Drew's Daily Dose

From singing in Church to selling out stadiums, Marcia Hines has lived a life powered by rhythm, resilience and responsibility. In this episode, the Aussie icon opens up like never before—sharing the incredible story of leaving Boston at 16 to star in Hair, becoming a teenage mother in a foreign country, and carving out one of Australia’s most enduring music careers… all while quietly managing typ...

James Bracey is one of Australia’s most recognised sports presenters—fronting Channel Nine’s NRL and State of Origin coverage, plus Olympic Games coverage. But behind the scenes, James is also a father navigating the daily highs and lows of raising a daughter with type 1 diabetes. When Matilda (Tilly) was diagnosed at just two years old, James and his wife Margot were thrown into a world they knew...

What happens when your child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes—and you're both doctors, but still completely unprepared? In this raw and emotional episode, Drew sits down with the two people who were there from day one—his mum and dad, Jill and Brian Harrisberg. Both medical doctors, they open up like never before about what it was really like watching their son go from fit and thriving to chronic...

When Sarah Klau and Verity Simmons were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, they weren’t handed a playbook. No manual. No step-by-step. Just needles, uncertainty—and the choice to keep chasing their dreams, or not. In this powerful and heartwarming episode, two of Australia’s elite athletes sit down with Drew to unpack what it really takes to thrive with type 1 at the highest level of professional spo...

When Lisa Clark was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just five years old, her life—and her family's—changed forever. Managing the condition in the 1970s meant urine testing, stainless steel syringes, and a revolving door of hospital visits. But what followed is one of Australia’s most remarkable medical stories. Her father, Stanley Clark, an electronics engineer with zero medical background, took...

When paediatric nurse practitioner Lucy first stepped into the world of diabetes care, she thought it’d be a temporary gig. Just a break from the heartbreak of palliative care. But 24 years on, she’s become one of the most respected figures in the type 1 diabetes community—advocating for change, championing tech, and supporting thousands of families through the diagnosis that shakes their world. I...

When Steph Ratcliffe was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just 6 years old, she had no idea what was ahead of her. Scared of needles, disliked eating lollies, and suddenly facing a lifelong condition that required both of those things, daily. Steph’s journey was anything but simple. Her diagnosis didn't stop her. Instead, she went on to represent Australia on the biggest stage in the world, the O...

When Juliet Love fell seriously unwell during her second pregnancy, doctors chalked it up to gestational diabetes. But what followed was a misdiagnosis that took everyone by surprise, and catalysed a life-changing journey with type 1 diabetes. Juliet is a TV presenter, interior designer, health coach, and mum of two. And in this raw, powerful chat, she opens up about her surprise diagnosis, the te...

When Tyson Dale was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just 11 years old, his world turned upside down. Holidays were cut short, sport felt uncertain, and the road ahead looked bleak. But from that life-altering moment, Tyson and his powerhouse parents - Kirsten and Brad —rallied together to write a very different story. One of courage, commitment, and character. Now 16, Tyson is a rising basketbal...

When Jack Perkins was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the middle of his Supercars debut season, he was told his racing career was over. That his time behind the wheel was done. But Jack didn’t let the diagnosis define him—instead, he got to work. He secretly managed his diabetes for years, passed medicals with borrowed urine, and chased his childhood dream of standing on the podium at Bathurst....

When Paddy McCartin was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just eight years old, his world shifted—but his passion for footy never wavered. Despite ongoing battles with diabetes and a career-ending series of concussions, Paddy carved out a remarkable AFL journey that took him from Geelong to the Sydney Swans and back into the hearts of the diabetes community. In this episode, Paddy opens up about t...

When Rod Kafer was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 15, he was told he’d never play rugby again. That it was too dangerous. That his dream of putting on the Wallabies jersey was over. But Rod didn’t just ignore that advice—he used it as fuel to forge a legendary career representing Australia on the world stage. In this episode, we dive deep into Rod’s journey—from diagnosis to debut—and the minds...

Dear Diabetes is a segment like no other. In each episode of the Drew’s Daily Dose Podcast, guests read a personal letter they’ve written to their diabetes, reflecting on the highs, lows, lessons, and emotional weight of living with type 1. Some are angry. Some are grateful. All are deeply honest. This trailer gives you a taste of what to expect from this powerful, recurring feature—real voices, r...

Welcome to Season 1 of the Drew’s Daily Dose Podcast—a show where we dive deep into the human experience through the lens of diabetes, health, and meaningful connection. This season features 12 powerful episodes with incredible guests who open up about the realities of life with diabetes, the pursuit of purpose, and how we can all show up more fully—mentally, physically, and emotionally. Expect ra...