Reclaim Your Rise
with Lauren Bongiorno

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.   Learn more about TempMonitor HERE   Buy TempMonitor HERE Check out Mike’s website, books, and more here getunsliced.com or find him on Instagram @mikeybausch 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.

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 . 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.

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. 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’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 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.