Reclaim Your Rise
with Lauren Bongiorno

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by a super inspirational guest, Chris Ruden! Chris Ruden is an amputee, Type 1 diabetic record-holding powerlifter, keynote speaker, and disabled model featured on The Rock's hit TV show "Titan Games." From hiding his disability for almost 20 years to being one of the most highly sought-after keynote speakers, Chris helps people see their world without limits. We covered a lot in today's episode, including… Accepting responsibility of your outcomes The true meaning of embracing your difference vs. blending  How there is no finish line when it comes to management and having control of Diabetes  Having an appreciation for the process of T1D management instead of an addiction to the results. WHERE TO FIND CHRIS: Visit Chris’ Website HERE. Follow Chris on Instagram HERE. Watch Chris on YouTube HERE. Buy Chris’ Book HERE. Learn about Eversence 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.

This week we’re coming to you with a short and sweet episode about a topic that can be a bit overwhelming when it comes to managing your T1D – mindful holiday eating and how it affects your blood sugars. It can be hard to navigate the balance of food, insulin, and feeling present during this time of the year. In this episode, I share five specific strategies to help you operate more proactively throughout the next few months of celebrations. I hope these tips help enable you to create space for yourself and find where your specific gaps are when it comes to your diabetes management, so you can go into this season feeling confident and ready to enjoy the holidays! 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: Take the quiz to find the best resource for your T1D education gaps HERE . Get more T1D tips with this free download HERE . Join the Risely T1D community in our free Facebook group HERE. 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! 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 we have Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and Certified Case Manager Grace Silverio on the show to talk about her experience with diabetes education and her work with Diversity In Diabetes. Diversity In Diabetes is a 5013c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating awareness and providing solutions to end health disparities and the lack of representation in the diabetes space. Grace has been a registered nurse for over 14 years and is currently a Solution Sales Consultant for Teladoc Health and the subject matter expert for Whole Person care including, Diabetes, Hypertension, Diabetes Prevention, and Weight Management solutions. She has helped train and develop healthcare providers and their patients on insulin pumps and CGMs and is very passionate about prevention and diabetes education. In this episode we discuss… What equitable care is and why it’s essential for quality care  Grace’s experience starting patients on insulin pumps and continuous glucose. The lack of education resources on diabetes in the United States  How to approach trust and language barriers in the healthcare system with underserved communities  Why DID is so important in the diabetes space  Learn more about Diversity In Diabetes HERE Watch a replay of the 3rd Annual People of Color Living with Diabetes Virtual Summit 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.

On November 1st, 2000, 22 years ago today, I was diagnosed with type one diabetes. To help me reflect and celebrate my diaversary, I’ve brought on a very special guest, my dad, Peter Bongiorno. I’m really excited for you all to meet my dad because we're extremely close and I admire him for so many reasons. (I think you’ll see why when you listen to his episode…) My dad is a personal injury and criminal defense attorney by career, as well as a motivational speaker, actor, writer, and director. In this conversation, we talk about… What my family experienced after my T1D diagnosis The different role he played in my life with diabetes vs. the role my mom played How he shaped my mindset with not only diabetes, but life in general Things he wishes he would have said if he could go back in time … and so much more! Our annual community event is BACK THIS THURSDAY! Together T1D: Celebrating life with Type One Diabetes  🎉 Who: All T1Ds, parents, families, friends, medical professionals When: November 3rd, 2022 7-8:30PM EST Where: Anywhere + everywhere! This event is virtual. What: A community celebration featuring: Community connection & celebration  Empowerment & transformation  Inspiration for building YOUR legacy with T1D An all-star guest panel (including Bambi Northwood-Blythe, Norma Sue Kenyon, PhD.) Introspective activities & resources Epic giveaways And more!  Together T1D is FREE, but you need to register to attend, so save your spot 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.