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Episode 137 - Parenting Through Medical Trauma After a T1D Diagnosis: Finding Your Way Forward

Jun 9, 2026
42:51

Episode Description

In this insightful interview, Kelsey Ruffing shares her personal journey with her daughter's type 1 diabetes diagnosis, her professional expertise in chronic illness and sports psychology, and her advocacy efforts to improve pediatric chronic illness care and legal protections. Discover practical strategies for acceptance, managing medical trauma, and supporting resilience in children and parents.

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