最佳Lauren Bongiorno播客 (2025)

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198. “It Wasn’t the Diabetes...It Was Me”: How Patrick Overcame Burnout and Reclaimed His Life After 35 Years with T1D 54:36

3d ago54:36

54:36

In this episode, I sit down with Patrick House, who’s lived with type 1 diabetes for 35 years and came to coaching feeling completely burnt out. He opens up about rebuilding trust with his body, shifting from self-blame to self-compassion, and how a late ADHD diagnosis changed everything. Let’s be honest… we don’t hear enough male voices talking ab…

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197. The 25-Year Mark: My Reflections of A Quarter Century Lived With Type 1 26:22

10d ago26:22

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Today, I’m reflecting on my 25th diaversary, 25 years since I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In the past, I’ve shared this day with my parents on the podcast, but this year I felt called to sit down solo and really process what this milestone means. From the memories of my diagnosis at seven years old to the lessons I’ve learned along the way,…

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196. When “Winning” at Diabetes Becomes the Problem: A Story Every T1D Parent Needs to Hear 52:08

17d ago52:08

52:08

In this episode, I sit down with author and mom Stephanie Fallon, whose six-year-old daughter, Posey, lives with type 1 diabetes. Stephanie’s story struck me deeply—she shares how her lifelong perfectionism was challenged when faced with the unpredictability of diabetes and how that journey reshaped her perspective as both a parent and a person. We…

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195. How Can You Ensure Timely Delivery of Your Diabetes Supplies? 32:17

22d ago32:17

32:17

Getting your diabetes supplies shouldn’t be so complicated and we’re here to help spread the word. Today, we’re joined by Stephen Ouellette from Byram Healthcare to unpack what’s happening behind the scenes that makes this part of life with T1D so frustrating. From prescription renewal timelines and insurance authorizations to communication gaps, w…

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194. Bringing Type 1 Diabetes Support to the Spanish-Speaking Community with Coach Alejandro 33:47

25d ago33:47

33:47

Meet Coach Alejandro, the newest member of our Risely Health coaching team! His journey with type 1 diabetes is deeply personal, from being the first in his family diagnosed to later supporting his young daughter through her own diagnosis. Instead of letting diabetes define their story, Alejandro turned it into his purpose, becoming a health coach …

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193. I’m in Beyond Type 1’s Campaign with Nick Jonas! BTS of Going Beyond Diabetes Misconceptions 24:41

1M ago24:41

24:41

In this solo episode, I’m spilling all the behind-the-scenes details from filming Beyond Type One’s Go Beyond campaign with Nick Jonas, Billy Porter, and more. From navigating pregnancy on set to what this experience taught me about breaking stigma and owning your story, it’s one you don’t want to miss. Plus, I’m dropping a sneak peek at our Rising…

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192. A Brother’s Fight to Share His Sister’s Story: Turning Grief into T1D Advocacy with Dr. Joren Whitley 50:45

1M ago50:45

50:45

This episode is in honor of Kylee Breann Whitley, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and a friend living with type 1 diabetes. In this deeply emotional conversation, Dr. Joren Whitley opens up about the life and loss of his sister, Kylee-a bright, adventurous young woman who lived with type 1 diabetes and battled diabulimia, an often-misunderstood eati…

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191. The Broadway Star Who’s Changing Lives for 2,000 Kids with T1D 41:36

2M ago41:36

41:36

Today's guest is a dear friend of mine who I've shared many meals with, a few stages before, Kyle Banks. In the middle of living out his dreams, performing on Broadway and working with some of the biggest names in the music industry, a type 1 diabetes diagnosis changed everything. In this episode, Kyle shares his journey from the bright lights of B…

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190. Why Carbs Are Not the Enemy for T1Ds 33:54

2M ago33:54

33:54

If you've been afraid of carbs or you were told that eating fewer carbs is the only way to manage blood sugars, today's episode is for you. We’re breaking down everything that people with T1D need to know to make empowered choices with food and have a healthy relationship with it. To help us understand why we need carbs and officially debunk these …

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189. The Surprising Biomarker That’s Changing How Researchers Understand T1D 36:23

2M ago36:23

36:23

Have you ever wondered: What if, in those early days after diagnosis, there was something you could do to help protect the insulin your body still makes? In this episode, we’re exploring exactly that. I'm joined by Ulf Hannelius, CEO of Diamyd Medical, to talk about a therapy that could be a game-changer for people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabe…

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188. The Parenting Shift No One Prepares You For With a T1D Tween 44:48

2M ago44:48

44:48

Parenting kids with type 1, especially if you're in the thick of the middle school years, is already a roller coaster for so many reasons. Add a chronic illness like T1D into the mix and the emotional and developmental tension for both parent and child can feel like a lot. As someone who is going through this stage of T1D parenting right now, Abby …

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187. The Untaught Skill That Makes Managing Blood Sugars Way Easier 20:06

2M ago20:06

20:06

Today’s episode was inspired by a powerful conversation…. What I’m talking about today is something everyone with T1D or if you have a child with T1D can benefit from hearing. Even those who may have heard it before, will benefit from being reminded again, too. Quick Takeaways: Learning your patterns: Where to spend more of your time vs where you’r…

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186. Diagnosed at age 34: How This T1D Found Peace with “Forever” 33:51

3M ago33:51

33:51

In this episode, I’m joined by Carly Piehl, a 35-year-old mom and wife who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in late 2024 while in DKA, with no family history and no warning signs. Carley opens up about what those first overwhelming months were really like, from being sent home from the ER with a 13 A1C to navigating both the emotional and blood s…

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185. Can the Pancreas Heal Itself? What You Need to Know About the Latest T1D Breakthrough 28:00

3M ago28:00

28:00

Today I’m joined by Dr. Juan Domínguez-Bendala, someone I know we’ll all be hearing a lot more about in the T1D world. He’s the Director of the Pancreatic Regeneration and Stem Cell Laboratory at the Diabetes Research Institute in Miami. His team just made headlines with a huge breakthrough: using a small peptide called THR-123 to regenerate insuli…

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184. Everything You Need to Know About How AI Will Revolutionize Diabetes Management 45:16

3M ago45:16

45:16

In this episode of Reclaim Your Rise, I’m joined by Risely’s Director of Coaching and fellow T1D parent, Abby Cooper, for a conversation we’ve both been looking forward to. We’re unpacking fresh insights from two major events: the NYU Coaching and Technology Summit and the American Diabetes Association Conference. Like so many of you, I’ve been dee…

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183. 90% of T1Ds are Burned Out: The Real Reasons Why + What To Do About It 42:47

3M ago42:47

42:47

In today’s episode, I’m joined by our incredible lead coach, Jehan, who has guided hundreds of women through deep transformation in our signature group coaching program. Together, we unpack the most common patterns we see in women with type 1 diabetes, from fear of lows and all-or-nothing food habits to feeling overwhelmed by the daily unpredictabi…

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182. 10 Things You Don’t Realize Are Sabotaging Your Time in Range 25:54

4M ago25:54

25:54

Today’s episode is going to be a bit of a deep dive into something that comes up so often in coaching conversations, in my DMs, and honestly in my own personal T1D journey—and that is: all the sneaky little things that might be sabotaging your Time in Range…without you even realizing it. If you’ve been working really hard on your diabetes managemen…

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181. “I Felt So Defeated” - How This T1D Reclaimed Her Life After 30 Years 48:47

4M ago48:47

48:47

In this week’s episode, Lauren is joined by Debbie Lehr, a recent graduate of the DCB coaching program and a type 1 diabetic of 30 years. Though Debbie had always felt in control of her diabetes, a cross-country move and the onset of menopause left her feeling stuck, isolated, and overwhelmed- resulting in her highest A1C ever. After hearing about …

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180. What Your Endo Might Not Be Saying About GLP-1s (Yet) 54:39

4M ago54:39

54:39

We're diving into a topic that’s generating a lot of buzz in the T1D community: GLP-1s. To break down what these medications actually do, what the research says, and how they might benefit people with type 1 diabetes, we're joined by pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Justin Gregory. We explore what GLP-1s are, how they work in the body, and why they’re…

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179. What I Wish I Knew About Postpartum as a T1D 34:36

4M ago34:36

34:36

Six months postpartum, I’m finally starting to feel like myself again, and in this episode, I’m opening up about what it took to get here. This season has been full of challenges, healing, and unexpected lessons. I’m sharing the honest truth about what I’ve learned, what I wish I had known, and how I’ve been navigating this transition. I’ll also wa…

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178. "What If I Didn’t Have T1D?" Exploring the Ambiguous Grief of Chronic Illness 45:52

5M ago45:52

45:52

Is it normal to grieve the life you imagined before T1D? In today’s episode, we’re joined by registered psychotherapist, founder of her own private practice, and fellow T1D, Kirsten Davidson, to explore just that. Together, we unpack the emotional layers of type 1 diabetes that often go unspoken. From the quiet grief of “what could’ve been,” to how…

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177. Insulin Sensitivity, Hormones, and the T1D Weight Loss Conversation No One’s Having 58:31

5M ago58:31

58:31

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Joelle Cavagnaro for a powerful conversation on what’s really going on with weight loss, insulin sensitivity, PCOS, and GLP-1s, especially for women living with T1D. We dive into the science behind smarter workouts, why more cardio isn’t always better, and how strength training plays a key role in improving blood s…

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176. 147 Days in the NICU: A Mother’s Story of Resilience 1:07:10

5M ago1:07:10

1:07:10

In today’s powerful episode, I’m joined by Steph Hauser—writer, ultrarunner, and NICU mom of four—whose son Zev was born at just 23 weeks with only a 1% chance of survival. Steph opens up about what it was like to spend 147 days in the NICU, how she turned that pain into purpose through her nonprofit 4Those, and the healing journey that led her to …

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175. The Doctor Behind Some of the Biggest T1D Breakthroughs Tells All 39:30

5M ago39:30

39:30

In this episode of Reclaim Your Rise, I sit down with the legendary Dr. Jay Skyler, whose six decades of work have profoundly shaped the world of type 1 diabetes care. From challenging outdated pregnancy guidelines in the 1970s to pioneering immune intervention and islet transplantation trials, Dr. Skyler’s story is a living blueprint of how far we…

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174. My Childhood with T1D—From a POV You Haven’t Heard Before 45:22

5M ago45:22

45:22

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with someone who’s been here since day 1 and one of my biggest sources of love and strength—my Grandma Jane. We talk about what it was like for her when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age seven, and how she and my grandpa stepped in with so much courage and care, despite not knowing anything about T1D …

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173. 9 Hidden Reasons You’re Tired All the Time as a T1D 48:13

6M ago48:13

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In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Lindsey from the Risely team to uncover nine surprising reasons why people with type 1 diabetes often feel exhausted—even when they're doing everything “right.” From hidden blood sugar variability and subtle dehydration to nutrient deficiencies and the cognitive fatigue of nonstop diabetes management, we dive in…

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172. 3 Nutrition Blood Sugar Tips for When You’re Out of Routine 16:52

6M ago16:52

16:52

Being out of routine doesn’t have to mean being out of range—but it does require a more intentional approach, especially when it comes to managing blood sugars. So in today’s episode, we’re sharing 3 tips to help you keep your blood sugars more stable with food, even when you’re outside your kitchen. Whether it's a vacation, a golf trip, a bachelor…

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171. What To Do When Your Therapist Doesn’t Understand T1D 43:56

6M ago43:56

43:56

If you've ever sat in a therapy session and thought, I love my therapist, but they just don't get diabetes–this episode is for you. Lauren sits down with Beth Leanna for a conversation that so many of you have been waiting for—what to do when your therapist doesn’t fully understand your Type 1 diabetes experience. Beth brings a rare blend of clinic…

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170. What to Do When Your Adult-Onset Type 1 (LADA) Is Misdiagnosed as Type 2 52:54

6M ago52:54

52:54

In this powerful episode, Risely coaching graduate Mary McCauley shares her story of being misdiagnosed with Type 2 diabetes when she was actually living with adult-onset Type 1 (LADA). From being dismissed by doctors to ending up in DKA and sent home with no insulin, her story highlights just how dangerous misdiagnosis can be. Mary opens up about …

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169. 'Can You Eat That?': Untangling Food Freedom After a Lifetime of Diet Culture and T1D 46:48

7M ago46:48

46:48

In this week’s episode, Lauren sits down with Alison Abate Black, a graduate of the DCB coaching program and a Type 1 diabetic of 25 years, for a deeply honest conversation about the fine line between grace and avoidance. Alison opens up about her journey from “winging it” with her diabetes to building real confidence with food—and how food freedom…

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168. The Hardest Part Was Asking for Help: Bianca’s Type 1 Wake-Up Call 42:59

7M ago42:59

42:59

Episode Summary: In this week’s episode, we’re joined by someone incredibly close to the Risely heart. Bianca Volpetti, from our enrollment team was diagnosed with T1D diagnosis at age 31, just weeks before her wedding. Even though her sister had been living with T1D since childhood and she was in the best shape of her life, Bianca’s diagnosis comp…

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167. 5 Things I Always Do After a Bad Blood Sugar Day 35:17

7M ago35:17

35:17

Episode Summary: Today we’re diving into a topic that doesn’t always get the spotlight—how I handle low time in range blood sugar days. I’m walking you through what happened, what I was feeling, and the 5 things I always do to reset—physically, mentally, and emotionally. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve seen my CGM graphs when I’m in range aft…

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166. What I Wish Someone Told Me When My Child Was Diagnosed with T1D 17:13

7M ago17:13

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If you're listening to this right now, there's a good chance you're sitting in a hospital room or just a few days or weeks into your child's Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis. First, we want to say: We see you. This is hard, and you are not alone. In this episode, Abby Cooper, Director of Coaching at Risely, shares the five things she wishes she had been t…

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165. From Trauma to Transformation: The Most Inspiring T1D Journey We've Witnessed 34:25

8M ago34:25

34:25

For this episode, we’re giving Nicole Trone the spotlight again, to share her incredible journey with Type 1 Diabetes, from her initial diagnosis to a life-changing transformation. Diagnosed with diabetes as an adult, Nicole was left without proper education or guidance, thrust into managing her condition while abroad in Barcelona. She shares how f…

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164. Becoming Your Child’s Pancreas: The Emotional Toll of T1D Parenting 32:06

8M ago32:06

32:06

In this episode of Reclaim Your Rise, Abby is back for a heartfelt conversation with the Smith family. We met Tyler and Callie after their son Wally’s T1D diagnosis at age 4. They came to us feeling lost trying to function as their child’s pancreas and needing more support than they were getting from their doctor. While Callie and Tyler’s experienc…

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163. Exercising with T1D: How to Avoid Going Low (or High) 26:24

8M ago26:24

26:24

Today, we’re tackling a highly requested topic: how to avoid low and high blood sugars during exercise. This is something I get asked about a lot—whether through Instagram DMs or coaching applications at Risely. It’s a topic I’ve been wanting to dive into for a while, and last week, I had my first low blood sugar during a workout in a really long t…

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162. Giving Birth with Type 1 Diabetes: What I Didn’t Expect (And No One Warned Me About) 1:21:38

8M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Episode Summary: The Story Time You’ve All Been Waiting For: 42 hours of labor, 5 days in the NICU, and finally bringing home our healthy baby boy. It’s taken me some time to sit down and record this one, but after welcoming my son Luka into the world on January 5th, I’m ready to open up about the experience. I spent the last nine months carefully …

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161. Making Yourself a Priority: T1D Moms Share How to Let Go of the Guilt 40:23

9M ago40:23

40:23

Our coach manager, Abby, is back to lead an honest conversation with coach Jehan about what it looks like to actually prioritize your own health, wellbeing, and identity as a mom while balancing both diabetes and motherhood. With Abby’s perspective as a mother to a child living with T1D, and Jehan’s perspective as a mom living with T1D herself, the…

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160. Debunking the 5 Most Frustrating T1D Misconceptions 34:58

9M ago34:58

34:58

GIVEAWAY ALERT: We’re doing everything we can to get this episode out into the world, and we need your help! Share it with your friends for a chance to win a T1D gift bag filled with the Risely team's favorite products. For this episode, Risely coach and certified diabetes educator, Neil Greathouse (aka @thebetes), is back on the podcast today for …

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159. Your Oral Health Might Be the Missing Link to a Lower A1C 49:20

9M ago49:20

49:20

We brought an expert in for this episode, Dr. Katie Lee, dentist and author of Saved by the Mouth, to tell us everything we need to know about the connection between oral health and diabetes. Dr. Lee breaks down how conditions like Type 1 diabetes can lead to issues like gum disease, dry mouth, and slower healing due to a heightened inflammatory re…

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158. How a T1D Was Forced to Fight for Insulin During Her Post-Op Hospital Stay 40:23

9M ago40:23

40:23

Today we are hearing from Laurie Smith, a 2022 graduate from Risely’s T1D group coaching program. Laurie shares the harrowing details of her experience being hospitalized after brain surgery, from the hospitals' rigid insulin dosing protocols that ignored her personal needs, to her struggle for the proper care and advocacy in a system that wasn’t e…

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157. EDKA: The Diabetes Danger That Can Strike Without Warning 36:37

9M ago36:37

36:37

In this eye-opening episode, we dive into a critical yet often overlooked complication of diabetes: Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis (EDKA). Despite having normal blood sugars, EDKA can still lead to life-threatening ketoacidosis, and it’s rarely discussed in the diabetes community. Join us as Belle Krueger, social media coordinator at Risely and c…

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156. Behind the Scenes with T1D Kelsey Bascom: Switching to a Pump and Creating Quarter 37:37

10M ago37:37

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In today’s episode, we’re excited to chat with Kelsey Bascom, a writer, actress, and passionate T1D advocate who spoke at our Rising Above T1D event in New York City last November. Kelsey is the creator and star of Quarter, an independent coming-of-age film about a 25-year-old woman navigating life with diabetes. Kelsey opens up about her journey, …

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155. Glucose Goddess, Organic Olivia, and Arrae: Are These Supplements Effective for T1Ds? 34:55

10M ago34:55

34:55

Risely coach and registered dietitian Elisabeth DiDonato is back again to open up a BIG can of worms: metabolic supplements. Should we take them? Do they really help with T1D? What do we look for? In this conversation, we specifically look at the supplements currently on the market for blood sugar control. Elisabeth breaks down the typical ingredie…

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154. The Hardest Part of Being Diagnosed with T1D Later in Life 40:07

10M ago40:07

40:07

In today’s episode, I’m joined by DCB graduate Barbara Nichols who was met with a shocking Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis in her retirement years. Barb is candid about her initial resentment towards diabetes education and how she just wanted to be told what to do which led to codependency on medical staff. Barb talks about how Risely filled a major gap …

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153. How I’m Advocating for My T1D Birth Plan as a High-Risk Patient 42:05

10M ago42:05

42:05

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my third-trimester update, including how my insulin sensitivity has shifted during this time and the steps I’m taking to prepare for the hospital, labor, and delivery. I’ve chosen to open up about my birth plan because, whether you share similar preferences or have a completely different approach, advocacy is such an…

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152. Atomic Habits for T1D: How to Create Sustainable Systems to reach your goals 50:25

10M ago50:25

50:25

Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2025, Abby and I hope to not just motivate you, but ground you in your goals with strategic systems. New Years can feel very loud with all the talk of resolutions, so we are breaking down a favorite book, Atomic Habits, with practical tips and systems that actually stick. By the end of this episode, you’ll f…

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151. Closing 2024 with Clarity + Preparing for 2025: A T1D's Guide 41:34

11M ago41:34

41:34

In this final episode of 2024, I’m taking you through my annual reflective journaling process to close out the year and set intentions for 2025. I’ll guide you through five prompts, help you choose a word of the year, and go over three core principles for living with diabetes. We also cover a self-assessment with eight pillars of well-being. By the…

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150. Parenting and Partnership: Working Through Your Child's T1D Diagnosis Together 51:48

11M ago51:48

51:48

Sit down with me and the Mallia family as they share their journey with their daughter’s Type 1 diagnosis at the age of four. From navigating diagnosis at such a young age, to creating TK Type1, a foundation supporting families like theirs both financially and educationally, we discuss building confidence in kids with diabetes, fostering open commu…

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149. Misconceptions About the iLet Bionic Pancreas: It's Not Just for 'Train Wrecks' 56:01

12M ago56:01

56:01

In this episode, Joe Solowiejczyk—diabetes nurse educator, family therapist, and type 1 diabetes advocate for 63 years—shares his transformative experience with the iLet bionic pancreas. Joe opens up about how this groundbreaking technology has given him a glimpse of life without the relentless demands of diabetes management. He describes the menta…

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