"Bright Spots and Landmines," Essential Reading for People with Type One Diabetes
09/25/23 • 29 min
On this episode we had a chance to talk with author and therapist, Adam Brown. Many of you know Adam, from his writings on diatribe and close concerns, as well as his wonderful book, Bright Spots and Landmines, which I think is essential reading for anyone living with type one diabetes.
We had a wonderful conversation about his work as an advocate in the diabetes community, and his more recent transition to working as a marriage and family therapist with a focus on eating disorders in teenagers. We so appreciated Adam's thoughtful perspective and hope. You enjoy the conversation.
Featured on this Episode:
Adam Brown has lived with diabetes for over 20 years. He
currently works with teenage eating disorders as a registered
associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT), offering individual,
group, and family therapy. In 2021, he earned a Master’s degree in
Counseling Psychology. His first book, Bright Spots & Landmines:
The Diabetes Guide I Wish Someone Had Handed Me, offers
actionable diabetes tips related to food, mindset, exercise, and
sleep. To date, over 300,000 copies of Bright Spots & Landmines
have been sold and downloaded, with reader access at the center
of the book's mission. It can be downloaded for free at diaTribe.org/BrightSpots.
From 2010 to 2019, Adam worked at two mission-driven diabetes
publications: Close Concerns and diaTribe.org. He also brought a
diabetes perspective to numerous public venues, including FDA
and NIH meetings, international scientific and industry
conferences (ADA, AADE, ATTD), and local events for people with
diabetes and healthcare providers. He can be contacted at helloadam.org.
Resources from this Episode:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Definition, Techniques, and Benefits
What Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
The Wright Institute
Eating Disorder Episode with Dr. Ann Goebel-Fabbri
On this episode we had a chance to talk with author and therapist, Adam Brown. Many of you know Adam, from his writings on diatribe and close concerns, as well as his wonderful book, Bright Spots and Landmines, which I think is essential reading for anyone living with type one diabetes.
We had a wonderful conversation about his work as an advocate in the diabetes community, and his more recent transition to working as a marriage and family therapist with a focus on eating disorders in teenagers. We so appreciated Adam's thoughtful perspective and hope. You enjoy the conversation.
Featured on this Episode:
Adam Brown has lived with diabetes for over 20 years. He
currently works with teenage eating disorders as a registered
associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT), offering individual,
group, and family therapy. In 2021, he earned a Master’s degree in
Counseling Psychology. His first book, Bright Spots & Landmines:
The Diabetes Guide I Wish Someone Had Handed Me, offers
actionable diabetes tips related to food, mindset, exercise, and
sleep. To date, over 300,000 copies of Bright Spots & Landmines
have been sold and downloaded, with reader access at the center
of the book's mission. It can be downloaded for free at diaTribe.org/BrightSpots.
From 2010 to 2019, Adam worked at two mission-driven diabetes
publications: Close Concerns and diaTribe.org. He also brought a
diabetes perspective to numerous public venues, including FDA
and NIH meetings, international scientific and industry
conferences (ADA, AADE, ATTD), and local events for people with
diabetes and healthcare providers. He can be contacted at helloadam.org.
Resources from this Episode:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Definition, Techniques, and Benefits
What Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
The Wright Institute
Eating Disorder Episode with Dr. Ann Goebel-Fabbri
Previous Episode
T1 International's Impact on Diabetes Advocacy Worldwide
On this episode of Embracing Diabetes, we talk to Lindsey Bressan, T1 International's UK based development coordinator. Lindsey's background is in the nonprofit sector, having received her master's degree in nonprofit management before working in fundraising and communications.
She's driven by a passion to make change. During our conversation, we learn more about T1 International, an organization that's done amazing work across the globe to advocate for those living with type 1 diabetes. They have an upcoming virtual conference on September 30th that will be a great opportunity to learn more.
Featured on this Episode:
Lindsey Bressan (she/her) is T1International's UK-based Development Coordinator. Her background is in the nonprofit sector, having received her Master's degree in nonprofit management before working in fundraising and communications. She's driven by a passion to make change. Although she's relatively new to the diabetes space, she has been enjoying her time at T1International and supporting the fight for #insulin4all.
Resources from this Episode:
- Here's the link to register for our #insulin4all Summit 2023!
- I mentioned that we're looking forward to our US work on price caps. More info can be found on our Federal Working Group page.
- And here's more info about our global Fight for Five project.
- WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines
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"Breaking Limits" A cinematic documentary, following the lives of Type 1 Diabetic extreme sports athletes
On this episode of Embracing Diabetes we talk with Dylan Leonard, a director and filmmaker from Portland, Oregon who has had type 1 diabetes for 13 years. Our conversation focuses on his film, Breaking Limits, a cinematic documentary following the lives of Type 1 Diabetic extreme sports athletes.
"I wanted to make the film that I wish existed when I was diagnosed because had I been in that hospital and something like this was put on the TV for me , imagine the effect that that would have had," Dylan says. "Instead of thinking my life was over, I could watch and listen to 90 minutes of six to seven different athletes and some of the world's most renowned endocrinologists tell me that I could accomplish all of those things, that would have just changed the dynamic entirely."
Featured on this Episode
Dylan Leonard is a director/filmmaker and 13 year T1D from Portland, OR. Currently living in Los Angeles, it is his mission to tell the stories of the people, places and issues that are misunderstood or misrepresented. As a former college basketball player and current adventure lover, that is exactly where this story comes from, wanting to create something that will not only inspire current/newly diagnosed T1D's to live a full life, but educate and stir the pot for greater conversations around diabetes, healthcare and more.
GoFundMe Link: https://gofund.me/e3468372
Instagram: www.instagram.com/breakinglimitsfilm
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