Best Keytones Podcasts (2025)

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Good for Business - Episode 16 - Keyton Blocher, Fighting for His Life 1:30:09

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Good for Business - Episode 16 - Keyton Blocher, Fighting for His Life In this episode, host Colin Krieger interviews Keyton Blocher, a 26-year-old cancer patient who is sharing his journey with Hodgkin's Lymphoma while managing a rare heart condition. Keyton discusses his diagnosis, treatment challenges, and his mission to create awareness through…

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Good for Business - ep19 - Courtney Harris 45:07

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Good for Business - Episode 19 - Courtney Harris This episode features Columbus icon Courtney Harris, owner of I Am Courtney, a beauty concept and consulting firm. Harris discussed her journey from working at Hardee's in 1996 to becoming a third-generation hair stylist. She highlighted her experience in various food service roles, her transition to…

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#305: Diabetes Resilience through Divorce & Breast Cancer - Jenna Smith 1:44:37

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this episode, I sit down with Jenna Smith, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 26. Jenna shares her powerful story of living with T1D for nearly two decades, navigating the challenges of motherhood, divorce, intimac…

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#304 – 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar: Part 4 – (Fitness & Activity) 34:33

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for managing blood sugar—but it can also be one of the most frustrating. In this solo episode, Coach Ken continues the 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar series with Part 4: Fitness & …

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#303: From Trash to Recycling: The Future of Sharps Disposal with PureWay 1:02:31

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Jeffery Miglicco (CEO), Omar Almidani and (Co-Founder), and from PureWay, a company leading the charge in safe sharps disposal and recycling solutions. Together, we explore: Why proper disposal of sy…

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Good for Business - Episode 18 - Autism Awareness with the Rowdy Foundation 49:12

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Good for Business - Episode 18 - Autism Awareness with the Rowdy Foundation In this special episode, Scott and Whitney Ferguson, co-founders of the Rowdy Foundation, discuss their organization's mission to support families with autism in North Mississippi. They started the foundation after their son Myers' 2017 diagnosis, aiming to provide resource…

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Good for Business - Episode 17 - Wesley Stewart 41:51

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Good for Business - Episode 17 - Wesley Stewart This episode's guest is Wesley Stewart, organizer of the Festival of the Fae. Stewart shares his journey from military service to organizing events in Columbus, Mississippi. His last festival, held just four months after conceptualization, attracted over 3,000 attendees despite the rain. Future plans …

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Good for Business - Bonus Episode 5 - Women's Comedy at First Methodist 9:28

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Good for Business - Bonus Episode 5 - Women's Comedy at First Methodist The Good for Business podcast features an interview with Roz Merchant, the children's and youth director at First Methodist Church in Columbus, Mississippi. Roz discusses an upcoming ladies-only event on September 14th at 2 PM, featuring comedienne Carrie Pomerolli, who will al…

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Good for Business Episode 15 - Yaakov Weinstein 1:27:52

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Good for Business Episode 15 - Yaakov Weinstein Our guest this episode is Yaakov Weinstein, a life coach and firefighter; he shares his journey from New York to Starkville, Mississippi. He discusses his early jobs, including working for his father for $1 an hour and his struggles with carpentry and electronics. Weinstein recounts his troubled youth…

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#302: Twin Stories of T1D, Entrepreneurship & Founders @Brekkie Shack with Lisa & Lindsay Rusch 1:07:10

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this inspiring episode, I sit down with twin sisters Lisa and Lindsay Rusch, both living with type 1 diabetes, alongside their older brother who also has T1D. Beyond their personal diabetes journeys, the sisters are co-owners of Bre…

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Good for Business - Episode 14 - The Mason Honnoll Music Show 1:06:45

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Good for Business - Episode 14 - The Mason Honnoll Music Show In this special episode of the “Good for Business” podcast, host Colin Krieger sits down with Mississippi Mason (Mason Honnoll) for an in-depth conversation about his musical journey, from his gospel roots in Columbus, Mississippi, to performing across the South and navigating the realit…

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Good for Business Episode 13 - Michael Franzese, from Mafia to Ministry 21:29

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Good for Business Episode 13 - Michael Franzese This week's guest is Michael Franzese, a former mobster turned born-again Christian, shares his life story with Columbus 2717 and the Good for Business Podcast. Franzese dropped by for an interview during a recent talk in Columbus, Mississippi in August. In the interview, he details his challenging up…

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#301: Faith, Fitness, and Finding Balance With T1D: A Conversation With Mark Brezzel 1:04:08

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Mark Brezzel T1D author and clinician who shares his powerful story of diagnosis, the mental and physical challenges he faced, and how his faith and passion for fitness shaped his outlook. We discuss…

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Good for Business - Bonus ep 3 - Ryan Munson and Josh Gillis 15:47

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Good for Business - Bonus ep 3 - Ryan Munson and Josh Gillis In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger interviews Ryan Munson and Josh Gillis discuss their upcoming singer-songwriter contest this Saturday, August 30th, featuring ten local artists, with some awesome celebrity judges presiding over the contest. The winner r…

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#300: Food Freedom, Mindset Shifts, and Thriving With T1D - Cecily Lopez 1:14:39

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Cecily Lopez is a wellness advocate, visual storyteller, and the founder of Trinity Grace Photography, LLC. She has been living with Type 1 diabetes for nearly nine years, and a few years into that journey was also diagnosed with thyro…

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Good for Business - ep 12 - John Klosterman 45:05

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Episode 12 John Klosterman (and Murph) In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger interviews John Klosterman, a Mobile, Alabama native with a rich background in the restaurant and food service industry. John shares his journey from working in his family's restaurant business to becoming a food and beverage director for the…

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#299: Navigating a New Diagnosis, Menstruation, and Menopause - Jessica Barber 1:24:48

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. What’s it like to be newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as an adult? In this episode, I talk with Jessica Barber, who was diagnosed in February 2024. Jessica opens up about what the first year of life with T1D has been like, how she’…

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Good for Business - Episode 11- Rick "Sonic" Johnson 46:18

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Good for Business - Episode 11- Rick "Sonic" Johnson Rick "Sonic" Johnson, a retired Air Force pilot and current entrepreneur. Sonic shares his life journey from growing up in Ohio and Louisiana to becoming a C-130 pilot, serving 23 years in the Air Force. After retirement, he transitioned into public affairs and eventually started a business in ai…

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#298: The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose - Part 3 (Strategic Dosing) 50:32

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. You may have heard of Adam Brown’s popular article from Diatribe, “42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose”—a game-changing guide for anyone living with Diabetes. But how do those 42 factors show up in real life? And are there other varia…

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#297: Redefining Diabetes and Owning Your Story - Rob Howe 1:09:02

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. What does it look like to fully own your story with Type 1 diabetes and stop letting the condition define you? In this episode, I sit down with Rob Howe—former professional basketball player, creator of Diabetics Doing Things, and pass…

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Good for Business - ep10 - Hagan Walker, CEO of The Glo Companies 40:20:00

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Hagan Walker, CEO of The Glo Companies In this episode of the Good for Business Podcast, Colin sits down with Hagan Walker, the innovative founder of Glow, a Starkville-based company that transformed from making light-up drink cubes to creating sensory toys that are changing children's lives. Born out of a Mississippi State University entrepreneurs…

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#296: Climbing to New Heights: Mountaineering Living With Type 1 Diabetes - Luis Freitas 1:09:41

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. What does it take to climb some of the world’s tallest peaks while managing Type 1 diabetes? In this episode, I sit down with mountaineer and T1D veteran Luis Freitas, who has lived with diabetes since the age of two. Luis shares the h…

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#295: The Day-to-Day of Fighting Fires as a T1D - Andrew Thomas (Part 2) 1:22:43

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I welcome back Andrew Thomas. Andrew is a firefighter in the great state of Indiana and also lives with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). In his first appearance on the show (#271), we discussed his experiences living with dia…

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Good for Business - ep 09 - Amy Bogue - A Healthy Discussion 50:31

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This week's guest is healthcare entrepreneur and community leader Amy Bogue. She shares stories of lessons learned from two decades of growth in business throughout North Mississippi and Alabama. Bogue champions both coaching and personal growth at every level of her organization, and recently has formed a firm that focuses on educating individuals…

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Good for Business - BONUS Episode 2 - Columbus Ward 2 Councilman Roderick Smith and East Columbus Day 11:14

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Today, we have a bonus episode with Ward 2 Councilman Roderick Smith, where he's talking about the upcoming East Columbus Day! This is a great community event with music, food, and good times all around! Come on out on Saturday and pass a good time. 222 Lawrence Dr starting at 3PM; music starts after 4; admission is free. Host Colin Krieger is a to…

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#294: Are CGM's Less Of A Tool Than Glucose Monitors? - Graham Hubbard (Part 2) 1:56:49

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit back down with my good friend and Diabuddy Graham Hubbard. Wow, the last two episode with Graham have been FIRE! In today's episode we talk about... The 42 Factors that Affect Glucose Why Dexcom is the best Di…

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Good for Business - ep08 - Dustin "Worm" Nichols, Never Count Him Out! 46:43

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Our guest today is Dustin Nichols, better known to most in West Alabama and the Golden Triangle as "Big Worm." Nichols shares heartfelt tales of struggle and redemption, from fighting drug and alcohol abuse to learning to walk in faith. His fascinating career path took him through service in the restaurant business and car sales to running dope and…

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#293: An Endurance Athlete's Fury as a T1D - Ross Mallen (Part 2) 1:18:28

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In the last episode with Ross, we discussed Ross's journey with T1D and how he's been able to overcome a wide range of challenges without much support from his medical team. In this episode, we took a different direction and talked abo…

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Good for Business - Bonus Ep 1 - Columbus Night Out Against Crime 13:46

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Colin Krieger and Columbus, Mississippi Parks Director Greg Lewis discuss the 30th annual National Night Out event in Columbus, scheduled for August 5th from 5 to 8 PM at the Columbus River Walk stage. The event aims to foster community unity and police-community relations through activities like face painting, balloon animations, sack races, hula …

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Good for Business - ep07 - Independent Insurance Agent Layforn "Fonz" Profice, Jr 44:56

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This episode features Independent Mississippi Insurance agent Pastor Layforn Profice, Jr., who shares tales from a lifetime of learning. From selling used cars and fine jewelry to managing vending machines and slinging fries at McDonald's, "Fonz" has always kept a cool head during his entrepreneurial journey. He shares tremendous insight for gettin…

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#292: A Bad Spot as a Diabetic - Ross Mallen (Part 1) 1:08:29

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Ross Mallen. Ross is a T1D and advocate cyclist. We discussed Ross's usual diagnosis story which lasted 6 months. We also discussed the challenges he's been able to overcome and the lessons he's lear…

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Good for Business - Ep 06 - Restaurateur Ledrico Isaac 50:21

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Episode 6, Ledrico Isaac Social media influencer and restaurateur Ledrico Isaac shares the challenges of running a business in a smaller city, as well as life lessons learned from over a decade of working for himself. From how to make a buck online to dealing with public (mis)judgement, Isaac provides some unique insight into the mind and might of …

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#291: Diabetics Behind The Curtain - Deborah Anderson 1:26:15

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Debra Anderson. Debra is a Type 1 diabetic, podcaster, and singer. This conversation was extra special for me because it again shows me how far we've come as a Diabetes community. Debra has had Diabe…

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Good for Business - ep05 - Renee...from United Way 46:31

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Renee...from United Way Our guest this time is the biggest ball of energy that the Golden Triangle has ever seen. Renee Sanders is the Executive Director of one of the fastest-growing United Way regional offices in the country. In this episode, Sanders speaks on her career path that led her to the United Way, managing through the challenges during …

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#290: Are CGM's Less Of A Tool Than Glucose Monitors? - Graham Hubbard (Part 1) 1:09:11

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with my good friend and Diabuddy Graham Hubbard. If you're new to the podcast, Graham started the show with me back in 2020 and then had to leave due to changes in life. This is a special episode because …

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Good for Business - ep04 - Andy Hubbard, The Honest Insurer 54:32

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Columbus, Mississippi insurance broker Andy Hubbard tells tales from his path to entrepreneurship, from working at the family appliance repair business to selling computers, and even his time announcing the Blue Light Specials at K-Mart. Hubbard brings his trademark sincerity to his life story, including quips about lessons learned in business, tha…

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Good for Business - ep03 - Paul Picard, Home Inspector to the Stars 44:36

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Episode 3. Paul Picard, Home Inspector to the Stars This week's podcast features North Mississippi master home inspector Paul Picard, who shares stories of his upbringing in South Louisiana, his international travels in the fish hatchery field, and the ins and outs of running a family home inspection business. From his time as a 14 year-old over-th…

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Good for Business - Ep02 - Scott Ferguson (full interview) 56:11

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Scott Ferguson from Financial Concepts on entrepreneurship and taking over the family business. Host Colin Krieger is a top Realtor and home restoration specialist in the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi and is a community leader who focuses on fundraising endeavors that support those in need.By Colin Krieger

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#288: My Diabetes Dog Saved My Life - Sam Conn 56:09

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Sam Conn. Sam is a type 1 diabetic who relies on both medical tech and real-time alerts from my service dog, Whitney, to manage her blood sugar levels. She is passionate about educating others on the…

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#289: The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar - Part 2 (Nutrition) 53:37

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. You may have heard of Adam Brown’s popular article from Diatribe, “42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose”—a game-changing guide for anyone living with Diabetes. But how do those 42 factors show up in real life? And are there other varia…

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Good For Business - ep01- Russell Poole 45:42

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Our podcast guest today is local entrepreneur Russell Poole, owner of Plus Remodels in Columbus, Mississippi. In the episode, Russell shares his path to ownership in the construction business, which includes experience in house painting, restaurants, and several years as an oil and gas landman (just like Billy Bob Thorton in the TV Show). Poole sha…

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#287: The Dark Ages Of Diabetes - Jenn Taylor 1:15:44

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Jenn Taylor. Jenn was diagnosed in 1986 at the age of 10. We discussed the Dark Ages (pre-technology) and her struggles with managing Diabetes during that era. This is important because it shows us h…

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#286: The Pride & Advocacy of Living With Diabetes - Erin Talbert-Friesenhahn 59:30

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode I sit down with Erin Talbert-Friesenhahn. Erin is a 47 year old mom of 4, and Gigi to 2, balancing life with the challenges of living with type 1 diabetes. She is passionate about staying healthy, being a mom to my k…

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#284: A Diabetic's Dream - Shaun Thompson 1:05:24

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with T1D Shaun Thompson. Shaun has been diabetic for 26 years at the age of 16. We talked about his unusual high glucose diagnosis and the challenges he's done through. We talked in length about the Evers…

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#285: The 42 Factors Affecting Blood Sugar - Part 1 (Mental Health) 48:28

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. You may have heard of Adam Brown’s popular article from Diatribe, “42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose”—a game-changing guide for anyone living with diabetes. But how do those 42 factors actually show up in real life? And are there ot…

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#283: Finding Support At A Difficult Time - Caitlyn Malcomson 37:13

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Caitlyn Malcomson. Caitlyn is a 23-year-old T1D juggling life as a court coordinator, media marketing director for a nonprofit, and, most importantly, a single Mom. Caitlyn was diagnosed with type 1 …

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#282: Diabetes Complexities Are Real - Ali Dugger 1:10:38

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Ali Dugger. Ali is a T1D who was diagnosed at 18. She came from a family that had to learn about Diabetes earlier, as her brother is also Type 1. The cool thing about Ali's story is that her mom knew…

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#281: The Truth Behind Endocrinology - Dr. Ladan Davallow 1:14:38

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Ladan Davallow. Dr. Davallow is a pediatric endocrinologist, certified coach, and mom of three boys. She's the founder of Diabright, a coaching program that helps parents of kids with Type 1 Diab…

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#280: Diabetes Checklists - Part 2 (Nutrition) 40:46

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Do you use checklists in your Diabetes decisions. Today's episode is part 2 of a new series called checklists. We dive into how I am able to stay in range and stable after eating food. What are the steps and things I think about to avo…

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#279: A Young Child's Ingenuity - Lindsay Woodruff 54:26

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Lindsay Woodruff. Lindsay was diagnosed with T1D 33 years ago at the age of six. In our conversation, we talked about her diagnosis story and how she was able to overcome many challenges in her youth…