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The Diabetic Mavericks show, where we explore the uncharted territory of living with diabetes. Join us as we share stories, insights, and expert advice to empower and inspire fellow diabetics to live life on their own terms. Let's break the mold and embrace our uniqueness as Mavericks in the diabetic community. Christa Brown is a registered dietitian who was not properly diagnosed as a prediabetic [now recovering prediabetic] and was told to just eat a low-carb diet and live an active lifest ...
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Insulin: The Traffic Light for Your Body's Car
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In this episode we look at the crucial role of insulin in our bodies using the analogy of a traffic light. Insulin helps glucose enter cells for energy, just like a traffic controller guides cars through an intersection. In type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, insulin may not work effectively, leading to high blood glucose levels. We discuss medications…
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Your Mind Says: It’s Really You, Why Bother? Diabetic Mavericks Series for Healing Binges
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In today's episode we are delving into retraining our minds, breaking free from those negative beliefs that hold us captive. Meet Sarah, who endured a painful past of emotional abuse and neglect, seeking comfort in food, leading to type 2 diabetes. Her core belief of unworthiness kept her stuck. Yet, Sarah discovered her strength as a VP, showing c…
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Understanding the Cycle of Emotions and Thoughts in Diabetes
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Have you ever wondered why your feelings seem to come out of the blue? Well, it turns out they are closely linked to our thoughts. Join us as we dive into the cycle of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and how it can impact individuals with diabetes. 00:00 Intro! Hello it's Christa, your registered dietitian who works with women looking to heal em…
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Unlocking Healing: Empowering Women with Trauma to Reclaim Health and Happiness
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Discover the transformative power of healing as registered dietitian Christa dives into the profound connection between emotional trauma, blood sugar control, and weight management. Key Topics: (3:43) These layers of trauma have led them to develop mental defense blocks, using food as a shield against their pain and an escape from their harsh reali…
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In this episode, Christa goes over the new "medication rage": Ozempic. She shares a live story of a patient who did benefit from taking the medication. It resulted in weight loss and control over her blood sugar levels. Learn how this medication works with the body AND the integrative approaches you should consider with a health care team. Listen t…
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Ozempic, Type 2 Diabetes, and Weight Loss: What Happens When You Stop?
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In this episode, Christa goes over the new "medication rage": Ozempic. She shares the research, and her thoughts on weight loss, type 2 diabetes, and what to consider when thinking of taking the medication. Key Topics: (0:40) Response to the New York Times Article "Ozempic Can Cause Major Weight Loss. What Happens if You Stop Taking It?" (1:43) Wha…
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