Type One Al With...

Ally Wright

After being diagnosed with T1 Diabetes in 2005 and refusing to talk about it publicly for the majority of time since, I am now on a mission to talk with as many other diabetics as possible. Over the course of this series I will be talking with a variety of individuals from within the T1D community. From sports people to entrepreneurs, I am keen to find out how diabetes has impacted their lives and what barriers they have had to overcome. If you would like to feature on the podcast then please get in touch - everyone has a story to tell! DMs can be sent to @type.one.al on Instagram.

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Episodes

Episode Nine: Liv Polischeck

Completing a marathon is a goal for many people. Often individuals look months, if not years down the line, carefully planning their training and nutrition. For Liv Polischeck, that seemed too easy. Not only did Liv want to complete a marathon whilst living with T1 diabetes, a success in itself, she gave herself just eight weeks to prepare. Last weekend, Liv finished her first marathon race, covering a 42km hilly Las Vegas course. Today we not only discuss this amazing accomplishment, but the tr...

Mar 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min

Episode Eight: Jack Trigger

Jack Trigger is a British Solo Sailor, specialising in Ocean Racing. A World Record Holder, sponsored athlete and lover of all things tech, Jack like all guests is also T1 Diabetic. Today we delve into the logistical nightmares that can arise whilst out at sea, the forward planning and rational thinking required to succeed in his sport and look ahead to the 2021 sailing season.

Feb 26, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode Seven: Me

This episode has been requested and consistently put off since I started the "Type One Al With..." podcast. Today I take the plunge, the microphone is turned around and I become the interviewee. One of my closest friends joins me to talk openly and honestly about my own T1 diagnosis, my time in the pool, university experiences as well as the story behind how "Type One Al" came about.

Jan 22, 2021•40 min

Episode Six: Jack Anderson

Jack Anderson was diagnosed with T1 diabetes in 2015. After battling with his diabetes for a few years, Jack quickly figured out the best way to handle the condition and at the start of 2020, after a national lockdown was announced in the UK, set his sights on achieving the seemingly impossible. After just four months of training , Jack aimed to complete an Ironman Triathlon, incorporating a 3.8km swim, 180km bike, finished off with a marathon run. Oh and before even starting, a 200kg squat... J...

Jan 18, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode Five: Sophie Lunnon

This week I was joined by Sophie Lunnon. After both joining the "online diabetic community" at the beginning of 2020, I have been aware of Sophie and her mission to promote the benefits of a low carb lifestyle for some time. As you will hear in this episode, Sophie´s diabetes management is simply incredible, matching that of a non-diabetic and enjoying seemingly impossible levels of blood glucose control. Given the growing popularity of low carb lifestyles, especially within the T1 community, I ...

Dec 22, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode Four: Stephen Dixon

Stephen Dixon, a news anchor on the Sky News @ Breakfast show joins me. Stephen shares the story of his career in journalism, moving from working on local radio to featuring on national television. Stephen also shares his diagnosis story, his thoughts on diabetes "influencers" and explains how diabetes should be viewed not as an opponent to fight, but rather a friend we have to learn to live with. it was a pleasure to have Stephen on the podcast and despite his platform and presence in the publi...

Dec 15, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode Three: Brandon Mouw

For this episode I was joined by Brandon Mouw (@brandonmouwofficial). Brandon has a unique perspective, being diagnosed with T1 diabetes in 1987 at the age of just three, living with the condition for almost thirty years, then facing almost certain death due to complications caused by kidney stones. Brandon discusses his immense physical and mental battle, resulting in a pancreas transplant being carried out almost two years ago. Brandon shines a light on what many assume is a "cure" for diabete...

Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode Two: Jacob Weber

This week I was joined by Jacob Weber, founder of Kinetic Diabetic. After touching on the current COVID pandemic across the world, Jacob and I discussed his life with diabetes since being diagnosed during University almost ten years ago. Jacob also explains the movement he is trying to establish, attempting to reduce the rapidly rising rates of T2 Diabetes within his home country of Malaysia. As one of the most obese nations in Asia, Jacob hopes to use his social media presence to demonstrate it...

Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode One: Kim Lishman

This week I was lucky enough to be joined by the lovely Kim Lishman, founder of @type1travels. After graduating with a degree in Journalism, Kim decided to swap London for luggage and head across the world. Kim joined me from Vancouver, Canada, discussing how diabetes has affected her as well as how her “jet-setting” lifestyle came about and how it has been impacted by COVID-19. Sit back, relax and enjoy getting to know the person behind the instagram account....

Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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