Casey Boren

This is our final episode in a week-long series highlighting some incredible athletes with type 1 diabetes. Today, I’m excited to share my conversation with Casey Boren. Casey is one of the co-founders of the Diabetes Sports Project, he has run with a team of type 1s across the United States, and he has competed in countless Ironman races including the world championships in Hawaii. Through this episode Casey guides us all to take our lives from the couch to competitor. So sit back, grab a notepad, and let’s tap into the deep knowledge of Casey Boren. www.thebravestlife.com/060

This is our final episode in a week-long series highlighting some incredible athletes with type 1 diabetes. Today, I’m excited to share my conversation with Casey Boren. Casey is one of the co-founders of the Diabetes Sports Project, he has run with a team of type 1s across the United States, and he has competed in countless Ironman races including the world championships in Hawaii. Through this episode Casey guides us all to take our lives from the couch to competitor. So sit back, grab a notepad, and let’s tap into the deep knowledge of Casey Boren. <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/060" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/060</a>

Couch To Competitor With Casey Boren

Brandon Denson

So next up in our mini-season highlighting some incredible T1D athletes is Brandon Denson. Brandon is a super active figure in the diabetes world through his creative work and new non-profit called Bolus Maximus. But before he was the roller blading community builder he is today, Brandon was a kid from Michigan with big dreams of playing pro football. Supported by the massive love and confidence from his mother, Brandon carved his path from a high school diagnosis, through division one college ball, straight into the pros. But it’s his work shining a spotlight on inequalities in healthcare that makes Brandon a true force to be reckoned with. www.thebravestlife.com/059

So next up in our mini-season highlighting some incredible T1D athletes is Brandon Denson. Brandon is a super active figure in the diabetes world through his creative work and new non-profit called Bolus Maximus. But before he was the roller blading community builder he is today, Brandon was a kid from Michigan with big dreams of playing pro football. Supported by the massive love and confidence from his mother, Brandon carved his path from a high school diagnosis, through division one college ball, straight into the pros. But it’s his work shining a spotlight on inequalities in healthcare that makes Brandon a true force to be reckoned with. <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/059" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/059</a>

Rise Up With Brandon Denson

This is a special episode. If you’ve been watching the CBS reality show ‘Tough As Nails’ you are going to be very familiar with my guest on today’s show. Sarah Burkett is a former college track star, police officer, trainer, now pipe welder, who persevered to become one of the final three contestants on this season of the show. She also happens to be type 1. Sarah is a true force of nature and an inspiration to all of us to rise up despite what the world throws at us. www.thebravestlife.com/058

This is a special episode. If you’ve been watching the CBS reality show ‘Tough As Nails’ you are going to be very familiar with my guest on today’s show. Sarah Burkett is a former college track star, police officer, trainer, now pipe welder, who persevered to become one of the final three contestants on this season of the show. She also happens to be type 1. Sarah is a true force of nature and an inspiration to all of us to rise up despite what the world throws at us. <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/058" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/058</a>

Hard As Nails With Sarah Burkett

Eric Dutcher

On this episode, I sit down with mud runner, soon-to-be Ironman competitor, and Chief Operating Officer of the Diabetes Sports Project, Eric Dutcher. In this conversation we dive deep into Eric’s story, and he shares some critical concepts and stories that will help anyone out there, at any level, develop an unstoppable mindset. Eric Dutcher Instagram - www.instagram.com/chronicsuperhuman DSP - www.diabetessportsproject.com Rebellion With Cause Gotham Ride 2021 for DSP - www.gf.me/u/zgzxij Music credit - Random Thoughts by Audiobinger

On this episode, I sit down with mud runner, soon-to-be Ironman competitor, and Chief Operating Officer of the Diabetes Sports Project, Eric Dutcher. In this conversation we dive deep into Eric’s story, and he shares some critical concepts and stories that will help anyone out there, at any level, develop an unstoppable mindset. Eric Dutcher Instagram - <a href="http://www.instagram.com/chronicsuperhuman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/chronicsuperhuman</a> DSP - <a href="http://www.diabetessportsproject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.diabetessportsproject.com</a> Rebellion With Cause Gotham Ride 2021 for DSP - <a href="http://www.gf.me/u/zgzxij" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gf.me/u/zgzxij</a> Music credit - Random Thoughts by Audiobinger

Unstoppable Mindset With Eric Dutcher

Evan Soroka

On this season 3 finale of the podcast, I sit down with Evan Soroka. Simply put, Evan is a bright soul in the darkness that we are all experiencing right now. In this conversation, Evan shares details of her early childhood in NYC and how her family moved to Colorado so her dad can follow a passion for a creative life. She talks about the beginnings of her life with type 1 diabetes during a 24 hour wilderness survival experience, and how yoga ultimately entered the picture and changed her life. Evan is fascinated with exploration, internal and external, and we go deep in this conversation. We discuss the intricacies and interconnectedness of yoga therapy, the breath, and the mind. We talk about Evan’s definition of the meaning of life and the importance of not wasting our one beautiful opportunity to make the most of our time on this planet. www.thebravestlife.com/056 www.evansoroka.com

On this season 3 finale of the podcast, I sit down with Evan Soroka. Simply put, Evan is a bright soul in the darkness that we are all experiencing right now. In this conversation, Evan shares details of her early childhood in NYC and how her family moved to Colorado so her dad can follow a passion for a creative life. She talks about the beginnings of her life with type 1 diabetes during a 24 hour wilderness survival experience, and how yoga ultimately entered the picture and changed her life. Evan is fascinated with exploration, internal and external, and we go deep in this conversation. We discuss the intricacies and interconnectedness of yoga therapy, the breath, and the mind. We talk about Evan’s definition of the meaning of life and the importance of not wasting our one beautiful opportunity to make the most of our time on this planet. <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/056" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/056</a> <a href="http://www.evansoroka.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.evansoroka.com</a>

Inner Exploration With Evan Soroka

Derrick Coleman

On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with NFL fullback and Super Bowl Champion Derrick Coleman, Jr. If you’re not familiar with Derrick, he is the first deaf offensive player in the history of the National Football League. This conversation explores Derrick’s life growing up with significant hearing loss and the challenges he faced as a result. But one of the most impressive aspects of his story, is the fact that he never used those challenges as excuses. Derrick went on to play football at UCLA and then fought his way into the NFL, ultimately playing for Coach Pete Carroll and alongside Russell Wilson to bring the Super Bowl Championship to the Seattle Seahawks. Derrick and I talk about mindset, perseverance and the work he continues to do to encourage young people with hearing loss to reach for their goals despite what some might view as a disability. www.thebravestlife.com/055

On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with NFL fullback and Super Bowl Champion Derrick Coleman, Jr. If you’re not familiar with Derrick, he is the first deaf offensive player in the history of the National Football League. This conversation explores Derrick’s life growing up with significant hearing loss and the challenges he faced as a result. But one of the most impressive aspects of his story, is the fact that he never used those challenges as excuses. Derrick went on to play football at UCLA and then fought his way into the NFL, ultimately playing for Coach Pete Carroll and alongside Russell Wilson to bring the Super Bowl Championship to the Seattle Seahawks. Derrick and I talk about mindset, perseverance and the work he continues to do to encourage young people with hearing loss to reach for their goals despite what some might view as a disability. <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/055" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/055</a>

No Excuses With Derrick Coleman, Jr.

David Bidler

On this episode, I pick up my conversation with David Bidler. With the ongoing reality of COVID19 as well as everything that has happened in response to the murder of George Floyd, David believes we are at a powerful time in our existence. He sees this as an opportunity to ask better questions about what we want the future to look like, and an opportunity to make change a reality. As critical as the conversation is about race, and human rights, and social activism, this episode with David is not directly about that. While, as we learn, David does have a significant history working in the civil rights activism trenches, I am admittedly not an expert. Because of that, I will take every opportunity presented to learn from people like David. That said, this conversation is undoubtedly related on an important level. This episode is a chance for David and I to continue to dive into his work with our youth, helping them develop the skills to become mindful leaders of tomorrow. It is David’s belief, and I wholeheartedly agree, that if we invest in our kids now, they will have a better chance of making positive global change for all of us in the future. www.thebravestlife.com/054 https://physiologyfirst.org/

On this episode, I pick up my conversation with David Bidler. With the ongoing reality of COVID19 as well as everything that has happened in response to the murder of George Floyd, David believes we are at a powerful time in our existence. He sees this as an opportunity to ask better questions about what we want the future to look like, and an opportunity to make change a reality. As critical as the conversation is about race, and human rights, and social activism, this episode with David is not directly about that. While, as we learn, David does have a significant history working in the civil rights activism trenches, I am admittedly not an expert. Because of that, I will take every opportunity presented to learn from people like David. That said, this conversation is undoubtedly related on an important level. This episode is a chance for David and I to continue to dive into his work with our youth, helping them develop the skills to become mindful leaders of tomorrow. It is David’s belief, and I wholeheartedly agree, that if we invest in our kids now, they will have a better chance of making positive global change for all of us in the future. <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/054" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/054</a> <a href="https://physiologyfirst.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://physiologyfirst.org/</a>

Change Starts Within With David Bidler

On this episode, I sit down with ultra-runner, coach, educator &amp; author David Bidler. Among the many projects David is involved in, his recent work is focused on helping our youth develop tools to prepare them to become our leaders of tomorrow. Central to this mission is helping educate kids to utilize the breath as a tool to address mental health issues. In this discussion we go broad and deep, covering issues such as David’s untraditional path, what ultra-running is and is not, what we as parents can do to help our kids through this COVID19 situation, and some interesting neuroscience experiments exploring the breath and brain plasticity. www.thebravestlife.com/053 https://physiologyfirst.org/ https://distanceathletics.com/ BRAVEST tshirts and hoodies - https://teespring.com/stores/bravest-store

On this episode, I sit down with ultra-runner, coach, educator &amp; author David Bidler. Among the many projects David is involved in, his recent work is focused on helping our youth develop tools to prepare them to become our leaders of tomorrow. Central to this mission is helping educate kids to utilize the breath as a tool to address mental health issues. In this discussion we go broad and deep, covering issues such as David’s untraditional path, what ultra-running is and is not, what we as parents can do to help our kids through this COVID19 situation, and some interesting neuroscience experiments exploring the breath and brain plasticity. <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/053" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/053</a> <a href="https://physiologyfirst.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://physiologyfirst.org/</a> <a href="https://distanceathletics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://distanceathletics.com/</a> BRAVEST tshirts and hoodies - <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/bravest-store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://teespring.com/stores/bravest-store</a>

Breathe To Perform With David Bidler

Chris Clark

On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Chris Clark. If you don’t know his story, Chris is a two-time Ultraman competitor and advocate for those living with diabetes. As someone who was diagnosed with type 1 as a young adult, Chris faced a number of years literally teetering on the edge of life and death. He tells the story of how he was forced to ration his insulin simply because of changes in his work and financial situation. It was through a kind gesture of a neighbor that ultimately saved his life. Fast forward in the story, and Chris went from unable to get out of bed, to competing in not one, but two Ultraman events. Keep in mind, Ultraman is a 321.6 mile event over three days, including a 6.2 mile open water swim, a 263 mile bike ride, and a 52.4 mile run. Also, keep in mind, Chris was the first person with type 1 who competed in the event ever. Chris shares some very deep parts of his life and how he has used those experiences as fuel to advocate for all people living with diabetes. This includes his efforts to help our policymakers in Washington understand just how the exponential increase in the cost of insulin has been forcing those with diabetes to make life or death choices every day based solely on financial barriers. This is a conversation of rising from the ashes and making a commitment to carry a burden to help millions of others along the way. www.thebravestlife.com/052 www.chrisclarkathletics.com www.t1international.org Music credit - Random Thoughts by Audiobinger

On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Chris Clark. If you don’t know his story, Chris is a two-time Ultraman competitor and advocate for those living with diabetes. As someone who was diagnosed with type 1 as a young adult, Chris faced a number of years literally teetering on the edge of life and death. He tells the story of how he was forced to ration his insulin simply because of changes in his work and financial situation. It was through a kind gesture of a neighbor that ultimately saved his life. Fast forward in the story, and Chris went from unable to get out of bed, to competing in not one, but two Ultraman events. Keep in mind, Ultraman is a 321.6 mile event over three days, including a 6.2 mile open water swim, a 263 mile bike ride, and a 52.4 mile run. Also, keep in mind, Chris was the first person with type 1 who competed in the event ever. Chris shares some very deep parts of his life and how he has used those experiences as fuel to advocate for all people living with diabetes. This includes his efforts to help our policymakers in Washington understand just how the exponential increase in the cost of insulin has been forcing those with diabetes to make life or death choices every day based solely on financial barriers. This is a conversation of rising from the ashes and making a commitment to carry a burden to help millions of others along the way. <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/052" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/052</a> <a href="http://www.chrisclarkathletics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chrisclarkathletics.com</a> <a href="http://www.t1international.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.t1international.org</a> Music credit - Random Thoughts by Audiobinger

The Road To Ultraman With Chris Clark

Lance Radford

On this episode of the podcast I sit down with Lance Radford. Lance serves in Air Force Special Operations and has participated in missions around the globe alongside Navy SEALS, Army Rangers, and other Special Ops service members. He also has a significant amount of time under his belt as an antiterrorism officer. In this conversation, we cover his thoughts on the current COVID-19 situation, and we go deep on the topic of fear. Through Lance’s lens, we find that we ultimately have the ability to work with our fear and even use it as a tool for transformation. www.thebravestlife.com/051 https://www.instagram.com/thewarriormonkpodcast/

On this episode of the podcast I sit down with Lance Radford. Lance serves in Air Force Special Operations and has participated in missions around the globe alongside Navy SEALS, Army Rangers, and other Special Ops service members. He also has a significant amount of time under his belt as an antiterrorism officer. In this conversation, we cover his thoughts on the current COVID-19 situation, and we go deep on the topic of fear. Through Lance’s lens, we find that we ultimately have the ability to work with our fear and even use it as a tool for transformation. <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/051" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/051</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewarriormonkpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thewarriormonkpodcast/</a>

Thoughts On Fear With Lance Radford

Hosted by Craig Kasper, the Bravest Podcast is about the journey to becoming more resilient. A healthcare provider and a person who has lived with the daily challenges associated with type 1 diabetes, Craig explores the stories and insights that serve to empower us all to make a positive impact on our mindset, our health, and ultimately the world around us. www.TheBravestLife.com

My available listening time is limited so I don’t have 30 minutes per episode for irrelevant yada yada. Some good information when they finally get to it.( Ie skip the first 35 minutes of 047 Heather Lampert’s interview If you don’t care about her childhood stuffed animals and honeymoon stories). I pretty much skip the first 30 minutes of every episode to get to the helpful stuff.

Get to it already

Simply the Best!  So informative, educational and inspiring!

Bravest with Craig Kasper

Hosted by Craig Kasper, the Bravest Podcast is about the journey to becoming more resilient. A healthcare provider and a person who has lived with the daily challenges associated with type 1 diabetes, Craig explores the stories and insights that serve to empower us all to make a positive impact on our mindset, our health, and ultimately the world around us. <a href="http://www.TheBravestLife.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheBravestLife.com</a>

Bravest Podcast

Cyrus Khambatta

Robby Barbaro

On today’s show we have Dr. Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro. These guys are two significant forces in the world of diabetes nutrition. You might be familiar with Cyrus through his work under the Mangoman Nutrition moniker, and Robby, aka Mindful Diabetic Robby, is known for his super popular Instagram account and Youtube channel. Together they’ve created 'Mastering Diabetes', which is a philosophy and program designed to help anyone with diabetes reduce insulin resistance and improve their blood glucose levels through a whole foods, plant-based diet.  We start off our conversation covering both of their diagnosis stories, as well as Cyrus’s diagnosis with not just one, but three autoimmune conditions within a six month timeframe. Cyrus shares the emotional rollercoaster he was on during that time and how he transitioned to a plant-based diet. Robby also discusses his diagnosis as a pre-teen, and his transition to a 100% fruit-based diet. When we think about how we’re encouraged to eat when we have diabetes, the most common suggestions center around a high protein/ low-carb diet. Based on what Cyrus and Robby tell us in this interview, that particular way of eating might in fact work against us if we’re trying to either reverse type 2 or better manage type 1. The core reason, they say, is insulin resistance from fat that builds in our bodies over time. Their answer equates to a higher carbohydrate/ low-fat, plant based diet, and throughout this interview, Cyrus and Robby address misconceptions associated with their approach What’s important about Cyrus and Robby’s philosophy is that they not only present anecdotal evidence from their own experimenting, they also focus heavily on the scientific literature to formulate the recommendations they put out into the world. While they admit their approach to diabetes management through a plant-based diet may run counter to popular thinking, they point to the quantitative outcomes they achieve, as well as what their clients experience, including reduced blood-glucose levels and reduced injected insulin needs. Hold tight because we take this conversation through a solid amount of science (Cyrus is a PhD from UC Berkeley) but both Cyrus and Robby keep the information completely understandable. Even if you are not ready to jump on the whole foods, plant-based diet train, I’m sure this conversation will open your mind a little more to consider the research and science behind it all.  Music Credits for BRAVEST Episode 003 Intro music - Poddington Bear, 'Sepia' &amp; The Passion HiFi, 'Sweet Revenge' Outtro music - Joakim Karud, 'That Day'

On today’s show we have Dr. Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro. These guys are two significant forces in the world of diabetes nutrition. You might be familiar with Cyrus through his work under the Mangoman Nutrition moniker, and Robby, aka Mindful Diabetic Robby, is known for his super popular Instagram account and Youtube channel. Together they’ve created 'Mastering Diabetes', which is a philosophy and program designed to help anyone with diabetes reduce insulin resistance and improve their blood glucose levels through a whole foods, plant-based diet.  We start off our conversation covering both of their diagnosis stories, as well as Cyrus’s diagnosis with not just one, but three autoimmune conditions within a six month timeframe. Cyrus shares the emotional rollercoaster he was on during that time and how he transitioned to a plant-based diet. Robby also discusses his diagnosis as a pre-teen, and his transition to a 100% fruit-based diet. When we think about how we’re encouraged to eat when we have diabetes, the most common suggestions center around a high protein/ low-carb diet. Based on what Cyrus and Robby tell us in this interview, that particular way of eating might in fact work against us if we’re trying to either reverse type 2 or better manage type 1. The core reason, they say, is insulin resistance from fat that builds in our bodies over time. Their answer equates to a higher carbohydrate/ low-fat, plant based diet, and throughout this interview, Cyrus and Robby address misconceptions associated with their approach What’s important about Cyrus and Robby’s philosophy is that they not only present anecdotal evidence from their own experimenting, they also focus heavily on the scientific literature to formulate the recommendations they put out into the world. While they admit their approach to diabetes management through a plant-based diet may run counter to popular thinking, they point to the quantitative outcomes they achieve, as well as what their clients experience, including reduced blood-glucose levels and reduced injected insulin needs. Hold tight because we take this conversation through a solid amount of science (Cyrus is a PhD from UC Berkeley) but both Cyrus and Robby keep the information completely understandable. Even if you are not ready to jump on the whole foods, plant-based diet train, I’m sure this conversation will open your mind a little more to consider the research and science behind it all.  Music Credits for BRAVEST Episode 003 Intro music - Poddington Bear, 'Sepia' &amp; The Passion HiFi, 'Sweet Revenge' Outtro music - Joakim Karud, 'That Day'

Master Diabetes With A Whole Foods, Plant-Based Diet with Cyrus Khambatta & Robby Barbaro

Nick Heath

There’s been a lot of craziness in our world as of late and most of us are going through some real pain. Some of us have experienced sickness, some of us have lost someone close, and some of us have felt the negative impacts of COVID-19 on our business or income. Ultimately, it all amounts to us feeling like we have zero control over our lives at this point in time. One concept that keeps circling in my head is the importance of controlling what can be controlled. It’s that concept that plays heavily in this conversation with Nick Heath. It’s not likely that the information we cover in this episode is going to cure our collective issues as a global society. But the concepts Nick shares represent a critical method to regain some control over our physiological and psychological state. At a minimum, this will serve as a launching point to a better world considering the weight of stress we are all currently under. In this conversation, Nick and I discuss his early life with type 1 diabetes, his passion for the art and science of breathing, as well as his recent 100-mile ruck in support of the non-profit Health and Human Performance Foundation. LINKS Bravest Website – www.thebravestlife.com Craig On Instagram - www.instagram.com/craigkasper Nick’s Website – www.thebreathingdiabetic.com Nick’s Instagram - @thebreathingdiabetic Health &amp; Human Performance Foundation – www.HHP-Foundation.org Music credit - Friday, The Passion HiFi

There’s been a lot of craziness in our world as of late and most of us are going through some real pain. Some of us have experienced sickness, some of us have lost someone close, and some of us have felt the negative impacts of COVID-19 on our business or income. Ultimately, it all amounts to us feeling like we have zero control over our lives at this point in time. One concept that keeps circling in my head is the importance of controlling what can be controlled. It’s that concept that plays heavily in this conversation with Nick Heath. It’s not likely that the information we cover in this episode is going to cure our collective issues as a global society. But the concepts Nick shares represent a critical method to regain some control over our physiological and psychological state. At a minimum, this will serve as a launching point to a better world considering the weight of stress we are all currently under. In this conversation, Nick and I discuss his early life with type 1 diabetes, his passion for the art and science of breathing, as well as his recent 100-mile ruck in support of the non-profit Health and Human Performance Foundation. LINKS Bravest Website – <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com</a> Craig On Instagram - <a href="http://www.instagram.com/craigkasper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/craigkasper</a> Nick’s Website – <a href="http://www.thebreathingdiabetic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebreathingdiabetic.com</a> Nick’s Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebreathingdiabetic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thebreathingdiabetic</a> Health &amp; Human Performance Foundation – <a href="https://www.hhp-foundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.HHP-Foundation.org</a> Music credit - Friday, The Passion HiFi

Breathwork & Blood Sugars With Nick Heath

Heather Lampert

On today’s show, we have Dr. Heather Lampert. Heather is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, Massachusetts, and she holds the William Randolph Hearst Fellowship in Clinical and Translational Research. She is not only super smart and insightful, she also happens to be someone living with type 1 diabetes.    In this episode, we go deep into Heather’s background, and we talk about three key areas that are of critical importance to anyone living with type 1 diabetes. We talk about exciting research in the area of diagnosis and the gut microbiome as it relates to type 1, Heather then zeros in on new technologies in the world of treatment and management, and we wrap up with a conversation about the potential for a cure for type 1.   This is a unique opportunity to dive into the clinical and research science as it relates to type 1 diabetes, and learn from someone who is not only directly impacted by type 1, but also someone who is embedded in cutting edge of science.    www.thebravestlife.com/047 www.imgreaterthan.com www.doctordiabeatit.com

On today’s show, we have Dr. Heather Lampert. Heather is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, Massachusetts, and she holds the William Randolph Hearst Fellowship in Clinical and Translational Research. She is not only super smart and insightful, she also happens to be someone living with type 1 diabetes.    In this episode, we go deep into Heather’s background, and we talk about three key areas that are of critical importance to anyone living with type 1 diabetes. We talk about exciting research in the area of diagnosis and the gut microbiome as it relates to type 1, Heather then zeros in on new technologies in the world of treatment and management, and we wrap up with a conversation about the potential for a cure for type 1.   This is a unique opportunity to dive into the clinical and research science as it relates to type 1 diabetes, and learn from someone who is not only directly impacted by type 1, but also someone who is embedded in cutting edge of science.    <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/047" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/047</a> <a href="http://www.imgreaterthan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.imgreaterthan.com</a> <a href="http://www.doctordiabeatit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctordiabeatit.com</a>

New Science In The World Of T1D With Heather Lampert, MD

Mark Heyman

The psychology of diabetes is an important topic and support in this area may be difficult to come by; but we've found a tremendous resource. On today’s show we have Dr. Mark Heyman. Mark is a PhD in Clinical Psychology and he completed clinical training at UCSD School of Medicine. He is a Certified Diabetes Educator and the Director for the Center for Diabetes and Mental Health in San Diego, CA, which is a specialty center focused on the psychosocial, emotional and behavioral aspects of diabetes. Mark also sits on the Boards of a number of diabetes non-profit organizations. And while his background is definitely impressive, what I love about him is that he not only speaks from a standpoint of an academic, he's also been living with the realities of type 1 since 1999. So what you’ll hear from Mark is not only the words of a psychologist, but also his deep understanding and practical knowledge that’s derived from his personal experiences. Our conversation begins with Mark’s entry into a world with type 1 when he was a student at UCLA. He talks about how the physician who initially handed him the diagnoses set the stage for Mark to develop a ‘no limitations’ mindset when it came to his diabetes. Mark shares how important that was in shaping his optimistic mindset. We then go on to talk about the very heavy topic of depression. Mark also shares a wealth of knowledge on other issues we might face including anxiety, burnout, and how to change health behaviors that simply don't work for us any longer. We finish up the show with Mark’s thoughts on why he believes living with diabetes can actually be a positive in our lives, as well as why he thinks  humor and laughter serve as a critical component in our ability to lead a healthy life.

The psychology of diabetes is an important topic and support in this area may be difficult to come by; but we've found a tremendous resource. On today’s show we have Dr. Mark Heyman. Mark is a PhD in Clinical Psychology and he completed clinical training at UCSD School of Medicine. He is a Certified Diabetes Educator and the Director for the Center for Diabetes and Mental Health in San Diego, CA, which is a specialty center focused on the psychosocial, emotional and behavioral aspects of diabetes. Mark also sits on the Boards of a number of diabetes non-profit organizations. And while his background is definitely impressive, what I love about him is that he not only speaks from a standpoint of an academic, he's also been living with the realities of type 1 since 1999. So what you’ll hear from Mark is not only the words of a psychologist, but also his deep understanding and practical knowledge that’s derived from his personal experiences. Our conversation begins with Mark’s entry into a world with type 1 when he was a student at UCLA. He talks about how the physician who initially handed him the diagnoses set the stage for Mark to develop a ‘no limitations’ mindset when it came to his diabetes. Mark shares how important that was in shaping his optimistic mindset. We then go on to talk about the very heavy topic of depression. Mark also shares a wealth of knowledge on other issues we might face including anxiety, burnout, and how to change health behaviors that simply don't work for us any longer. We finish up the show with Mark’s thoughts on why he believes living with diabetes can actually be a positive in our lives, as well as why he thinks  humor and laughter serve as a critical component in our ability to lead a healthy life.

How To Elevate Your Mental Game To Thrive With Diabetes with Mark Heyman, PhD

Coming straight off her first MMA fight, and her first win, BJ Garceau has had a long road to the octagon. When you listen to BJ, by the sound of her voice, you would never expect her to be a fighter. But the more you learn about her, the more you realize, being a fighter presents itself in many forms.  Diagnosed with spinal meningitis at 4 months old, BJ was left with complete hearing loss in one ear as a result. Growing up she was always known as the ‘sick kid’. At 4 years old she was diagnosed with asthma, then at 11 she was hit with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. But even at a young age, nothing slowed her down. This conversation is a masterclass on the path to becoming a warrior, regardless who you are. BJ and I talk about how experiencing significant adversity early on in life, likely sets us up to have a fighter mindset. And we also discuss shaping our mentality with every experience to not look for the excuses or the easy path. BJ and I also talk about growing up in the 1980s, binge watching Stranger Things. We also cover BJ's love of music, our common bond of playing bass guitar and her love of none other than Jean Claude Van Dam.  www.thebravestlife.com/037 www.imgreaterthan.com

Coming straight off her first MMA fight, and her first win, BJ Garceau has had a long road to the octagon. When you listen to BJ, by the sound of her voice, you would never expect her to be a fighter. But the more you learn about her, the more you realize, being a fighter presents itself in many forms.  Diagnosed with spinal meningitis at 4 months old, BJ was left with complete hearing loss in one ear as a result. Growing up she was always known as the ‘sick kid’. At 4 years old she was diagnosed with asthma, then at 11 she was hit with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. But even at a young age, nothing slowed her down. This conversation is a masterclass on the path to becoming a warrior, regardless who you are. BJ and I talk about how experiencing significant adversity early on in life, likely sets us up to have a fighter mindset. And we also discuss shaping our mentality with every experience to not look for the excuses or the easy path. BJ and I also talk about growing up in the 1980s, binge watching Stranger Things. We also cover BJ's love of music, our common bond of playing bass guitar and her love of none other than Jean Claude Van Dam.  <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/037" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/037</a> <a href="http://www.imgreaterthan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.imgreaterthan.com</a>

When Life Pushes, Push Back Harder With BJ Garceau

The story we’re going to uncover today is an emotional one. The cuts are still fairly fresh, and the challenges are very real. If you’re a parent of a child with type 1, this will be an important episode for you. Also, if you or someone you know was recently diagnosed, you will certainly gain a lot of perspective from my conversation with Steven and Jenn Kramer. Steven and Jenn were blindsided by the whirlwind diagnosis their five year old son Hayden was handed earlier this year. In our time together, we discuss the months leading up to Hayden’s diagnosis. We talk about the behavioral changes Steven and Jenn noticed, as well as Hayden’s non-stop trips to the bathroom and unquenchable thirst. Ultimately, a trip to the doctor confirmed that Hayden had type 1 diabetes, and the Kramer family was propelled into the next chapter of life. Emotion plays a major role in any life change, and in our interview, Jenn openly shares shares her personal battle with depression following Hayden’s diagnosis. We also talk about how Steven played a major role in her finally getting professional help. We discuss the importance of family and community, as well as how critical it is for Steven and Jenn to find the energy and time to take care of themselves. We wrap up this interview talking about their new venture, Greater Than, which is aimed at raising funds to support diabetes research and also creating awareness that we are all much greater than our challenges.  Let me preface this interview by saying, while I am a big fan of what they’re doing and I support them 100%, this is not an advertisement for their company. This conversation was actually prompted by an experience I recently had, which I talk about briefly in the first few minutes. I knew, in basic terms what Steven and Jenn went through with Hayden, and I believe their insights will be of huge value to other parents out there. This is a conversation about family, about love, and how we can teach our kids to do anything in life they desire, despite any obstacles they might encounter along the way.

The story we’re going to uncover today is an emotional one. The cuts are still fairly fresh, and the challenges are very real. If you’re a parent of a child with type 1, this will be an important episode for you. Also, if you or someone you know was recently diagnosed, you will certainly gain a lot of perspective from my conversation with Steven and Jenn Kramer. Steven and Jenn were blindsided by the whirlwind diagnosis their five year old son Hayden was handed earlier this year. In our time together, we discuss the months leading up to Hayden’s diagnosis. We talk about the behavioral changes Steven and Jenn noticed, as well as Hayden’s non-stop trips to the bathroom and unquenchable thirst. Ultimately, a trip to the doctor confirmed that Hayden had type 1 diabetes, and the Kramer family was propelled into the next chapter of life. Emotion plays a major role in any life change, and in our interview, Jenn openly shares shares her personal battle with depression following Hayden’s diagnosis. We also talk about how Steven played a major role in her finally getting professional help. We discuss the importance of family and community, as well as how critical it is for Steven and Jenn to find the energy and time to take care of themselves. We wrap up this interview talking about their new venture, Greater Than, which is aimed at raising funds to support diabetes research and also creating awareness that we are all much greater than our challenges.  Let me preface this interview by saying, while I am a big fan of what they’re doing and I support them 100%, this is not an advertisement for their company. This conversation was actually prompted by an experience I recently had, which I talk about briefly in the first few minutes. I knew, in basic terms what Steven and Jenn went through with Hayden, and I believe their insights will be of huge value to other parents out there. This is a conversation about family, about love, and how we can teach our kids to do anything in life they desire, despite any obstacles they might encounter along the way.

Guiding Our Kids To Be Greater Than Their Challenges With Steven & Jenn Kramer

Amberly Lago

Amberly Lago is a Texas girl who found herself in Los Angeles pursuing her childhood dreams of being a dancer. Ultimately, she landed jobs as a fitness model, she was a Nike endorsed athlete, she was frequently seen on the Body By Jake fitness infomercials, and she had a super successful personal training business.   Life looked amazing for Amberly, until, on one picture perfect Southern California day, she was struck by a pickup truck when riding her Harley Davidson.   That accident left Amberly lying on the pavement fighting for her life. As she describes in our conversation, her leg was crushed, her femoral artery was severed, and her world was forever changed.   Thirty-four surgeries and a lifetime of pain later, Amberly was able to save her leg and now she tells her story on today’s show and in her new book, which is called: ‘True Grit and Grace: Turning Tragedy Into Triumph’. That book is set for release this week.   This is a conversation about gratitude, resilience and one person’s fight to not only survive, but truly thrive, despite life’s insane circumstances.

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph With Amberly Lago

Emily Hightower

On this episode of the podcast I sit down with Emily Hightower. Emily is an incredible human who has taken a traumatic childhood and somehow figured out how to turn that trauma into pure light. We talk about her evolution through years of difficult inner alchemy, and how it all set the stage for her work with people who have experienced their own trauma, including wounded veterans around the world. I wanted to speak with Emily during this time because of what we are all experiencing, collectively. With the significant uncertainty that is our current world, comes the resulting emotional and physiological response. Emily is expert in the stress response and recently released her educational course through Power Speed Endurance called the Skill of Stress. What we learn from this conversation with Emily, is that looking outside of ourselves for the answers, is not the answer. Instead, she teaches us to dive into our animal nature and tap into those basic raw elements to address what ails us. The answers are already inside all of us. It starts with building awareness and it starts with the breath.  www.thebravestlife.com/050 www.intrinsicway.com https://powerspeedendurance.com/skill-of-stress-online-course/

On this episode of the podcast I sit down with Emily Hightower. Emily is an incredible human who has taken a traumatic childhood and somehow figured out how to turn that trauma into pure light. We talk about her evolution through years of difficult inner alchemy, and how it all set the stage for her work with people who have experienced their own trauma, including wounded veterans around the world. I wanted to speak with Emily during this time because of what we are all experiencing, collectively. With the significant uncertainty that is our current world, comes the resulting emotional and physiological response. Emily is expert in the stress response and recently released her educational course through Power Speed Endurance called the Skill of Stress. What we learn from this conversation with Emily, is that looking outside of ourselves for the answers, is not the answer. Instead, she teaches us to dive into our animal nature and tap into those basic raw elements to address what ails us. The answers are already inside all of us. It starts with building awareness and it starts with the breath.  <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/050</a> <a href="http://www.intrinsicway.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.intrinsicway.com</a> <a href="https://powerspeedendurance.com/skill-of-stress-online-course/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://powerspeedendurance.com/skill-of-stress-online-course/</a>

The Skill Of Stress With Emily Hightower

On today’s show we have Chef Tommy Fields. Chef Tommy literally grew up in the kitchen. His story started in the challenging world of Detroit, Michigan, and we talk about the significant effort his mom and grandmother took to share the important lessons of hard work and good food to keep him on a straight and narrow path. Ultimately Tommy took those lessons and became a Navy chef cooking for thousands of people and teaching young recruits how to prepare for the rigors of feeding the Navy. This is a conversation about Chef Tommy’s unique journey, but we also spend a significant amount of time talking about his philosophy of changing our mindset as is relates to food, and he shares his tips on eating simple, accessible foods, without being restrictive. All of this in an effort for each of us to create healthy daily patterns. Chef Tommy really operates at that transition point between unhealthy eating choices and those first steps to getting on the path to better food choices. He doesn’t promote a specific diet necessarily, he just provides real talk on real food. www.thebravestlife.com/033 www.imgreaterthan.com www.sweetsciencechef.com

On today’s show we have Chef Tommy Fields. Chef Tommy literally grew up in the kitchen. His story started in the challenging world of Detroit, Michigan, and we talk about the significant effort his mom and grandmother took to share the important lessons of hard work and good food to keep him on a straight and narrow path. Ultimately Tommy took those lessons and became a Navy chef cooking for thousands of people and teaching young recruits how to prepare for the rigors of feeding the Navy. This is a conversation about Chef Tommy’s unique journey, but we also spend a significant amount of time talking about his philosophy of changing our mindset as is relates to food, and he shares his tips on eating simple, accessible foods, without being restrictive. All of this in an effort for each of us to create healthy daily patterns. Chef Tommy really operates at that transition point between unhealthy eating choices and those first steps to getting on the path to better food choices. He doesn’t promote a specific diet necessarily, he just provides real talk on real food. <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/033" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/033</a> <a href="http://www.imgreaterthan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.imgreaterthan.com</a> <a href="http://www.sweetsciencechef.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sweetsciencechef.com</a>

Eat To Live With Chef Tommy Fields

Craig Kasper

This week's episode is a short solo round. We ask: why do most of us allow ourselves to live only when we’re confronted with the prospect of tragedy or death?

This week's episode is a short solo round. We ask: why do most of us allow ourselves to live only when we’re confronted with the prospect of tragedy or death?

Live Each Moment With Craig Kasper

Lance Allred

On this episode of the podcast I share my recent conversation with Lance Allred. For those of you who are not familiar with Lance’s story he is an accomplished author and speaker, and he also happens to be the first deaf player in the history of the National Basketball Association. Leading up to the NBA, Lance played for many pro teams around the globe, and then he earned a spot playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers alongside of LeBron James. While all of that is remarkable, it’s his inner work leading up to his NBA experience, as well as his metamorphosis and contributions since leaving the sport that are truly impactful. This is an amazing conversation about perseverance, leadership, empathy, and gratitude. Ultimately, Lance shows us that becoming what he calls ‘the new alpha’ is critical to success in our rapidly evolving world. www.thebravestlife.com/049 www.lanceallred41.com

On this episode of the podcast I share my recent conversation with Lance Allred. For those of you who are not familiar with Lance’s story he is an accomplished author and speaker, and he also happens to be the first deaf player in the history of the National Basketball Association. Leading up to the NBA, Lance played for many pro teams around the globe, and then he earned a spot playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers alongside of LeBron James. While all of that is remarkable, it’s his inner work leading up to his NBA experience, as well as his metamorphosis and contributions since leaving the sport that are truly impactful. This is an amazing conversation about perseverance, leadership, empathy, and gratitude. Ultimately, Lance shows us that becoming what he calls ‘the new alpha’ is critical to success in our rapidly evolving world. <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/049" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/049</a> <a href="http://www.lanceallred41.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lanceallred41.com</a>

Becoming The New Alpha With Lance Allred

Greg Schreeuwer

On today’s show we have Dr. Greg Schreeuwer. Greg is a chiropractor by training, but he functions at the crossroads of kinesiology, human behavior, the mind/ body interaction, as well as our interaction with the world around us.  Greg was born in South Africa and was raised in Australia. He describes himself as a curious kid who always sought out new adventures. He characterizes himself as a sensitive kid, who was bullied throughout his childhood, all the way through young adulthood. We talk quite a bit about his specific situation with being bullied and how that served as a foundation for some of his work today. As a result of his experiences being bullied, Greg has done a tremendous about of inner work on himself. What he has come to understand is that there is actual value in the opposing forces thrown at us in life. And that value is to help us come back to some sense of balance. This perspective surprised me, but as Greg went on to describe his thoughts, it started to make perfect sense me.  We cover a broad range of topics in this conversation, including the anti-hack mindset, how to work smarter towards our goals, and Greg’s belief that bullies are actually the change makers for humanity. At it’s core, this is a conversation about how we can recognize and find the power in opposing forces in our life and use that to our advantage.  www.thebravestlife.com/043 www.imgreaterthan.com

On today’s show we have Dr. Greg Schreeuwer. Greg is a chiropractor by training, but he functions at the crossroads of kinesiology, human behavior, the mind/ body interaction, as well as our interaction with the world around us.  Greg was born in South Africa and was raised in Australia. He describes himself as a curious kid who always sought out new adventures. He characterizes himself as a sensitive kid, who was bullied throughout his childhood, all the way through young adulthood. We talk quite a bit about his specific situation with being bullied and how that served as a foundation for some of his work today. As a result of his experiences being bullied, Greg has done a tremendous about of inner work on himself. What he has come to understand is that there is actual value in the opposing forces thrown at us in life. And that value is to help us come back to some sense of balance. This perspective surprised me, but as Greg went on to describe his thoughts, it started to make perfect sense me.  We cover a broad range of topics in this conversation, including the anti-hack mindset, how to work smarter towards our goals, and Greg’s belief that bullies are actually the change makers for humanity. At it’s core, this is a conversation about how we can recognize and find the power in opposing forces in our life and use that to our advantage.  <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/043" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/043</a> <a href="http://www.ingreaterthan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.imgreaterthan.com</a>

Your Challenge Is Your Power With Greg Schreeuwer

Madison Maloney

If you’re not familiar with Maddie Maloney, she is a, now former, division 1 tennis star who has lived with type 1 diabetes since she was 13 years old. Maddie has functioned at such a high level of performance for much of her life, and today she shares her story, as well as taking a deep dive into the topic of mindset. Maddie and I talk about the pressures of playing competitive tennis. We talk about injuries and the frustration of being hurt. We talk about how type 1 has made her more focused on proving that she has no limitations, and also how it has also made her more empathetic to other people’s situations. We also discuss the concepts of accountability, self-care, when its OK to relax, and her love of, none other than, Taylor Swift.

If you’re not familiar with Maddie Maloney, she is a, now former, division 1 tennis star who has lived with type 1 diabetes since she was 13 years old. Maddie has functioned at such a high level of performance for much of her life, and today she shares her story, as well as taking a deep dive into the topic of mindset. Maddie and I talk about the pressures of playing competitive tennis. We talk about injuries and the frustration of being hurt. We talk about how type 1 has made her more focused on proving that she has no limitations, and also how it has also made her more empathetic to other people’s situations. We also discuss the concepts of accountability, self-care, when its OK to relax, and her love of, none other than, Taylor Swift.

Why Your Mindset Matters With Madison Maloney

Hugo Thompson

What does it take to jump in a small boat and row across the Atlantic Ocean? For our guest today, it was a lifetime of preparation, but it was something he attacked without much hesitation. A bit of an adventure seeker, Hugo Thompson has spent most of his recent life traveling the world, looking for his next big challenge. Ironically, he wasn't an adventurous kid. Its was a void he felt in his life during young adulthood that made him jumpstart a life of exploration. In our conversation, Hugo and I talk about his diagnosis with type 1 diabetes just 6 months before he agreed to take on the Talisker Atlantic Challenge; which is a 3,000 mile trek across the Atlantic Ocean from the Canary Islands to Antigua. The journey, which took Hugo and his three boat mates, 2.5 years to prepare for and just over 55 days to complete, tested their resolve as they encountered storms and rough waters which eliminated a number of their fellow competitors. This is a conversation of determination, exploring the limits if our mental and physical capabilities, and a call to all of us to live life to it’s fullest every day despite the rough waters we may encounter along our journey. www.thebravestlife.com/035 www.imgreaterthan.com www.oarstruck.com

What does it take to jump in a small boat and row across the Atlantic Ocean? For our guest today, it was a lifetime of preparation, but it was something he attacked without much hesitation. A bit of an adventure seeker, Hugo Thompson has spent most of his recent life traveling the world, looking for his next big challenge. Ironically, he wasn't an adventurous kid. Its was a void he felt in his life during young adulthood that made him jumpstart a life of exploration. In our conversation, Hugo and I talk about his diagnosis with type 1 diabetes just 6 months before he agreed to take on the Talisker Atlantic Challenge; which is a 3,000 mile trek across the Atlantic Ocean from the Canary Islands to Antigua. The journey, which took Hugo and his three boat mates, 2.5 years to prepare for and just over 55 days to complete, tested their resolve as they encountered storms and rough waters which eliminated a number of their fellow competitors. This is a conversation of determination, exploring the limits if our mental and physical capabilities, and a call to all of us to live life to it’s fullest every day despite the rough waters we may encounter along our journey. <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/035" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/035</a> <a href="http://www.imgreaterthan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.imgreaterthan.com</a> <a href="http://www.oarstruck.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.oarstruck.com</a>

What It Takes To Row Across The Atlantic Ocean With Hugo Thompson

William Pullen

On today’s show with have William Pullen. William has an interesting story that has led him on a path of self-discovery, and ultimately on a path to help others. William is a London-based psychotherapist, and he’s also the author of the book 'Running With Mindfulness: Dynamic Running Therapy (DRT) To Improve Low-Mood, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression’. William takes us on a journey through his early life, his influences, and his breakdown to breakthrough moment. Interesting enough, running played a significant role in his ability to move ahead, find his passion in life and help other in the process. This is a conversation about psychological well-being, and the crossroads of the mind and physical activity. During our time together, William goes deep into the philosophy behind his practice, and his book, and he also shares key elements we should all consider to help us move through any challenging point in our own lives. www.thebravestlife.com/042 www.imgreaterthan.com

On today’s show with have William Pullen. William has an interesting story that has led him on a path of self-discovery, and ultimately on a path to help others. William is a London-based psychotherapist, and he’s also the author of the book 'Running With Mindfulness: Dynamic Running Therapy (DRT) To Improve Low-Mood, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression’. William takes us on a journey through his early life, his influences, and his breakdown to breakthrough moment. Interesting enough, running played a significant role in his ability to move ahead, find his passion in life and help other in the process. This is a conversation about psychological well-being, and the crossroads of the mind and physical activity. During our time together, William goes deep into the philosophy behind his practice, and his book, and he also shares key elements we should all consider to help us move through any challenging point in our own lives. <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/042" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/042</a> <a href="http://www.imgreaterthan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.imgreaterthan.com</a>

Running With Mindfulness With William Pullen

Annalisa Van Den Bergh

On today’s show we have my conversation with Annalisa van den Bergh. Annalisa was introduced to me through my good buddy Erik Douds who was featured on Episode 14 of the podcast. Annalisa was raised in NYC and had a very interesting upbringing as a city kid. Her mom and dad were creatives, and she spent her childhood embedded in that creative world as well as a significant amount of time traveling. It wasn’t until her mom passed away that a switch was flipped in her mind and she made a conscious effort to pursue a very specific path in life. In Annalisa’s words, ‘trauma made her rethink everything’ and she set out on an adventure to combine creativity, storytelling and long-distance bike travel.   In our conversation we talk about her mindset, her travels, her diagnosis with type 1 diabetes, and her upcoming project called ‘Miles of Portraits’ where she will be setting off with Erik on a long-distance bike journey through Alaska, and capturing that trip in a documentary as well as a magazine.    This is a touching conversation with a message for all of us. Through her story, Annalisa encourages all of us to consider taking the path less traveled, simply because, while life can be beautiful, it can also be short.    www.thebravestlife.com/046 www.imgreaterthan.com www.workfrombike.com

On today’s show we have my conversation with Annalisa van den Bergh. Annalisa was introduced to me through my good buddy Erik Douds who was featured on Episode 14 of the podcast. Annalisa was raised in NYC and had a very interesting upbringing as a city kid. Her mom and dad were creatives, and she spent her childhood embedded in that creative world as well as a significant amount of time traveling. It wasn’t until her mom passed away that a switch was flipped in her mind and she made a conscious effort to pursue a very specific path in life. In Annalisa’s words, ‘trauma made her rethink everything’ and she set out on an adventure to combine creativity, storytelling and long-distance bike travel.   In our conversation we talk about her mindset, her travels, her diagnosis with type 1 diabetes, and her upcoming project called ‘Miles of Portraits’ where she will be setting off with Erik on a long-distance bike journey through Alaska, and capturing that trip in a documentary as well as a magazine.    This is a touching conversation with a message for all of us. Through her story, Annalisa encourages all of us to consider taking the path less traveled, simply because, while life can be beautiful, it can also be short.    <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/046" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/046</a> <a href="http://www.imgreatertham.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.imgreaterthan.com</a> <a href="http://www.workfrombike.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.workfrombike.com</a>

Stories From The Road With Annalisa van den Bergh

Andy Zaremba

Andy Zaremba is the founder of FloatHouse in Vancouver, British Columbia. He straddles the line between entrepreneur, podcaster, and insight seeker. There is one common thread that weaves its way through all of his work, and that is human development. In this episode Andy and I talk about the premature birth of his daughter and how that served as a catalyst for him to journey down a path of self-exploration. We also discuss his growing business, and we go deep into the world of flotation tanks and the many benefits of sensory reduction. If you’re not familiar with the concept of floating and sensory reduction, hold on for a super interesting conversation. I’ve been fascinated by the science behind floating for a couple of years, and this conversation really brings together the history, the research and the many benefits that we all can realize from floating. As you’ll learn, the process of simply enveloping ourselves in a controlled environment allows us to minimize sensory information from all channels, to experience simply being. While there’s definitely meditative components at play here, the outcomes, as Andy describes, are quite remarkable from a physiological as well as a psychological perspective. www.thebravestlife.com/045 www.imgreaterthan.com www.floathouse.ca

Andy Zaremba is the founder of FloatHouse in Vancouver, British Columbia. He straddles the line between entrepreneur, podcaster, and insight seeker. There is one common thread that weaves its way through all of his work, and that is human development. In this episode Andy and I talk about the premature birth of his daughter and how that served as a catalyst for him to journey down a path of self-exploration. We also discuss his growing business, and we go deep into the world of flotation tanks and the many benefits of sensory reduction. If you’re not familiar with the concept of floating and sensory reduction, hold on for a super interesting conversation. I’ve been fascinated by the science behind floating for a couple of years, and this conversation really brings together the history, the research and the many benefits that we all can realize from floating. As you’ll learn, the process of simply enveloping ourselves in a controlled environment allows us to minimize sensory information from all channels, to experience simply being. While there’s definitely meditative components at play here, the outcomes, as Andy describes, are quite remarkable from a physiological as well as a psychological perspective. <a href="http://www.thebravestlife.com/045" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebravestlife.com/045</a> <a href="http://www.imgreaterthan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.imgreaterthan.com</a> <a href="http://www.floathouse.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.floathouse.ca</a>

Floating And Next Level Consciousness With Andy Zaremba

Karin Hehenberger

On the show today we have Dr. Karin Hehenberger. Some of you might know Dr. Hehenberger from her amazing work with her venture LyfeBulb, but for those of you who are not familiar with her, Dr. Hehenberger is a type 1 who is no longer type 1.  Dr. Hehenberger has a list of credentials and professional accomplishments that make her the ultimate multi-hyphenate. She was on the Swedish National Tennis Team, she earned her Medical Doctorate and her PhD in molecular medicine, she was a post-doc fellow at Harvard, a consultant for McKinsey &amp; Company, has worked in big pharma and start-up biotech companies, and the list goes on and on. What's remarkable about her story is that she navigated all of those challenging environments, and succeeded on a large scale, with type 1 diabetes. But as the years went on, and she experienced a period of significant burnout and poor control of her health, all the complications anyone with diabetes fears, started to set in. Dr. Hehenberger ultimately found herself with significant damage to her vision, and her kidneys were failing. She was on the edge of complete physical breakdown.  Ultimately, it was her father who saved her live with an incredible gift, and then a few months later it was a donor, and a very talented transplant team in Minnesota who would provide Dr. Hehenberger with a chance to experience life without type 1 again.  Dr. Hehenberger is the ultimate patient-entrepreneur and you’ll learn through this interview that she is all in when it comes to finding and supporting the next generation of budding patient-entrepreneurs through her venture catalyst LyfeBulb. As I release this episode, Dr. Hehenberger and her team are over in Copenhagen Denmark for this year’s LyfeBulb/ Novo Nordisk Innovation Summit where they will be working with some of the best young innovators in the world of diabetes. There's a lot to this story and our conversation is a deep look into denial, motivation, personal drive, an individual’s love of science, and a belief that those impacted by a chronic condition should be at the center of creating ventures that will help minimize the impact of that condition on the world.

On the show today we have Dr. Karin Hehenberger. Some of you might know Dr. Hehenberger from her amazing work with her venture LyfeBulb, but for those of you who are not familiar with her, Dr. Hehenberger is a type 1 who is no longer type 1.  Dr. Hehenberger has a list of credentials and professional accomplishments that make her the ultimate multi-hyphenate. She was on the Swedish National Tennis Team, she earned her Medical Doctorate and her PhD in molecular medicine, she was a post-doc fellow at Harvard, a consultant for McKinsey &amp; Company, has worked in big pharma and start-up biotech companies, and the list goes on and on. What's remarkable about her story is that she navigated all of those challenging environments, and succeeded on a large scale, with type 1 diabetes. But as the years went on, and she experienced a period of significant burnout and poor control of her health, all the complications anyone with diabetes fears, started to set in. Dr. Hehenberger ultimately found herself with significant damage to her vision, and her kidneys were failing. She was on the edge of complete physical breakdown.  Ultimately, it was her father who saved her live with an incredible gift, and then a few months later it was a donor, and a very talented transplant team in Minnesota who would provide Dr. Hehenberger with a chance to experience life without type 1 again.  Dr. Hehenberger is the ultimate patient-entrepreneur and you’ll learn through this interview that she is all in when it comes to finding and supporting the next generation of budding patient-entrepreneurs through her venture catalyst LyfeBulb. As I release this episode, Dr. Hehenberger and her team are over in Copenhagen Denmark for this year’s LyfeBulb/ Novo Nordisk Innovation Summit where they will be working with some of the best young innovators in the world of diabetes. There's a lot to this story and our conversation is a deep look into denial, motivation, personal drive, an individual’s love of science, and a belief that those impacted by a chronic condition should be at the center of creating ventures that will help minimize the impact of that condition on the world.

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Jenn Fleischer

This is the first is a series of interviews with Jenn Fleischer. If you’re not familiar with Jenn, she has a laundry list of credentials in the world of nutrition, food science, and wellness coaching. She is also a certified diabetes educator. Jenn definitely has the credentials to make our conversation on today’s show truly meaningful.   What are we going to focus on with Jenn? The purpose of this episode if to provide some perspective on her story and to set the stage for the upcoming episodes that she'll be featured on. Today, we talk about our relationship with food.    Food is a complicated topic, whether it’s the basic nutrition questions we all have, what diet is best for us, the psychology associated with food, and the issues go on and on. What Jenn is hoping to do today is raise our internal awareness of these issues, and ultimately understand how we can make peace with our own food issues while fueling ourselves for our lifestyles.   We talk disordered eating, restriction, food addiction, being honest with ourselves, finding peace with food, and mindful eating.   As you’ll hear in our conversation, Jenn pulled back the curtains on some issues that I am having with food. I know there’s a ton of take-homes in our conversation for you to question your own potential issues with food and nutrition.

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