Diabetes UNplugged with Nia Henry

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, we're diving into practical strategies for managing blood sugar levels with four effective blood sugar hacks. I share my thoughts on how to quickly lower your blood sugar using simple yet powerful tools. In this episode, we'll cover: The Dawn phenomenon and how it affects individuals with and wi...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, we’re sitting down with Dr. Amanda Adkins, a board-certified internal medicine & lifestyle physician, health coach, and owner of Enlightened Health and Wealth. Dr. Adkins is passionate about helping women who are overweight prevent and reverse chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart diseas...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, we're diving into the world of efficient grocery shopping. Discover 5 expert tips to save both time and money on your next trip to the grocery store. We'll explore strategies for meal planning and navigating the aisles with purpose. Discover how to streamline your grocery runs, optimize your sho...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, we're answering more of YOUR questions in part 2 of the diabetes Q&A! In this episode, Nia expands on everything from: Can you get amputated with an a1c of 6.2 How to handle High Cholesterol & Triglycerides and how they contribute to insulin resistance When is it time to lower your medic...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, we're hanging out with Ladie Kei, the brain behind The Kei's to Juicing, the affordable fresh juice challenge designed help you achieve proper internal balance on your health journey so you can reverse disease, eliminate waste & toxins and improve your mental health. Ladie Kei figured out th...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, Nia is back with a solo episode answering some of the most frequently asked questions from the diabetes community, providing expert insights and actionable advice to help you navigate your diabetes journey confidently. In this episode, we'll explore the best strategies for managing blood sugar l...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, we’re diving into our emotional connection to food, exploring how our deep-seated trauma and triggers can profoundly influence our beliefs and behaviors surrounding nutrition. In this episode, Dr. Myisha Claiborne, an integrative physician and expert in neurolinguistic programming, joins me...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, I am talking about my 4 pillars I have developed over time help me lower by blood sugar. These simple things not only lowered by blood sugar when I had gestational diabetes but allows me to maintain healthy blood sugar levels as I am susceptible to getting Type 2 Diabetes in the future. My proce...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, I have the opportunity to speak to someone who has shaped my life in so many ways...my mom. We sit down to have a candid conversation about how we both ended long term relationships. Our journeys have mirrored each other and we talked about what the cost of loyalty and how that has affected us....

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, I am really gonna make some of you mad. I'm taking on the "miracle drug", Ozempic. Most people in the Diabetes and Weigh Loss Communities cannot stop singing its praises. But I am here to tell you everything that glitters ain't gold! This week I discuss some of the underline and under sold effec...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... In this special episode I wanted to feature an episode I did with Jarratt DAMN on his platform, It’s About DAMN Time. We delved deep into the complex relationship between stress, weight loss, and overall health. We also talk about how your body provides you with warning signs that it is in distress. I brea...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... In this episode of Diabetes UNplugged, Nia Henry sits down with Jarratt DAMN to discuss the importance of setting healthy boundaries. We explore what comes to mind when we say the word boundaries and delve into the challenges people pleasers face when setting them. Jarratt DAMN explores where his people-pl...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, I am back with a solo episode that focuses on equips you with the questions you NEED to ask your doctor to get the diabetes support you deserve! Learn how to advocate for yourself and create a personalized treatment plan that addresses your physical AND mental well-being. In this episode, you'll...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, I dive into revolutionizing diabetes management with special guests Jose Tejero, exercise physiologist, and Diana Licalzi, a renowned Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist. Together, they form the Type 2 Diabetes Revolution, challenging conventional approach...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, I am being the most vulnerable I've been on this platform. I've been thinking about this for weeks and now it's time for me to set myself free. I am opening up about the end of my 13 year relationship and the lessons I have learned from it. I talk about how hard that decision was to break up my...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, I am speaking with Dominating Diabetes Academy Alum, Mrs. Sherry Stephans. Sherry opens up to me about her entire diabetes journey. From first being diagnosed with a A1C of 18 to her search for the right doctor that would actually listen to her. We also discuss how bad it got for her. Sherry fel...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, I am speaking to my good friend (not to mention the producer of this podcast) Jarratt DAMN. We discuss how his type 2 diabetes diagnosis impacted his dating life. Jarratt reveals how he navigated through the initial shock of finding out he had diabetes months after his marriage ended and his exp...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, I dive into the transformative power of the 80/20 rule in achieving your health goals. I break down how dedicating 80% of your efforts to structured nutrition, exercise, and sleep routines can pave the way for flexibility and enjoyment in the remaining 20%. Join me as I provide practical insight...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, I want to the individuals who just discovered a Type 2 Diabetes (or a pre-diabetic) diagnosis. I know a thousand things are running through your mind. Don't worry...I got you. So on this episode I am giving you all 5 things NOT to do upon getting diagnosed. These tips will give you the tools and...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, I sit down with Breath Facilitator and Coach, Shai Rowe. Shai and I explore the profound impact of harnessing the power of breath for stress management, self-discovery, and maintaining blood sugar balance. I delves into Shai's personal journey, exploring how he discovered and became passionate a...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, I am talking about the 3 most forgotten tools that help you control your blood sugar. Everyone always remember diet and exercise, but they aren't the end all be all of what it takes to reverse your Type 2 Diabetes. So I want to provide you with some well known but often ignored "cheat codes" to...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This week, I am talking to one of my Dominating Diabetes Academy Alums, Veronique. My sister cousin stops in to tell me about her experience from start to finish in the program. She also discusses what she was doing prior to joining the program. Everything from just eating what she wanted to doing Keto. Ve...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This episode Medina discusses the importance of asking oneself key questions before starting a health journey. She emphasize the need for a strong motivation, self-care, and self-compassion. Medina also highlights the importance of having a clear plan of action, tracking progress beyond just counting calor...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This episode Medina discusses how to restart your health journey after surviving the holidays with unhealthy eating habits and lack of a routine. Medina is here to help you regain your motivation but more importantly rebuild your trust in yourself again. This is the episode you need to hear in order to sta...

Welcome to Diabetes Unplugged! The podcast that shines light on life BEYOND the diagnosis... This episode is all about getting to know Nia (formally Medina) Henry. Now she isn't the type to arbitrarily open up so she enlisted the help of podcast label mate, producer, and podcast host Jarratt DAMN to dig down deep and share her story. What pushes her? How did she get started in this holistic wellne...