Drew's Daily Dose

Drew's Daily Dose
Podcast Description
Drew’s Daily Dose Podcast is your new destination for inspiring, meaningful conversations with people who are thriving with type 1 diabetes—and beyond.
I’m Drew Harrisberg—a happy, healthy guy thriving with type 1 diabetes. I’m also an exercise physiologist with a postgraduate certificate in diabetes education and management. In this podcast, I dive deep into the lives of incredible individuals living with or connected to diabetes—athletes, artists, health professionals, and anyone who inspires me to grow.
We explore what they eat to manage their diabetes and fuel their performance, how they move their bodies, navigate daily life, and the mindset that helps them show up as their best selves.
Some episodes feature a special segment called What’s On Your Plate, where my guest and I share a plant-forward meal, track our glucose, administer insulin, and unpack our real-time strategies for diabetes management.
But this podcast isn’t just about diabetes—it’s about living fully, with purpose and vitality. Expect stories, science, and your daily dose of inspiration and education.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes related to diabetes management, physical health, and personal growth. Specific episodes explore topics such as nutrition for diabetes management through the special segment 'What's On Your Plate,' where guests share plant-forward meals, as well as mental health aspects such as emotional reflections in the 'Dear Diabetes' segment. The show also delves into lifestyle strategies and mindset shifts that enable better living with diabetes.

Drew’s Daily Dose Podcast is your new destination for inspiring, meaningful conversations with people who are thriving with type 1 diabetes—and beyond.
I’m Drew Harrisberg—a happy, healthy guy thriving with type 1 diabetes. I’m also an exercise physiologist with a postgraduate certificate in diabetes education and management. In this podcast, I dive deep into the lives of incredible individuals living with or connected to diabetes—athletes, artists, health professionals, and anyone who inspires me to grow.
We explore what they eat to manage their diabetes and fuel their performance, how they move their bodies, navigate daily life, and the mindset that helps them show up as their best selves.
Some episodes feature a special segment called What’s On Your Plate, where my guest and I share a plant-forward meal, track our glucose, administer insulin, and unpack our real-time strategies for diabetes management.
But this podcast isn’t just about diabetes—it’s about living fully, with purpose and vitality. Expect stories, science, and your daily dose of inspiration and education.

James Bracey is one of Australia’s most recognised sports presenters—fronting Channel Nine’s NRL and State of Origin coverage, plus Olympic Games coverage. But behind the scenes, James is also a father navigating the daily highs and lows of raising a daughter with type 1 diabetes.
When Matilda (Tilly) was diagnosed at just two years old, James and his wife Margot were thrown into a world they knew nothing about. In this raw and emotional chat, James opens up about everything—from the chaos of diagnosis to midnight alarms, finger pricks and birthday parties with jellybeans on standby.
But amidst the exhaustion, fear and steep learning curve, James has found purpose, perspective, and an unshakeable pride in his daughter’s strength.
Here’s what we’re covering:
-That surreal moment in the GP’s office that changed James’ life forever
-The terrifying drive to hospital—and the chaos that followed
-What no one tells you about managing type 1 diabetes in toddlers
-How food became both a battleground and a language of love
-The silent burden dads carry—and why James is finally talking about it
-James’ biggest fear as Tilly grows up—and how he’s preparing for it
-What he’d do if he could wave a magic wand and cure diabetes tomorrow
-The exquisite letter to diabetes that left us all in tears
… and a whole lot more
Chapters:
[00:00] Diagnosis Day: The GP, the Finger Prick, the Rain
[02:18] Meet James Bracey: Sports Broadcaster, Proud T1D Dad
[07:13] “Is This Really Life Now?” The Emotional Aftershock
[13:34] Injecting a Two-Year-Old: The Part That Broke James
[18:14] Mealtimes, Meltdowns and the Jellybean Negotiations
[21:19] Finding the Loop: Tech, Community and the OmniPod
[26:15] Hope vs. Burnout: The Battle for Balance
[32:00] Birthday Parties, Buffets and Food Fixations
[36:24] Type 1 at Work: Balancing Live TV and Blood Sugars
[43:00] Swimming, CGMs and Surprising Blood Glucose Drops
[48:10] Stigma, Misconceptions and the ‘Bad Diet’ Myth
[51:16] The Magic Wand Moment: What a Cure Would Mean
[53:33] Breakthrough T1D: Raising Funds, Raising Awareness
[58:48] “Go Easy on Yourself”: James’ Advice to Fellow T1D Parents
[01:01:27] Dear Diabetes: James’ Letter That’ll Stay With You Forever
Hope you enjoy!
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