Best FTF Warrior Podcasts (2025)

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The Breathwork Routine That Transformed My T1D & Energy Levels 1:04:54

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"Your breath can literally change your brain chemistry… and even your blood sugars.” In this interview, Nick breaks down how specific breathing patterns can calm your nervous system, sharpen your mindset, and may even reduce blood sugar spikes.🔥 Is breathwork just about stress and anxiety—or can it directly impact blood sugars too? Don’t miss this …

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What Going Vegan Did to My Blood Sugars | T1D Nutrition Breakdown 25:18

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After just ONE week of going vegan as a type 1 diabetic, my insulin needs dropped by 70%. Sounds amazing, right? Well… it almost put me in the back of an ambulance. The wild part? What I learned applies to ANY diet — vegan, keto, paleo, carnivore — you name it. This one mistake nearly wrecked me, but fixing it changed everything. >> ENJOY! Grab you…

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5 Type 1 Diabetes Myths Even Doctors Still Believe! 12:51

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"𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐨 𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭." "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐬." "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭." I’ve heard it all — even from doctors. And I believed some of it... until I learned the truth. In my new video, I’m busting 5 dangerous Type 1 diabetes myths that can literally send you to the ER — even with “perfect” blood sugar. If you or someone you lo…

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T1D Weight Loss in 2025: Data-Driven Strategies That Work 15:44

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"𝐈 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝟏𝟐 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡… 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐧." Sounds impossible, right? But for people with Type 1 Diabetes, this happens all the time — even when you’re eating clean, counting calories, and exercising more. The problem? Most T1Ds are still playing by outdated rules that completely ignore the chaos of insulin, hormones, and…

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Keto for Type 1 Diabetes | The Truth Behind the Trend 17:04

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Keto, vegan, eat what you want? Let's talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly. You probably disagree with at least one point in this video, and I look forward to seeing the discussions and comparisons in the comments on YouTube 💪 Keto diet for Type 1 diabetics - yes or no? >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https…

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How I Ate Pasta Without Post-Meal Spikes | T1D Insulin Timing Trick 14:44

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Ever sat down to eat pasta and not been sure it it's even worth the spike? As someone who married into an Italian family, I can tell you that I've had my fair share of pasta spikes... HOWEVER, with all that practice, I can also share that I've figured it out - and in today's episode... I'm spilling the secrets 😉 Tune in for a quick, tasty look at h…

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The Silent Mental Battle of Living With Type 1 Diabetes 25:37

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The trouble with having one invisible illness (like T1D), is that it can often lead to other invisible illnesses - like anxiety, burnout, depression - or worse. In today's episode, I share the 3 "killers" of mental health, my experience with them, and what worked well for me to "break free". If you live with T1D - These are critical to have strateg…

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3 Blood Sugar Mistakes That Wreck Your Workouts | T1D Timing Tips 17:10

2M ago17:10

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Ever workout and go low or high? Yes, duh. Type 1 diabetes, right? But over the years with thousands of type 1 clients (and competing in Ironman), I've identified 3 KILLERS of blood sugars when exercising. >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com/ Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom…

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The One Thing Blood Sugar Formulas CAN'T Fix 21:14

2M ago21:14

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Diabetes is one giant math equation, HOWEVER... The entire equation falls to pieces without the correct BASE. Think about it like a skyscraper... If the skyscraper has the tallest structure, it'll look fancy and impressive... But without the proper foundation, the whole thing crumbles the second the wind picks up a little too much. The same is true…

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She Mastered Her Insulin Blueprint Using This... Without Her Doctor's Help 26:42

2M ago26:42

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What if there were a way to master blood sugars without your doctor slowing you down? Blood sugar formulas need to be personalized... And when you take the reins, it enables you to make FASTER and more precise adjustments. That's what Eleise learned while going through our program... And in a matter of WEEKS, she was able to "learn everything about…

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Fear vs Freedom: What I Learned From Diabetes Restriction 19:51

2M ago19:51

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I thought restriction was the path to control. I followed the rules. Ate the “safe” foods. Skipped the things I loved - just to avoid the spikes. But the more I played it safe… the less I actually lived. In this new episode, I break down the hidden cost of diabetes restriction - and what finally set me free. If you’ve ever avoided a meal, a moment,…

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My NEW Diabetic Morning Routine (It Works!) 31:06

3M ago31:06

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Most people with diabetes wake up, check their blood sugar, and hope for the best… But what if the first 10 minutes of your day could completely change your numbers - without changing your insulin? I tested a new morning routine that blends breathwork, movement, light exposure, and nervous system regulation… and the results shocked me. 😳 Blood suga…

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What 99% Time In Range Really Feels Like (And How I Got There) 20:55

3M ago20:55

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I've been 99% time in range for the last 18 days as of this post - there are a few reasons for that (that I get into in this episode, one by one), but more importantly... It was NOT accomplished because of restriction. I was living my life, enjoying my birthday, fathers day, getting on LIVE TV (the news) interviewed 3 different times (for my book, …

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What If Blood Sugar Control Was Just a Simple Checklist? 21:18

3M ago21:18

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The Diabetes Scorecard: Can This Simple Tool Transform Your Blood Sugars? While on the news last week, one of the anchors asked me about how I fixed my own blood sugars and stay above 90% time in range always... I pondered this over the last few days and came up with a framework that simplifies EVERYTHING into a simple diabetes checklist... Or "Dia…

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She Couldn’t Get Her A1C Below 7 - Until This Surprising Habit Changed Everything 22:55

3M ago22:55

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Success isn't always linear, and sometimes you have to bend the rules to get what you want... OFTEN times that means stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new. "Nothing changes when nothing changes" Jen shared with us bits and pieces of her amazing (ongoing) transformation with T1D success and we just had to have her on the show...…

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Fix Your Blood Sugar in 24 Hours? (Here's the Truth) 30:50

3M ago30:50

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Can I fix your blood sugars in 24 hours? Yes.SHOULD we fix your blood sugars in 24 hours? It depends... See, often times, while it's fun seeing instant progress, the quick fixes just don't lead to lasting, sustainable success. In today's episode I break down how you CAN see instant results... But also how to zoom out and see the big picture. >> ENJ…

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What Happens When a Diabetic Eats Like They’re Not Diabetic? 18:58

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What if there was a way to enjoy an appetizer, a burger, and LAVA cake with ice cream - without blood sugars going insane? I set out to do just that, and in today's episode you'll discover what strategy I used, in step-by-step fashion, and whether or not it worked! Either way it was heavenly, and I hope this episode serves as a reminder that you CA…

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I Broke My Body Trying to Be a Good Dad With Diabetes 25:10

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This was a hard episode to make... Not emotionally... but physically. I legitimately ended up in the hospital yesterday and (funny story) - it was my fault. With diabetes, SO many of us are taught restriction, constraints, survival... But in today's episode I break down how that's actually wrong, backwards thinking - and what you should be doing in…

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Low Blood Sugars Every Week? Here’s What Your Body’s Really Telling You 26:11

4M ago26:11

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Low blood sugars SUCK. But they're also trying to teach you something critical... Here's the thing - as someone who used to have multiple lows DAILY, to now having only a few lows a YEAR... I can tell you that you don't have to settle for "that's just how diabetes is". In fact, if you learn this lesson that your body is TRYING to tell you with thes…

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How I Beat Anxiety, Lows, and Became an Ironman with Type 1 Diabetes 37:15

4M ago37:15

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It's no secret - I HATE lows. But did you know that I still struggle with low-level anxiety that refuses to leave my mind? It's true, and it's something that I work on (and am challenged by) DAILY. The good news is that it's getting better with years of work. I used to be scared to leave the house (seriously)... Now, well... now I'm an Ironman (som…

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The #1 Mistake I Made With Type 1 Diabetes 22:53

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Insulin is a TRICKY variable... Too much, you die. Too little, you die (eventually). Just right - you're good... for now. And the trickiest part? The amount needed can change day to day. In today's episode I share a story from a time when I didn't know how to identify those differences day to day... And it nearly killed me. Learn from my mistakes- …

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What If Diabetes Was Your Superpower? (It Can Be) 20:02

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Diabetes doesn't have to be hard. I said what I said. Doesn't mean it doesn't suck sometimes, but so many T1D's I talk to are missing a critical piece... A piece that makes diabetes feel more... manageable. I'm not talking about "take your insulin earlier" or "count your carbs"... No, believe it or not it's something much simpler... And yet also ev…

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Riding 100 Miles With T1D: How To Adapt When The Road Gets Tough 38:08

5M ago38:08

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Believe it or not, there were CHALLENGES with my 100-Mile race... Challenges, in my opinion, are opportunities for growth. That being said, they aren't always the most FUN to break through. During my ride I learned a few blood sugar lessons that actually apply across the board to all T1Ds - even if you're not an ultra- endurance athlete like me. Mo…

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Not All Exercise is Good for Diabetes – Here's What to Avoid 18:29

5M ago18:29

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The rules are different with type 1 diabetes... the stuff that's "healthy" for the general population just doesn't always translate perfectly to life with type 1 diabetes. The challenge - which ones are still healthy, which ones are dangerous? YOU get to decide after hearing this week's breakdown of blood sugars with a dangerous realization... And …

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5 Type 1 Diabetes Myths: What Doctors Have Been Getting Wrong! MP3 16:52

6M ago16:52

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My doctor lied to me when I was first diagnosed... Though, if we're being honest - he was misinformed, it wasn't a lie. But this misinformation, even at the level of our medical team (terrifyingly) becomes myth... And those myths can be detrimental to OUR lives as type 1 diabetics. Today I'm breaking down and debunking my 5 top type 1 diabetes myth…

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Blood Sugar Blind Spots: The Two Critical Mistakes ALL Diabetics Make 27:03

6M ago27:03

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ALL diabetics (yes, me included) struggle with one of two (or both) of these underlying causes of unnecessary suffering... The embarrassing part - I've been coaching others on how to fix this for YEARS, and only JUST noticed it in my own life. In a single day I was able to actually fix this problem, and when we uncover the issue in your own life - …

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How Zak Fixed a Decade of Diabetes Damage in 23.5 Hours 31:30

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What if it were possible to FIX blood sugars in less than a single day? Today's story that Zak shares with us highlights the incredible improvements that can be made when the right strategy (aka FORMULA) is implemented... With blood sugars going from completely wacky and unpredictable - to smooth, steady, and over 90% time in range... in the first …

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This New Diabetes Protocol Saved Her Life—Could It Save Yours? 25:34

6M ago25:34

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Imagine you've given WAY too much insulin and you're sure that this could end in a hospital trip... What do you do? The challenge arises - balance the insulin (and other factors that you'll hear about) to avoid a life-threatening LOW blood sugar... WHILE also not taking in too much and rebounding into a HIGH blood sugar... And to do so in a calcula…

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The Insulin Trick That Doctors Aren't Telling Diabetics 19:08

7M ago19:08

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I easily could have ended up in the hospital if I wasnt using blood sugar formulas over the weekend... Something WILD happened to my blood sugars recently, and when I realized that no doctor talks about this - I knew I needed to make an episode about it. If you've ever been slapped upside the head by a mysterious high or low blood sugar... It was p…

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Is THIS Ingredient The Solution For High Blood Sugars? 22:57

7M ago22:57

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There's something in your food that can make or break your meal blood sugars... Too little - massive spike. Too much - delayed spike. Just the right amount - absolute perfection. This single shift in my eating habits fixed nearly all of my struggles many years ago... And today I break my silence to share it with you. Honestly, it's probably the #1 …

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How I Fixed My High Morning Blood Sugars 22:24

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I used to wake up STUCK with higher numbers, even a 45 minute pre-bolus didn't seem to work... Until I made an important distinction (that I'll walk through the specifics of in this episode). There are TWO big reasons that most of us have difficulty first thing, and if you get this wrong... It WILL set you up for the blood sugar roller coaster all.…

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Emotional, Mental, Physical, DIABETES BURNOUT 29:44

7M ago29:44

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Let me be clear - I'm not perfect or immune to the negatives of type 1 diabetes (or life)... And I hit a wall, HARD. Burnout is real, it shows signs, and when those signs are ignored - it wreaks havoc. I recently experienced some far-reaching burnout that went so far as ending my 5.5 YEAR streak of staying consistently over 90% time in range... But…

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The T1D Dental Protocol with Dr. Katie Lee 51:39

7M ago51:39

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Blood sugars are about MORE than just the food that enters your mouth... Turns out it's not just about glucose and numbers, but also about dental health and the impact on blood sugars! A few months ago, we had dental expert, Dr. Katie Lee, hop into our private community to teach on this exact topic... And she blew our minds. Long story short, we de…

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Are You Calculating Insulin Wrong? Find Out Now 23:46

8M ago23:46

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When I was first diagnosed, my doctor guessed at my insulin needs and said "let me know how it goes". In other words - even HE wasn't confident that it would work. Looking back, this ticks me off. Newly diagnosed diabetics like me being left to fend for themselves with a "best guess" approach to T1D management. In a recent conversation with my priv…

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From "Rock Bottom" to THRIVING with Type 1 Diabetes - T1D Case Study 25:24

8M ago25:24

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Ever wonder how "good" life can get with T1D? In today's episode, I pulled one of my current clients aside who was able to use the 80/20 blood sugar formula to FLIP his world upside down (though, I suppose "right-side up" is more accurate)... He went from frustrated and confused with blood sugars that would just NOT cooperate...f To in control and …

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How To Lose Weight With Type 1 Diabetes [In 2025] 26:33

8M ago26:33

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If you've ever struggled to lose fat with T1D, you're not alone. The reality is that losing weight with diabetes is actually harder, and often overlooked. Here's the reason - if your blood sugars aren't working for you, they're working against you. Low blood sugars mean consuming extra calories that you didn't even want... High blood sugars mean yo…

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How I Plan To Automate My T1D In 2025 26:13

8M ago26:13

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What if there were a way to automate blood sugars... While enjoying life to the fullest? I ran into a sketchy situation over the last few weeks where my diabetes got a little crazy... In today's episode I share how to "own" your diabetes (so that it doesn't own YOU)... As well as the ONE habit I changed to get everything back on track for a 100% ti…

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This "Insulin Stacking" Strategy Actually Made My Blood Sugars Easier 18:17

9M ago18:17

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You've heard "insulin stacking kills" before, but you've never heard it explained like THIS. Once I figured out projected timelines with my blood sugar management, things finally started to "click" for me... And it's almost as if my A1C and Time In Range were fixed (or at least greatly improved) overnight. There's a lot of actionable items in this …

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How I Survived a Dangerous Low Blood Sugar During an Ironman... And Broke a Record 52:17

9M ago52:17

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In my most vulnerable episode EVER (I teared up a little), I share what was one of the riskiest moves I've made with T1D... I finished possibly my last ever Ironman event (though, who knows) with a few different stories to tell... One, as an athlete, that broke a previous PR by an HOUR... Another, as a type 1 diabetic, that nearly had to quit the r…

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How I Lowered My Blood Sugars WITHOUT Insulin 21:43

9M ago21:43

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Other times, it's just nice to have different options to manipulate blood sugars... That's right, I said manipulate blood sugars. In today's episode, I share how I was able to actually reduce my insulin needs in a pinch, which allowed me to set myself up for my best Ironman 70.3 race yet. I spill ALL the secrets on this one with: weight loss insuli…

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THIS Might Be The #1 Lesson I've Learned With T1D 32:15

9M ago32:15

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My LEAST favorite way to learn - the HARD way. Unfortunately I had a pretty rough go recently that left me in a not so good place mentally... And the lesson that I learned actually was discovered by my wife, Lisa. We were on vacation in Hawaii a few weeks ago and things were not exactly "peachy" with my blood sugars... I tried my best to hide it so…

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The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula 25:21

10M ago25:21

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I recently shared some extremely vulnerable information during my book launch event that shook some attendees... I opened up about some of my past, some of my "behind the scenes" challenges, and even some of my private life during the interview. And while it was initially only meant for that core group of Renegade Warriors that were LIVE with me on…

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Glucose Mastery: Unraveling the Mystery of Sugars with Dr. Sheri Colberg, PhD 1:05:22

10M ago1:05:22

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Did you know that juice is no longer considered the best way to treat low blood sugars?! In today's episode we went down the rabbit hole of rabbit holes on everything glucose, metabolism, low treatments (and why you've been making life more difficult than necessary), and so much more. We even went into some behind the scenes stuff that I know you'l…

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Thriving with T1D: Deb's Journey To Blood Sugar FREEDOM 22:58

10M ago22:58

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Ever wondered if it were possible to have freedom and flexibility WITH stable blood sugars? Enter Deb - someone who had never let diabetes hold her back from living her best life, but noticed that blood sugars were never really "controlled"... At least until she discovered her 80/20 Blood Sugar Formula. In today's episode she shares the details beh…

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Every "Diabetic Decision" I Made During My Ironman Race As A T1D (To Survive) 41:49

10M ago41:49

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Completing an Ironman with type 1 diabetes was... challenging to say the least. In fact, there were a few occassions where if an aggressive decision I made went differently... I might not have finished the race at all. In today's episode - by popular demand, I walk through, step by step, moment by moment - every blood sugar, insulin decision, and s…

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I Broke The #1 T1D Rule In My Ironman Race 27:52

10M ago27:52

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Ultra-Endurance Athletics, just like real life with diabetes, require the skill of adaptation. A few days ago I completed my first ever Ironman race. Over the course of the 140.6 miles of mental and physical battles, I encountered a FEW diabetes disasters that required me to think on my feet.. And ultimately make some decisions that were quite dang…

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How I Solved My Meal Time High Blood Sugars 16:14

11M ago16:14

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Ever wonder why blood sugars aren't cooperating after a meal? In today's episode I discuss the exact method I use to identify exactly how much insulin I need at meals in order to stay in range... And it's easier than you think! The unfortunate truth is that our medical system is often outdated...And in today's episode I share a story about a conver…

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Zig When Diabetes Zags (My 100 Mile Disaster) 28:59

11M ago28:59

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7 site changes, 2 vials of insulin, 1 meltdown... What do you do when diabetes doesn't follow the "rules" anymore? I'll be transparent - I had a hard week with diabetes.I made it work... as we all do... but it was a tough one. What made it even tougher is that it ended with me heading into my biggest Ironman training block ever... 100 miles on the …

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"Abandon Ship" if you're using this outdated T1D Strategy 23:25

11M ago23:25

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I canceled my next triathlon, and you should cancel your medical team... Pretty shocking, I know! But there comes a time in every journey where you might need to "question everything" and hit the reset button... And in today's episode, I share exactly what that looked like in my life right now... As well as what you can use to know IF it's time for…

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Controlling Chaotic Blood Sugars with Something Experimental 30:15

11M ago30:15

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Blood sugar experiments don't always go according to plan, and this one definitely did not... At first. Or second, third, fourth, and so on. But then something clicked... Something magical... Something... calculated. In today's episode, I share about an ongoing blood sugar experiment that honestly, has had me terrified every time I ran it because o…