Rare Humans

Jack and Kevin

Rare Humans is a podcast about what it really looks like to live — and thrive — with a complex biology in today’s world. Hosted by Kevin and Jack, each episode explores chronic health, blood sugar, energy, mindset, and the daily realities of managing a body that doesn’t follow the “normal” playbook. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and practical insights, Rare Humans is here to help you feel more in control of your health — and remind you that being different might just be your greatest advantage.

Episodes

  1. 4 days ago

    Growing Up With Type 1 Diabetes: Independence, Community & Resilience | Kate Beaulieu

    Kate Beaulieu was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 11 after two months of misdiagnoses. Now 20, the T1D advocate and founder of Sugardrop Sweetwear Co. joins Jack and Kevin to share how she learned to live openly and independently with the condition. Kate takes us from competitive dance and school stigma to diabetes camp, moving away for university, navigating parties and alcohol, advocating for herself at work, and finding friends who genuinely understand. The conversation also explores the invisible work of T1D parents, diabetes burnout, the power of community, and why Kate now sees diabetes as a source of empathy, resilience, and purpose. Follow Kate and Sugardrop: Instagram: @sugardrop_co TikTok: @sugardrop.co Website: https://sugardrop.ca Rare Humans explores how we learn to thrive with complex biology in today's world. Chapters: 00:00 Meet Kate Beaulieu 02:20 Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 11 04:55 Returning to competitive dance 10:13 The invisible work of a T1D parent 12:02 Diabetes camp and finding community 16:30 Moving away for university 21:07 Independence and parental boundaries 24:48 Teaching friends how to help 25:33 Shame, visibility, and owning diabetes 28:59 A frightening experience with alcohol 31:42 Alcohol, sleep, and overnight lows 35:51 Finding the right friends 36:30 Advocating for yourself at work 38:17 Why failure can be a privilege 43:39 Diabetes as a superpower 45:05 The power of community and Sugardrop 45:59 Trusting yourself with blood sugar

  2. 29 Aug

    More Than a Diagnosis: Betsy on Diabetes, Representation, and Finding Your Tribe

    Meet Betsy, a candid and deeply human voice in the diabetes community. In this episode of Rare Humans, Betsy joins Jack and Kevin for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really means to live with diabetes. They talk about why well-meaning advice can miss the mark, why treatment is never one size fits all, and how diabetes technology has transformed daily management. Betsy also explores the power of representation, from Barbie wearing diabetes technology to young diabetic models proudly owning the runway. The conversation turns to insulin access, the invisible effort behind daily care, and the advocates and friends who make the diabetes community feel less isolating. Above all, this episode is a reminder to ask instead of assume, stay curious about other people's experiences, and find the people who make you feel understood. In this episode: - Why diabetes is never one size fits all - The limits of unsolicited advice - How CGMs and pumps changed diabetes management - Why insulin access is a basic human right - Representation in toys, fashion, and media - The hidden mental and physical load of daily care - How to find your diabetes community

  3. 24 Aug

    The Gut-Body Connection: Food, Inflammation & Diabetes with Ali Chernoff, RD

    Registered dietitian Ali Chernoff joins Jack and Kevin to unpack the gut-body connection—and why what we eat can affect far more than digestion. They discuss the microbiome, inflammation, insulin resistance, food quality in North America, organic vs. conventional produce, dairy, alcohol, coffee, refined sugar, ultra-processed foods, food allergies, autoimmune conditions, and supplement quality. Ali also gives listeners a practical seven-day challenge: track the variety of high-fiber plant foods you eat in a week. Ali Chernoff, RD, is the founder of Nutrition At Its Best and works across private nutrition counselling, sports nutrition, and women’s health. Chapters: 00:00 Meet Ali Chernoff 01:49 Food additives and the North American gut 04:17 Why food variety matters 05:47 The gut-body connection 15:20 Organic vs. conventional 20:19 Foods that may drive inflammation 24:17 What Ali eats and why she avoids restrictive diets 26:11 Food allergies and autoimmune conditions 30:42 Greens powders and supplement quality 34:19 Ali’s work in private practice, sports, and women’s health 36:41 The seven-day food-variety challenge Rare Humans is a podcast about how to thrive with complex biology in today’s world. Connect with Ali: https://nutritionatitsbest.com/

  4. 22 Jun

    Thriving with Type 1 Diabetes: Cameron Verdi’s Story

    Rare Humans Podcast bring in Cameron Verdi, Type 1 Diabetic and Successful entrepreneur with Progenix, Liquid IV, Paleo Ethics and others.

  5. 15 May

    From Surviving to Thriving with Type 1 Diabetes

    In this episode, we sit down for an honest conversation about what life with Type 1 diabetes can feel like before finding real control, and what changes when blood sugar becomes more stable. We talk about the turning point that sparked a new approach, the habits and systems that helped improve day-to-day management, and the mindset shifts that made the biggest difference. From energy and confidence to feeling more present in everyday life, this episode is about moving beyond survival mode and building a life that feels more steady, empowered, and full.

  6. 24 Apr

    What We Eat in a Day With Chronic Health Conditions

    What does eating for performance, blood sugar stability, and chronic health management actually look like in real life? In this episode, we break down exactly what we eat in a day while managing chronic health conditions, and explain the reasoning behind every meal. ***We don’t eat this way to be restrictive, we eat this way because feeling good is worth it.***

  7. 13 Apr

    Diabetes: What No One Actually Explains

    A real, no-BS breakdown of diabetes — type 1, type 2, and everything in between. Kevin and Jack unpack what’s actually happening in the body, why blood sugar matters more than most people think, and how it impacts energy, mood, and long-term health.

  8. 8 Apr

    How Two Random Guys Discovered They Share One of the Rarest Diseases on Earth

    Kevin and Jack share how they discovered they both live with one of the rarest autoimmune conditions on earth — and how that moment changed everything. From diagnosis stories to what life looked like before and after, this episode sets the foundation for what it really means to live with a complex biology.

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About

Rare Humans is a podcast about what it really looks like to live — and thrive — with a complex biology in today’s world. Hosted by Kevin and Jack, each episode explores chronic health, blood sugar, energy, mindset, and the daily realities of managing a body that doesn’t follow the “normal” playbook. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and practical insights, Rare Humans is here to help you feel more in control of your health — and remind you that being different might just be your greatest advantage.

Information

  • Creator
    Jack and Kevin
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jack and Kevin
  • Show Website
    Rare Humans