Embracing Diabetes, compassion, community and creativity
Hello, and welcome to Embracing Diabetes, a podcast that explores the many different ways people are living with diabetes in the world. Join Amy Stockwell and Dr Liz Stephens who met in 2010, wanting to meet people who were involved in different projects, work or creative endeavors and learn more about them and how diabetes has impacted their journey.
Episodes
45 episodes
Sweet Dreams: Navigating Sleep and Diabetes with Dr. Stacey Simon
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 resear...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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29:05
Navigating Diabetes with Clinical Pharmacist Brianna Patacini
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 imp...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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30:51
How to THRIVE with type one diabetes
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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:12
Liz & Amy catch up
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 bl...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:23
Empowering Women with Type 1 Diabetes with Dr. Anne Marie MacDonald
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 abou...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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22:40
Motivational Interviewing and Diabetes: A Deep Dive with Dr. Michael Fulop
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, emotiona...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:37
How to Stay Physically and Emotionally Healthy During the Holidays
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,...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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30:12
Rosie Becomes a Warrior, a children's book about type one diabetes
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 th...
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26:52
Unleashing Potential: How Lissie Poyner is Empowering People with Type 1 Diabetes
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 b...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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28:38
Pay or Die, a groundbreaking documentary
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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55:45
Insulin for Life, bringing necessary resources to individuals with diabetes
Featured on this Episode:Carol Atkinson, DirectorCarol, 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 activi...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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29:49
"Breaking Limits" A cinematic documentary, following the lives of Type 1 Diabetic extreme sports athletes
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 foll...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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39:20
"Bright Spots and Landmines," Essential Reading for People with Type One Diabetes
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 readin...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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29:21
T1 International's Impact on Diabetes Advocacy Worldwide
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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23:00
Catching Up with Liz and Amy
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 liste...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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18:39
Children with Diabetes are Friends for Life
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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29:49
Do you have diabetes, or does diabetes have you?
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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30:47
Diabetes Street Art and the Iconic Tin Man
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:BIOAfter surviving a diabetic coma...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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22:06
Why Words Matter for People with Diabetes
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 emot...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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40:20
Talking about Women's Health and Diabetes
Featured on the Episode:Jennifer Smith RD, LD, CDCESDirector of Lifestyle and NutritionRegistered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education SpecialistIntegrated Diabetes ServicesJennifer Smith, RD, LD, C...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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40:45
Diabetes Fashion Solutions with Skirt My Pump's Founder, Erin Calhoun-Dulaney
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 f...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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29:39
Learning how to love your "Diabetic Self"
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 comm...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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30:02
Mindfulness and meditation with Sam Tullman
"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 per...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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37:12
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Unstoppable: The Inspiring Journey of Elite Athlete w/ T1D Becky Furuta
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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37:30
"Listening Makes us Better Doctors." Great advice from a doctor on the front lines of diabetes care
On 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 trea...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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36:18
