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In this episode, Katie talks to Andrea, the mom of a now, 23 year old son with Type 1 Diabetes. Andrea tells us all about her son's experience with having a diabetic service dog throughout the middle and high school years. She also explains what it was like working with and volunteering for an amazing organization such as Dogs4Diabetics throughout the years. Spoken from a mother's perspective, this conversation is both heartwarming and fascinating as she explains all that a diabetic service dog can do for a T1D child. You're going to love it! Check out Dogs4Diabetics (D4D) by clicking HERE Come find me on Instagram! @sugarmamaspodcastHave a question? An idea for a podcast topic? Or want to be on the show?! Email me at: sugarmamaspodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)
This is the 100th episode of the show and we wanted to look back at some of the more memorable ‘nobody told me’ lessons our guests have shared with us. We’ve truly been honored to speak with each of our guests and they’ve given us so many wonderful anecdotes and pieces of advice that it’s tough to select highlights. All of them have been open and honest and the stories they’ve related are ones we can all identify with. In this episode, you’ll hear from: • Mitch Albom, bestselling author of “Tuesdays with Morrie”, who talks about passing on wisdom to the next generation • Hope Edelman, author of “Motherless Daughters”, who says that grieving the loss of a loved one is a lifelong process, but it doesn’t have to be a lifelong struggle • Dr. Guy Winch, whose TED talk “Why We All Need to Practice Emotional First Aid” is ranked as one of the top five inspiring TED talks of all times, and says that to recover from any emotional blow, you need to manage your recovery proactively • Kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart who explains why it’s your decisions, not your situation, that define you • Olympic gold medalist gymnast Nastia Liukin who talks about the importance of kindness • One of the world’s leading experts on happiness, Shawn Achor, who learned that success doesn’t equate to happiness • Todd Rose, a high school dropout turned Harvard researcher, who has studied countless people who have excelled by taking the road less traveled • Chris Voss, a former FBI International Hostage Negotiator, who talks about the importance of listening • Dr. Harriet Lerner, author of “Why Won’t You Apologize?”, who explains the importance of a heartfelt apology • Communication expert Carmine Gallo who says that we have more control over our mental state than we think we do, which means that we can choose how to respond to anything • Chris Guillebeau, New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, who says that there is always another way, even if you don’t see it at the time • Amy Morin, international bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, who says that building mental muscle is similar to building physical muscle: you have to work hard to become strong • Drew Dudley, a leadership expert who tells us that the biggest impact on the world had nothing to do with his plans • Astronaut Mike Mullane says that nobody told him he was better than he thought he was • Psychology professor and author of “Popular” Mitch Prinstein who says that the kind of popularity he seeked out so badly in adolescence ultimately wouldn’t matter • Psychologist and compulsive shopping expert Dr. April Benson who explains that you can never get enough of what you don’t really need • Mark Rufenacht, founder and president of Dogs4Diabetics, who says that it’s okay to be different • Legendary radio talk show host Ronn Owens who tells us that every struggle has an end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joining us on the show is Mark Ruefenacht, the founder and president of Dogs4Diabetics. Mark is recognized in the Guinness World Book of Records for training the world’s first dog to detect and alert on changing blood sugars in diabetics. On this episode, we'll learn how dogs can help detect changing blood sugars in diabetics. You can learn more about Dogs4Diabetics at https://dogs4diabetics.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christy from Dogs4Diabetics joins Tiffany to talk about their program and their upcoming 11th annual Walk For The Dogs June 9th in Walnut Creek.More info: www.D4Ddogwalk.org
Never underestimate the canine sense of smell and what dogs can be trained to accomplish. On this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, we'll hear about dogs who are successfully trained to alert their diabetic masters when the person's glucose is approaching the danger level. Turns out that humans emit a particular odor when their levels drop which dogs can detect. Dogs4Diabetics is a California-based nonprofit organization that is training and placing these dogs with diabetics. The stories that Program Director Carol Edwards shares are amazing!www.dogs4diabetics.comIf you have a question that you'd like answered about your dog, please write to us at GoodDog@SmarterPodcasts.comSmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice.