Your Diabetes Breakthrough Podcast is hosted by Tracy Herbert, who is an expert in diabetes. She shares insights on living healthy with or without diabetes. Tracy is a bestselling author, speaker, diabetes coach, and rode her bicycle 3,527 miles across the US to spread diabetes awareness. This podcast will include up-to-date research information, interviews with other experts, and insights from living successfully with Type 1 Diabetes for 40 years.
Readings and conversation with The New Yorker's poetry editor, Kevin Young.
Underdog stories are legacies that never die. Tune in every Tuesday to discover underdogs who persevered and overcame the adversity they faced. Hear their stories. Be inspired. Find the will to never give up.
Joe's Minibike Reunion, hosted by automotive personality Joe Sebergandio, is a bi-weekly podcast that puts a modern spin on vintage minibikes from the 60's and 70's. Joe's huge collection of minibikes, and large network of iconic builders, friends, and personalities will kick start the industry's latest news as they cover the coolest projects, newest parts, exciting events, and informative tech stories that will keep you in tune. Covering the entire spectrum of minibikes from rigid frame dea ...
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182 Six Things You Can Do Now For Better Heart Health
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In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares the latest research on ways to improve heart health that will help you in your health journey. Most of these tips also help with better blood sugar control which is a big bonus. Diabetes and Heart Disease: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-and-heart.html Fried foods and Heart Disease: https:…
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181 Boost This Hormone for Better Health and Diabetes Control
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In this podcast Tracy Herbert discusses the importance of Melatonin, not just for better sleep, but for diabetes and diabetes complications. The research is shocking how improving Melatonin levels can help with diabetes, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, improve anti-inflammatory markers, along with macular degeneration. Research is showing…
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180 Better Health Starts With These Questions
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In this podcast Tracy Herbert delves deep into the importance of asking yourself the right questions. Burying your head in the sand never works, but taking proactive steps before things gets out of control is paramount for good health. The questions Tracy suggests you use can make a huge impact on your health journey.…
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179 Surefire Way to Achieve Better Health
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Tracy Herbert shares in this podcast proven strategies and research on why practicing mindfulness is critical for good health. If you are not practicing meditation or mindfulness, learn why you should start today, because it’s good for your health and your future self will thank you for it! Heart disease, prehypertension, Mindfulness: https://pubme…
In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares Part Two of Diet Fundamentals. It’s difficult to know which diet is best, especially with all the hype many claim. The most up-to-date research shows choosing the right type of plan must be one that works with your lifestyle, health goals, and of course one that helps you live a longer healthier and more active …
In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares information and research on how to build healthy nutrition strategy that works for weight loss, provides more energy, and is good for blood sugar control. So many diets claim to be easy and quick, but those cannot be trusted to help with living a longer healthier life. Slow and steady wins the race. Plant based …
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176 How to Postpone the Negative Consequences of Aging
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In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares research on the importance of physical activity to live a longer, healthier, and more active life with or without diabetes. Even though decline in performance is somewhat to be expected and usually inescapable, people who engage in healthy behaviors like exercise can postpone or reduce the negative consequences …
Do you know the importance of the B Vitamins? In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares research on all eight B Vitamins, why they are necessary, what happens when we’re deficient, how much are needed, and how lower levels can negatively impact your health. B1 Vision Loss: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24899800/ B2 Migraines: https://www.mountsinai.or…
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174 Five Pillars for Better Health in the New Year
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Are you ready to take control of your health? If so, this podcast is a must! Tracy Herbert shares five strategies guaranteed to help you achieve your health goals in the upcoming year. Chronic Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6146930/ Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation Risk and Alzheimer’s Disease ht…
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173 Health Basics with Dr. Kourosh Maddahi
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In this podcast, Dentist to the Stars Kourosh Maddahi, DDS talks about the importance of good gum health, implants, gum disease, plus other tips on living a healthier life. Links: Dr. Kourosh Maddahi: https://www.drmaddahi.com/meet-dr-maddahi/ Lumineux: https://oralessentials.com/ Author: https://www.drmaddahi.com/meet-dr-maddahi/the-author/…
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172 Weight Loss Strategies with Dr. Nicolas Pennings
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In this podcast Dr. Nicolas Pennings returns to share insights on changing how we think about food and the weight loss connection. He also shares ways to reduce your risk of developing metabolic syndrome and reminds everyone it's never too late. To learn more about Dr. Pennings: https://directory.campbell.edu/people/nicholas-pennings/ Dr. Pennings …
Margaret Atwood joins Kevin Young to read “A Stranger,” by Saeed Jones, and her own poem “Flatline.” Atwood, a prolific poet and novelist, is known for brilliant books such as “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “The Blind Assassin.” Her many distinctions include the Los Angeles Times Innovator’s Award, the Franz Kafka Prize, the pen Center U.S.A.’s lifetime…
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171 Boost this Molecule to Improve Health and Slow Aging
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In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares the latest research on the importance of nitric oxide. Tracy also shares things you probably already have in your kitchen to help you boost this critical molecule, along with a simple four-minute exercise to increase nitric oxide. NO decreases as we age: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130214132623…
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170 Live Longer and Reduce Stress With This Simple Strategy
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In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares scientific research and studies which proves the importance of meditation for living a longer healthier life. In addition to why it’s important for good health she provides simple ways to start meditating. Links: Yoga Meditation and Blood Sugar: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5934947/ Lower Mortali…
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169 Surefire Ways to Conquer Your Sweet Tooth
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In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares the negative health effects of overindulging in sweets and surefire ways to conquer this addiction. United States Library of Medicine Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2235907/ Sugar Addiction Link: https://www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/sugar-addiction/ Beating the Sugar Addiction: https://psyc…
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168 Jim LaValle on Metabolic Inflammation and Diabetes
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In this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares excerpts from an interview with Jim LaValle who is an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board-certified clinical nutritionist, and expert and educator in integrative and precision health. Jim shares how fasting blood sugar levels, stress, and sleep impacts inflammation along with tips on c…
Arthur Sze joins Kevin Young to read “The Problem of Describing Trees,” by Robert Hass, and his own poem “Vectors.” Sze has received the Landon Literary Award, the Jackson Poetry Prize and, in 2019, the National Book Award in Poetry.By WNYC Studios and The New Yorker
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167 Doing this is Critical for Diabetes Control and Longer Life
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In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares research on the importance of gum health, oral health, and its connection with living longer. Even if you fear going to the dentist, it’s critical for overall health, living longer, and blood sugar control. Visiting the dentist for teeth cleaning and regular dental exams is critical for good health. Dental Treat…
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166 Foolproof Ways to Take Control of Your Health
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In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares strategies on ways to make positive changes to your health, starting right now! She covers things like asking for help, making your health a priority by placing it on the calendar, measure your progress, and keeping motivated, are just a few of the tips you will learn in this podcast. “Incredible change happens …
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165 New Research on a Popular Drink That Impacts Diabetes, Alzheimer's, and Depression
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In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares new research on how drinking coffee and green tea has even more health benefits then previously known. Drinking caffeine can lengthen life, reduce risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, can protect us against Alzheimer's, reduce depression, just to name a few. This is a podcast you will not want to miss. Japanese s…
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164 Dr. Nicholas Pennings on Diabetes and the Obesity Connection
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In this podcast Tracy Herbert interviews Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, who is Chair and Associate Professor of Family Medicine. He is board certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Dr. Pennings moved from private practice into academic medicine joining the faculty of the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013. He serves…
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Joe's Minibike Reunion Podcast S5EP9 Garage Tours pt. 3 Guests Greg Dalia, Sam Blackburn, and Eric Shingles show off the builds and bikes in their garages. On this episode of the JMBR Podcast, we take a tour in the garages of some of the biggest names in the minibike world and check out their creations. Note: The opinions of the guests of the JMBR …
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163 How to Build a Stronger and Heathier Brain
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In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares the newest scientific research and strategies on improving brain health no matter your age or current health level. By practicing the tools and strategies in this podcast it is possible to improve your brain health at any age. Harvard Health Improving the Mind: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/6-simp…
In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares up-to-date research on the importance of Vitamin D for better health and diabetes management. And learn the surprising results from a Boston University study showing a correlation between low Vitamin D levels and increased COVID -19 risk. Islet Cell Death Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC676947…
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Joe's Minibike Reunion Podcast S5EP8 Garage Tours pt. 2 Bobby Hammond, Randy Keatts and Nick Herbert
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Joe's Minibike Reunion Podcast S5EP8 Garage Tours pt. 2 We visit with minibikers Bobby Hammond, Randy Keatts and Nick Herbert in their garages On this episode of the JMBR Podcast, we take a tour in the garages of some of the biggest names in the minibike world and check out their creations. Note: The opinions of the guests of the JMBR Podcast do no…
In this podcast Tracy Herbert answers these questions from listeners: My husband has had diabetes for about five years but I can’t get him to take care of himself. What do I do? I keep seeing ads about reversing diabetes Can I get rid of my diabetes? Why does my doctor tell me it’s okay to eat fruit, but doesn’t it have a lot of sugar like candy an…
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160 Interview with Martie Whittekin on Living Healthy With or Without Diabetes
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In this podcast Tracy Herbert interviews Radio Personality and Certified Clinical Nutritionist Martie Whittekin on tools for living healthy with diabetes or dealing with other health issues. Martie is the longtime radio host of Healthy by Nature heard around the country. To find Martie, sign up for her newsletters, where to find Healthy by Nature R…
In this podcast Tracy Herbert delves deep in the differences between prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and Type 1 diabetes. Even though the complications and symptoms are often similar these types of diabetes are very different. This is a podcast to share with family, friends, and others when trying to explain your type of diabetes. As always Tracy pro…
Joy Harjo joins Kevin Young to read “Still-Life with Potatoes, Pearls, Raw Meat, Rhinestones, Lard, and Horse Hooves,” by Sandra Cisneros, and her own poem “Running.” Harjo is the current Poet Laureate of the United States, as well as a chancellor of the Academy of American Poets. Her many honors include the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize and the Wallace …
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158 Interview with Daniel Conklin, Ph.D. on How the Environment Impacts Diabetes
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Wildfires on the West Coast, California, Oregon and Washington are affecting millions of people today. Many are asking what they can do to breathe easier while affected by the air pollution these fires cause. In this podcast Tracy Herbert interviews Daniel Conklin, Ph.D. Professor of Medicine at the University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envi…
Is it possible to improve our immune system before the flu and cold season hits? In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares research on ways to improve your immune system and strategies to shorten the duration of an illness. Vitamins to Boost Immunity: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/3-vitamins-best-boosting-immunity/ Garlic to Improve Immune: https:/…
It all boils down to doing just ONE THING. In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares strategies and ideas on doing just ONE THING to improve your health and even make the world a better place.By Tracy Herbert
Travis Mills served in the Army 82nd Airborne and was sent on three tours to the Middle East. On his third deployment, a bomb exploded near him and he lost all four limbs. Recovery was difficult across multiple facets of his life but he decided to never give up and never quit. Today, he is a businessman, motivational speaker, author and philanthrop…
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155 Key Skill to Take Control of Your Health
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In this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares excerpts from a recent podcast interview on ways to improve self-discipline. Practicing these strategies will help you improve your health and life. Developing muscles on our body takes time but the same is true when we develop strong self-control muscles.By Tracy Herbert
In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares new and promising diabetes research that is guaranteed to provide hope to anyone living with diabetes or has a friend or family member with diabetes. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/acr.24343 https://www.medwirenews.com/diabetes/ra-linked-to-reduced-type-2-diabetes-…
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153 Diabetes Supplements That Will Surprise You
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In this podcast Tracy Herbert reviews five supplements proven to help with diabetes. Some may surprise you like it has so many others, especially the last one. Below are links to some of the research mentioned in the podcast: Reducing Pain: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4353712/ Acetyle L-Carnitine Kaiser Permanente and diabetic neur…
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Joe's Minibike Reunion Podcast S5EP7 Garage Tours pt. 1 with Isaiah Gibbs, Montoya Dortch, Kevin Dunn and Jake Moe. On this episode of the JMBR Podcast, we take a tour in the garages of some of the biggest names in the minibike world and check out their creations. Note: The opinions of the guests of the JMBR Podcast do not reflect those of Joe's Mi…
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152 How Win the Burnout Battle that Steals Health and Longevity
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Are you or have your ever suffered from burnout? In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares strategies on recognizing burnout, what to do to get out of it, and how to prevent it. Link: Help Guide Stress Burnout Prevention: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htmBy Tracy Herbert
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86: Type I Diabetes: Bitter or Better? with Tracy Herbert
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Tracy Herbert was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at 17 years old and her life dramatically changed forever. She chooses to not let diabetes control her lifestyle and is soaring to new heights within the diabetic community. Her most notorious accomplishment is biking over 3500 miles across the United States. In this episode: Diagnosed with Type I di…
In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares strategies to help you determine if you are suffering from Adrenal Fatigue. In just a short time this negative health issue can be virtually eliminated by practicing these strategies. Disorders of Adrenals: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1445172/#:~:text=Disorders%20of%20the%20adrenal%20cortex,at%20the%20post%2…
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In a special episode of the Poetry Podcast, Tracy K. Smith, Marilyn Nelson, and Terrance Hayes join Kevin Young to read their work, and to discuss its relationship to protest and liberation. Tracy K. Smith served two terms as a U.S. poet laureate, and has won an Anisfield-Wolf Book Award and a Pulitzer prize. Her latest collection is “Wade in the W…
In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares an easier way to lose weight by only eating during an eight-hour window.. It’s pretty simple by eating a late breakfast either 10 AM or 11 AM and supper 6 PM or 7 PM that evening. Eating healthy throughout the eight hours and avoiding the late-night snacking helps with better sleep, more energy the next day, and…
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85: The Happy Body and Olympic Weightlifting with Jerzy Gregorek
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Jerzy Gregorek is a World Record Weightlifting Champion. He grew up an alcoholic adolescent in communist Poland before weightlifting saved his life. Later, his wife and him fled to the USA and settled in Southern California where he began his personal training career. A few world championship titles later, he wrote "The Happy Body" which inspires m…
In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares a portion of a recent interview on reducing the risks of developing diabetes. She shares information from research on diet and supplements that are effective against Type 2 diabetes.By Tracy Herbert
In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares strategies for living a longer healthier life by using the same strategies as your favorite professional athletes. Listen to the end to learn how to get additional support for your health journey. Social Support for good health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2921311/…
Did you realize at the age of 50, you could have the biological age of a 70-year-old, and the opposite is true? You could be 50 and have the biological age of a 30-year-old. This podcast is a must listen if you want to take control of your health now with or without diabetes. When you hear and see the science backed research you’ll start doing thes…
Clarence Major joins Kevin Young to read “Downpour,” by Billy Collins, and his own poem “Hair.” Major’s recent honors include a PEN Oakland Reginald Lockett Lifetime Achievement Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award in the fine arts from the Congressional Black Caucus foundation.By WNYC Studios and The New Yorker
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84: Blind Flamekeeper with Michael Cleveland
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Michael Cleveland was born blind but he knew he was born to be a fiddler at four years old. Described as “untouchable” by Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill, Michael was awarded the 2020 GRAMMY for Best Bluegrass Album - Tall Fiddler, and is the IBMA’s most awarded Fiddle Player of the Year with 12 wins, has won Instrumental Recorded Performanc…
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146 Diabetes Prevention and Control Core Concepts
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In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares information of she has been able to live with diabetes for 42 years using these Eight Core Concepts that work for everyone wanting to get healthy and live a longer healthier life. 1. You are Responsible 2. Know your Numbers 3. Have a Future Focus 4. It Starts at a Cellular Level 5. Education must be a Priority 6…
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83: Find Your Inner Gold with Karen Darke
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Karen Darke became paralyzed from the chest down in a climbing accident but became a Silver Medalist and Gold Medalist in the Paralympics representing England. In this episode: Growing up with a passion for rock climbing What happened during her climbing accident in Scotland? Running out of strength under an overhang and falling onto rocks below Wa…