The Talking Type 1 Podcast

The Talking Type 1 Podcast - Episode 55: Overcoming Fear and Celebrating Victories with Robin Arzon In this episode of The Talking Type 1 Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Robin Arzon, a powerhouse athlete, author, and advocate who has been living with type 1 diabetes for the past decade. Robin shares her inspiring journey and discusses various aspects of living with type 1 diabetes. Topics include: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Movement: Robin shares invaluable insights on how individuals living with diabetes can overcome fear and embrace movement despite the challenges posed by the condition. Drawing from her own experiences, she provides practical tips and motivational advice.Going from "Shut Up and Run" to "I'm Not Done Yet": Robin discusses her personal mantra transformation and the importance of adopting a resilient mindset in the face of adversity. She explores how reframing our perspectives can empower us to push beyond our limits and achieve our goals.Celebrating Invisible Moments: Robin emphasises the significance of celebrating "invisible" victories and milestones in the journey with diabetes. She encourages listeners to acknowledge and appreciate the small wins, recognising the strength and resilience it takes to navigate life with a chronic condition.Pregnancy Experience: Robin shares her experience of pregnancy while managing type 1 diabetes, offering insights, challenges, and triumphs along the way. T1D Toolkit:  Robin reveals the essential components of her T1D toolkit, which includes breathwork, meditation, and journaling. Additional informationRobin WebsiteRobin on InstagramRobin on XDaniel on InstagramThe Talking Type 1 Podcast on InstagramSanofi One Diabetes Pledge: Join Robin and take the Sanofi One Pledge to support individuals living with diabetes and advocate for better healthcare solutions. The link to the pledge is here.A bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 27 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Information shared on the podcast is not medical information or advice. Please consult your medical team for specialist information and advice.

I spoke with Mo who is a key member of The Diabetes Football CommunityWe talk about Mo’s life with type 1 and:his diagnosis storyHow he educates people about diabetesThe power of communityAnd much more!Useful links:Mo on TwitterDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 27 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Information shared on the podcast is not medical information or advice. Please consult your medical team for specialist information and advice.

I speak with an OG of the diabetes podcast world, Jen Grieves. We talk about Jen’s life with type 1 and:Her diagnosis story including her first hypo on her ownDiabetes burnoutTravelling with type 1 diabetesJens’s guiding principles for managing her type 1 diabetesLife and how grief can impact us and inspire us in different waysUseful links:Jen's website Jen on InstagramLinks to Jen's podcastDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Information shared on the podcast is not medical information or advice. Please consult your medical team for specialist information and advice.

I speak to Ken Tait who is living with type 2 diabetes. We talk about Ken’s life and: His diagnosis story The STIGMA people with type 2 diabetes faceShame and Guilt people living with type 2 diabetes experienceUseful links:Ken Tait on TwitterKen on InstagramDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Information shared on the podcast is not medical information or advice. Please consult your medical team for specialist information and advice. 

I speak to Duke who is a Spoken Word Poet and lives with type 1 diabetes and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder both conditions are stigmatised and misunderstood. We talk about Duke’s life and:  His diagnosis story The impact chronic illnesses have had on his mental healthChallenges in the workplaceEthnicity and identityLewis Hamilton seeing his poetry  Useful links:Duke on InstagramAll of Duke's linksDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. 

I speak to Marcel who is a member of a group called Blazin Squad and was also on Love Island in 2017. Marcel was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2020. In our chat we talk about: His diagnosis story how researching type 1 in the hours after diagnosis surprised his doctorsLife in the entertainment industry with type 1 diabetes Dealing with diabetes emergencies The importance of his family when living with type 1 and moreUseful links:Marcel on InstagramThe Somerville's - YouTube ChannelDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. 

Paul Coker is on the podcast this episode. Paul has been living with type 1 diabetes since 1977. Paul has a keen interest in type 1 diabetes and exercise, particularly insulin sensitivity. Over the years Paul has been living with the condition he has overcome many challenges. He shares how he needed to advocate for himself again nurses when he was under the age of 10. Useful links:Paulcoker.comPaul on Twitter1bloodydrop.comDaniel on Instagram Sound from Zapsplat.com A bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018.  

My guest today is Anita Beckwith. Anita leads the Diabetes Specialist Dietitian Team and DAFNE services at Kings College Hospital in London. Anita's practice is heavily embedded within the National DAFNE Consortium. Anita is also a certified fertility dietician. Anita supports many women, men and couples through their fertility journey.  When it comes to preconception for people living with diabetes it has been focused on our glucose levels however Anita provides a more holistic approach to supporting diabetes management, overall nutrition and lifestyle. Useful links:Anita on InstagramFertility.Hormone.Dietician - InstagramAnita's websiteUseful links for AnitaDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I speak to Paul aka the Diabetic Dad. Paul has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 37 years and of course, that means he’s seen many changes in diabetes care over the years. We start our chat from Paul’s diagnosis (which is the teaser you might have heard) and then we move into life. A keyword for this episode is ‘life stages’. A key point in Paul’s life, diabetes was there and mostly to take stock of everything and then make a change. From hypos at school and on the way to work, to retinopathy operations to him becoming a leading voice in #gbdoc on Twitter, we talk about it all. Useful links:Paul on TwitterPaul on InstagramPaul's blogDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I’m joined by Adrianna aka a girl talking about diabetestech. Adrianna was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes whilst growing up in Poland. Adrianna's determination to travel has led her on to many experiences when living with type 1 diabetes. In our conversation we discuss:Adrianna’s honeymoon period after diagnosisWhy France was a diabetes heavenHonesty with the diabetes communityMotivation for helping women with diabetes techand much moreUseful links:Adrianna on InstagramDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

This is another live podcast recording thanks to Connected in Motion. I spoke to Alexis, Duke and Reba who all live with type 1 diabetes and one diagnosed at least with mental illness. We talk about the difficulties faced overcoming stigma, navigating those 'good' and 'bad' diabetes days when mental illness is at play and much more. Who are Connected in Motion?Connected in Motion creates a culture of support and engagement in diabetes self-management through experiential diabetes education and outdoor adventure pursuits. By creating a community that is motivating, supporting, and inspiring individuals to take charge of their health today, we are helping to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes now and tomorrow.Useful linksReba on InstagramDuke on InstagramAlexis on InstagramA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. 

In this episode, I’m joined by Lindsay. Lindsay is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Licensed Mindful Eating for Diabetes Facilitator, and HAES (Health At Every Size) aligned practitioner and has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 32 years is the host of the Intuitive Diabetic Podcast.  In our conversation we discuss:Intuitive eating with diabetesLindsay's life with type 1 for over 32 yearsThe positive impact Lindsay's move to intuitive eating has had on her children 5 top tips to break free from diet cultureSetting goals differently  Useful links:Lindsay on InstagramThe Intuitive Diabetic PodcastLindsay websiteDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I’m joined by Hasan.  In our conversation we discuss:Losing confidence after being diagnosed with two chronic illnesses within six monthsReaching acceptance of having type 1 diabetes and the journey afterwardsChanging his mindset and thriving from the changesManaging levels when going to the gym ***Trigger Warning: In this episode, there is a discussion on suicide.***Useful links:Hasan on InstagramDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I’m joined by Thapi.  In our conversation we discuss:the challenges Thapi faced after her diagnosis with type 1 diabetes and going back into the education systemnavigating the healthcare system in South Africa as a person living with diabetesovercoming diabetes burnout living with bipolar disorder and type 1 diabetes  ***Trigger Warning: This episode mentions not taking insulin and there is a discussion on suicide.***Useful links:Thapi on InstagramDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I’m joined by Maria.  In our conversation we discuss:Maria’s misdiagnosis of type 2 diabetes the challenges Maria faced after her diagnosis with type 1 diabetes and being a mum to a toddlerovercoming diabetes burnout with the use of technologymanaging glucose levels when doing shift workUseful links:Maria on InstagramDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle. Michelle has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 23 years. In our conversation we discuss:Michelle using Encarta to diagnose her type 1 diabeteshow Michelle navigated her teenage years and the responsibility of living with type 1the highs and lows and in-betweens of Michelle’s pregnancy journey the importance of peer support after her pregnancy from T1D Sugarmummas how Michelle finds joy and positivity when living with type  1 diabetesIt’s an open and honest conversation and some topics we discuss may cause upset. We do discuss Diabulimia and eating disorders please take this as a trigger warning. Useful links:Michelle on InstagramType 1 Diabetic Sugar Mommas (@t1dsugarmommas) • Instagram photos and videosT1D Sugarmamas on FacebookDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button. 

In this episode, I’m joined by Natalie. Natalie is an Eating Disorder recovery mentor who has a lived experience of overcoming an eating disorder. Natalie was a guest on episode 38 and in this episode, the focus is on Natalie’s journey living with type 1. Natalie discusses:her life living with Diabulimia and eating disorders and the impact this has on those around herthe moment that made her want to change finding her reason why and how this made her changelife as a recovery mentorIt’s an open and honest conversation and some topics we discuss may cause upset. We do discuss Diabulimia and eating disorders please take this as a trigger warning. Useful links:Natalie on InstagramThe Balanced Diabetic CommunityDaniel on InstagramA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

This is a live recorded episode from the Connected in Motion virtual slipstream event in April 2021. I’m joined by Chelcie and Natalie to discuss living with complications of type 1 diabetes. It’s an open and honest conversation and some topics we discuss may cause upset. The overall takeaway is that we should be having conversations about this topic to take away the fear related to complications. The reason, life still goes on after being diagnosed with complications. Connected in Motion creates a culture of support and engagement in diabetes self-management through experiential diabetes education and outdoor adventure pursuits. By creating a community that is motivating, supporting, and inspiring individuals to take charge of their health today, we are helping to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes now and tomorrow.Useful links:Connected in MotionChelcie on InstagramThe Soul of Diabetes PodcastNatalie on InstagramThe Balanced Diabetic CommunityDaniel on InstagramA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I speak to Mary who has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 30 years. Mary is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an advocate for self-love. Mary and I discuss growing up with type 1, her motivation for getting into this field of work. We also have a deep dive into inner child healing and how we can work towards living our best lives. Trigger Warning some of the topics we discuss may cause upset. Useful links:Mary on InstagramDaniel on InstagramA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I speak to Andrew who lives with type 3c diabetes. Andrew has also been living with Von Hippel–Lindau disease (VHL), also known as Von Hippel–Lindau syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder with multisystem involvement. [2] It is characterized by visceral cysts and benign tumours with the potential for subsequent malignant transformation (information taken from Wikipedia). Andrew openly shares his journey living with both conditions and all the challenges that it brings. We also discuss: The benefits of having an official type 1 diabetes diagnosis in gaining access to diabetes technologyLife with VHL and the impact this has on his type 3c diabetesQualities gained whilst living with chronic illnessUseful links:Andrew on InstagramDaniel on InstagramA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.