Ep 135 - Are We Expecting Too Much—or Not Enough—from Our Doctors?
If you're questioning whether you're asking too much or too little from your doctor, you're not alone. Get the support and clarity you deserve inside the Type 1 In Midlife Community Join us in the c...
8 Dec 202538min
Ep 134 - Your Mouth Tells a Story: How Biological Dentistry Connects Oral Health, Hormones & Autoimmunity, with Dr. Toni Engram
Have you ever wondered how your dental health connects to your hormones, your immune system, or even your blood sugar? My guest today, Dr. Toni Engram, is here to pull back the curtain on the powerful...
1 Dec 202549min
Ep 133 - Food Should Bring Joy, Not Stress — Kaycee Parker's Diabetic Meals Made Easy
Diagnosed at age 12, Kaycee Parker has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 30 years—and she's turned her experience into encouragement for others. A writer with a storyteller's heart (she jokes it's h...
24 Nov 202544min
Ep 132 - Estrogen Decline, Inflammation, and Frozen Shoulder - Dr. Matt Rieder Explains the Perfect Storm
Today's guest is Dr. Matt Rieder, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner of Renew Strength and Wellness. Matt jokes that he "gets hurt a lot", on the amateur level, but turned that experience into a ...
17 Nov 202544min
Ep 131 - Manual Mode, Hormones, and 2 AM Alarms: A Real Look at Sleep with Type 1
Ever wake up to a CGM alarm at 2 a.m. and wonder why you're high (or low) even after doing everything "right"? In this solo episode, Melissa breaks down how perimenopause, pump settings, and shifting ...
10 Nov 202530min
Ep 130 - Aging Is Inevitable, Suffering Is Optional with Zora Benhamou
Menopause isn't the end—it's a new beginning, especially when we learn how to influence the way we age. In this episode, Melissa sits down with Zora Benhamou. Zora is a gerontologist, biohacker, an...
3 Nov 202558min
Ep 129 - Cortisol Isn't the Enemy - How Calming Your Nervous System Can Stabilize Blood Sugar.
If your blood sugars rise the moment stress hits—or you notice your mornings start high for no clear reason—this episode will help you understand why. Dr. Dawn Browning joins me to explore how the ne...
27 Okt 202553min
Ep 128 - The Power of Cycle Awareness: Working with Your Hormones, Not Against Them
In this episode, Melissa is joined by Cecily Lopez—a wellness advocate, visual storyteller, and founder of Trinity Grace Photography—who shares her powerful journey of navigating life with type 1 diab...
20 Okt 202545min
