Mental Health Episodes
Having to do with mindset, mental health, and applying the mindset to how we approach diabetes rather than listening to how others (including medical professionals) tell us we should be defined.
March 3, 2025
The Power of Positivity: Overcoming Hurtful Words #24
The principal focus of this podcast episode revolves around the imperative of maintaining emotional and mental well-being amidst external negativity. Deborah reflects on a recent experience during a TikTok Live session, where she encountered individuals who resorted to unkind and derogatory remarks…
Feb. 24, 2025
Inspiring Resilience: How to Keep On Keepin #23
This episode emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity, encapsulated in the phrase "keeping on, keeping on." We explore the universal challenges that individuals, particularly those with chronic conditions, encounter in their daily lives, and acknowledge that moments of des…
Dec. 9, 2024
The Reality of Chronic Illness: Acceptance and Adaptation #16
Deborah shares a deeply personal narrative about managing chronic illness, particularly focusing on her experiences with diabetes and epilepsy. She reflects on the challenges of others accepting her conditions and the impact that has on her life and projects. A significant moment discussed is when …
Dec. 2, 2024
Pie, Ice Cream, and Insulin: My Thanksgiving Experience as a Type 1 Diabetic #15
Join Deborah as she reflects on the Thanksgiving holiday from the perspective of a Type 1 Diabetic. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on family and gratitude rather than getting caught up in the food-centric aspects of the celebration. With a light-hearted approach, Deborah shares her perso…
Nov. 25, 2024
Diabetes: My Constant Companion, Not My Identity #14
This episode of DiabeticReal features Deborah E reflecting on her unique relationship with diabetes, emphasizing that it does not define her. She candidly discusses the importance of transparency and authenticity in sharing her journey, acknowledging that her feelings towards diabetes may differ fr…
Nov. 18, 2024
Are Diabetics Forgetful? Setting the Record Straight #13
Memory issues are often mistakenly attributed solely to diabetes, but this episode challenges that notion by exploring how various factors can influence memory. Deborah E shares a personal story about a well-meaning friend who suggested that her memory problems were related to her diabetes, prompti…
Nov. 4, 2024
The Bully and the Baseball Bat #11
In a thought-provoking discussion, Deborah confronts the difficult realities faced by diabetics when dealing with healthcare providers. Her recent experience with her endocrinologist, who she once viewed as an ally, took a disheartening turn when the doctor’s approach felt more like bullying than s…
Feb. 5, 2024
Attention-Seeking Drama Queen #05
In this episode of DiabeticReal, Deborah E delves into the topic of attention-seeking behavior and the misconceptions surrounding it. Drawing from her personal experiences with Type 1 Diabetes and the misunderstandings she fa...