Navigating the teen and young adult years is hard enough, but managing a food allergy can make it feel even more difficult. This episode offers guidance and tips to help allergic teens, young adults and parents navigate these years.

My guest Kortney Kwong Hing and I discuss the following topics:
Various common social & life scenarios, tips for speaking up about safety when shy, tips on how to fit in with friends safely, how/when to talk about your allergy when dating, talking to (and showing) parents you can be trusted, and taking ownership of having a food allergy. We also offer guidance for parents on how to approach teens who aren't taking allergy safety seriously.

CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:

• Connect with Kortney via Instagram (@allergy_girl_eats) or follow Zestfull on Instagram (@TheZestfull).
  
  
• Visit Zestfull's website at www.TheZestfull.com or check out the Itch Podcast at www.itchpodcast.com

CONNECT WITH THE HOST:

• Connect with the Food Allergy Counselor Directory & website / Exploring Food Allergy Families podcast on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/FoodAllergyCounselor
  
  
• Connect with host & licensed therapist, Tamara Hubbard, LCPC:
  Twitter: @TherapistTamara, Instagram: @TherapistTamara
  
  

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Download related useful food allergy-specific therapeutic worksheets created by Tamara Hubbard, LCPC in the Worksheets section of the Food Allergy Counselor website: https://www.foodallergycounselor.com/foodallergyanxietyworksheets.html
  
  
• Learn more about the Exploring Food Allergy Families podcast by visiting: www.FoodAllergyFamilies.com
  
  
• Visit the Food Allergy Counselor Directory & website for food allergy-related mental health resources and an allergy-informed therapist directory: www.FoodAllergyCounselor.com