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T1DeterminedT1D & Ultra Endurance with Roddy RiddleToday I talk with T1D Ultra Endurance Athlete, the one and only Roddy Riddle. Roddy is a former International cyclist who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the late age of 40. In 2013, he ran the Marathon Des Sables Ultra Marathon, which is a 154-mile race in the Sahara Desert of Morocco. In 2016, he first attempted the Arctic 6633 Ultra Marathon, which is a 352-mile race in the Yukon of Canada, pulling out only 70 miles from the finish line. One year later in 2017, he returned to become the first Scotsman and first T1D to finish...
2026-01-221h 00
T1DeterminedT1D & Goggins with Arnie BunchToday, I talk with T1D Endurance Runner Arnie Bunch. Diagnosed in 1992 at the age of five, Arnie has been navigating life with type 1 diabetes for decades. He holds a true passion for endurance sports, which recently included completing three full marathons as well as the 4x4x48 David Goggins Challenge. Today, we dive deep into Arnie's completion of the 4x4x48, which means running 4 miles at the top of the hour every 4 hours for 48 hours, resulting in running 48 miles total within two days. Arnie's Social– @type_run_diabetic – As we buil...
2025-12-111h 29
T1DeterminedT1D & Mountaineering with Dr. Rachel SmithDr. Rachel Smith is a medical doctor and a pioneering mountaineer from Belfast. At just 28, Rachel is aiming to make history as the first woman with Type 1 Diabetes to summit Mt. Vinson, Antarctica's highest peak. Diagnosed just before her third birthday, Rachel was the first child in Northern Ireland to use an insulin pump and has since conquered the highest peaks in South America, Africa, and Australia. She's now preparing to endure two weeks in Antarctica's extreme conditions while attempting to climb her fourth summit of the Seven Summits. Follow Rachel...
2025-11-201h 00
T1DeterminedT1D & Hiking with Dr. Rob RiceDr. Rob Rice is a Professor and Chair of the Graduate Program in Mental Health Counseling at St. John Fisher University, where his research focuses on integrating technology, like video games, with mental health treatment for young people. As an athlete, Dr. Rice was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 37. Learning to manage this late diagnosis with his passion for the outdoors, he has since climbed over 100 mountains, including all 46 Adirondack High Peaks, becoming an ADK 46er at the age of 46. Dr. Rice is the author of multiple books. Today, part of our d...
2025-10-211h 15
Untold TalesEpisode 183 - A Voice in the WildernessThe Voice in the Wilderness: What if there really was a god, and she was a manipulative, egotistical bully?This story is written by Don Muchow, the first man to complete a cross-country run from Disneyland to Disney World! Check out the press on his latest accomplishment! He's been featured in over 60+ new outlets across the U.S.A. https://people.com/human-interest/man-type-1-diabetes-makes-history-run-disneyland-disney-world/ Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is currently training to finish his "bucket list" run across the United States. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dyst...
2025-10-0834 min
T1DeterminedT1D & Softball with Keirstin RooseToday, I am thrilled to chat with Keirstin Roose. Keirstin is a Division I T1D softball player, excelling at Coastal Carolina before joining the University of Georgia to pursue her Master's in Biomechanics. Diagnosed recently at the age of 21, Keirstin balances this academic rigor while playing a highly competitive sport and managing Type 1 Diabetes. As the host of the Like a Girl Podcast and creator of a mentorship program called The D1 Blueprint, she powerfully advocates for confidence, mindset, and proving that T1D does not limit potential or performance for female athletes. Keirstin's S...
2025-09-301h 03
T1DeterminedT1D & Resistance with Leanna BuchinaToday, we're joined by the inspiring T1D fitness trainer, Leanna Buchina. Diagnosed at the age of five, in 1984, and now living with T1D for over 40 years, Leanna once navigated a world with less technology, leading to inconvenient methods of T1D management. Leanna found freedom years later through the discipline of fitness and weightlifting, transforming her journey from a life of rigid rules to one of empowered, calculated control. Leanna's Socials: @Leabrooke425 Cheetah Fit [Fitness Center]: @Cheetah_fit_official As we build this podcast from the ground up...
2025-09-091h 03
T1DeterminedT1D & 50 Miles with Chris RoomeToday, I sit down with T1D Runner, Christopher Roome. Chris is an endurance athlete and personal trainer who's on a mission to help others with T1D break through limiting self-beliefs. Chris has run marathons, backpacked across Washington State and California, completed a Spartan Trifecta, dogsledded in the Arctic Circle, and recently accomplished a 50-mile ultra marathon — all while managing his blood sugar like a pro. He leads a growing community of adults with T1D, hosts in-person meetups, writes a T1D Spotlight newsletter called Type-1 Trailblazers, and is currently building an adventure travel company sp...
2025-08-261h 25
T1DeterminedT1D & Flying with John RothToday, I sit down with United Airlines Pilot John Roth. John is a commercial pilot who was diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes at the age of 37 . A testament to the power of applying discipline and self-sufficiency to his disease management, he lives by the philosophy that discipline leads to freedom. He uses technology and data to proactively manage his glucose levels, enabling him to pursue a demanding career as a pilot. John believes in inspiring others by demonstrating what's possible with a resilient mindset and effective T1D management. John's Socials: @t1flyer As we build...
2025-08-121h 27
T1DeterminedT1D & Weightlifting with Amanda Mueller (Bolus & Biceps)Today, I am excited to talk with T1D weightlifter, Amanda Mueller. A T1D for almost 18 years, Amanda is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist on top of being an accountant. She now runs an education platform and social media account called Bolus & Biceps. Bolus & Biceps empowers T1D athletes, fitness (specifically in women), and the combination of T1D females focused on overall nutrition and health, by cultivating a community and spreading information on how to best optimize insulin management for desired lifestyle results. Our conversation dives into Amanda's mission and what she does to...
2025-07-2952 min
T1DeterminedT1D & Fitness with Shawn Wicks (The Diabetic Fighter)On today's episode, I'm thrilled to speak with Shawn Wicks, also known as The Diabetic Fighter. Shawn is a nutrition coach with over eight years of experience helping diabetics take control of their blood sugar and improve their quality of life. He primarily works with Type-1 Diabetics and athletes, but also helps Type-2s who are ready to make serious changes. His journey into this field is personal - he was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 29. As a former Muay Thai kickboxer, he understood the importance of fueling his body for performance, but T1...
2025-07-151h 21
Untold TalesEpisode 172 - Destiny's Doorstep - encoreDestiny's Doorstep: A peaceful, backward-seeming civilization living on an Eden-like planet near a distant wormhole receives existential threats from an unwelcome Earth. But all is not as it appears.This is a story by one of our Untold Tales authors, Don Muchow. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US...
2025-07-0835 min
T1DeterminedT1D & Mountains: Subzero SoloToday on the T1Determined Podcast, I dive into my personal story of climbing Mt. Washington in New Hampshire alone in the heart of winter conditions, experiencing minus 40 degrees, which is the temperature point where Farenheight and Celsius are interchangeable. I read this story in the style of an audiobook, and though it has been over four years since I've accomplished this climb, I look back at blood glucose data, GPS tracking data, and archived records to try my best to provide you with accuracy of the real event. First, we will go through the introduction to...
2025-07-0351 min
T1DeterminedT1D & Basketball with NBA player Gary ForbesOn today's episode, I am beyond thrilled to talk with former NBA Player and T1D Athlete, Gary Forbes. Gary is a former professional basketball player who has played across the globe. Over his twelve-year career, he's played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors & Brooklyn Nets. Gary completed his career playing overseas for leagues in China, Israel, Italy, and Vietnam. Gary is 1 of 3 NBA players in history to have played at the highest level while living with T1D. He is the only one to be African American and comes from a fami...
2025-06-0354 min
T1DeterminedT1D & Soccer with Delaney HolteyOn today's episode, I'm thrilled to speak with Delaney Holtey, a student athlete on the University of Iowa women's soccer team. Delaney, a Type-1 Diabetic of 14 years, is deeply passionate about health and wellness. As she nears graduation and prepares for chiropractic school, her experiences highlight the power of work ethic, mindset, and leadership. Our conversation is packed with inspiration and her amazing story of overcoming obstacles—both T1D-related and those inherent in highly competitive sports. I truly believe you'll find our discussion valuable. Delaney's Social: @DelaneyHoltey Delaney's Instagram Girls Soc...
2025-05-231h 22
Untold TalesEpisode 166 - The Buddhas of the Past - encoreThe Buddhas of the Past: Sometimes we forget things as we get old. But what if as we forgot them, those things actually ceased to be?Another favorite story by Don Muchow. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is currently training to finish his "bucket list" run across the United States. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch D...
2025-05-2221 min
Untold TalesEpisode 164 - Conversations with an Uncle on the Occasion of His PassingConversations With an Uncle on The Occasion of His Passing: A young man speeds to the side of his ailing uncle 'to observe his passing.' What he experiences, however, is more than he bargained for.Another wonderful story by Don Muchow. For more information, visit t1determined.org.We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology at http://untold-tales.com If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for yo...
2025-05-0820 min
T1DeterminedT1D & Mountains: One Week on the Kahiltna GlacierIn May 2024, I spent seven full days on the Kahiltna Glacier and at Denali Basecamp. Denali is the tallest mountain in North America. We'll cover my time during the Denali Prep Course and how my T1D body reacted to life on the glacier. This is T1Determined.
2024-11-281h 02
Untold TalesEpisode 123 : Dark EpiphanyDark Epiphany - Three chance encounters with strangers on the borderlands between dream and reality .
Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org.
We love our listeners, fans, patrons, and supporters ! If you loved what you heard...
2024-07-0115 min
T1DeterminedT1D & Climbing with Taylor AdamsTaylor Adams is a T1D mountaineer and flight nurse from Salt Lake City, Utah. He is the first Type-1 Diabetic to summit all of the Seven Summits (the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents, including Mount Everest) with an insulin pump. On this episode, we sit down with Taylor, over video chat, to discuss both the physicality and the mentality that goes into climbing with T1D. Taylor is a wealth of knowledge. I hope you learn a lot from our discussion. LINK: Taylor's climbing Instagram Page T1Determined.net
2024-06-2544 min
T1DeterminedT1D & Mountains: The Origin StoryToday, we delve into my personal diagnosis events with Type-1 Diabetes. While future episodes will be conversational-based, I see this first episode as a chance for you, the audience, to get to know me as a host. In a story-based format, we dive into my life leading up to my diabetic-ketoacidosis hospitalization. In July 2019, at the new age of 21, I lost more than 20lbs in less than three weeks ultimately discovering that I am a Type-1 Diabetic. Being an avid hiker, and goal-oriented toward mountain objectives, my doctors told me it could be a full...
2024-05-0735 min
Untold TalesEpisode 115: The Minds of GodThe Minds of God: Throughout history, many have attempted to understand the mind of God. But what if you could experience it directly?
Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org.
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2024-04-0135 min
T1DeterminedT1Determined (Trailer)A look into Season 1 of the T1Determined Podcast... coming Spring 2024
2024-03-2501 min
Untold TalesEpisode 110: Land of Milk and HoneyLand of Milk and Honey - It's been centuries since Humanity surrendered its right to self-governance to a council of artificial intelligences. But one man and one AI have other plans for mankind.
Enjoy this ~enlightening~ story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For...
2024-01-1536 min
Untold TalesEpisode 109 - The RememberersThe Remembers - A Buddhist monk gathering technology after the Fall of Civilization finds himself rebuffed by his master and teacher, who lived through it all. Only when his curiosity gets the better of him does he finally learn why.
We hope you love our newest story by cross-country running, "Ironman-for-lunch" eating, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don r...
2024-01-0132 min
Untold TalesEpisode 105 : The Unwishing WellThe Unwishing Well - What if you could just discard the unpleasant memories, pain, suffering, and death that shadow human existence? Could any vessel hold it all?
Another story by our very own Iron Man, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.or...
2023-11-1523 min
Untold TalesEpisode 89 : The October CountryThe October Country : Driven away from the highway by icy roads, a traveler finds himself in the backwoods of New England, where he stumbled upon a thriving fundamentalist church. But WHY it is thriving makes him run for his life.
Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning...
2023-03-1529 min
Untold TalesEpisode 82 : An Interview with Untold Tales Author Don MuchowEnjoy this rare interview with our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org.
Here are the books he mentions in this fun , interesting and thoughtful episode.
8:19 - Where Don grew up and his family life
10:25 - Don...
2022-12-1541 min
Untold TalesEpisode 77: Behold the Son of ManBehold the Son of Man: A military robot becomes self-aware and begins asking the big questions about life, existence, and what it means to be human.
Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org.
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2022-10-0132 min
Untold TalesEpisode 62: CoautlCoautl: A zoologist finds himself marooned on a mysterious island a hundred miles off the Georgia coast where evolution has kicked into overdrive. But after he returns to his stranded boat, he can no longer find the island--and will anyone really believe his story?
Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch...
2022-03-0120 min
Untold TalesEpisode 60: As Long As You Both Shall LiveAs Long As You Both Shall Live: A newlywed AI researcher dies suddenly in a car accident, but all is not lost: her consciousness is uploaded into one of her own creations, making her effectively immortal. But who will repair her and keep her running for the millennia to come?
Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures...
2022-02-0229 min
Unstoppable with Ralph Graves Jr. Show | Conversations with Unstoppable LeadersMagic Recognizes Magic: The Story of an Incredible Run Across AmericaThis week I am joined by Don Muchow, who has a truly remarkable story to tell. Last year Don made history by running an astounding 2,761 miles in just 88 days, in order to raise awareness of the challenges faced by those with type 1 diabetes.
Join us as we talk about Don’s health journey, his experience running across the country, and what motivated him to accomplish this amazing feat.
Thank you to our guest Don Muchow!
To connect with Don further:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/t1determined/?hl=en
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2022-01-3141 min
Untold TalesEpisode 58: The FoolThe Fool: A homeless man on a bus learns that he's omniscient. It's been driving him crazy, and he's afraid he can't hold on for much longer.
Our second story of 2022 by Don Muchow! Stay tuned for new EVENTS in the coming year as well as games and trivia to test your knowledge of the Untold Tales Audio Anthologies!
We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology on Podchaser at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/untold-tales-1368809 and consider visiting our Patreon site...
2022-01-0219 min
Untold TalesEpisode 48: WakingWaking: A man with no memory of who he is keeps awakening in the same prison cell with no memory of why he’s there, until he discovers he's his own captor, the secrets being kept from him are his own, and he's always been free and able to leave.
Another wonderful story by one of our first NEW Untold Tales authors, Don Muchow. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he completed his "bucket list" run across the United States from “Mouse to Mouse” (Disneyland to Disney World) in 2021. A lifelong advocate of immer...
2021-09-0232 min
Untold TalesEpisode 42: The Voice in the WildernessThe Voice in the Wilderness: What if there really was a god, and she was a manipulative, egotistical bully?
This story is written by Don Muchow, the first man to complete a cross-country run from Disneyland to Disney World! Check out the press on his latest accomplishment! He's been featured in over 60+ new outlets across the U.S.A. https://people.com/human-interest/man-type-1-diabetes-makes-history-run-disneyland-disney-world/
Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is currently training to finish his "bucket list" run across the United States. A lifelong advocate of immersive, d...
2021-06-0236 min
The Diabuddies -Holistic Diabetes Management and Functional Medicine#40 T1D Running from Disney Land to Disney World, and then some - Don MuchowIn this episode, Dr. Grady and Dr. Garrett have the pleasure of interviewing a truly inspiring T1D Don Muchow. Don recently completed a run across America (Disneyland to Disney World)!! We dive deep into the nitty-gritty of how he was able to accomplish such a journey as a diabetic. What challenges he faced and how he overcame them and his passion for helping T1Ds overcome the fear of exercising for fear of lows.
If you would like to learn more about Don's run you can visit his website which has a detailed account of the e...
2021-05-171h 27
Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan PodcastRunning from castle to castle with Don MuchowJoin us as Sheila and Bill talk with special guest Don Muchow, who has Type 1 Diabetes. In an effort to spread awareness of this disease and to inspire others that anything is possible, Don put on his running shoes and became the first person to run from Disneyland to Walt Disney World. Don shares with the Sheila and Bill the challenges he had to face along the way and also heartwarming moments during his journey from castle to castle! For more information on his great story please check out his website https://t1determined.org/.
2021-05-041h 21
Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults PodcastRunning Coast to Coast with Don MuchowWelcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we talk about anything and everything Disney. This week we were honored to chat with Don Muchow, the runner and Type 1 Diabetic who recently completed his transcontinental run across the US that went through both Disneyland and Disney World! But first, we had a bit of Disney News.
The People Mover reopened this week after it's lengthy closure! Even Stitch had to give it a ride!
Also, the king is returning! The Festival of The Lion King actors have begun rehearsing to resume their live shows!
And in our last bit of news, the...
2021-04-2652 min
Untold TalesEpisode 36: Destiny's DoorstepDestiny's Doorstep: A peaceful, backward-seeming civilization living on an Eden-like planet near a distant wormhole receives existential threats from an unwelcome Earth. But all is not as it appears.
This is the second story by one of our first NEW Untold Tales authors, Don Muchow. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is currently training to finish his "bucket list" run across the United States. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning...
2021-03-0135 min
Untold TalesEpisode 32: Conversations With an Uncle on The Occasion of His PassingConversations With an Uncle on The Occasion of His Passing: A young man speeds to the side of his ailing uncle 'to observe his passing.' What he experiences, however, is more than he bargained for.
This is the first story by one of our first NEW Untold Tales authors, Don Muchow. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is currently training to finish his "bucket list" run across the United States. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the...
2021-02-0120 min
Untold TalesEpisode 33: The Buddhas of the PastThe Buddhas of the Past: Sometimes we forget things as we get old. But what if as we forgot them, those things actually ceased to be?
This is the second story by one of our first NEW Untold Tales authors, Don Muchow. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is currently training to finish his "bucket list" run across the United States. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better...
2021-02-0121 min
Your Diabetes BreakthroughInterview with Don Muchow - Diabetes Doesn't Slow Him DownThis week Tracy Herbert interviews Don Muchow who has lived with diabetes since 1972. What’s amazing about Don is that he doesn’t allow diabetes to stop him from going for and reaching incredible goals. This is a must listen for anyone wanting to be inspired. TV interview during Fastest Known Time run across Texas: https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/main-news/man-on-a-mission-running-across-texas-to-raise-awareness-for-diabetes/ KUSI-TV / Good Morning San Diego interview about Type 1 Diabetes Run Across America: https://www.kusi.com/type-1-diabetic-ultrarunner-runs-across-america/?fbclid=IwAR2V98IZfLKO-mE3N4JXRNTEhqNQ8eYj_PDM15NP-Xt6wZu4jiWNX0NQLrQ T1...
2020-05-2524 min