Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno

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123. PCOS, bandaid vs root cause health care, and how birth control impacts blood sugar Jun 11, 2024

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Elisabeth DiDonato is a coach on the Risely team and a dietitian with an extensive background in holistic health. In this episode, she’s sharing her personal and professional experience with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), PCOS + type one diabetes, inflammation, herbs and much more. If you’ve struggled with symptoms on (or getting off of) birth control or are trying to get to the root cause of your hormonal imbalances, this is a must-listen.

Time Stamps:

(04:01) Her T1D and PCOS diagnosis stories
(06:16) Mental health & birth control
(07:40) Her deep dive into integrative functional medicine
(09:02) Why is birth control used as a bandaid for PCOS?
(11:24) Discovering which form of PCOS she has
(14:06) How the pill + PCOS influenced her T1D
(18:57) Insulin sensitivity throughout the 4 menstrual cycle phases
(21:18) “It took my body time to get here so it will take time to get back to where it’s supposed to be.”
(22:06) Getting off birth control + tips + resources
(25:25) How Elisabeth has gotten back to balance
(27:23) Listening to your gut/intuition with nutrition
(32:22) Different forms of hunger
(36:48) The unseen impact of stress on your period
(39:05) 3 top herbs to support PCOS and hormonal rebalancing
(43:35) Why people diss functional medicine
(45:51) The body is a whole
(46:47) Listener question - testosterone and not bulking
(51:08) Cardio, exercise, and stress for symptom management
(53:08) Gaining confidence to advocate for holistic medicine with your doctor

What to do now:

Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.
The doors are open for Risely’s Group Coaching Program for T1D women. Apply now and talk to our team HERE.
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Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.

122. Prioritizing Diabetes Even When You Don’t Want To + 3 Tips for Time in Range Jun 04, 2024

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With 37 years of T1D under her belt, our guest Karen Baumgartner shares her journey and the lessons she's learned along the way. The most challenging period for her was the decade after her children's birth when she had to re-learn how to prioritize her health. As a DCB graduate, Karen provides 3 practical tips that helped her increase her time in range from 60% to 75%. We also discuss strategies for overcoming your resistance to making time for diabetes.

Time Stamps:

(03:21) Making herself and her diabetes a priority
(05:00) Deal with it (defensive) vs. handling it (offensive)
(07:09) Her first decades with T1D and how her relationship changed
(09:17) What her blood sugars looked like in childhood
(10:08) The struggle of her college years
(11:48) Resentment
(13:11) Why Risely’s group coaching program was the gamechanger
(16:20) Her positive pregnancy experience
(18:47) “I can’t mess these babies up”
(20:13) The grace of post-pregnancy diabetes management
(22:17) “You can manage yourself, and diabetes will follow”
(23:52) “I came into coaching wanting strategy, but, mindset”
(26:40) Before and After A1C Shift Method Course
(29:04) A T1D community & ammo
(33:20) Sustainable time in range
(34:46) Her 3 tactical tips for time in range
(36:36) The resistance to taking the time for diabetes

What to do now:

Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.
The doors are open for our Decide and Conquer Group Coaching Program for T1D women. Apply now and talk to our team HERE.
Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.

121. The Revolutionary Innovation in Pump Technology with Xeris x Beta Bionics May 28, 2024

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This feels like science fiction, but it’s true! The conversation you’re about to hear is about the next innovation in pump technology that is going to revolutionize management for people using insulin. I’m joined by Xeris Pharmaceuticals CEO Paul Edick and Beta Bionics CEO Sean Saint a week after they announced a collaboration to develop a bi-hormonal pump that has both insulin and glucagon.

Time Stamps:

(02:45) Paul’s background and role at Xeris
(04:34) Sean’s background and role at Beta Bionics
(06:16) How this epic collaboration came to be
(08:33) Xeris on rescue glucagon
(10:05) “We’re not there yet, but we’ll do it together”
(10:41) The spirit of innovation
(11:25) What hasn’t this been done before?
(13:05) “But what’s going to happen to Gvoke pen?”
(14:40) What can people get excited about?
(16:00) The burden impact
(16:57) The gas and brake
(17:50) How is this different than AID delivery systems?
(20:05) The extreme fear of low blood sugar
(22:00) Anticipating possibilities and blocks
(23:22) When we can expect this and FDA approval
(26:51) Innovating in spite of a cure
(30:24) Saving lives

What to do now:

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Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.

120. Diabetes and Business Unsliced with Pizza Man Mike Bausch May 21, 2024

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My 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!

Time Stamps:

(05:22) Lauren’s burning question: does water really make the pizza?
(07:11) Mike’s childhood
(08:28) Mike’s diagnosis story and peeing out the window
(10:05) Training for Officer Candidacy School while ignoring diabetes symptoms
(16:00) You can do anything you set your mind to
(18:30) How pizza came into his life
(20:13) What does he attribute his success to?
(20:56) “Don’t be a wallflower, do the worm”
(21:54) His struggles to manage diabetes and his weight
(24:46) Slowing down and hiring a coach for the first time
(30:20) “I don’t feel Lauren, I do”
(32:48) Men and talking about their feelings
(36:04) How he intentionally manages his diabetes now
(41:03) Alcohol + blood sugars
(43:07) The slippery slope of “You can do whatever you want”
(45:00) Mike’s favorite protein hack
(46:22) Knowing what you value
(47:40) The dopamine shift
(50:02) Pushing himself as an entrepreneur

What to do now:

Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.
Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.
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Check out Mike’s website, books, and more here getunsliced.com or find him on Instagram @mikeybausch

119. T1D + Thyroid Health with Dr. Sandra Sobel May 14, 2024

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Thyroid 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) Hypothyroidism
(14:10) Hyperthyroidism
(14:32) Statistics on thyroid disease and autoimmune disorder
(17:36) Signs & Symptoms of Hypothyroidism in women
(19:57) A word of caution on diagnosis
(20:34) Vacation
(24:00) Hashimotos Disease
(26:00) Thyroid Studies
(28:17) Preventing hypothyroidism & lifestyle
(32:10) Preventative care & blue zones
(35:00) The problem of cardiometabolic disease & younger generations
(35:38) Sleep and time perspective in the US
(37:58) Cortisol, sleep, and the thyroid
(40:10) Overemphasizing exercise and nutrition
(42:14) Sleep, stress mitigation, and healthy social engagements
(44:44) How to approach a Hashimoto diagnosis
(46:56) How to lessen thyroid disorder symptoms once medicated
(49:53) Whole foods defined
(53:18) Normal TSH, Slightly free T4
(57:00) Biotin and supplements
(58:38) Is there a connection between T1D, thyroid disorder, and blood sugar?

What to do now:

Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.
Sign up for our upcoming Masterclass: The Blueprint to Your Best A1C Yet
Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.
Find Dr. Sobel on Instagram HERE
Listen to Dr. Sobel on Episode 24.

118. The 15 Minute Golden Rule to Lower Your A1C May 07, 2024

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This episode is for anyone who has been struggling to lower their A1C. Learn just how Risely’s methodology works through 3 unique case studies, plus the “golden rule” that will change how you think about reaching your A1C goal. I’ve also got 5 questions to ask yourself to apply this rule effectively + I announce details on our first workshop of the year, a FREE A1C Masterclass!

Time Stamps:

(01:48) The “uncoined” 15 min rule for A1C
(04:01) Focusing on outcome versus creating a road map
(06:04) Risely Client Case Study A - higher A1C
(07:02) Risely Client Case Study B - lower A1C
(08:06) Risely Client Case Study C - teenager
(10:05) The Golden Rule explained
(11:00) Why this rule matters
(12:50) 5 questions to ask yourself
(16:02) Implementation & knowing your patterns
(18:40) Announcing our FREE A1C Masterclass

What to do now:

Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.
Sign up for our upcoming Masterclass: The Blueprint to Your Best A1C Yet
Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.

117. T1D Hormones, Appetite, Insulin Sensitivity, and Weight Loss with Ginger Vieira Apr 30, 2024

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Today’s guest Ginger Vieira, tells us everything we need to know about the 5 hormones affected by T1D, which impact weight loss, appetite, and insulin sensitivity. We discuss each of these hormones in detail and the positive lifestyle choices we can make to work WITH our bodies instead of against them. We also candidly discuss using Ozempic for weight management in type ones. This is the stuff no one is taught at diagnosis!

Time Stamps:

(04:54) The “Sorority Terms” of cells
(6:40) Amalin hormone
(7:42) Glucagon hormone & the overproduction of glucose
(09:30) Weight management, hunger cues, & hormones
(12:00) The role of protein in your diet
(12:25) Glucagon continued
(12:45) Somatostatin hormone
(14:28) The liver and low blood sugar
(16:40) Pancreatic polypeptide hormone & insulin sensitivity
(22:08) Stress & basal insulin
(22:30) The misunderstanding of the “dawn phenomenon”
(23:49) Ghrelin hormone
(26:45) Why crash diets do not work with T1D
(27:42) Why lifestyle is crucial with T1D and caffeine’s effect
(28:44) The impact of exercise + insulin sensitivity
(31:13) Ozempic
(35:38) The importance of working with a coach while taking GLP 1 medication

What to do now:

Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.
Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.
Find Ginger @gingervieira.t1d and get her books HERE

116. Meet Coach Katarina + Learn Her Weekly T1D Workout Strategy Apr 23, 2024

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Meet Risely’s newest coach, Katarina Harmon! In an exercise-focused conversation, Katarina and I discuss blood sugar strategies based on workout type, what her workout week looks like, finding the root and motivation for habit change, and the diabetes support dynamic with her husband. She also begins the interview with what fellow Type 1 diabetic and singer Nick Jonas said that deeply impacted her.

Time Stamps:

(03:38) Meeting Nick Jonas and what he said that impacted her
(07:46) “It is what it is. How can I make the best out of it?”
(09:27) “My endo said ‘Things will never be easy for you.’ ”
(11:36) The role of Exercise Science in her T1D journey
(13:56) Nutrient timing, intuitive workouts & what her exercise week looks like
(14:50) Blood sugar tips for immediately following anaerobic and aerobic exercises
(16:40) Strong Man Competitor
(18:02) How workout type & muscle group focus affects blood sugar
(21:48) Factors that impact blood sugar + working out
(25:48) “If I need to take insulin or eat to do a workout, does it defeat the purpose of the workout?”
(27:33) Two-fers
(29:50) Identifying the root when you’re lacking motivation
(32:50) The outcome of body movement + food choices
(34:55) “What is your relationship to enough?”
(37:30) The Risely difference and the nuance of Type 1
(39:38) What tools/strategies create the most significant impact
(43:18) Tears: the DCB graduation call
(47:17) Diabetes support dynamic and her husband

What to do now:

Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.
The doors for the April Decide and Conquer Bootcamp - our signature group coaching program for women with T1D - are now open. Apply HERE.
Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.

115. Neil Greathouse: Reclaiming life with T1D "One Day at a Time" Apr 16, 2024

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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 book giveaway by following the instructions below!

Time Stamps:

(02:15) Diagnosis, Nick Jonas, 400 videos, and starting at Risely
(04:00) Bike Beyond documentary
(05:30) What keeps him motivated
(10:19) The power of validation
(12:10) “Don’t relay information. Figure out why it matters to people.”
(13:28) Making fun of yourself
(15:02) Social media as search engines
(16:10) Neil’s book - Type 1 Diabetes: One Day At a Time
(20:35) Making complex topics simple
(23:06) The power of sharing failures
(24:40) Noncompliance, anxiety, and compassion
(25:31) Information overload, motivation, and trust
(26:50) The comfort of having a coach with diabetes
(32:00) The power of asking questions
(41:44) Learning to trust yourself to make the right decisions
(44:15) “Diabetes isn’t the main character.”

What to do now:

Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.
Hear more of Neil’s story on Episode 64
Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.
NEIL’S BOOK GIVEAWAY: Rate the podcast, leave a review, take a screenshot of this episode and share on IG and tag @riselyhealth @lauren_bongiorno @neilgreathouse
Get Neil’s book HERE

114. Danica the Diabetic: "I don't live waiting for a cure" Apr 09, 2024

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As today’s guest says “I don't need to be told what to do, I need to be empowered to make my own choices.” Danica Collins is a scientist, Board-Certified Health and Well-Being Coach, and public speaker with 18 years lived experience with T1D. The throughline of the conversation is self efficacy, advocating for yourself, and education. From doing your research, to the time her CGM went out in an African jungle and she had to get back to basics, Danica is about empowering YOU to know your diabetes best. In an ever evolving tech world, Danica speaks to the importance of bringing research to your doctor as well as what she’s excited about for the future of AI and diabetes. We talk about diversity in health equity and the lack of diabetes education in other countries. Finally, we speak life into a shared vision of the not so far future where health coaching is a crucial part of our health system.

Time Stamps:

(03:48) Learning to advocate for yourself
(06:28) The challenges of being diagnosed at 14
(08:58) Self Efficacy
(11:18) From dentist dreams to healthcare scientist coach
(12:47) The challenge of doctors keeping up with the advancement of tech
(14:07) Bringing research and new tech to your doctor
(17:37) The exhaustion of self advocacy
(18:42) Feeling your best despite diabetes
(19:45) The constant evolution of fine-tuning your diabetes
(21:30) The time her CGM stopped working in African jungle
(23:55) Know your foundations without any tech
(24:50) The confidence to travel with diabetes
(25:05) Diversity in health equity
(27:44) Diabetes education: the fear of insulin and cultural differences
(29:45) The future of diabetes coaching in the health system
(33:00) The meta of diabetes
(34:59) The ADA Standards of Care
(37:21) What Danica is most excited for
(40:02) AI enhancing diabetes
(44:11) Rapid fire questions

What to do now:

Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.
The doors for the April Decide and Conquer Bootcamp - our signature group coaching program for women with T1D - are now open. Apply HERE.
Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.
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