Stacey Simms returns to the podcast to recap Diabetes Podcast Week, discuss the opportunities for new podcasters to engage in the medium, and her perspective on the hybrid closed loop technology for people with diabetes, and their caregivers. K

Episode 489 - With Kerri Sparling

Feb 26th, 2019 43m 1s

Kerri Sparling returns to the podcast to talk about the end of her blogging adventure, the exciting future of hybrid closed loop technology, mourning her cat Siah, and the wonderful rabbit hole of random top level domains. While it's still a th

Episode 488 - With Pamela Jessen

Feb 19th, 2019 31m 2s

This week I'm joined by Pamela Jessen for a conversation about her life with multiple chronic conditions including trigeminal neuralgia, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. We also discuss her perspective on the ongoing stigma surrounding patien

Episode 487 - With Katie DiSimone

Feb 12th, 2019 51m 30s

It's Diabetes Podcast Week! Katie DiSimone joins me for a chat about working together at Tidepool, finding an opportunity to give back to the diabetes community with Loop Docs, and navigating the tricky balance of parenting a teen with diabetes

Episode 486 - With MarlaJan Wexler

Feb 5th, 2019 26m

This week I'm joined by MarlaJan Wexler for a conversation about her life with multiple chronic illnesses including a heart defect that resulted in low oxygen for years and lupus. We also discuss the evolution of her patient advocacy platform,

Episode 485 - With Barby Ingle

Jan 29th, 2019 37m 15s

Barby Ingle joins me this week for a conversation about living with endomitriosis and reflex sympathy disorder, the ongoing stigma facing women with chronic pain, creating the International Pain Foundation, and preparing for the upcoming Intern

Episode 484 - With Megan Elizabeth Lewellyn

Jan 22nd, 2019 37m 21s

This week I'm joined by Megan Elizabeth Lewellyn for a conversation about life with multiple sclerosis, battling the stigma of perception around medical marijuana, becoming an advocate for cannabis as a valid treatment option, and her book, "Se

Episode 483 - With Bonita Shelby

Jan 15th, 2019 29m 55s

Bonita Shelby joins me for a conversation about facing threatening health challenges, battling breast cancer, finding a balance between traditional and conventional therapies, and the value in humor in the face of adversity. Keep up with Bonita

Episode 482 - With Christalle Bodiford

Jan 9th, 2019 42m 45s

This week I'm joined by Christalle Bodiford for a conversation about living with epilepsy, the challenges of a misdiagnosis, the relief when a proper diagnosis is received, battling stigma, and creating a nonprofit organization in Life Elektrik

Episode 481 - With Rebecca Pine

Jan 1st, 2019 30m 43s

Happy New Year! Rebecca Pine joins me this week to talk about her breast cancer diagnosis, weighing the social and personal implications of breast reconstruction surgery, and co-founding The Breast and the Sea, a written and photographic projec

Episode 480 - With Lydia Beier

Dec 25th, 2018 26m 58s

Lydia Beier joins me for a conversation about living with depression and bipolar disorder, the challenges and opportunities that come with battling mental health stigma, and the value of starting a conversation to make a difference in people's

Episode 479 - With Jen Loving

Dec 18th, 2018 31m 30s

Jen Loving joins me for a conversation about raising multiple children with diabetes, navigating a hemophilia diagnosis, exhibiting self care through creative hair styles, and the positive impact you can make on the world by sharing your story.

Episode 478 - With Peggy Stephens

Dec 11th, 2018 34m 5s

This week I'm joined by Peggy Stephens for a conversation about inflammatory breast cancer, the challenge of rapidly understanding urgent treatment options, working with the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation, and creating strong and effecti

Episode 477 - With Angela Cohen

Dec 4th, 2018 41m 47s

Angela Cohen joins me this week to talk about her life with multiple chronic conditions, finding time for self care, defining a unique voice in patient advocacy, and the importance of empathy and shared experiences. Follow Angela on Twitter @an

Episode 476 - With Carin Anderson

Nov 27th, 2018 36m 10s

Carin Anderson joins me this week for a conversation about aortic disease, navigating a complicated world of terminology and treatment options and outcomes, growing a small outreach initiative into a widely respected and recognized nonprofit or

Episode 475 - With Chrisa Hickey

Nov 20th, 2018 33m 32s

This week I'm joined by Chrisa Hickey for a conversation about childhood mental illness, fighting mental health stigma, navigating the Special Education system, sibling issues, and parental self-care. Trigger Warning: Suicide. Learn more about

Episode 474 - With Becky Brandt

Nov 13th, 2018 31m 12s

Becky Brandt joins me this week for a conversation about central pain syndrome, battling stigma, creating an online resource for world in the Central Pain Nerve Center, and carving a unique path in patient advocacy on behalf of people living wi

Episode 473 - With Michele Hillman

Nov 7th, 2018 43m 42s

This week I'm joined by Michele Hillman for a conversation about her son's multiple misdiagnosis adventures, understanding the impact of strabismus eye surgery for a 22-month old child, gaining an appreciation for how vision impacts development

Episode 472 - With Kathy Young

Oct 30th, 2018 36m 37s

Kathy Young joins me for a lively discussion about her life with multiple sclerosis, finding her voice in patient advocacy through her blog and podcast, and advocating for patient advocates to get fairly compensated for their time. Learn more a

Episode 471 - With Kelly Crabb

Oct 23rd, 2018 35m 4s

This week I'm joined by Kelly Crabb for a conversation about her life with Crohn's Disease, finding her voice as a patient advocate, her stamina as a runner, and her community through the Purple Project. Follow Kelly's advocacy efforts on Twitt

Episode 470 - With Joan Mueller

Oct 16th, 2018 38m 45s

Patient advocate Joan Mueller joins me this week for a conversation about her life with arthritis, its impact on her work as an Assistant Hospital Director, the challenges that come with physical therapy and relearning motor functions, and how

Episode 469 - With Kristal Kent

Oct 9th, 2018 47m 17s

This week I'm joined by Kristal Kent for a conversation about fibromyalgia, the widespread pain index, challenges that come with an invisible illness, and the positivity and empathy that an online patient community can generate. Learn more abou

Episode 468 - With Maria Thomas

Oct 2nd, 2018 35m 9s

Maria Thomas joins me this week to talk about her life with hyperhidrosis, share her perspective on defining chronic diseases as disabilities, empowerment and validation that is received from peers and providers, and navigating social cues most

Episode 467 - With Justin Birckbichler

Sep 25th, 2018 33m 25s

This week I'm joined by Justin Birckbichler for a conversation about his testicular cancer diagnosis, identifying an opportunity to educate through humor, really clever puns, and creative opportunities for testicular cancer advocacy. Learn more

Episode 466 - With Erin Smith

Sep 18th, 2018 32m 55s

Erin Smith joins me this week to talk about her life with celiac disease, traveling the world in search of great gluten free food, challenges that arise when your medical necessity becomes a culinary fad, and New York accents. Learn more about