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Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
Lauren Bongiorno
196 episodes
23 hours ago
Today, I’m reflecting on my 25th diaversary, 25 years since I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In the past, I’ve shared this day with my parents on the podcast, but this year I felt called to sit down solo and really process what this milestone means. From the memories of my diagnosis at seven years old to the lessons I’ve learned along the way, I’m sharing how my relationship with diabetes has evolved over a quarter of a century. My hope is that no matter where you are in your journey, fi...
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Today, I’m reflecting on my 25th diaversary, 25 years since I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In the past, I’ve shared this day with my parents on the podcast, but this year I felt called to sit down solo and really process what this milestone means. From the memories of my diagnosis at seven years old to the lessons I’ve learned along the way, I’m sharing how my relationship with diabetes has evolved over a quarter of a century. My hope is that no matter where you are in your journey, fi...
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Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
197. The 25-Year Mark: My Reflections of A Quarter Century Lived With Type 1
Today, I’m reflecting on my 25th diaversary, 25 years since I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In the past, I’ve shared this day with my parents on the podcast, but this year I felt called to sit down solo and really process what this milestone means. From the memories of my diagnosis at seven years old to the lessons I’ve learned along the way, I’m sharing how my relationship with diabetes has evolved over a quarter of a century. My hope is that no matter where you are in your journey, fi...
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23 hours ago
26 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
196. When “Winning” at Diabetes Becomes the Problem: A Story Every T1D Parent Needs to Hear
In this episode, I sit down with author and mom Stephanie Fallon, whose six-year-old daughter, Posey, lives with type 1 diabetes. Stephanie’s story struck me deeply—she shares how her lifelong perfectionism was challenged when faced with the unpredictability of diabetes and how that journey reshaped her perspective as both a parent and a person. We talk about what it means to try to “win” at diabetes, the emotional toll that mindset can take, and how she learned to let go of control in favor ...
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1 week ago
52 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
195. How Can You Ensure Timely Delivery of Your Diabetes Supplies?
Getting your diabetes supplies shouldn’t be so complicated and we’re here to help spread the word. Today, we’re joined by Stephen Ouellette from Byram Healthcare to unpack what’s happening behind the scenes that makes this part of life with T1D so frustrating. From prescription renewal timelines and insurance authorizations to communication gaps, we break down the biggest challenges and what you can do to stay ahead of them. If you live with T1D, you know how stressful it can be when supplies...
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1 week ago
32 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
194. Bringing Type 1 Diabetes Support to the Spanish-Speaking Community with Coach Alejandro
Meet Coach Alejandro, the newest member of our Risely Health coaching team! His journey with type 1 diabetes is deeply personal, from being the first in his family diagnosed to later supporting his young daughter through her own diagnosis. Instead of letting diabetes define their story, Alejandro turned it into his purpose, becoming a health coach and diabetes educator to help others find more freedom and confidence in their own journeys. We also share a special announcement: Risely is now of...
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2 weeks ago
33 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
193. I’m in Beyond Type 1’s Campaign with Nick Jonas! BTS of Going Beyond Diabetes Misconceptions
In this solo episode, I’m spilling all the behind-the-scenes details from filming Beyond Type One’s Go Beyond campaign with Nick Jonas, Billy Porter, and more. From navigating pregnancy on set to what this experience taught me about breaking stigma and owning your story, it’s one you don’t want to miss. Plus, I’m dropping a sneak peek at our Rising Above World Diabetes Day event featuring Dancing with the Stars’ Rylee Arnold! Quick Takeaways: Inside scoop from the Go Beyond Campaign by Beyo...
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3 weeks ago
24 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
192. A Brother’s Fight to Share His Sister’s Story: Turning Grief into T1D Advocacy with Dr. Joren Whitley
This episode is in honor of Kylee Breann Whitley, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and a friend living with type 1 diabetes. In this deeply emotional conversation, Dr. Joren Whitley opens up about the life and loss of his sister, Kylee-a bright, adventurous young woman who lived with type 1 diabetes and battled diabulimia, an often-misunderstood eating disorder. This is not just about loss, it is a call to action for families, friends, and healthcare providers, and what we can all learn f...
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4 weeks ago
50 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
191. The Broadway Star Who’s Changing Lives for 2,000 Kids with T1D
Today's guest is a dear friend of mine who I've shared many meals with, a few stages before, Kyle Banks. In the middle of living out his dreams, performing on Broadway and working with some of the biggest names in the music industry, a type 1 diabetes diagnosis changed everything. In this episode, Kyle shares his journey from the bright lights of Broadway to starting up Kyler Cares and how that work has grown from helping a few families in his network with diabetes to serving over 2000 studen...
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1 month ago
41 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
190. Why Carbs Are Not the Enemy for T1Ds
If you've been afraid of carbs or you were told that eating fewer carbs is the only way to manage blood sugars, today's episode is for you. We’re breaking down everything that people with T1D need to know to make empowered choices with food and have a healthy relationship with it. To help us understand why we need carbs and officially debunk these myths, is Bridget Wood– Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, highly respected expert in diabetes an...
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1 month ago
33 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
189. The Surprising Biomarker That’s Changing How Researchers Understand T1D
Have you ever wondered: What if, in those early days after diagnosis, there was something you could do to help protect the insulin your body still makes? In this episode, we’re exploring exactly that. I'm joined by Ulf Hannelius, CEO of Diamyd Medical, to talk about a therapy that could be a game-changer for people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It's called GAD therapy, and it's currently being studied in the DIAGNODE-3 clinical trial. We dig into the science behind this investigationa...
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1 month ago
36 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
188. The Parenting Shift No One Prepares You For With a T1D Tween
Parenting kids with type 1, especially if you're in the thick of the middle school years, is already a roller coaster for so many reasons. Add a chronic illness like T1D into the mix and the emotional and developmental tension for both parent and child can feel like a lot. As someone who is going through this stage of T1D parenting right now, Abby is taking over today’s episode, to lead a conversation for parents of kids with type 1 diabetes in the middle school years. To join us in this deep...
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1 month ago
44 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
187. The Untaught Skill That Makes Managing Blood Sugars Way Easier
Today’s episode was inspired by a powerful conversation…. What I’m talking about today is something everyone with T1D or if you have a child with T1D can benefit from hearing. Even those who may have heard it before, will benefit from being reminded again, too. Quick Takeaways: Learning your patterns: Where to spend more of your time vs where you’re wasting your time The truth about how I bolus for restaurant meals and more The challenge of being able to predict your blood ...
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2 months ago
20 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
186. Diagnosed at age 34: How This T1D Found Peace with “Forever”
In this episode, I’m joined by Carly Piehl, a 35-year-old mom and wife who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in late 2024 while in DKA, with no family history and no warning signs. Carley opens up about what those first overwhelming months were really like, from being sent home from the ER with a 13 A1C to navigating both the emotional and blood sugar rollercoaster. Despite early progress, she still felt stuck and frustrated until she found our signature group coaching program and discovered...
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2 months ago
33 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
185. Can the Pancreas Heal Itself? What You Need to Know About the Latest T1D Breakthrough
Today I’m joined by Dr. Juan Domínguez-Bendala, someone I know we’ll all be hearing a lot more about in the T1D world. He’s the Director of the Pancreatic Regeneration and Stem Cell Laboratory at the Diabetes Research Institute in Miami. His team just made headlines with a huge breakthrough: using a small peptide called THR-123 to regenerate insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This could be an entirely new approach to treating, and even potentially reversing, type 1 diabetes. We kno...
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2 months ago
28 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
184. Everything You Need to Know About How AI Will Revolutionize Diabetes Management
In this episode of Reclaim Your Rise, I’m joined by Risely’s Director of Coaching and fellow T1D parent, Abby Cooper, for a conversation we’ve both been looking forward to. We’re unpacking fresh insights from two major events: the NYU Coaching and Technology Summit and the American Diabetes Association Conference. Like so many of you, I’ve been deep in learning mode with AI this year–asking questions, listening, and exploring how it can help us support people with type 1 diabetes even more in...
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2 months ago
45 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
183. 90% of T1Ds are Burned Out: The Real Reasons Why + What To Do About It
In today’s episode, I’m joined by our incredible lead coach, Jehan, who has guided hundreds of women through deep transformation in our signature group coaching program. Together, we unpack the most common patterns we see in women with type 1 diabetes, from fear of lows and all-or-nothing food habits to feeling overwhelmed by the daily unpredictability of blood sugars. Jehan shares her personal story and some of the exact tools we use in DCB, like the “5 Whys” and belief-replacement work, to ...
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3 months ago
41 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
182. 10 Things You Don’t Realize Are Sabotaging Your Time in Range
Today’s episode is going to be a bit of a deep dive into something that comes up so often in coaching conversations, in my DMs, and honestly in my own personal T1D journey—and that is: all the sneaky little things that might be sabotaging your Time in Range…without you even realizing it. If you’ve been working really hard on your diabetes management but your CGM is still looking like a rollercoaster…or you just feel stuck and frustrated…this one’s for you. So grab your coffee, your CGM graph,...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
181. “I Felt So Defeated” - How This T1D Reclaimed Her Life After 30 Years
In this week’s episode, Lauren is joined by Debbie Lehr, a recent graduate of the DCB coaching program and a type 1 diabetic of 30 years. Though Debbie had always felt in control of her diabetes, a cross-country move and the onset of menopause left her feeling stuck, isolated, and overwhelmed- resulting in her highest A1C ever. After hearing about Risely through her daughter’s best friend, Debbie took a leap and joined the program, seeking both support and a fresh start. What followed was a p...
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3 months ago
48 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
180. What Your Endo Might Not Be Saying About GLP-1s (Yet)
We're diving into a topic that’s generating a lot of buzz in the T1D community: GLP-1s. To break down what these medications actually do, what the research says, and how they might benefit people with type 1 diabetes, we're joined by pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Justin Gregory. We explore what GLP-1s are, how they work in the body, and why they’re attracting so much attention in T1D care. Dr. Gregory shares insights on their effects on blood sugar, insulin needs, and insulin sensitivity (and...
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3 months ago
54 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
179. What I Wish I Knew About Postpartum as a T1D
Six months postpartum, I’m finally starting to feel like myself again, and in this episode, I’m opening up about what it took to get here. This season has been full of challenges, healing, and unexpected lessons. I’m sharing the honest truth about what I’ve learned, what I wish I had known, and how I’ve been navigating this transition. I’ll also walk you through the top five things I believe every new mom and her support team should know during those early months. My hope is that this convers...
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4 months ago
33 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
178. "What If I Didn’t Have T1D?" Exploring the Ambiguous Grief of Chronic Illness
Is it normal to grieve the life you imagined before T1D? In today’s episode, we’re joined by registered psychotherapist, founder of her own private practice, and fellow T1D, Kirsten Davidson, to explore just that. Together, we unpack the emotional layers of type 1 diabetes that often go unspoken. From the quiet grief of “what could’ve been,” to how blood sugars impact our emotional state, to the ways avoidance can quietly shape our relationship with T1D. Kirsten brings both personal insight a...
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4 months ago
45 minutes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
Today, I’m reflecting on my 25th diaversary, 25 years since I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In the past, I’ve shared this day with my parents on the podcast, but this year I felt called to sit down solo and really process what this milestone means. From the memories of my diagnosis at seven years old to the lessons I’ve learned along the way, I’m sharing how my relationship with diabetes has evolved over a quarter of a century. My hope is that no matter where you are in your journey, fi...