Diabetes & Trauma: How to Beat Mental Burnout | Dr. Jennifer Martin-Schantz & Dr. Beverly Yates, ND

By Dr. Beverly Yates, ND · December 29, 2025 · 42 min episode

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Diabetes, Trauma & Mental Health: Overcoming Emotional Burnout | Dr. Jennifer Martin-Schantz

Are you overwhelmed by managing diabetes? You might be experiencing medical trauma or burnout. Dr. Beverly Yates and clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Martin-Schantz dive into the emotional challenges of diabetes, from managing hypo anxiety to dealing with the fear of needles.

Dr. Martin-Schantz, a diabetic herself, shares essential coping skills and the benefits of trauma-focused treatments like EMDR and CBT to help you find stability and become the hero of your own health journey.

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Dr. Beverly Yates, ND

Diabetes expert, MIT-trained engineer, and licensed Naturopathic Doctor with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Creator of The Yates Protocol and author of The Yates Protocol: 5 Simple Steps to Fix Your Blood Sugar and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider about your individual situation.

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