LiveFree with T1D

This is episode #2 of a 13 part series on the podcast where each wee  I'll share with you a chapter of 'Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It on the podcast. 

This week, you'll hear Chapter 1, which is all about what it means to handle T1 (and what it doesn't mean)., 

Click HERE to grab your copy of Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle it.

Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.

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.

Click HERE to grab your copy of Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle it.

Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.

On this episode of the podcast, I dive into the concept of separating our external reality from our internal reality. I talk about the things we simply can’t change—like our blood sugar levels at any given moment—and how we can choose to respond to these challenges in a way that empowers us, rather than holds us back.

Click HERE to grab your copy of Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle it.

Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.

On this episode, I talk about the 5 biggest mistakes I see people make when it comes to T1D and mental health. Then give you tips on how you can stop making these mistakes and what you can do instead.

Click HERE to grab your copy of Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle it.

Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.

On this episode, I talk about the cost of avoiding the uncomfortable emotions that diabetes can throw your way. Then I give you three steps you can take to deal with this discomfort so you can stop avoiding it, even when you're not sure if you want to deal with it.

Click HERE to grab your copy of Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle it.

Click HERE for a FREE resource to help you Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar.

On this episode of the podcast, I talk about what it does and doesn't mean to accept that you have T1D. I look at why acceptance is challenging and what you are probably doing to make it more difficult for you to accept that diabetes is part of your life. Then I give you several things you can do to come to a place of acceptance in your life with T1D.

Over the past 25 years with T1D, I've learned a lot about myself and what it means to face challenges in my life.

Here are just a few of the things I've learned:

I give you the full rundown of the past 25 years with T1D this week on the podcast.

On this episode, I tell the story of my diagnosis with T1D, and how this led to me becoming a diabetes psychologist. I also reflect back on the past 25 years and give you my 3 biggest takeaways about how to live a full life, even with T1D along for the ride.

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On this episode​​, I dive into thought patterns about T1D and how to decide whether or not you want to buy your thoughts. I'll give you a step-by-step process to assess your thoughts so you can only buy the ones that are helpful for you.

If you haven't read Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It, grab your eBook or paperback copy here.https://www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book  

Join the Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar Program HERE.

We all have thoughts about T1D that are not (completely) accurate, and they are certainly not helpful.

What can you do with these thoughts, and how can you make them more realistic?

That’s exactly what we’re talking about this week on the podcast.

On this episode, I discuss how negative thoughts about T1D come about, and how you can identify them. Then, I'll show you a framework you can use to reframe these negative thoughts to make them more empowering.

If you haven't read Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It, grab your eBook or paperback copy here.https://www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book  

Join the Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar Program HERE.

=On this episode, I explore how people with T1D might manage their mental health on autopilot and why this might be limiting. I’ll also outline a framework to help you step out of autopilot and regain control of your emotional health with T1D.

If you haven't read Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It, grab your eBook or paperback copy here.https://www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book  

Join the Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar Program HERE.