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The Diabetes Podcast®

The Diabetes Podcast®

Empowered Diabetes 68 Episodes Jul 20, 2026

The Diabetes Podcast® offers real talk about Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and remission. Each week, expert insights, inspiring stories, and practical strategies help lower blood sugar, lose weight, and reduce medications. The show also covers Type 1 diabetes, chronic disease, and overall health, aiming to help listeners reclaim their lives and thrive.

Episodes

How to Cut Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Half After Pregnancy
How to Cut Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Half After Pregnancy Jul 20, 2026 00:51:27 Did you know that gestational diabetes is actually a metabolic "stress test"? In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast, Amber and Richie wrap up their series on reproductive health by breaking down what happens after the baby is born. For many moms, the finger sticks stop and the diagnosis is forgotten in the chaos of raising a newborn. But ignoring gestational diabetes can leave you with a 7-fold
Does Gestational Diabetes Affect Your Baby’s Future? The Truth About Post Pregnancy Metabolic Health
Does Gestational Diabetes Affect Your Baby’s Future? The Truth About Post Pregnancy Metabolic Health Jul 13, 2026 00:50:39 Download your free Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes "Remission Roadmap" at: https://thediabetespodcast.com Need help NOW? Reach out to our support email at support@empowereddiabetes.com. If you had gestational diabetes, you may have asked yourself: Did I change my baby’s future? In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast®, we break down the real science behind gestational diabetes, epigenetics, and post
The Hidden Link Between PCOS and Insulin Resistance Explained
The Hidden Link Between PCOS and Insulin Resistance Explained Jul 6, 2026 00:42:43 Are you struggling with PCOS, stubborn weight gain, or irregular cycles? You are not alone, and it is absolutely not your fault. In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast, Amber (RD, CDCES) and Richie break down the misunderstood world of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). We explain how insulin resistance acts as a loud voice in your body, disrupting your hormones and causing frustrating symptoms
The Truth About Gestational Diabetes (It's Not Your Fault)
The Truth About Gestational Diabetes (It's Not Your Fault) Jun 29, 2026 00:43:56 If you've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, you might be feeling scared or wondering what you did wrong. Take a deep breath: it is not your fault. In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast®, Amber (RD/LD, CDCES) and Richie break down the incredible physiology of pregnancy. We explain why your body actually creates insulin resistance on purpose to feed your growing baby, and why sometimes, th
The Truth About Aging with Type 2 Diabetes (And How to Thrive)
The Truth About Aging with Type 2 Diabetes (And How to Thrive) Jun 22, 2026 01:09:21 Are you tired of a healthcare system that treats you like a number instead of a person? In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast®, Richie and Amber sit down with Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh, a board-certified specialist in geriatrics and lifestyle medicine. We explore the powerful connection between Type 2 diabetes, aging, and cognitive health. Dr. Golnosh breaks down why traditional medicine often wai
Stop Beta Cell Burnout: How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
Stop Beta Cell Burnout: How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Jun 15, 2026 01:00:58 Are your insulin-producing cells gone forever, or just taking a nap? In Episode 63 of The Diabetes Podcast®, Amber and Richie explore the fascinating science of pancreatic beta cells. If you have Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, you may have been told that your pancreas is broken and that diabetes is a one-way street. We are here to tell you that is not the whole story! We break down how beta cells
The 2 "Forgotten Organs" Driving Type 2 Diabetes (And How to Fix Them)
The 2 "Forgotten Organs" Driving Type 2 Diabetes (And How to Fix Them) Jun 8, 2026 00:57:58 Are you eating well, taking your medications, and moving your body, but your blood sugar numbers still won't budge? The missing puzzle pieces might be your body's two "forgotten organs": your fat and your gut microbiome. In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast®, Amber (RD, CDCES) and Richie dive deep into the biology of why your body fat is not just a storage unit, but a massive, highly active hor
How to Lower A1C Without Obsessive Calorie Counting (Expert Tips)
How to Lower A1C Without Obsessive Calorie Counting (Expert Tips) Jun 1, 2026 01:10:56 Are you tired of obsessing over every calorie, carb, and number on the scale? In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast, Amber and Richie sit down with Terri Chrisman, a board-certified nutritionist with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Terri breaks down the 6 Pillars of a Healthy Lifestyle and explains why daily habits matter far more than a single snapshot of your lab results. We discus
4 Hidden Causes of High Blood Sugar (It’s NOT Your Fault) | 12 Core Defects of Diabetes Revisited
4 Hidden Causes of High Blood Sugar (It’s NOT Your Fault) | 12 Core Defects of Diabetes Revisited May 25, 2026 01:03:25 Are you doing everything right but your blood sugar is still high? You are not crazy, and you are not being gaslit by your body. In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast, Amber (RD, CDCES) and Richie break down 4 of the 12 core defects of diabetes to help you understand exactly what is happening behind the scenes. We explain why your blood sugar spikes overnight (The Dawn Phenomenon), how stress an
How to Lower A1C Naturally - "The Grift" Part 4
How to Lower A1C Naturally - "The Grift" Part 4 May 18, 2026 01:25:40 Are you tired of spending money on diabetes supplements that don't work? In the final episode of our series on "The Grift," Amber and Richie reveal the 5 actual levers that move the needle for Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes. We break down the science of visceral fat, skeletal muscle, liver sensitivity, fiber, and sleep—and show you exactly how to lower your A1C without falling for expensive scams
Eat Foods That Love You Back: Mindfulness for Diabetes
Eat Foods That Love You Back: Mindfulness for Diabetes May 11, 2026 01:12:10 Are you letting a "bum knee" or a stiff back keep you from moving your body? Today, Amber and Richie sit down with intuitive movement guide and yoga instructor Veronique Ory to completely reframe how we think about exercise, posture, and mindfulness. We’re ditching the hyper-flexible Instagram yoga stereotypes and focusing on practical, everyday movements—like the "kitchen sink stretch" and the 5-
The Truth About Dr. Oz, Dr. Gundry & Celebrity Diabetes Supplements
The Truth About Dr. Oz, Dr. Gundry & Celebrity Diabetes Supplements May 4, 2026 01:09:48 Welcome to The Diabetes Podcast®, where we share real stories, real science, and a little fun along the way. Today is part three of our four-part series, "The Grift: The Rise of Celebrity Medicine." In this episode, Richie and Amber unpack why big medical credentials feel so convincing and how authority bias works against us when we are looking for health answers. We break down the empires of Dr.

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