The Stripped Pod

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we’re joined by Kelly Schmidt all the way from the US. Kelly’s a registered dietitian, functional nutritionist, and fellow type 1 diabetic. She’s also the founder of T1D Functional Nutrition , where she helps people manage their diabetes in a way that fits their lifestyl...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. Today’s episode is brought to you by Dermal Therapy, whose Heel Balm is clinically proven to repair dry, cracked feet—because healthy feet start with healthy skin. Coming up on today’s pod we’re diving into the world of foot health with senior podiatrist and founder of Podiatry Beyond, Neda Pir...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we’re breaking down what Labor, Liberal, and the Independents are promising this election when it comes to diabetes care, healthcare reform, and access to life-changing tech. Visit the UQ Alumni Book Fair in Brisbane We featured on the FeedSpot 100 Best Diabetes Podcasts...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we’ve got your unhinged diabetes hacks, some honest reviews of the new Dexcom G7, and a super relatable diabetes diary from Emily just a couple of years after her diagnosis. Make Automated Insulin Delivery affordable for all Australians with type 1 diabetes ( Change.org...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, it’s part two of Partner Pod, where we hear from some of the unsung heroes of our diabetes community - your partners. The Impact of Diabetes on the Lives of Young Adults  (Mayo Clinic) Gut microbiome could delay onset of type 1 diabetes (UQ News) Submit your Partner Stor...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. In this raw and unfiltered episode, we sit down with Emily from Emily’s Diabetes to unpack the real, messy, emotional rollercoaster of navigating pregnancy with type 1 diabetes—no sugar-coating, just the truth. Follow Emily on Instagram. Follow PDC Mums & Bumps on Instagram. Become our next...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we meet Diabetes Diarist Tanika whose son Jaxon was diagnosed with diabetes at age 2 and has since fundraised for diabetes support dog Kiwi, then we explore how a diabetes diagnosis really does impact the whole family with Australian Diabetes Technology CDE Julie. Book in wi...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, Braden starts a new mini series trialling CGM patches for the first time and Ash sits down with Jo Sader, Country Manager of Insulet, chatting all things Omnipod 5 and running a diabetes healthtech business. Become our next diabetes diarist and ⁠submit your Diabetes Diar...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, Ash sits down with Pete Lomas, founder of Not Just a Patch, to chat about life with diabetes, running a business in the diabetes space, and some unexpected highs (and literal lows). Diabetes took over her life, until a stem cell therapy freed her (Washington Post) Vertex Ann...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we’re hearing from Diabetes Diarist Elia about her wild diagnosis story (spoiler: she diagnosed herself mid-lecture at uni) and we’re also chatting to Ali from Australian Diabetes Technology, swapping tips on overcoming disordered eating. Watch Ash’s full MAFS rant on Ti...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we’re joined by diabetes educator and nurse practitioner Isabel Reeves from InRange Diabetes to break down everything you need to know about getting started with diabetes tech—from insulin pumps to CGMs—so you can find the right tools to make life with diabetes easier. B...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we’re diving into the latest diabetes tech for 2025 with Julie from Australian Diabetes Technology, covering game-changing updates like Dexcom G7’s 30-minute warm-up and the arrival of Omnipod 5 in Australia. Finally, we break down upcoming innovations - including needle...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. Welcome to the final The Stripped Pod episode for 2024! Today, we’re celebrating a year of incredible conversations, revisiting standout moments, inspiring stories, and the laughs that made this year unforgettable. This episode is all about reflecting on what we’re leaving behind in 2024 and wh...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we meet Rhiannon who was no stranger to type 1 diabetes when she was diagnosed, but does now consider it her fourth child, plus we hear about Braden’s recent adventures in ol’ blighty to kick off our brand new segment! Insulin thermostability in a real-world setting (The Lan...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we chat with Lachlan Trowell, better known as Trainer Trowell, about the powerful intersection of exercise and diabetes management as well as sharing his experience coming out of diabetes burnout. Tune in to hear the good, the bad, and the low alarms in this honest and inspi...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's very special episode for World Diabetes Day, we’re diving into what this day means to the diabetes community. Get your first three months of supplies delivered membership-fee free with every order of 3 boxes of Drew's Daily Dose Needles. Watch Breakthrough T1D UK's 'What a Cure Looks...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we meet Charlie, a yachtsman who’s navigating uncharted waters both on and off the boat, before diving into some practical advice on switching up your medical team if they’re not quite the right fit. Check out ADEA's Find a CDE database. Become our next diabetes diarist and...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we’re hearing from some of the unsung heroes of our diabetes community, your partners . They’re there during your midnight lows, they know your fave glucose treats, and might even know your lows better than you do. Stem cell therapy reverses type 1 diabetes in world first (T...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we meet diabetes diarist Alain who was diagnosed later in life and then we tackle a diabetes rant all about what to do when you feel like you just can't win. Become our next diabetes diarist and ⁠submit your Diabetes Diaries entry⁠ . This episode was brought to you by Stripp...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we hear from diabetes diarist Amy who is passionate about how support systems have a very real impact on diabetes burnout, and we talk through what to do when a close friend or family member doesn’t take diabetes seriously. Find our Diabetes Diarist Amy on Instagram @_ amyja...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we’re chatting with Cristy, a mom whose son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 7. Now that he’s reached the double digits, Cristy’s here to share what their journey’s been like and the ups and downs they’ve faced together. Follow Cristy and Dexter's diabetes j...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we meet diabetes diarist Steph and answer your burning questions about the Chronic Somoghi effect.  Follow our Diabetes Diarist Steph on Instagram @flippingsteph Follow Nurse Rachel on Instagram @australiandiabetestechnology Become our next diabetes diarist and ⁠submit y...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's special R U Ok Day episode, psychologist and T1D Britt joins us to discuss how to keep your mental game strong while managing type 1 diabetes, with some real talk on coping strategies and support. We also chat about pregnancy, getting married with T1D in tow and shifting between...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we hear from diabetes diarist Monique, we answer Hannah's diabetes dia-lemma about Fiasp and insulin pumps and finally, we find out why Braden's “raw dogging” diabetes this week. RSVP to Beers & BGLs on Sunday 29 September in Brisbane. Become our next diabete...

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we chat to Georgia whose diagnosis story was years in the making (literally). Plus, Braden has a whoopsie moment he needs to get off his chest and we discuss how fluid management styles could help reduce diabetes burnout. Become our next diabetes diarist and ⁠submit your...