Reflections on 19 Years of Managing Diabetes and Nurturing Community

Growth. Featuring Erica Howe

In this episode, Rob is joined by his wife Erica Howe to celebrate his 19th

anniversary of living with diabetes and reflect on his journey so far. They

discuss their experiences in dating and dealing with diabetes, as well as

experiences with the Diabetics Doing Things podcast and community. The

couple also shares insights on being content creators, noting the

importance of authenticity and genuine passion as opposed to chasing

trends. Furthermore, they touch upon their exciting upcoming plans for the

podcast and its community, emphasizing consistency, incremental growth, and

a commitment to fostering genuine relationships with their audience.

00:02 Introduction and Anniversary Celebration

00:55 Discussing Relationships and Diabetes

05:46 The Journey of Diabetes Management

06:08 The Impact of Diabetes on Family Planning

09:49 The Rise of Erica as a Content Creator

11:50 The Power of Authenticity in Content Creation

23:47 The Challenges and Rewards of Sponsored Content

26:43 The Importance of Community in Content Creation

30:06 Reflecting on 19 Years with Diabetes

38:07 Looking Forward: Goals and Expectations for the Future