Healing in Hindsight®

I've been living with diabetes for over 6 years. Diabetes Burnout is a real thing. There are many symptoms of diabetes burnout but it can mean different things for each person. I share my personal story about my battle with burnout and how it affects the community as well. For me sometimes it's the CGM alarms or trying to eat enough. Or sometimes it's the diabetes community itself. It get spicy in...

My relationship with food has been complicated. Even though I have better tools for managing, it doesn't mean that it always works out the way that I want it to. I sit down today and share my struggles with emotional eating. Sometimes the lack of eating. Find more at www.healinginhindsight.com CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Instagram @healinginhindsight Facebook.com/healinginhindsight YouTube: Healing in H...

For many people eating low carb has change their life. But for others the low carb options available don't provide the same quality taste vs when they have the original. That's where Amazing Lokarb comes in. Inspired by different cultural cuisines from his world travels, Founder and CEO Danny, took on the challenge of making low carb pastas, noodles, and rice without the noticeable difference in t...

The past couple of weeks have been quiet and I want to share why. It's nothing bad I promise just needing to adjust a few things for the remainder of the season. Today I'm sharing what you can expect the rest of the season as well as some ideas that I have for the future. The biggest thing is wanting to engage with all of you. Without your support I wouldn't be here but I know there's more that I...

As I've navigated my life with diabetes and started to really take charge of my health, I came across an amazing non-profit that has helped me through so many highs and lows (literally). I wish I would've found them sooner because they've been around for a while and do amazing work. I'm referring to Diabetes Sisters. I sit down with CEO Anna Norton to talk about how Diabetes Sisters changed her li...

A common phrase that comes up in the CGM world is "time in range".  As someone who has been using a CGM for less than a year, it quickly became a number that is almost more important than my quarterly A1C. On today's episode, I share 3 tips that have helped me stay in range as long as possible. ** As always this show is for general information and is based on my personal experience. Always consult...

Oatmeal is one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast. Fun fact: I used to be allergic to oats when I was little. But I learned that I had outgrown my allergy when my cousin told me to try strawberries and cream oatmeal. I fell in love. Did I mention, I thought I was allergic to oatmeal? So I ate all kinds of oat cereals not realizing that I had outgrown my allergy for quite some time When I w...

Children with diabetes are absolute warriors. As someone who was diagnosed as an adult, my mind can't fathom being diagnosed at such a young age that diabetes is all that you know. There's a lot to learn not only for the child but for their parents or caregivers as well. That's where Raquel comes in. She started her company Type One Together to support kids with type one and their families. With h...

If you're someone living with diabetes you understand that motivation can be fleeting. Sometimes we want to take a day off from diabetes. It's not something that we can do. This can lead to burnout quickly if we don't have things in place to keep us on track as best as we can. So today I want to touch on ways that I've stayed motivated while also showing myself self compassion on days when it's ha...

One thing that has been a key for me in managing my diabetes in a way that's best for me, is engaging with other diabetics. When I first started Healing In Hindsight I couldn't find anyone. But now that's all changed. The Diabetic community has made itself known. Apps like The Diabetes App has made it even easier to connect with others and learn from a. community of your peers. I never knew about...

Negative thoughts and beliefs can impact your diabetes treatment 🤯 How you administer it. How you make choices. Even how you view diabetes. Often times these 4 common beliefs come from outside sources. When these thoughts run rampant they can cause extreme damage.  In this weeks Hindsight thoughts podcast episode, I talk about how you can adjust negative beliefs to positive ones that don't cause...

We all know that finding products that fit our diabetic needs an be a challenge. Even more so when we start moving more. I know for myself when I was in the gym heavily, pre-workout supplements were difficult to use. They either had too many stimulants or they were too sweet and sent my numbers up. Season 4's first guest is here to stop all of that. I sit down with Jon who is the founder of Type Z...

Did you miss me? Season 4 is here! I'm so happy to be back. I've got some updates and amazing new guests this season. As I've started getting better about managing my diabetes something that's been a challenge is working out. Or rather joyful movement as I've been trying to put it. So to kick things off I share how I've manage the highs and lows (literally) of working out. KEY POINTS   Start with...

If you haven’t listened to an episode of Almost 30, you might be wondering what the podcast is about. With 400+ episodes and more than 30 million downloads, the Almost 30 Podcast has been hailed as “The Best Wellness Podcast to Listen To Right Now” by Covetuer and nominated for “Best Wellness Podcast” and “Best Spirituality Podcast” by iHeart Radio. Hosts Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik are you...

We've all been there. You know when you look in the mirror and feel absolutely nothing because you're not what society thinks is attractive? Today I want to talk about body acceptance. This is a topic near and dear to my heart because it took me a long time to figure out how to accept myself for who I am. It can be hard sometimes but in the end, we're all human beings just trying our best. So let'...

Fun fact: I had no idea that diabetes management was best done with an Endocrinologist. This year is the first time I've seen one. So it's only right that I bring one onto the pod! Dr. Gregory Dodell is a New York based Endocrinologist but to me he's special. He believes in treating behaviors and not leading with typical weight stigmas that are often assumed for diabetics. We have an awesome chat...

Let's talk about the balance between following doctor's orders and listening to your body. As you can imagine, having an invisible disability has taught me the balance between following doctor's orders and listening to my body. When you're first diagnosed with a chronic illness, you feel hopeless and helpless because you don't have any way of knowing if it will ever go away or not. Sometimes docto...

Rob Howe is a fellow Texan, basketball player, and he also lives with type 1 diabetes. Despite the challenges that diabetes can bring, Rob had an amazing medical team and support system to remind him that he can do anything he wanted to. Today he is an entrepreneur and diabetes advocate. Although his resume is impressive, he doesn't worry about his clout and focuses on how he can help people even...

I'm sick of living a life that other people have told me I should live. Today I want to talk about self-acceptance, but not just your physical appearance or how much money you make - it's more than that. It's accepting yourself as a person in general because we're all unique individuals with our own quirks and qualities that nobody can replace. The first step to self-acceptance is recognizing that...

Alicia O'Neal refers to herself as a small-town girl, with a heart for the big city. With seven years of experience researching chronic diseases, working in hospitals, clinics, and NIH-funded labs, teaching, and learning about nutrition & health, she's found her way into working with people on everyone's favorite subject: weight loss. While working on her Ph. D., Alicia's love for food has lea...

Many people are confused about how they can avoid the risk of developing diabetes or high glucose levels in general. A lot of people think that only diabetics need to worry about their blood sugars. But the truth is everyone's body reacts differently and there are some things you can do right now to help balance out those levels. You might be thinking that if you don't have diabetes then why bothe...

We all think about certain subjects as taboo. Add a chronic condition and things can get a little complicated. But who do we talk to about it? Should we? Well, today's guests Taja and Sarah from Diabetes Unsensored are here to say "yes"! We discuss KEY POINTS  The challenges with body image and feeling sensual or sexy Handling diabetic misconceptions and stigmas Navigating intimate moments Creatin...

What if you could see your diabetes in a different light? Diabetes is one of the most complex and misunderstood diseases to date. It affects people of all ages, lifestyles, and backgrounds. Some people are diagnosed with diabetes at birth while others have struggled for decades before they are finally told that they have it. In this episode, we'll talk about how visualization can help you achieve...

Diagnosed at a very early age Julie has always known life with diabetes. As she got older she wanted to experience the world. She learned that traveling as a diabetic to other countries could be overwhelming but it didn't have to be. From her experience traveling to over 28 countries, she created the Diabetic Travelers Network. She saw how many diabetics of all types were fearful to travel whether...

Diabetes is a chronic disease that can be challenging to live with. It's hard enough to manage the physical symptoms, but what about the emotional ones? We all know that diabetes can be tough. In this episode, we're going to talk about how you can work through your emotional struggles. Diabetes can have a huge impact on our lives - it's not just physical but emotional too! We'll talk about what ki...