Reclaim Your Rise
with Lauren Bongiorno

This week, Lauren sits down with past graduate of Risley Coaching, Kaycee to share her story about how she went from a diabetic coma to a place of T1D empowerment and confidence that she never thought was possible. We talk about... How her boys saved her from a near-death experience How she includes her two sons in her treatments and educates them on diabetes How hitting rock bottom made it clear that she could no longer go on managing her diabetes the way she’d been. Where and how she found hope and the support she needed The exact steps she took to get her A1C from a 14 to a self healthy range.  The tips she would give others who are feeling lost and hopeless with their diabetes.  In celebration of the Reclaim Your Rise podcast officially turning a year old this month, we are hosting a GIVEAWAY! One person is going to have the chance to win an epic package of: Risely’s Diabetic Health Journal Siete Chips  Smart Sweets  Banza Chickpea Pasta  Frio Insulin Cooler Pack  SPIbelt All you have to do to enter is: Rate and review the Reclaim Your Rise podcast on Apple Podcasts Send a screenshot of your review to hello@riselyhealth.com OR you can send it to me at @lauren_bongiorno OR @riselyhealth on Instagram with “Reclaim Your Rise Podcast Giveaway”  You can get a bonus entry for sharing the podcast on Instagram and tagging us @riselyhealth 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: Learn more about the coaching program Kaycee did HERE . Get more T1D tips HERE . Access our Cornerstone Classes 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.

It’s been a while since we’ve delivered an episode geared toward parents and caregivers of kids with Type One Diabetes. So I'm excited to take a deep dive into the topic of nutrition for kids with T1D. An essential yet overwhelming part of navigating diabetes, whether you have it or are a caregiver of someone who has it, is nutrition. What is the best way to approach food with your kids? In this episode, I discuss the pros and cons of the most common “diets” for children with T1D. I also provide five tips that parents can use to let their kids enjoy their life without sacrificing their blood sugars, or their relationship to food. If you’re constantly struggling to figure out how to maintain blood sugar control for your child while letting your kid just be a kid, this episode is for you. 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: Grab this free download! Blood Sugar Hacks Guide for Parents of T1D Kids HERE. Get personalized support + action plan with a Family Intensive Coaching Session for HERE . Learn about our Family Group Coaching Program 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 changing your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.

Today we have Sam Tullman on the show! Sam was diagnosed with T1D at age 8, is a meditation guide, and is the co-founder of Diabetes Sangha, an online community dedicated to meditation and mindfulness practices for people with Diabetes, focusing on Type one Diabetics. In this episode we discuss... How football led to meditation and how it helped him when it felt like his life was falling apart Practicing meditation as a tool for managing all of the emotions that come with living with diabetes Current research on diabetes and meditation The similar mindsets of athletes and people with diabetes If you’re curious about Diabetes Sangha, check out their website 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. RESOURCES FOR YOU: Get support with your mindset around T1D HERE . 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.

With us today is Carli 3.0! She’s confident, empowered, and trusting of her body. Carli is from Canada, was diagnosed 20 years ago when she was seven years old and is a manager at a daycare where she works with kids. I first met Carly back in August 2022 when she applied for one-on-one coaching at Risely with an 8.7 A1C after she had gotten it down already on her own from a 12.0 in 2019. We dive into each phase of Carli’s journey with T1D along with… How it’s not the technology that has made her successful, it’s the process of listening and accepting her body’s signals Lying about blood sugar numbers as a child  Trying to “fit in” when adults are singling you out The hospital wake-up call showing 25 (450 blood sugars) Going from avoiding her numbers to obsessing, until finally reaching the point of asking her family for help How she found Reclaim Your Rise and her empowering first call. 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. Thank you to the Reclaim Your Rise podcast sponsor, the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. Stay up to date on all the DRIF news by becoming a DRI Insider here . New DRIF Newsletter subscribers will receive an exclusive FREE resource from Risely Health! RESOURCES FOR YOU: Get support with your mindset around T1D HERE 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.