Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno

130. DRI: The Diabetes Research Institute on Pioneering a Way to a Cure, Recent Successes, and Managing Expectations

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by Michael Burton, the CEO of the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) to discuss what finding a cure for type one diabetes currently ...

129. The #1 TANGIBLE Thing That Helped This T1D Lower Her A1C from 8.0 to 6.7

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lauren talks to Kelsey Lynn Stokes, union script supervisor for TV and film, author, and founder of Calycanthus Lingerie, about her 1...

128. Mobi, iLet, and the Future of T1D Tech with Gary Scheiner

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the best insulin pump? Today’s guest would be the one to know. Gary Scheiner, author of Think Like a Pancreas, has tried 32 different pumps ...

127. Break the cycle of over-treating low blood sugars (and stop gaining weight)

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me for a third time to discuss the habit of OVER treating low blood sugars, is author and journalist Ginger Vieira. We candidly discuss our re...

126. Q & A with Abby and Jehan: LADA, Grief, Self Advocating, Travel Tips, Birth, and Living Spontaneously with T1D

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Jehan is back with Co-host Abby to answer your questions and tackle the topics that YOU want to hear more about! From adult-onset diabetes, grie...

125. Newly Diagnosed: What We Wish Someone Told Us About T1D

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Coach Neil says, this is the episode he needed when he was first diagnosed. If you’ve been diagnosed with type one diabetes, type 1.5, or LADA wi...

124. How a T1D personal trainer stopped obsessing over perfection

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re introducing a new cohost to the Reclaim Your Rise podcast! Our Coach Manager, Abby, will be taking over the show once a month to interview coa...

123. PCOS, bandaid vs root cause health care, and how birth control impacts blood sugar

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elisabeth DiDonato is a coach on the Risely team and a dietitian with an extensive background in holistic health. In this episode, she’s sharing her...

122. Prioritizing Diabetes Even When You Don’t Want To + 3 Tips for Time in Range

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With 37 years of T1D under her belt, our guest Karen Baumgartner shares her journey and the lessons she's learned along the way. The most challen...

121. The Revolutionary Innovation in Pump Technology with Xeris x Beta Bionics

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This feels like science fiction, but it’s true! The conversation you’re about to hear is about the next innovation in pump technology that is goin...

120. Diabetes and Business Unsliced with Pizza Man Mike Bausch

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My favorite recording of the year thus far! Meet Mike Bausch, 2x best-selling Amazon author, Guinness World Record holder, and owner of nationally ran...

119. T1D + Thyroid Health with Dr. Sandra Sobel

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thyroid dysfunction is 2-3x higher within the T1D population. Today’s guest, Dr. Sandra Indacochea Sobel, a board-certified Endocrinologist, answers...

118. The 15 Minute Golden Rule to Lower Your A1C

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is for anyone who has been struggling to lower their A1C. Learn just how Risely’s methodology works through 3 unique case studies, plus...

117. T1D Hormones, Appetite, Insulin Sensitivity, and Weight Loss with Ginger Vieira

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest Ginger Vieira, tells us everything we need to know about the 5 hormones affected by T1D, which impact weight loss, appetite, and insul...

116. Meet Coach Katarina + Learn Her Weekly T1D Workout Strategy

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Risely’s newest coach, Katarina Harmon! In an exercise-focused conversation, Katarina and I discuss blood sugar strategies based on workout typ...

115. Neil Greathouse: Reclaiming life with T1D "One Day at a Time"

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back for a second episode with the one and only Neil Greathouse! In this episode, we discuss various topics, including his experience directin...

114. Danica the Diabetic: "I don't live waiting for a cure"

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As today’s guest says “I don't need to be told what to do, I need to be empowered to make my own choices.” Danica Collins is a scientist, B...

113. T1D Q+A: Alcohol, Burnout, The Honeymoon Phase + Choosing a Pump

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We got over 100 questions and I chose a few to chat about with Coach Jehan in today’s Q & A episode. Topics we cover range from burnout, to how ...

112. The Law of Accumulation + 3 Questions to Combat Self Sabotage and Achieve Your Goals

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a quick, pep-talk episode to get real with yourself and achieve your goals by looking at the Law of Accumulation. Self reflection is key in ge...

111. How To Radically Accept Diabetes, Train An Alert Dog, and Throw a Diaversary Party

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the get-go, today’s guest was not going to let type one diabetes stop her from moving forward with life. DCB graduate Sara Lerner and I sat dow...

110. The Stress Management Approach Your Diabetes Care is Missing

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest, Eddie Stern, is the founder of The Breathing App For Diabetes, the first app that helps people with diabetes lower their stress level...

109. Pregnancy Challenges and IVF with Type One Diabetes

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s guest, Risely group coaching graduate KC Gurbuz, getting diagnosed with undiagnosed infertility was another major life challenge to navi...

108. Diabulimia: The Intersection of Diabetes and Eating Disorders with Erin Akers

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Joslin Diabetes Center suggests that 30% of diabetic women between the ages of 15 and 30 manipulate or omit their insulin in order to lose weight....

107. Blood Sugar + Cognitive Function, plus Creatively Communicating Your T1D Needs

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no doubt that our blood sugars affect our mood and cognitive function, and in this week’s episode, I’m joined by Brea Di Dato, a family ...

106. Holistic Endocrinology: Wisdom on Meditation, Patient Relationships, and AI in Medicine with Dr. Allen Sussman

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He’s an endocrinologist who has met the Dalai Lama three times! In this episode, I get to talk with Dr. Allen Sussman about why he sees endocrinolog...

105. I Accidentally Gave Myself 10x the Insulin That I Needed - Here’s How That Played Out

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

23 years with T1D and I have never done this before! I’m telling you all about my recent experience of accidentally giving myself 10x the units of i...

104. Unleash the power of gut health and intuitive eating with type one diabetes with Elisabeth DiDonato

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Risely’s new coach and dietitian Elisabeth DiDonato. After being a vegan for years and battling her own health...

103. The Menstrual Cycle Blood Sugar Connection, T1D Mental Health, and Processing Childhood Diagnosis with Coach Lindsey

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today you get to meet one of the new Risely Coaches Lindsey Payne. She tells the story of her intense childhood diagnosis and her journey of becoming ...

102. Resilient Hearts: Navigating T1D Parenting with Dr. Maureen Peterson

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest never expected that after her daughter’s cancer recovery, that she would later be diagnosed with T1D as a teenager. Dr. Maureen Pete...

101. Breaking Limits in Motherhood and Home Birth with T1D with Brooklyn Powell

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Home birth as a mom with T1D? This may not be the “norm” but today’s guest is here to change that and empower YOU. A mom of four, Brooklyn Powel...

100. Navigating the New Year: A Three-Part Framework for Setting Intentions and Overcoming Your Limits

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re celebrating New Years with our 100th episode on how YOU can start off in the right direction! In 2024, don’t just be a product of time passi...

99. Tackling Holiday Stress with T1D and 5 Tips for Feeling Balanced

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you worry about staying balanced during the holiday season with T1D? The holidays can be stressful enough as it is, but then add in regulating your...

98. Taking up space as a T1D, being seen by community, & the exact coaching exercises that changed her life with Tricia Culligan

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It wasn’t until today’s guest thought about becoming a mom that her mindset around diabetes started to shift. I sat down with DCB graduate Tricia ...

97. The 5 “whens” of insulin optimization

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our culture, we’re often concerned with the why and what of things, but not as much the when. But if you’re like me, you know how precious time...

95. Real Talk: Dr. Jamie Felton on being an endocrinologist with T1D

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This might be one of the most impactful episodes I’ve ever recorded. In 2022, I received a coaching application from Dr. Jamie Felton that stopped m...

94. Steal my go-to strategy for quickly lowering my blood sugar

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You won’t hear this hot tip from doctors. I tried this hack a couple of years ago in an airplane bathroom, and I couldn’t believe how effective it...

93. Five unexpected things I do every day to set myself up for T1D success

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your endocrinologist won’t share these tips with you. I wanted to make a bite sized episode all about my unexpected tips to set yourself up T1D succ...

92. For the love of working out and mental health as a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic with Katie Parsons

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you have T1D and love running or staying active, this episode is for you. I sat down with Risely graduate Katie Parsons for an honest discussion on...

91. Getting in the driver’s seat of your T1D with Haley Diamond

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today was welcomed into her thirties by being told she had T1D. Join me for a fun conversation with Risely graduate, Haley Diamond as she sha...

90. T1D disaster preparedness and traveling with temperature sensitive insulin with Dan & Lisa Katzki

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the thing no one really wants to think about, but what happens to your temperature sensitive insulin in a disaster emergency? Sure, the zombie ...

89. Misdiagnosed: my dad's complicated journey to a T1D diagnosis at 64 years old

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the thing I wish I didn’t have in common with my dad, but he’s back on the show after his T1D diagnosis this year after a T2D misdiagnosis....

88. My 23rd Diaversary: A heart-to-heart with my mom, Michele Bongiorno

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet my mom, Michele! My mom and I sat down for the first time to honestly discuss my diagnosis and her experience as my mother. From the moment she f...

87. Takeaways from 6 Weeks without a CGM with Coach Trista

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trista Johnson returns to the pod! Trista is a nationally board-certified health coach on the Risely team. She was diagnosed at the age of four, and h...

86. The Challenges and Rewards of Asking for Help as a Man with Type One Diabetes

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I cannot wait for you to listen to today’s episode with Risely Coaching Graduate Jesse Hoyt! Jesse was misdiagnosed with type two diabetes eleven ye...

85. Overcoming Low Blood Sugar Anxiety and Trusting Your Body with Nicole Trone

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show, we have Decide and Conquer Group Coaching Program alum Nicole Trone. When I first met Nicole, she had extreme low blood sugar anxie...

84. Storytime: My Surprisingly Emotional 10K Run

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the podcast! Today we have a fun storytime episode about the 10k that I ran two days ago as a non-runner. Let’s just say it was a ve...

83. The Truth About Weight Loss and T1D

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we're having an open conversation about body image and weight loss goals for people living with type one diabetes. I do wan...

82. Q+A: Hypo Anxiety, Control IQ, and More on How to Lower your A1C

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show, we have a special Q&A with Risely Coach and T1D of 17 years, Brooke Cassoff! Brooke is a national board-certified health coach ...

81. Making Mistakes as a T1D Parent, Diabetes Camp for Kids, and Taking the Burden Off Your Child with Erin Hayden-Baldauf

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a parent of a child with diabetes, especially if they're recently diagnosed, you are going to get a lot out of this episode! Erin ...

80. Lessons Learned from a Year in Europe as an Ex-Pat with T1D Mom Lacey Weisbaum

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have a great guest on the show today, Lacey Weisbaum. Lacey is an ex-pat, an English teacher, and a mom to three boys under 10. Her son Ethan was ...

79. How This T1D Ended Up Being a Stuntman for Marvel Movies and Leading a Life of Adventure with Olly Rowland

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest for today’s episode, Olly Rowland, has such an exciting and unique story to share!  When Olly was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 17, hi...

78. Getting Diagnosed with T1D via Tiktok, Nerding Out Over Diabetes tech, and Long Covid with Justin Eastzer

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I cannot wait for you to listen to today’s episode with special guest, Justin Eastzer! Justin was diagnosed with T1D in May 2021, and with the help...

77. What is "enough?"An episode for T1D perfectionists

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the podcast! Today’s episode will be a little different because we’re NOT discussing how to lower your A1C or increase your time i...

76. Confronting the Parts of T1D That Aren't Talked About Enough Through Community with Sally Gibney

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the podcast! Today's guest is Sally Gibney, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes four and a half years ago. Sally is a senior ...

75. 5 Tips for Optimal Blood Sugars When You're Out of Routine

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's undeniably harder for us all, including myself, to manage our blood sugars when we are traveling, going out to eat, or any other spontaneous...

74. Reflecting on Resentment, Vulnerability, and Lessons Learned 1 Year After Her T1D Diagnosis with Soph Mosca

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am so excited about today's episode for two reasons! First, we have a special guest on the pod, Content Creator Extraordinaire Soph Mosca. Th...

73. Managing Blood Sugar Before, During, and After Exercise with Type One Diabetes

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the pod! Today you all get “peak state” Lauren, I have been in 100% time and range the last two days so I’m in the ideal headspa...

72. Rediscovering Yourself After a T1D Diagnosis at 46

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back everyone! In today’s episode, I sit down with Adia Corley to discuss the topic of Adult Diagnosis. She was diagnosed with T1D in Novemb...

71. Ask Me Anything and 30th Birthday Reflections

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a special solo episode in honor of my 30th birthday, which I’m celebrating on July 8th!So today’s episode has two sections… In th...

70. Firing His Endo, Taking Things Into His Own Hands, and the Transformation That Followed with Cory Fowler

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the pod, we have a Risely coaching alum, Cory Fowler in the house! Cory is 27 years old, lives in New Jersey with his fiance Michelle, and wa...

69. How to Manage T1D & ADHD with Dr. Elana Dumont

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Elana Dumont is here with us on the podcast today to discuss navigating ADHD and T1D. This is Elana’s second time on the show (she was on episod...

68. Discussing Maternal Well-Being and Why 94% of Mothers are Burned Out with T1D Mom Erin Erenburg

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am so excited for our guest today who is a graduate of Risley's coaching program for parents of kids with TID diabetes, Erin Erenberg. Erin is...

67. Navigating Breast Cancer and T1D: A Story of Resilience and Community

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have a remarkable guest on the show today, Nikki Abara. I first met Nikki in January 2021 when she came to Risley for coaching after living with t...

66. Story time: The Worst High Blood Sugar I've Had in a While

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week’s podcast! Today I’m getting vulnerable with you again and sharing one of the worst high blood sugar days that I've had ...

65. Nina Gelbke on Blood Sugar Perfectionism, Plant Based Nutrition, and Endurance Sports with T1D

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have our first ever Australian T1D guest today, Nina Gelbke. Nina developed a passion for nutrition after being diagnosed at age 9 and after strugg...

64. The Shocking News of Getting Discharged from the Airforce because of T1D and What Came Next with Neil Greathouse

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I cannot wait for you to listen to today’s episode with special guest, Neil Greathouse! Neil is a board-certified diabetes educator, director of th...

63. Managing T1D, Celiac Disease, and PCOS: Insights from Janae Cox

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are celebrating all of the mothers today - especially those raising children with T1D! Our guest, Janae Cox, lives in Utah with her husband Kevin,...

62. What I Eat to Maintain an A1C Below 6.0 and 80% Time in Range with T1D

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m diving into the topic of diet and improving your relationship with food as a type one. I’ll be sharing the five foundational compone...

61. Essential Tips for Newly Diagnosed Adult T1Ds with Risely Coach Emily Peterson

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is specifically for community members who have been newly diagnosed with type one diabetes. There's no definitive cutoff of whe...

60. Overcoming Misdiagnosis, Burnout, and Reclaiming Your Life with T1D

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are chatting with our guest DCB graduate Amy Balch. Amy lives in Minnesota with her husband, Jake. She is a senior visual designer at a sof...

59. What Every Parent Needs to Know About the Early Days of a Child’s T1D Diagnosis

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode with Abby Cooper our Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Coaching Specialist at Risely, is dedicated exclusivel...

58. From Addiction to T1D Diagnosis: Jay Maryniak’s Story of Overcoming Challenges

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we have a very special guest: entrepreneur and personal trainer Jay Maryniak! Jay is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict who ...

57. The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Your Menstrual Cycle and T1D

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about one of my favorite educational topics, the menstrual cycle and its impact on type one diabetes. Female hormonal fluctuation...

56. How This T1D RN Achieved 90%+ Time in Range and Healed Her Relationship to T1D

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m so excited for you to listen to today’s episode with my friend Bridget Rueter! Bridget works in healthcare as a Registered Nurse. She’s 27 y...

55. Separating Your Self Worth from Diabetes with Diabetics Doing Things Founder Rob Howe

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am so excited for this week’s episode with Rob Howe! Rob was one of my very first online diabetes friend turned real-life friend. Fun fact: Rob’...

54. “911 was called - I was in a diabetic coma” : The story of being saved and saving herself with Karen Cajuste-Smith

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lauren sits down with past graduate of Risley Coaching, Kaycee to share her story about how she went from a diabetic coma to a place of T1D...

53. Essential Nutrition Tips for Kids with Type 1 Diabetes

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition is an essential yet overwhelming part of navigating diabetes, whether you have it or are a caregiver of someone who has it. We meet a lot of...

52. The Key to Meditation and a Non-Judgemental Outlook with T1D Sam Tullman

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Sam Tullman on the show! Sam was diagnosed with T1D at age 8, is a meditation guide, and is the co-founder of Diabetes Sangha, an online...

51. An Honest Conversation About T1D Avoidance, Anxiety, and Finding Inner Peace with T1D Carli Miller

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With us today is Carli 3.0! She’s confident, empowered, and trusting of her body.Carli is from Canada, was diagnosed 20 years ago when she was seven...

50. How to Create Consistent Momentum When You’re Trying to Improve Your Diabetes with Helen Downham

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're doing something a little different for today's episode! Helen completed Risely’s A1C Shift Method self-paced course and reduced her ...

49. 4-Tier Approach to Lower A1C and Increase Time in Range for Type 1 Diabetes

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week’s podcast, and happy February! In this episode, I discuss a concept I came up with for T1Ds that we can use to transform and be...

48. Supporting Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: Transition Tips with Christina Roth

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have Christina Roth on the show! Christina is the CEO of the Diabetes Link, formally known as the College Diabetes Network. The Diabetes Lin...

47. How Culture Affects Food and Diabetes Management: Insights from Diana Mesa, RD

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we have Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Diana Mesa on the pod! Diana has a passio...

46. How to Tactically Bounce Back from Low Blood Sugar Incidents

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week’s podcast! Today I’m getting really vulnerable with you and sharing my experience with one of the worst low blood sugars I’...

45. Overcoming Perfection in Parenting with the World’s Worst Diabetes Mom Stacey Simms

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is the wonderful Stacey Simms. This episode is absolute gold for parents and caregivers of kids and teens with type one diabetes. You...

44. How to Break Negative Cycles with Your Diabetes Management

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year and welcome to the very first episode of the Reclaim Your Rise podcast for 2023! We are starting off strong with DCB graduate Tess Jabl...

43. My 5-Part Process for Setting Yourself Up for Success in 2023

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show! After a three-week break, we are back and just in time to reflect on 2022 and set our intentions for 2023...

42. The Art of Adaptation with T1D Amputee and Keynote Speaker Chris Ruden

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by a super inspirational guest, Chris Ruden! Chris Ruden is an amputee, Type 1 diabetic record-holding powerli...

41. Mindful Holiday Eating Tips for Better Blood Sugar Management

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re coming to you with a short and sweet episode about a topic that can be a bit overwhelming when it comes to managing your T1D – min...

40. Diversity and Equitable Care in Diabetes Healthcare with Grace Silverio

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and Certified Case Manager Grace Silverio on the show to talk about her experience with...

39. My 22nd Diabetes Anniversary with My Dad, Peter Bongiorno

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On November 1st, 2000, 22 years ago today, I was diagnosed with type one diabetes. To help me reflect and celebrate my diaversary, I’ve brought on a...

38. Eating Disorders and Body Image Struggles in Type 1 Diabetes: What You Need to Know

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by therapist and childhood friend Lily Thrope!Lily Thrope, LCSW specializes in supporting individuals who exper...

37. How to Achieve 6.4 A1C and 95% Time in Range with Practical Life Design

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by a Risely one-on-one coaching program graduate, Timo Stosius! Timo is 27 years old and has been living with ...

36. How Health Coaching Complements Healthcare for Type 1 Diabetes with Leigh-Ann Webster

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have a very special guest on the pod, Leigh-Ann Webster! Leigh-Ann is the Executive Director for the National Board for Health & Wellne...

35. How to: Dating with Diabetes

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re coming to you with a short and sweet episode all about dating with diabetes. This topic was inspired by a recent message I received...

34. I Got Married! Wedding Day Recap with my Bridesmaid and Husband

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you today with an extra special life update episode. I got married! I recorded this podcast with my best friend and Bridesmaid, Allison Cucc...

33. Powerlifting and Writing Books for T1D Kids with Ginger Vieira

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have one of the OG online diabetes content creators, Ginger Vieira on the show! Ginger has lived with T1D since the age of 13 and also live...

32. Top 5 Mental Health Struggles for People with Type 1 Diabetes

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re coming to you with a short, sweet, and to-the-point episode about the top five reasons why so many people with diabetes struggle wit...

31. Ninja Warrior Finalist Katie Bone on Competing with Type 1 Diabetes

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not every day that we have a Ninja Warrior on the show! A few weeks ago, 16-year-old Katie Bone stepped on national TV, proudly displaying her...

30. The Reality of Getting Diagnosed with T1D as an Adult

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Getting diagnosed with T1D is tough at any age but today on the podcast we are talking with Coach Stacy Morse about the specific challenges of being d...