Ep 119 - Menopause + Diabetes = Brain Fog on Steroids
In this heartfelt solo episode, Melissa opens up about a topic many women hesitate to admit: struggling with focus and mental clarity during midlife. As a woman living with type 1 diabetes and navigat...
18 Aug 202531min
Ep 118 - When Nothing Makes Sense: Learning to Influence (Not Control) Diabetes with Kaycee Parker
Ever had one of those days where diabetes just doesn't make sense—no matter how "perfect" your routine was? In this episode, I'm joined again by Kaycee Parker, author of Devotions on Diabetes, to unpa...
11 Aug 202551min
Ep 117 - Uniting the T1D Community: Inside Touched by Type 1 with founder Elizabeth Forrest
In this inspiring episode, Melissa sits down with Elizabeth Forrest, founder and president of Touched by Type 1—a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and building life-changing...
4 Aug 202543min
Ep 116 - CGM Chaos? What's Working, What's Not, and Why Your Glucometer Still Matters
In this episode of Type 1 in Midlife, Melissa dives into the highs and lows—literally—of life with a CGM. With 43 years of Type 1 wisdom and nearly a decade of CGM wear, she shares her honest thoughts...
28 Juli 202544min
Ep 115 - Weight Loss & T1D, Part 2: Exploring GLP-1s, Thyroid Health & Muscle
In this follow-up to Episode 112, I'm joined again by regular contributor Kelly Schmidt—a functional dietitian, fitness instructor, and mom of two who lives with type 1 diabetes. Kelly brings over 12 ...
21 Juli 20251h 1min
Ep 114 - Why You Need a Hormone Specialist—Not Just an Endo | Dr. Sarah Daccarett Explains
What if your fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, and poor sleep weren't "just part of aging"—but signals your hormones are out of balance? Download A Free 5-Step Guide: HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy...
14 Juli 20251h 1min
Ep 113 - Blood Sugar Chaos in Perimenopause: Reset Your Goals Without Losing Your Mind
In this episode, Melissa Slemp discusses the complexities of managing blood sugar levels during perimenopause and menopause. She emphasizes the importance of realistic expectations, understanding horm...
7 Juli 202527min
Ep 112 - Midlife. Type 1. Extra Weight That Won't Budge? Here's Kelly Schmidt's No-BS Strategy
In this episode I'm joined again by my dear friend and frequent contributor, Kelly Schmidt—Registered Dietitian, fitness instructor, and the founder of T1D Functional Nutrition. With over 33 years of ...
30 Juni 202555min
