Keeping It 100 Radio: Uncensored Diabetes Conversations

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're breaking the silence and discussing an important topic. Join Coach Val in this podcast episode as she addresses the challenges of diabetes burnout, exhaustion, and overwhelm. You'll leave this episode with practical strategies you can implement today to start navigating burnout with a game plan!

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Regular checkups are an important part of caring for your diabetes for several reasons. The biggest reason is that things change over time, and your healthcare provider can help you adjust when they do. If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you’re at an increased risk of other serious health conditions, including heart and kidney disease and other autoimmune conditions so it is important to stay up-to-date with your health screenings.

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In this podcast, Briana shares her real and raw experience of managing Type 1 Diabetes through pregnancy and postpartum. She talks about the challenges she faced, the highs and lows, and the emotional rollercoaster of the journey. Briana's honest account provides a candid perspective on navigating parenthood with Type 1 Diabetes.

Join us as Briana empowers women with Type 1 Diabetes by sharing her tips for a healthy pregnancy and postpartum experience.

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If you're living with Type 1 Diabetes, you may have noticed that your blood sugars sometimes spike after a workout. In this podcast, we'll discuss the three main reasons for high blood sugars post-workout, including the impact of different types of exercise, the timing of your last meal, and insulin on board.

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In this podcast, we'll be discussing a topic that's important for those living with Type 1 Diabetes - the fertility awareness method and cycle tracking. As a Type 1 Diabetic, managing blood sugar levels can be a challenging and constant struggle, and understanding how your menstrual cycle affects your blood sugar levels is essential.

We'll explore the benefits of fertility awareness method and cycle tracking as a tool to help those with Type 1 Diabetes better manage their blood sugar levels. We'll also discuss how using a device like Temp Drop to measure basal body temperature can enhance the accuracy of cycle tracking and make the process easier.

You'll hear from Mel Agnes, a Fertility Awareness Educator along side of my journey of incorporating cycle tracking into my daily diabetes management. You'll learn how to use the information from fertility awareness tracking to make informed decisions about insulin dosing and day-to-day management.

Join us to discover the power of fertility awareness method and cycle tracking for managing Type 1 Diabetes and taking control of your health.

We're taking you behind the scenes of a real and raw conversation today. When you're diagnosed with diabetes, not only is it an adjustment for you but for everyone in your life as well.

In this episode, I'm sharing an intimate conversation with my best friend Taylor and discussing what the diagnosis was like on the other side. Share with your best friend and ask them the same questions! You may be surprised at their responses.

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Diabetes technology is constantly evolving - which means there is a lot to keep up with. Omnipod 5, Control IQ, Dexcom G7.. what's there to know? Inside this episode, I sit down with Madalyn Vasquez, MS, RD, CDCES and pump trainer to discuss all the new tech in 2023.

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Building muscle with type 1 diabetes, what is there to know? We all know there are a lot of factors to consider with exercise and blood sugar management, but what about when it comes to actually seeing results?

Meet Anthony Baklouk. Anthony is a fitness trainer with his bachelors in Health Science. He's been training clients in person and online for the past 8 years inside his private training and meal prepping company, Baklouk Training. He helps his clients get Bak on Track so they can achieve their goals and sustain them long term through weight training and addressing daily habits. Although Anthony does not live with T1D himself, he has been my and my fiance's trainer for the last 2.5 years and he's taught us everything we know about gaining muscle, which is why I wanted to bring him onto the show.

Inside this episode, Anthony and I sit down to discuss the foundations of building muscle, where most people get it wrong and how to get started in your own journey.

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In this episode, Meghana shares her T1D journey and her experience inside of our signature program, Keeping It 100! Meghana shares how she made Type 1 Diabetes work on her own terms while navigating being a young adult and a college student. 

Before coaching, Meghana believed she would be stuck at a bad A1C forever unless she gave up all the things she loves. Listen in to hear how she ditched the "all-or-nothing" mindset and now stands in her T1D management with confidence, excitement and freedom!

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Join us inside this weeks episode as Lissie celebrates nine years living with type one diabetes. Inside this episode, Lissie breaks down the nine lessons she's learned while living with T1D since her freshman year of college.

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In today's episode, Coach Val joins us in a solo episode to share about her role inside Keeping It 100 as the Women's Wellness Coach. 

In this episode you will also hear from a few Keeping It 100 alumni as they share their experiences and how learning about the hormone impact on blood sugars has played a role in their management today!

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Ah, Valentine's Day - the season of love.. Yet another thing that people with diabetes need to consider after receiving our diagnosis. How will our future partners handle it? How will we communicate the support we need?

Inside this episode, I interview my partner of the last 4.5 years and husband-to-be, Jordan and discuss what it's really like having a relationship with the third-wheel, diabetes.

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The A1C is important, but how you get there is what really matters. Focusing on the number can lead straight to burnout, so in today's episode we're talking all about the results to focus on instead, so you can have a sustainable plan for management & empowering relationship with diabetes.

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Diabetes technology is advancing - which should be great news.. right? While the new algorithms can take some of the decision making out of our hands, it can't judge human behavior, which is where you come in.

Inside this episode, I'm taking you through three actions I'll be taking before I go on an autmated pump to ensure that I'm optimizing the technology and it can work as efficiently as possible.

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New year, new plan for walking into your next endocrinologist's appointment. As people living with diabetes, we have access to constant data and information for our blood sugars - but when was the last time you knew what to do with it? 

Inside this episode, I'm walking you through how to walk into your next appointment with the data on your side so you can make decisions along side of your endocrinologist.

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In this episode, Emily shares her T1D journey and her experience inside of our signature program, Keeping It 100!

Emily shares how she went from over-managing  and restriction in her T1D management to having more space to live and enjoy the things she loves by ditching the "all or nothing" mindset and shifting into a mindset fuelled by freedom, choice and intention!

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In this episode, Fatima joins us to share her T1D journey and experience going through our signature program, Keeping It 100. Fatima shares how she lowered her A1C from 7.4 to 5.7 while navigating her first year in college, trying out new workouts and expanding her mindset and relationship with diabetes. 

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In this episode, Savannah joins us to share her journey with T1D as a newly diagnosed adult and her experience inside of our signature program, Keeping It 100!

Savannah shares her diagnosis story, what it felt like to fall through the cracks of the healthcare system and how she went from restricted and confused in her day to day management to empowered & unstoppable!

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Let's play a quick game of 'put your finger down'..

How many fingers do you have left up?

Inside this episode we have Kelsie Jene. Kelsie helps her clients clear up confusion with nutrition, exercise and behavior change so they can get back to focusing on what matters most- embracing life! With 10+ years of industry experience and 1000s of humans served, Kelsie is skilled in spotting the bullshit before you step in it, keeping you focused on what’s MOST important while working towards your goals.

Kelsie has her MBA is in Human Performance (Nutrition, Exercise and Behavior research,) so she is here to teach you new tools, reinforce sound principles, and give the adaptable strategy you need to stop settling for a weight-focused lifestyle when you mean to pursue WELL-BEING.

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Ever hear the saying, "Diabetes thrives off of routine"? So you try to wake up at the same time, eat the same breakfast and take the same bolus - but lo and behold, your blood sugars don't respond the same? I've said it before and I'll say it again, you CAN have flexibility in your day while having structure (and predictable blood sugars to go along with it).

Four hours of your morning is 16% of your day - imagine adding that onto your current time in range! Inside this episode, I'm walking you behind the scenes of my own morning routine and how I add in four hours of predictable blood sugars to start my day off strong, without restriction or limitation. And yes, even if you work crazy hours or have a changing schedule, this is for you!

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"Breathing fresh air into diabetes education," how good does this sound? This is exactly what the Canadian charity and diabetes education group, Connected in Motion, is doing.

They are people with Type 1 diabetes who share a vision to create a culture of support & engagement in diabetes self-management through peer-based experiential diabetes education, sport, and outdoor adventure.

In this episode, Julie De Vos from Connected in Motion, tells us about her diabetes journey and how her passion for travel and the outdoors have come together to play a role in how she serves and supports the T1D community today.

Julie shares all about the magic of spending a weekend outdoors with a group of supportive T1Ds, upcoming trip opportunities and how to get connected with the Connected in Motion community where ever you are in the world!

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Diabetes and the holidays don't always feel like they mix well. Not only are our food choices different, but our schedule, environment and activity change. So how do we navigate that with a condition like diabetes that "thrives off of routine"?

Inside today's episode, Lissie Poyner and Jessica Hrdlicka RD, CDCES sit down and give you their holiday hacks for less stress and better blood sugars during this holiday season. Whether you're a parent helping out their T1D child or someone living with diabetes who wants to stay present, this episode is for you.

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You asked, we're answering! We're giving away some FREE coaching on todays episode. Contrary to popular belief, coaching is not solution-based.

Coaching is all about breaking things down with breakthrough questioning and considerations. So on today's episode, we took your questions and are walking through them just how we would with our clients!

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The holidays.. one of the hardest times to navigate as a type one diabetic. How do we balance the social experience, blood sugars and mindset around it?

Inside this episode, Lissie is breaking down how to get out of the all-or-nothing mindset that can naturally come from the end of year experiences with diabetes. New Year, New Me? Let's start now instead.

*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.

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In this episode we dive into 3 situations that can raise blood sugars that your endo probably never told you about!

Hormone driven changes in the feet to floor reaction, somogyi effect, and dawn phenomenon are 3 different scenarios that can drive up blood sugars during the early morning hours or overnight.

We discuss how to identify which pattern could be impacting your blood sugars, how to help combat them, what to discuss with your endo as well as trends and patterns you should watch if these events are happening to you.

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Experiencing pregnancy with diabetes can feel like a whole new ball game, and unfortunately the advice surrounding the topic doesn't always help. That's why I'm so happy there are people like Lemma Brown supporting women through this experience.

Meet Lemma, Registered Dietitian and fellow T1D. Inside this episode, Lemma is debunking the three biggest myths she's heard around T1D and pregnancy.


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Has van life or long term travel been on your bucket list?

In this episode, Val sits down with Nora Lewis to chat all about her first year being diagnosed as a t1d at age 34 and her inspiration for taking her new diagnosis and life on the road. From chatting about how she prepared the van to her biggest tips to how she was able to get supplies on the road - this episode is inspiring and full of laughs! Nora's journey is inspiring, motivating and truly tells the story of what is possible beyond our diagnosis.

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Ever feel like the only options you have at your favorite coffee cops are sugar-free variations? I don't know about you, but I refuse to give up my pumpkin spiced latte or holiday drinks from Starbucks. They don't need to be more difficult - just more strategic in your approach.

Inside today's episode, Registered Dietitian and fellow T1D Amanda Ciprich joins us and gives us her best strategies for navigating your favorite drinks with diabetes. 

*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.

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I first joined the diabetes online community in 2016 after graduating college and wanting to learn more about actually living with this diagnosis. What I didn't know? This community had been being built for years - even before Instagram and TikTok made their way as platforms. 

Meet Kerri Sparling, the author of Six Until Me: Essays from a life with diabetes. Kerri created her blog after being diagnosed with diabetes in 1986 and wanting to share connections throughout the T1D community. She has now inspired others to do the same. Inside this episode, we discuss our diagnoses in different generations and how we get to choose how we engage and share in the online space.

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Exercising with diabetes carries more variables, more considerations and more questions. One of the most common questions I get on working out and managing blood sugars is "what should I eat before to mitigate low blood sugars?". Inside today's episode, my co-coach Jessica Hrdlicka, RD CDCES and I sit down to discuss how to effectively + confidently walk into your next workout.


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What is a cyclical approach and how does it relate to living with diabetes? As people who menstruate, our approach is very different than just living by a routine on a day to day basis.

Inside this episode, Lissie and Val sit down and discuss how they take a cyclical approach in their nutrition, exercise and blood sugar management - and how you can too.

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With T1D, there are many trials. Whether it's simply stepping outside your door or hiking the Grand Canyon, life with diabetes comes with many trails to work through.

That's where people like Katie Larson come in. Not only does Katie help break down the trail into manageable pieces, but she helps her clients overcome any trail - big or small.

Join us inside this episode as Lissie and Katie explore the different trails of living with T1D and how to overcome them.

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Pizza.. the epitome of every diabetic.. but what if it didn't have to be?

Pizza may be harder to dose for, but it doesn't mean we can't master the bolus and enjoy our slices in the process. 

Meet Amanda Ciprich MS RD and founder of T1D Nutritionist. Inside this episode, Amanda is taking us through not only why pizza is more difficult to bolus for, but how to approach different types of pizza in all of their different makes, shapes and sizes. 

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It's been ONE YEAR of Keeping it 100 Radio! To celebrate, we're bringing on our Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Alumni to share their biggest learning curves and pieces of advice. 

Make sure you listen until the end for a special celebratory giveaway..

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If you're like me, you may have been told to hold your travel plans when you were diagnosed with T1D. While there is an extra logistical component to travelling with type one diabetes, there is also the emotional.

Meet Savannah Johnson, founder of Type 1 Way Ticket Travel. Her mission is to provide international travel experiences to teens and young adults, while providing the tools and resources to conquer the obstacles that may come with it.

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Just like anything else in life, our beliefs and approaches in our diabetes management are ever-evolving. As I turn 28, I took some time to reflect on the last few years of living with T1D and how my approach to my management has changed.

Inside todays episode I'm diving into Instagram stories I posted five years ago and rating them on a scale of 1-10.

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Ever been told that low carb meals don't require a bolus? Well, there is more to that narrative that we're not usually told. Every macronutrient plays a role in our bolus strategy, which may be why you still see high blood sugars after low carb, high protein meals!

In this episode, Jessica Hrdlicke RD/CDCES is breaking down the role of protein and how to bolus for low carb, high protein meals like a pro.

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In a recent conversation inside of Keeping it 100, we chatted about the compound effect on our blood sugars. It's easy to get wrapped up in the high blood sugars and how they may impact our health later on. It's a valid fear. From day one of our diagnosis, we're taught to do everything in our power to keep management in check to avoid complications later on. But what about the other side of it all? Inside this episode, I'm giving you my hot take on this conversation.

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Have you ever considered added a diabetes alert dog into your T1D management?

After this episode, I am 100% interested and inspired.

In this episode, Chris Lenzen, joins us to share all about his journey with T1D and his experience working with a diabetes alert dog for 10 years.

Not only has he had the best A1C of his life with the support of his dog Kato but he has developed one of the most powerful and intimate connections with a best friend. Recording this episode is one I will never forget.

In loving memory of Kato, 2012 - 2022

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What do things like pizza, burgers and Chinese food all have in common? If you answered "they're impossible to bolus for", this episode is for you!

While these meals can be more difficult on blood sugars, they're not impossible to tackle! High carb, high fat meals just take different considerations and different strategies.

Inside this episode, Jessica Hrdlicka RD, CDCES sits down to discuss bolus considerations for high carb, high fat meals so you eat the foods you love without sacrificing your blood sugars!

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Spoiler alert: No one 'gets it' the first time. Life with type one diabetes is full of trial and error, but we're never necessarily given the space to go through it. So the question becomes, if we never go through the troubleshooting process, how will we master the foods and activities we love without overwhelm?

Inside this episode, Lissie sits down and discusses three important things to remember when going through the trial and error process confidently. If you're someone who has been feeling like "I've had diabetes for years, I should have this figured out by now" this one is for you!

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Have you ever heard of the term 'beverage inclusivity' or wondered if your health was being considered when alcoholic beverages are being made?

In this amazing and unique episode, I sit down with Zeke Bronfman, Co-founder and CEO of XED Beverages, to answer what beverage inclusivity means inside the core of their company.

To have options that align with my lifestyle and health as a T1D has always made me feel included in all areas of my life and this company is committed to exactly that, while also giving back to the T1D community.

In a recent conversation inside of Keeping it 100, we chatted about the compound effect on our blood sugars. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the high blood sugars and how they may impact our health later on. It’s a valid fear. From day one of our diagnosis, we’re taught to do everything in our power to keep management in check to avoid complications later on. But what about the other side of it all? Inside this episode, I’m giving you my hot take on this conversation.

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If something doesn't work for you, you have the power to change it!

Meet Anna Williams. Type 1 of 19 years. For four years, Anna ate primarily keto (low carb, high fat). While she thought it was best for her blood sugars, she realized it wasn't best for her relationship with diabetes.

Inside this podcast episode, Anna shares more about her decision to change her diet to incorporate more carbs and how she's done it while improving blood sugars.
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Diabetes is a 24/7 job, but does that mean we can put 100% of our energy into it all the time? As people living with diabetes, we're also human. Inside this episode, I brought in my dear friend and co-coach Valeria Garcia and we talk all about how we navigate burnout in our diabetes management. Whether you've been living with diabetes for one year or ten, this is a conversation we all need.

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What's the best diet for people living with diabetes? A balanced one! A question we get inside of Keeping it 100 most often is "what does a balanced meal look like and how do I get it to work for my blood sugars?"

Inside this episode, Nutrition Coach Jessica Hrdlicka discusses the PFF Method, taking an ADD IN approach, and how you can make a restriction-free lens to nutrition and diabetes.

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When we're initially diagnosed with T1D, we're lead to believe that essentially the only three numbers that matter are the number of carbs we're eating in our meal, the number of units to take of insulin, and the number on our meter.

But when we take a holistic approach, we can see that there's so much more to the journey. We always hear, "there are 42 things that impact blood sugar" - well not for nothing, but why aren't we considering them in our every day decisions?

While I'm not here to tell you that you should be considering every single one in every single daily dosing decision, there are a few things that should be top of mind and we're breaking it all down in this weeks episode!

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The way we go beyond our diagnosis looks different for everyone! It may be trying a new food, traveling to a new place or jumping on a bike and riding 50 miles. Inside this episode, Briana Kuta, T1D of 16 years and coach inside Needles & Spoons, shares how she goes the distance and continues to push past fears as she shares about her most recent cycling adventure.

This episode is not only about cycling with TID and how to prepare for long organized events for many hours while managing diabetes, but also about what’s possible when we feel confident in our strategy and management approach!

As Briana shares in this episode, “don’t ever let diabetes stop you from doing anything.”
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What's the most important area to master in your diabetes management before all else? You guessed it, your baselines. While there's such an emphasis on lifestyle, diet and exercise on blood sugars, the easiest area to overlook in having trust, ownership and predictability in your management is understanding how to test, assess and adjust your basal rates, carb ratios and correction factors.

Inside this episode, our Keeping it 100 Nutrition Coach Jessica Hrdlicka goes through the importance of mastering your baselines, where to start, and how to walk into your next endocrinologist appointment with a brand new lens.

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by your quarterly endocrinologist appointment.. Working to lower your A1C is hard - and what makes it even harder is feeling like we have to do all of the things at once just to see a difference in our blood sugars.

But what if I told you that slow and steady wins the race? Our proven framework takes people living with diabetes from confused to confident - without the overwhelm. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down and giving you the exact framework we give our clients inside of Keeping it 100, our signature coaching program.

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Diabetes affects us all differently because access to care looks very different to each person. Access to healthcare, education and supplies is what allows us to be successful in our management.

Inside this episode, Val sits down with a previous Keeping it 100 client of ours who chooses to remain anonymous and discusses her experience being diagnosed with type one diabetes while living in Honduras.

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Ever believe that living with diabetes means sacrificing the foods (and desserts) you love? When I was first diagnosed with type one diabetes, I thought that meant sweets and treats were off limits - a common stigma among the community.

Inside this episode, I’m sitting down with Mary Ellen Phipps, MPH, RDN, LD. Mary Ellen is the cookbook author and registered dietitian behind milkandhoneynutrition.com. and, she's been living with type 1 diabetes since she was 5 years old.

Inside the conversation, we chat all about Mary Ellen’s journey, how she makes dessert work for her and her clients and how you can make it work for you to.

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Meet Mary Ellen:

- Instagram.com/milknhoneynutrition
- Pinterest.com/milknhoneynutrition
- Facebook.com/milknhoneynutrition
- tiktok.com/@diabetesnutritionist

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Trigger warning: Disordered eating discussed.

Diabetes can have a big impact on our relationship with food, especially when being diagnosed as a child. From looking at food as numbers to experiencing burnout and social stigma, blood sugar management can change the way we look at nourishing our bodies.

Join our guest, Hayley Cavender, who will be diving into a conversation about the early stages of her diagnosis with Type 1 Diabetes and overcoming a previous negative relationship with food.

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It seems like stories of adult diagnosed with T1D are becoming more and more common. As someone who was diagnosed with T1D as a young adult, I know how much it can change the course of our lives.

But what if it turns out that our diagnosis can lead us to exactly where we are meant to be?

Join me inside this episode where I sit down with Emily Petersen who was diagnosed with T1D at 23 years old and has used it to find her passion.

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You've heard it before. There is lots of conversation in the diabetes space around coaching and in this podcast episode, we're talking about it. This episode is for you whether you've been thinking of becoming a coach in diabetes care or you're wondering what to look out for when searching for your own coach. 

Inside this episode, Lissie breaks down the three biggest mistakes made in diabetes coaching and how to avoid them, so we can create a safe and empowered space for the diabetes community.

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What happens when you get diagnosed with T1D at age 25? Well, it kind of turns your whole world upside down. But what if it actually changes it for the better?

Meet Keeping it 100 alum, Maddie Ferraro. After years of going through her own personal healing journey, she decided it was time to focus on her diabetes management and bring it to the forefront. Not only did this allow her to find more freedom, but it lead her to going full time in her empowerment coaching practice with full confidence.

Join us in this weeks Empowered Voices segment as Val dives into Maddie's journey.

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Diabetes technology is powerful. Insulin pumps, CGM's and now automode features on almost every system has made blood sugar management more convenient than ever. But what happens when we start to use the technology as a crutch?

Meet Christine Heusser, Keeping it 100 graduate and type one diabetic of 22 years. After years of being on an insulin pump, Christine realized not only were her behaviors not supporting her blood sugars, but her baselines were completely off, which was being covered up by the Control IQ feature. Not only did this leave her feeling burnt out and hands off in her control, but reactive in her management.

Join us in today's conversation where we discuss the beauty of technology advancement, the flaws and everything in between.

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The pre-bolus is a very powerful tool - however it's not the only tool and sometimes, life gets in the way and we don't have time to take our insulin early. Instead of turning to the all-or-nothing mentality, there are still tools you can use to support your blood sugars.

Inside this episode, Lissie sits down and walks you through four tools that can be utilized in these moments so you can remain present in the moment and be assured that you are taking a proactive step in your diabetes management.

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Ever wonder what it's like to have multiple T1D's living in one family? Meet the Webbers! Felicia and Charlie Webber are a mother-daughter duo living with type one diabetes. After Charlie was diagnosed at age 7, their bond only grew stronger. Listen in to this Empowered Voices conversation as Val interviews them on their experience navigating T1D together.

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If you're feeling stuck or a bit burnt out in your diabetes management, this episode is for you. At some point or another, all of us go through ruts in our management, and it's important to normalize it! Instead of trying to to tackle everything at once, I've found it most sustainable to build strong foundations that support us in the ever occurring micro-moments that create big impact in our diabetes management.

Today we're talking about neurolinguistic programming and how you can use the practice of anchoring to build positive pairings that will completely change the relationship and mindset you hold around the blood sugar numbers. The more we implement practices like this, the less we associate our self worth with our blood sugars and the more we see them as an independent part of our lives.

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It's Q&A time! In today's episode, Lissie sits down and answers all of YOUR questions. 

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We know that mental health is a huge component of living with diabetes. The diagnosis can effect our relationship with food, relationship with movement, and even our relationship with our own bodies. 

So when is the appropriate time to take care of your mental health with diabetes? You got it - right now. 

Inside today's episode, Val sits down with Dr. Mark Heyman aka The Diabetes Psychologist. Dr. Mark Heyman is a diabetes psychologist and a Certified Diabetes Educator. Today, they sit and discuss all about navigating mental health with T1D. 

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Ever look at your blood sugar data and wonder "WTF does this mean?" or simply avoid completely until your next endocrinologists appointment?

Data reflection is a powerful piece of our self diabetes management and can give us more ownership over our behaviors, habits and mindfulness that contributes to the blood sugars on the other side.

Inside this episode, Lissie sits down and goes through 5 questions to consider when looking at your blood sugar reports that can help you take meaningful and intentional action in your blood sugar management without overwhelm.

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Traveling with diabetes is hard, and for a long time, I let myself believe it was impossible. However, after eight years of living with this condition I've learned that the only thing that will ever hold me back is myself. 

Last month, my fiance and I traveled around the US for 21 days. Inside this episode, I take you through my biggest takeaways from traveling while living with diabetes, how I prepared, and how I shifted my focus so I could stay in the present moment without sacrificing my blood sugars. 

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What happens when you think of the number 62? Did your mind just jump to 62 carbs? 

It's no secret that living with diabetes can distort our relationship with food. Whether it's looking at the amount of carbs constantly, the blood sugar trend or just associating your food with a number - it can be pretty damaging. So the balance becomes, how can we enjoy the things we love while balancing the blood sugar strategy?

Meet Ben Tzeel, RD and Strength Coach. Inside today's episode, he walks us through how to start getting bold with food, one step at a time. 

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We know that growing up with T1D holds a big influence in our life, not only in our social life and progressing in our adulthood, but choices for our future. Meet Mandi Franklin, Nurse Practitioner, author and type one diabetic. 

Inside this episode, we discuss Mandi's journey in being diagnosed as a child and how she's seen a long progression in technology, the diabetes community and her own confidence in the diagnosis. 

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