The Diabetes Psychologist

Do you ever feel like you just need a break from diabetes? Do you think the best way to reduce your stress is to avoid thinking about and managing diabetes for a while? On paper, that makes sense. However, what actually happens is you make the situation worse. The more you try to avoid the stress of diabetes, the harder it comes back to bite you. In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast, I talk about The Paradox of Avoidance. You'll hear why trying to avoid stress does the exact opposite of what you want it to do. I show you how leaning into the stress makes it easier to deal with, and I give you some tips to help you do just that. Click HERE [https://www.t1dpsychologist.com/membership] to join The Diabetes Psychologist Membership. Use code COMMUNITY to get your first month for $10. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram@thediabetespsychologist [https://www.instagram.com/thediabetespsychologist/]and joinThe Diabetes Psychologist Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thediabetespsychologistcommunity] on Facebook.

My book, Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It comes out soon!   As I think about the quickly approaching book release, I wanted to take some time to reflect on the habits that I formed and the lessons that I learned while writing the book.  In this episode of the Diabetes Psychologist Podcast, I talk about the 5 lessons I learned while writing my book. I share some tips on how you can use these lessons in your life to improve your diabetes management.    Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It will be on April 19, 2022. You will be able to purchase the book on Amazon or on my website, www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book [http://www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book]. ClickHERE [https://www.t1dpsychologist.com/membership]to join The Diabetes Psychologist Membership. Use code COMMUNITY to get your first month for $10. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram@thediabetespsychologist [https://www.instagram.com/thediabetespsychologist/]and joinThe Diabetes Psychologist Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thediabetespsychologistcommunity]on Facebook.

I love when I have the chance to chat with other mental health professionals who specialize in diabetes. It is even more exciting when those professionals are creating inclusive opportunities that go beyond the physically-focused mindset surrounding a diabetes diagnosis.   In this episode of the Diabetes Psychologist Podcast, my guests are Allison Nimlos, LAMFT, and Sara Adams, LCSW. Both Allison and Sara are therapists who live with diabetes and work with people living with diabetes. Together, they are putting on the FIRST EVER Diabetes + Mental Health Conference on May 20-21, 2022. I hope this conversation sparks your interest in learning more about diabetes and mental health.    To find out more and register for the Diabetes + Mental Health Conference, go to https://dmhconference.vfairs.com/ [https://dmhconference.vfairs.com/] or follow @dmhconference [https://www.instagram.com/dmhconference/] on Instagram. Early bird registration ends Sunday, April 3   You can find Allison on Instagram @thediabetictherapist [https://www.instagram.com/thediabetictherapist/]. You can find Sara on Instagram @t1dtherapist [https://www.instagram.com/t1dtherapist/]. ClickHERE [https://www.t1dpsychologist.com/membership] to join The Diabetes Psychologist Membership. Use code COMMUNITY to get your first month for $10. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram@thediabetespsychologist [https://www.instagram.com/thediabetespsychologist/]and joinThe Diabetes Psychologist Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thediabetespsychologistcommunity] on Facebook.

When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 23 years ago, I had a lot of challenges and had no clue what I was doing! I was scared and overwhelmed. In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist podcast, I tell you about 5 things I wish I would have done earlier in my diagnosis for my mental health. No matter how long you have been living with diabetes, I hope my experiences can help you on your journey. ClickHERE [https://www.t1dpsychologist.com/membership]to join The Diabetes Psychologist Membership. Use code COMMUNITY to get your first month for $10. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram@thediabetespsychologist [https://www.instagram.com/thediabetespsychologist/]and joinThe Diabetes Psychologist Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thediabetespsychologistcommunity]on Facebook.

Being a teenager is tough. Being a teen with T1D is extremely challenging. From navigating relationships with family, friends, and teachers to gaining independence and eventually moving out on their own, diabetes can put a wrench in the already landmine-ridden world of adolescence. But this doesn't mean that all hope is lost! My guest on this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast is Dr. Kenneth Gorfinke. Dr. Ken is a psychologist who works with teens and their parents to help them improve their relationship when it comes to living with type 1 diabetes. In this episode, Dr. Ken talks about how he approaches this work and gives some tips on how parents and teens can put these skills into action. Click HERE [http://www.commonsensetherapy.com/who-we-are/] to find out more about Dr. Ken. ClickHERE [https://www.t1dpsychologist.com/membership]to join The Diabetes Psychologist Membership. Use code COMMUNITY to get your first month for $10. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram@thediabetespsychologist [https://www.instagram.com/thediabetespsychologist/]and joinThe Diabetes Psychologist Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thediabetespsychologistcommunity]on Facebook.