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In this episode, I'm joined by Scott Lyman, CEO and Co-Founder of Belhaven BioPharma, to discuss Nasdepi®, an investigational dry powder epinephrine nasal spray currently in development for the treatment of anaphylaxis.

Nasdepi® is designed as a needle-free alternative to traditional auto-injectors, with early clinical data suggesting rapid absorption and strong temperature stability.

We talk about:

• Why alternative delivery systems matter
• Needle fears and other real-world barriers to carrying epinephrine
• Human factor studies and ease of use in high-stress situations
• What “investigational” means and where the product stands in development

This episode is part of a broader series exploring epinephrine options beginning with episode 67. As always, this podcast does not promote any specific product, just information and education.

Episode links:
-Nasdepi: https://belhavenbio.com/nasdepi-progress/

Special thanks to Kyle Dine for permission to use his song The Doghouse for the podcast theme!
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, board-certified allergist and food allergy mom and patient, for a grounded and practical conversation about epinephrine confidence.

We talk about what it’s like to manage food allergies both personally and professionally, why so many families hesitate in emergencies, and how familiarity, not fear, is what truly helps in moments of anaphylaxis. Dr. Hernandez-Trujillo walks us through how patients can build confidence using epinephrine, including the unique features of AUVI-Q.

The goal of the episode is to help families understand their options and feel more supported as new tools become available in the food allergy space. This episode is not sponsored, and I am not promoting any single epinephrine device.

🎥 The full video version of this episode, including the AUVI-Q demonstration, is available on YouTube: @dontfeedthefear

Links:

• AUVI-Q information and training resources: https://www.auvi-q.com
• Dr. Hernandez-Trujillo: https://www.sflallergy.com/about-us
• Previous episodes with Dr. Pistiner:
  • New Criteria for Infant and Toddler Anaphylaxis:
    https://dontfeedthefear.buzzsprout.com/2371319/episodes/18014268
  • Safe Epi Use for Infants and Toddlers:
    https://dontfeedthefear.buzzsprout.com/2371319/episodes/18209067

Special thanks to Kyle Dine for permission to use his song The Doghouse for the podcast theme!
www.kyledine.com

Find Dr. Whitehouse:
-thefoodallergypsychologist.com
-Instagram: @thefoodallergypsychologist
-Facebook: Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, Food Allergy Anxiety Psychologist
-welcome@dramandawhitehouse.com

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Many of our nervous systems become very skilled at scanning for danger. This is not a flaw. It is a protective response that develops when life has required us to stay alert. But when the nervous system spends most of its time looking for what might go wrong, it can begin to overlook the signals of safety that are also present.

This session introduces the concept of glimmers. These are small moments, usually sensory experiences, that signal safety to the nervous system. They might be simple things like warmth, supportive contact with the ground, pleasant sounds, or a brief sense of ease in the body.

This practice helps you gently train your attention to notice moments when your body receives the message that, right now, you are safe.
Over time, intentionally noticing these moments can help your nervous system become more flexible, settled, and responsive.

Special thanks to Kyle Dine for permission to use his song The Doghouse for the podcast theme!
www.kyledine.com

Find Dr. Whitehouse:
-thefoodallergypsychologist.com
-Instagram: @thefoodallergypsychologist
-Facebook: Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, Food Allergy Anxiety Psychologist
-welcome@dramandawhitehouse.com