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Episode 041: Empowered Voices with Val - Stepping into Alignment while Embracing T1D with Maddie, Empowerment Coach

EP 41: Empowered Voices with Val – Stepping into Alignment while Embracing T1D with Maddie, Empowerment Coach

May 25, 2022

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?

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Episode 040: When Diabetes Technology Becomes a Bandaid Solution with Christine Heusser

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?

EP 40: When Diabetes Technology Becomes a Bandaid Solution with Christine Heusser

May 23, 2022

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Episode 039: Beating the Spike without the Pre-bolus

EP 39: Beating the Spike without the Pre-bolus

May 16, 2022

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.

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Episode 038: Empowered Voices with Val - Life As a Parent and Child, The T1D Duo with the Webber Family

Ever wonder what it’s like to have multiple T1D’s living in one family? Meet the Webbers! Fiona 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.

EP 38: Empowered Voices with Val – Life As a Parent and Child, The T1D Duo with the Webber Family

May 11, 2022

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Episode 037: 3 Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Blood Sugar (Without the "Just Think Positive" Mindset)

EP 37: 3 Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Blood Sugar (Without the “Just Think Positive” Mindset)

May 8, 2022

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.

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Episode 036: ASK ME ANYTHING - New Diagnosis, Favorite Dexcom Spots, Wedding Planning..

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

EP 36: ASK ME ANYTHING – New Diagnosis, Favorite Dexcom Spots, Wedding Planning..

May 3, 2022

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Episode 035: Navigating the Mental Health Side of T1D With Dr. Mark Heyman

EP 35: Empowered Voices with Val – Navigating the Mental Health Side of T1D with Dr. Mark Heyman

April 27, 2022

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. 

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Episode 034: 5 Questions to Ask When Reflecting on Blood Sugar Data

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

EP 34: 5 Questions To Ask When Reflecting on Blood Sugar Data

April 25, 2022

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Episode 033: How I Maintained an 80% Time In Range While Traveling for 21 Days

EP 33: How I Maintained an 80% Time In Range While Traveling for 21 Days

April 18, 2022

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. 

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Episode 032 - Getting Bold with Food While Living with Type One Diabetes with Ben Tzeel RD, CSCS

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?

EP 32: Getting Bold with Food While Living with Type One Diabetes with Ben Tzeel RD, CSCS

April 11, 2022

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