DiabeticReal
Join Deborah E, multi-award winning singer, podcaster, and speaker, who proves that two chronic illnesses since childhood, countless hospitalizations, and a family who told everyone she would be dead before she was 20 does not have to stand in the way of living life to its fullest (and beyond!).
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DiabeticReal
The Real Life of the Diabetic who wouldn’t stay down when others said she was done!
Join Deborah E, multi-award winning singer, podcaster, and speaker, who proves that two chronic illnesses since childhood, countless hospitalizations, and a family who told everyone she would be dead before she was 20 does not have to stand in the way of living life to its fullest (and beyond!).
🎵 Life Worth Living 🎵
Here are a couple of episodes to get you started.
In some cases, it is other people who think they hold YOUR life in their hands and have the power to end it. Is that how you want to play the game? Yeah, I didn't think so.
It is time for you to have the say in your life and to find the balance, and joy, and happiness! ❤️
Recent Episodes
May 25, 2026
The Path to Sustainable Health: A Personal Reflection #34
This podcast episode delineates Deborah's recent journey through significant health challenges, underscoring the paramount importance of holistic well-being for individuals managing chronic conditions such as diabetes. Deborah shares her experiences of grappling with debilitating health issues that…
July 7, 2025
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Path to Mental Wellness #33
Mental health is of paramount importance, particularly for those navigating the complexities of chronic conditions such as diabetes. In our discussion, Deborah draws upon her own personal experiences, illustrating how diabetes and other health challenges, including epilepsy, can profoundly affect o…
June 2, 2025
Expecting the Unexpected: Thinking Outside the Box #32
The primary focus of this podcast episode revolves around the necessity for individuals with diabetes to anticipate unforeseen complications that may arise during seemingly routine experiences, such as dental visits or common illnesses. Deborah recounts her own recent encounter with a dental proced…
May 19, 2025
Empathy and Understanding: Conversations on Diabetes Stress #31
The salient theme of this podcast episode revolves around the psychological stress associated with a diabetes diagnosis, an aspect that often receives insufficient attention. Deborah recently engaged in a discussion with a gentleman named Coach Ken, who illuminated the mental and emotional challeng…
May 5, 2025
Confronting Medical Appointments: Reflections on Endocrinology #30
The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the often disconcerting dynamics between patients and healthcare providers in the management of diabetes. Deborah recounts her recent appointment with her endocrinologist, during which she experienced a profound sense of trepidation, primari…
April 21, 2025
Perspective and Mindset: I Take My Life Seriously #29
This podcast episode elucidates the critical interplay between perspective and mindset in the management of diabetes, particularly in the context of diabetic ketoacidosis. The discussion is inspired by a significant moment from a contemporary episode of Matlock, wherein the theme of taking one's li…
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