Reclaim Your Rise
with Lauren Bongiorno

The news is out, I’m pregnant! I’m so thrilled to FINALLY share the news that Kris and I are expecting our first child early next year. In today’s episode, I break down my experience so far, from preconception tips, my blood sugars, and, of course, what I’ve been craving! I also answer listener questions, such as what surprised me most, what advice would I give, and I share my favorite prenatal vitamins and app for pregnancy. Time Stamps: (01:18) Pregnancy Announcement  (03:44) Rising Above Pregnancy Fears With T1D (08:18) Workshop on Pregnancy & Diabetes   (09:58) Prepping for Pregnancy & Prenatal Vitamins  (11:42) The Pregnancy App I Downloaded  (12:12) Hormonal Birth Control and Ovulation Tracking  (15:06) Managing Blood Sugars During Pregnancy (20:16) Preconception Appointment  (23:19) Risks & Complications (24:57) My Mindset   (25:31) Speaking Up For Your Body Autonomy  (26:21) Conception Story and the Emotional Roller Coaster  (33:54) My First Trimester: Blood Sugars, Nausea, and Cravings  (45:36) What surprised me? (49:43) What advice would I give to someone wanting to get pregnant in the next 1-2 years? What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.   WeNatal Prenatal Vitamins SHOP HERE Pregnancy and Type One Diabetes Workshop - August 25 REGISTER 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.

Today Coach Abby is sharing one of Risely’s self-coaching tools to create momentum and provide clarity, especially when you’re feeling stuck in frustration or overwhelm. Through this exercise, you will take an honest evaluation of your behaviors to see what’s working and what’s not in your T1D management. Grab a pen and take some notes! Time Stamps: (01:45) The Importance of Self Coaching  (05:15) How This Works and the Power of Writing Things Down (07:49) The Stop Column (11:14) The Start Column (13:51) The Continue Column (20:04) Taking Action & Developing a Plan (22:26) Call to Action & Accountability What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs 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.

In 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..it’s a celebration party” (13:28) The Pride of Running with Type 1 Diabetes  (16:55) Hydration & Water Stations (21:37) Fueling Strategies and Blood Sugar Management During Long Runs (37:06) The Importance of a Support System For Your Running Goals (40:03) Pump Placement While Running  (41:39) “Do temporary mid run high blood sugars impact performance?” (45:35) Setting Goals, Celebrating Progress, and Expecting the Unexpected (54:37) Preventing Foot Ulcers While Running What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.   Neil’s Marathon Fundraiser 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.

In 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 (08:55) Research on Memory Problems and Low Blood Sugars (14:34) Root Causes of Frequent Low Blood Sugar (22:24) Finding Your Intrinsic Motivators for Diabetes Management What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs 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.