube channel which will be live at 12am today. If you are new to the May Contain Podcast, please subscribe so you don't miss out on any future episodes coming out this year. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

I'm joined by Doctor Yas. She has a PhD in Immunotherapy and studied Food Induced Anaphylaxis for her Masters. It was so interesting speaking with Yas to get a much better understanding of food allergies. We touch upon so many different topics on the podcast such as: What was Yas biggest learning studying Food Induced Anaphylaxis for her Masters? What is the Gold standard of allergy testing? Is the covid vaccine safe to take when you have a food allergy? What happens to your immune system when you have an allergic reaction? The peanut vaccine and what we know about it so far... This episode is brought to you by Olsson Haircare, the only haircare range approved by Allergy UK. 100% Fragrance, Colourant and Paraben free. Allergy friendly, designed for sensitive souls. To get a FREE patch test head to www.olssonhaircare.com, add it to your cart and use code MAYCONTAIN which will reduce it from £4.95 to £0. You also get 20% off your first purchase should you find it suits you - no more wasted money! If you are new to the May Contain Podcast, please subscribe so you don't miss out on any future episodes coming out this year. May Contain IG - https://www.instagram.com/_maycontain/

I'm joined by Marice Cumber, Founder of Accumulate Charity empowering homelessness through creativity. The charity now independently fundraises to provide creative workshops at eight hostels across London. These workshops, covering photography, film making, creative writing, illustration, textile printing and jewellery. I was absolutely honoured to have Marice on the podcast as she had such a positive influence on my life and her story of how she is got started is so inspiring. This episode is brought to you by Olsson Haircare, the only haircare range approved by Allergy UK. 100% Fragrance, Colourant and Paraben free. Allergy friendly, designed for sensitive souls. To get a FREE patch test head to www.olssonhaircare.com, add it to your cart and use code MAYCONTAIN which will reduce it from £4.95 to £0. You also get 20% off your first purchase should you find it suits you - no more wasted money! If you are new to the May Contain Podcast, please subscribe so you don't miss out on any future episodes coming out this year. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

I'm joined by Lauryn, Founder of Plantivore Kitchen sharing healthy plant based recipes. We met on clubhouse when I was searching for allergy blogger to connect with, it was great to finally get Lauryn on the podcast to share her story. We touch upon so many different points on the podcast such as: ▪️Planted Based Diets ▪️How she quit her job to follow her passion ▪️Top tips for growing an audience online ▪️How we both deal with being anxious, and what has helped us This podcast is brought to you by Healthy Nibbles, make sure to check out the free from allergy snack box (free from all 14 major allergens) Check out the allergy box here - https://www.healthynibbles.co.uk/collections/free-from-range If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please could you write me a review on iTunes? Follow me @_maycontain

Kyle Dine is the founder of Equal Eats, Food Allergy & Celiac translation cards in over 50 different languages. I met Kyle at my first ever Allergy Free from Show in London a few years ago, it is great to finally get the opportunity to have him on the podcast to share his story. We discussed Kyle's experience traveling around Morocco and China with his allergies, and the story behind starting equal eats to help people translate how serious their allergies are when they eating out and travelling . This podcast is brought to you by Healthy Nibbles, make sure to check out the free from allergy snack box (free from all 14 major allergens) Check out the allergy box here - https://www.healthynibbles.co.uk/collections/free-from-range If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please could you write me a review on iTunes. Follow me @_maycontain

Sara Roberts is the Founder of Healthy Nibbles. I loved how open and honest Sara was on the podcast, I felt so empowered after hearing her speak about her life and different challenges she has faced and overcome. We spoke about the following topics on the podcast. Mental health and how we cope with it Story behind setting up Healthy Nibbles and setting up an allergy free snack box The influence our parents had on us growing up Overcoming bullying and finding that inner strength Being an entrepreneur and the different challenges she has faced Going to University and doing the first ever Event Management course This podcast is brought to you by Healthy Nibbles, make sure to check out the free from allergy snack box (free from all 14 major allergens) Check out the allergy box here - https://www.healthynibbles.co.uk/collections/free-from-range If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please could you write me a review on iTunes? Follow me @_maycontain

Zak Marks is the founder of Ana Allergy Care, an anaphylaxis prevention and treatment system for public spaces. It was great to speak with Zak on the podcast, as there are not many guys online talking about their allergies. We discussed what it was like going to University for the first time, moving away from home, managing our allergies, our experiences of our first lads holiday and how we managed our allergies abroad. Finally the story of setting up Ana Allergy Care, from a University project to becoming his full-time job. Please make sure to Subscribe to May Contain Podcast. Follow me @_maycontain

I'm joined by Jo Frost, most of you will know her as "Super Nanny'" Jo Frost is a global parenting expert and family advocate, bestselling author and television personality. It's such an insightful episode and brings so much value. We touch upon so many different points on the podcast such as: ▪️Parents dealing with a child who has allergy anxiety ▪️Social media and allergy bullying ▪️Supernanny Show ▪️Eating out with an Allergy ▪️How we deal with rude staff on Airlines ▪️Managing your allergy anxiety ▪️Bringing up your allergies and being unapologetic If you are new to the May Contain Podcast, please subscribe so you don't miss out on any future episodes coming out this year. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

On this week's podcast special, I'm joined by my mum, good friend Matty & my girlfriend. We discuss everything from being in Lockdown, struggling with allergy anxiety abroad & the difference between going abroad with Matty & Mara. Allergy Mum makes a return to the podcast to share her experiences of how she managed my allergies growing up and answers some of your questions you've sent in. The wine was flowing in this episode, please be aware this is an explicit episode. If you are new to the May Contain Podcast, please subscribe so you don't miss out on any future episodes coming out this year. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

On this week's podcast episode, its an emotional podcast episode sharing my journey so far, and what happened after all the dots aligned when I founded May Contain. I hope by sharing this personal podcast episode with you, it will help other people find their passion, but more importantly, believe in themselves. Please write me a review if you enjoyed this podcast episode. Please make sure to Subscribe to May Contain, so you don't miss out on any future episodes. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

I'm joined by Charles Burn, appeared on The Apprentice in 2017, entrepreneur, and is the Founder of an Allergy App called Allergi. It was great to have Charles on the podcast to talk about the inspiration behind his allergy app, and how he wants to help the customer find allergens more easily. We spoke about the importance of always bringing up your allergy when you eat out in a restaurant, why starting that dialogue is so important. Please make sure to Subscribe to May Contain, so you don't miss out on any future episodes. Thank you to everyone who's written me a review on iTunes. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

I'm joined by Emma Amoscato, she is an author, writer, speaker and allergy mum! Not only this, but she is also an amazing allergy advocate and runs her own blog called Free from Farm House. I found this podcast episode with Emma really insightful to hear about the link between eczema and allergies, why she wanted to publish another allergy book aimed at children, & journey managing allergies for her two younger children. Make sure to Subscribe to May Contain, so you don't miss out on any future episodes. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

I'm joined by Amanda Orlando from Everyday Allergen-Free Blog! It was amazing to get a chance to speak with Amanda to find about her allergy journey from going to University, eating out in different restaurants and finding a job that took her around the world! It was great to hear Amanda insight into how she managed growing up with so many allergies and how she navigated it throughout the years. Make sure to Subscribe to May Contain, so you don't miss out on any future episodes. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

I'm joined by 8-time world record holder, five-time Olympian and one of Britain's most respected sport media personalities, Mark Foster. It was a great honour to have Mark Foster on the podcast to share his story about his good friend and athlete Ross Baille who sadly died from Anaphylaxis in 1999 shortly after having lunch following a training session. Since Ross’s tragedy, Mark has become a Patreon for the Anaphylaxis Campaign and made a TV appearance on Who wants to be a Millionaire to raise money for the Anaphylaxis Campaign. Make sure to Subscribe to May Contain, so you don't miss out on any future episodes. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

In this week's episode of May Contain Podcast. I’m joined by my very good friend Aaron. It was great to have Aaron on the podcast to discuss what it was like growing up together, going on our first lads holiday, eating out with an allergy, and how we managed my allergies in my teenage years. A few years later both of his younger brothers got diagnosed with allergies, it was interesting to hear Aaron side of the story and how growing up with me gave him the confidence to help his younger brothers to not be defined by their allergies. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

I’m joined by Julianne Ponan, founder of Creative Nature and one of Forbes “30 Under 30 to watch”. It was great to have Julianne on the podcast to find out about her upbringing living with so many severe allergies, and how she started an allergy-free brand when all the odds were against her. When Julianne bought Creative Nature it was losing over £56,000 she turned the brand around, and made it a massive success! When she was looking for investors they told her she was “just a little girl”. She defied them and made Creative Nature the success it is today through hard work, grit and determination to make great tasting products which are safe to eat! Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

I’m joined by Nathalie Newman, most of you would know her as the Intolerant Gourmand, she is a massive allergy advocate, writer, speaker, and now podcaster. We talk about her young boy Callum who lives with over 28 severe allergies and she manages Callum allergies on a day to day basis. Also, talk about her how the allergy-free market is only getting bigger, and why she decided to start an Allergy Podcast. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

In the episode of May Contain, I'm joined by the incredible Lindiwe from "The Allergy Table". She shares allergy-free recipes, food preparation tips, product & restaurant reviews and her personal diary living with severe allergies on her blog. We talk about Lindiwes experiences managing her allergies in Switzerland and New York and talk about how the Anaphylaxis Campaign helped support her when she was in school. Finally, we touch on the importance of always carrying the Epi-Pen and how it saved her life on multiple occasions. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

On this weeks episode, I’m joined by Simon Foster at London first allergy-free Restaurant, Yorica. Yorica serves up the most delicious ice cream, shakes, waffles, and crepes! But more importantly, everything is free from all 14 major allergens, meaning everyone can safely work their way through the whole menu! It was great to sit down with Simon, to get a better insight into Yorica and find out more about their story and how they make ice cream so tasty and even better, allergy safe. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

On today's May-Contain podcast I'm joined by Tash Salmon from The i Paper. I'm good friends with Tash and it was great to have her on the podcast again to talk about the effect of being in isolation and how this is impacting on our mental health. It was a really interesting podcast episode to gain a better insight into how mental health is affecting us and Tash gave her insight into little things that have helped her manage her mental health along the way. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

On today's May-Contain podcast I'm joined by Ruth from What Allergy. In this episode, we talk about Ruth's upbringing with her allergies and eczema. We speak in-depth about starting an allergy blog and Ruth’s experience of going into Anaphylaxis Shock. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

On this weeks episode, I’m joined by Stacy Forsey who starred on a reality TV show called Real Housewives of Cheshire for three years until she decided to step aside from the show to launch her cookbook aimed at helping families combat food allergies and intolerances. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

I’m joined by Rosie Brandreth-Poynter recently appeared on The Great British Bake Off and got to the Semi-Finals. We discuss what it was like being on the show with an allergy, experiences growing up, how she fell in love with cooking & having a NUT RUNNER on the show. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

In this week's episode of May Contain Podcast. I’m joined by Tanya & Nadim who sadly lost their 15-year-old daughter Natasha Ednan-Laparouse after she had eaten a Pret sandwich on a flight to Nice, France. We discuss the really sad events that unfolded as soon after Natasha had eaten the Pret sandwich. Since Natasha’s tragedy, Tanya and Nadim have introduced ‘Natasha’s Law’ requires food businesses to fully label all pre-packed food. Find out more about the amazing work they do at Natasha Allergy Research Foundation. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter @_maycontain | https://www.may-contain.com/

In this week's episode of May Contain, joined by Jacqui McPeake, has over 35+ experience in catering and hospitality. She was the Head of Catering at Manchester University then went freelance to set up on her own to consult Universities and businesses about allergies. In this week's episode, we discuss going to University with an allergy, drinking cocktails and experiences working in catering. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter: @_maycontain

In this week's episode of May Contain, joined by Kathryn Barnes, worked on multiple musical theatre shows in the West End. We discuss about eating out with a severe nut allergy, the first time she had to use the adrenaline auto-injector & why it is so frustrating when we see people roast peanuts on the street of London. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter: @_maycontain

In this week's episode of May Contain, joined by Natasha Salmon, previously a reporter for the Metro & is now a social media editor for i-News. Tasha has spoken very openly online about her allergies. In this week's episode, we discuss anxiety and the lack of awareness of allergies in society & airlines. We also discuss dating and going to University when you have an allergy.⁣ Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter: @_maycontain |

In this week's episode of May Contain, discuss my five top tips for starting an allergy blog. I also share my live talk from the Free from Allergy Show in Liverpool discussing whether restaurants take allergies seriously. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter: @_maycontain | may-contain.com

In this week's episode of May Contain, joined by Polly, we discuss how she got diagnosed with a food allergy at 25yrs old. A really insightful and interesting episode of she coped & dealt with her food allergy later on in life. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter: @_maycontain | may-contain.com

In this week's episode of May Contain, joined by my two friends from University. We discuss travelling around Europe together with my severe nut allergy, living in Amsterdam, Google Translate & M&M's. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter: @_maycontain

In this week's episode of May Contain, joined by my Mum & best friend from home. We discuss growing up with an allergy, my first-ever allergic reaction, moving away for University and bangers & mash. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter: @_maycontain

In this week's podcast episode I talk with Natasha Coates; a 24-year-old British, Disability Gymnast. Natasha lives with a rare life-threatening condition called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, which has caused her to have over 300+ anaphylaxis shocks. Follow May Contain on Instagram and Twitter: @_maycontain Visit allergy blog at https://www.may-contain.com/

In this week episode of May Contain, joined by my good friends Ed and Charlie we discuss what it's really like dating & going out with a severe allergy. We don't hold back on this episode, covering everything from do you ask a girl if they've eaten nuts....to does this bouncer know what an Epi-Pen is. (Instagram @_maycontain)

Join host and May Contain Founder Daniel Kelly, as he breaks the stigma around allergies. In each episode, find out what it's really like living with a severe allergy. Plus, hear stories from special guests covering everything from dating, eating out and everything in between.