Hi, I'm Julia!

Senior Content Marketer, Writer & Editor
Specializing in Diabetes & Healthcare
Children's Book Author
Certified in Health Coaching, Functional Nutrition,
and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

I'm passionate about supporting and advocating for people navigating neurodivergence, chronic illness, diabetes, and women’s health challenges.

I founded Chronically You, LLC because people are at the heart of everything I do. My mission is to give back and help individuals embrace what brings them joy, purpose, and fulfillment—chronically.

MY STORY

Chronically Climbing Blog

Community Was the Mirror, Not the Answer

A note before you read: The reflections in this essay are based on my own experiences and observations after years of participating in the diabetes online community. They won't reflect everyone's experience, nor are they meant to. I've also met countless people who make this community welcoming, generous, and supportive. My hope isn't to criticize the community, but to encourage a conversation about how we continue making space for one another. Community Was the Mirror, Not t

Julia Flaherty

46 minutes ago5 min read

Changing the Name of Type 1 Diabetes Probably Won't Help You

Changing the name of type 1 diabetes probably won't help you. This post explains why it could do more harm than good for people living with all types of diabetes.

Julia Flaherty

May 174 min read

Food Isn't Just About Food for People with Diabetes

Food Isn't Just About Nutrition for People with Diabetes

For people with diabetes, food isn't simple. It's carb calculations, insulin dosing decisions, peer pressure, and stress rolled into our favorite foods.

Julia Flaherty

Mar 95 min read

Language Matters in Health Spaces

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from working in health spaces is this: Language matters. More than we think.

Julia Flaherty

Mar 22 min read

What the Movie "F*ck Valentine's Day" Gets Right and Wrong About Diabetes

We need to talk about what the movie "F*ck Valentine's Day gets right and wrong about diabetes because I cannot take another cheap shot at it from Hollywood. Ugh!

Julia Flaherty

Feb 253 min read