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Divabetic Podcasts
by Max Szadek
Divabetic Podcasts offer a fresh approach to diabetes and health and wellness information. The shows are packed with expert advice on managing diabetes and living well, interspersed with music snippets, comedy skits, and numerous guest speakers designed to motivate and encourage listeners to live their best lives.Divabetic (Divabetic.org) is a vibrant national nonprofit dedicated to health and wellness for those living with or affected by diabetes. Led by the exuberant Max "Mr. Divabetic" Szadek, our podcast series energizes and empowers listeners to embrace a healthier lifestyle—all with a touch of style, a feather boa, and plenty of smiles!Founded in 2005, Divabetic was inspired by music legend Luther Vandross, whose personal battle with diabetes ignited our mission. We proudly bridge the gap between patients and healthcare providers, translating complicated medical language into accessible knowledge while boosting confidence and hope.Recognized by leaders like President Obama and
Episodes
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Max Szadek Talks About Stroke, Diabetes and Divabetic on WDAS FM
It is a privilege for Max Szadek to be featured in the NAACP Image Awards-nominated documentary Luther: Never Too Much, where he shares his story of discovering Luther Vandross after experiencing a stroke due to mismanaged type 2 diabetes. He hopes to inspire others to take proactive steps to…
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Mermaid Parade
Tune in to Divabetic's podcast on the 42nd Annual Mermaid Parade with our guests, Coney Island USA's Artistic Director Adam Rinn and Poet Lorraine Brooks. The Mermaid Parade is the nation's largest art parade. It brings together creative minds in art and fashion and attracts hundreds of thousands...
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Diabetes & Relationships: You Do You Tell?
The Co-authors of Divabetic's ebook, "Sweet Romance: A Woman's Guide To Love & Intimacy With Diabetes," Dr. Janis Roszler PhD, LMFT, CDCES, LD/N, FAND, and Donna Rice MBA, BSN, RN, CDCES, FADCES offer advice on discussing your diabetes diagnosis as well as issues related to intimacy, fertility…
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Guided Meditation with Rachel Zinman
Mr. Divabetic talks with international Yoga Teacher and Author Rachel Zinman, living with latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA), who shares a guided meditation, "The Mountain Meditation." The Mountain Meditation byJon Kabat-Zinn, encourages us to seek inner stability and peace, even amid...
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Divabetic Mysteries: Murder Plain As Vanilla Podcast
Join Mr. Divabetic in a delightful, twist-filled episode of our cozy mystery podcast as he faces off against his arch-nemesis, baking sensation Renata Whisk, in the thrilling Visions of Vanilla baking competition. This exciting event brings together culinary giants like Best-Selling Cookbook…
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Mr. Divabetic Show on Keto Diets
Mr. Divabetic talks to Dr. Michael Grego, the "Keto Doc," on this podcast with musical inspiration from legendary DJ John Loungo. The keto diet reduces the number of carbohydrates you eat and teaches your body to burn fat for fuel instead. The keto diet is high in fat, moderate in protein, and…
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Divabetic Spotlight: Hat Designer Evetta Petty
Hat Designer Evetta Petty's motto is"I can design out of anything!" On the eve of her 30th Year Retrospective Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week, Evetta talks with Mr. Divabetic about managing type 2 diabetes in style! For over 30 years, Evetta has designed hats in her uptown New York...
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Love, Sex and Intimacy with Diabetes
For the past 64 years. Barbie has been a part of our lives, a cultural touchstone, or the quintessential image of what a woman should be but never will be - a sex or beauty object. Greta Gerwig's big-screen Barbie makeover and the related marketing blitz are inspiring us revisit and reevaluate...
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Prediabetes And Type 2 Diabetes Turnaround Podcast
We're sharing tips and sucess stories for turning around a Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis. Guests include Jill Weisenberger MS, RDN, CDCES, CHWC, FAND, and vocalist Pat Lacy. Jill Weisenberger is recognized internationally for her expertise in nutrition, diabetes, and prediabetes. She...
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Healthy Swaps
With a few simple swaps, you can help live your best life while managing your diabetes. Our experts offer straightforward, simple, and fun swap ideas for drinks, medications, self-care, and fashion. Plus, we share style tips and words of inspiration to help you maintain a healthy habit.…
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Divabetic Podcast on Stroke with Clarence Waldron
Clarence Waldron talks about his stroke, recovery, working as Senior Editor and Writer of Jet Magazine, and his memories of Luther Vandross and Aretha Franklin. Twenty years ago, Clarence interviewed Luther's mother, Mrs. Mary Ida Vandross, for Jet Magazine after Luther suffered a stroke due to...
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Divabetic's Annual Guided Meditation with Rachel Zinman
Mr. Divabetic talks with international yoga teacher, and author Rachel Zinman, living with LADA diabetes, who shares a guided meditation, "Compassion Meditation," focusing on self-love and compassion to help jumpstart your year with a new attitude. There have been many bumps in the road on…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 8
Divabetic Mysteries: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 7
Divabetic Mysteries: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 6
Divabetic Mysteries: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 5
Divabetic Mysteries: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 4
Divabetic Mysteries: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 3
Divabetic Mysteries: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 2
Divabetic Mysteries: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 1
Divabetic Mysteries Podcast: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness…
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Central Park Ghost Story: The Van der Voort Sisters
Janet and Rosetta Van der Voort, born in the 1800s, were two wealthy sisters whose father rarely let them leave the house unaccompanied. The one place they were allowed to visit was Central Park's Wollman Rink, where they went ice skating in the winter. The two sisters never married, were…
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Divabetic Mysteries Podcast: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu
Join us for Divabetic's 9th Annual Mystery podcast! Enjoy loads of diabetes information and self-care tips wrapped up in a cozy mystery radio drama. The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness…
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow's classic hit, "I Made It Through The Rain" sparks real-life confessions about overcoming challenges related to diabetes self-care on this episode of Divabetic's monthly podcast. Hear how Alyson Williams, who is living with type 2 diabetes, made a triumphant return to the stage…
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by Babyface
We're celebrating Divabetic's 12th Year Anniversary of Podcasting with musical inspiration from Babyface and music from his A Closer Look album courtesy of SONY Music. Guests include Poet Lorraine Brooks,Susan WeinerMS, RDN, CDCES,FADCES, Ivan Hampden Jr., and Collage Artist Tom Cocotos. Hosted…
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Mr. Divabetic Show - Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic discusses Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) on this one hour of wellness with a wow podcast. PMDD is severe, sometimes disabling extension of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that start about 7 to 10 days before a woman gets her monthly period. The…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Gypsies, Tramps & Peas
Diabetes advocate turned reluctant amateur sleuth, Mr. Divabetic finally takes the plunge and ventures into a new career as a healthy caterer in Coney Island. With the help of his co-workers and nosy Italian mother, he heads for Coney Island to cater his first party aboard a yacht for his former...
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Luther Vandross Tribute Podcast
Divabetic remembers Luther Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) with this special podcast, Tribute to Luther Vandross, celebrating his career during the 1990's. Luther Vandross was a musical master whose style has influenced an entire generation of today's vocalists. His distinctive brand of...
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Luther Vandross Tribute Podcast
We're honored to celebrate Luther Vandross and his musical legacy as well as raise awareness for diabetes health-related complications (such as stroke) on our annual Luther Vandross Tribute podcast. In the years since Luther's passing, one constant has remained to define his life and musical...
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by Prince
Words have the power to elevate or tear down someone's perception of themselves and their diabetes health. For decades, much of the language around diabetes has been focused on adverse outcomes and laden with judgment and blame without considering individual needs, beliefs, and choices. On the...
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by Dean Martin
We're talking about 50 years of living well with type 1 diabetes, alcohol's effects on blood sugars, sexual wellness, and the Spare A Rose, Save A Child campaign with musical inspiration from Dean Martin. Dean Martin was born Dino Paul Crocetti and was later nicknamed "The King of Cool." His big...
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by Teddy Pendergrass
Divabetic's podcast features Rachel Zinman, Arthur Aston, and Patricia Addie Gentle, RN, CDCES. Rachel presents a guided meditation you won't want to miss! Our musical inspiration, R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass, who was not living with diabetes, overcame many obstacles and continued to sing after…
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Divabetic Mysteries: A Christmas Peril
The Holidays are full of surprises— especially after Mr. Divabetic gets a new job as the pastry chef at the St. Nicholas Nursing Home nestled in a cozy Christmas Village. But adjusting to life in a Christmas Village is not all sugarplums and candy canes. Especially when a cantankerous resident, a...
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Giacomo Puccini
We're celebrating people's ability to thrive living with diabetes with inspiration from the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini. Giacomo Puccini was born in 1858 and later diagnosed with diabetes in 1908. Numerous reports mention that he struggled to manage his diagnosis for much of his life.…
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Carly Simon
We're talking about how to get over the fear and anxiety about speaking publically about your diabetes and related health issues (including depression and sleep apnea) with music from Carly Simon. Grammy winner Carly Simon has recorded over 30 albums, won two Grammies, and an Academy Award. Carly...
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A Christmas Peril Mystery Podcast
The Holidays are full of surprises— especially after Mr. Divabetic gets a new job as the pastry chef at the St. Nicholas Nursing Home nestled in a cozy Christmas Village. But adjusting to life in a Christmas Village is not all sugarplums and candy canes. Especially when a cantankerous resident, a...
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by TLC
This August, we're talking with two leading doctors(an Optometrist and a Retina Specialist, and Surgeon)and two diabetes advocates about eye health, and vision loss related to diabetes with musical inspiration from TLC. Did you know August is Vision & Learning Month? The goal of this national...
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Toni Braxton
We're celebrating Divabetic's 11th Podcast Anniversary with musical inspiration from Toni Braxton. The seven-time Grammy Award-winner has sold over 70 million records and is one of the best-selling R&B artists of all time. When Toni Braxton was first diagnosed with systemic lupus in 2008, her...
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Indigo Girls
Mr. Divabetic spotlights LGBTQAI+ people living with, affected by, and at risk of diabetes on June's podcast with music from Indigo Girls. Research shows that LGBTQAI+ people have unique health disparities and worse health outcomes than their heterosexual counterparts, related to diabetes care…
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Barbra Streisand
Divabetic's Diabetes Late Nite podcast guests include Asha Brown, Maximize Your Metabolism Co-Authors Dr. Noel Maclaren and Sunita Singh Maclaren, Trisha Artman, Dana B. Roseman, MPH, CDCES, RDN, Know Diabetes By Heart's Karen Dawson and Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDCES. In 1985, Barbra Streisand...
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Luther Vandross Tribute Podcast
Divabetic's Luther Vandross Tribute podcast guests include Lisa Fischer, Jason Miles, Jeff James, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, and Chuck Flowers. By the time Luther Vandross headed to the studio to record his fifth album Give Me the Reason in 1986, he'd become one of the most successful soul...
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Divabetic Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Jessye Norman
We're talking about diabetes weight loss medications and blood pressure monitors for home use, and sharing one woman's journey to manage her type 2 diabetes after the loss of her husband, with music from Jessye Norman. Divabetic'sDiabetes Late Nite podcast guests include Patricia Addie-Gentle RN,...
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Divabetic Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Celine Dion
We're talking about matters of the heart related to diabetes with music from Celine Dion. Heart disease is common in people with diabetes. The National Heart Association reports 65% of people with diabetes will die from some sort of heart disease or stroke. In general, the risk of heart disease...
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Aaliyah
We're talking about a 'New Year, New You' attitude about living with diabetes with musical inspiration from Aaliyah. Although Aaliyah died at the age of 22 and had a short music career due to her early passing, the singer's music helped to redefine R&B, pop, and even hip-hop. And her legacy...
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Harry Connick, Jr.
We're talking about 'Eating Right, Being Bright' during the holiday season with musical inspiration from Harry Connick, Jr. and his 16 piece big band. The holiday season can present problems for those living with diabetes. Add a global pandemic, and it's even more challenging.Continuous care and...
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Angela Bofill Encore
We're celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month with musical inspiration from Angela Bofill. With her strong, distinctive alto, Angela Bofill carved a niche as an outstanding interpreter of soul ballads and became a mainstay on the Quiet Storm radio format. Angela Bofill suffered two strokes...
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Angela Bofill
We're talking about the symptoms, causes and prevention of stroke with musical inspiration from Angela Bofill. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the US. As many as 5 to 14 percent of stroke survivors have a second stroke within one year. With…
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Kill Me Madam: Diabetes Mystery Podcast
Picture this: the idyllic island of Nantucket, where the air is thick with the scent of baked goods and... murder? When the unthinkable happens—our ten-time reigning Baking Champion, whose last name is Coffin, is found dead right before the highly anticipated Annual Decadents on Deck!—the local...
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by 2Cellos
We're talking about movie characters with diabetes including Steel Magnolias, Soul Food, Mad Money, The Baby-Sitter Club and Nothing In Common. How realistic are these portrayals? How accurate is information about diabetes and diabetes self-care? And how do we feel after viewing them? With all…
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by Patti LaBelle 10th Year Podcast Anniversary
We're celebrating Divabetic's 10th Year Podcast Anniversary with music from the world's most famous "Divabetic"-- Ms.Patti LaBelle. She's encouraging a 'NEW ATTITUDE' about living with diabetes! Thank you to our loyal listeners for sharing your stories, questions, concerns, and successes with us...
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Diabetes Late Nite Black Lives Matter
This Divabetic podcast is in solidarity with and dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement for racial justice. We are making time to reflect, share our feelings, listen and identify ways in which to fight for real and meaningful change. Guests include Lorraine Brooks, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Divabetic Podcasts offer a fresh approach to diabetes and health and wellness information. The shows are packed with expert advice on managing diabetes and living well, interspersed with music snippets, comedy skits, and numerous guest speakers designed to motivate and encourage listeners to live their best lives.Divabetic (Divabetic.org) is a vibrant national nonprofit dedicated to health and wellness for those living with or affected by diabetes. Led by the exuberant Max "Mr. Divabetic" Szadek, our podcast series energizes and empowers listeners to embrace a healthier lifestyle—all with a touch of style, a feather boa, and plenty of smiles!Founded in 2005, Divabetic was inspired by music legend Luther Vandross, whose personal battle with diabetes ignited our mission. We proudly bridge the gap between patients and healthcare providers, translating complicated medical language into accessible knowledge while boosting confidence and hope.Recognized by leaders like President Obama and
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Divabetic Podcasts offer a fresh approach to diabetes and health and wellness information. The shows are packed with expert advice on managing diabetes and living well, interspersed with music snippets, comedy skits, and numerous guest speakers designed to motivate and encourage listeners to live...
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Divabetic Podcasts is created and hosted by Max Szadek.
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