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

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno

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, they bring so much relatable experience to this topic. Spoiler alert: true self care is so much deeper than bubble baths. This is about practical strategies for avoiding burnout. Whether or not you are a parent, this conversation is what you need to hear if you are struggling to make yourself AND your health a priority.

Quick Takeaways:

• The challenges of balancing type 1 diabetes and parenthood (whether it’s you or your child that has T1D)
• The emotional toll of diabetes on parents & letting go of the guilt
• How to prioritize self-care in the midst of parents
• The impact of a mother’s wellbeing on the rest of the household
• Importance of taking care of yourself so you can better take care of others

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What to do now:

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2. Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.