Reclaim Your Rise
with Lauren Bongiorno

Today on the show, we have a special Q&A with Risely Coach and T1D of 17 years, Brooke Cassoff! Brooke is a national board-certified health coach and avid international traveler, runner, and educator. We’re answering five juicy listener questions on the topic of lowering your A1C! Time Stamps: (17:57) How do you compensate for rebound highs when your pump shuts off when it sees a low blood sugar?  (23:36) How do you actually get an A1C that’s reflective of your control (28:44) How do you overcome hypo fears with the goal of lowering your A1C?  (38:00) How do you continue to eat the foods you like without your numbers going up?  (44:14) How do you reduce hovering overnight highs?  Write to hello@riselyhealth.com and let us know if this is an episode format that you liked along with any questions that you have that you’d like for us to answer in future episodes! Go beyond the basics in our FREE A1C masterclass and learn what has helped hundreds of our clients lower their A1C and transform their everyday life with T1D. Save your seat HERE . 3 things to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop. See if you’re eligible for an Omnipod trial, plus find full safety info and terms and conditions at www.omnipod.com/rise Register for our FREE A1C masterclass 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.

If you're a parent of a child with diabetes, especially if they're recently diagnosed, you are going to get a lot out of this episode! Erin Hayden-Baldauf has a Ph.D. in Literacy Education and is a busy mom to four children. Her youngest was diagnosed with type one 10 years ago at just 15 months old. After her son's diagnosis, Erin merged her passions for writing, being a mother, and her mission to help parents advocate for themselves and their children by authoring multiple books about diabetes. Time Stamps: (03:26) The challenges of breastfeeding a child with type one  (13:00) How a parent’s journey is separate from their child’s  (14:05) The importance of giving yourself grace when you make a diabetes dosing mistake (25:49)The debate of whether to wake your kid up or not when they are sleeping and have a high or a low (31:22) The ins and outs of sending your child to diabetes camp for the first time 3 things to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop. See if you’re eligible for an Omnipod trial, plus find full safety info and terms and conditions at www.omnipod.com/rise Learn more about Risely’s T1D parent 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.

We have a great guest on the show today, Lacey Weisbaum. Lacey is an ex-pat, an English teacher, and a mom to three boys under 10. Her son Ethan was diagnosed with T1D before his second birthday. Her family was one of the earliest families that I coached back in 2016, so they'll always have a super special place in my heart. One year ago, Lacey and her family moved to Italy from Chicago for her husband, Brian's job. Together, they’re learning how to live a slower and more intentional life, how to navigate T1D in a foreign country, and how to appreciate the cultural shifts and differences from life in the US. We also talk about… The diabetes-related logistics that Lacey and her husband had to consider before moving internationally The differences in health and wellness in Europe vs. America The implications of testing family members to see if they have markers for T1D … and so much more!  This episode is not just for parents with T1D kids, this is a conversation truly anyone will find fascinating. We are excited to host another FREE community challenge starting September 11, 2023! Get ready to fall back into rhythm with the community and an intentional T1D routine.  Learn more and sign up HERE . Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop. Send me a DM to introduce yourself with any feedback, questions, or suggestions on topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes. See if you’re eligible for an Omnipod trial, plus find full safety info and terms and conditions at www.omnipod.com/rise RESOURCES FOR YOU: The Diabetic Health Journal - the tool we use with all of our coaching clients. Grab your copy HERE . The 7-step process we've used to help 600+ T1Ds lower their A1C while increasing their TIR 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.

Our guest for today’s episode, Olly Rowland, has such an exciting and unique story to share! When Olly was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 17, his doctors discouraged him from pursuing his dream job of being a stuntman and told him he should stick to working in an office. Instead of heeding this advice, Olly set out to prove them wrong. Not only has Olly worked as a stuntman on major Hollywood films like Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America: The First Avenger, and Snow White and the Huntsman, but he also manages some of the top musicians in entertainment including Dolly Parton, Mya, KC & The Sunshine Band, Kenny G. and more! Olly also documents his journey on The Diabetic Adventurer with the goal of helping young and newly diagnosed diabetics realize their diabetes doesn’t have to stop them from leading an extraordinary life. In this jam-packed episode, we discuss... Overcoming the fear of judgment when giving T1D injections on Hollywood sets  Adapting to unique and unpredictable environments during stunt work  and adventure travel  Transitioning from daily injections to Dexcom G6 and Omnipod 5 Finding support for his type one through community and technology  …and so much more! Follow Olly on Instagram HERE . Follow The Diabetic Adventurer HERE . Find more info on The Adventurists HERE. Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast rise! Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop. Send me a DM to introduce yourself with any feedback, questions, or suggestions on topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes. See if you’re eligible for an Omnipod trial, plus find full safety info and terms and conditions at www.omnipod.com/rise RESOURCES FOR YOU: The Diabetic Health Journal - the tool we use with all of our coaching clients. Grab your copy HERE . The 7-step process we've used to help 600+ T1Ds lower their A1C while increasing their TIR 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.