The Diabetic Mammy Podcast

Catherine Showler

The Diabetic Mammy is a healthy lifestyle podcast digging into the realities of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Hosted by someone who understands the highs and lows - literally and figuratively- it's a space where personal experiences and relatable stories come together. From managing blood sugars in everyday life to navigating the emotional and mental toll of a chronic condition, The Diabetic Mammy tackles it all with humour, honesty and compassion. Whether you're a seasoned Type 1 Veteran, newly diagnosed or supporting a loved one, this podcast is your go-to for tips, insights and a reminder that you're never alone in this journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. The Internet Wants Fear and Anger: I’m Choosing Light in the Digital Storm (#56)

    Jun 2

    The Internet Wants Fear and Anger: I’m Choosing Light in the Digital Storm (#56)

    In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, I reflect on the kind of diabetes community we are building: both online and in person; and the kind of space I hope my own children will find when navigating life with type 1 diabetes. Because the truth is, the internet rewards fear and anger. Loudness grows quickly. Outrage spreads easily. And yet families living with type 1 diabetes have already carried more than enough fear. So what happens if we choose something different? This episode is a gentle conversation about community, comparison, burnout, kindness, emotional safety, and the responsibility we all carry in shaping diabetes spaces that feel supportive rather than overwhelming. I talk about why I deliberately resist fear-based content, why I believe community should make life with diabetes feel lighter, not heavier; and why the diabetes community I hope my children inherit is one built on steadiness, compassion, curiosity, and connection. If you have ever felt exhausted by online diabetes spaces, overwhelmed by comparison, or quietly wondered whether there might be a softer way to do this…... this episode is for you. The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and daily life. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone. Connect with Catherine on Instagram or Facebook @ TheDiabeticMammy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  2. Type 1 Diabetes Parenting Podcast: One Year Reflection and What’s Next (#55)

    May 5

    Type 1 Diabetes Parenting Podcast: One Year Reflection and What’s Next (#55)

    In this reflective episode of The Diabetic Mammy Podcast, I look back on a year of weekly conversations about parenting and living with type 1 diabetes. From the unseen work behind each episode to the global community quietly listening each week, this is a heartfelt thank you. I also share an important update as the podcast moves away from a weekly schedule. If you are parenting a child with type 1 diabetes or living with it yourself, this episode reflects on support, connection, and what comes next. The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and daily life. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone. Connect with Catherine on Instagram or Facebook @ TheDiabeticMammy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  3. I Didn’t Answer this Mum Properly… So Here’s What a Low Really Feels Like (#54)

    Apr 28

    I Didn’t Answer this Mum Properly… So Here’s What a Low Really Feels Like (#54)

    What does a low blood sugar actually feel like? In this episode, Catherine shares a real, lived description of hypoglycaemia in type 1 diabetes, beyond the clinical definitions. From the early physical signs to the emotional and cognitive impact, she explains why a low can feel “grim” and deeply unsettling. Designed for parents, partners, and anyone supporting someone with T1D, this episode offers insight, reassurance, and understanding of one of the most common, yet often misunderstood, experiences in diabetes care. The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and daily life. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone. Connect with Catherine on Instagram or Facebook @ TheDiabeticMammy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min
  4. What the Diabetes Community Gives You That Medicine Cannot (#53)

    Apr 23

    What the Diabetes Community Gives You That Medicine Cannot (#53)

    In this reflective episode, Catherine shares the powerful impact of spending time within the diabetes community, after attending her first diabetes community gathering of 2026. From heartfelt conversations with newly diagnosed families to meaningful exchanges with healthcare professionals, she explores how connection, shared experience, and lived understanding can transform life with type 1 diabetes. Whether you attend events or connect quietly online, this episode is a gentle reminder that diabetes is lighter when it is not carried alone. The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and daily life. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone. Connect with Catherine on Instagram or Facebook @ TheDiabeticMammy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  5. Beyond the Marathon: How to Raise a Child Who Can Live Well With Type 1 Diabetes (#52)

    Apr 15

    Beyond the Marathon: How to Raise a Child Who Can Live Well With Type 1 Diabetes (#52)

    In Episode 3 of The Diabetic Mammy Podcast we explored the idea that diabetes is a marathon, not a sprint. In this episode, Catherine returns to that idea and takes it one step further. Because raising a child with type 1 diabetes is not only about managing numbers today. It is about shaping how that child will live with diabetes for the rest of their life. This episode explores a powerful parenting philosophy built on three ideas: pacing the journey like a marathon, helping children develop a healthy relationship with diabetes, and gradually handing over responsibility using a “training wheels” approach to independence. Along the way, Catherine reflects on the pressure of perfection, the importance of protecting childhood joy, and a striking insight from a teenager describing her “hate-to-love-you” relationship with diabetes technology. If you are raising a child with type 1 diabetes, this episode offers reassurance, perspective, and a gentle reminder that the goal is not perfection today, but confidence and resilience for decades to come. The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and daily life. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone. Connect with Catherine on Instagram or Facebook @ TheDiabeticMammy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  6. The Goal of Parenthood Is Redundancy (#51)

    Apr 7

    The Goal of Parenthood Is Redundancy (#51)

    In this reflective episode of The Diabetic Mammy, Catherine looks back across generations of living with type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed as a child decades ago, she reflects on the quiet work her parents carried so she could remain a child. Now raising children with type 1 diabetes herself, she shares what previous generations can teach us about parenting through the daily demands of diabetes. This episode also explores a powerful idea from her father: that the goal of parenthood is ultimately redundancy - raising children who can one day carry their own lives forward. The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and daily life. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone. Connect with Catherine on Instagram or Facebook @ TheDiabeticMammy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  7. The Lion on My Shoulder: Why Hypoglycaemia Changes Behaviour (#50)

    Mar 31

    The Lion on My Shoulder: Why Hypoglycaemia Changes Behaviour (#50)

    When blood sugar drops, behaviour can change in ways that confuse or alarm the people around us. In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, Catherine explores the psychology of hypoglycaemia and why people with low blood sugar may appear argumentative, emotional, or unwilling to accept help. Through practical insight and lived experience, she explains the biology behind these moments and offers gentle strategies for supporting someone through a low. A helpful listen for parents, partners, teachers, and anyone wanting to better understand hypoglycaemia behaviour. The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and daily life. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone. Connect with Catherine on Instagram or Facebook @ TheDiabeticMammy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  8. Inside Hypoglycaemia: When Help Turns Into Takeover and Dignity is Lost (#49)

    Mar 24

    Inside Hypoglycaemia: When Help Turns Into Takeover and Dignity is Lost (#49)

    What does low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) really feel like from the inside? In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy Podcast, Catherine explores why people often panic when someone with type 1 diabetes is going low, and why the instinct to call an ambulance is not always the right response. We unpack the reality of hypoglycaemia behaviour, the dignity and autonomy of the person experiencing it, and the simple question that helps most: “What do you need?” A compassionate look at supporting someone through a low blood sugar safely. The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and daily life. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone. Connect with Catherine on Instagram or Facebook @ TheDiabeticMammy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min
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The Diabetic Mammy is a healthy lifestyle podcast digging into the realities of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Hosted by someone who understands the highs and lows - literally and figuratively- it's a space where personal experiences and relatable stories come together. From managing blood sugars in everyday life to navigating the emotional and mental toll of a chronic condition, The Diabetic Mammy tackles it all with humour, honesty and compassion. Whether you're a seasoned Type 1 Veteran, newly diagnosed or supporting a loved one, this podcast is your go-to for tips, insights and a reminder that you're never alone in this journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Catherine Showler
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Catherine Showler
  • Show Website
    The Diabetic Mammy Podcast