Is Butter a Carb? | T1D, Nutrition, & Health Conversations

In this episode, Qiana Drew shares her personal journey of living with type 1 diabetes while navigating body image, the pressures of the entertainment industry, parenting, and living her best life. We talk through: -Qiana's diagnosis as she was striving to be a pop star -Her early journey with T1D of omitting insulin, body image, and overcoming big challenges -How Qiana found a new path of health...

Back for a solo episode today! Mindset creates the foundation for everything in T1D. These are three shifts that help me when I'm: -Feeling like paying attention to diabetes will make me boring -Feeling overwhelmed by the "foreverness" of T1D I hope some of these shifts will help you like they've helped me! If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left a review o...

In this episode, we dive deep into Brooke’s journey with T1D. From 12 years without a CGM to embracing tech and navigating burnout + a “freeze state” to now helping others, Brooke shares her raw and real experience of living with T1D. We talk through:  -What is nervous system regulation and how can it benefit people living with T1D -Brooke’s recognition that she was in a freeze state and how she m...

Sometimes with diabetes, things feel RANDOM! And its annoying. frustrating. makes you want to pull your hair out. But I find that when I see a pattern that feels random and instead get curious, I'm able to usually find some root cause to what's happening! In this episode I walk through 3 recent patterns I've noticed that felt random, but ended up having a reason. I go through examples...

hey hey!! I'm back with ANOTHER egg freezing and T1D experience (you can listen to Kirby's episode for another view (#8))! We also chat through Mallorie's diagnosis in high school, how she's used the T1D community to her advantage, and living abroad with T1D!! If you want to see more experiences around egg freezing and T1D, you can check out my community blog here ! If you enjoyed...

We're backkkkk!!!! In this episode, I talk about where I've been during my 2 month hiatus from podcasting, how my T1D management went during a month-long trip to Ireland, and 3 tips I have for getting back on track when management slips. I also dive into the challenges of traveling and how I worked to re-establish healthy habits after a few messy days!! RECIPE CLUB is here : get weekly mea...

Learn about Rukiyyah’s journey with type 1 diabetes, her diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how her experiences have shaped her advocacy for mental health within the diabetes community. Rukiyyah shares her transition to pursuing a career in mental health and diabetes education. She discusses what the current care process is missing around mental health support, her vision to change it, an...

Food-centered events like barbecues, potlucks, and buffets can feel so overwhelming with T1D. In this episode, I'm breaking down the three strategies that can help you approach these events with more confidence, less stress, and (hopefully) more in-range blood sugars. We'll talk through practical tools you can implement TODAY like how to use a plate to your advantage, why it’s not always about per...

In this episode, Kirby shares her experience with egg freezing with T1D. We chat through the emotional journey, self-advocacy, navigating the medications and doctor's appointments, and what she wish she would have done differently. As always, this is not medical advice and is based solely on Kirby's own experience. If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left a review or...

Wrapping up these 7 episodes in 7 days with a voice-note style message from me. In this episode, I chat through my current state-of-mind, the "rut" I'm in with health and fitness, and how I'm taking the steps to get my spark back! If this resonates with you, let me know! I'd love to be on this journey with you!! If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left a...

In this episode, Dr. Mark Heyman and I discuss the common challenges with mental health and T1D. We chat about the importance of integrating psychological support into diabetes management, the overwhelming feelings often associated with T1D, and the fear of low blood sugar. You'll learn why these feelings are so prominent with T1D, strategies for overcoming fear and burnout, the importance of...

In this episode, Amanda walks us through her journey with finding the T1D online community, navigating workouts with type 1 diabetes, how she approaches exercise, and her tips for finding more movement in your life. If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left a review or shared it with a friend living with T1D.💛 SEE MROE FROM AMANDA: IG: @bolusandbiceps SEE MORE FROM MEG: IG: ...

We know that diabetes impacts our relationship to food. But the reverse is true too! By taking the steps to explore your relationship to food, you can actually make significant changes to your t1d management (and enjoy food more!!) In this episode, I give you a simple question to help you evaluation your current relationship with food and t1d, and three ways that it can impact your blood sugars an...

In this episode, I’m joined by Raquel Baron to talk about the power of connection, support, and relationships with T1D. We chat about how to get involved in the T1D community and make friends, why it matters, and how it can help you feel less alone and more confident. We also dive into mindset shifts around blood sugars, the courage to try new foods as a T1D, and how to communicate your needs in r...

This episode is all about how to get OFF the blood sugar roller coaster. If you're having high-->low-->high-->low days, THIS IS FOR YOU! I walk through: A simple answer to what actually causes the highs and lows Why “overcorrecting” is the most common trap (and how to stop) How I handled a real-life 375 → 55 → 250 day (spoiler: slowly and with a lot of patience) Strategies to help bre...

In this first episode, I’m sharing why I started this podcast, what you can expect from each episode, and how a Mean Girls quote became the name of a diabetes and nutrition podcast. Spoiler: it’s about so much more than butter. I’ll tell you a bit about my journey with T1D and leave you with 3 actionable steps you can take to prioritize you management TODAY. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, feeling...