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Abstract VT54. HR, Jam Bands, and Empathy with Mark HeymanEpisode 54's guest is Mark Heyman, a HR consultant, former lawyer, and entrepreneur. Mark founded HR Happens, a fractional HR business operating out of Burlington, VT.Tune in to hear Mark’s remarkable career journey, his firsthand account of 9/11, and how he’s transformed trauma into a deep well of empathy and perspective.Also, make sure to check out Abstract VT's social media or master playlist on Spotify to see the tunes Mark chose to play on air.2025-07-2442 min
LiveFree with T1D#252: The Hardest Question T1D Parents Face: Do I Test My Child?In this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Cynthia, who’s lived with type 1 diabetes since she was 19. Cynthia reflects on how a lack of mental health support at diagnosis contributed to years of struggling with bulimia—something she now speaks openly about to help others.
The second half of the conversation focuses on parenting with diabetes. Cynthia’s daughter is almost eight, and the decision about whether or not to screen her for T1D antibodies is weighing heavily on her. She walks through the emotional complexity, the uncertainty of the results, and how the conversation around screeni...2025-06-2644 minLiveFree with T1D#251: Fatherhood Messed With His Blood Sugars (and What He Did About It)In this episode, Dr. Mark catches up with Anthony—who recently became a dad for the first time. As exciting as new parenthood is, it brought a wave of new challenges to his diabetes management. Anthony opens up about how the stress and sleep deprivation of caring for a newborn impacted his insulin needs and his mindset, and how that shift affected his relationship.
Together, they explore how to plan for unpredictability, communicate more clearly with a partner, and keep diabetes from taking over precious time with family. Whether you’re a parent with T1D or think...2025-06-1940 min
Is Butter a Carb? | T1D, Nutrition, & Health Conversations06. Overcoming T1D overwhelm and fear of lows with Dr. Mark HeymanIn this episode, Dr. Mark Heyman and I discuss the common challenges with mental health and T1D. We chat about the importance of integrating psychological support into diabetes management, the overwhelming feelings often associated with T1D, and the fear of low blood sugar. You'll learn why these feelings are so prominent with T1D, strategies for overcoming fear and burnout, the importance of community support, and the necessity of understanding what you can control in their diabetes journey.If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much...2025-06-1839 minLiveFree with T1D#250: She Had Confidence in Everything—Except DiabetesIn this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Meg, a registered dietitian who’s lived with type 1 diabetes for 26 years. For much of her life, Meg kept diabetes in the background—taking insulin, but never really accepting the condition or believing she could manage it well. She avoided her pump and CGM, skipped checks, and did everything she could to hide diabetes from others.
A hospitalization in 2016 changed everything.
With honesty and humor, Meg shares how that wake-up call helped her take ownership of her T1D—and how, step by step, she rebuilt her confidence and tr...2025-06-1236 minLiveFree with T1D#249: From Ignoring T1D to Obsessing Over ItIn this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Kevin, who’s lived with type 1 diabetes for over 30 years. For most of that time, diabetes was in the background—until a sudden complication forced him to pay attention.
After developing diabetic retinopathy, Kevin overhauled everything. He cleaned up his diet, started using a closed-loop system, and brought his A1C down by more than 3 points. But his success came with a new challenge: burnout.
Now, Kevin checks his CGM obsessively. He micromanages every number. And he feels like if he doesn’t stay perfect, he could lose everyt...2025-06-0546 minLiveFree with T1D#248: He Woke Up Feeling Human AgainIn this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Mike, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 12 while living in a children’s home. With a family history of T1D—including four siblings who were also diagnosed—Mike learned early how to follow the rules. But decades later, burnout, unrecognized lows, and emotional exhaustion caught up with him.
In this honest and eye-opening conversation, Mike shares the turning point that changed everything: discovering Loop. He explains how automated insulin delivery gave him back his sleep, his mental clarity, and his family life—and why he’s now helping ot...2025-05-2959 minLiveFree with T1D#247: Diagnosed Abroad and Taking Her Life BackIn this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Crystal, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes while living abroad in Iceland. Navigating a new diagnosis in a foreign healthcare system was overwhelming, but Crystal’s story is one of resilience and adaptability. She shares how she leaned on her community, tackled the emotional ups and downs of her diagnosis, and found ways to continue traveling and building her business without letting diabetes limit her. If you’ve ever worried that T1D would get in the way of your dreams, this conversation will inspire you to see what's possible.
Grab...2025-05-2233 minLiveFree with T1D#246: Living with T1D in a War Zone: Lessons in ResilienceIn this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Sasha, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just weeks before war broke out in Ukraine. Suddenly, Sasha faced not only a new diagnosis but also the terrifying reality of managing her health in a country at war.
Sasha shares how she adapted to shortages of supplies, how she stayed connected to her values even when fear was high, and the unexpected ways living in a war zone changed how she sees diabetes and life itself.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re waiting for things to be "perf...2025-05-1541 minLiveFree with T1D#245: When Ignoring Diabetes Stops WorkingIn this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Trent, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 40 years. Growing up in the 1980s, Trent’s parents focused on helping him feel “normal”—but over time, he discovered that ignoring the reality of T1D came at a cost. He shares the emotional journey of learning to balance resilience with humility, the challenges of navigating life transitions like college and parenthood with diabetes, and how he grapples with the constant mental burden of managing T1D. If you've ever felt like you're carrying an invisible weight—or wondered how to reconcile living fully with...2025-05-0838 minLiveFree with T1D#244: What Happens When T1D Burnout Collides with Parenting?In this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Casey, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 25 years. Casey was misdiagnosed with type 2 in his mid-20s, leading to a year of frustration, failure, and worsening symptoms before he got the correct diagnosis. That experience shaped how he approached T1D, and later, how he supported his son, who tested positive for antibodies and eventually developed type 1 himself.
Casey opens up about the emotional toll of T1D, his challenges with skin reactions to diabetes tech, and the overwhelm that makes consistent management feel impossible. Together, he and...2025-05-0147 minLiveFree with T1D#243: Why Accepting T1D Is Harder Than You ThinkIn this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Kristen, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 17—just months before graduating high school. The adjustment was rocky. Fear of lows led Kristen to stop taking insulin entirely during her honeymoon phase, and eventually, she ended up in the hospital again with DKA.
That second hospital stay marked a turning point. Kristen began to accept her diagnosis, change her mindset, and reframe how she saw insulin—not as something to fear, but as something that keeps her alive and thriving.
Now 19, Kristen is learning to trust technology, navi...2025-04-2445 minLiveFree with T1D#242: Balancing Safety and FreedomIn this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Katherine, a registered nurse who has lived with type 1 diabetes since childhood, and who faces the rare challenge of having seizures at blood sugars as high as 60. Katherine shares how this reality has forced her to intentionally keep her blood sugars high, especially during exercise and horseback riding, to avoid potentially dangerous lows. She talks about how her service dog Blaze has given her more safety and independence, but also about the mental burden and emotional toll that managing T1D takes every day. Through coaching, Katherine explores how to find freedom...2025-04-1747 minLiveFree with T1D#241: What Happens When You Stop Believing You Can’tn this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Molly, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just before her fifth birthday. For years, Molly felt stuck — overwhelmed by the burden of T1D, isolated from others, and convinced she couldn’t manage it. That belief kept her from asking for help, and made every step of care feel like an uphill battle.
With time, therapy, and support, Molly has started rewriting her story. She’s learning to move past old patterns, sit with discomfort (even those dreaded lows), and take meaningful steps to prioritize her health — especially as she prepares...2025-04-1043 minLiveFree with T1D#240: Stuck HIGH on PurposeIn this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Kerri, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 44 years. For most of that time, fear wasn’t part of her story — until a string of nighttime seizures changed everything. Now, Kerri avoids going low at all costs. She under-boluses, keeps her blood sugars high on purpose, and feels trapped by the anxiety that’s taken over her decision-making. Kerri's story is raw and relatable. If fear of lows has crept into your life, this conversation will hit home.
Click HERE to get your FREE copy of Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle...2025-04-0349 minLiveFree with T1D#239: The Hidden Cost of “Perfect” Diabetes ManagementIn this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Lauren, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly 20 years. Her journey has taken her from coasting high to avoid lows as a kid, to feeling overwhelmed by how much she thinks about diabetes now. We talk about her resistance to changing diabetes tech, the mental toll of constantly managing blood sugars, and how she's working to find a balance between staying in range and living her life.
Click HERE to get your FREE copy of Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It (just cover shipping).2025-03-2740 minLiveFree with T1D#237: How One Severe Low Changed EverythingIn this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Anthony, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 19 years. His journey has taken him from a hands-off approach to a complete transformation after a life-threatening low blood sugar event. We talk about his resistance to diabetes technology, how a severe hypo forced him to change, and the role his wife played in helping him rebuild trust in his diabetes management.
Click HERE to get your FREE copy of Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It (just cover shipping).2025-03-1346 minLiveFree with T1D#236: Overcoming Fear & Finding BalanceIn this episode, Dr. Mark talk with Cynthia, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly 30 years. She shares her diagnosis story, the fear-based messages she received from doctors, and how those words have stuck with her ever since. They dive into the realities of managing diabetes while working in a high-pressure career, the mental energy it takes to "hide" diabetes, and how she’s working through the anxiety of complications.
Click HERE to get your FREE copy of Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It (just cover shipping)2025-03-0643 minLiveFree with T1D#235: Overcoming Hypo Anxiety & Taking Back ControlIn this episode, Dr. Mark sits down with Oliver, who has been living with type 1 diabetes for 20 years. They talk about the mental and emotional challenges that come with diabetes, from the constant “kid on your shoulder” to the anxiety around lows and exercise. Oliver shares his experiences as an athlete and entrepreneur, the lessons he’s learned from severe hypos, and how he’s built a mindset of acceptance rather than resistance.
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2025-02-2738 minLiveFree with T1D#234: From Hiding T1D to Owning ItWhat was life with type 1 diabetes like before home glucose meters, fast-acting insulin, or CGMs? In this episode, Dr. Mark talks to Bob, who has been living with T1D for over five decades. Diagnosed in 1972, Bob takes us through his journey of navigating college, sports, and a career with little guidance on diabetes management. He opens up about how he used to keep his diabetes a secret at work, how a major complication changed everything, and how he went from staying quiet to becoming an advocate—including introducing President Biden at the White House.
Click HERE to...2025-02-2037 minLiveFree with T1D#233: From Rebellion to Resilience with Type 1 DiabetesAlex was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the middle of another medical crisis—hospitalized with bacterial meningitis at age 12, he had no idea what was coming. Like many teens, he struggled with acceptance, ignored his diabetes, and paid the price with multiple hospital visits. But after moving out on his own, he had a wake-up call.
Click HERE to get your FREE copy of Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It (just cover shipping)2025-02-1344 minLiveFree with T1D#232: Letting Go of Perfectionism in Diabetes ManagementManaging type 1 diabetes comes with a lot of mental weight, and for many, that includes the pressure to be perfect. In this episode, I talk with Saci, who was diagnosed at a young age and spent years struggling with food obsession, restrictive eating, and the fear of "getting it wrong." She shares her journey of overcoming an all-or-nothing mindset, how education and community support helped her, and practical steps that anyone can take to release the grip of perfectionism in diabetes management.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How early messages about food shaped her rel...2025-02-0633 minLiveFree with T1D#231: Navigating T1D Through Pregnancy, Motherhood & BeyondManaging type 1 diabetes is never easy, but add pregnancy, motherhood, and a demanding career to the mix—and the mental load can feel overwhelming.
In this episode, Dr, Mark sits down with Kate, a diabetes educator, registered nurse, and mom from Australia who has lived with T1D for 20 years. She opens up about:
✅ Her unexpected diagnosis as a teenager and how she adapted✅ The mental side of managing diabetes through pregnancy and postpartum✅ The pressure to “do it all” as a mom with T1D—and how she set boundaries to protect her health...2025-01-3048 minLiveFree with T1D#230: Thriving with T1D as a High Achiever
In this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Syreen, a researcher in women’s health and epidemiologist who has been living with T1D for over 25 years. Their conversation dives into the journey of navigating T1D as a high achiever, the impact of diabetes on career and personal development, and the role of technology and support systems in thriving with diabetes.
Syreen shares her personal journey, from being diagnosed at age seven with parents who were physicians, to balancing diabetes management through high school, college, and a demanding professional life. She opens up about the emotion...2025-01-2337 minLiveFree with T1D#229: Living with Type 1 Diabetes in IndiaIn this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Deeksha, a counseling psychologist from India who has been living with T1D for 25 years. This conversation dives into the unique challenges of managing T1D in India, a country where access to diabetes care, technology, and mental health support is limited.
Deeksha shares her personal journey, from being diagnosed at the age of four in a small town with limited resources to becoming a passionate advocate for mental health in diabetes care. She talks about the emotional toll of managing diabetes, the fear of complications, and the importance of balan...2025-01-1644 minLiveFree with T1D#228: A Fresh Start: Sharing My Story with T1DWelcome to the all-new format of LiveFree with T1D Podcast. I’m excited to introduce a new approach to the podcast for 2025. Most episodes this year will feature real conversations with people living with type 1 diabetes, exploring their stories, celebrating their wins, and providing coaching for their biggest challenges. You’ll also hear invaluable tips on managing diabetes and keeping blood sugars in range.
To kick things off, I’m pulling an episode from the archives where I share my personal journey with T1D. Listen in as I talk all about my experiences, challenges, and victories—and...2025-01-0928 minLiveFree with T1D#227: Setting Goals for 2025As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to focus on setting goals that inspire confidence, clarity, and control in your life with type 1 diabetes. In this special episode, I’m sharing the replay of ReImagine T1D, a free virtual event where we explored how to create meaningful goals for 2025.
You’ll learn:🎯 How to define what success looks like for you in the new year.🛠️ A proven framework for setting realistic, actionable goals.💡 Strategies to manage T1D stress so you can focus on what matters most.
This episode is more t...2025-01-0251 minLiveFree with T1D#226: Boundaries with T1D (Part 2)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 had that friend or family member - even a doctor - who tries to be helpful but crosses t...2024-12-2624 minLiveFree with T1D#225: Boundaries with T1D (Part 1)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, we talk about your boundaries with T1D and with yourself. Do you let T1D take up too much energy, or do...2024-12-1923 minLiveFree with T1D#224: Navigating T1D at SchoolIn this episode, Dr. Mark chats with Sarah, founder of Thrive with T1D, about her journey with type 1 diabetes, her mission to help others, and her unique perspective as both an educator and health coach. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as an adult, Sarah shares her personal story, her reflections on what it means to live well with T1D, and how she helps others thrive, regardless of their age or stage in life.
Key Topics Discussed:
Sarah’s Diagnosis Journey: From gestational diabetes to an unexpected T1D diagnosis during motherhood.
Living with T1D: How...2024-12-1237 minLiveFree with T1D#223: A Discussion About Why Diabetes SucksIn this episode, Dr. Mark dives into a discussion about his book, Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It, sharing the origin story behind the book and its key takeaways. He explores the dual realities of diabetes—acknowledging its challenges while embracing tools and strategies to live with confidence. Dr. Heyman also answers listener questions and provides practical insights into managing diabetes-related highs, lows, and the mental and emotional toll.2024-12-0556 minLiveFree with T1D#222: Can Gratitude and T1D Co-exist?In this special Thanksgiving episode, Dr. Mark explores the power of gratitude—even in the face of life’s challenges, like living with type 1 diabetes. Instead of focusing on being grateful for diabetes, Dr. Mark encourages listeners to shift their perspective and find gratitude in other areas of life. Through a simple yet powerful practice, you’ll learn how to see beyond the “beach ball” of diabetes that often dominates your view and recognize the beauty, joy, and positivity that coexist alongside it.2024-11-2815 minLiveFree with T1D#221: How to Stop Buying Into Unhelpful Thoughts About T1DIn this episode, Dr. Mark explores how our thoughts about diabetes can either help or hinder us. Using relatable metaphors like shopping at Target, he illustrates how we often "buy" unhelpful thoughts without realizing it—and how this impacts our mental health.
Dr. Mark shares practical strategies for identifying and reframing unhelpful thoughts, like recognizing them as just thoughts and choosing whether to engage with them. He explains how to set these thoughts "back on the shelf" without pushing them away or letting them dominate your life.
Through these insights, you’ll learn how to redu...2024-11-2138 minLiveFree with T1D#220: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of CGMsIn this episode, Dr. Mark dives into the ups and downs of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and their impact on life with type 1 diabetes. While CGMs have made it easier to monitor blood sugar and feel more in control, they also come with challenges that affect mental health. Dr. Mark explores how untrustworthy readings, constant data, and public attention can cause anxiety and overwhelm. He shares practical strategies to help manage these stressors, including setting healthy boundaries, adjusting alerts, and learning when to trust your readings. These tools can empower you to use CGM technology confidently, helping you find...2024-11-1419 minLiveFree with T1D#219: Extend Your Panic Runway In this episode, Dr. Mark dives into the idea of expanding your “panic runway”—the time it takes to go from calm to panic when low blood sugar strikes. He breaks down how this common reaction can feel overwhelming and explores how creating more space between anxiety and panic can give us the control we need to handle lows calmly. Dr. Mark shares practical strategies to help you stay grounded, including grounding exercises, visualization, and self-talk scripts. He explains how these tools can empower you to react with confidence, keeping panic at bay and helping you live with more freedom...2024-11-0717 minLiveFree with T1D#218: T1D is NOT a Full Time JobIn this episode, Dr. Mark dives into the idea that managing diabetes is a full-time job. He challenges this common narrative, exploring how the language we use can make diabetes feel even more overwhelming than it needs to be. Dr. Mark shares practical tips to lighten the mental load and explains how changing our perspective can empower us to live with more freedom and flexibility.
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2024-10-3119 min
Beyond the BolusMind Over Diabetes: A Psychologist’s Take on the Freedom of Omnipod® 5 for iPhone (featuring Mark Heyman, PhD CDCES)The guest on this episode has an ongoing commercial relationship with Insulet, and Insulet has paid a fee for their participation in this podcast. In this Beyond the Bolus episode, Mark Heyman, PhD CDCES, shares his experience using the Omnipod 5 App for iPhone as part of the limited market release (LMR). Dr. Heyman discusses this system's new features and how these have benefited his mental well-being and reduced his diabetes distress. Dive in to hear how the Omnipod 5 App for iPhone could help enhance your patient's diabetes management! 2024-10-2938 minLiveFree with T1D#217: I Can't Believe My Endo Asked Me This QuestionIn this episode, Dr. Mark shares a personal story from his early days managing T1D and why trying to explain every high blood sugar isn’t helpful. Learn why focusing on individual highs can leave you feeling guilty and defensive—and how accepting that highs are a part of life with T1D can help you feel more empowered. Dr. Mark also explains how healthcare providers can ask better questions to truly support people living with diabetes.
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Click HERE for a FREE re...2024-10-2419 minLiveFree with T1D#216: The Worst Advice I've HeardIn this episode, Dr. Mark tackles one of the worst pieces of advice for people with T1D waiting until you're "ready" to make changes. Learn why waiting for the right moment may be keeping you stuck, and how taking action, even when you're uncomfortable, is key to progress.
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Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.2024-10-1719 minLiveFree with T1D#215: I Want You To Be Scared Of Lows Your fear of lows serves a very important function. It prompts you to take action and keep yourself safe. However, this same fear can also keep you stuck. In this episode, I talk about the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy fear of low blood sugar.
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Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.2024-10-1020 minLiveFree with T1D#214: Diabetes Still Sucks (2.5 years later)!On this episode, I look back at the past 2.5 years since my book, Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It, was published. You'll hear insights as to why I wrote this book, what I've learned since publishing the book, and the thing that surprised me the most.
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Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.2024-10-0317 minLiveFree with T1D#213: Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It (Chapter 12)This is the final episode of a 13 part series on the podcast where each week, I share with you a chapter of 'Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It on the podcast.
This week, you'll hear Chapter 12, where you'll start to think about how to live beyond in your life with T1D.
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Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.2024-09-2604 minLiveFree with T1D#212: Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It (Chapter 11)This is episode #12 of a 13 part series on the podcast where each week, I share with you a chapter of 'Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It on the podcast.
This week, you'll hear Chapter 11, where you'll get tips on how to figure out if you need professional mental health support around T1D.
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Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.2024-09-1911 minLiveFree with T1D#211: Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It (Chapter 10)This is episode #11 of a 13 part series on the podcast where each week, I share with you a chapter of 'Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It on the podcast.
This week, you'll hear Chapter 10, where you'll learn how to deal with the really tough stuff that T1D can throw your way.
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Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.2024-09-1222 minLiveFree with T1D#210: Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It (Chapter 9)This is episode #10 of a 13 part series on the podcast where each week, I share with you a chapter of 'Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It on the podcast.
This week, you'll hear Chapter 9, where you'll learn why community is so important for your emotional health with T1D.
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Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.2024-09-0525 minLiveFree with T1D#209: Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It (Chapter 8)This is episode #9 of a 13 part series on the podcast where each week, I share with you a chapter of 'Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It on the podcast.
This week, you'll hear Chapter 8, where you'll learn how to lead with action instead of letting your emotions call the shots.
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Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.2024-08-2921 min
The Burning Hammer Podcast90. Who Is The Anti Paul Heyman?On this episode of the podcast, the boys outline how they think the bloodline story is going to play out over the next few months including when Roman will face Solo, when Paul Heyman will return, when Rock will challenge Roman, plus more! Check Out Our Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-burning-hammerJoin Our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/TheBurningHammerFollow Us On Social Media!X: https://twitter.com/theburnthammerInstagram: https://instagram.com/theburninghammerTikTok: https://tiktok.com/theb...2024-08-2659 minLiveFree with T1D#208: Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It (Chapter 7)This is episode #8 of a 13 part series on the podcast where each week, I share with you a chapter of 'Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It on the podcast.
This week, you'll hear Chapter 7, where you'll learn the practical tools you need to handle the stress of life with T1D.
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Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.2024-08-2243 minLiveFree with T1D#207: Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It (Chapter 6)This is episode #7 of a 13 part series on the podcast where each week, I share with you a chapter of 'Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It on the podcast.
This week, you'll hear Chapter 6, which is about why putting in the work to manage your diabetes actually makes life with T1D a lot less stressful.
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Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.2024-08-1522 minLiveFree with T1D#206: Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It (Chapter 5)This is episode #6 of a 13 part series on the podcast where each week, I share with you a chapter of 'Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It on the podcast.
This week, you'll hear Chapter 5, which is about how, with T1D, control is not always the answer.
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Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.
2024-08-0821 minLiveFree with T1D#201: Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It (Introduction)
Each week for the next three months on the podcast, you will receive one chapter of 'Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It'. This week, you'll get the Introduction, where you'll hear Dr. Mark's story, why he wrote this book, and how to get the most out of listening to it.
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Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.2024-07-0419 min
The Healthy Diabetic#184: Diabetes Sucks - Dr. Mark HeymanHey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.Have you ever been curious why you hate Diabetes? Well, Dr. Mark Heyman Diabetes Psychologist tells us the real truth of how to deal with anxiety, guilt, sorrow, and feeling of sadness with Diabetes. Such a powerful episode with Dr. Heyman! Dr. Heyman's Resources:WebsiteDiabetes Sucks & You Can Handle It - AmazonInstagramMy...2024-04-0559 minLiveFree with T1D#158: Dr. Mark's August 2023 T1D Management: Going Off the GridEach month, I reflect on my biggest wins, learnings, and challenges over the past 30 days with type 1 diabetes. Come along for the ride as I give you a recap of the highs and lows of my diabetes management in August 2023!
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Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It can now be purchased on my website, www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram @thediabetespsychologist and join The Diabetes Psychologist Community on Facebook.2023-09-0725 minLiveFree with T1D#156: Exploring the 'Disability' Label in T1DIn this episode, Dr. Mark dives into the often debated topic: is T1D a "disability"? While the dictionary has its definition, the real impact lies in how such a label affects our emotional well-being and self-perception. Join Dr. Mark as he offers guidance, discusses with Andrea about her experience in job applications, and uncovers ways to provide clarity on this intriguing topic.
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Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It can now be purchased on my website, www.the...2023-08-2430 minLiveFree with T1D#154: A1C vs TIR: Let's Break it DownIn this episode, we're breaking down some important topics that touch the lives of every T1D out there: A1C and time-in-range (TIR).
Topics Discussed:
Dr. Mark's own experiences sharing his TIR on Instagram and the community's response.
The interesting contrast between the comfort levels when discussing TIR and A1C, both personally and in the T1D community.
An in-depth conversation with Grace, who, like many others, feels more open about discussing TIR than A1C.
We delve into why sharing A1C can feel more loaded than sharing TIR and why this might...2023-08-1031 minLiveFree with T1D#153: Dr. Mark's July 2023 T1D Management: Trying a New Insulin PumpEach month, I reflect on my biggest wins, learnings, and challenges over the past 30 days with type 1 diabetes. Come along for the ride as I give you a recap of the highs and lows of my diabetes management in July 2023!
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Help and Hope Happen HereChandra Heyman will talk about her TALKING ANGELS Non-Profit, which focuses on providing comfort blankets to pediatric and other cancer patients to help them deal with the pain of their individual treatment ordeals.After her mother was in hospice care and passed away in 2018, Chandra Heyman decided to start a Non-Profit called TALKING ANGELS. Her non-profit provides Comfort Blankets to both pediatric and older cancer patients as one way to cope with the pain that they go through during their individual treatments. Chandra has distributed 4000 blankets to these patients and hopes to continue to help others who have to go through such a difficult process. 2023-07-2138 minLiveFree with T1D#149: Dr. Mark's June 2023 T1D Management: My Diaversary and Forgetting My Pump At HomeEach month, I reflect on my biggest wins, learnings, and challenges over the past 30 days with type 1 diabetes. Come along for the ride as I give you a recap of the highs and lows of my diabetes management in June 2023!
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Type 1 In Midlife: Support for Women with Type 1 Diabetes Facing Perimenopause, Menopause, Hormonal Changes, Insulin Resistance, Weight Gain, and Blood Sugar StrugglesEp 6 - Riding the Waves of Diabetes: Conquering Fear and Embracing Life with Dr. Mark Heyman Dr. Mark Heyman is a diabetes psychologist and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. He is the CEO of the Center for Diabetes & Mental Health (CDMH) in San Diego. He is passionate about providing diabetes education and evidence-based mental health treatment and online programs to people with diabetes. Mark received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University and completed his psychology internship at the UCSD School of Medicine. He is the host of the Live Free with T1D podcast (formerly known as The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast) and the author of Diabetes Sucks and You...2023-06-1942 minLiveFree with T1D#146: Embracing Imperfection in Your T1D ManagementHave you ever found yourself chasing after perfection in your diabetes management, only to be met with the humbling reality that your blood sugars don't always go according to plan?
For someone with an analytic mind, this realization can be a harsh reality. In other areas of your life, things behave in a predictable manner. But T1D doesn't always play fair.
In this week's episode of the LiveFree with T1D podcast, Dr. Mark coaches Josh—an engineer who discovers the art of accepting imperfection in the face of an unpredictable condition: type 1 diabetes.
...2023-06-1532 minLiveFree with T1D#144: Dr. Mark's May 2023 T1D Management: Vacation and a Pump on the FritzEach month, I reflect on my biggest wins, learnings, and challenges over the past 30 days with type 1 diabetes. Come along for the ride as I give you a recap of the highs and lows of my diabetes management in May 2023!
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Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It can now be purchased on my website, www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram @thediabetespsychologist and join The Diabetes Psychologist Community on Facebook.2023-06-0131 minLiveFree with T1D#129: How to Move Past Your Fear of InsulinDo you want to be a guest and get coaching on a future episode of this podcast? Click HERE to apply!
Does taking insulin ever scare you? Do you ever find yourself second-guessing how much insulin to take?
Insulin is the only way to manage T1D. Without insulin, your blood sugar will go high and scary things will start to happen pretty quickly. But even though insulin is a life-saving hormone for people with T1D, for some people, taking the correct amount of insulin can be terrifying.
In this episode, I coach Rac...2023-02-2331 minLiveFree with T1D#128: How to Get the Support You Need at Work with T1DDo you want to be a guest and get coaching on a future episode of this podcast? Click HERE to apply!
Do you ever feel like the odd person out at work because you have T1D?
We all know that you can do any job with T1D, but those raised eyebrows and passive-aggressive comments still sting. And they can make going to work while managing T1D a stressful experience.
In this episode, I coach Natasha about how to set boundaries with her co-workers around her diabetes management. As she i...2023-02-1633 minLiveFree with T1D#125: How to Set Boundaries Around T1D with Your CoworkersThe 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 episode, Dr. Mark coaches Tarra on how she can deal with a coworker who thinks he knows it all about T1D. After returning to the office, t...2023-01-2630 minLiveFree with T1D#124: Strategies to Get Better Sleep with T1DHow 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. Nikki says that she has not gotten a full night's sleep in more than 30 years and T1D...2023-01-1931 minLiveFree with T1D#123: Why Your Expectations for Yourself are (Probably) Too HighAre 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 behind.
It this episode, Dr. Mark coaches Ernie about how setting reasonable expectations for himself around his blood sugars can help re...2023-01-1232 minLiveFree with T1D#121: Ask Dr. MarkI 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 healthy diabetes habits that stick
Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It can now be purchased on Amazon or on my website, www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book. Follow The Diabetes Ps...2022-12-2917 min
Audiobook Samples from Solid GoldDiabetes Sucks | Dr Mark HeymanAnd You Can Handle It
Written by Mark Heyman PHD CDCES
Narrated by the Author
An actionable toolkit to help you manage the emotional burden of type 1 diabetes written by a psychologist who knows firsthand how much T1D sucks.
Life with T1D is unpredictable and filled with never-ending work, leading to overwhelm and burnout. Diabetes gets even more challenging when you believe you can’t handle this stress.
In this guide to navigating the emotional challenges of T1D, Dr. Mark Heyman shows how life becomes easier when you ac...2022-11-2404 min
This is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 161: Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It, with Dr. Mark HeymanDr. Mark Heyman, author of Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It, joins us to talk about mental health + type 1 diabetes. As a T1D himself, clinical psychologist, and certified diabetes care and education specialist, Dr. Mark is equipped to help you handle your mental health concerns as related to T1D.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesWhat to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow...2022-09-1330 min