Not Your Type

Becoming a T1D Warrior

There are some incredible books written about diabetes out there. One of them being "Rosie Becomes a Warrior!" On this episode, hear what the author of this phenomenal T1D children's book has to say about representation, community, and being a warrior!

Not Your Typical Beauty Queen

As a titleholder and long-time competitor in Miss America, I have navigated the competition world through the unique lens of a diabetic. While I've always felt "different" from those around me because of my disease, I've used it as a superpower to advocate for those like me. All while earning scholarships, making friends, gaining professional experience, and wearing 6 inch heels!

Growth, Mindset, and Success | feat. Miss Fitzgerald 2023, Charleigh Harper

Mental health can be difficult to manage, with or without diabetes. Learn how Miss Fitzgerald, a local titleholder in the Miss Georgia and Miss America competition, advocates for mental health as a diabetic and the experiences that have shaped her!
 
Follow Charleigh: @missfitzgeraldga

Traveling with Diabetes | feat. Type 1 Way Ticket

Spring Break is just around the corner! Are you planning on traveling as a diabetic or with someone else who has it? Are you nervous about leaving for vacation? Type 1 Way Ticket is here to help! In this episode, we cover the amazing programs T1WT offers, the impact of travel, and tips for traveling with diabetes!

Heart Health and Diabetes

Diabetes and heart health is interconnected. They contribute to each other in ways that significantly dictate our overall wellbeing. As we conclude American Heart Month, let's explore more about heart health and the importance of helping our hearts, and opening it up to others. 

Dating and Diabetes

We all get nervous on dates. But imagine having the added stressor of diabetes thrown into the mix! Whether you're looking for love or have already found it, I'm giving tips on how to support yourself and have partners support YOU during this month of love.

How to Get Involved

Whether you're newly diagnosed or have lived with diabetes for years, you may have wondered- how do I get involved with the diabetic community? Well, this episode is for you! As someone who passionately serves a variety of support and leadership roles with different diabetes organizations, I'm here to tell you how you can take the nerves out of getting started. 

Teaching with Type 1

Being a first-year teacher is hard. But so is being a diabetic. Listen to this episode to hear tips on how I manage my health while being a new professional in the workplace! 

Diabetes Wrapped 2022

2022 was one for the books! But how did it fair for my diabetes? Listen to my year in review with stats, highs and lows, and goals for 2023 in this episode. Compare and share your year with me, too!
 
T1D Footprint: https://www.jdrf.org/community/take-action/imthetype/#ndam-t1d-you-dont-see
Instagram & Facebook: @misspolkcounty2023 
Tik Tok: @misspolkcounty

Parents of a Diabetic | feat. Mark & Carla Goethe

Being a diabetic is hard. But being the parent of one is difficult as well. Hear from the unique perspective of my T1D father and my mother, who is a parent/spouse/daughter of T1Ds, as they share the emotional reality of seeing your child live with diabetes.