I’ve joked, and/or compared my diabetes management to OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), but hadn’t met anyone living with both conditions until interviewing Brett Ryan Stewart. Brett is a Nashville based producer who shared – “ultimately what OCD kind of comes down to is this inability to accept what you can’t control and then obsessing about a way to control the uncontrollable.” I’m sure many of you living with T1D can relate to this mentality and Brett’s ability to give us a look into his daily life was eye opening to say the least. SPONSOR: The Real Life Diabetes Podcast has worked with a ton of brands who make life with diabetes a more pleasant one. If you would like to learn more about advertising opportunities or sponsorships, please contact Penelope, penelope@diabetesdailygrind(dot)com. BIO(s):  Brett Ryan Stewart is a Nashville based music producer at his company, WireBird Productions. His work as both artist and producer can be heard on shows like Netflix’s Queer Eye, in films on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), to name a few. His life as a Type 1 Diabetic has informed much of his lifestyle / career choices and he’s used his talent for written word to advocate, quite candidly, for T1D awareness. Whether it’s speaking on a “Role Models” panel at JDRF events, collaborating with his friend Crystal Bowersox on a song to raise advocacy funding, or authoring transparent, no-BS confessionals about real life with T1D on media platforms, Brett uses any opportunity to speak out, truthfully and unapologetically.  LINKS: * Website * WIREBIRD Productions * Instagram * Beyond Type 1 article about Brett & Crystal Bowersox collaboration ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please support the advocacy efforts and future podcasts by making a donation. * The Affiliate Page is live!! * If you would like to join this list of reputable brands, contact Penelope, penelope@diabetesdailygrind(dot)com. * The Just the Facts Please podcast series will soon launch featuring industry leaders, medical gurus, research teams and IT geniuses. Contact Penelope if you’re interested in learning more. * Leave an  iTunes review * Sign up for the Diabetes Daily Grind Newsletter * Stay Engaged: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, a style="color: #ff6600;" href="https://www.youtube.