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Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno181. “I Felt So Defeated” - How This T1D Reclaimed Her Life After 30 YearsIn this week’s episode, Lauren is joined by Debbie Lehr, a recent graduate of the DCB coaching program and a type 1 diabetic of 30 years. Though Debbie had always felt in control of her diabetes, a cross-country move and the onset of menopause left her feeling stuck, isolated, and overwhelmed- resulting in her highest A1C ever. After hearing about Risely through her daughter’s best friend, Debbie took a leap and joined the program, seeking both support and a fresh start. What followed was a powerful transformation: within three months, Debbie lowered her A1C, stabilized her blood suga...2025-07-2248 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno179. What I Wish I Knew About Postpartum as a T1DSix months postpartum, I’m finally starting to feel like myself again, and in this episode, I’m opening up about what it took to get here. This season has been full of challenges, healing, and unexpected lessons. I’m sharing the honest truth about what I’ve learned, what I wish I had known, and how I’ve been navigating this transition. I’ll also walk you through the top five things I believe every new mom and her support team should know during those early months. My hope is that this conversation helps you feel more supported, more prepare...2025-07-0833 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno172. 3 Nutrition Blood Sugar Tips for When You’re Out of RoutineBeing out of routine doesn’t have to mean being out of range—but it does require a more intentional approach, especially when it comes to managing blood sugars. So in today’s episode, we’re sharing 3 tips to help you keep your blood sugars more stable with food, even when you’re outside your kitchen. Whether it's a vacation, a golf trip, a bachelorette weekend, a backyard barbecue, or a shift from school to summer break for your child with T1D, these changes can make nutrition and blood sugar management more complex. We're here to remind you that it’s...2025-05-2016 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno171. What To Do When Your Therapist Doesn’t Understand T1DIf you've ever sat in a therapy session and thought, I love my therapist, but they just don't get diabetes–this episode is for you. Lauren sits down with Beth Leanna for a conversation that so many of you have been waiting for—what to do when your therapist doesn’t fully understand your Type 1 diabetes experience. Beth brings a rare blend of clinical and emotional insight, having worked for over a decade in endocrinology before becoming a therapist & starting her own practice. We talked about why the disconnect happens in therapy, how to advocate for yourself when you feel u...2025-05-1343 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno169. 'Can You Eat That?': Untangling Food Freedom After a Lifetime of Diet Culture and T1DIn this week’s episode, Lauren sits down with Alison Abate Black, a graduate of the DCB coaching program and a Type 1 diabetic of 25 years, for a deeply honest conversation about the fine line between grace and avoidance. Alison opens up about her journey from “winging it” with her diabetes to building real confidence with food—and how food freedom, while empowering at first, eventually started pulling her away from the goals that mattered most. Together, they explore what it means to give yourself too much grace, and how compassion without intention can become a quiet form of self-sabotage. As Aliso...2025-04-2946 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno167. 5 Things I Always Do After a Bad Blood Sugar DayEpisode Summary: Today we’re diving into a topic that doesn’t always get the spotlight—how I handle low time in range blood sugar days. I’m walking you through what happened, what I was feeling, and the 5 things I always do to reset—physically, mentally, and emotionally. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve seen my CGM graphs when I’m in range after eating pizza or a bagel, and while I love sharing those wins to show what’s possible, it’s just as important to keep it real when things don’t go as planned...2025-04-1535 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno163. Exercising with T1D: How to Avoid Going Low (or High)Today, we’re tackling a highly requested topic: how to avoid low and high blood sugars during exercise. This is something I get asked about a lot—whether through Instagram DMs or coaching applications at Risely. It’s a topic I’ve been wanting to dive into for a while, and last week, I had my first low blood sugar during a workout in a really long time, which was super frustrating. That experience motivated me to finally record this episode and share these insights with all of you. Let’s dive in and break it down!2025-03-1826 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno162. Giving Birth with Type 1 Diabetes: What I Didn’t Expect (And No One Warned Me About)Episode Summary: The Story Time You’ve All Been Waiting For: 42 hours of labor, 5 days in the NICU, and finally bringing home our healthy baby boy. It’s taken me some time to sit down and record this one, but after welcoming my son Luka into the world on January 5th, I’m ready to open up about the experience. I spent the last nine months carefully managing my type 1 diabetes, and I had a vision for how labor and delivery would go—one that, let’s just say, didn’t quite play out the way I expected...2025-03-111h 21

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno155. Glucose Goddess, Organic Olivia, and Arrae: Are These Supplements Effective for T1Ds?Risely coach and registered dietitian Elisabeth DiDonato is back again to open up a BIG can of worms: metabolic supplements. Should we take them? Do they really help with T1D? What do we look for? In this conversation, we specifically look at the supplements currently on the market for blood sugar control. Elisabeth breaks down the typical ingredients in popular brands, the difference between liquid or capsule form, the truth about apple cider vinegar, and we even tackle the controversial debate about cinnamon! Time Stamps: ...2025-01-2134 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno133. Endurance Running and Type One DiabetesIn this episode, Lauren and Coach Neil chat about his preparation for his second full marathon with the Beyond Type 1 Team. They discuss listener questions about hydration, nutrition, blood sugar management, carbohydrate intake, preventing foot ulcers, and insulin pump settings during training and on race day. This episode gives you the pep talk and tips you need to accomplish your endurance running goals! Time Stamps: (02:20) Neil’s Marathon Background & Motivation(08:20) The Running Apps He Prefers(11:13) “The marathon is not the thing to be nervous about...2024-08-1359 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno132. The Most Important Cognitive Health Tip for T1DsIn this solo episode, Lauren explores the connection between cognitive health and type 1 diabetes. A recent large study found that older adults with type 1 diabetes who reported severe low blood sugar events showed poorer performance in overall cognition, language, executive function, and memory. Lauren explains the five root causes of frequent low blood sugar, helping you understand the patterns behind your lows and providing you with the tools to address them.Time Stamps: (01:51) Intro & Personal Motivations(06:50) The Impact of Blood Sugar Fluctuations on the Brain 2024-08-0626 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno130. DRI: The Diabetes Research Institute on Pioneering a Way to a Cure, Recent Successes, and Managing ExpectationsToday I’m joined by Michael Burton, the CEO of the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) to discuss what finding a cure for type one diabetes currently looks like. We go over the differences between his time in cancer research vs. diabetes research, managing expectations of a cure and problematic outlooks, what makes DRI’s research unique, staying encouraged by the successes, and more.Time Stamps: (03:55) Michael’s Background & Getting to DRI (10:18) Similarities & Differences Between Diabetes & Cancer Research(13:50) What Surprised Him About Working Within Diabetes Communit...2024-07-2546 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno129. The #1 TANGIBLE Thing That Helped This T1D Lower Her A1C from 8.0 to 6.7In this episode, Lauren talks to Kelsey Lynn Stokes, union script supervisor for TV and film, author, and founder of Calycanthus Lingerie, about her 18 year journey with type one diabetes. Kelsey shares so many relatable stories, including how she went from rock bottom with her diabetes management to lowering her A1C from 8.0 to 6.7. Kelsey's story is not just inspiring but also packed with practical advice for anyone struggling to manage their diabetes in a non-routine life. Whether you’re in a fast-paced job or just looking for ways to improve your blood sugars, you will have multiple ta...2024-07-2348 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno127. Break the cycle of over-treating low blood sugars (and stop gaining weight)Joining me for a third time to discuss the habit of OVER treating low blood sugars, is author and journalist Ginger Vieira. We candidly discuss our relationships with low blood sugar, including what it feels like, the many different causes of it, the potential anxiety that comes with wearing a CGM, plus how to prevent over-treating and rage bolusing. We also talk about weight loss as a possible outcome of reducing lows and breaking the habit of over-treating them. If you’re stuck in a loop of over-treating, this episode will help you feel less alone and equip yo...2024-07-0933 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno125. Newly Diagnosed: What We Wish Someone Told Us About T1DAs Coach Neil says, this is the episode he needed when he was first diagnosed. If you’ve been diagnosed with type one diabetes, type 1.5, or LADA within the past 12 months, or are a parent of a child with T1D, this is a must listen. But even if you were diagnosed years ago, you will get something out of this conversation! Coach Neil and I are sifting through all the misinformation and information overload to get you EXACTLY what you need to know in order to thrive with diabetes. Time Sta...2024-06-251h 11

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno120. Diabetes and Business Unsliced with Pizza Man Mike BauschMy favorite recording of the year thus far! Meet Mike Bausch, 2x best-selling Amazon author, Guinness World Record holder, and owner of nationally ranked Andolini’s Pizzeria in Tulsa, OK, who has done all of this while living with T1D for the past 20 years. It took neuropathy of the face while training for Officer Candidacy School before Mike would take his diabetes symptoms seriously. Today, we’re discussing his story, what he attributes all his success to, asking for help, alcohol, the dopamine boost from junk food, and, of course, we talk pizza!2024-05-2159 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno119. T1D + Thyroid Health with Dr. Sandra SobelThyroid dysfunction is 2-3x higher within the T1D population. Today’s guest, Dr. Sandra Indacochea Sobel, a board-certified Endocrinologist, answers your listener questions, and we delve into the crucial topics of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, preventative lifestyle medicine, the role of biotin in blood work, and so much more!Time Stamps: (06:13) Dr. Sobel’s connection to Lauren’s dad’s T1D diagnosis(09:10) The misdiagnosis of T2D(10:13) Disease-modifying therapies for T1D(11:00) The importance of antibody screenings (13:50) Hy...2024-05-141h 02

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno115. Neil Greathouse: Reclaiming life with T1D "One Day at a Time"We’re back for a second episode with the one and only Neil Greathouse! In this episode, we discuss various topics, including his experience directing a film with Nick Jonas, releasing his book, Type 1 Diabetes: One Day At a Time, and becoming a coach at Risely. Neil and I talk about his approach to social media education, validating shared experiences, information overload, and the power of sharing failures. Plus, we give you tangible ways to empower yourself to reclaim your life with T1D, one decision at a time. Be sure to enter his bo...2024-04-1646 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno113. T1D Q+A: Alcohol, Burnout, The Honeymoon Phase + Choosing a PumpWe got over 100 questions and I chose a few to chat about with Coach Jehan in today’s Q & A episode. Topics we cover range from burnout, to how to relearn diabetes, the honeymoon phase, the effects of alcohol and diabetes, choosing a pump, and more. Coach Jehan wraps us up with a roll call for our DCB Cohort starting in April.Time Stamps: (03:47) Meet Coach Jehan(06:01) How to smartly handle burnout in community (08:00) The 2 epitomes of burnout according to Lauren(12:17) The grow...2024-04-0248 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno110. The Stress Management Approach Your Diabetes Care is MissingToday’s guest, Eddie Stern, is the founder of The Breathing App For Diabetes, the first app that helps people with diabetes lower their stress levels. With 35 years of experience in the yoga space, Eddie and I go deep in this conversation about a side of diabetes management that Western medicine is not suited to address: holistic stress management. We discuss consciousness, purpose, identity, the role of disharmony, and breathwork. Eddie helps us to ask big questions like “Who am I?” and address how to stop identifying with productivity and output. He even leads you in a 3 minute guided...2024-03-1251 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno102. Resilient Hearts: Navigating T1D Parenting with Dr. Maureen PetersonToday’s guest never expected that after her daughter’s cancer recovery, that she would later be diagnosed with T1D as a teenager. Dr. Maureen Peterson, a pediatrician and life coach, surely thought lighting couldn’t strike twice, but what they thought was a UTI turned out to be so much more. Maureen shares her wild story and encourages us, especially parents of kids with T1D, to practice modeling open communication and vulnerability. Maureen’s unique experience has equipped her with resiliency and emotional processing skills that all of us can benefit from. You’ll want to journal...2024-01-1640 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno95. Real Talk: Dr. Jamie Felton on being an endocrinologist with T1DThis might be one of the most impactful episodes I’ve ever recorded. In 2022, I received a coaching application from Dr. Jamie Felton that stopped me in my tracks. As an endocrinologist with T1D, she felt a unique pressure to have her diabetes figured out, but the truth is, she was really struggling both physically and mentally. If you’ve ever felt hopeless in your T1D journey or you work with patients, this beautifully honest conversation is for you. Time Stamps: (05:00) Why she agreed to come on the...2023-11-2850 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno90. T1D disaster preparedness and traveling with temperature sensitive insulin with Dan & Lisa KatzkiIt’s the thing no one really wants to think about, but what happens to your temperature sensitive insulin in a disaster emergency? Sure, the zombie apocalypse seems less likely, but a hurricane or earthquake? Or even simply traveling? Those are very real. I admit, I hadn’t much thought about this, but after talking to Dan & Lisa Katzki about the Frio insulin cooling case, I’ve realized how important this conversation about disaster preparedness is. Dan has been a diabetic since 1986 and Lisa is an RN with a speciality in disasters. This episode is convicting in the best w...2023-11-0934 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno89. Misdiagnosed: my dad's complicated journey to a T1D diagnosis at 64 years oldIt’s the thing I wish I didn’t have in common with my dad, but he’s back on the show after his T1D diagnosis this year after a T2D misdiagnosis. Join me and my dad, Peter Bongiorno, for a candid conversation about his confusing road to a correct diagnosis, the wild moment I had a suspicion that he was Type 1, his outlook on the disease, letting go of control, his inspiration from parenting me, and his recommendations for getting a correct diagnosis. Time Stamps: (10:14) Peter’s medical history an...2023-11-071h 00

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno88. My 23rd Diaversary: A heart-to-heart with my mom, Michele BongiornoMeet my mom, Michele! My mom and I sat down for the first time to honestly discuss my diagnosis and her experience as my mother. From the moment she first learned of the diagnosis, to my first sleepover and letting go of control, she opens up about her perspective and approach. This one’s a mother-daughter tear jerker and you don’t want to miss it. Time Stamps: (05:30) Talking vulnerably about diabetes with family (12:19) The moment Michele learned of Lauren’s diagnosis & a learning curve(17:10) On how instinct...2023-11-0159 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno75. 5 Tips for Optimal Blood Sugars When You're Out of RoutineIt's undeniably harder for us all, including myself, to manage our blood sugars when we are traveling, going out to eat, or any other spontaneous events that come up. Afterall, diabetes thrives in a routine. BUT that doesn’t mean that we can’t feel good about our blood sugars while living with freedom and flexibility to enjoy life’s out of routine moments. I feel like this is a perfect time to discuss this topic because I'm coming off four weeks in a row of being more out of routine than in one. ...2023-08-0130 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno74. Reflecting on Resentment, Vulnerability, and Lessons Learned 1 Year After Her T1D Diagnosis with Soph MoscaI am so excited about today's episode for two reasons! First, we have a special guest on the pod, Content Creator Extraordinaire Soph Mosca. The second reason is that this is the official kickoff episode for the Reclaim Your Rise Podcast on YouTube. So that means that you can not only listen, but you can also watch HERE. Soph was diagnosed with T1D a little over a year ago, in April of 2022, the day before she graduated from college. As a con...2023-07-2552 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno73. Managing Blood Sugar Before, During, and After Exercise with Type One DiabetesWelcome back to the pod! Today you all get “peak state” Lauren, I have been in 100% time and range the last two days so I’m in the ideal headspace to share with you my strategies for staying in range before, during, and after exercise. I’m sharing advice from years of my own personal experience transitioning from going high or low during exercise to being in range 99% of the time. I’ll also share insight from the experiences of 600+ Risely coaching members. In this jam-packed episode, I go over… The mo...2023-07-1830 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno72. Rediscovering Yourself After a T1D Diagnosis at 46Welcome back everyone! In today’s episode, I sit down with Adia Corley to discuss the topic of Adult Diagnosis. She was diagnosed with T1D in November 2020 at the age of 46. We talk about...How her diagnosis unfoldedHow she overcame her fear of giving insulin How a stranger at Whole Foods set her off on the path to reclaiming her life How she was able to go from an A1C of 7.4 with 50% time in range to 6.6 with 80% time and rangeHow h...2023-07-1149 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno71. Ask Me Anything and 30th Birthday ReflectionsToday we have a special solo episode in honor of my 30th birthday, which I’m celebrating on July 8th!So today’s episode has two sections… In the first part, I answer questions that you all submitted on Instagram about diabetes resentment, exercise and its impact on blood sugars, navigating a new diagnosis, and getting pregnant as a T1D.In the second part, I get reflective and share the top three most impactful lessons that I learned in my 20s that are applicable not only to...2023-07-0536 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno70. Firing His Endo, Taking Things Into His Own Hands, and the Transformation That Followed with Cory FowlerToday on the pod, we have a Risely coaching alum, Cory Fowler in the house! Cory is 27 years old, lives in New Jersey with his fiance Michelle, and was diagnosed with type one diabetes 10 years ago right before college at the age of 17. Back in March of this year, I shared part of Cory’s diabetes story on social media and was not expecting it to be as impactful as it was… Let’s just say the response was staggering. In the post, I read a letter that Cory got from his endocrinologist that was inc...2023-06-2737 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno69. How to Manage T1D & ADHD with Dr. Elana DumontDr. Elana Dumont is here with us on the podcast today to discuss navigating ADHD and T1D. This is Elana’s second time on the show (she was on episode 4!) and we’re super excited to welcome her back.Elana is a NY State licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children, teens, and adults with mood and anxiety disorders. She was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was 23 years old and is a passionate member of Risely’s Advisory Board.In this episode, we talk about...The...2023-06-2052 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno68. Discussing Maternal Well-Being and Why 94% of Mothers are Burned Out with T1D Mom Erin ErenburgI am so excited for our guest today who is a graduate of Risley's coaching program for parents of kids with TID diabetes, Erin Erenberg. Erin is a mother of three children, attorney, founder, and CEO of Totum Women - a community-powered platform supporting working mothers. She is also the executive director and president of the Chamber of Mothers, which advocates in Congress for national paid leave, affordable and consistent childcare, and focuses America's priorities on mothers' rights. Her oldest son George wa...2023-06-1352 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno67. Navigating Breast Cancer and T1D: A Story of Resilience and CommunityWe have a remarkable guest on the show today, Nikki Abara. I first met Nikki in January 2021 when she came to Risley for coaching after living with type one for 42 years. She is a pediatric ER nurse, wife, and mother. After dedicating her life to caring for others, she finally realized that she needed support in prioritizing her own health, so she joined the DCB. Nikki’s A1C before joining was an 8.3 with 40% time in range and, after coaching, she was able to lower it sust...2023-06-0654 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno66. Story time: The Worst High Blood Sugar I've Had in a WhileWelcome to this week’s podcast! Today I’m getting vulnerable with you again and sharing one of the worst high blood sugar days that I've had in a while. In this story-time style episode, I will debrief you on exactly what happened and how Trista, one of the wonderful coaches at Risely, helped me realize that it wasn’t just ONE issue but a combination of things that caused such high blood sugars. Whether intentional or unintentional, as T1Ds we are used to hiding the daily ups and downs that we experience from th...2023-05-3029 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno65. Nina Gelbke on Blood Sugar Perfectionism, Plant Based Nutrition, and Endurance Sports with T1DWe have our first ever Australian T1D guest today, Nina Gelbke. Nina developed a passion for nutrition after being diagnosed at age 9 and after struggling with an eating disorder throughout highschool. She is an accredited nutritionist and sports nutritionist (BHSc), CrossFit trainer, and competitive athlete. Her aim as a plant-based nutritionist and fitness coach is to educate, support and empower her clients with food. In this episode we talk about...Her struggle with blood sugar perfectionism - what helped her change her mindset and how it’s st...2023-05-2343 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno64. The Shocking News of Getting Discharged from the Airforce because of T1D and What Came Next with Neil GreathouseI cannot wait for you to listen to today’s episode with special guest, Neil Greathouse! Neil is a board-certified diabetes educator, director of the Bike Beyond documentary, filmmaker, and educator who provides daily videos about T1D through his Instagram @thebetes. He has also led seven mission trips to remote cities in Peru to provide diabetes supplies and education to the people there. He wasn’t always so active in the diabetes realm, though. In 1992, after spending four years, seven months, and 11 days in training for th...2023-05-1649 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno63. Managing T1D, Celiac Disease, and PCOS: Insights from Janae CoxWe are celebrating all of the mothers today - especially those raising children with T1D! Our guest, Janae Cox, lives in Utah with her husband Kevin, and five children under fourteen. Her oldest, Kolbie, was diagnosed with T1D in July of 2020, then celiac disease shortly after. Janae is the founder of Clean Monday Meals and also has celiac disease and polycystic ovarian syndrome.In this episode, we discuss...How a traumatic low blood sugar incident with Kolbie sent her into helicopter-mom m...2023-05-0943 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno62. What I Eat to Maintain an A1C Below 6.0 and 80% Time in Range with T1DThis week I’m diving into the topic of diet and improving your relationship with food as a type one. I’ll be sharing the five foundational components of my T1D nutrition philosophy and getting a bit personal with my diet, background, and where I've been with my relationship with food.Navigating food with T1D can be overwhelming, so if you…Are confused by the extreme ways of eating being pushed within the communityWant to eat what you like without your blood sugars sufferingWish...2023-05-0240 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno61. Essential Tips for Newly Diagnosed Adult T1Ds with Risely Coach Emily PetersonToday’s episode is specifically for community members who have been newly diagnosed with type one diabetes. There's no definitive cutoff of when you are no longer “newly diagnosed,” but I will say that this episode is a must-listen if you’ve been diagnosed in the last three or so years. My co-host and guest today is Risely Health Coach Emily Peterson! Emily was diagnosed with T1D two and a half years ago and lives in the Dallas Fort Worth area with her husband Corbin. Fun fact: they're both paragliding pilots! This...2023-04-2554 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno60. Overcoming Misdiagnosis, Burnout, and Reclaiming Your Life with T1DToday, we are chatting with our guest DCB graduate Amy Balch. Amy lives in Minnesota with her husband, Jake. She is a senior visual designer at a software development company and runs a food blog called The Delectable Diabetic. Amy was diagnosed with T1D eight years ago when she was 22 years old.In this episode, Amy shares a very personal story about how after going to the doctor for a UTI, she was misdiagnosed as a type two diabetic. She went three years before receiving the correct diagnosis. ...2023-04-1849 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno59. What Every Parent Needs to Know About the Early Days of a Child’s T1D DiagnosisToday’s episode with Abby Cooper our Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Coaching Specialist at Risely, is dedicated exclusively to parents and caregivers of children with T1D! At Risely, Abby helps individuals and parents of T1D kids navigate diabetes so that they can feel more confident and have more peace of mind with the numbers, food, hormones, and all of the factors that often feel very overwhelming.Abby and her family live just outside of Nashville, Tennessee. In 2019, Abby's son, Shay was diagnosed with T1D a...2023-04-1345 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno58. From Addiction to T1D Diagnosis: Jay Maryniak’s Story of Overcoming ChallengesToday on the podcast we have a very special guest: entrepreneur and personal trainer Jay Maryniak! Jay is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict who got sober back in 2005. Fitness was one of the things that helped save Jay and put his life in a positive direction. He was diagnosed with T1D as an adult at the age of 28 but didn’t let that stop him from continuing to challenge himself and help other people.Jay is the founder of JTM FIT INC. His online tra...2023-04-1152 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno57. The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Your Menstrual Cycle and T1DToday we are talking about one of my favorite educational topics, the menstrual cycle and its impact on type one diabetes. Female hormonal fluctuations have a huge impact on insulin sensitivity, but most menstruators are not directly taught this about T1D. In this episode, I’ll discuss: The main differences in women and men’s hormonal makeup and the impact that has on diabetes management. The system I created for myself that has also served as a blueprint for supporting our clients at Risely to understand menstrual cycle and blo...2023-04-0425 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno56. How This T1D RN Achieved 90%+ Time in Range and Healed Her Relationship to T1DI’m so excited for you to listen to today’s episode with my friend Bridget Rueter! Bridget works in healthcare as a Registered Nurse. She’s 27 years old and was diagnosed with type one at the age of six. Bridget is a graduate of Risley's Spring 2022 Decide and Conquer Group Coaching Program. This past year, she's completely shifted her mindset and relationship with diabetes from a place of isolation and frustration to community and acceptance. Before the DCB, Bridget had never been below a 6.8 A1C. Three months after, she lowered it to a 6.2...2023-03-2857 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno55. Separating Your Self Worth from Diabetes with Diabetics Doing Things Founder Rob HoweI am so excited for this week’s episode with Rob Howe! Rob was one of my very first online diabetes friend turned real-life friend. Fun fact: Rob’s podcast was one of the first I ever got invited to speak on and share my story about living with diabetes back in 2016.If you don’t know Rob, he was diagnosed with type one at the age of 16. He founded his podcast Diabetics Doing Things in 2015 and now has over 1.8 million downloads in 70 countries. He is also the co-founder of Recreation Dallas and a former...2023-03-211h 05

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno54. “911 was called - I was in a diabetic coma” : The story of being saved and saving herself with Karen Cajuste-SmithThis week, Lauren sits down with past graduate of Risley Coaching, Kaycee to share her story about how she went from a diabetic coma to a place of T1D empowerment and confidence that she never thought was possible.We talk about...How her boys saved her from a near-death experienceHow she includes her two sons in her treatments and educates them on diabetesHow hitting rock bottom made it clear that she could no longer go on managing her diabetes the way she’d been....2023-03-1435 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno53. Essential Nutrition Tips for Kids with Type 1 DiabetesNutrition is an essential yet overwhelming part of navigating diabetes, whether you have it or are a caregiver of someone who has it. We meet a lot of parents who want to know: What is the best way to approach food with their T1D child? In this episode, we:Break down the most common nutrition philosophies for T1Ds Dive into the pros and cons of implementing those philosophies with T1D kidsDiscuss five tips that parents can use to let their kids enjoy their li...2023-03-0725 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno52. The Key to Meditation and a Non-Judgemental Outlook with T1D Sam TullmanToday we have Sam Tullman on the show! Sam was diagnosed with T1D at age 8, is a meditation guide, and is the co-founder of Diabetes Sangha, an online community dedicated to meditation and mindfulness practices for people with Diabetes, focusing on Type one Diabetics.In this episode we discuss...How football led to meditation and how it helped him when it felt like his life was falling apartPracticing meditation as a tool for managing all of the emotions that come with living with diabetesCurrent...2023-02-2853 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno51. An Honest Conversation About T1D Avoidance, Anxiety, and Finding Inner Peace with T1D Carli MillerWith us today is Carli 3.0! She’s confident, empowered, and trusting of her body.Carli is from Canada, was diagnosed 20 years ago when she was seven years old and is a manager at a daycare where she works with kids. I first met Carly back in August 2022 when she applied for one-on-one coaching at Risely with an 8.7 A1C after she had gotten it down already on her own from a 12.0 in 2019.We dive into each phase of Carli’s journey with T1D along with…How it’s n...2023-02-2145 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno50. How to Create Consistent Momentum When You’re Trying to Improve Your Diabetes with Helen DownhamWe're doing something a little different for today's episode! Helen completed Risely’s A1C Shift Method self-paced course and reduced her average blood sugar from 216/12.0 to 180/10.0. She recently joined the January 2023 DCB group coaching and is in the middle of her coaching journey.We discuss...How managing diabetes as a child influenced her decisions as an adultGoing from ignoring her diabetes in her early 20's to getting a CGM and realizing her numbers weren't predictablePerfectionism versus having standards for yourselfShifting your fo...2023-02-1437 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno49. 4-Tier Approach to Lower A1C and Increase Time in Range for Type 1 DiabetesWelcome to this week’s podcast, and happy February! In this episode, I discuss a concept I came up with for T1Ds that we can use to transform and become empowered by our diabetes. This concept is inspired by Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and has four levels. From the bottom up, these levels are… Self-prioritization and Union of DiabetesAutonomy and Trusting Yourself Regulating EmotionsConsistency, Repetition, and AdaptabilityListen to this episode to learn how to work through these levels to lower your A1C and...2023-02-0733 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno48. Supporting Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: Transition Tips with Christina RothToday, we have Christina Roth on the show! Christina is the CEO of the Diabetes Link, formally known as the College Diabetes Network. The Diabetes Link is a national nonprofit organization that specializes in helping teens and young adults navigate their diabetes. They have served an estimated 12,000 young adults nationwide with peer support, expert resources, scholarships, and more!Christina has been living with type one diabetes for over 20 years. The isolation she felt as a college student with T1D inspired her to create The Diabetes Link in 2009 as a way to address the...2023-01-3136 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno47. How Culture Affects Food and Diabetes Management: Insights from Diana Mesa, RDIn this week’s episode, we have Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Diana Mesa on the pod! Diana has a passion for practicing from a non-diet approach to address the impact of insulin resistance, gut health, and stress on her patients’ health and blood sugars. She helps her clients connect with their intuition and apply mindfulness to their relationship with food and body while enjoying the foods they grew up eating. There’s so much to learn in this conversation.In this episode, we discuss…Patt...2023-01-2452 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno46. How to Tactically Bounce Back from Low Blood Sugar IncidentsWelcome to this week’s podcast! Today I’m getting really vulnerable with you and sharing my experience with one of the worst low blood sugars I’ve had in years. Along with this story, I’ll provide three tips that I’ve learned throughout my diabetes journey to help you bounce back from these types of low blood sugar incidents. Whether intentional or unintentional, as T1Ds we are used to hiding the daily ups and downs that we experience from the people around us. This is part of why it can fee...2023-01-1723 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno45. Overcoming Perfection in Parenting with the World’s Worst Diabetes Mom Stacey SimmsOur guest today is the wonderful Stacey Simms. This episode is absolute gold for parents and caregivers of kids and teens with type one diabetes. You may already know Stacey if you listen to the Diabetes Connections Podcast. She is a podcast host, award-winning broadcaster and speaker, as well as the author of two diabetes parenting books The World's Worst Diabetes Mom and Still the World's Worst Diabetes Mom.Stacey’s son Benny was diagnosed with T1D in December of 2006, one month before he...2023-01-1046 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno44. How to Break Negative Cycles with Your Diabetes ManagementHappy New Year and welcome to the very first episode of the Reclaim Your Rise podcast for 2023! We are starting off strong with DCB graduate Tess Jablon on the show today. Tess was diagnosed with type one diabetes 30 years ago at the age of seven and later also received a PCOS diagnosis, which, if you weren’t already aware, happens to about one in four T1D women. Before enrolling in Risley's Deciding Conquer Group Coaching Bootcamp, Tess was feeling stuck in a cycle of negativity and the belief that she...2023-01-0359 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno43. My 5-Part Process for Setting Yourself Up for Success in 2023Hello everyone and welcome back to the show! After a three-week break, we are back and just in time to reflect on 2022 and set our intentions for 2023. Change doesn’t always have to be hard. The five-part process that I share with you in this episode will allow you to set intentions around what you can control, and also leave room for the things that you can’t necessarily control. I’ve practiced this process for end-of-the-year reflections and intention-setting since 2016 and know that it’s going to help set you up for success in all the...2022-12-2728 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno42. The Art of Adaptation with T1D Amputee and Keynote Speaker Chris RudenIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by a super inspirational guest, Chris Ruden! Chris Ruden is an amputee, Type 1 diabetic record-holding powerlifter, keynote speaker, and disabled model featured on The Rock's hit TV show "Titan Games." From hiding his disability for almost 20 years to being one of the most highly sought-after keynote speakers, Chris helps people see their world without limits.We covered a lot in today's episode, including…Accepting responsibility of your outcomesThe true meaning of embracing your difference vs. blending How...2022-11-2952 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno41. Mindful Holiday Eating Tips for Better Blood Sugar ManagementThis week we’re coming to you with a short and sweet episode about a topic that can be a bit overwhelming when it comes to managing your T1D – mindful holiday eating and how it affects your blood sugars. It can be hard to navigate the balance of food, insulin, and feeling present during this time of the year. In this episode, I share five specific strategies to help you operate more proactively throughout the next few months of celebrations. I hope these tips help enable you to create space for yourse...2022-11-1522 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno40. Diversity and Equitable Care in Diabetes Healthcare with Grace SilverioToday we have Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and Certified Case Manager Grace Silverio on the show to talk about her experience with diabetes education and her work with Diversity In Diabetes.Diversity In Diabetes is a 5013c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating awareness and providing solutions to end health disparities and the lack of representation in the diabetes space.Grace has been a registered nurse for over 14 years and is currently a Solution Sales Consultant for Teladoc Health and the subject matter expert for Whole Person care including...2022-11-0831 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno39. My 22nd Diabetes Anniversary with My Dad, Peter BongiornoOn November 1st, 2000, 22 years ago today, I was diagnosed with type one diabetes. To help me reflect and celebrate my diaversary, I’ve brought on a very special guest, my dad, Peter Bongiorno. I’m really excited for you all to meet my dad because we're extremely close and I admire him for so many reasons. (I think you’ll see why when you listen to his episode…)My dad is a personal injury and criminal defense attorney by career, as well as a motivational speaker, actor, writer, and director. 2022-11-011h 01

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno38. Eating Disorders and Body Image Struggles in Type 1 Diabetes: What You Need to KnowIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by therapist and childhood friend Lily Thrope!Lily Thrope, LCSW specializes in supporting individuals who experience anxiety, disordered eating, low self-esteem, relationship stress, and LGBTQIA-related issues. Through her work, Lily helps her clients find the confidence to face these issues and find ways to live their happiest and most authentic lives.In this intimate convo, we talk about…Why people with T1D might have a predisposition to struggle with disordered eatingWhat the term “Food Freedom” means for...2022-10-251h 00

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno37. How to Achieve 6.4 A1C and 95% Time in Range with Practical Life DesignIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by a Risely one-on-one coaching program graduate, Timo Stosius! Timo is 27 years old and has been living with type one diabetes for 15 years. He's a designer and super successful entrepreneur from Germany and co-founded Sdui, an education tech startup that builds operating systems for digital and modern education.In this convo, we talk about…How Timo went from a 7.4 A1C with 68% time and range to a 6.4 A1C with 90% plus time and range. What it was like...2022-10-1855 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno36. How Health Coaching Complements Healthcare for Type 1 Diabetes with Leigh-Ann WebsterToday, we have a very special guest on the pod, Leigh-Ann Webster! Leigh-Ann is the Executive Director for the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), which has collaborated with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) since 2016 to provide a robust board certification examination to qualify health coaches. Leigh-Ann has over 20 years of experience in marketing and communications and is a certified personal trainer.In this episode we discuss… The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching’s mission How to get a USMLE Board Certifi...2022-10-1143 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno35. How to: Dating with DiabetesThis week we’re coming to you with a short and sweet episode all about dating with diabetes. This topic was inspired by a recent message I received on Instagram that made me want to reach through the screen and hug the person who sent it. The message said, “I’m devastated. My boyfriend just broke up with me because I was diagnosed with type one diabetes.” In this episode, I share three things you need to know if you have T1D and are in a spot where you’re wondering...2022-10-0417 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno34. I Got Married! Wedding Day Recap with my Bridesmaid and HusbandComing to you today with an extra special life update episode. I got married! I recorded this podcast with my best friend and Bridesmaid, Allison Cucci after my honeymoon so I could give you a full wedding debrief. ⁣Make sure you listen to the end of the episode because my husband Kris joins us for a rapid-fire Q+A 💍🔥Allison and I have been best friends since we were 15, so who better to interview me about one of the most special days of my entire life?!I answer all of he...2022-09-271h 07

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno33. Powerlifting and Writing Books for T1D Kids with Ginger VieiraToday, we have one of the OG online diabetes content creators, Ginger Vieira on the show! Ginger has lived with T1D since the age of 13 and also lives with celiac disease, fibromyalgia, and hypothyroidism. She began sharing her journey with type one diabetes in 2010 through YouTube, Twitter, and freelance writing. She's written about a range of topics over the years, including pregnancy, emotional eating, and diabetes burnout. She was also a former competitive powerlifter and is the author of six books for people living with diabetes. In this episode we...2022-09-2050 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno32. Top 5 Mental Health Struggles for People with Type 1 DiabetesThis week we’re coming to you with a short, sweet, and to-the-point episode about the top five reasons why so many people with diabetes struggle with their mental health.We can talk about the glycemic index, diet, and exercise all day long, but the biggest thing that is going to create the most change in how you're experiencing your life with T1D is improving your mental health. In this episode, I’ll discuss…Tangible ways that you can decrease the stress and anxiety that surrounds your di...2022-09-1318 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno31. Ninja Warrior Finalist Katie Bone on Competing with Type 1 DiabetesIt’s not every day that we have a Ninja Warrior on the show! A few weeks ago, 16-year-old Katie Bone stepped on national TV, proudly displaying her Omnipod and Dexcom on both triceps, ready to compete. Katie was diagnosed with type one diabetes when she was 11 years old. The first question she asked the doctor was, “When can I climb?” Since her diagnosis, she has competed in the USA Climbing Youth National Championships, American Ninja Warrior Junior, and most recently, the adult version of American Ninja Warrior. In t...2022-09-0634 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno30. The Reality of Getting Diagnosed with T1D as an AdultGetting diagnosed with T1D is tough at any age but today on the podcast we are talking with Coach Stacy Morse about the specific challenges of being diagnosed as an adult.Stacy was diagnosed with type one diabetes as an adult at the age of 36. She had already established her life as a wife, a mom, and a professional. T1D was not part of her identity and she struggled to learn how to care for her health while also caring for her two young kids, working full time, and living the life s...2022-08-3041 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno29. From 30% to 70% time in range with T1D Jen CostelloWe have a complete lady boss on the show today, Jennifer Costello! Jen was diagnosed with type one at the age of 34 at the peak of her career. She was really mad, angry, and resentful of the diagnosis for a while. Having perfectionism be a thread that ran through her entire life, she couldn't understand why diabetes wasn't playing by the normal life rules of - “if I just apply myself, I'll be able to crush it.”I've been able to bear witness to Jen's inspiring transformation through worki...2022-08-2354 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno28. What To Do When You’ve Hit Rock Bottom with Your Diabetes ft. Cecily RomanowskiIn this week’s episode I’m joined by a very special guest, Decide and Conquer Bootcamp graduate Cecily Romanowski.Cecily has lived with type one diabetes for 17 years and spent 15 of those years feeling completely overwhelmed and defeated. She had the mindset that no matter what she did or how hard she tried, her numbers would not improve.In this episode, Cecily goes deep. She shares the guilt, fear, and anxiety that she’s experienced around not being able to control her diabetes and how it took hitting rock bottom...2022-08-1644 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno27. 3 Key Steps to Transform Your Type 1 Diabetes ManagementAs we dive into this week’s episode, I want you to ask yourself this question: If you want to have a radically different experience than you are having right now, what would that require of you today?We’re not talking about quick fixes here, we’re talking about slowing down, doing the mindset work, and really tuning into the deeper roots of where you need to shift your focus.So, if you're ready, I’m going to share with you the three most important things that I believe you must do to tr...2022-08-0920 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno26. Overcoming Fear of Hypoglycemia and T1D AnxietyIn this week’s episode I’m joined by Decide and Conquer Bootcamp January 2022 graduate Cristiana Silva. Cristiana is 29 years old and has lived with type one diabetes for 18 years. Before Cristiana joined the DCB, she had a debilitating fear of lows. This fear created intense anxiety that not only impacted her relationships but also detracted from her overall quality of life. We discuss her transformation along with…Her process of increasing her time in range from below 50% to 70% The moment that pushed her over the edge...2022-08-0248 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno25. The Krueger Sisters on Life in a Family with 6 T1D SiblingsIn this episode for moms, dads, and caregivers of T1D kids, I’m joined by not one, but TWO guests: sisters and TikTok stars Bellé and Ana Krueger!Bellé and Ana are two out of eight siblings from Wisconsin. Six out of the eight siblings all live with type one diabetes. This episode is a fascinating look into the benefits and unexpected challenges of growing up with T1D siblings. We discuss… The Krueger family tree and the different timelines of T1D diagnosesHow rela...2022-07-2835 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno24. Overcoming Limitations in the Healthcare System as T1Ds with Endocrinologist Dr. Sandra SobelIn this week’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Sandra Sobel, our first ever doctor on the show! Dr. Sandra Indacochea Sobel is an Endocrinologist with additional board certifications in Lifestyle Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Dr. Sobel's clinical interests are in conditions of insulin resistance, including type one and type two diabetes management, obesity management, metabolic syndrome, and pre-diabetes. She is passionate about women's health, including the management of diabetes during pregnancy, PCOS, and menopause.Dr. Sobel is also the CEO of Summon Health, a direct endocrine clinic in Pit...2022-07-2655 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno23. Tangible Steps to Focus on at Every A1C LevelThe topic of today’s episode really lights me up. It’s not just talking about A1C in general that lights me up but more so diving into the tangible steps to focus on at every level.Here’s the thing: Everyone has their unique, personal journey with diabetes, AND… in the past 7 years of working with T1Ds, I’ve learned that many of us have similar experiences and challenges while trying to lower our A1Cs. So, in this episode we're going to discuss exactly where your focus needs to be based...2022-07-1927 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno22. Type One Diabetes Birth Story with Jess Bonilla Part 2This week, I’m so excited to welcome Risely Coach Jess Bonilla back on the show to share the highly anticipated part 2 of her pregnancy journey with us. I know that we left you hanging on part one, but there was just so much for Jess to share. Get excited to pick up right where we left off!In this episode, Jess shares her full birth story including… How she prepared for the hospital and what she brought with her (hello snacks!) What her blood sugars...2022-07-1257 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno21. Increasing Insulin Sensitivity Through Nutrition and Exercise with Diana Licalzi and Jose TejeroIn this week’s episode, I'm doing something a little outside the box here because I’m joined by the co-founders of Reversing T2D, Diana Licalzi Maldonado and Jose Tejero. Diana and Jose specialize in type two diabetes and pre-diabetes. Over the past year, we've built such an organic relationship over the similarities between managing type one and managing type two. Diana is a Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator with a Masters in Nutrition. Jose is an Exercise Physiologist with a degree in Exercise Science. This is a great episode to send to any famil...2022-07-051h 02

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno20. Ask Lauren Anything #2Today's episode is very special because it marks our 20th episode of the podcast! Each week since we’ve started the show I've truly looked forward to recording these episodes and love that we're learning, growing, and rising above our diabetes together as a community. I couldn't do this without you! This 20th episode is centered around YOU. I answer questions that I've received lately on Instagram about A1C and blood sugar specifically. The Risely team and I also put together a GIVEAWAY! One person is going to have the chance to win an e...2022-06-2830 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno19. Calming Fears Around T1D Pregnancy with Jess Bonilla Part 1This week, I'm excited to have Jess Bonilla back on the show to share her pregnancy journey with us. Jess is a Nationally Certified Health Coach and the Director of Coaching at Risely. She was the very first co-host on the pod (listen to episode 2 if you haven't already). You may have heard that T1D makes pregnancy high-risk or have felt fearful of being pregnant with diabetes. If you are thinking about motherhood in the near future and want to hear more about Jess's pregnancy journey with diabetes, you will want to listen t...2022-06-211h 01

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno18. Sustainable T1D parenting with CherylIn this episode for moms, dads, and caregivers of T1D kids, I’m joined by Cheryl, our first parent client alumni to come on the podcast live! Cheryl and her husband, Sean went through our group coaching program for parents in the summer of 2021. Their son Owen, was diagnosed with T1D at the age of two. In this episode, I catch up with Cheryl and hear about how her family of four is doing since the program wrapped. Get ready because this episode is jam-packed!We discuss… How Owen’s A1C we...2022-06-1639 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno17. Unlearning perfectionism with T1D Dietician Bridget WoodIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by Bridget Wood to discuss forming a healthy relationship with food as T1Ds. We dive into our own personal histories with food, struggles with perfectionism, and our relationship with food now. Bridget is a licensed dietician, nutritionist, and CDCES based in Nevada who has been living with type one diabetes since she was a senior in high school. In this episode, we talk about… Questioning our beliefs surrounding food and T1DFinding that fine line between having in-range blood sugars an...2022-06-1448 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno16. The #1 Thing To Do To Lower Your A1CIn today’s episode, I’m boiling down everything I’ve observed in 7 years of coaching people impacted by T1D into one essential takeaway.In my experience, there is this ONE thing that is at the base of every T1D transformation, no matter who the person is, when they were diagnosed, or what their story is. I've seen it for myself and I've witnessed it for every single one of our clients here at Risely. Today, I’m sharing the number one thing that YOU can do to lower your A1C. I...2022-06-0721 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno15. The Top 10 Questions We Get From Parents of T1D KidsIn this week’s bi-weekly episode focused on parents and caregivers of children with type one diabetes, Risely’s Family Program head coach Trista Johnson returns to the podcast to answer the top 10 questions we get from parents of T1D kids. We talk about… How to identify and understand a pattern with your child’s blood sugars, even when their bodies are ever changing How to treat lows while reducing rebound highsHow to navigate your own self-care as a caregiverHow to get your child to actually...2022-06-0249 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno14. Bachelorette Party Low Down (Blood Sugars & All the Deets!)Coming to you today with a special life update episode! I recorded this podcast the Monday after my bachelorette party so I could give you all the details of the weekend and how I celebrated - T1D style. I am seriously so grateful for being at a place with my type one diabetes that I can actually enjoy all these wedding festivities without diabetes getting in the way.⁣ This weekend was a quintessential storm of ALL the factors that make it hard to be in control including…Zero routineEating all d...2022-05-3128 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno13. T1D Research Updates from DRI CEO Sean KramerIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by a very special guest, the CEO of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, Sean Kramer. DRI is the largest and most comprehensive research center solely dedicated to curing diabetes. As the chief executive officer, Sean oversees the strategic and operational responsibilities of the company and drives the mission to provide the Diabetes Research Institute with the funds needed to discover a cure. Sean brings more than two decades of fundraising success and experience to DRI. And, as a fourth-generation diabetic and a father to three girls, Sean i...2022-05-2452 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno12. No One Right Way to Raise T1D Kids: An Intimate Conversation with Two ParentsIn this week’s bi-weekly episode focused on parents and caregivers of kids with type one diabetes, I’m throwing it back to an insightful zoom interview I did last year with two parents of T1D kids, Doug and Lacey. I coached both families for over two years, and their growth in mindset and managing numbers has been tremendous. I can’t wait to share their journeys with you. Doug lives in Connecticut with his wife, Gina, and their two kids. His daughter Sabrina was diagnosed at nine and is now 13. Lacy lives in Chicago with he...2022-05-1950 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno11. Megan Baumley on her transformation from T1D death sentence to holistic empowermentIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by Megan Baumley to discuss how her relationship with T1D transformed from feeling like her diagnosis was a death sentence to finding empowerment through a holistic approach.Megan was diagnosed with T1D right before her 18th birthday. Before joining Risely’s Decide & Conquer Bootcamp in 2021, she was all or nothing with her diabetes, super anxious about her health, embarrassed by her numbers, and afraid to admit that she needed help. Listen to learn how Megan not only accepted her diabetes but also...2022-05-1747 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno10. Why I’m making space to slow down, how to come back to center when you’re stressed out, and what happens when you don’t listen to your body.Coming to you today with a special BONUS episode! I followed my intuition one morning and recorded this very raw, unplanned episode because this topic is something I am personally facing right now, which made me think others might be going through something similar. In today’s show, I open up about my past experiences with stress, including…👉 the times that my body has been completely out of balance👉 the consequences I faced after ignoring my body’s signals👉 and what it took for me to shift from pushing through to slowing down 2022-05-1335 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno9. Why Health Coaching is a Game Changer for T1D ManagementHave you ever been curious about what health coaching is? Today’s episode is dedicated to answering that question in depth. You will learn… What health coaching provides that’s different from the medical fieldHow a health coach can supplement traditional health careWhy health coaching is such a game changer for T1D management You will hear empowering client stories from the Risely team that demonstrate the power of health coaching. Additionally, I’ll share with you five top reasons why health coaching should be consider...2022-05-1037 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno8. The diabetes complications parents of T1D kids might not be thinking aboutIn this week’s bi-weekly episode focused on parents and caregivers of kids with type one diabetes, I’m joined by Trista Johnson.A nationally board-certified health coach on the Risely team, Trista cares deeply about helping parents and kids feel competent, capable, and calm living with type one diabetes. Trista was diagnosed at the age of four, and her work as an educator and learning specialist naturally led her into the role as head coach in our family group coaching programs. She loves to meet families wherever they’re at on their journey and su...2022-05-0550 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno7. Navigating Shame and Vulnerability with Jehan Arafa TappeIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by Jehan Arafa Tappe to discuss navigating shame and vulnerability with type one diabetes. Jehan was diagnosed with T1D at ten years old and is now a coach on the Risely team. For a long time, Jehan would put on a happy face for family and friends when in reality, she was suffering on the inside and was struggling with her relationship with diabetes. In this episode, she shares the story of a secret that she's held onto for 23 years that she on...2022-05-0339 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno6. Ask Me Anything Part 1Today’s episode is an extra fun one because it’s a collaboration with all of you listeners! I opened up a Q+A on Instagram and chose 6 questions to dive into on the podcast.We get into topics like: Taking the textbook information you’re told and customizing it to your bodyRelationship with food and weight loss as a T1DCommunicating your needs with your support systemExercise and knowing your body’s patternsSpontaneity and blood sugar managementResetti...2022-04-2631 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno5. 5 Mindset Reframes for Parents of T1D KidsThis is the very first episode dedicated exclusively to parents and caregivers of children with type one diabetes.At least two times a month on Thursdays, I'll be posting these special family-based episodes where I’ll share as much education, tools, and strategies that can not only help you shift your relationship with diabetes but also your child's relationship with diabetes. These episodes will be under 30 minutes so that you can listen while you're doing chores, driving to work, or dropping your kids off at school. In this debut family epi...2022-04-2122 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno4. How to Navigate T1D Stress and Anxiety with Psychologist Dr. DumontIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Elana Dumont to discuss mental health and Type 1 Diabetes. Dr. Elana Dumont is a NY State licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children, teens, and adults with mood and anxiety disorders. She was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was 22 years old and is a passionate member of Risely’s Advisory Board. Elana and I discuss essential topics surrounding mental health and Type 1 Diabetes, such as the acceptance process of getting diagnosed as an adult, navigating anxiety and stress while li...2022-04-1950 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno3. The Insulin Crisis in America with Pay or Die Filmmaker Scott RudermanIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by Scott Ruderman to discuss the insulin crisis in America. Scott was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2009. He is an award-winning filmmaker who has worked on documentary film projects for Netflix, BBC, Hulu, Discovery +, A&E, and HBO.Scott’s current film, PAY OR DIE, is a documentary that examines how the lives of type 1 diabetics in America are being threatened and lost due to insulin cost. This is a crucial conversation for us to be having as a community and raising awareness on. We also get int...2022-04-1243 min

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno2. Rethinking Diabetes: Discussing Mind, Body and Food beliefs with Jess BonillaThis week I’m sitting down with my first co-host on the pod Jessica Bonilla, Nationally Certified Health Coach and the Director of Coaching at Risely.This episode is full of so many juicy stories and takeaways for you. Jess and I share the synchronous story of how we met and started coaching together and the biggest belief blocks around exercise, nutrition, and diabetes that we see in our clients and have personally experienced ourselves. Jess also shares her history of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 15 and how sh...2022-04-051h 07

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno1. Welcome to the Reclaim Your Rise Podcast!Hello and welcome to the Reclaim Your Rise Podcast! Ever since the launch of Risely, we’ve wanted to give you MORE. In this debut episode, I share why I started this podcast and how it’s going to help you with your blood sugars and beyond.If you don’t know me, I am the CEO and Founder of Risely Health, where our team is challenging the current healthcare system and the world of diabetes management through innovative health coaching programs and online educational classes. I have navigated type 1 diabet...2022-03-2911 min