Reflections on 19 Years of Managing Diabetes and Nurturing Community Growth. Featuring Erica Howe
In this episode, Rob is joined by his wife Erica Howe to celebrate his 19th anniversary of living with diabetes and reflect on his journey so far. They discuss their experiences in dating and dealing with diabetes, as well as experiences with the Diabetics Doing Things podcast and community. The couple also shares insights on being content creators, noting the importance of authenticity and genuine passion as opposed to chasing trends. Furthermore, they touch upon their exciting upcoming plans for the podcast and its community, emphasizing consistency, incremental growth, and a commitment to fostering genuine relationships with their audience.
00:02 Introduction and Anniversary Celebration
00:55 Discussing Relationships and Diabetes
05:46 The Journey of Diabetes Management
06:08 The Impact of Diabetes on Family Planning
09:49 The Rise of Erica as a Content Creator
11:50 The Power of Authenticity in Content Creation
23:47 The Challenges and Rewards of Sponsored Content
26:43 The Importance of Community in Content Creation
30:06 Reflecting on 19 Years with Diabetes
38:07 Looking Forward: Goals and Expectations for the Future
