Episode 231 - Erin Akers, T1D, Founder and CEO of DBH

Erin Akers is back on the pod! Erin is the founder of the
Diabulimia Helpline, now DBH. In this episode Rob, Eritrea, and
Erin talk about: * Diabulimia Helpline’s transition to DBH * Erin’s
mother and one of the GOATs, Mama Dawn * The 3rd International
Conference on Diabetes & Eating Disorders In November *
Presenting at ADCES in Houston this year * Broader world of Mental
Health and Diabetes including burnout, anxiety, and depression *
The importance of group support * Representation matters especially
in conversations about disordered eating * The warning signs of
diabulimia * The destructive nature of toxic positivity * Want to
volunteer for the helpline? Send an email to info@dbh.org We want
to hear from you. Send your questions, comments, queries, and
general diabetes concerns to THE MAILBAG at
mailbag@diabeticsdoingthings.com!