{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 96: Surviving Juvenile Diabetes Through Martial Arts \u2014 Uncle Tommy","description":"In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg talks with Uncle Tommy, a lifelong martial artist who was told at 14 years old that he wouldn\u2019t live past 30. Nearly 50 years later, he\u2019s still training, teaching, and proving the medical predictions wrong. Tommy shares how martial arts, qigong, tai chi, disciplined eating, and self-education shaped his survival. We talk about juvenile diabetes in the 1970s, fighting with insurance companies, navigating outdated medical advice, and why movement has kept him alive and functional despite arthritis and a lifetime of health challenges. Key topics include: \u2705 Being diagnosed with juvenile (Type 1) diabetes in the 1970s \u2705 Why martial arts became central to Tommy\u2019s survival \u2705 Qigong, tai chi, and slow movement for circulation &amp;amp; blood sugar regulation \u2705 Using herbs and nutrition to stabilize energy and glucose \u2705 How outdated medical guidelines pushed him toward independence \u2705 The role of mindset, discipline, and continuous monitoring \u2705 What Tommy teaches others today about movement and long-term health Guest Bio \u2014 Uncle Tommy: Uncle Tommy is a multi-disciplinary martial artist with backgrounds in kenpo, kung fu, qigong, and tai chi. Living with Type 1 diabetes for nearly 50 years, he attributes his longevity to consistent movement, internal arts, and a self-directed approach to health. He teaches and mentors martial artists across generations. Music Credit: Finlay\u2019s \u201cSome Biological Process\u201d by Aaron Marcus (https:\/\/aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com\/track\/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process) Listen on Libsyn: &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/directory.libsyn.com\/shows\/view\/id\/resilience) Watch on YouTube: https:\/\/youtu.be\/KogdLCFnypI?si=EwzGh-Y9PwVsJ7uH Book an Appointment with Irvin: https:\/\/www.resiliencept.com\/booking ","author_name":"Resilience Radio","author_url":"https:\/\/resiliencevermont.com\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39051960\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195506175"}