Divabetic Podcasts

Max Szadek

Divabetic Podcasts offer a fresh approach to diabetes and health and wellness information. The shows are packed with expert advice on managing diabetes and living well, interspersed with music snippets, comedy skits, and numerous guest speakers designed to motivate and encourage listeners to live their best lives. Divabetic (Divabetic.org) is a vibrant national nonprofit dedicated to health and wellness for those living with or affected by diabetes. Led by the exuberant Max "Mr. Divabetic" Szadek, our podcast series energizes and empowers listeners to embrace a healthier lifestyle—all with a touch of style, a feather boa, and plenty of smiles! Founded in 2005, Divabetic was inspired by music legend Luther Vandross, whose personal battle with diabetes ignited our mission. We proudly bridge the gap between patients and healthcare providers, translating complicated medical language into accessible knowledge while boosting confidence and hope. Recognized by leaders like President Obama and Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Divabetic champions our "Glam More, Fear Less" philosophy, encouraging women to become wellness ambassadors in their families and communities. Join us on the journey to glamorize good health! Visit Divabetic online at www.divabetic.org.

  1. 05/31/2024

    Mermaid Parade

    Tune in to Divabetic's podcast on the 42nd Annual Mermaid Parade with our guests, Coney Island USA's Artistic Director Adam Rinn and Poet Lorraine Brooks. The Mermaid Parade is the nation's largest art parade. It brings together creative minds in art and fashion and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to Brooklyn's amusement district. The Parade originated to help preserve the tradition of Mardi Gras-type events popular in Coney Island between 1903 and 1954. This year, painter, performer, and sideshow historian Joe Coleman will be King Neptune, and his wife, artist, and photographer Whitney Ward will be Queen Mermaid. The couple will officially open the beaches for the beginning of summer and celebrate the sun, sand, sea, and salt air. Adam Rinn, Coney Island USA's Artistic Director, is a Coney Island native who has worked as a sword swallower, strongman, and variety performer for the past 20 years, so you're sure to enjoy this fun and colorful interview! Poet Lorraine Brooks revisits her groundbreaking poem "Beauty & The Beach," which premiered over thirteen years ago on Divabetic's Roundtable podcast. "Beauty & The Beach" resonates deeply with podcast listeners and Diabetic blog readers. Since then, we have reshared Lorraine's poem on body love, swimwear, and beaches on subsequent podcasts and blog entries. Lorraine shares how her opinions about her body and wearing a swimsuit have changed over the past decade, but her feelings about her diabetes diagnosis have not. She emphasizes the time, effort, and care she has put into her diabetes management, which has helped her remain free of diabetes-related complications. Our discussion also touches on how negative self-talk can hinder us from enjoying life. Lorraine has agreed to revisit the themes o

    20 min
  2. 12/13/2023

    Divabetic Mysteries: Murder Plain As Vanilla Podcast

    Join Mr. Divabetic in a delightful, twist-filled episode of our cozy mystery podcast as he faces off against his arch-nemesis, baking sensation Renata Whisk, in the thrilling Visions of Vanilla baking competition. This exciting event brings together culinary giants like Best-Selling Cookbook Author Lily Frost, Green Thumb Gourmet Hazel Honeywell, and the notorious Cannoli Countess. But the stakes are raised when the Vanilla King of Madagascar is discovered dead in a bed of roses, and Max finds himself the prime suspect!   In this captivating mystery, whispers of Max's past connection to the shocking death of legendary TV Chef Sweet Sally Buttercup resurface, leaving him scrambling to prove his innocence. Thankfully, he enlists the help of his dynamic team, featuring USA Today best-selling author Tonya Kappes, health educator MaryAnn Nicolay MEd, NDTR, and his ever-supportive mother, Mama Rose Marie.    With tension rising after another baker's mysterious death near his station, Max realizes that he's in a race against time. Armed with Renata Whisk's secret Puffed Pastry recipe, a trusty rolling pin, and his team's expertise in unraveling murders, will Max manage to uncover the truth or face a recipe for disaster?   Tune in for a cozy, spine-tingling blend of culinary competition and amateur sleuthing that promises laughter, suspense, and maybe even a few culinary tips!    Don't miss this episode featuring Lorraine Brooks, Catherine Schuller, Dave Jones, Seveda Williams, and Amparo Peterkin, produced by Leisa Chester Weir, with musical delights from the Broadway cast of Anything Goes, courtesy of SONY Music.   If you love cozy mysteries filled with delectable recipes, quirky characters, and a dash of humor, this podcast is a must-listen! Subscribe now to stay updated on all our cozy capers!

    1 hr
  3. 09/15/2023

    Divabetic Spotlight: Hat Designer Evetta Petty

    Hat Designer Evetta Petty's motto is"I can design out of anything!" On the eve of her 30th Year Retrospective Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week, Evetta talks with Mr. Divabetic about managing type 2 diabetes in style! For over 30 years, Evetta has designed hats in her uptown New York studio, Harlem's Heaven Hat Shop. Her hats have captured worldwide attention and have been worn to the Kentucky Derby and Royal Ascot in England, on celebrities such as Patti LaBelle and Star Jones, and featured in movies, fashion magazine covers, and editorials such as Essence, Jet, and Italian Vogue Mujer Unica, Vibe, and The New York Times.  Approximately 96 million American adults—more than 1 in 3—have prediabetes. Did you know that over 80% don't know they have it? Prediabetes increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Light the Way! Join Divabetic's Blue Candle initiative and encourage your friends, co-workers, and family members to be screened for pre-diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers a quick, easy online Pre-Diabetes risk test (https://www.cdc.gov/prediabetes/risktest/index.html). Be by their side when they check, and share your successes and struggles of living with diabetes so they can see that living well with diabetes is possible. Divabetic's first e-book, Sweet Romance: A Woman's Guide to Love and Intimacy with Diabetes, by co-authors Dr. Janis Roszler PhD, LMFT, RDN, CDCES, FAND, and Donna Rice MBA, BSN, RN, CDCES, FADCES, is available on Kindle.

    14 min
  4. 07/28/2023

    Love, Sex and Intimacy with Diabetes

    For the past 64 years. Barbie has been a part of our lives, a cultural touchstone, or the quintessential image of what a woman should be but never will be - a sex or beauty object. Greta Gerwig's big-screen Barbie makeover and the related marketing blitz are inspiring us revisit and reevaluate Barbie and Ken's impact on our lives, including our sex lives. After all, if Barbie and Ken are confused about what to do at sleepovers, you might be too, especially if you're dealing with sexual health issues related to diabetes. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in nearly all countries. People with diabetes experience sexual dysfunction more often than the general public. Podcast guests: Dr. Janis Roszler PhD, LMFT, RDN, LD/N, CDCES, FAND, and Donna Rice, MBA, BSN, RN, CDCES, FADCES, the co-authors of Divabetic's new e-book, Sweet Romance: A Woman's Guide to Love and Intimacy with Diabetes, available on Amazon.  Dr. Janis Roszler and Donna Rice use humor, helpful examples, and insightful questions to present key topics about sexual health in an engaging, approachable way in the e-book Sweet Romance: A Woman's Guide to Love and Intimacy with Diabetes. This first ebook in the series is perfect for anyone (regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, or health status) looking to rekindle intimacy with their partner or be proactive about their sexual and emotional well-being.   Barbie & Ken Podcast Music by Doug Clay.

    42 min

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Divabetic Podcasts offer a fresh approach to diabetes and health and wellness information. The shows are packed with expert advice on managing diabetes and living well, interspersed with music snippets, comedy skits, and numerous guest speakers designed to motivate and encourage listeners to live their best lives. Divabetic (Divabetic.org) is a vibrant national nonprofit dedicated to health and wellness for those living with or affected by diabetes. Led by the exuberant Max "Mr. Divabetic" Szadek, our podcast series energizes and empowers listeners to embrace a healthier lifestyle—all with a touch of style, a feather boa, and plenty of smiles! Founded in 2005, Divabetic was inspired by music legend Luther Vandross, whose personal battle with diabetes ignited our mission. We proudly bridge the gap between patients and healthcare providers, translating complicated medical language into accessible knowledge while boosting confidence and hope. Recognized by leaders like President Obama and Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Divabetic champions our "Glam More, Fear Less" philosophy, encouraging women to become wellness ambassadors in their families and communities. Join us on the journey to glamorize good health! Visit Divabetic online at www.divabetic.org.