Julia Flaherty
Integrating Lived Experience & Expertise in Type 1 Diabetes—Creative Content Marketing Specialist, Author & Illustrator, and Certified Health & Wellness Coach for Whole-Person Wellness
Hi, I'm Julia! 👋
Julia Flaherty has over a decade of multi-functional marketing experience. She is dedicated to fostering positive change through creative and thoughtful solutions. Her expertise encompasses content, email and digital marketing, social media, marketing strategy, and operations. Julia is passionate about building meaningful connections that generate results while tackling real-world challenges.
She thrives in dynamic environments where collaboration and innovation intersect. Julia approaches problem-solving thoughtfully and is committed to continuous learning. She is particularly inspired by projects that make a tangible difference for individuals and communities in the health and wellness sectors. Writing and creating bring her the most joy.
As a lifelong learner, Julia stays updated on industry trends, especially those related to content marketing, diabetes, health, and wellness. She is committed to sustainability, inclusivity, and service. Whether she is creating videos for her social media accounts, leading marketing campaigns, writing for her blog, or supporting cross-functional teams, Julia focuses on creating lasting value in every endeavor.
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She aims to live by the methodology: "Leave it better than you found it."
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INTRODUCING CHRONICALLY CLIMBING
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Chronically Climbing is a personal health and wellness blog that focuses on an integrative approach to life, work, and well-being while managing chronic illness. It serves as a space for connection, offering practical guidance and sharing personal stories  rooted in empathy, resilience, and healing.
This blog is written by Julia Flaherty, a certified health and wellness coach through MindBodyGreen who is currently working toward board certification. Julia has lived with type 1 diabetes for over two decades and brings both personal insight and professional expertise to her writing. She’s also a pet mom, creative spirit, traveler, and published author. Julia welcomes all readers who are passionate about personal growth, self-development, and finding joy while living with chronic illness.
New posts are published every Monday—if you like what you read,
About My Children's Books
Designed to empower children with type 1 diabetes & their families to live their happiest lives.
"Rosie Becomes a Warrior"
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Provides encouragement, empowerment, and understanding during one of the most difficult times in a child's and their parents' lives.
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Empowers children to face life's greatest challenges.
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Bridges the gap in communication between the newly diagnosed child and their parent(s) to inform productive next steps.
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Excellent to include in school or public libraries, healthcare settings, children's summer camps, diabetes space events, and conferences, or at home on your bookshelf!
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Best for elementary school-aged children.
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Expertly translated, available in English & Spanish.
"Rosie the Type 1 Diabetes Warrior Goes to Diabetes Summer Camp"
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Teaches children with type 1 diabetes and their parents about the importance of friendship, connection, and understanding in life with chronic illness.
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Fosters autonomy and self-management skills.
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Bridges the gap in communication between children with type 1 diabetes and their community(ies) to foster powerful connections.
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Best for elementary school-aged children.
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​Excellent to include in school or public libraries, healthcare settings, children's summer camps, diabetes space events, and conferences, or at home on your bookshelf!
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Expertly translated, available in English & Spanish.
