The Talking Type 1 Podcast - Episode 55: Overcoming Fear and Celebrating Victories with Robin Arzon

In this episode of The Talking Type 1 Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Robin Arzon, a powerhouse athlete, author, and advocate who has been living with type 1 diabetes for the past decade. Robin shares her inspiring journey and discusses various aspects of living with type 1 diabetes. Topics include:

Overcoming Fear and Embracing Movement: Robin shares invaluable insights on how individuals living with diabetes can overcome fear and embrace movement despite the challenges posed by the condition. Drawing from her own experiences, she provides practical tips and motivational advice.

Going from "Shut Up and Run" to "I'm Not Done Yet": Robin discusses her personal mantra transformation and the importance of adopting a resilient mindset in the face of adversity. She explores how reframing our perspectives can empower us to push beyond our limits and achieve our goals.

Celebrating Invisible Moments: Robin emphasises the significance of celebrating "invisible" victories and milestones in the journey with diabetes. She encourages listeners to acknowledge and appreciate the small wins, recognising the strength and resilience it takes to navigate life with a chronic condition.

Pregnancy Experience: Robin shares her experience of pregnancy while managing type 1 diabetes, offering insights, challenges, and triumphs along the way.

T1D Toolkit: Robin reveals the essential components of her T1D toolkit, which includes breathwork, meditation, and journaling.

Additional information
Robin Website
Robin on Instagram
Robin on X
Daniel on Instagram
The Talking Type 1 Podcast on Instagram

Sanofi One Diabetes Pledge: Join Robin and take the Sanofi One Pledge to support individuals living with diabetes and advocate for better healthcare solutions. The link to the pledge is here.

A bit about the show and host

The Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 27 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018.

Information shared on the podcast is not medical information or advice. Please consult your medical team for specialist information and advice.

I spoke with Mo who is a key member of The Diabetes Football Community

We talk about Mo’s life with type 1 and:

• his diagnosis story
• How he educates people about diabetes
• The power of community

And much more!

Useful links:
Mo on Twitter
Daniel on Instagram

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A bit about the show and host

The Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 27 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. 

Information shared on the podcast is not medical information or advice. Please consult your medical team for specialist information and advice.

I speak with an OG of the diabetes podcast world, Jen Grieves. 

We talk about Jen’s life with type 1 and:

• Her diagnosis story including her first hypo on her own
• Diabetes burnout
• Travelling with type 1 diabetes
• Jens’s guiding principles for managing her type 1 diabetes
• Life and how grief can impact us and inspire us in different ways

Useful links:
Jen's website
Jen on Instagram
Links to Jen's podcast
Daniel on Instagram

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A bit about the show and host

The Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. 

Information shared on the podcast is not medical information or advice. Please consult your medical team for specialist information and advice.

I speak to Ken Tait who is living with type 2 diabetes. 

We talk about Ken’s life and: 

• His diagnosis story 
• The STIGMA people with type 2 diabetes face
• Shame and Guilt people living with type 2 diabetes experience

Useful links:
Ken Tait on Twitter
Ken on Instagram
Daniel on Instagram

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A bit about the show and host

The Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. 

Information shared on the podcast is not medical information or advice. Please consult your medical team for specialist information and advice. 

I speak to Duke who is a Spoken Word Poet and lives with type 1 diabetes and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder both conditions are stigmatised and misunderstood. We talk about Duke’s life and:  

• His diagnosis story 
• The impact chronic illnesses have had on his mental health
• Challenges in the workplace
• Ethnicity and identity
• Lewis Hamilton seeing his poetry 

 Useful links:
Duke on Instagram
All of Duke's links
Daniel on Instagram

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A bit about the show and host

The Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. 

I speak to Marcel who is a member of a group called Blazin Squad and was also on Love Island in 2017. Marcel was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2020. In our chat we talk about: 

• His diagnosis story 
• how researching type 1 in the hours after diagnosis surprised his doctors
• Life in the entertainment industry with type 1 diabetes 
• Dealing with diabetes emergencies 
• The importance of his family when living with type 1 and more

Useful links:
Marcel on Instagram
The Somerville's - YouTube Channel
Daniel on Instagram

Sound from Zapsplat.com

A bit about the show and host
The Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. 

Paul Coker is on the podcast this episode. Paul has been living with type 1 diabetes since 1977. Paul has a keen interest in type 1 diabetes and exercise, particularly insulin sensitivity. Over the years Paul has been living with the condition he has overcome many challenges. He shares how he needed to advocate for himself again nurses when he was under the age of 10. 

Useful links:
Paulcoker.com
Paul on Twitter
1bloodydrop.com
Daniel on Instagram

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 A bit about the show and host
The Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. 

My guest today is Anita Beckwith. Anita leads the Diabetes Specialist Dietitian Team and DAFNE services at Kings College Hospital in London. Anita's practice is heavily embedded within the National DAFNE Consortium. Anita is also a certified fertility dietician. Anita supports many women, men and couples through their fertility journey.  When it comes to preconception for people living with diabetes it has been focused on our glucose levels however Anita provides a more holistic approach to supporting diabetes management, overall nutrition and lifestyle.
 

Useful links:
Anita on Instagram
Fertility.Hormone.Dietician - Instagram
Anita's website
Useful links for Anita

Daniel on Instagram

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A bit about the show and host

The Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. 

The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. 

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