The T1Determined Podcast

Welcome to Type 1 Trail Talks of The T1Determined Podcast. Today, I sit down with Mary Beth Cooley. Diagnosed with T1D in her late 30s —just one week before the world shut down for COVID-19— Mary Beth chose to face a daunting new reality with incredible focus. While the rest of the world ground to a halt, she got to work mastering her health. We dive into what it was like navigating a fresh chroni...

Today, I sit down with T1D ultra-athlete Adam Redling. Husband, father of three, engineer, and an ultra-endurance athlete who completely owns his Type 1 diagnosis. Diagnosed at age 40 mid-training, Adam dropped the excuses and attacked the trails. Seven ultra-marathons later, he's here to deliver the raw blueprint on discipline, habits, and relentless performance. What Adam has accomplished are no...

Welcome to T1 Trail Talks of The T1Determined Podcast. Today, Chris Roome sits down with Tom Perry. Tom is an avid hiker from New Hampshire whose experience with Type 1 Diabetes spans decades of change. We'll talk about the improvement in diabetic management technology, his perspective on how life with T1D has changed over the years, and his overall experience with our first trip of Project Insuln...

Today, I sit down with my wife, Katerina Marcello. As someone who does not live with Type 1 Diabetes, Katerina represents those who are still affected by T1D, encountering it daily as a support system.  Together, we recount our recent ascent of Kilimanjaro– at 19,341 ft, the tallest mountain in Africa. In early 2026, we trekked via the Machame Route on a seven-day journey to the summit, Uhuru Peak...

Today, I talk about my personal journey while training for and running my two marathons. As a T1D, in October 2023, I ran the BayState Marathon in Lowell, Massachusetts. And in September 2025, I ran the Jack & Jill Downhill Marathon in the Poconos, Pennsylvania. Leading up to my first marathon, I discuss the life events that led me to stop drinking alcohol.  Two and a half years into sobriety, the...

Today, I welcome back T1D ultra endurance athlete, Chris Roome. Chris recently founded a Type 1 adventure company, Project Insulntation. This is our next adventure together as T1Determined will partner with Project Insulnation in curating Type 1 backcountry trips, expeditions, and more while capturing the content and stories of the T1D athletes joining us. We dive deep into the importance of surro...

Today, I am joined by two incredible leaders from the Diabetes Sports Project (DSP): Dr. Joe Henske and Lauren Adams. Dr. Henske is a clinical endocrinologist, researcher, and Director of the Diabetes Program at the University of Arkansas, Medical Sciences. Having completed 15 marathons, he is currently leading a groundbreaking study on T1D athletes competing in the Boston Marathon. Joining him is...

Today, I speak with Na Eun "Jiggy" Yoon. Jiggy is a Type 1 Mental Health Motivational Speaker, Leadership & Mindset Coach, combat sports athlete, and founder of both Asians Grieving and Vulnerability Is Dope.  As a Queens-raised Queer Asian immigrant woman, Jiggy empowers our youth, students, athletes, and professionals to achieve sustainable excellence through strategic mental health and resilien...

Today, I speak with T1D Ultra Endurance Athlete, Don Muchow. Don holds the record for the fastest documented run across Texas. In 2021, he accomplished a first-ever run from Disneyland to Disney World. And most recently, he completed the equivalent of 10 consecutive Ironmans in 3 weeks. All of this and more, while managing Type 1 Diabetes. Don's Website– t1determined.org Don's Email– donsolo@t1det...

Today I talk with T1D Ultra Endurance Athlete, the one and only Roddy Riddle. Roddy is a former International cyclist who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the late age of 40. In 2013, he ran the Marathon Des Sables Ultra Marathon, which is a 154-mile race in the Sahara Desert of Morocco. In 2016, he first attempted the Arctic 6633 Ultra Marathon, which is a 352-mile race in the Yukon of Canad...

Today, I talk with T1D Endurance Runner Arnie Bunch. Diagnosed in 1992 at the age of five, Arnie has been navigating life with type 1 diabetes for decades. He holds a true passion for endurance sports, which recently included completing three full marathons as well as the 4x4x48 David Goggins Challenge. Today, we dive deep into Arnie's completion of the 4x4x48, which means running 4 miles at the t...

Dr. Rachel Smith is a medical doctor and a pioneering mountaineer from Belfast. At just 28, Rachel is aiming to make history as the first woman with Type 1 Diabetes to summit Mt. Vinson, Antarctica's highest peak. Diagnosed just before her third birthday, Rachel was the first child in Northern Ireland to use an insulin pump and has since conquered the highest peaks in South America, Africa, and Au...

Dr. Rob Rice is a Professor and Chair of the Graduate Program in Mental Health Counseling at St. John Fisher University, where his research focuses on integrating technology, like video games, with mental health treatment for young people.  As an athlete, Dr. Rice was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 37. Learning to manage this late diagnosis with his passion for the outdoors, he has since climbed...

Today, I am thrilled to chat with Keirstin Roose. Keirstin is a Division I T1D softball player, excelling at Coastal Carolina before joining the University of Georgia to pursue her Master's in Biomechanics. Diagnosed recently at the age of 21, Keirstin balances this academic rigor while playing a highly competitive sport and managing Type 1 Diabetes. As the host of the Like a Girl Podcast and crea...

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...