What If I Crash at the Gym?
Episode 60, What If I Crash at the Gym? Fear of lows stopping you from moving? This episode unpacks why it happens and how to finally move forward… one snack at a time. Today, We’re Covering: Why exercise lows are so common with T1D How to...
You Made It to the End, and the Beginning
You showed up. You pre-bolused. You experimented. And the results? They speak for themselves. This episode is a celebration of the real-life wins we saw in June, and a look ahead to what’s coming in July. Today, We’re Covering: Community...
Pre-Bolusing with Inhaled Insulin: Timing, Benefits, and Considerations
Heard about Afrezza but not sure how it fits into pre-bolusing? This episode breaks down what makes inhaled insulin different, and how it could change your timing game. Today, We’re Covering: How inhaled insulin like Afrezza actually works...
What the Numbers Actually Say
You’ve probably heard that pre-bolusing is “a good idea,” but what does the research actually say? This episode walks through the real data, from A1C to mental health, and why those extra minutes matter more than you think. Today, We’re...
Wins That Don’t Show Up on a Graph
Not every victory in T1D is visible on your CGM. Sometimes, the real success is feeling less wrecked after dinner, and more like yourself again. Today, We’re Covering: The emotional aftermath of post-meal spikes What invisible progress...
Your Pre-Bolus Toolkit
Pre-bolusing is like flossing. Everyone says they do it. Most people… don’t. This episode unpacks the real-life tools, from timers to cheese sticks, that make pre-bolusing possible, even on the busiest days. Today, We’re Covering: Physical...
Pre-Bolusing with AID Tech (Yep, Still Worth It)
So you’ve got an AID system… why are you still spiking like it’s 2007? This episode explains why tech doesn’t cancel out pre-bolusing, and how to make it work better with automation. Today, We’re Covering: What AID systems like Omnipod 5...
What to Do When It Goes Sideways
You ever pre-bolus, feel like you nailed it… and then someone says, “We forgot the chicken’s still frozen”? Yeah. Same. This episode is about recovering when plans change fast. Today, We’re Covering: Common ways pre-boluses go off-script...
The Pre-Bolus Window
Ever feel like insulin and food are running on different clocks? This episode breaks down the “magic window” where timing your dose actually lines up with your meal, and how to find it. Today, We’re Covering: What the “pre-bolus window”...
Type 1 Diabetes - True Stories
Pre-bolusing can sound simple on paper, but in real life? It messes with your timing, your confidence, and your entire sense of control. And sometimes, it just feels like too much. So today, you’re getting something special: Chapter 1 of...
True Stories, Real Stats, and a Book Launch!
Somehow, this is Episode 50. Which means you’ve either been listening since January, or your podcast app betrayed you. Either way, glad you’re here. Today’s all about the data behind pre-bolusing and the story behind my new book. Today...
But What If I Go Low?
There’s a reason pre-bolusing feels risky, it’s not just about timing insulin. It’s about the fear of crashing when your food gets delayed. Today, We’re Covering: Why the fear of lows is valid (and common) What helped me start...
Why Food Always Wins the Race (Unless You Pre-Bolus)
Carbs are fast. Insulin is… not. This episode breaks down the biology, and how pre-bolusing flips the script. Today, We’re Covering: How food vs. insulin timing actually works What causes that classic post-meal spike The first step to...
Let’s Talk Pre-Bolusing (Without the Shame)
Let’s Talk Pre-Bolusing (Without the Shame) Tired of feeling like you’re defusing a bomb every time you try to pre-bolus? You’re not alone, and this episode sets the tone for the entire month. Today, We’re Covering: Why pre-bolusing feels...
You Did That. Sleep, Struggle, and a Whole Lot of Growth.
You spent a month working on one of the most overlooked parts of T1D management: sleep. Here’s why that matters more than you think, and what’s next. Today, We’re Covering: The real wins you built this month Why paying attention to sleep...
Diabetes Tech: Friend or Sleep-Sabotaging Frenemy?
CGMs, pumps, closed loops, lifesavers by day, sleep wreckers by night. Here’s how to tune the tech without losing your mind (or your rest). Today, We’re Covering: How diabetes tech affects sleep Smart ways to adjust alarm settings Why...
Dear Caregivers: You Deserve Sleep Too
This one’s for the parents, the partners, and the quiet heroes behind the scenes. You’re not crazy, you’re just exhausted. And it matters. Today, We’re Covering: How caregiving wrecks sleep The emotional cost of nighttime checks Why...
The Real Reasons We Don’t Go to Bed On Time
We know sleep matters. So why do we stay up scrolling anyway? Let’s talk about the real stuff, and the small moves that fix it. Today, We’re Covering: The sneaky reasons we delay bedtime How to build a simple nighttime routine Why small...
Sleep, Stress & T1D Burnout (It’s Not Just You)
Tired isn’t just tired. Here’s how chronic sleep loss feeds diabetes burnout, and why fixing it matters more than you think. Today, We’re Covering: How exhaustion drives T1D burnout Why sleep protects mental health Tiny shifts that rebuild...
Why You’re Hungrier After a Bad Night’s Sleep
You’re not just snacky for no reason. Sleep loss hijacks hunger hormones, here’s what’s going on (and how to handle it). Today, We’re Covering: Ghrelin, leptin, and cravings explained How sleep deprivation changes insulin needs How to get...