Real Life Diabetes

Real Life Diabetes


Latest Episodes

#132: Lauren Cox | A Totally Different Ball Game
January 30, 2023

Lauren Cox, the first ever WNBA player living with Type 1 diabetes, did not let a T1D diagnosis at an early age keep her from reaching personal and professional goals. In this episode we discuss her d

#131: Jessica Landon | Embracing the New Normal
January 20, 2023

Jessica Landon, like many T1D parents, is doing her best to put a positive spin on the new “normal” life she and her family are living. In this episode we discuss how and why her family celebrate Lind

#130: Justin Eastzer | The Burning Man Experience
December 26, 2022

As we roll into the New Year, I’m reminded how living with Type 1 diabetes can make things a little challenging at times. In this episode, Justin shares how he wasn’t going to let his new diagnosis ke

#129: Valerie Cantella | The Gift of Good Enough
December 14, 2022

Valerie Cantella’s message, recovering perfectionist, resonates with me on SO many levels. In this episode we discuss how different phases of her life and diabetes management helped her recognize and

#128: Rachael Jacques | Did COVID Kick Her Dormant Diabetes into Action?
November 30, 2022

The connection between COVID and diabetes has been all over the news, but I hadn’t met anyone who can speak to this until interviewing Racheal Jacques. In this episode we discuss her family history of

#127: Rob Howe | Information is a Great Currency
November 16, 2022

It’s always nice to connect with someone equally as passionate as I am about serving our community. Rob Howe is a fellow podcast host and serial entrepreneur making a difference in the diabetes space.

#126: Lisa Hepner | The Human Trial
October 25, 2022

In June 2022, The Human Trial documentary film was released by writer and director, Lisa Hepner who was given unprecedented access to participants in the sixth ever embryonic stem cell trial in the wo

#125: Chad T. Lewis | Doing Diabetes Differently
October 06, 2022

Chad T. Lewis’ new book, “Doing Diabetes Differently: Empower a Healthier You,” breaks the mold of traditional diabetes care. In this episode, Lewis touches on his Type 1 diabetes journey and thoughts

#124: Nupur Lalvani | We’re All Sailing in the Same Boat
September 14, 2022

Can you imagine black ants being attracted to sugar as part of your diagnosis story? Well, today’s guest, Nupur Lalvani shares her Type 1 diabetes diagnosis and everything she has going on in her very

#123: Patricia Daiker | What Are You Willing to Do Today?
August 24, 2022

Seeing diabetes every day can develop denial and avoidance of the disease. In this episode, Patricia shares her journey to compassion for herself and other people living with this disease. She explain

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