Ep 152 - Why Muscle Matters More After 40 (Especially with Type 1 Diabetes)
Muscle Is Medicine Why Strength Training Improves Blood Sugar with Type 1 Diabetes Have you ever noticed that what worked for your body in your 30s doesn't seem to work the same way anymore? Many wome...
6 Huhti 18min
Ep 151 - Mental Health Is Health: Inside Diabetes + Mental Health Conference with Cassandra Donahue
I'm joined by Cassandra Donahue, registered dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Certified Specialist in Weight and Obesity Management. Cassandra was diagnosed with type 1 ...
30 Maalis 36min
Ep 150 - Meet the Contributors to Highs, Lows & Hormones — A Survival Guide for Women with Diabetes from Monthly Cycles to Menopause
Today's episode is a special one — I'm officially announcing my upcoming book: Highs, Lows & Hormones: A Survival Guide for Women with Diabetes — From Monthly Cycles to Menopause. This book was born f...
23 Maalis 1h 1min
Ep 149 - Type 1 Diabetes & Midlife Burnout: Rebuilding Habits That Last
Living with type 1 diabetes means living with autoimmunity. And if you've ever wondered why did this happen? — you're not alone. In today's conversation, I'm joined by board-certified health and welln...
16 Maalis 50min
Ep 148 - Is Progesterone Making You More Insulin Resistant? T1D & Midlife Hormones
If you've started progesterone and suddenly your blood sugars feel harder to manage—especially overnight, during stress, or in the luteal phase—this episode is for you. In this solo conversation, Meli...
9 Maalis 22min
Ep 147 - Chronic Disease Is Expensive — Here's How to Save on Medications with Sally Figueroa
Living with chronic illness is exhausting enough. Add denied claims, surprise bills, $500 copays, and confusing insurance rules—and suddenly managing your health becomes a full-time financial battle. ...
2 Maalis 45min
Ep 146 - 3 Ways to Boost Insulin Sensitivity in Perimenopause (Without Hormone Therapy)
Sometimes women aren't ready for hormone replacement therapy. Sometimes access is limited. And sometimes you simply want to strengthen your foundation first. In this episode, I'm sharing three suppor...
23 Helmi 25min
Ep 145 - Non-Hormonal Options for Perimenopause & Menopause: What Actually Helps (and What Doesn't)
Are there natural or non-hormonal options for managing perimenopause and menopause symptoms—especially if you're living with type 1 diabetes? This is one of the most common questions I hear from women...
16 Helmi 29min
