197 episodes
LiveFree with T1D Mark Heyman
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 56 Ratings
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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 mindset. The rudder is your behavior and the crew is your support team.
If you build the five parts of your stress management plan correctly, you'll find smooth sailing with T1D. Every week we help a person with T1D just like you optimize their sailboat.
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#198: The Cost of Control in Your Life with T1D
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.
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#197: The Key to Accepting T1D
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.
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#196: 9127 Days 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:
T1D is hard, showing me I can do hard things.
Balancing quality of life with maintaining 'good' blood sugars is crucial.
There are lots of things about T1D that I cannot control.
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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#195: You Don't Have to Buy Your Thoughts About T1D
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.
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#194: What I Do With My Crazy Thoughts About T1D
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
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#193: T1D + Mental Health on Autopilot
=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.
Customer Reviews
A great podcast worth following!
Wow! The Diabetes Psychologist is a great podcast that provides information about managing diabetes in a super kind and empowering way. Dr. Mark really cares about helping you make decisions that are right for your lifestyle and helps you understand how to explain your choices to your doctor. He is really balanced in the way the talks about different ways of managing diabetes and how it might affect your mental health. His realistic approach to living a full and enjoyable life with diabetes is a breath of fresh air! I highly recommend this podcast to anyone with diabetes or who knows someone with diabetes. It’s fantastic!
Thankful mother
I can’t thank Dr. Mark enough for this educational and inspiring podcast. As a mother of a T1D, it helps me understand what he is going through, the challenges and ups and downs T1 presents. I am learning so much and trying to help him see the positive side of this challenging disease with all of the practical advise these podcasts provide. Bravo for this series and I am so thankful to have access to this great resource. Keep it up!
Awesome, interesting, & informative podcast!
The diabetes psychologist with Dr. Mark is a great podcast for people looking to learn about and improve areas of their mental health with type 1 diabetes. Not only is Dr. Mark an expert, he has tons of first hand experience and lots of the information he has shared on this podcast has helped me greatly!
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