Dr Hammerstedt & her guests lightheartedly dig into health evidence and education to empower you into real sustainable lifestyle and mindset changes to curate your health future. Heather Hammerstedt MD is a double board certified physician, in emergency medicine and lifestyle medicine, an integrative nutrition coach, CEO of Wholist Lifestyle Medicine Coaching and Consults... and momma... who can't get enough of interviewing colleagues all over the map of medicine and health in the fields of ...
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Dia-Logue is the Diapoint Podcast. We talk to experts and people living with diabetes about social situations, nutrition, mental health, travel, and many other topics. Your host, Pam Durant, is the Founder and Managing Director of Diapoint, and also the mother of a teenage son who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 20 months old. Pam was also a healthcare manager for 25+ years and is a certified Wellness and Lifestyle Medicine coach. She is passionate about showing people how to not to ju ...
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The Health Coaches Podcast is a show for coaches, health professionals trying to get patients to develop and stick to healthy habits, and anyone in the Lifestyle Medicine space who wants to get better at behavior change. Your hosts Howard Jacobson and Kevin Davis share effective coaching methods, interview great health coaches about their practices, answer your questions, present sample coaching sessions, and more!
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Most people want to say that they’re an expert in something, whether it’s exercise, health, conspiracy theories or even making sandwiches. Kristen Snyder and Jamie Pityinger realized they weren't an expert in anything, so, they decided to change that! Kristen wants to be a mind, body, medicine holistic nutrition and natural medicine expert. Jamie wants to be an expert in content creation. Each week, they share tidbits on what they're learning and interview experts in various fields along the ...
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The Vidal Speaks Podcast or videos are about applying the art of detoxification by using homeopathy, food & lifestyle medicine to your daily life to regain or improve your health. Learn how to put your health in your own hands by using nature’s powerful God-given medicines as intended. Vidal, a homeopath with 26+ years of clinical practice, teaches & speaks about using homeopathic remedies to heal everyday ailments. She offers an online membership called VS CLUB to teach practical homeopathy ...
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Episode 230 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Udo Erasmus is here to talk about healthy oils. He describes our bodies as a major construction site. Some people say 98% of the time, the atoms in our bodies turn over and are removed and replaced every year. Our bodies need essential nutrients to be healthy. If you are not getting e…
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Episode 229 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Caroline Goodner is here today to talk about vaginal health. Her company OrganiCare makes products that help with vaginal infections. Femiclear has natural ingredients that have been proven to be efficient. Her products help with conditions such as: yeast infections, genital herpes, b…
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Episode 228 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Dr. Elsbeth Meuth & Freddy Zental Weaver are here to discuss how we can connect to our dreams and desires. They explain that tantric healing is about opening oneself up and being more intentional. This allows you to shift how you are living and feeling. You can become more aware of yo…
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Episode 227: Skin care for tweens and teens
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Episode 227 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness is here today to talk about skin care. As tweens enter puberty it is important that they know how to have healthy hygiene, with both body and skin care habits. There are big differences between girls' and boys' hygiene. It is important that we educate and show o…
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Episode 226: Fixing the root causes to improve health
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Episode 226 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Karin Reiter is here today to discuss holistic health. She talks about looking at the root causes (the pillars of your health) in order to be healthy. The physical, mental, emotional, and trauma base pillars need to be addressed and she helps people with small steps to make these chan…
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Episode 225 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Tess Jewell-Larsen is here today to talk about how she empowers women from feeling exhausted to finding balance. It is so easy to get caught up in our thoughts. She focuses on where these women are lacking or overdoing something, and she tries to help them find one thing they can do f…
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Episode 224 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Dr. John Neustadt is here today to talk about bone health and osteoporosis. He explains how bone density tests are inadequate. He wants to educate people on how to improve your bone health and protect yourselves. Medications, such as antacids, are damaging bones and increasing the ris…
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Episode 223 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Adele Spraggon is here to ask our listeners if your patterns of behavior are continuously getting in the way and stopping you from getting the things you want most in your life? She says forget commitment, willpower, positive-thinking, mindset techniques, or better goal-setting. These…
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Rising Above Diabetes: Conquering the Greatest Adventures and Challenges, with Milly Larmer
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Are you ready to be inspired? In this episode of Dialogue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam speaks with Milly Larmer from Gulf For Good where you'll get an inside look at her journey as a person living with diabetes. From conquering mountains to taking on other physical challenges all around the world, nothing is stopping her! Tune in to hear how she’s br…
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Olive Oil: The Foundation Of The Mediterranean Diet, with Yonca Tokbaş and Ayşen Gilroy
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In this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam speaks with Yonca Tokbaş and Ayşen Gilroy about the foundation of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil. They discuss everything from harvesting to production, storage, and how to use it. Ayşen Gilroy is a passionate olive oil entrepreneur with a profound love for the Aegean Region's liquid gold. …
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Diabetes Drugs For Weight Loss: A Guide To Healthy Choices, with Ali Hashemi
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In this episode, we'll dive into the thought-provoking, controversial world of using diabetes drugs for weight loss. It all started when Dr. Oz, an American talk show host, introduced Ozempic, a medication designed for diabetes management, to the world back in 2021 as a solution for weight loss. Since then it has become very popular. The promise of…
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Ep. 35 - Becoming an Expert in Feeling Worthy with Adreanna Limbach
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On today's show, Kristen Snyder and Ilyssa Moskowitz discuss the book Tea & Cake with Demons a Buddhist Guide to feeling worthy with Author, Adreanna Limbach. Join us as we discuss the many ways this self development book changed our lives! Enjoy the show! Follow the author Adreanna: @AdreannaLimbach Follow Ilyssa: @Ilyssa_Moskowitz Follow Kristen:…
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Ep. 34 - Becoming an Expert in Love is Blind -S5 Finale Predictions
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On today's show, Kristen Snyder and Jamie Pityinger give their predictions for the Love is Blind Season 5 Finale. Will Izzy & Stacy, Lydia & Milton say yes at the altar? Join us for a Love is Blind Houston discussion! Follow Jamie: @jpitythefooo Follow Kristen: @CinematicEscape Follow the Podcast: @becominganexpert…
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Type 1 Diabetes, Parents and Caretakers: Understanding and Coping With the Trauma of Diagnosis
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Join Pam for this very important episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast as she speaks with Farah Dahabi, a Clinical Social Worker and Director at LightHouse Arabia who specializes in grief, trauma, and health psychology. During their discussion, they unpack the trauma a parent goes through when their child is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Far…
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The Importance of Diabetes Advocacy, Addressing Stigma and The Language We Use With Renza Scibilia
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Today, Pam speaks with Renza Scibilia, a renowned diabetes advocate. Renza is a leader who has been using her voice to make significant strides in addressing stigma and improving the language used when discussing diabetes. Don’t miss this discussion and chance to learn more from one of the world’s leading diabetes advocates as we explore The Import…
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Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes, with Ginger Vieira
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Join us as we speak with Ginger Vieira about her new book, Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes. She shares so many insights to how insulin works in the body and how exercise effects our blood sugar. We also talk about the use of CGMs in people without diabetes, and she shares a little insight into the use of Ozempic in people who have Type 1 Diabetes. Gi…
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A New Season of Health, Wellness and Diabetes – Welcome to Season 5 of Dia-Logue with Pam Durant
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Welcome to Season 5 of Dia-logue: The Diapoint Podcast! As the summer winds down and we find ourselves in the season of renewal, it's the perfect time to reflect and reset our goals—especially as we like to think of September as 'the new January.' This season, we have an incredible lineup of guests from the worlds of health, wellness, and diabetes,…
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Episode 222 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Dr. Valerie Cacho is here to discuss how to get a better night’s sleep. As we get older, we have less REM and less deep sleep and more light sleep. We need all 4 stages of sleep and if you are not sleeping well, your mood can be affected. She recommends reserving the last hour of your…
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Episode 221 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Audrey Wells MD is here today to talk about sleep, sleep apnea, and weight loss. She goes into detail about sleep apnea and how it is diagnosed, signs and symptoms, why it is easily overlooked and the health complications that can come from it if not diagnosed. Dr. Wells is a seasoned…
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Episode 220 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Helene Rutledge, from mend Labs is here today to talk about proactive patient center interventions. mend Labs provides patients with the training and support they need through a care plan that includes lifestyle goals and nutrition. The mend nutrapharma products are clinically proven,…
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Episode 219: Natural and Plant-Based Ways to Prevent, Survive and Thrive with Cancer
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Episode 219 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Dr. Brandy is an MD and has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. He is the Founder of “Natural Insights Into Cancer” which is a passion project for Dr. Brandy. “Natural Insights Into Cancer” uses diet, exercise, targeted supplements, and other lifestyle changes to help you figh…
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Gratitude, Exciting Updates, and Summer Wellness Tips
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It's the Season 4 Finale of Dia-logue: The Diapoint Podcast! We have so much gratitude to our incredible guests and dedicated listeners. We truly extend our heartfelt appreciation to those who have contributed to the success of the podcast. As we bid farewell to Season 4, we take a moment to focus on your well-being. In the spirit of summer, Pam pr…
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Episode 218: Functional Diagnostic Nutrition
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Episode 218 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Reed Davis is here today to discuss Functional Diagnostic Nutrition. He talks about how important it is to run multiple blood work to find the root cause. If you run one test and find a problem, you could simply say that is the issue. However, there could be so much more going on. By …
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Understanding Food And Nutrition Label Basics
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Do you ever look at a food label and think WOW there's so much information! Well today, Pam is going to break it down to make it easier to understand food labels! Even though the labels are filled with informative tidbits, they can sometimes be confusing and feel overwhelming. To help you out, this episode will teach you how to read nutritional fac…
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Pushing Beyond Limits: A Dialogue With Phil Southerland
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Phil Southerland always says, "Diabetes only chooses the champions." In this episode, Pam has the pleasure of speaking with a true champion, Phil Southerland, founder of Team Novo and Supersapiens. He shares his journey with Type 1 Diabetes and how he's uses his experience to constantly help others and raise the bar of what is possible. From his ea…
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Decluttering, Connection and Diabetes Camp
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Pam shares what she's been up to the last few weeks, her move, the importance of decluttering, some insights on connection and how to go about that in the age of social media overdrive. And, she announces our exciting news - the Diapoint - Type 1 Diabetes Family Camp is coming! Get on the list now to be the first to know the details and take our pr…
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Ep. 33 - Becoming an Expert in The Tools - Book Review
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On today's show, Kristen Snyder and Jamie Pityinger review the book The Tools by Phil Stutz & Barry Michels. This book gives the reader a different solution to solving their problems, and provides tools to support a healthy mindset. Join us as we discuss the many ways this self development book changed our lives! Enjoy the show! Follow Jamie: @jpit…
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Ep. 32 - Becoming an Expert in Love is Blind -S4 Finale Predictions
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On today's show, Kristen Snyder and Jamie Pityinger give their predictions for the Love is Blind Season 4 Finale. Who will say yes, and who will be left at the altar? Join us as we discuss our favorite couples! Enjoy the show! #loveisblind #netflix #tvreview #predictions Follow Jamie: @jpitythefooo Follow Kristen: @CinematicEscape Follow the Podcas…
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Diabetes Treatments: An Overview Of The Latest Advances With Gary Scheiner
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Diabetes technology and treatment is forever changing. It moves so fast it can be difficult to keep up with. In this episode, Gary Scheiner is back on the podcast to share some of the latest improvements in diabetes devices that are currently on the market, and some new ones that will be available soon. Gary and Pam also discuss Artificial Intellig…
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Lifestyle Medicine: The Foundation For A Long, Healthy Life
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At Diapoint, we talk a lot about Lifestyle Medicine and its importance in diabetes management and general health. But with all the sudden online focus, you might be a little skeptical about its usefulness. In this episode, we clear up all doubts and speak with Aarti Javari-Mehta, M.D. a Board Certified Internal Medicine Specialist who uses Lifestyl…
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Episode 217 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Mary Katherine Stahl is here today to discuss her entrepreneurial journey. She started working out at a Fit Body Boot Camp and loved the coaches and the community. She decided to open her own business and now six years later, she has opened three locations. She shares her successes an…
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Episode 216 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Laurie Lewis is here today to discuss intermittent fasting. She is a certified coach who shares her personal story and clarifies many misunderstandings about intermittent fasting. She explains the first mistake is that people think it is a diet. It is a timing, an eating window, that …
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Diabetes doesn't have to hold you back from traveling the world. A lot of people with diabetes are afraid to travel because they don't know how they'll be able to take care of their diabetes while on the go. Diabetes requires preparation, care and patience - and traveling magnifies this. But with a little preparation, it can be done. In this episod…
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My Son's Diabetes Wisdom: Reflections From a Teen Living With Type 1 Diabetes
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Pam's son Erin was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was 20 months old. He has been living with diabetes for pretty much his whole life. In this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Erin talks with Pam about his thoughts and insights on diabetes and how he copes with some of the challenges being a teen living with diabetes. While diabet…
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Episode 215 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Dr. Cheruba Prabakar is here today to discuss fibroids. Fibroids are common and can affect 80% of women by the age of 50. Most women do not know they have fibroids. Symptoms include heavy bleeding, spotting throughout the month, miscarriages, pain, pressure, frequent urination or cons…
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Diabetes Questions:The Most Common Questions People Ask
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Diabetes is a common condition that affects millions of people all over the world, yet it is so misunderstood. In this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam answers some of the most common questions about diabetes. If you have diabetes or know someone who does, this episode will give you more insight into the condition and how to deal wit…
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Episode 214 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Mark Effinger (Mr. Noots) is here today to discuss neurochemicals. He talks about how he was a lab rat for Accutane. This drug affected his focus, energy level and happiness. He went through exercise and oxygen therapy which was able to detox his system. This was an epiphany for him, …
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Diabetes and Ramadan: Can People With Diabetes Fast During Ramadan?
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Join us on Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, for this rebooted episode on diabetes, fasting and Ramadan. During the Holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. This means abstaining from all food and drink, including water. For Muslims who have diabetes, this can be a tricky situation. Some advise against it, but if done with the rig…
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Episode 213 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Dr. Lulu is here today to discuss gender identity. She identifies this as your true sense of self, how you see yourself, something, no one else can tell you. She stresses the importance of respecting someone’s gender identity. She is a pediatrician and talks about how to be the patien…
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Doing What You Love Without Limits: An Interview With Alexander Zverev
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In this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam interviews professional tennis player, Alexander Zverev, about life, enjoying challenges, and diabetes. We learn about Alexander's journey with diabetes, and the Alexander Zverev Foundation which he created to inspire children with Type 1 Diabetes and their caretakers while supporting those wh…
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Coaching, at any level and for any endeavor, exists to support and challenge you. No matter who is being coached, or for what purpose, a successful coaching engagement must support and challenge a person. A health coach is a professional who helps people manage, set goals and improve their health. A diabetes health coach is no different. They are h…
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Co Chocolat: Truly, healthy chocolate: An Interview With Iman Suguitan
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Co Chocolat was founded in Dubai by two sisters, Iman and Luchie Suguitan. They struggled to find healthy chocolates despite their many travels. Together, with their mother who was 68 at the time and is experiencing diabetes, they traveled to the beautiful island of Mindanao, Philippines to learn more about cacao. It was there that they learned how…
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How To Deal With Diabetes Burnout: An Interview With Ginger Vieira
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Pam welcomes Ginger Vieira, the author of of several books, to this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast. Ginger and Pam discuss how to prepare for and manage diabetes burnout when it happens. They cover some of the wisdom from Ginger's book, Dealing with Diabetes Burnout. Ginger's other books include Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes, Your Diab…
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Motherhood, Caretaking and Diabetes - A Conversation With Zeina Hashem Beck
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In this episode, Pam digs into the supportive world of motherhood and caretaking with the award winning poet, Zeina Hashem Beck. As the mother of a child living with Type 1 Diabetes, Zeina shares her perspective on how the matriarchy helped her after her daughter's diagnosis. She also reveals what it has been like for her family after relocating fr…
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New Year, New Noise! Healthy Does Not Mean Unaccessible And Over Priced
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New Year, New Noise! The new year is full of messages and advertisements that you should hate yourself or your life. Don't! Goal-setting on January 1st is not necessary! Sometimes it's not even fun! Your first mission for this year is to love the person you were last year and do healthy things that are available to you – and most of them free – to …
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CGMs and the Importance of Community: A Look Back at Season 3 of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast
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In the Season 3 finale of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam does a brief recap of 2022. Pam shares some tips and her lifestyle pillars for staying healthy during this holiday season. Learn Pam's personal experience of how she uses these pillars to stay healthy during a time of overwhelm. She revisits the discussion on Continuous Glucose Monitors…
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Don't Believe Everything You See: How Social Media Can Damage Your Health
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In this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam and Diapoint’s Digital Marketing Manager, Toqaa Gad, discuss health and social media. The internet is an amazing resource for information, but it can also be dangerous if you don't know what’s true and reliable. Particularly, content shared on social media. There is a lot to be learned from so…
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Diabetes in Zimbabwe: Overcoming Challenges and Dreaming Big
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In this episode, Pam speaks with Tinotenda Dzikiti, a passionate advocate and person living with Type 1 Diabetes, who she recently met at the International Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD). Tino shares his experience and insights into living with diabetes in Zimbabwe and Africa, and how he supports so many others facing the same…
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Carb Counting Beyond The Basics: How To Manage Post Meal Glucose Spikes & Insulin Resistance With Gary Scheiner
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After eating, how do you manage your insulin dose for the best results? Listen in as Gary Scheiner MS, CDCES talks about all things that affect blood sugar and insulin resistance and some of the science behind it. Gary, Author of How To Think Like A Pancreas, and five other books about diabetes joins Pam for a discussion about Carb Counting Beyond …
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The Importance of Community Support In Diabetes Management
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In this episode, Pam speaks with Abdulla Al Hashidi who has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for 13 years. Abdulla, an advocate who lives in Abu Dhabi, shares the power of community and how that can be supportive for people living with diabetes. Abdulla also emphasizes the importance of medical advice and that there is no one size fits all when it …
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