Podcast appearances and mentions of walt drennan

Delanie Fischer is joined by Sharon Okin, who shares about her experience with Lyme Disease and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome— the symptoms she's experienced over the years, why it took so long to diagnose, and what's helped her feel better, manage daily responsibilities, and pursue passion projects. If you, or someone you love, is experiencing a chronic illness, this episode has so much to offer, and is part of our series, "Subscriber Stories."Plus:+ An Epic Toolbox of 50+ Tips And Resources+ The #1 Modality That Changed Everything+ A Move That Was 25 Years In The MakingMore episodes related to this topic:Living With A Chronic Illness (Type 1 Diabetes) with Walt Drennan: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/3588b4cf/living-with-a-chronic-illness-with-walt-drennanA Shocking Connection Between Trauma And Thyroid Health with Judith Gonzalez: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/22ae66d2/a-shocking-connection-between-trauma-and-thyroid-health-with-judith-gonzalezMy Dad Was Diagnosed With Lewy Body Dementia with Erika Martin: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/21b228bf/my-dad-was-diagnosed-with-lewy-body-dementia-with-erika-martinYou can submit and vote on episode topics here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we are joined by Walt Drennan, host of The Ask Me About My Type 1 Podcast and rider from the documentary, Bike Beyond, a film that follows 20 people with Type 1 diabetes as they journey across the country dismantling stereotypes and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for Type 1 diabetes cure research. Walt shares his experience living with Type 1, the several different types of diabetes, the events that led to his diagnosis, what biking across the country (multiple times) taught him, the accessibility (and lack thereof) of insulin, and other necessities for people with diabetes, how the global pandemic has affected this community, and Walt opens up about a life-threatening experience he had recently. We also discuss ableism and what people without disabilities can do to best support people with disabilities. This episode is jam-packed with insight that we can all learn from. Check it out!  This episode was sponsored by Helix & Hello Fresh. Go to HELLO FRESH.COM/HELPLESSTWELVE and use code HELPLESS12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Helix is offering UP TO 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/helpless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ask Me About My Type 1 is back for Season 2 Dia-Peoples!! It's been a long summer but I'm your host, Walt Drennan, and do I have a season premiere for you!! It's back to school season here at Ask Me About My Type 1 and in order to celebrate I thought there couldn't be anyone better to hear from than a Type 1 actually starting their first year of college. I invite on Type 1 guest Destin and her Type None roommate Bella who are both starting their freshman year of college TODAY!! Like literally they start classes today. Bella asks some big questions that get us talking about insulin pricing and health insurance practices (SPOILERS: Destin and I both hate them), Destin tells us about this really weird sounding melon diet she's thinking of starting that might cure her Type 1 (it won't), and I realize just how very old I am when I give Destin some outdated Type 1 college advice. The bell for the start of Season 2 is about to ring so grab your books and find a good seat because Ask Me About My Type 1 Season 2 is now officially in session!!  For more information on how you or your Type 1 student can make things a little easier for themselves at school check out the resources at Beyond Type 1 here https://beyondtype1.org/school/ . Edited, Produced, and Written by: Walt Drennan Hosted by: Walt Drennan Music By: Afterglow Studios --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askmeaboutmyt1/message

Ask Me About My Type 1 is back dia-babies and the official trailer for Season 2 is live! I'm your host Walt Drennan, back with more of those Type Noney Q's and the battle-tested Type 1s with all the real A's they could ever hope for! Check out clips from episodes to come and hear about what Type 1 in small-town USA is actually like,  how there are things other than making insulin that we Type 1s actually can't do, and what people experiencing an earthquake whilst podcasting sounds like. It's gonna be a weird one folks! Don't forget to mark your calendars because Season 2 of Ask Me About My Type 1 starts on August 26th! Edited, Produced, and Written by: Walt Drennan Hosted by: Walt Drennan Music by: Afterglow Studios --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askmeaboutmyt1/message

In season 3 episode 7 the pals speak with Walt Drennan, the brain behind Beyond Type 1's trek across the country to raise funds for diabetes, Bike Beyond, and the ways in which biking across the country changed his view of the disease.

After ten weeks and more than 4000 miles, 20 riders with type 1 diabetes completed their epic journey from New York to California. In this episode, hear the heart-pounding and emotional Bike Beyond finish and listen to the man who started it all talk about what the event has meant to him. We also catch up with several riders during a rest day a few days before the finish. Those interviews took place while they were relaxing in a hot tub (a first for our show)! Stacey also talks about the great people behind the Real Life Diabetes Podcast and shares events she's traveling to in the next few weeks. Find out more about supporting Bike Beyond so that Beyond Type 1 can continue to fund diabetes programs (listed here) Time Codes: 8:30 Bike Beyond finish line and front tire "dip"  12:30 Walt Drennan speaks about finally feeling "normal." Six Bike Beyond riders talk about the trip: 18:15 Perri Silverheart 22:00 Abbey Brau 29:30 Matt Swain 34:50 Sid Sharma 39:00 Cassidy Robinson 45:30 Jesse Lavine Diabetes Connections and Stacey are nominated for a podcast award! Please add your endorsement to the WEGO Health Awards  Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone      Click here for Android  Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!  

This summer, 20 people with type 1 diabetes will make an incredible journey. From June 3 to August 11, Team Bike Beyond is crossing the USA, cycling from New York to California. This week, meet the man who asked Beyond Type 1 to take a chance on the event, and the woman who said yes. Stacey talks with cyclist Walt Drennan and Beyond Type 1 CEO Sarah Lucas about how the idea for the trip came about, the work that went into launching the ride and what they hope to accomplish along the way.  Each week during Bike Beyond, Diabetes Connections will bring you stories from the ride and profile a different cyclist. They're not professionals, just people with type 1 who wanted to take an extraordinary challenge. (There are actually 20 riders and one D-Mom along on this journey). Stacey also shares a bit about the end of the school year & how the first year of middle school went for her son.  Plus, we talk about the summer diabetes conferences on the calendar like ADA, Friends for Life & AADE. Get the app and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone      Click here for Android  Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

Walt Drennan was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2000 at the age of 12.  After cycling across the United States twice (first with Bike & Build, then with The 4K for Cancer), Walt was inspired to put together his … Continue reading →