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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 28 MIN

Episode 18: Monika Gawen — Assistance Dogs, Diabetes, and Trust

from Chocolate and Coffee Break · host Andrea Putting

Monika Gawen shares her powerful journey living with Type 1 diabetes and autism, and how her assistance dogs have helped save her life. From training her first dog as a teenager to now helping others gain independence through dog training, this episode explores trust, public awareness, and the life-changing impact of assistance dogs.A show, a movement, and a mission to break down the barriers that divide us. In a world growing louder with hate, division, and misunderstanding, we choose a different frequency: love, compassion, and the courageous power of connection.

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