Just Talking Podcast

Michelle Litchman joins me for a conversation about skiing in Utah, finding a purpose in helping people through practicing medicine, becoming a Nurse Practitioner at the University of Utah Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic, and the value of online communities for people with diabetes. Most importantly, we talk about recent research that Michelle and her team conducted and published on how people with diabetes use Instagram to learn from each other. Follow Michelle on Twitter at @MichLitch and read about Michelle's latest research that was covered by, among many outlets, US News & World Report. Run Time - 46:46 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Manny Hernandez returns to the podcast to discuss leaving the Diabetes Hands Foundation, his favorite DHF memories, why he chose to stay in the diabetes industry, and his role working at Livongo. We also discuss the opportunity presented by reducing barriers to access health care treatment and tools, and similarities between diabetes and hypertension patient communities. Follow Manny on Twitter at @askmanny. And learn more about Livongo at livongo.com. Run Time - 1:01:45 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Tabatha Wharton returns to the podcast to discuss six months of sobriety, finally (?) writing a book, and making the transition from blogger to freelance writer to paid digital journalist. Most importantly, we discuss the upcoming Netflix show 'Atypical', the value of representation, and why the notion of "getting it right" is much more nuanced than you may think at first. Keep up with Tabatha at tabathawharton.com. And listen to Heartbreak Happy Hour at heartbreakhappyhour.com. Run Time - 1:15:12 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

This week I'm joined by luxury spokesmodel and diabetes advocate, Doris Hobbs, and Stephanie Belleci Manna, a 25-year veteran of the makeup industry. Our conversation ranges from Doris' diabetes diagnosis and how she infuses her diabetes advocacy and positivity into her model efforts to Stephanie's carefully crafted process for developing her own makeup line. We also discuss the true art of fashion and makeup, and what you can learn from watching RuPaul's Drag Race. Learn more about Dorris' work at richinlovefashion.com. Learn more about Stephanie's work at bellecicosmetics.com and bellecicustommakeup.com. Run Time - 47:12 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Christopher Angell joins me this week to talk about the other Criss Angel, being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 30, seizing an opportunity to improve the glucose tablet market with GlucoLift, and his work at Tandem Diabetes. If you'd like your own supply of GlucoLift glucose tablets, visit glucolift.com. For more information about Tandem Diabetes, visit tandemdiabetes.com. Run Time - 42:35 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Casey Quinlan joins me for a chat about patient advocacy, how her parents set a foundation for her own empowered healthcare conversations, the importance of health literacy, and why she has a QR code tattooed on her body. Follow Casey at mightycasey.com and on Twitter @MightyCasey. Learn more about the RightCare Alliance at rightcarealliance.org. [audio http://traffic.libsyn.com/iamspartacus/Just_Talking-405-With_Casey_Quinlan.mp3] Run Time - 52:11 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Scott Johnson returns to the podcast to discuss Alexa communicating with your diabetes technology, the opportunity and potential of commercial and open source artificial pancreas systems, effectively communicating with a patient community, and Roche's recent acquisition of MySugr. Learn more about MySugar at mysugr.com and follow Scott on Twitter @scottkhonson Run Time - 1:07:12 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Andrew Alliance joins me this festive week to discuss his podcast, The Show Radio. Among the many topics we cover, the main focus of our conversation revolves around the growth and maturation of Andrew as a podcaster, and the mentality required to not be afraid to fail at a creative endeavor. There's also some talk about the biggest announcements out of E3 2017 if you like video games. Listen to The Show Radio at theshowradio.info. and follow Andrew on Twitter @Uriyya Run Time - 59:11 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Martin Wood returns to the podcast to discuss the lovely weather in Tallahassee, pursuing a PhD in Sociology, the role of a medical librarian, and The PLAID Journal, a peer-reviewed, open access journal focusing on people living with and inspired by diabetes. Check out The PLAID Journal at theplaidjournal.com. Run Time - 49:55 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Jonathan Singer, Associate Professor of Social Work at Loyola University of Chicago joins me for a conversation about the true value of social work, battling the stigma social workers have accumulated, opportunities missed by '13 Reasons Why', Jonathan's own podcasting adventures, and jazz music. Listen to Jonathan's podcast, Social Work Podcast at socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com and follow @socworkpodcast. Run Time - 1:02:32 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Dana Lewis returns to the podcast to discuss the latest from the OpenAPS movement, reflect on the growing mainstream and local coverage of diabetes innovation, share the possibility of open source research through Open Humans, and the latest in gluten free dining successes. Follow Dana on Twitter @danamlewis and and openaps.org. Check out coverage of Dana and OpenAps at al.com. and Fast Company. Run Time - 51:27 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Cara Gael returns to the podcast to talk about following the ongoing conversation about the American Health Care Act from a patient perspective, and the benefits of stress management as hypothetical political discussions become an actuality for people who will be impacted by legislation. And then there's the CBO score for AHCA. We get into that, too. More importantly, Cara started a new podcast called "Wistful Thinking", which prompts a discussion about Sandra Bullock and nostalgia. Follow Cara on Twitter @bimpse and check out Wistful Thinking at cageclub.me. Run Time - 1:06:53 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Dr. Mike Sevilla returns to the podcast to chat about the impact of the national debate about healthcare on his patients, the importance of building a meaningful connection with patients, how he interacts with medical specialists, the perks of variety in family medicine, how social media has helped his traditional media appearances, and to make some bold predictions about the 2017 NBA Finals. Follow Mike on Twitter @drmikesevilla and drmikesevilla.com. Run Time - 42:37 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

This week I'm joined by Andrea Gustafson for a conversation about life in Iowa, pursuing social work in her post-graduate education and career, becoming a licensed therapist, and the pros and cons of opening a private practice. We also touch on '13 Reasons Why', her thoughts on how certain subjects were handled, and how she approaches talking about that show with her clients. Run Time - 41:53 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Previously on Just Talking, Cherise Shockley and I planned to revisit the Insulin Access Workshop hosted by Eli Lilly and discuss the data that fuels much of the conversation around insulin pricing. Then, Eli Lilly raised the price of their insulin 7.8%, a month after hosting a conversation with diabetes advocates about insulin pricing. In the aftermath of these events, Cherise participates in some therapeutic processing of what happened, and what diabetes advocates can do moving forward. Follow Cherise on Twitter @SweeterCherise and check out the #DSMA (Diabetes Social Media Advocacy) TweetChat @DiabetesSocMed. Here's some reading material if you want to catch up on the reaction to Eli Lilly's price increase: The price increase was first reported on CNBC. Here's Mike Lawson's response. And here's Meri Schuhmacher-Jackson's emotional response. Here's DiabetesMine's Mike Hoskins following up with Eli Lilly. The National Diabetes Volunteer Leadership Council has a lot of data to share on the subject. Run

Cherise Shockley returns to the podcast to talk about the recent Insulin Access Summit hosted by Eli Lilly. As complex as this conversation can get, we do our best to keep our focus on the intent of the meeting and what diabetes advocates can do to address the cost of insulin besides talk to their elected officials. We'll be continuing this conversation next week with some additional data points and opportunities for people interested in this topic. Follow Cherise on Twitter @SweeterCherise and check out the #DSMA (Diabetes Social Media Advocacy) TweetChat @DiabetesSocMed. Run Time - 28:25 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Trigger Warning: This episode of Just Talking includes conversation about suicide and suicide prevention. This week I'm doing some good as Dr. April Foreman returns to the podcast to talk about Netflix's '13 Reasons Why'. We discuss suicide and suicide prevention both in the real world and within the world portrayed within the show. Additionally, we talk about the big challenge with a difficult topic like this: is a less-than-accurate portrayal of something as serious as teen suicide in a television show worth the national conversation it provokes?. Follow April on Twitter @DocForeman and check out the #SPSM (Suicide Prevention Social Media) TweetChat @SPSMchat. This article on Mashable is also worth your time if you want to read up on some of the national conversation generated by '13 Reasons Why'. Run Time - 58:00 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Britt Johnson returns to discuss her lengthy journey to a Behcet's Disease diagnosis, the trust required among her medical team to keep searching for answers, the financial and emotional cost of a rare disease, and how patients in similar positions of uncertainty can advocate on their own behalf. Follow Britt on Twitter @hurtblogger and read more about Britt's Behcet's Disease diagnosis at thehurtblogger.com. Run Time - 1:00:33 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

This week I'm joined by Chris Stocker for a conversation about the weather in West Palm Beach, Florida, his diabetes diagnosis, discovering the diabetes online community, and starting his own web development and marketing firm. Follow Chris on Twitter @lifeofadiabetic and thelifeofadiabetic.com. Learn more about CSI Marketing Solutions and Chris' web design and marketing efforts at chrisstockerinc.com. Run Time - 51:34 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Todd Tresidder joins me this week to talk about investing in your wealth, the difference between a financial mentor and a financial planner, identifying and recognizing privilege, and the impact of the cost of healthcare on our individual financial stability. Learn from Todd at financialmentor.com. Run Time - 53:09 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.