Just Talking Podcast

Robert Gluck joins me this week to discuss the rise of soccer in the United States, our time working together at the American Diabetes Association, his role as a Human Factors Engineer within the Veterans Health Administration, and the importance of proper user-centered design in health care. You can connect with Robert on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/robertlgluck. We talked a lot about user-centered design, if you want more visit nngroup.com and uie.com. Run Time - 37:56 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

This week I'm joined by Travis Preston to discuss his work as a filmmaker, the latest construction updates in northeast Atlanta, and his upcoming documentary "Race to Tokyo". We also mix in our perspectives on creative storytelling as patient advocacy. Learn more about Race to Tokyo at racetotokyo.com and visit fracturedatlas.org to support Travis' documentary efforts. Run Time - 47:24 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Ryan Prior returns to the podcast to discuss tactics for maintaining sanity amidst all the breaking news while working at CNN, and the ongoing effort to raise awareness and increase research funding for ME/CFS. We also discuss the recent #MillionsMissing campaign and the impact that can be made by a worldwide network of patients and patient advocates. Learn more about #MissingMillions at missingmillions.org and from this #MillionsMissing announcement video on YouTube. Learn more about ME/CFS from Ryan's documentary, Forgotten Plague, at forgottenplague.com. Run Time - 38:55 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

This week, Cherise Shockley returns to the podcast to discuss home office layouts, pursuing a degree in social media (only it's not called social media), the diabetes technology space race, and how we might address the lack of representation of women of color in the diabetes community. Follow Cherise on Twitter @SweeterCherise. Follow #dsma on Twitter and @WOCdiabetes on Instagram. Run Time - 41:50 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Adam Hayden joins me this week to share his glioblastoma diagnosis and adventures in patient advocacy. We also discuss the social impact of John McCain's diagnosis, the value of sharing patient stories in a clinical setting, the similarities between impostor syndrome and survivor's guilt, and Adam's work at Our Brain Bank. Follow Adam on Twitter @AdamHayden. Learn more about Adam's work at glioblastology.com and ourbrainbank.com. Adam's open letter to John McCain can be read on Stat News. Run Time - 43:22 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

This week I'm joined by Katie McCurdy to talk about her work as a user experience designer focusing on healthcare solutions. In particular, we focus on storytelling as a means to inform conversations between patients and providers, Katie's Health History Timeline, and the potential of her new venture - Pictal Health. Learn more about Katie's work at katiemccurdy.com and pictalhealth.com. Run Time - 43:59 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Still in the midst of unpacking and settling into our home, and in an effort that could resemble something akin to brand synergy, I'm sharing a recent episode of one of my other podcasts, "Mark All That Apply". Catch up on past episodes of "Mark All That Apply" at markallthatapply.com. Run Time - 56:37 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

In the middle of our whirlwind adventure of unpacking in our new house, Dayle and I took a few minutes to recap everything that led up to becoming homeowners. It's still unbelievable we've made it to this point, and we can't wait to experience this exciting new chapter of our lives. Head over to my Instagram page if you want to check out some shots during the build. Run Time - 42:38 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

So, we're moving into our house, and this week's podcast is sort of a wash, which you hopefully understand. This is me saying "Hi", and a promise that next week we'll recap everything that lead up to the move. Now, back to unpacking! Run Time - 1:18 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

This week I'm joined by Courtney Duckworth for a conversation about her diabetes diagnosis, creating a scholarship for people with diabetes, turning marathon training into an opportunity to write a book and actively engage in diabetes advocacy, and being a cheerleader for the Washington Capitals. "The Marathon We Live: Training for a Personal Best in Life with Type 1 Diabetes" is available at everystepcountst1d.org. Run Time - 41:52 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Tabatha Wharton joins me for a conversation about her new book, "Manic Pixie Suicide Mistress". We cover the original inspiration for her book, her process for curating and editing her work, and unique challenges of self promotion. We also discuss her graduate school adventures and a possible PhD in Social Media. "Manic Pixie Suicide Mistress" is available at tabathawharton.com. You can use the promo code "podcast" to get 34% off any order. Run Time - 1:05:02 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Danny O'Dwyer joins me for a conversation about the origins behind, reception to, and welcome challenges of his crowd-funded video game documentary series, Noclip. We also talk about Danny's process for preparing for a new shoot, his commitment to transparency, and the weird social dynamics of working from home. We end our chat with a brief discussion about the upcoming Formula 1 season, and appreciate how a podcast about speedy race cars can convert idle listeners into passionate racing fans. Follow Danny on Twitter @dannyodwyer. For all things Noclip, visit noclip.video, youtube.com/noclipvideo, and follow @noclipvideo. Keep up with Shift+F1: A Forumla 1 Podcast at f1.cool. Run Time - 1:05:02 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

This week, Emily Bradley and I catch up on her Physician's Assistant degree pursuit, her role at Science 37, and discuss the complex nature of disability and disclosure, especially in medical education. What can we learn from each other, how might we improve empathy among able-bodied groups and individuals, what does it mean to self-censor your online persona and hide aspects of your patient experience. While we weren't shy about asking a lot of tough questions, the answers are harder to come by. Follow Emily on Twitter @chroniccurve. and science37.com. Run Time - 39:59 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Patrick McAllister joins me this week for a conversation about skiing in Vermont, being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes well before classic symptoms emerged, relying on an in-person support system for emotional support, and his new book "Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes: The Ultimate Guide for Teens and Young Adults". Patrick's book, "Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes: The Ultimate Guide for Teens and Young Adults" is available on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback. Visit sparearose.org to make a donation to Life for a Child. Run Time - 38:55 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

This week I'm joined by Liz Sacco, President and Founder of Diabetic Dabs for a conversation about her past life as a financial advisor, her son's diabetes diagnosis, identifying and pursuing a business opportunity in Diabetic Dabs, and the behind the scenes effort required to make her business a success. There's also a brief bit about New England sports, as one does with a guest in the greater Boston area. Learn more about Diabetic Dabs at diabeticdabs.com. Visit sparearose.org to make a donation to Life for a Child. Run Time - 43:23 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Celebrating Diabetes Podcast Week 2018 and the launch of the Spare a Rose campaign, I'm joined by Renza Scibilia for a conversation about patient communities crossing borders, and oceans. We cover Renza's diabetes diagnosis, the value of peer support locally and abroad, how Australia's healthcare system matches up with the rest of the world, and the importance of language and word choice when we talk about the patient experience. Keep up with Renza on Twitter @RenzaS and diabetogenic.wordpress.com. Learn more about Diabetes Podcast Week here and visit sparearose.org to make a donation to Life for a Child. Run Time - 36:28 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Lauren Bongiorno joins me for a conversation about her diabetes diagnosis, discovering a passion for teaching yoga, cultivating and maintaining a genuine following on Instagram, and tapping into her entrepreneurial spirit to become a health coach culminating in her recently successful KickStarter project, the Diabetic Health Journal. Keep up with Lauren on Instagram @lauren_bongiorno and laurenbongiorno.com. Run Time - 43:48 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

This week I'm joined by Molly Schreiber for a chat about traffic in the Washington, D.C. area, living with diabetes, managing diabetes on top of a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, comparing and contrasting experiences in different patient communities, and the upcoming HealtheVoices conference. Keep up with Molly on Instagram @mollyschreiber and atjax.net. Learn more about the 2018 HealtheVoices conference by visiting healthevoices. Run Time - 50:02 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Allison Nimlos returns to the podcast for a quick catch up on the last eight years of her life including getting married, moving from New York to Minneapolis, and having a baby. Our conversation focuses on the intense diabetes management required for a healthy pregnancy and later on her new career as a therapist and the importance of psychosocial support for people living with a chronic illness. Keep up with the cute baby pictures on Instagram @amnimlos and feel free to contact Allison at amnimlos@gmail.com or at her practice at traversecc.org. Run Time - 55:05 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Dr. Victor Montori joins me this week to chat about growing up in Peru, defining his medical career at Mayo Clinic's Knowledge and Encounter Research Center, the importance and value of love in conversations with patients, writing Why We Revolt: A patient revolution for careful and kind care, and the mission behind The Patient Revolution. Learn more about The Patient Revolution by visiting patientrevolution.org and reading Why We Revolt: A patient revolution for careful and kind care. Run Time - 39:27 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.