Keeping It 100 Radio: Uncensored Diabetes Conversations

In this episode of 'Keeping it 100 Radio', Lissie interviews a past client who was diagnosed with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), also known as type 1.5 diabetes. She shares her journey of diagnosis and transitioning to insulin dependence after a period of being in a 'limbo state.' She discusses how her diagnosis affected her relationship with food, her experience of weight loss, and feelings of isolation.

Show Notes:

• 00:04 Introduction and Guest Background
• 03:11 Beginning of Diabetes Journey
• 05:15 Living in Limbo: Pre-Insulin Phase
• 09:43 Impact of Diagnosis on Identity and Lifestyle
• 16:41 Understanding LADA: Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults
• 19:24 Navigating Life with Multiple Health Conditions
• 27:19 The Challenges of Managing Diabetes
• 28:50 The Importance of Community
• 31:24 The Role of Online Community in Diabetes Management
• 48:01 The Future Goals in Diabetes Management
• 54:07 The Importance of Not Comparing Your Diabetes Journey with Others

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In this episode of Keeping it 100 Radio, I'm joined by my co-coach Jessica Hrdlicka. We're diving into all of YOUR questions around the nutrition strategies you never learned at diagnosis including eating out at restauraunts without carb counts available and adding foods back IN to your diet while living with T1D.

In this episode of Keeping 100 Radio, host Lissie and her guest Val discuss the impact of living with Type 1 Diabetes on relationships and intimacy. The conversation covers the importance of open conversations about diabetes management, strategies to handle blood sugar levels during sex, and how to create a healthy emotional environment around the disease. The episode also includes stories from listeners sharing their experiences with dating and intimacy while managing Type 1 Diabetes.

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Sponsor
01:05 - Guest Introduction and Personal Life Update
04:08 - Discussing the Impact of Diabetes on Relationships
05:14 - Sharing Personal Experiences with Diabetes and Relationships
17:25 - Addressing Community Questions: Diabetes and Intimacy
23:15 - Understanding Intimacy and Safety in Relationships
23:59 - Spontaneity and Planning in Intimate Moments
25:00 - Factors Affecting Libido and Sex Drive
25:59 - Dealing with Diabetes and Intimacy
27:22 - Confidence and Comfort with Medical Devices
32:58 - Community Stories: Navigating Relationships with Diabetes
47:32 - Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations

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During this episode of Keeping it 100 Radio, host Lissie Poyner engages in a meaningful dialogue with Keeping it 100 alum Taylor Moore. The conversation covers topics like the management of diabetes, the journey through pregnancy as a diabetic, and the challenges experienced in the healthcare system due to being classified as 'high risk'. Moreover, Taylor shares how her experiences have helped her to advocate for herself, and how the training and tools she gathered throughout this period have empowered unique insights surrounding diabetes management and parenting.

Show Notes:

• ⏰ (00:00): Introduction and Welcome
• ⏰ (00:44): Guest Introduction: Taylor Moore
• ⏰ (01:14): Taylor's Journey with Type 1 Diabetes
• ⏰ (01:50): Taylor's Experience with T100 Program
• ⏰ (02:47): Transition to Motherhood
• ⏰ (03:33): Taylor's Pregnancy Journey
• ⏰ (04:46): Challenges with Diabetes Management during Pregnancy
• ⏰ (08:34): Post-Pregnancy Diabetes Management
• ⏰ (15:12): Taylor's Labor Experience
• ⏰ (23:04): Postpartum Experience and Motherhood
• ⏰ (32:26): Reflections and Advice

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In this podcast episode, we dive into one of the most controversial topics in the diabetes community - carbs. If you've been following along, you know I'm all about those carbs. However, I also believe that there's no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to nutrition. Carbs were a significant part of my upbringing and athletic lifestyle, but when I was diagnosed with diabetes at 19, all I heard was how to avoid carbs.

This episode is for those of you who, like me, want to discuss how to reintroduce carbs into your diet. We'll tackle the mental and emotional challenges that can arise when you're told to avoid something that was once a big part of your life. If you are eager to reintroduce carbs back into your life with diabetes, this conversation is for you. Let's break down the barriers and explore how carbs can fit into your diabetes journey.

*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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It's my birthday tomorrow, but yet here we are in one of the toughest weeks to date. These moments of burnout don't come too frequently, but they hit hard this week. So in today's episode, I'm sharing these moments with you in their real and raw form. Let's dive in.

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*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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Welcome to our 100TH PODCAST EPISODE! It has been an absolute pleasure to hit record over the past 2 years. To celebrate, we have a few treats for you this week. The first one? Our special guest, Rachel Halverson RN, CDCES, NC-BC as she dives into dosing considerations for the trickiest T1D meals.

The second surprise? As a THANK YOU for listening over the past 100 episodes, we're giving away THREE copies of our signature program, the Insulin Sensitivity Syncing Method. All you need to do is leave a review and send a screenshot to @ki100official_ on instagram to enter! We'll be announcing the winner Sunday, September 10th!

*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.

Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/givemesomesugardiabetes?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Check out Rachel's Website: https://www.givemesomesugar.coach/?r_done=1

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I have conversations every week with women living with type one diabetes having the goal of starting their family in the near future but not having the space to talk about it. In their doctors office their told to simply lower their A1C, but we know there's much more to it than that. Inside this episode, I sit down with Ariana Frayer from Cup of OJ as she discusses her current family planning journey. From coming off of hormonal birth control to switching to the Omnipod 5 and conversations with her doctors, we discuss it all.

Follow Ariana here: https://instagram.com/arianafrayer

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Let's catch up! These past six weeks have been wild ones. From getting married, traveling with unexpected flight delays and a lot of excitement and stress, it's easy to assume my diabetes management took a hit. Would you be surprised to hear that I actually maintained a 74% time in range?

Inside this episode I'm breaking down the practical steps I take to be able to conquer high variability moments without restriction or missing out on the experience in front of me.

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In this episode of Empowered Voices, we delve into the inspiring journey of Mer Fraser as she prepares to conquer the breathtaking Teton Crest Trail in Wyoming. As a member of the Connected in Motion Adventure Team for Type One Diabetes, Mer shares her motivations for applying and her experience getting ready for this incredible adventure.

Join us as we explore the physical and mental preparation required for such a demanding trail, the highlights and challenges she anticipates, and the message she hopes to send to others living with Type One Diabetes. Discover the power of community, determination, and the unwavering spirit of exploration as Mer Fraser embarks on her upcoming adventure through the rugged beauty of the Teton Crest Trail.

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Join me for a much needed catch-up as I recount the day of marrying my best friend on June 17th! In this episode, I'm joined by my close friend and co-coach, Val, as we dive into a detailed debrief of the entire wedding weekend. Together, we go into it all - the highs, the lows, and unexpected twists along the way.

Get ready for an intimate conversation where we cover a range of topics, including:

• Our journey as a couple, from its beginning to our big day.
• My preparations for managing my body and blood sugars leading up to the wedding weekend.
• The moments that went according to plan, as well as the unforeseen challenges we encountered.
• Our favorite parts of the weekend including the nontraditional choices we made.

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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.

SHOW NOTES

• ⏰ (1:07): Introducing today’s guest
• ⏰ (1:40): What got you into the fitness space?
• ⏰ (4:08): Who do you mostly train?
• ⏰ (4:40): When people say they want to ‘get toned’, what do they mean vs. what does that actually mean?
• ⏰ (6:24): Why is it hard for people to do this on their own?
• ⏰ (8:40): Outside of going to the gym, what else are you focusing on with your clients that make your approach sustainable?
• ⏰ (10:58): What are the basics of building muscle?
• ⏰ (12:40): What are some easy ways to amp up protein?
• ⏰ (14:41): With the lifting component, you mentioned hitting each muscle group throughout the week, what are the main muscle groups you are referring to?
• ⏰ (15:44): Anthony talks about how I’ve taught him a lot more about dealing with people with T1D
• ⏰ (17:27): Taking in the cycle component
• ⏰ (19:31): Going back to the nutrition piece - are there other important components for muscle growth in those other macronutrients?
• ⏰ (21:55): Is there anything else that you encourage for your clients for that optimal performance/results?
• ⏰ (24:00): Realistic timeline of results
• ⏰ (25:35): Can you explain more about the advice we hear online of  “I need to go into a deficit to lose weight or lose fat”? Why doesn’t that work, or does it? 
• ⏰ (28:00): What is the one piece of advice you would give someone wanting to start their fitness journey?
• ⏰ (27:56): Who do you work with and where can people find you?

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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.

SHOW NOTES

• ⏰ (1:07): Welcome + intro
• ⏰ (2:25): My diagnosis story
• ⏰ (11:00): What I have learned over the 9 years since my initial diagnosis
• ⏰ (11:23): Lesson #1 - Your body is your own
• ⏰ (14:45): Lesson #2 - It’s not all about control
• ⏰ (17:26): Lesson #3 - reactive behaviors lead to reactive outcomes
• ⏰ (20:33): Lesson #4 - It is not your job to make other people comfortable with your diagnosis
• ⏰ (23:07): Lesson #5 - It’s not insulin resistance if you’re not giving your body what it needs
• ⏰ (24:59): Lesson #6 - Your blood sugars will tell you when self-care is lacking
• ⏰ (26:09): Lesson #7 - Your diagnosis will bring you opportunities, but you have to let it
• ⏰ (29:50): Lesson #8 - Just because something is “normal” in the diabetes space doesn’t make it healthy
• ⏰ (32:42): Lesson #9 - The goal of your diabetes management should be to create a life with diabetes that you don’t need a break from
• ⏰ (34:44): No matter where you are in your journey -your experience is valid

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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.

SHOW NOTES

• ⏰ (1:20): Welcome back!
• ⏰ (2:00): Today’s topic
• ⏰ (6:25): It’s not all about the A1C
• ⏰ (8:55): What you should focus on instead
• ⏰ (11:00): What is biofeedback?
• ⏰ (11:50): Biofeedback #1 - your energy levels
• ⏰ (13:50): Biofeedback #2 - quality of sleep
• ⏰ (15:32): Biofeedback #3 - weight fluctuations
• ⏰ (17:35): Biofeedback #4 - your menstrual cycle
• ⏰ (19:00): Biofeedback #5 - your appetite
• ⏰ (21:16): Take our quiz!

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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.

SHOW NOTES

• ⏰ (1:20): Today’s topic
• ⏰ (5:50): Benefits of automated pumps
• ⏰ (7:25): Cons of automated pumps
• ⏰ (10:07): Key to success with an automated pump
• ⏰ (11:45): #1: Perfect my baselines
• ⏰ (14:13): #2: Carb counting assessment
• ⏰ (18:18): #3: Assess my behaviors
• ⏰ (21:08): Review of things I will be doing before jumping into a new piece of technology

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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.

SHOW NOTES

• ⏰ (1:20): Welcome!
• ⏰ (2:00): Goals for the year
• ⏰ (7:18): Today’s topic
• ⏰ (11:45): #1: Have the data behind you
• ⏰ (17:40): #2: Use the data to drive your decisions
• ⏰ (22:20): #3: Do not try everything at once
• ⏰ (28:25): Review
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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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