Real talk, real support, and real life with Type 1 diabetes — out loud.
I’ve had Type 1 for over 20 years, and a background in mental health alongside it. In this podcast, I bring together two things: honest talks about living with T1D’s mental and emotional side.
Some episodes it’s just me, working through a topic. Other times I’ll bring on guests who get it too. New episodes released [however often you’re actually publishing — every Tuesday.
Episode 6: Why Your Numbers Feel So Personal (and how to fix it)
Episode 5: T1D and Sex: Love Without Fear
A frank and upfront talk about how T1D can effect us before, during, and after sex. But not just that, I speak about having the conversation with partners about what might happen while in the throws of passion. If they can’t handle your handle your blood sugars not playing ball during, well, that’s their problem! Listen now.
Episode 4: A Letter to Newly Diagnosed Me
What I’d say to my 23 year old self in a letter knowing what I know now, recording this brought a lot of emotions flooding to the surface.
Episode 3: If You don’t Laugh About It – You’re Fucked
Whether you know it or not, we as T1Ds need to laugh at this condition whenever we can; because the other option would have us not wanting to leave the house. Find out more in this episode.
Episode 2: 6 Signs You’re Burning Out (And What Actually Helps)
Burnout doesn’t arrive all at once — it creeps in until you’re already stuck in it. In this episode, I break down six signs that you might be heading into (or already in) Type 1 diabetes burnout, and what actually helped me move through it — practical, doable steps, not just “try to relax more.”
This episode discusses burnout and, briefly, suicidal thoughts. If you’re struggling right now, please reach out to Samaritans on 116 123 (UK, free, 24/7) or speak to your GP.
Episode 1: Why I Started Mind Over Sugar
Diagnosed at 23, and twenty-odd years later, still figuring parts of this out. In the first episode, I talk about what diagnosis actually felt like, my first real burnout, and why I believe managing your mindset matters just as much as managing your blood sugars.
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If any of this hits home, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I also work with people 1:1 — no rigid plans, just real conversation about what’s going on and how to make it more manageable.