Just Talking Podcast

Michelle Litchman joins me for a conversation about skiing in Utah, finding a purpose in helping people through practicing medicine, becoming a Nurse Practitioner at the University of Utah Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic, and the value of online communities for people with diabetes. Most importantly, we talk about recent research that Michelle and her team conducted and published on how people with diabetes use Instagram to learn from each other.

Follow Michelle on Twitter at @MichLitch and read about Michelle's latest research that was covered by, among many outlets, US News & World Report.

Run Time - 46:46

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Manny Hernandez returns to the podcast to discuss leaving the Diabetes Hands Foundation, his favorite DHF memories, why he chose to stay in the diabetes industry, and his role working at Livongo. We also discuss the opportunity presented by reducing barriers to access health care treatment and tools, and similarities between diabetes and hypertension patient communities.

Follow Manny on Twitter at @askmanny. And learn more about Livongo at livongo.com.

Run Time - 1:01:45

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Tabatha Wharton returns to the podcast to discuss six months of sobriety, finally (?) writing a book, and making the transition from blogger to freelance writer to paid digital journalist. Most importantly, we discuss the upcoming Netflix show 'Atypical', the value of representation, and why the notion of "getting it right" is much more nuanced than you may think at first.

Keep up with Tabatha at tabathawharton.com. And listen to Heartbreak Happy Hour at heartbreakhappyhour.com.

Run Time - 1:15:12

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This week I'm joined by luxury spokesmodel and diabetes advocate, Doris Hobbs, and Stephanie Belleci Manna, a 25-year veteran of the makeup industry. Our conversation ranges from Doris' diabetes diagnosis and how she infuses her diabetes advocacy and positivity into her model efforts to Stephanie's carefully crafted process for developing her own makeup line. We also discuss the true art of fashion and makeup, and what you can learn from watching RuPaul's Drag Race.

Learn more about Dorris' work at richinlovefashion.com. Learn more about Stephanie's work at bellecicosmetics.com and bellecicustommakeup.com.

Run Time - 47:12

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Christopher Angell joins me this week to talk about the other Criss Angel, being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 30, seizing an opportunity to improve the glucose tablet market with GlucoLift, and his work at Tandem Diabetes.

If you'd like your own supply of GlucoLift glucose tablets, visit glucolift.com.

For more information about Tandem Diabetes, visit tandemdiabetes.com.

Run Time - 42:35

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Casey Quinlan joins me for a chat about patient advocacy, how her parents set a foundation for her own empowered healthcare conversations, the importance of health literacy, and why she has a QR code tattooed on her body.

Follow Casey at mightycasey.com and on Twitter @MightyCasey. Learn more about the RightCare Alliance at rightcarealliance.org.

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Run Time - 52:11

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Scott Johnson returns to the podcast to discuss Alexa communicating with your diabetes technology, the opportunity and potential of commercial and open source artificial pancreas systems, effectively communicating with a patient community, and Roche's recent acquisition of MySugr.

Learn more about MySugar at mysugr.com and follow Scott on Twitter @scottkhonson

Run Time - 1:07:12

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Andrew Alliance joins me this festive week to discuss his podcast, The Show Radio. Among the many topics we cover, the main focus of our conversation revolves around the growth and maturation of Andrew as a podcaster, and the mentality required to not be afraid to fail at a creative endeavor. There's also some talk about the biggest announcements out of E3 2017 if you like video games.

Listen to The Show Radio at theshowradio.info. and follow Andrew on Twitter @Uriyya

Run Time - 59:11

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Martin Wood returns to the podcast to discuss the lovely weather in Tallahassee, pursuing a PhD in Sociology, the role of a medical librarian, and The PLAID Journal, a peer-reviewed, open access journal focusing on people living with and inspired by diabetes.

Check out The PLAID Journal at theplaidjournal.com.

Run Time - 49:55

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Jonathan Singer, Associate Professor of Social Work at Loyola University of Chicago joins me for a conversation about the true value of social work, battling the stigma social workers have accumulated, opportunities missed by '13 Reasons Why', Jonathan's own podcasting adventures, and jazz music.

Listen to Jonathan's podcast, Social Work Podcast at socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com and follow @socworkpodcast.

Run Time - 1:02:32

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