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Welcome to Embracing Diabetes, a podcast that explores the many different ways people are living with diabetes in the world. Join co-hosts Amy Stockwell and Dr Liz Stephens, colleagues and friends who have lived with type one diabetes for decades. Liz and Amy launched Embracing Diabetes so they could talk to creative, smart, inspiring, and thoughtful people living with type one and share their stories with you! People with type one diabetes come in all shapes and sizes, but we share this one thing -- this frustrating, challenging, expensive chronic illness -- that binds us together and we are always stronger together. We hope you are as inspired by these interviews as we are.
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Send us a text Intro: In this episode of Embracing Diabetes, hosts Amy Stockwell and Dr. Liz Stevens talk with Dr. Stacey Simon, an associate professor of pediatrics and director of behavioral sleep medicine. Dr. Simon discusses her extensive research on the impact of insufficient sleep on health outcomes, particularly in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. The conversation delves into the challenges of managing diabetes-related sleep disruptions, the role of diabetes technology and practical s...
Send us a text In this episode we talk to clinical pharmacist Brianna Patacini. Brianna shares her personal diagnosis journey with type 1 diabetes, her role on the endocrine team, and discusses the evolving landscape of insulin options and their insurance implications. The conversation covers the importance of clinical pharmacists, practical advice for managing diabetes while traveling and emerging diabetes technologies. Brianna emphasizes the significance of patient advocacy and the complexi...
Send us a text Brooke Cassoff is a Certified Compassion Facilitator & Educator, international traveler, runner, surfer, and cookie enthusiast that has been living life with T1D since 2005. She is also a firm believer that those of us with diabetes can thrive not in spite of, but because of our condition and that contemplative practices can play a key role in supporting this transformation. Brooke was introduced to mindfulness and contemplative practices shortly after being diagnose...
Send us a text In this episode of Embracing Diabetes Liz and Amy catch up (and commiserate;)) about recent challenges, focusing particularly on hypoglycemia and its impacts. Despite setbacks like malfunctioning Dexcom sensors and stressful low blood sugar episodes, they share insights into diabetes management, highlighting the importance of self-advocacy, accessing medical supplies, and navigating the healthcare system. The conversation also touches on the emotional and physical toll o...
Send us a text On this episode we talk to Dr. Anne Marie McDonald, national research manager for the JDRF in Toronto, mother of two, and Ironman athlete who has lived with type 1 diabetes since the age of four. We had a great conversation and got to hear about her presentations on T1D and pregnancy, and women with T1D and aging, at the 2024 Connected In Motion virtual slipstream. Featured on this episode: Anne Marie MacDonald, MD MSc, is a modern health care professional and passionate medic...
Send us a text On this episode we talk to Dr. Michael Fulop, a clinical psychologist in Portland, Oregon who lives with type 1. Michael's used his perspective in his work with children and adults with diabetes, often with co occurring learning, emotional, or attentional disorders. He's been very involved in research with Type 1 and practices using motivational interviewing. He has been a huge advocate and support for our diabetes community, and I hope you enjoy our conversation. Featu...
Send us a text The lovely and talented Jennifer Smith returned for another conversation, this time focusing on staying physically and emotionally healthy during the holidays. Jenny is the director of lifestyle and nutrition at integrated diabetes, and also works as a registered dietitian, CDE and pump trainer. When this podcast was recorded, Christmas and New Year's were right around the corner followed by the season of resolutions. So we wanted to kick off our conversation with ...
Send us a text On today's episode, we talk to Lissie Poyner, an Integrative Diabetes Health Coach and creator of the Needles and Spoons Health & Wellness Coaching Experiences. Lissie helps overwhelmed type one diabetics gain more predictability in their blood sugars so they can finally take their plans off hold and welcome new life experiences. Lissie's signature 360 degree approach to coaching creates a proactive space in taking you from confused to confident in your blood sugar manageme...
Send us a text Today, we had the chance to talk to Scott Ruderman and Rachel Dyer, the filmmakers behind the documentary Pay or Die, which is debuting in Los Angeles and New York City for November National Diabetes Awareness month. Scott has lived with type one diabetes since he was a college freshman so this is a personal journey. It is an amazing, powerful film, and I like the language that Rachel uses to describe it "By creating a film that focuses on the human beings behind the headlines...
Send us a text Featured on this Episode: Carol Atkinson, Director Carol, has enjoyed watching IFL USA, Florida grow since she helped found it in 2012. She works closely with the Board of Directors, partners, and supports in guiding the activities of IFL to provide life-sustaining supplies to those in need. Resources from this Episode: Insulin for Life USA provides insulin and diabetes management supplies free of charge to those with diabetes who otherwise would go without these life-saving ...
Send us a text On this episode of Embracing Diabetes we talk with Dylan Leonard, a director and filmmaker from Portland, Oregon who has had type 1 diabetes for 13 years. Our conversation focuses on his film, Breaking Limits, a cinematic documentary following the lives of Type 1 Diabetic extreme sports athletes. "I wanted to make the film that I wish existed when I was diagnosed because had I been in that hospital and something like this was put on the TV for me , imagine the effect tha...
Send us a text On this episode we had a chance to talk with author and therapist, Adam Brown. Many of you know Adam, from his writings on diatribe and close concerns, as well as his wonderful book, Bright Spots and Landmines, which I think is essential reading for anyone living with type one diabetes. We had a wonderful conversation about his work as an advocate in the diabetes community, and his more recent transition to working as a marriage and family therapist with a focus on eating disor...
Send us a text On this episode of Embracing Diabetes, we talk to Lindsey Bressan, T1 International's UK based development coordinator. Lindsey's background is in the nonprofit sector, having received her master's degree in nonprofit management before working in fundraising and communications. She's driven by a passion to make change. During our conversation, we learn more about T1 International, an organization that's done amazing work across the globe to advocate for those living with type ...
Send us a text It was such a busy summer and the past few weeks with back to school and sending kids back to college has made it challenging for us to produce a new episode! We're looking forward to getting back on track for the fall and introducing our listeners to a lot of amazing people with diabetes (or amazing people working in the T1D world). Stay tuned for conversations about diabetes service dogs, more mental health conversations, parenting, creating art and more. We're gratefu...
Send us a text On this episode we talk to Jeff Hitchcock who founded Children with Diabetes after his two year old daughter was diagnosed with type one diabetes. Jeff and his wife have dedicated their lives to serving and connecting people with diabetes and we are the better for it! Jeff makes a great baseball analogy about living with diabetes when he says "You can never leave the field, but you can't quit." I hope you enjoy our conversation! Featured on this Episode: Bio Jeff Hitchco...
Send us a text On this episode we talk to Dr. Eden Miller, an osteopathic board certified family practitioner, and CEO of Diabetes and Obesity care, a medical practice in Bend, Oregon. Liz met Eden at the ADA meeting in San Diego and appreciated her style and humor! She also learned that Eden has spoken extensively in the field of diabetes to healthcare providers and patients alike, drawing on her life experience with Type One Diabetes, which she developed in medical school. During ou...
Send us a text On this episode we talk to Taylor Lawrence "Appleton" a street artist and photographer who creates art about living with type one diabetes to inspire others. Featured on this episode: BIO After surviving a diabetic coma at the age of six, Appleton began to collect almost every insulin bottle that has gone through his system, amounting to hundreds of bottles, faded syringes and old blood strips. Appleton wants to inspire the millions who have diabetes--to carry on and real...
Send us a text Featured on this Episode: Susan Guzman, PhD is a clinical psychologist specializing in diabetes. In 2003, Dr. Guzman co-founded the Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI), the first non-profit organization devoted to the emotional and behavioral aspects of living with diabetes. At BDI, she serves as the Director of Clinical Education, developing and leading programs for people with diabetes and healthcare professionals. She has helped develop and facilitate diabetes distress group...
Send us a text Featured on the Episode: Jennifer Smith RD, LD, CDCES Director of Lifestyle and Nutrition Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Integrated Diabetes Services Jennifer Smith, RD, LD, CDCES, Director of Lifestyle and Nutrition, has lived with diabetes since childhood and has first-hand knowledge of diabetes management. She is passionate about achieving healthy nutrition and fitness goals while living with diabetes and in teaching others with diabe...
Send us a text Featured on the Episode: Erin Calhoun-Dulaney has had type 1 diabetes (T1D) for 41 years. Diagnosed in 1982, at the age of six, Erin began using an insulin pump in her thirties and in 2019 she created the SkirtMyPump slip for insulin pumpers. Having worked in the entertainment industry, at some of the most highly publicized award shows in the world for nearly twenty years, Erin became acutely aware of how the advances in the delivery of insulin have evolved, but the clothing ...
Send us a text On this episode we talk to Safiyah Basir about her podcast, her advocacy efforts for people with T1D and her positive approach to managing life with diabetes. Safiyah's dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of others is commendable, and her achievements are a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence. She is an inspiration to us all and a true beacon of hope for those living with diabetes. Featured on this episode: Safiyah Basir has lived with ty...
Send us a text "And so real wisdom isn't about transcending the challenges of diabetes, it's about figuring out how to live harmoniously with it." On this episode we talk with Sam Tullman, co-founder of Diabetes Sangha, about overcoming perfectionism, accepting diabetes and practicing meditation. Diabetes Sangha, a group dedicated to meditation and mindfulness practices for people with Diabetes, is completely online and available to all of us! Featured on this Episode: Sam Tul...
Send us a text On today's episode, we had the pleasure of talking to Becky Furuta who is an elite athlete with team Novo Nordisk, a global, all diabetes sports organization, spearheaded by the world's first professional, all diabetes men's cycling team. In addition to sports, Becky owns a family eye care practice in Golden, Colorado. She says racing with Team Novo Nordisk has given her the opportunity to compete at major events throughout the United States, as well as travel the world as an ...
Send us a textOn this episode of Embracing Diabetes, we had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Ann Peters. Anne is one of the world's leading diabetes clinicians and clinical researchers, and an influential advocate and policy advisor for new diabetes treatment guidelines and increased access to care. Dr. Peters is dedicated to bringing cutting edge diabetes care to all walks of life, including an underserved lower literacy population. We have a wonderful conversation where we talked about ...
Send us a text In this episode we talk to bestselling author Jim Hirsch who has lived with diabetes since 1964. Jim tells us about his career as a journalist and the author of more than a dozen non-fiction books on subjects that range from sports and race relations to health and medicine. He tells us about his most recent book which profiles Zion Clark, a young man who was born without legs and is an American wrestler, professional mixed martial artist, and wheelchair racer, Work with What Yo...
Send us a text In this episode we chat with Kameron "Kam" Dostal, a self-described "Chatty Cathy" who has dedicated much of her young life advocating for people with diabetes whether it's through working as a camp counselor or raising awareness about accommodations. She is an inspiration! Just listen to the episode and see if you can walk away uninspired. Featured on this Episode: Kameran Dostal is an art educator, a self-proclaimed artrepreneur, and an advocate. Living in Kearney, Nebraska,...
Send us a text In this episode we talk to Dr. Robert "Bob" Eckel about living with type one diabetes for more than 70 years. After a long and remarkable career in endocrinology and cardiology, Bob is "rewired" (not retired) but he continues to stay connected to the T1D community. He's also a huge sports fan and has season tickets with the Colorado Avalanche ice hockey team, the Denver Nuggets (basketball) and the Colorado Rockies (baseball). Featured on this Episode Robert H Eckel, MD, FAHA,...
Send us a text In this episode we talk to Dr. Ann Goebel-Fabbri, psychologist, researcher, author and all around brilliant expert on disordered eating in diabetes. Ann talks to us about the prevalence of eating disorders (ED) in women and men with diabetes ( 2.5 times as likely as someone without T1D), the particular challenges as well as examples of women who've recovered. We're excited to share this conversation with you because this is a topic that needs to be discussed! Ann's book is a fa...
Send us a text Dr. Hirsch is a preeminent endocrinologist, diabetes researcher, author of numerous articles and books on diabetes, and a person with Type 1 diabetes himself for over 60 years. Currently he is a professor of medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine and sees patients (the majority with Type 1 diabetes) at the University of Washington Endocrine and Diabetes Care Center. I have known Irl for over 20 years, and during that time he has been a consistent sour...
Send us a text As someone who has lived with Type One Diabetes for 50 years, Riva Greenberg is full of wisdom. She is also relentlessly positive and describes her approach to life with T1D as Flourishing. She also uses words like patience, gratitude and acceptance and wants to help the rest of us learn to speak this language of empowerment. She advises providers and people with diabetes that there's no such thing as control. "This is a complex condition and helping providers work on the rela...
Send us a text In today's episode Liz and Amy talk about conversations they've noticed in the diabetes related podcast community about strained relationships with health care providers. From her position as an endocrinologist and a woman with T1D, Liz has noticed a lot of negative talk about the struggles that people have accessing endocrinologists and ongoing frustrations, especially with their primary care providers. We decided to answer some common questions like, why does it take so lon...
Send us a text Heather has extensive experience specializing in training and education for patients and providers to integrate the mind-body-spirit with diabetes – something she knows firsthand, having lived with Type 1 diabetes since 1997. Currently she has helped to co-create Healthy Connections Hood River, a functional medicine practice, with her husband, Dr. Jeff Horacek, where she provides mental health counseling, health coaching, functional lifestyle education, and teaches classes and ...
Send us a text On this episode, Allison Nimlos, Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, and diabetes health coach shares her wisdom with Liz and Amy about "navigating life's disruptions." Allison tells us about the super helpful class she designed and runs called "T1 D and the three Ps, preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum." Allison is co-founder of the diabetes and mental health conference, which will run from May 5-6, 2023 and is open for registration! The virtual conference ...
Send us a text In this episode Dr. Liz Stephens and Amy Stockwell chat about various fascinating topics that include the frustrations of low blood sugars, the new Dexcom 7, the pending holidays and must read books by some of our favorite authors! During the episode we mention a few things that I want to clarify for those who get confused... First, Liz refers to a recent episode of the podcast (and fantastic resource) Diabetes Connections with author Stacey Simms who talks in depth about the ...
Send us a text In this episode we continue our conversation with Lauren and talk about the importance of eating fiber, her favorite "F" word! Lauren also gives us some ideas for Vegan meals. We talked to Lauren about her book Type One Determination, Transforming Life with Type 1 Diabetes through Personal Experience, Scientific Evidence, and a Dash of Disobedience. Mentioned in this Episode: Lauren Plunkett's website Type One Determination (Lauren's book) Field Roast Meat & Cheese ...
Send us a text In this episode we talk to registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist, Lauren Plunkett about the benefits of plant based nutrition for people with diabetes. Lauren has been called a plant-based powerhouse, fiercely honest and a Renegade girl with an authentic voice. Her friends call her a bad-ass. Lauren works as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist. Her professional experience includes pediatri...
Send us a text In this episode Liz and Amy chat about managing diabetes while traveling. Amy is flying overseas with her family and shares her concerns about changing time zones and managing blood glucose levels in a country with with a different cuisine. Liz talks about driving to California with her family for Thanksgiving and how she'll manage the hours of being sedentary in the passenger seat. Stay tuned for a pre-holiday future episode with Lauren Plunkett, Registered Dietitian, Certif...
Send us a textWe are really excited about today’s interview with John Stirrat, who has had type 1 diabetes since age 8. John plays bass in an excellent band called Hail the Sun, which is labelled on Wikipedia “as a post-hardcore band using elements of screamo, progressive rock, and math rock in its music.” They are amazing musicians, with live shows that are one of a kind. Their success have really blossomed over the last 10 years, as they now have 5 albums, 2 EP’s and close to 300,000 ...
Send us a text In this episode we have an extensive conversation with Lisa about her life with diabetes, how it has impacted her work, her journey with the documentary industry, and how she remains hopeful that we will find a cure for Type 1 diabetes! Featured on this Episode: Lisa Hepner, Director/Producer of The Human Trial, and her partner Guy Mossman run LA-based Vox Pop Films, a production company specializing in non-fiction content and commercials. For the last 25 years, Lisa has produ...
Send us a text What's living with diabetes like for you? This is the question Dr. Bill Polonsky asked during his first day on the job at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston. The waiting room was full of patients who expressed gratitude for his curiosity. "Thank you," they said. "No one has ever asked me that question before." He continued asking this question for weeks, months and years with the same result. and states the obvious, "I shouldn't be the first person asking that question." On t...
Send us a text Dr. Matt Corcoran is such an inspiration for the diabetes community! Despite not living with type 1 dm, he is deeply engaged in helping others see themselves as athletes who also live with type 1, and raising money for scholarships and support for his amazing Diabetes Training Camps. Featured on this Episode Dr Matthew Corcoran is Founder and President of Diabetes Training Camp, which is a unique clinical resource devoted to providing general fitness and multi-sports camps and ...
Send us a text About this Episode: We talk to Ana Morales about her journey with diabetes, how it impacts her art, and exciting plans she has for a graphic novel. You even get to hear her kitty in the background! Featured on this Episode: Ana Morales is based in Roanoke, Virginia and works primarily as a mixed media artist. She holds an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BFA from James Madison University, where she studied studio art and art education. She works ...
Send us a textWelcome to Embracing Diabetes, a podcast that highlights people doing really cool things with diabetes, like documentary films, training camps for athletes and researching the emotional impact of living with this chronic illness. My name is Amy Stockwell, and I’m here with endocrinologist, Dr. Elizabeth Stevens, and we both live with Type one diabetes. We're really looking forward to sharing these stories with you.
Send us a text Featured on this Episode: Julia Flaherty is the author and illustrator of "Rosie Becomes a Warrior," a children's book series designed to empower children with type 1 diabetes to live their happiest lives. Flaherty has been living with type 1 diabetes since she was ten years old and has been contributing to the diabetes space professionally for almost a decade while working as a marketer in various industries. She loves connecting with others touched by diabetes and discussi...
Send us a text Dr. Carla Greenbaum received her undergraduate and medical degrees at Brown University then pursued her endocrinology fellowship at University of Washington, where she continues as clinical faculty. She joined the Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) in 2000, where she is Director of the Center for Interventional Immunology, Diabetes Research Program and the BRI Clinical Research Center and a Member at BRI. Dr. Greenbaum serves on the Board of Directors for BRI and is a member of ...
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