The Embrace Podcast: Recent Episodes
Embrace Movement
Welcome to the Embrace podcast. A place for Diabetics to connect, learn and interact. Hear me talk about topics, advice, and tips that I’ve learned through my 16 years of being a Type 1 Diabetic. Sit back, grab a diet soda and enjoy.
Living with type 1 diabetes can present challenges, but it also opens doors to unique opportunities for your child to learn, grow, and shine in remarkable ways. Instead of seeing it as a burden, it's important to encourage your child to embrace it and take pride in it. Diabetes is a part of who they are, and it has played a role in shaping the person they are today, the individual they are becoming, and who they will be in the future. Dive in with me today to how exactly you and your child can embrace their diabetes 💙
Children with Type 1 Diabetes can participate in sports and physical activities, just like any other child. It is actually a huge misconception that people living with Type 1 diabetes can’t play sports or should avoid physical activity altogether, but tell that to people like Jay Cutler, Max Domi, Luke Kunin, Lauren Cox, Charlotte Drury and countless other T1D athletes. Session 3 from our Parenting Master Class series. All straight from our Ultimate Parent’s Survival Guide coming out November 14th! Pre-order now!
Welcome to our brand new series: Parenting Master Class! Designed specifically with parents of newly diagnosed diabetics in mind. We are going to be covering all the basics like glucose monitoring, lows/highs, etc and then diving into things like finding a good endocrinologist, building a strong relationship with your child’s school nurse, empowering your T1D warrior to manage themselves independently & embracing their diabetes, how to navigate letting your child go to sleepovers, sports, diabetes camp & more!! Today we will be focusing on blood sugar monitoring.
Welcome to the first session of our brand new series: Parenting Master Class! Designed specifically with parents of newly diagnosed diabetics in mind. We are going to be covering all the basics like glucose monitoring, lows/highs, etc and then diving into things like finding a good endocrinologist, building a strong relationship with your child’s school nurse, empowering your T1D warrior to manage themselves independently & embracing their diabetes, how to navigate letting your child go to sleepovers, sports, diabetes camp & more!! Today we are going to focus on making sure that you know that everything is going to be okay.
Every now and then we need a punch in the face. Someone to pick us up from our collars and say "Start taking care of yourself". The "it's going to be okay" and "you got this" starts to just sound like background noise. Sometimes we need a wake-up call. Today I brought someone to do that for us. A tough love episode 💙 CHECK US OUT ON YOUTUBE FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCE
A fun one. This isn’t about idolizing anyone (although I’m all for being fans of people and their work), but to show you that some of your favorite actors/actresses, athletes, performers etc also live with diabetes. Not only were a lot of these people on this list great at what they did, but they LEAD in their respective careers. I felt it was important to show you this to remind that diabetes doesn’t have to slow you down or stop you from accomplishing your goals, following your dreams & reaching your highest potential. These are some real life examples of that. Some controversy around #3 tho 😂 can’t wait to hear what you think. Don’t forget to rate & leave a review of the show! It would mean a lot 💙
Erica lives with Diabetes, PCOS & has battled and beaten cancer. She has every right to feel down & out & ask “why me”, she instead chooses to embrace her journey, be a positive light in this community & make it a point to be kind to others. She is here to talk all about her journey & teach us about what to look out for as a diabetic. We talk about the importance of feet care as a diabetic, watching out for diabetic ulcers & the importance of being kind to others. A great episode prepared for you this week! Glad to have you here & tuned in 💙 Huge shoutout to Erica for taking the time to share her story, give advice and be a part of the show! You can follow her on Tik Tok at Eureka’s Diabetic Journey (@eurekas.journey)!
NOBODY CARES - in the best way possible ❤️ as much as you think someone might judge you or think something you don’t want them to be thinking when they see you dosing or checking your blood sugar - they’re not. And if they are, who cares? But it’s sometimes it’s not that easy, let’s dive into it. PLUS MOVIE RECOMMENDATION OF THE WEEK + INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY. Great episode this week, glad you’re tuning in :)
The perfect low snack isn’t the same for everyone. First, we have to identify what kind of person YOU are, not only as a diabetic, but as an individual. Let’s figure it out together! We’ll also share tips and some of the best ways to prepare for those sneaky low blood sugars! Excited to talk with you this week :) NOW LET’S DIVE IN!!!! [Season 4 / Episode 1]
It’s a fresh new year! Time to get organized. My New Years resolution is getting reorganized, do it with me! Checking in today- remembering the importance of a diabuddy and checking expiration dates!
Nate was diagnosed with diabetes at only 2 years old with a blood sugar of 1064! Although with his fair amount of trial & errors, Nate now fully embraces his Diabetes. He does not let diabetes stop or define his limits. Participating in 50 mile Ultra Marathons all while raising over $1,000 for The Embrace Foundation, Nate’s journey is truly an inspiring story. Honored to have him as a guest, enjoy his story. Follow him on Instagram @nate_atwood_on_the_run & join him on his journey! // with special volunteer spotlight from our very own Devin Arbenz! @okaydevin // New episodes every other Wednesday! Follow us on TikTok! @embrac3 & Instagram @embrac3movement // We are a non profit organization that helps diabetics get the supplies they need for free, while also teaching those in the community to truly embrace their diabetes! Welcome to the Mov3ment!
Chloe is an E-Sports leader, new to the CGM, and here to give her story on diabetes and what comes with juggling this auto immune disease while going to college & managing T1D with her busy schedule! Follow Chloe on Instagram! @chloealex099
There’s no reason to be afraid of Halloween as a diabetic. Navigating Halloween as a diabetic can be scarier than Dracula himself but we’re here to tell you it doesn’t have to be! Here’s Embrace’s guide to navigating Halloween as a diabetic. Featuring your responses from our Instagram polls! Follow us on Instagram: @embrac3movement
Follow Dom Snyder on Tik Tok & Instagram! @avgdiabetic
Whether you’ve had diabetes for 50 years or for a month this is a crucial listen! We all deal with low blood sugar, here’s some great ways to go about those common lows & some hacks a long the way, enjoy!
Resources to Help
Insulin Help : https://insulinhelp.org
Novo Nordisk Patience Assistance Program : https://www.novocare.com/diabetes-overview/let-us-help/pap.html
Volunteer Spotlight: Chief Operating Officer Shiraz Harel !
This week we sit down and talk with Maria Nava, and talk presenting diabetes to your partner, pregnancy and diabetes, talking to coworkers about diabetes, and so much more!
Diabetes Distress is common for everyone living with Diabetes. Diabetes is hard, that’s why it’s important to know what healthy coping and problem solving looks like for you. On this week’s episode Jazz tackles these common contenders of diabetes. Take the quiz! https://diabetesdistress.org/take-dd-survey. GET MORE INVOLVED WITH EMBRACE! https://linktr.ee/embrac3movement. Follow Jazz! https://instagram.com/capitalizemyq_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Welcome to the first episode of Season 3 of the Embrace Podcast. I hope you enjoy. Join our host Jazz as we go on this journey called Diabetes together, thank you for joining us! New episodes every other Wednesday
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
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City of Minneapolis PD police@minneapolismn.gov
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Office of Police Conduct Review policereview@minneapolismn.gov
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Minneapolis 311 minneapolis311@minneapolismn.gov
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Text JUSTICE to 668366 You will need to provide your zip code
Call
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Governor Tim Walz 612-201-3400
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Mayor Jacob Frey 612-673-2100
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Mike Freeman 612-348-3550
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Police Chief Arendondo 612-673-3550
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Minneapolis PD 612-673-3000
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MPD of Int’l Affairs 612-673-3074
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Minneapolis Dept of Civil Rights 612-348-3744
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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
On Today’s episode we discuss some healthy ways to prevent the Coronavirus, important diabetic topics, as well as talk about the organizations plan moving forward, & reacting to YOUR answers from our question earlier this week! Enjoy! FOLLOW @Embrac3movement on Instagram & Twitter.
We sit down with England native, Tom Clague to crack down on the secret of the century long mystery; “how does one correct effectively for pizza?” Sit down and enjoy his story and hear his take on the question. Season 2 of the Embrac3 Podcast coming soon. More interviews, more topics, more talk about an effective T1D lifestyle. Thanks for tuning in! Follow us @Embrac3movement on Instagram!
Listen to the story of when I was diagnosed almost 17 years ago! A good time, thanks for listening. Follow us on our Instagram page @embrac3movement or else I’ll give peanut butter to my dog
Rapid Fire Tips on Type one Diabetes. These are things that I’ve learned that I’d love to pass on to you guys. I challenge you all to put these into practice! Just you and I today, no special guests. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram page or else. @embrac3movement
Our interview with T1D Entrepreneur: Hannah Grace. Seen on TeenBoss & Instagram’s ‘60 Second Docs’ , Hannah Grace is moving mountains for the T1D community. Hear her story and how she’s doing her part to help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes on the 20th episode of ......The Embrace Podcast
Interview with Anita Nicole Brown. A Type 1 Diabetic actress, model and beauty pageant participant. Hear her inspiring, moving, motivational story right here. It’s worth the listen. Follow us on Instagram @embrac3movement for more from the T1D community.
In this episode we talk with Sam from @gameplan_t1d, he talks with us about growing up with Diabetes, being an athlete with Diabetes and his organization! Great guy & a great conversationalist. Truly inspiring stuff!
Tune in today to find out whether you should be taking your insulin before or after carbs
Today we talk about the latest advancement in diabetics technology as well as August’s event! Enjoy
Get a load of this guy!! Quincy the Diabetic Koala just received a Dexcom G6! Hear all about it along with updates!
Did you know as a Diabetic your feet are more sensitive?? Listen to today’s episode to learn how you can take the best care of your feet and ways to prevent complications!
Good morning! Today we’re talking about diabetes and Stress! How diabetes can induce stress and how to effectively handle it in a positive way! Important episode!
Tune in for on today’s episode for what to expect when going through security in an airport, best pre, during, post flight precautions and many more! Thanks for joining us today
Today we’re discussing long road trips with diabetes! What to do, what not to do, enjoy!
Does the cold effect diabetics any worse? Is it ok to take cold medicine? We answer these questions today
Should I or should I not have an accountability partner? We discuss this in today’s episode
Hey guys! Today we’re talking about changing your lancets and morning blood sugars, listen in on today and see what the best way to go about these 2 things. Enjoy!