The Biggest Takeaways from the 1st Year of the Podcast

This week marks ONE year of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast.

And what a year it's been!

When I launched the podcast on October 15, 2020, I had no idea what to expect. I knew this podcast was something the T1D community needed, but I had no idea how big of an impact it would have.

I have been reflecting on my biggest takeaways from putting out a new episode every week for the past year. My biggest surprise is how much I've learned about myself, diabetes, and about the diabetes community. I have loved every minute of it!

In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist, I talk about the lessons I learned.

Lesson #1: Do things that scare you. T1D can make you feel anxious, but this anxiety does not have to dictate what you can and cannot do most of the time.

Lesson #2: Progress, not perfection. Life (with or without T1D) will never be perfect. Letting go of perfection takes a load off.

Lesson #3: Small things make a big difference. If you are struggling, try something new.

Lesson #4: We are stronger together. People with T1D need other people with T1D. Period.

Lesson #5: We need to redefine what we mean by mental health support. For people with T1D, mental health support goes beyond therapy. Way beyond therapy.

Lesson #6: Showing up is 80% of the game. When you show up and manage T1D, things get a lot easier.

Lesson #7: Life with T1D is full of endless possibilities. Embrace them!