Ask an Influencer: From Challenge to Calling: How Food Allergies Inspired a Gen Z Creator

Brooke and Robyn talk with Mia Silverman, the creator behind Allergies with Mia, about growing up with more than 50 food allergies and turning that experience into a community-driven platform. Mia shares how her Gen Z perspective shapes the way she navigates social media, trust, advocacy, and mental health. The conversation explores the realities of living with severe allergies—from school, travel, and restaurants to college life—as well as the emotional impact of anaphylaxis and the support Mia has found. It’s a personal and practical discussion about self-advocacy, accessibility, and finding connection. Find Mia: Mia shares content on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook as Allergies with Mia. She also hosts The Food Allergy Brain, a podcast exploring the mental health side of living with food allergies through conversations with experts and advocates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.