S05E02 Interview with Erin Malawer

Allergy and Immunology topics and public education

A thought provoking interview with extraordinary food allergy advocate and Emmy award winner Erin Malawer sharing her thoughts! Founder of Allergy Shmallergy, the award-winning blog focused on helping simplify life for families living with food allergies. Building on her experience and the attention from Allergy Shmallergy, Erin began AllergyStrong, a non-profit aimed at helping at-risk families with food allergies. Erin is a freelance writer, a sought-after advisor to various media outlets, and a consultant to schools, families, restaurants and businesses. Erin is a clear and strong advocate for families with food allergies and other dietary restrictions. Erin appeared in the Discovery Channel documentary, "Emerging Epidemic: Food Allergies in America" as well as on CBS Radio, Fox 5 DC news, the podcast "Living Positively with Food Allergies". Her writing can be seen all over, including the magazine Allergy & Asthma Today. She has advised journalists at Politico, Fox 5 DC, WJLA CBS Washington, Healthline, CBS Radio, among others. Erin serves on the Food Allergy Task Force for Children's National Medical Center.