Reclaim Your Rise
with Lauren Bongiorno

We have a complete lady boss on the show today, Jennifer Costello! Jen was diagnosed with type one at the age of 34 at the peak of her career. She was really mad, angry, and resentful of the diagnosis for a while. Having perfectionism be a thread that ran through her entire life, she couldn't understand why diabetes wasn't playing by the normal life rules of - “if I just apply myself, I'll be able to crush it.” I've been able to bear witness to Jen's inspiring transformation through working with her in our May 2022 Deciding and Conquer Group coaching program. Now she's here, on the other side of learning to work with her diabetes, and has gained a level of trust with her body that she's never felt. In this conversation, which covers such a range of topics, Jen shares... How she went from 30% time in range on average to now 70%!  The infamous Mac and cheese pre-bolus-gone-wrong story Learning to advocate for herself authentically What’s made her feel *excited* about her diabetes  and... so much more! I'm so excited for you to hear the changes that she's created in her management and mindset. If you can relate to Jen’s story and feel inspired to transform your own relationship with diabetes, we are now enrolling for our January 2023 Decide + Conquer Bootcamp . Our September round filled up before the application deadline and we know the January round will fill up, too, so definitely take advantage of this early bird opportunity to reserve your spot!  Learn more and apply 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. 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 more T1D tips HERE . Access our Cornerstone Classes HERE . Grab your own Diabetic Health Journal 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.

In this week’s episode I’m joined by a very special guest, Decide and Conquer Bootcamp graduate Cecily Romanowski. Cecily has lived with type one diabetes for 17 years and spent 15 of those years feeling completely overwhelmed and defeated. She had the mindset that no matter what she did or how hard she tried, her numbers would not improve. In this episode, Cecily goes deep. She shares the guilt, fear, and anxiety that she’s experienced around not being able to control her diabetes and how it took hitting rock bottom to finally reach out for support. We discuss… Processing feelings of guilt and shame with type one diabetes  The importance of prioritizing mental health with T1D management  Why surrounding yourself with a support system has such a positive impact on improving blood sugars and overall health  How Cecily lowered her A1C from an 8.3 to a 5.9 … and so much more!!!  Ready to transform your own relationship with diabetes? The doors for the September 2022 Decide + Conquer Bootcamp group coaching program are OPEN! When you apply and sign up by 8/19, you are eligible for the early bird enrollment rate. Learn more and apply 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 more T1D tips HERE . Access our Cornerstone Classes HERE . Grab your own Diabetic Health Journal 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.

As we dive into this week’s episode, I want you to ask yourself this question: If you want to have a radically different experience than you are having right now, what would that require of you today? We’re not talking about quick fixes here, we’re talking about slowing down, doing the mindset work, and really tuning into the deeper roots of where you need to shift your focus. So, if you're ready, I’m going to share with you the three most important things that I believe you must do to transform your relationship with diabetes and, most importantly, your relationship with yourself. Feeling like you need support to transform your relationship with diabetes? The doors for the September 2022 Decide + Conquer Bootcamp group coaching program are OPEN! When you apply and sign up by 8/19, you are eligible for the early bird enrollment rate. Learn more and apply 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 more T1D tips HERE . Access our Cornerstone Classes HERE . Grab your own Diabetic Health Journal 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.

In this week’s episode I’m joined by Decide and Conquer Bootcamp January 2022 graduate Cristiana Silva. Cristiana is 29 years old and has lived with type one diabetes for 18 years. Before Cristiana joined the DCB, she had a debilitating fear of lows. This fear created intense anxiety that not only impacted her relationships but also detracted from her overall quality of life. We discuss her transformation along with… Her process of increasing her time in range from below 50% to 70%  The moment that pushed her over the edge and started her journey to reclaim confidence and empowerment with her T1D The mindset shift that helped her tackle her anxiety in a sustainable way  If you have a fear of lows, this episode is going to resonate with you! Ready to transform your own relationship with diabetes? The doors for the September 2022 Decide + Conquer Bootcamp group coaching program are OPEN! When you apply and sign up by 8/19, you are eligible for the early bird enrollment rate. Learn more and apply 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 more T1D tips HERE . Access our Cornerstone Classes HERE . Grab your own Diabetic Health Journal 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.