Travel – Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast

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Diabetes is a grind. How are we supposed to live our lives? Count carbs, take some insulin and smile? That's funny. We know there's more to it. You do too! DiabetesDailyGrind.com gives a different kind of support. We're here to inspire people with diabetes to make the most of life. We want you to run marathons. We are dispelling hottub fears. We dish out hacks and diabetes confessions. We are not afraid of carbohydrates. Each podcast presents a new conversation between and a prospective guest pushing the diabetes envelope. For a preview of the show's content, check out DiabetesDailyGrind.com!

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Travel – Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast

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#67: Drew Butler | T1D Circus Acrobat, Snack Mom & World Traveler 31.07.2019 1:02:23

Traveling through multiple time zones with diabetes while being sedentary on the plane can be a lot to handle, but it didn’t keep Drew from his 12 month adventure across the globe. In this episode, he shares his mis-diagnosis, transitioning into life with T1D as a young adult, his love of circus acrobatics and lessons […]

#66: Bonnie & Jennifer Allen-Barron | A Gathering of Oklahoma T1D Dinosaurs 12.07.2019 1:02:58

Recently, Mayor David Holt declared a pride week in my home town of Oklahoma City. It made me think – do I know any LGBTQ T1Ds? Yep, and not only is she my friend, she is one of the only people I know that has had diabetes as long as I have – hence the […]

#65: Me, Myself & I | Looking Forward To What Lies Ahead 21.06.2019 31:59

In this episode I share a heartfelt message as to the future of Diabetes Daily Grind and the Real Life Diabetes Podcast now that I’m flying solo. CLICK HERE to make a tax deductible 501c3 charitable donation. All the cool kids are doing it.

#64: Crystal Bowersox | It’s Okay to be Angry, Just Don’t Stay There 22.05.2019 34:54

I take pride in being a friendly stalker and scored an impromptu interview with American Idol super star and fellow Type 1, Crystal Bowersox while she was traveling through Oklahoma City. Her show was killer and I shared the evening with dear friends (Erik & Teneka). We sang together, enjoyed pizza and clinked glasses while […]

#63: Erik & Teneka Williams | Hulk Sightings & Jiminy Cricket Life Saving Moments 06.05.2019 1:03:58

My adventure to Arkansas, as one of the first Real Life Diabetes “taking the show on the road”, was a smashing success. This couple had me tearing up within the first hour and laughing out loud at the same time. They were welcoming, kind, a ton of fun and not scared to share very personal […]

#61: Paloma Kemak | A Glamorous & Glittery Perspective on Life with T1D 20.03.2019 58:02

While on the road with the Real Life Diabetes podcast in Scottsdale, I had the pleasure of having dinner with Paloma Kemak (aka Glitter Glucose). Her story is very different from mine, but her diagnosis and overall mindset is entertaining and up-lifting. Paloma’s energy and ability to laugh while sharing her story is contagious and […]

#58: Future Olympian, Kate Hall | Going For The Gold 14.11.2018

Kate Hall, is like many of us in the diabetes community – unstoppable and she decided early on that Type 1 diabetes won’t keep her from pursuing her dreams. She is an inspiration to us all and does a phenomenal job sharing her story on the road to becoming a 2020 Olympian. BIO: Kate Hall […]

#52: Tonya Cameron, RN | Our Favorite Wellness Warrior Refreshes Resolutions 22.01.2018 1:11:23

In life, we meet people who leave us feeling lighter and rejuvenated–Tonya’s one of those people. Every word she speaks is embodied in her own life. She’s curious and open-minded, a professional student in healthy living. As a nurse at Wellness and Longevity (a functional medicine clinic in Oklahoma City), she works with patients daily […]

#50: Miss America, Nicole Johnson | A Life Of Advocacy After Wearing Diabetes On-Stage 13.11.2017 34:05

An hour before her emcee duties at the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center’s Connect+Cure Gala in OKC, Nicole Johnson joined us and shared her perspectives since winning Miss America in 1999. From the surprising career trajectory afterward, to dating and diabetes scenarios, we embraced the whole journey. Per the usual flow of the show, many laughs […]

#35: Elizabeth Rowley, T1International Founder | Everyone Deserves to Chase Their Dreams 13.12.2016

Diabetes is rough right? Even with a CGM and around the clock basal insulin from a pump, most days are still a grind! But staggeringly, across the globe insulin prices are accounting for up to 40% of monthly expenses, and people are walking 100 miles to get a prescription. Elizabeth Rowley, founder of T1International, is […]

#19: Amy McKinnon | Venturing Into Uncharted Vegan Territory… And Lower Insulin Levels 06.04.2016

Don’t they always say that Instagram brings people together? Actually, no, we’ve never heard anybody say that, but the rule applies when you’re vegan and have type 1 diabetes. Amy McKinnon, an Aussie originally, quit her job a few months back to explore the world, traveling the likes of Cuba, Peru, Mexico, and Ecuador. She and Ryan […]

#12: Kelly McKeever, RN, CDE & PWD | The Guide To Surviving The Holiday Gauntlet 29.11.2015

In the next month full of holiday occasions, the focus is on family, friends, and in reality, FOOD! When turning down pumpkin pie, fudge, and or a hottie tottie, we can sacrifice long-standing family relations. What’s the pancreas-deficient to do? We got your back, dishing out the best advice we’ve got built on the back […]

#8: Amber & Ryan from Maui | How to Travel, Surf, and be an Islander 12.08.2015

All in all, Amber and Ryan were pumped to cross paths on the island of Maui and share their traveling journeys to date. How do each of them deal with airport security? What do they eat in airports? Snacks? You know they both had snacks. At the time, Ryan had been on Maui for a month, […]