The Marathon Mindset – Raising Children with T1D for the Long Run
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The Marathon Mindset – Raising Children with T1D for the Long Run
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In this motivating and down-to-earth episode, Catherine explores what it means to parent a child with type 1 diabetes (T1D) with a marathon mindset rather than a sprint mentality. She challenges the pressures of achieving perfect blood sugar numbers and warns against the unsustainable, all-or-nothing approaches often fuelled by social media and fear.
Instead, she offers a practical, compassionate framework using SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely—to encourage gradual, joyful, and sustainable diabetes management. Listeners are encouraged to shift the focus from perfection to progress, helping children learn patience, resilience, and flexibility.
Key messages include:
- Diabetes is a lifelong journey, not a race to perfect numbers.
- All-or-nothing thinking can lead to guilt and burnout.
- SMART goals can support steady improvement without overwhelming children.
- Joy and balance matter — food and life should be celebrated, not restricted.
- Self-compassion and role-modelling are essential to raising empowered, healthy kids with T1D.
Catherine’s closing message reminds parents that imperfect days are normal—and that raising a child with diabetes is not about getting everything right, but about staying in it for the long run with love, grace, and determination.
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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