The T1Determined Podcast

Today, we're joined by the inspiring T1D fitness trainer, Leanna Buchina. Diagnosed at the age of five, in 1984, and now living with T1D for over 40 years, Leanna once navigated a world with less technology, leading to inconvenient methods of T1D management. Leanna found freedom years later through the discipline of fitness and weightlifting, transforming her journey from a life of rigid rules to...

Today, I sit down with T1D Runner, Christopher Roome. Chris is an endurance athlete and personal trainer who's on a mission to help others with T1D break through limiting self-beliefs. Chris has run marathons, backpacked across Washington State and California, completed a Spartan Trifecta, dogsledded in the Arctic Circle, and recently accomplished a 50-mile ultra marathon — all while managing his...

Today, I sit down with United Airlines Pilot John Roth. John is a commercial pilot who was diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes at the age of 37 . A testament to the power of applying discipline and self-sufficiency to his disease management, he lives by the philosophy that discipline leads to freedom. He uses technology and data to proactively manage his glucose levels, enabling him to pursue a demandi...

Today, I am excited to talk with T1D weightlifter, Amanda Mueller. A T1D for almost 18 years, Amanda is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist on top of being an accountant. She now runs an education platform and social media account called Bolus & Biceps. Bolus & Biceps empowers T1D athletes, fitness (specifically in women), and the combination of T1D females focused on overall nutrition a...

On today's episode, I'm thrilled to speak with Shawn Wicks, also known as The Diabetic Fighter. Shawn is a nutrition coach with over eight years of experience helping diabetics take control of their blood sugar and improve their quality of life. He primarily works with Type-1 Diabetics and athletes, but also helps Type-2s who are ready to make serious changes. His journey into this field is person...

Today on the T1Determined Podcast, I dive into my personal story of climbing Mt. Washington in New Hampshire alone in the heart of winter conditions, experiencing minus 40 degrees, which is the temperature point where Farenheight and Celsius are interchangeable. I read this story in the style of an audiobook, and though it has been over four years since I've accomplished this climb, I look back at...

On today's episode, I am beyond thrilled to talk with former NBA Player and T1D Athlete, Gary Forbes. Gary is a former professional basketball player who has played across the globe. Over his twelve-year career, he's played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors & Brooklyn Nets. Gary completed his career playing overseas for leagues in...

On today's episode, I'm thrilled to speak with Delaney Holtey, a student athlete on the University of Iowa women's soccer team. Delaney, a Type-1 Diabetic of 14 years, is deeply passionate about health and wellness. As she nears graduation and prepares for chiropractic school, her experiences highlight the power of work ethic, mindset, and leadership. Our conversation is packed with inspiration an...

Mark Jones-Maynard is a dedicated full-time firefighter and Nationally Registered Paramedic with the Westwood, MA Fire Department.  Outside of his work, Mark channels his lifelong passion for music as a drummer, with years of experience across various aspects of music, including marching percussion, jazz band, progressive metal bands, and teaching as a percussion instructor. An avid sports enthusi...

In May 2024, I spent seven full days on the Kahiltna Glacier and at Denali Basecamp. Denali is the tallest mountain in North America. We'll cover my time during the Denali Prep Course and how my T1D body reacted to life on the glacier.   This is T1Determined.

Ben Wessel played baseball as a pitcher at the University of Rhode Island (Class of 2017). Just turned 30, Ben has had Type-1 Diabetes for 23 years since he was 7 years old. Growing up playing sports year-round and earning scholarships to play baseball at the collegiate level, he has learned a lot about how to maximize performance while controlling blood glucose. Thank you Ben for enriching our au...

Taylor Adams is a T1D mountaineer and flight nurse from Salt Lake City, Utah. He is the first Type-1 Diabetic to summit all of the Seven Summits (the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents, including Mount Everest) with an insulin pump. On this episode, we sit down with Taylor, over video chat, to discuss both the physicality and the mentality that goes into climbing with T1D. Taylor is...

Today, we delve into my personal diagnosis events with Type-1 Diabetes. While future episodes will be conversational-based, I see this first episode as a chance for you, the audience, to get to know me as a host. In a story-based format, we dive into my life leading up to my diabetic-ketoacidosis hospitalization. In July 2019, at the new age of 21, I lost more than 20lbs in less than three weeks u...

A look into Season 1 of the T1Determined Podcast... coming Spring 2024