Reclaim Your Rise
with Lauren Bongiorno

Join me as I chat with Dr. Laurel Messer, Tandem’s Senior Director of Medical Affairs, who brings 20+ years of experience in diabetes care, education, and research. 75% of clients coming to Risely are already using automated insulin delivery systems, which shows us that technology doesn’t necessarily solve all of our problems living with T1D, right? Today’s conversation with Dr. Messer offers insights on why users love Mobi, how to overcome barriers of use to Control IQ technology, what critical mindset shift is needed with automated insulin delivery, plus how to optimize technology and break old, unhelpful habits. With a deep understanding of patient care and technology, Dr. Messer offers a glimpse into the future of diabetes innovation that you can start being a part of now! Time Stamps: (03:58) “I was a nurse first - nurses bear witness to the human experience” (06:25) What Surprised Her the Most About People Living with Diabetes  (08:26) Her Role at Tandem  (09:47) Control IQ Technology  (11:20) User Feedback on Mobi Wearability, Ease of Use, and Control IQ (15:54) Tandem’s Development of Mobi and Overcoming Barriers to Using Tech (17:51) Shifting Mindsets on Automated Insulin Delivery (21:50) Optimizing the Technology and Knowing Your Body’s Patterns (26:08) How Old Habits Block Tech Optimization (31:09) Who is a Good Candidate for Automated Insulin Delivery Systems? (35:05) Where is Tandem and Technology Going? What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. Doors are open for the January 2025 round of our signature group coaching program. Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.  Check out the world's smallest, durable automated insulin delivery system, the Tandem Mobi HERE. 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.

After a traumatic pump recall and malfunction, today’s guest and 2024 Risely graduate, Emily Hawkinson, shares how she overcame her debilitating fear of lows and technology failures. From the time she would carry jugs of juice wherever she went to discovering sustainable diabetes management, Emily gets real about what living with trauma was like. She shares how, after 25 years of living with type 1, finding community and coaching helped her finally reclaim hope, freedom, and confidence. Time Stamps: (03:43) The Turning Point (06:22) Traumatic Pump Malfunction and the Psychological Impact (11:10) Navigating Conversations with Her Endocrinologist  (14:11) The Role of Fear in Daily Life  (17:24) Community and Vulnerability in Diabetes Management (20:25) Finding Hope and Empowerment Instead of Shame (30:51) Integrating Mind and Body in Coaching  (34:08) Sustainable Management and Overcoming Perfectionism  (41:10) Rewire Your Brain for Success (47:45) Overcoming 35 and Miracles of Transformation What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. Doors are open for the January 2025 round of our signature group coaching program. Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve. 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.

Today, we're diving into the intersection of diabetes and the healthcare system with an incredible guest – Natalie Bellini, who brings over 50 years of lived experience with type 1 diabetes and expertise from the forefront of diabetes care. As an Endocrine Nurse Practitioner, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), and Program Director for Diabetes Technology at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Natalie is also the host of Diabetes Dialogue: Technology, Therapeutics, & Real-World Perspectives . Throughout her career, she has been a trailblazer in advancing diabetes care, publishing studies on topics like GLP-1s and groundbreaking diabetes technology, and speaking nationally and globally to advocate for the community. In this episode, we discuss key issues in the doctor-patient relationship and what needs to change, the role of technology in improving outcomes when patients are empowered with education, the challenges many people with type 1 diabetes face, and the critical importance of early screening for type 1. Time Stamps: (02:58) "Diabetes kind of found me, I didn't find it." (03:30) The Evolution of Natalie’s Career (05:57) Being Diagnosed 50+ Years Ago & the Technological Advances Made Since (12:50) How the Education Around T1D and the Complications Have Changed (14:00) Balancing Patient Care with Healthcare System Demands & The Growing Crisis of T1D Misdiagnosis with Adults. (16:00) Emotional and Psychological Aspects of Diabetes Management (16:41) Barriers to Effective Diabetes Management (19:54) “You should never say you’re fine when you walk into an endo’s office.” (20:25) Why So Many T1Ds Are Still Struggling (With or Without Technology) (32:00) The Importance of Addressing Emotions in Diabetes Management (34:55) The Truth About AID (40:26) The Importance of Early Detection (41:00) “In the US, they are recommending first-degree relatives be screened and people aren’t doing a great job of it because we need to educate the right people.” (42:26) The Science of Understanding Antibodies (52:49) Finding the Support You Deserve What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. Doors are open for the January 2025 round of our signature group coaching program. Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve. See Full Prescribing Information: https://bit.ly/3baHqAO 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.

Named by Apple podcast’s Best Shows of 2021, today’s guest, Sarah Stewart Holland, is a mom, author, speaker, and podcaster of Pantsuit Politics. In today’s conversation, Abby sits down with Sarah to share her family’s journey with Type 1 Diabetes through her son Felix’s diagnosis at the age of seven. Coining the term “The Chaos Lottery,” Sarah talks about her positive mindset approach to living with T1D, along with the impact diabetes has had on Felix’s siblings, how they travel to places like Japan with low anxiety, keeping a healthy relationship to CGM technology, delegating tasks as parents of a child with T1D, preventing diabetes from taking over your relationship with your child, and the one thing she wishes she could look back and tell herself at the onset of diagnosis. Time Stamps: (03:40) Coining “The Chaos Lottery” (06:46) Diabetes Impact on Siblings (09:15) Traveling With Your Child Who Has T1D (13:04) Projecting Anxiety Onto Your Kids (14:17) The Reality of Parenting (17:53) How She Manages Her Fear & Anxiety as Mom of a Child with T1D (22:25) Navigating Diagnosis (24:37) Understanding Food Management (28:00) Technology is a Blessing and a Curse (31:16) Communication and Delegation as Parents (36:18) Maintaining a Healthy Parent-Child Relationship (38:17) “If you could look back and tell yourself something at diagnosis, what would it be?” What to do now 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.