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Choose Health

by Anne Marie MacDonald

Welcome to Choose Health – the podcast hosted by Dr. Anne Marie MacDonald (Hospod). Covering a range of topics like health, exercise, nutrition, and type 1 diabetes, the weekly podcast aims to inspire and empower you to choose health every day, and live a healthy and active life. With or without type 1 diabetes.Follow me on social @SweetRunMD and read my blog at ironladyanne.wordpress.com.*All information is intended for educational purposes only. Any statements made on these platforms are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent any disease or illness.*

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Episodes

  1. Episode 12: The Menstrual Cycle and Type 1 Diabetes

    You are listening to Choose Health: Episode 12: The Menstrual Cycle and Type 1 Diabetes. Today on the episode I’m talking all about the female reproductive cycle, and how the changes in hormones can affect your type 1 diabetes management. It’s no surprise that hormones will affect our blood…

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  2. Episode 11: Doctor Visits

    You are listening to Choose Health: Episode 11: Doctor Visits. Or, when to go see your doctor if you are ‘healthy’. It might come as a surprise to you, but there are a few reasons to go see your family doctor when you are feeling perfectly well. Do you know when you should book that appointment?…

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  3. Episode 10: The Science of Happiness

    You are listening to Choose Health: Episode 10: The Science of Happiness. We all want to be happy, but what actually makes someone happy? What does the research show? What kind of life or income or career or habit matters most? Have you ever wondered why some people, who have so little, can seem...

  4. Episode 9: Weight Management with Type 1 Diabetes

    You are listening to Choose Health: Episode 9: Weight Management with Type 1 Diabetes. Have you ever wondered why it might be so hard to lose weight when you live with Type 1? Have you personally ever struggled to lean out or reach an ‘ideal’ weight? On today’s episode I want to talk about weight...

  5. Episode 8: Triathlon Gear

    You are listening to Choose Health: Episode 8: Triathlon Gear. In this episode I’m sharing some of the triathlon gear that you’ll need to get started in the sport. Although the sport is known to be an expensive one with many gear options, I also want to share some budget friendly ways for you to...

  6. Episode 7: Triathlon Training 101

    You are listening to Choose Health: Episode 7: Triathlon Training 101. In this episode I want to share some of my experience when it comes to setting up a triathlon training plan. Often we set out to accomplish a new goal – like a triathlon – without putting too much thought behind our actual...

  7. Episode 6: How to #EatMorePlants

    You are listening to Choose Health: Episode 6: How to #eatmoreplants. In this episode I'm talking about my personal journey with food and my current interest in and attempt at eating more plants. I’ll share some of my personal ups and downs with my food choices, and how I have now come to realize...

  8. Episode 5: Planning for Pregnancy, with Type 1

    You are listening to Choose Health: Episode 5: Planning for Pregnancy, with Type 1. In this episode I'm talking about what you can do to prepare for a healthy Type 1 pregnancy. What are some clinical guidelines that should be followed prior to starting to try for a baby? What should you focus on…

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  9. Episode 4: How to use Stress As Fuel

    You are listening to Choose Health: Episode 4: How to use Stress as Fuel. In this episode I’m talking about the way that you can use stress as fuel, rather than be fatigued by it. Stress is a natural part of our everyday lives, and it is important to learn how to use that tension and pressure to...

  10. Episode 3: Type 1 Guidelines and How to be a Healthy Type 1 Rockstar

    You are listening to Choose Health, Episode 3: Type 1 Guidelines and How to be a Healthy Type 1 Rockstar. Learn about the current clinical guidelines for type 1 diabetics – what should we do in order to be our healthiest selves. But also, listen to my take on how to be a healthy type 1 rockstar....

  11. Episode 2: What does it mean to be healthy?

    You are listening to Choose Health, Episode 2: What does it mean to be healthy? In this episode we are talking about what it actually means to be healthy. Learn about the different definitions of health and reflect on your own health. I will close the podcast with a few reflections for you to…

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  12. Episode 1: Welcome to Choose Health

    You are listening to Choose Health, Episode 1: Welcome. Today we are talking about my vision for the podcast. Learn a little about my background and why I decided to venture into the audio world. Hold on. Today will be fun!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Choose Health – the podcast hosted by Dr. Anne Marie MacDonald (Hospod). Covering a range of topics like health, exercise, nutrition, and type 1 diabetes, the weekly podcast aims to inspire and empower you to choose health every day, and live a healthy and active life. With or without type 1 diabetes.Follow me on social @SweetRunMD and read my blog at ironladyanne.wordpress.com.*All information is intended for educational purposes only. Any statements made on these platforms are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent any disease or illness.*

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How many episodes does Choose Health have?

Choose Health currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Choose Health about?

Welcome to Choose Health – the podcast hosted by Dr. Anne Marie MacDonald (Hospod). Covering a range of topics like health, exercise, nutrition, and type 1 diabetes, the weekly podcast aims to inspire and empower you to choose health every day, and live a healthy and active life. With or without...

How often does Choose Health release new episodes?

Choose Health has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Choose Health?

Choose Health is created and hosted by Anne Marie MacDonald.
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