Reclaim Your Rise
with Lauren Bongiorno

In 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.  If you're waking up every day frustrated and feeling like you're not getting any closer to creating positive change in your life or with your diabetes, then this episode is for you!

In this episode, I sit down with Patrick House, who’s lived with type 1 diabetes for 35 years and came to coaching feeling completely burnt out. He opens up about rebuilding trust with his body, shifting from self-blame to self-compassion, and how a late ADHD diagnosis changed everything. Let’s be honest… we don’t hear enough male voices talking about type 1 diabetes, burnout, or what it actually looks like to heal from the inside out, and Patrick’s story proves something I want everyone listening to hear. If you're looking for a sign to ask for help, here it is: 💻 Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve. ‼️ P.S. Don't forget to save your spot to celebrate World Diabetes Day on November 14th with us, virtually OR in-person: Last chance!

Today, I’m reflecting on my 25th diaversary , 25 years since I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In the past, I’ve shared this day with my parents on the podcast, but this year I felt called to sit down solo and really process what this milestone means. From the memories of my diagnosis at seven years old to the lessons I’ve learned along the way, I’m sharing how my relationship with diabetes has evolved over a quarter of a century. My hope is that no matter where you are in your journey, five seconds in or fifty years, you’re reminded that it’s never too late to shift lanes, grow, and create the life you want with diabetes. Giveaway details below! 🎊 To celebrate 25 years of living with type 1 diabetes and to thank this amazing community, I’m hosting a special giveaway! Here’s how to enter: 1. Leave a star rating for the podcast on Apple Podcasts (give it whatever rating you truly feel it deserves). 2. Go to my Instagram — @lauren_bongiorno — and comment on my 25th Diaversary post so we can reach out if you win. We’ll be selecting one winner, and this giveaway is stacked ! You’ll receive: A Glokos CGM light — a calming way to check your blood sugar status at a glance A One to One diabetes bag — stylish and functional for your daily essentials A Type Zero pre-workout — clean, sugar-free, and designed for people with diabetes A Risely Health Diabetes Health Journal Neil Greathouse’s book, Type 1 Diabetes: True Stories And your choice of Risely Health swag (t-shirt or sweatshirt in any color you like!) ‼️P.S. Only a few weeks left until our 5th annual diabetes event. REGISTER HERE! 🫂Stay connected with us: DM takeaways/ episode requests or email hello@riseyhealth.com IG: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealth TikTok: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealth YT: Reclaim Your Rise 💻 Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.

In this episode, I sit down with author and mom Stephanie Fallon, whose six-year-old daughter, Posey, lives with type 1 diabetes. Stephanie’s story struck me deeply—she shares how her lifelong perfectionism was challenged when faced with the unpredictability of diabetes and how that journey reshaped her perspective as both a parent and a person. We talk about what it means to try to “win” at diabetes, the emotional toll that mindset can take, and how she learned to let go of control in favor of connection and presence. Whether you’re a parent, someone living with type 1 yourself, or just someone who’s ever felt like your worth is tied to outcomes, I think you’ll relate to Stephanie’s story.