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5 Things I Learned about T1D While Writing My Book
My book, Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It comes out soon! As I think about the quickly approaching book release, I wanted to take some time to reflect on the habits that I formed and the lessons that I...
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New Ways to Get the Mental Health Support You Need with T1D
I love when I have the chance to chat with other mental health professionals who specialize in diabetes. It is even more exciting when those professionals are creating inclusive opportunities that go beyond the...
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5 Things I Wish I Did Earlier in My Life with T1D
When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 23 years ago, I had a lot of challenges and had no clue what I was doing! I was scared and overwhelmed. In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist podcast, I tell you about...
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How to Parent a Teen with T1D
Being a teenager is tough. Being a teen with T1D is extremely challenging. From navigating relationships with family, friends, and teachers to gaining independence and eventually moving out on their own, diabetes can...
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Scapegoating T1D
Do you blame T1D for all the problems in your life? You had a bad day at work...diabetes is to blame. You got in a fight with your wife...it's T1D's fault! Your kids aren't behaving...diabetes is responsible. We all...
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Building the T1D Community One Photo at a Time
The diabetes community has many faces. We come from diverse backgrounds, and each of us is unique. However, we are all united by the common bond of type 1 diabetes. The diabetes community comes together in different...
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Ask Dr. Mark
My listener's keep the questions coming, and I want to keep the answers flowing. This episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast is dedicated to answering your questions. In this episode of my podcast, I answer...
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How to Be Self-Compassionate with T1D
Raise your hand if you've even been self-critical about T1D. People with T1D tend to be hard on themselves. We beat ourselves up when our blood sugars are out of range, when we don't make the healthiest choices, or...
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Focus on Input, Not Output with T1D
You are probably focusing your time and energy with T1D in the wrong place! You most likely focus your attention on things you don't have complete control over. You focus on your blood sugars and how you feel...
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Try to Fail with T1D!
I don't know about you, but I fail with T1D all the time. Things don't always go as planned. It's just part of life. We need to change the way we think about failure with T1D. I want to encourage you to lean in and...
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I Wrote a Book!
I have some exciting news! My book, Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It is coming soon. Last year, I came to a realization. T1D gets a lot more challenging when you start believing you can’t handle this stress. When...
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How To Make T1D a Fashion Statement
Have you ever felt embarrassed by your diabetes supplies? If so, you're not alone! The good news is, it doesn't have to be this way! My guest on this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast is Kyrra Richards,...
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