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Ep 105 - Overcoming the Shadows: Qiana Drew's Journey with T1D and Insulin Omission
Season 3 Episode 105
In this powerful episode, Melissa sits down with Qiana Drew—a vibrant health coach, performer, and diabetes advocate who brings raw honesty, humor, a…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep 104 - Does HRT Cause Weight Gain? Let's Clear the Confusion
Season 3 Episode 104
Today we're cutting through the confusion around one of the most common questions I hear: "Does hormone replacement therapy (HRT) cause weight gain?"…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep 103 - Proactive, Not Reactive Approach to T1D with Claudia Maltby
Season 3 Episode 103
In this empowering episode, Melissa sits down with Dr. Claudia Maltby, a UK-trained GP and functional health coach living with type 1 diabetes for ne…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep 102 - T1D and Aging: How to Prevent Unwanted Weight Gain
Season 3 Episode 102
If you're a woman with Type 1 diabetes and feeling frustrated by sudden weight changes or shifting insulin needs—this episode is for you.
Grab the fr…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep 101 - 26 Years with Type 1: Grit, Glucose and Gratitude with Lysianne Jones
Season 3 Episode 101
In this episode, I sit down with Lysianne Jones—mom, global traveler, lifelong learner, and passionate advocate for better diabetes care. With over …
1 year, 5 months ago
Ep 100 - Celebrating 100 Episodes! Highlights & Reflections on My Podcast Journey
Season 2 Episode 100
Type 1 diabetes, midlife, podcasting, women empowerment, health, hormones, chronic illness, community, personal growth, inspiration, community, diabe…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ep 99 - Statins or Not? Understanding Your Cholesterol with Kelly Schmidt, RDN
Season 2 Episode 99
Kelly Schmidt, a registered dietitian, fitness instructor, wife, and mother of two, leads T1D Functional Nutrition, a virtual practice that offers a …
1 year, 5 months ago
Ep 98 - The Estrogen - Insulin Connection
Season 2 Episode 98
In this episode, host Melissa Slemp discusses the critical connection between estrogen and insulin, particularly for women with type 1 diabetes navig…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ep 97 - Are You in Perimenopause? 5 Ways You'll Know + How to Manage Hormonal Changes
Season 2 Episode 97
In this episode, host Melissa Slemp discusses the complexities of perimenopause, and understanding if and when you are in this hormonal stage, partic…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ep 96 - How Diabetes Shapes Relationships—and vice versa with Kaycee Parker
Season 2 Episode 96
Today I talked with a frequent guest of the show Kaycee Parker to explore the intricate relationship between diabetes and personal connections. Diag…
1 year, 6 months ago