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#307: Navigating T1D, Resilience, and Redefining What’s Possible - Renee Puleo
In this episode, I sits down with Renee Puleo, who shares her powerful story of living with type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed at a young age, Renee has faced the highs, lows, and daily challenges of T1D while also carving her own path toward resilience and strength.
Renee opens up about the importance of mindset, how her approach to health and life has evolved, and what she’s learned about balancing diabetes with personal growth, relationships, and self-belief. Her story is a reminder that diabetes doesn’t define you—it shapes you into someone stronger, more compassionate, and more capable.
This episode is filled with honesty, encouragement, and practical lessons for anyone navigating life with a chronic condition.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- How Renee’s early experiences with T1D shaped her perspective on health.
- The role of resilience and mindset in managing diabetes long-term.
- Why self-belief and grace are essential for navigating burnout.
- Lessons learned from balancing personal life, health, and diabetes.
- The importance of sharing stories and creating community.
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About the Host - Coach Ken
I’m Coach Ken Kniss, founder of Simplifying Life With Diabetes and host of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast. I help people living with T1D cut through the overwhelm, confusion, fear, and distrust in their daily decisions, so they can feel confident and live without consistently worrying about lows, their body image, or long term complications.
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