Type 1 Club Podcast

The teenage years can bring a unique set of challenges for young people living with Type 1 diabetes. As independence grows, so do the demands of managing a chronic condition alongside school, friendships, sport, social pressures and the desire to simply fit in. In this episode, Jacqui is joined once again by Angie Manzke from Reflective Haven to explore the emotional side of Type 1 diabetes during...

In this episode of The Type 1 Club , Jacqui speaks with Hannah, a fellow Type 1 mum whose son Eli was diagnosed at just 10 months old. Hannah shares the early signs they missed, the terrifying moment that led to calling an ambulance and Eli’s time in intensive care with severe diabetic ketoacidosis. What began as months of an unsettled baby quickly turned into a life-changing diagnosis just days b...

In this episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast , Jacqui speaks with Himanshu , who shares his experience of living with type 1 diabetes and later supporting his son through the same diagnosis. They discuss the realities of managing diabetes across different generations, the role of technology and how families learn to adapt, support each other and keep life moving forward. Himanshu shares the importan...

In this episode, Jacqui chats with Emily Mason , a teenager from Tasmania who shares her experience of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13. Emily speaks openly about becoming critically unwell before diagnosis, returning to school just days later and navigating life as the only person she knew with type 1. Now using pump therapy and playing football, she reflects on growing confidence, mana...

In this episode, Jacqui chats with Chris Roome , who has spent much of his life proving that type 1 diabetes doesn’t have to define what’s possible. Diagnosed at 12, Chris quickly adopted the mindset of being child first, diabetic second . Since then, he’s taken on endurance races, extreme outdoor adventures and even dog sledding in the Arctic, all while managing the constant decisions that come w...

In this episode, Jacqui is joined by Ellen Chaplin, a type 1 mum who shares her family’s experience of diagnosis, diabetes technology and resilience. Ellen’s daughter Charlotte was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at six years old, just days before Christmas. What began as a routine appointment quickly became a life-changing hospital admission, marking the start of an intense and emotional learning...

In this episode, Jacqui sits down with Jye Warren, a dad, social worker and person living with type 1 diabetes, for an honest and deeply human conversation about diagnosis, mental health, masculinity, parenting and finding the right support. Diagnosed at 25, Jye shares what it was like navigating type 1 diabetes as a young adult with limited education, minimal support and the realities of young ad...

In this episode of The Type 1 Club , Jacqui is joined by Jenna from Type One Vibes to talk about the realities of preparing for a major life event, including weddings while living with Type 1 diabetes. Jenna shares her experience navigating the lead-up to her wedding with Type 1, unpacking the often unseen mental load that comes with managing blood sugars, stress, expectations and routines during...

In Part Two of this conversation, Jacqui and Liz shift from diagnosis to what life actually looks like afterwards and how Type 1 doesn’t have to limit dreams, adventure, or possibility. Liz shares how her family made the bold decision to continue with their long-held dream of travelling Australia, even after both of her sons were diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Eighteen months after Dan’s diagnosi...

We’re kicking off 2026 with a powerful and deeply moving conversation. In this episode of The Type 1 Club , Jacqui is joined by Liz Blackburn , a mum to two energetic boys, Jimmy and Dan, both living with Type 1 diabetes. Liz shares what it’s like to walk the diagnosis road not once, but twice and how experience, intuition and community shaped their family’s journey. Liz takes us back to Jimmy’s d...

In our final episode for 2025, host Jacqui Kidman sits down with the incredible Bianca Ward — Type 1 mum of two, longtime supporter of the Type 1 Foundation and the heart behind the Care Packs program. Bianca shares her family’s deeply personal journey through her daughter Daisy’s diagnosis at age 2, followed by her son Daniel’s diagnosis a few years later. She reflects on the shock, the fear, the...

In this powerful and emotional episode, Jacqui sits down with Kimmie , mum to Priya , who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just three years old after a terrifying brush with DKA . Kimmie opens up about the traumatic lead-up to Priya’s diagnosis — weeks of illness following a tonsillectomy, multiple GP visits, and a heartbreaking moment when she found her daughter unconscious on the floor. She...

Jess shares the journey of parenting through two life-changing diagnoses — first understanding Millie’s neurodivergence and then adapting to the demands of daily diabetes management. Together, they talk about the unique challenges (and insights) that come with balancing both, how ADHD influences diabetes care and the strength it takes as a parent to navigate constant learning, advocacy and support...

In this week’s episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast , Jacqui is joined once again by Andi Balog , also known as The T1D Nutritionist , to take a deep dive into one of the most important (and often confusing!) aspects of Type 1 diabetes management: carbohydrate counting . Andi shares her personal journey with carb counting from diagnosis to mastering the skill, and offers practical tools, mindset shi...

In this heartfelt episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast , host Jacqui Kidman sits down with Megan , a fellow Type 1 Mum, to share the powerful story of her son Beau, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes just after his first birthday — while the family was already navigating his epilepsy diagnosis . Megan opens up about the early warning signs that were missed, the instinct that something wasn’t rig...

In this inspiring episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast , host Jacqui Kidman sits down with Olly Green , an 18-year-old from Melbourne who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes during lockdown in 2020. Olly shares his powerful story — from the shock of diagnosis at age 14, navigating stigma and confidence, to finding his rhythm as an athlete and now setting an incredible goal: running 220km from Point L...

In this episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, Jacqui sits down with Drew Harrisberg, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 21 years old. Drew offers a powerful reflection on the early days of diagnosis. From the shock and sleepless nights to gradually building confidence and trusting himself to navigate T1D. He talks about his journey to make peace with uncertainty, the lessons learned along the...

In this deeply honest and powerful episode, Jacqui speaks with Tiara, a mother navigating the early days of her daughter Alaska’s recent Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. At just 11 years old, Alaska's diagnosis came after months of confusing symptoms, misdiagnoses, and even a moment of collapse — all just days before starting high school. Tiara shares how she trusted her gut despite dismissals from medi...

In this episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, Jacqui sits down with 23-year-old Emily Searle — a university student, childcare educator, and passionate Type 1 diabetes advocate living in Sydney. Diagnosed with celiac disease at age three and Type 1 diabetes just one week before graduating high school at 17, Emily shares her powerful and deeply personal story of navigating two chronic conditions. Fro...

In this episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, Jacqui chats with Brodie Sharpe — runner, advocate, and founder of TypeRun_ Diagnosed at age 15 , Brodie shares his personal journey from learning to manage life with Type 1 to launching a global Guinness World Record attempt. Along the way, he has found purpose, strength, and a sense of belonging through movement and connection. Whether you're a runner,...

In this episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, host Jacqui Kidman chats with Lachlan Trowell — a Type 1 diabetes coach, content creator, and passionate advocate for holistic diabetes management. Diagnosed just two days before Christmas at age 14, Lachie shares the story of his diagnosis, the emotional and physical toll it took, and the unique challenges of navigating adolescence while learning to man...

In this deeply personal and raw episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast , Jacqui Kidman sits down with her now close friend Sally Jeffree , who bravely shares the story of her son Henry’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis—and everything that came with it. It all began with an unexplained fainting episode at a birthday party. What followed was a whirlwind: a type 1 diabetes diagnosis while Sally was caring for...

In this episode of the Type 1 Club podcast, Jacqui is joined by Emily Viles — known to many through her Instagram page @emilysdiabetes. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a baby, Emily shares her powerful story of growing up with the condition and how it shaped her approach to life, pregnancy, and now parenthood. Emily takes us through her journey of preparing for pregnancy, managing her diabetes d...

In this episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast , host Jacqui Kidman sits down with Associate Professor John Wentworth , a leading researcher in type 1 diabetes, to discuss an exciting and hopeful new chapter in type 1 research and prevention: Type 1 Screen . Together, they explore: What Type 1 Screen is and why it matters How early detection of type 1 diabetes can prevent medical emergencies and chang...

In this episode of the Type 1 Club podcast, Matt Pontel shares how his insulin pump gives him the freedom to thrive in a career filled with business travel and shifting time zones. He talks about the practical strategies he uses to manage type 1 diabetes on the go—and how exercise plays a key role in his downtime. Matt also opens up about the challenges of balancing workouts with pump management,...