Julia Flaherty: Senior-level Writer, Editor, Content Marketer, Advocate, and Certified Health Coach with over a decade of professional experience, working in the diabetes space.
Hey, I'm Julia!
I'm the founder of Chronically You, LLC (est. 2025), based in the Fox Cities of Wisconsin. I partner with other businesses as a contractor to offer my content marketing, writing, editing, and health coaching services.
I'm passionate about helping others lean into what brings them the most joy in life.
About Me
I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes (T1D) since 2004, and that experience has shaped both my life and my work. Over the years, I’ve built a career in the diabetes and health space as a writer, editor, content marketer, and certified health coach, with a focus on creating clear, practical support people can actually use in their day-to-day lives.
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I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. In 2019, I represented the U.S. at a Change.org All Team Retreat, where I spoke on the importance of insulin affordability and access.
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Professionally, I serve as Client Content Manager at Diabetes Nerd Marketing and have created more than 1,000 pieces of content since 2015, including blogs, articles, eBooks, white papers, and social campaigns. I’ve held lead roles with organizations such as Beyond Type 1 and Edgepark Diabetes, and I continue to contribute as a writer to Beyond Type 1 and Type 1 Strong.
I’m a MindBodyGreen–Certified Health Coach (CHC) with additional certification in Functional Nutrition and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling through UW–Superior and I am becoming a lifestyle coach through the American Diabetes Association's Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).
I partner with organizations through my LLC, Chronically Climbing, to provide content marketing, writing, editing, and health coaching services, primarily but not exclusively within the diabetes space. I'm also passionate about supporting people with neurodivergent brains and other chronic illnesses. I’m also the author of the "Rosie Becomes a Warrior" children’s book series, available in English and Spanish.
At the center of everything I do is a commitment to helping people navigate health in a way that feels clearer, steadier, and more sustainable, especially when life doesn’t fit into neat categories.
Marketing with a Mission
​Over the course of my career, I’ve worked across industries including fashion, beauty, entertainment, publishing, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations. These experiences strengthened my ability to adapt quickly, think strategically, and create messaging that resonates—especially for teams focused on meaningful impact.
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Early in my career, I partnered closely with executives to refine marketing strategies, strengthen client relationships, and support business growth. That foundation continues to shape my work today: thoughtful, data-informed, and grounded in real human behavior.
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I’ve contributed to a range of initiatives—from helping evolve legacy consumer brands and building data-driven engagement strategies to leading omni-channel marketing efforts for nationally recognized organizations.
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A defining moment in my work came at Beyond Type 1, where I helped launch the organization’s first National Diabetes Awareness Month campaign, driving record engagement and national visibility. That experience brought together my personal and professional perspectives and deepened my commitment to using storytelling as a tool for advocacy and connection.
In addition to my marketing work, I’ve written for platforms such as Her Campus, Insulin Nation, and Thought Catalog, spoken internationally on insulin affordability and access, and authored a children’s book series to support families navigating type 1 diabetes.
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Today, I continue to partner with brands as a contract content marketer, writer, and editor—while also collaborating with organizations in coaching or patient-centered roles when aligned.
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At the core of my work is a simple goal: to help people and organizations communicate with clarity, purpose, and impact.
If that resonates, I’d love to connect.
My credentials
