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Sugar Mama's Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes

Mental Health Episodes

Just as important as taking care of your child living with type 1 diabetes is taking care of ourselves as caregivers. The episodes in this category will help you navigate some of the emotional, mental and relational challenges that come along with a type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
Nov. 5, 2022

#91 Relationships and the Stressors that come with a Type 1 Diagnosis…

Relationships with friends, family, our spouse and even our children can be strained when a type 1 diabetes diagnosis enters the picture. Listen in on today's episode as psychotherapist and T1D mama, Joanne Robb, discuss rela...

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Oct. 29, 2022

#90 All those Feelings and Emotions that come along with a Type 1 Dia…

There are a TON of feelings and emotions that come along with getting a type 1 diabetes diagnosis for your child. Listen in to today's episode as Joanne Robb and I talk about dealing with anger, shame, resentment, sadness and...

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Oct. 21, 2022

#89 Validation with Joanne Robb

Validation. What is it and how can we do it well? Listen in on today's episode as Psychotherapist and fellow T1D parent, Joanne Robb, and I talk about validating our child's (and our own) feelings and emotions as we continue …

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Oct. 15, 2022

#88 Working through Anxiety with Psychotherapist and T1D mom, Joanne …

Being a parent or caregiver to a child living with type 1 diabetes can come with a lot of anxiety. Listen in to today's episode as Psychotherapist and fellow T1D parent, Joanne Robb, and I try to unpack some of …

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