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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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How to Decide if You Need a Diabetes Psychologist
You know that living with T1D is stressful, and you may be struggling with the emotional burden of diabetes. How do you know whether you can deal with this stress on your own or if you should see a mental health...
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Ask Dr. Mark
My listeners reach out and ask all kinds of great questions about T1D & mental health. I want to make sure my answers can reach as many folks as possible! I am going to answer some of your questions on the latest...
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Your Guide for Setting Diabetes Goals for 2022
It's time to look ahead and set some big goals for your life with T1D in the new year. Why is it helpful to set diabetes goals? Where do you even start? In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast, I dive...
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Dr. Mark's Biggest Learnings from 2021
2021 has taught me a whole new set of lesson and I want to share my biggest learnings with you! In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast, I tell you the FIVE most important things I learned in 2021 about...
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How to Navigate Food and the Holidays with T1D
The holiday season can feel like a landmine for people with T1D. You want to enjoy all your favorite foods, but you also want to keep your blood sugar in range. Doing both at the same time feels like an impossible...
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What T1D and Golf Have in Common
Both golf and type 1 diabetes can be frustrating and unpredictable. The similarities don’t stop there. There is a lot you can learn from playing golf that can help you deal with the emotional burden of diabetes. In...
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How to Break the Habit of Diabetes Burnout
All of us with T1D experience burnout at times. Diabetes burnout is a normal part of living with T1D. But sometimes, you may start to expect to feel burned out. And this expectation can be what actually makes you feel...
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