Reclaim Your Rise
with Lauren Bongiorno

Today on the pod, we have a Risely coaching alum, Cory Fowler in the house! Cory is 27 years old, lives in New Jersey with his fiance Michelle, and was diagnosed with type one diabetes 10 years ago right before college at the age of 17. Back in March of this year, I shared part of Cory’s diabetes story on social media and was not expecting it to be as impactful as it was… Let’s just say the response was staggering. In the post, I read a letter that Cory got from his endocrinologist that was incredibly unsupportive, demeaning and eventually led to Cory firing him. You can watch the video on my Instagram HERE . The positive thing that came from Cory receiving that letter was that it motivated him to take his diabetes into his own hands and join Risely’s coaching program. In just over three months, Cory’s A1C went from 8.4 to a 6.7 and his time in range went from 35% to 60%! I can’t wait for you to learn more about Cory’s journey finding a new endocrinologist and how he learned how to adjust his insulin needs around his routine to make his diabetes management work for him! 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. RESOURCES FOR YOU: The 7-step process we've used to help 600+ T1Ds lower their A1C while increasing their TIR HERE For Newly Diagnosed T1Ds HERE Get more T1D tips 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.

Dr. Elana Dumont is here with us on the podcast today to discuss navigating ADHD and T1D. This is Elana’s second time on the show (she was on episode 4!) and we’re super excited to welcome her back. Elana is a NY State licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children, teens, and adults with mood and anxiety disorders. She was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was 23 years old and is a passionate member of Risely’s Advisory Board. In this episode, we talk about... The parts of executive functioning that people with ADHD experience and how they show up when paired with diabetes The specific challenges and solutions around hyper-fixation on blood sugars  The steps for getting yourself motivated to complete tasks, emotional regulation, staying organized …and much more! 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. RESOURCES FOR YOU: A FREE guide to lowering your A1C HERE For Newly Diagnosed T1Ds HERE For T1D nutrition strategies and 7 day meal plan 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.

I am so excited for our guest today who is a graduate of Risley's coaching program for parents of kids with TID diabetes, Erin Erenberg. Erin is a mother of three children, attorney, founder, and CEO of Totum Women - a community-powered platform supporting working mothers. She is also the executive director and president of the Chamber of Mothers , which advocates in Congress for national paid leave, affordable and consistent childcare, and focuses America's priorities on mothers' rights. Her oldest son George was diagnosed with T1D at age 7 in May 2020 during the height of COVID. Today we talk about... The different roles Erin and her husband fell into after George’s TID diagnosis The importance of getting to the root cause of your child acting out The relationship she developed with George’s school nurse The stages of grief and heightened emotions she experienced with George’s diagnosis and her journey to finding peace and acceptance Learn more about Totum Women HERE Learn more about the Chamber of Mothers 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. Learn more about Risely’s T1D family coaching program HERE RESOURCES FOR YOU: For Newly Diagnosed T1Ds HERE For T1D nutrition strategies and 7 day meal plan - HERE Get more T1D tips 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 remarkable guest on the show today, Nikki Abara. I first met Nikki in January 2021 when she came to Risley for coaching after living with type one for 42 years. She is a pediatric ER nurse, wife, and mother. After dedicating her life to caring for others, she finally realized that she needed support in prioritizing her own health, so she joined the DCB. Nikki’s A1C before joining was an 8.3 with 40% time in range and, after coaching, she was able to lower it sustainably to a 6.6 with 80% time in range. Nikki was feeling healthy and unstoppable… before an unexpected turn of events. In February 2022, at 43 years old, she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. In this emotional episode, Nikki shares her journey of navigating her cancer diagnosis with T1D. You will be shocked when you hear what happened with Nikki's blood sugars and A1C during treatment. Her story really shows how resilient type one diabetics can be in the face of major challenges. 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. RESOURCES FOR YOU: For Newly Diagnosed T1Ds HERE For T1D nutrition strategies and 7 day meal plan - HERE Get more T1D tips 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.