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Episode 212 - Mental Health Series with Mary Mosier Part 3

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Episode 212 - Mental Health Series with Mary Mosier Part 3 Diabetics Doing Things Podcast

For National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re doing a special five-part Mental Health series with friend of the pod, Mary Mosier.

This episode is Part 3: Diabetes, Anxiety & Depression


In this episode, Rob and Eritrea talk to Mary about:

  • People living with Diabetes are 3x as likely to suffer from anxiety and depression than those not living with Diabetes

  • Living with Depression and Anxiety living with Diabetes can look like -

    • Anxiety around hypo’s

    • Stress around Diagnosis

    • Anxiety around Access

  • Normal human emotions or affecting our functioning?

  • Building curiosity and awareness

  • Stressors and survival mode

  • Self-advocacy takes work

  • There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach

  • Co-piloting with your therapist

  • Tips on finding a therapist

  • How to be a good friend/ally without being overbearing

To learn more about this Mental Health Series or to learn more about the Mental Health therapy giveaway, check out diabeticsdoingthings.com/mental-health