Thrivabetic: Thriving with Diabetes

On this week’s solo episode, Kate sits down to talk about her current mental state with diabetes and her thoughts on “healing”.  She discusses changing how we view the term healing and what it actually means to feel better about diabetes. Sometimes we need to look back and see the small progress we’ve made each day and call that a win. We will never rid ourselves of anger, grief, frustration, sadn...

This week Heather and I go off about our experiences at the endocrinologist… Obviously we’ve had some good experiences with endos but we have a lot to say about the bad ones. We talk about our worst times going to get our A1Cs checked, some horrible things that the doctors have said, anxiety around going to the ends, how to advocate for yourself, what we wish they knew, and more! This episode is f...

This week Heather and I have a lot to unpack! Not only did I have my first week ever using a Dexcom, Heather had a brief pump failure and has been dealing with some illness. We catch up on our last couple weeks and discuss our journeys with different management styles. Heather only had about a year doing multiple daily injections (MDI) before she got a pump and got a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CG...

On this weeks episode Heather and I discuss some of our top areas of life that are impacted by diabetes. Long story short, every area of life is affected but we go over our personal experiences in each. We discuss mental health, work, school, dating, money, social life, exercise, vacation, holidays, relationship to food, and so much more! This episode is for entertainment purposes only and is not...

Heather and I are back at it to talk all about our experiences with alcohol and how it has effected our blood sugar and diabetes management. We talk about college, how we learned about alcohols effect on blood sugar, our drinks of choice, what we do to prevent a rollercoaster while drinking, and how we feel about alcohol now. This episode is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advic...

**This episode is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice.** I'm back with one of my best friends Heather Olson to talk all about getting sick and diabetes. We talk about our personal experiences with common colds, the flu, and COVID and how we *tried* to manage blood sugars during it all. Connect with Heather on instagram @holson_11 and @milifeinnumbers . Find me on Instagr...

Long time no see! I've been ~slightly~ avoiding this episode for a while now but it's finally time to sit down and discuss all my thoughts and feelings on living with diabetes for 15 years. On this weeks episode I'm reflecting on all the years I've lived with diabetes, my diagnosis, how it's impacted me over the years, all I've learned, and so much more! Find me on In...

This week I chat with Dom about his experiences living with multiple autoimmune disorders. Dom tells me about being diagnosed with both Crohn's Disease and shortly after, Type 1 Diabetes at the age 14. Recently, he has also had to adjust to a Celiacs diagnosis which means he has to be gluten free. Listen now for the full story! Connect with Dom on instagram @avgdiabetic and @dsnydz and on tik...

This week I talk with Tini AKA @ragebolusbabe about her mental health journey and how she went from constantly hiding her medical devices to feeling confident with diabetes. We discuss "Hot Diabetic Summer", what it means, and how to embrace it. Find Tini on Instagram and Tiktok @ragebolusbabe . Connect with me on Instagram and Tiktok @thrivabetic. Find the blog here and  The Thrivabetic...

This week I talk with Riley,  who I grew up with.  She shares with me her college experiences including burnout, drinking, going to concerts, and working in the cannabis industry.  We also discuss growing up with diabetes and dealing with insecurities. Find Riley on Instagram here .  This episode is only for entertainment purposes and is not medical advice. Connect with me on Instagram and Tiktok...

Janae tells me about her unique diagnosis with diabetes and how she has had to adjust to it over the years. We also talk about her brand Diababe Life and the inspiration behind making art about diabetes. Find her on Instagram @diababelife and @diababejanae . Check out our recent collaboration in designing a bag where all profits go to @directrelief to help support diabetics in Ukraine. Connect wit...

This week I talk with Kaydn about her experience being diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and then a couple of months later, being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.  We discuss coping with a diabetes diagnosis as an adult, sharing the highs and lows online, and much more. Connect with Kaydn on Tiktok @kay.byeeee and Instagram @kaydnsbrokenpancreas. Connect with me on Instagram and Tiktok @thrivabet...

This week Kate goes in-depth about the feelings of guilt and shame that come along with managing diabetes. She talks about how much control we really have and how she copes with these uncomfortable feelings. Connect with me on Instagram and Tiktok @thrivabetic. Find the blog here and  The Thrivabetic book here . If you enjoyed this episode please share with a friend and leave me a rating/review on...

 This week Kate discusses the extreme emphasis that is put on diabetics to have complete control and manage blood sugar effectively. When there is a loss of control for a person with diabetes, the stakes can be high (hospitalization, coma, complications, death) or at least appear that way. Does this lead to becoming a control freak in diabetes and in life? For Kate, it seemed to have that effect a...

BIG NEWS!!! THE THRIVABETIC: A GUIDE TO THRIVING THROUGH THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF DIABETES, IS NOW LIVE ON AMAZON. Grab your copy HERE . In this week's episode, Kate tells the story of going to diabetes camp as an insecure, shy 11-year-old. Between getting sick the first day, avoiding the boys at the camp at all costs, and coming up with a dance routine to Tik Tok by Ke$ha, it was a great time,...

On this episode, Kate discusses what she's learned about mindset, negative thought patterns, the subconscious, neuroplasticity, and more! She discusses how patterns of thought shape our reality and create the lens through which we see the world. Neuroplasticity tells us that we are not chained to our thought patterns and we have the ability to create new neural pathways in the brains, therefo...

I'M BACK!! I moved across the country and I'm so ready to jump back into the Thrivabetic Podcast. On this season, I'll be going solo to discuss mental health and mindset around diabetes. Some life updates: I'm illustrating a book! It will come out beginning to mid-December and feature a bunch of my colorful designs and positive/encouraging messages around diabetes. It will be a...

TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of eating disorders. This week I am joined by Natalie, a recovered diabulimic and Eating Disorder Recovery Mentor. Natalie shares her story of living with diabulimia for almost a decade and we dive into the details of how it affects the mind and body, signs and symptoms to look out for, and how to get help. To join Natalie's free support group on Facebook click her...

This week we have a solo episode! Kate discusses in depth how diabetes may have played a huge role in her excessive overthinking, need for control, and being a perfectionist. She breaks down some important things she's learned from therapy and other psychologists (@the.holistic.psychologist @the.ferrapist) such as the way overthinking gives us an illusion of control, the way guilt/shame/blame...

This week Kate talks with Maya, a Type 3c Diabetic, to learn about her story of being born with congenital hyperinsulinism, undergoing multiple surgeries before having her pancreas removed as an infant, and what it's like for her to live with Type 3c now. We also discuss how and why Maya raises awareness for Type 3c Diabetes and how we as a diabetic community can be more inclusive of the many...

TW: discussion of eating disorders. This week, I am joined by Danielle to discuss all things nutrition, dieting, and eating disorders with diabetes. Danielle is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in Intuitive Eating, binge eating, and Heath At Every Size(R)-aligned nutrition therapy. Danielle earned her bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics from California State Universit...

Elysia joins me this week to discuss her type 1 diabetes diagnosis at the age of 28. She tells us how she adjusted to the diagnosis while working full time and being a mom to two kids. We also discuss how her mental health was impacted, how she found support, and how her relationship to food was affected. You can connect with Elysia on Instagram @typew1nderwoman.  You can find me on Instagram and...

This week Kate and Mary talk about women's health and living with diabetes. We go into yeast infections, antibiotics, abnormal PAP results, menstrual cycles, birth control, and how this can all affect blood sugar and diabetes management. We discuss some of our personal experiences related to these topics and what we've done to overcome them. This is not medical advice, please consult you...

Matt Vande Vegte joins me this week to talk about how he turned his struggles into an opportunity to understand diabetes on a new level. We discuss some simple ways to have more control over your blood sugar, the 42+ factors that can affect it, and how to keep moving forward despite the setbacks. You can find Matt on all social media platforms @ftfwarrior and be sure to check out his podcast, Pard...

In this episode, Kate discusses all things wellness and diabetes with Mark Picardo. Mark gives insight on how to control blood sugar while exercising, finding a diet and lifestyle that works for you, noticing trends in your blood sugar to have better control, and more!  Connect with Mark on Instagram @type1wellness and join his free Facebook group, Type1Wellness.  You can find me on Instagram and...