The Embrace Podcas‪t‬ Embrace Movement

Today we discuss a few things; how we can learn from others, embracing our reality and using Diabetes to our advantage. Things I’ve learned over my 18 years of having Type One Diabetes. theembracefoundation.org / IG: embrac3movement

People with type 1 diabetes are at a heightened risk for mental health issues, including diabetes distress, depression, anxiety, and disordered eating. Here’s what we can do and how we can get our mind right. ⚠️Motivational Speech Ahead⚠️
Also a little update on where we’re at with the organization. Important stuff discussed today. Thanks for tuning in. BL

A Conversation about Anti Racism with T1D Anita Brown. Contains strong language.

Petitions to sign:

http://lil.ms/4rdr/6qncrl

http://www.justiceforbigfloyd.com/#petition

http://www.runwithmaud.com/#petition

http://www.standwithbre.com/#petition

http://bit.ly//FundCommunity

Email / Text

- City of Minneapolis PD
police@minneapolismn.gov

- Office of Police Conduct Review
policereview@minneapolismn.gov

- Minneapolis 311
minneapolis311@minneapolismn.gov

- Text JUSTICE to 668366
You will need to provide your zip code

Call

- Governor Tim Walz
612-201-3400

- Mayor Jacob Frey
612-673-2100

- Mike Freeman
612-348-3550

- Police Chief Arendondo
612-673-3550

- Minneapolis PD
612-673-3000

- MPD of Int’l Affairs
612-673-3074

- Minneapolis Dept of Civil Rights
612-348-3744

- Sheriff Dave Hutch
612-348-3744

Don’t know what to say?
These websites will walk you through it:
www.justiceforbigfloyd.com/make-calls
www.runwithmaud.com/call
www.standwithbre.com/call

Donate
-NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Legal organization fighting for racial injustice

-The American Civil Liberties Union
Provides legal assistance wherever civil liberties are at risk

-Fair Fight
Ensures fair elections and combats voter suppression

-Know Your Rights /camp
Provide resources for black/brown communities, including hiring defense attorneys for anyone arrested protesting police brutality

Resources to Read
- White Fragility / Robin DiAngelo
- Me and White Supremacy / Layla F. Saad
- Woman, Race, & Class / Angela Y. Davis
- So You Want to Talk About Race / Ijeoma Olua
- The New Jim Crow / Michelle Alexander
- Six Ways Asian-Americans Can Tackle Anti-Blackness in Their Families / Article by Kim Tran


Anita Nicole Brown

Instagram: @anita_nicole_brown
Facebook: Anita Nicole Brown
Twitter: @AnitaNBrown

Rasheed Johnson has had Type 1 Diabetes for over 20 years. Rasheed is a professional boxer and is here to share his advice on how he manages both effectively. Rasheed embraces T1D.

I’ve been waking up with a blood sugar of over 200 the past few days, so I did some research. If the same is happening to you, it may not be your fault. It may be the Dawn Effect. Find out what the ‘Dawn Phenomenon’ is, and what you can do to prevent it. ALSO! listen in on what companies are doing to cope with COVID-19 as well as what Brandon’s been doing to pass the time. @Embrac3movement on Instagram

Is it better to be diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes earlier or later in life? Would you rather know a life without Diabetes or know nothing but life with Diabetes? Which one is easier? More advantageous? Find out today on this episode of The Embrace Podcast. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @Embrac3movement