LiveFree with T1D

The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast is now the Live Free with T1D Podcast!   Do you have a love-hate relationship with your CGM? That's been Jessica's experience. Jessica relies on her CGM to keep her blood sugars in range. And lately, Jessica finds that she has been paying a little too much attention to her CGM. In fact, she obsesses over it, causing her to make micro-corrections that sen...

The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast is changing it's name to Live Free with T1D !  Is going to work uncomfortable because your coworkers don't know anything about T1D? Or worse, do your coworkers think they know about diabetes, so they want to "help" you manage your blood sugars? With more people returning to the office, work has become a landmine for some people with type 1 diabetes. In this e...

How is your sleep with T1D? Do you wake up in the middle of the night to your CGM alerts and have trouble going back to sleep? Are you having trouble falling asleep because of anxiety about low blood sugar? Sleep is the bane of the existence for many folks with T1D, and it's something we don't talk enough about. In this episode, Dr. Mark coaches Nikki about how she can get better sleep with T1D. N...

Are you frustrated with your T1D management? Do you ever feel like your blood sugars are never in range enough? I know how frustrating it can be when you are working hard to manage T1D, but the results don't show your effort. It's like you are climbing a mountain and no matter what you do, you just can't get to the top. When you can meet your own expectations, diabetes burnout is never far be...

The format of this podcast is changing! When you listen to this episode it will sound a little different from what you have heard before—but not to worry! You'll still be getting the same high quality content around T1D + mental health. This episode of the podcast is an introduction to the new name and format! You'll get an overview of how to build your T1D stress management plan like a like...

I love getting questions from my listener's and recently, you've sent in some good ones! This episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast is dedicated to answering your questions. In this episode of my podcast, I answer questions about: ✔️ How to cope with new information about managing T1D more effectively ✔️ How to manage T1D with an unpredictable schedule  ✔️ How to create healt...

The holidays are here and you and I both know that T1D can make your relationships with others challenging during this time of year. To help you have a joyful holiday season with T1D along for the ride, we are going to the archives and bringing back one of the most popular episodes. This is the second episode in a 2-part series about boundaries and T1D. I know you've been there. I know you've...

The holidays are here and you and I both know that T1D can get in the way of your fun this time of year. To help you have a joyful holiday season with T1D along for the ride, we are going to the archives and bringing back a couple of the most popular episodes. This is the first episode in a 2-part series about boundaries and T1D. On this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist podcast, we t...

Going to see your endocrinologist can be intimidating. You have things that you want to talk about, but you may be wondering how to bring them up. There may be new technology, insulin, or other medications that you want to integrate into your diabetes management toolbox, but you are not sure how your endocrinologist will respond when you ask. On this episode of the podcast, I talk about how you ca...

When you feel limited in what you can it because of type 1 diabetes, it can lead to all kinds of emotional challenges. You feel resentful, stuck, and helpless. You feel like you have to make the impossible choice between eating foods you love and managing your diabetes. This conversation will give you hope! My guest on this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast is Ben Tzeel. Ben is a R egis...

  My guest on this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast  is Brooke Bennett. In January 2022, Brooke gave a TEDx Talk called Why the Price of Insulin is a Danger to Diabetics . This talk has more than 1 million views on YouTube and has helped Brooke find her voice. In this episode, Brooke tells us how her TEDx talk came to be and how she has used her platform to help people with T...

Low blood sugar is the nemesis of every person with type 1 diabetes. Lows are inconvenient, annoying, and can be scary. What happens when you have a severe low blood sugar? In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast, I talk about the physical and psychological impact of having a severe low blood sugar and I give you a 4-step plan you can use to help you recover psychologically if you eve...

My guest on this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast is  Aaron Kowalski. Aaron is an active runner AND the CEO of JDRF. In this episode, Aaron talks about his path to becoming the leader of the  world's largest nonprofit funder of type 1 diabetes research, and how he balances his responsibilities as CEO with his passion for running. Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It can...

Parenting a child who has T1D can be stressful. It takes patience, grit, and sense of humor. Just ask my guest on this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast. Stacey Simms a T1D mom. Her son Benny was diagnosed with T1D more than 15 years ago just before his 2nd birthday. In this episode, Stacey talks candidly about her experience parenting a son with T1D, how she is letting go, and how...

People with T1D tend to be creatures of habit. In some ways, this can be helpful. However, being a creature of habit can also get in the way of trying new things and expanding your diabetes management toolbox. In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast, you'll get some practical tips you can use to get out of your own way and be willing to expand your toolbox.   Diabetes Sucks and Y...

My guest on this episode of Th e Diabetes Psychologist Podcast  is Krystle Samai. Krystle has been living with T1D since she was 9 years old and she has participated in over 100 clinical trials in the diabetes space. In this episode, Krystle tells us about her experience with clinical trials and how they have helped her. She gives some tips about how you can get involved in the exciting world...

Dream big because you do do anything in life with T1D. This includes playing linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Just ask Brandon Green. Diagnosed with T1D a boy in Texas, football became part of his life at a young age. After playing for Rice University in Houston, he was drafted in 2003 by the Jacksonville Jaguars and then went on to play for the St. Louis Rams and the Seattle Seah...

My guest on this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast is Dave Walton, the CEO of the T1D Exchange. You have probably heard about the T1D Exchange and are curious about what they do. Dave breaks it down for us in this episode. You'll learn about the work that the T1D Exchange is doing to help doctors and people with diabetes better serve the T1D community. Thanks to Vertex Pharmaceuticals &...

In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast , I challenge you to think bigger about your life with T1D. You want to show up in the world, without letting diabetes get in the way. But we all know that, sometimes, it does. Identifying and living out your values can be the leverage you need to accomplish big things, without T1D stopping you. I show you how to use your values to your advantag...

In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast , I tell you why your diabetes is not special (even though you think it is!). You'll learn the reasons why you tell yourself that the stress you experience with T1D is different from everybody else's stress, and why telling yourself this story is not helpful. Then I'll give you some strategies you can use to see that your diabetes isn't special,...

In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast , I talk about why it takes work to manage the stress of living with T1D, and why putting in the work is an investment worth making. You have all kinds of excuses as to why you can't focus on your mental health, but none of them hold water. In this episode, I give you easy ways that you can invest in your emotional health with T1D and get a guar...

In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast , I talk about how you can think bigger in your life with T1D. Do you ever get fixated on NOT feeling burned out, stressed out, or overwhelmed with T1D? Working on your mental health in this way is important, but it is not enough. In this episode I talk about why getting rid of negative emotions is not enough, and I give you some practical tips...

In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast , I talk about how you can plan for managing T1D so that it doesn't get in your way. I'll give you some logistical tips and mindset hacks you can use so you can be prepared for anything T1D throws your way, without letting the stress and worry hold you back. After listening to this episode, you'll know exactly what you need to do to reduce the b...

In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast , I talk about what you can do if your therapist does not understand type 1 diabetes. I give you practical tips for helping your therapist learn about your experience with T1D so they can give you the support you need. After listening to this episode, you'll have the tools and resources to get the most out of therapy. Diabetes Sucks and You Can...

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