LiveFree with T1D

LiveFree with T1D

Hosted by: Mark Heyman

Welcome to the LiveFree with T1D Podcast where we coach you to build your T1D stress-management plan like a sailboat. You are the captain. The hull is your diabetes knowledge and management. The sails are your...

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#231: Navigating T1D Through Pregnancy, Motherhood & Beyond

Managing type 1 diabetes is never easy, but add pregnancy, motherhood, and a demanding career to the mix—and the mental load can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Dr, Mark sits down with Kate, a diabetes educator,...
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#230: Thriving with T1D as a High Achiever

  In this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Syreen, a researcher in women’s health and epidemiologist who has been living with T1D for over 25 years. Their conversation dives into the journey of navigating T1D as a high...
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#229: Living with Type 1 Diabetes in India

In this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Deeksha, a counseling psychologist from India who has been living with T1D for 25 years. This conversation dives into the unique challenges of managing T1D in India, a country...
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#228: A Fresh Start: Sharing My Story with T1D

Welcome to the all-new format of LiveFree with T1D Podcast. I’m excited to introduce a new approach to the podcast for 2025. Most episodes this year will feature real conversations with people living with type 1...
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#227: Setting Goals for 2025

As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to focus on setting goals that inspire confidence, clarity, and control in your life with type 1 diabetes. In this special episode, I’m sharing the replay of ReImagine...
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#226: Boundaries with T1D (Part 2)

The holidays are here and you and I both know that T1D can make your relationships with others challenging during this time of year.To help you have a joyful holiday season with T1D along for the ride, we are going to...
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#225: Boundaries with T1D (Part 1)

The holidays are here and you and I both know that T1D can get in the way of your fun this time of year. To help you have a joyful holiday season with T1D along for the ride, we are going to the archives and...
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#224: Navigating T1D at School

In this episode, Dr. Mark chats with Sarah, founder of Thrive with T1D, about her journey with type 1 diabetes, her mission to help others, and her unique perspective as both an educator and health coach. Diagnosed...
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#223: A Discussion About Why Diabetes Sucks

In this episode, Dr. Mark dives into a discussion about his book, Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It, sharing the origin story behind the book and its key takeaways. He explores the dual realities of...
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#222: Can Gratitude and T1D Co-exist?

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Dr. Mark explores the power of gratitude—even in the face of life’s challenges, like living with type 1 diabetes. Instead of focusing on being grateful for diabetes, Dr. Mark...
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#221: How to Stop Buying Into Unhelpful Thoughts About T1D

In this episode, Dr. Mark explores how our thoughts about diabetes can either help or hinder us. Using relatable metaphors like shopping at Target, he illustrates how we often "buy" unhelpful thoughts without...
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#220: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of CGMs

In this episode, Dr. Mark dives into the ups and downs of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and their impact on life with type 1 diabetes. While CGMs have made it easier to monitor blood sugar and feel more in...
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