Welcome to The Celiac Space Blog
Updated: Jun 19
Erin's Story & What's Coming
By Erin Kenny, RD
I Never Planned to Start a Blog
When I was diagnosed with celiac disease, the last thing I thought I would do was one day build a whole community around it. I didn't want to talk about it or make it well known. I was overwhelmed, frustrated, and felt completely alone. But over 13 years later, here we are.
I created The Celiac Space 7 years ago after stumbling across GF Facebook groups with some WILD and horribly inaccurate information. And unfortunately, research backs this up, studies show that a significant portion of celiac-related content on social media platforms is misleading or unsupported by current medical and scientific evidence, with very few posts coming from actual medical providers or dietitians.¹ ² As a dietitian, I knew someone needed to be a guide. And so, TCS was born.
Over the years I've built a team, grew a large social media following, supported over 1,000 clients, created physical and digital products, and more. But one thing I've never done is provided free, long-form content for the gluten-free and celiac community to actually learn from.
I continue to see so much noise in this space. This blog is my way of cutting through it by sharing insights, resources, and research-backed information you can actually use. That's exactly why it's launching today.
A Little About Me, In Case You're New Here
I'm Erin Kenny. Wife, mom of 2, born in California, living in Texas now. I'm a Registered Dietitian with a passion for healthy living, functional medicine, and fitness. I also have celiac, a chronic autoimmune condition affecting approximately 1% of the global population, in which the ingestion of gluten triggers an immune response that damages the small intestine³, but honestly, I consider that a pretty small part of my life outside of the work I do.
It's my skills as a dietitian and my own experience with celiac that allows me to show up for this community the way I do.
I know what it's like to stand in a grocery store aisle reading labels for twenty minutes. I know the exhaustion of explaining your diagnosis to a well-meaning relative who still offers you "just a little bit" of pasta. I know the anxiety of eating at a restaurant and hoping for the best.
I also know it gets better. When I was first diagnosed, celiac felt like it impacted everything. Now, I rarely think about it. That's where I hope most people with celiac get to, where you feel healthy, confident, and free. Not like you're managing an illness 24/7. Getting you there is what The Celiac Space is all about.
What This Blog Is For
This is not another generic gluten-free recipe site. You don't want my recipes, trust me. This is a dietitian-backed resource built specifically for people living with celiac disease and gut disorders.
What's Coming to the Blog
I have lots of ideas I've been dreaming up over the years. We'll start with the basics, the questions I hear every single day:
What do you actually do after a celiac diagnosis? (Spoiler: there's more to it than "just go gluten-free.")
What do those "gluten-free" labels really mean, and should you trust them?
How do you handle cross-contamination at home?
What do you say to the people in your life who just don't get it?
And then we'll take it from there.
You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone
That's the whole point of this space. Whether you were diagnosed last week or ten years ago, whether you're a parent managing celiac for your child, or someone who just wants credible gluten-free guidance, welcome!
As a dietitian and someone living with celiac myself, I've made it my mission to give you the tools, the clarity, and the confidence to live like a healthy person. Not someone just managing an illness.
Bookmark this blog. Sign up for my email list. And if you want personalized support, book a free consultation at theceliacspace.com.
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Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider.
About the Author: Erin Kenny is a Registered Dietitian living with celiac disease. She is the founder of The Celiac Space, where she helps newly diagnosed celiacs, parents of celiac kids, and gluten-free lifestyle seekers navigate life with confidence. Learn more at theceliacspace.com.
References
Verma AK, Quattrini S, Serin Y, et al. Unauthentic Information About Celiac Disease on Social Networking Pages: Is It a Matter of Concern in Celiac Disease Management? Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2024;69(10):3650–3660. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-024-08486-7
Germone M, Wright CD, Kimmons R, Coburn SS. Twitter Trends for Celiac Disease and the Gluten-Free Diet: Cross-sectional Descriptive Analysis. JMIR Infodemiology. 2022;2(2):e37924. https://doi.org/10.2196/37924
Catassi C, Fasano A. Celiac Disease. Current Opinion in Gastroenterology. 2008;24(6):687–691. https://doi.org/10.1097/MOG.0b013e32830edc1e
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