Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno

Lauren Bongiorno

Lauren Bongiorno is a Nationally Board Certified Health Coach and the founder and CEO of Risely Health. Featured on the TODAY show and other media outlets, Risely helps people and families impacted by Type 1 Diabetes take ownership over their health so they can transform their life with more freedom and confidence. Lauren has lived with type 1 diabetes since she was 7 years old and has experienced firsthand that when health transforms, so does everything else - our relationships, our time, our career, our families, and, most importantly, ourselves. Each week she will bring you lessons from her own personal diabetes experience, strategies that are key to understanding your body’s patterns, and guests who will speak to everything from advances in technology to all things hormones, exercise, relationships, and mindset. All of this so that over time, you TOO can reclaim your rise.

  1. 5 天前

    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 from one family’s journey. While this episode touches on heavy topics, it’s ultimately one of love, remembrance, and hope. If you know someone living with type 1 diabetes, what you hear today could truly save a life. Please share it and help save lives.  Quick Takeaways: The annual mortality rate for diabulimia is estimated to be 34.8% (yet it wasn’t recognized in literature until after 2007).“I help hundreds of people every single week, and I couldn’t help the one person who was closest to me.” – Dr. Joren WhitleyA type 1 diabetes diagnosis through a sibling’s eyes: “I just remember her struggling.”The hidden danger of diabulimia: how insulin omission and lack of awareness can turn deadly.The call to action: what Kylee’s story teaches us about advocacy, early intervention, and the power of speaking up. What to do now:  📲 See more from Dr. Whitley 🚨More Diabulimia Support: Call 1-425-985-3635, click here or listen to our episode (#108) with the founder & executive director of the Diabulimia Helpline 🫂Stay connected with us:  💻: Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.  IG: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealth | TikTok: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealth YT: Reclaim Your Rise  ‼️Our annual event Rising Above T1D is BACK! 🎉  Join us this World Diabetes Day, virtually or in-person in Chicago on 11/14/2025 🎟️: REGISTER HERE

    51 分鐘

  2. 9月30日

    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 students with T1D in the New York City public school system. We'll talk about the problems these kids and families are facing, how Kyle secured a major grant to tackle them, and why this work has the potential to scale nationwide. This conversation is going to be inspiring, eye-opening, and one that you're going to want to hear all the way through.  Quick Takeaways: Kyle’s story Addressing the needs of T1D families and getting them the support they need The biggest problem kids with Type 1 Diabetes are facing in public schools right now Project 31  What to do now:  ‼️ Our annual event Rising Above T1D is BACK! 🎉  Join us this World Diabetes Day, virtually or in-person, in Chicago on Friday, Nov. 14th.  Don't miss our exclusive in-person coaching workshop on Saturday, Nov. 15th. Virtual event tickets are free, but you need to register to save your spot. Early bird pricing for in-person event + workshop tickets ends Oct. 14th. 🎟️ REGISTER HERE: [www.riselyhealth.com/type-1-diabetes/rising-above-t1d-2025] 📲Stay connected: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. 📩Send us a DM: Share your takeaways, questions about the episode and/or ideas for our next recording via direct message on IG to either account linked above.  💻Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.

    42 分鐘

  3. 9月23日

    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 and nutrition, with over 15 years of personal experience living with T1D. This is what a conversation about T1D and food should actually sound like. Be sure to share it to help this message reach more people in our community.  How your relationship with food shapes your diabetes management Debunking the myth that all carbohydrates cause high blood sugarOvercoming fear of insulin and fostering a positive relationship with itThe lasting impact of restrictive dieting: “When we remove things from our diet, our relationships with food can be tainted forever.’ 5 tips for able being able to eat carbs and stay in range more effectively What to do now:  📲Follow Bridget on IG!    ‼️ Our annual event Rising Above T1D is BACK! 🎉  Join us this World Diabetes Day, virtually or in-person, in Chicago on Friday, Nov. 14th.  Don't miss our exclusive in-person coaching workshop on Saturday, Nov. 15th. Virtual event tickets are free, but you need to register to save your spot. Early bird pricing for in-person event + workshop tickets ends Oct. 14th. 🎟️ REGISTER HERE: [www.riselyhealth.com/type-1-diabetes/rising-above-t1d-2025] 💻Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.  🫂Stay connected with us:    IG: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealth TikTok: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealthYT: Reclaim Your Rise 📩Send us a message: DM us your takeaways, questions about the episode and/or ideas for our next recording via direct message on IG to either account linked above. (Or send email to hello@riselyhealth.com)

    34 分鐘

  4. 9月16日

    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 investigational treatment and the hope it offers for preserving the body’s remaining insulin production. Ulf not only explains the research in simple terms, but also shares his vision for the future of T1D. We know how overwhelming diabetes research can feel, but this is one conversation everyone in the T1D community should hear, especially if you or someone you love is facing a new diagnosis. Quick Takeaways: The latest research aiming to protect insulin production after a type 1 diabetes diagnosisA clear breakdown of Diamyd Medical’s GAD therapy and the DIAGNODE-3 trial — what it is, who it's for, and why it offers hope for the future of T1DWhat’s actually happening inside the body of someone newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetesDefining T1D terms you’ve probably heard but no one ever defines: Honeymoon phase, C-peptide, Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes, Antigen-specific therapy, GAD65 + more  What to do now: 📚Read more about the DIAGNODE-3 trial + see what else Diamyd has been up to recently here!  ***Disclaimer: Interested in participating in the trial? You must be: Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes within the last 6 months. And between 12 - 29 years of age. 📩SHARE this episode: Whether it’s with another T1D, a loved one, or even your endocrinologist.   📲Stay connected: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. 💻Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.

    36 分鐘

  5. 9月9日

    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 dive, we have Jody Passanisi, who has spent 15 of her 20 years in education working with middle schoolers and supporting families through the most challenging and growth-filled stages of childhood. Regardless of what stage of childhood your family is in, this conversation is one all T1D caretakers need to hear.  Quick Takeaways: Navigating middle school challenges with type 1 diabetes The shift from parent-led to child-led management Dealing with the loss of control as a parent Advice for motivating your child to ‘care’ about their T1D Separating your identity from your child’s diabetes   What to do now:  📲Follow Jody on Instagram  📚More T1D parenting support: - What I Wish Someone Told Me When My Child Was Diagnosed with T1D - 5 Simple Blood Sugar Hacks to Stabilize Your Child’s Blood Sugars - Our guide made specifically for new T1D parents  💻Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.  🫂Stay connected with us:    IG: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealth TikTok: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealthYT: Reclaim Your Rise 📩Send us a message: DM us your takeaways, questions about the episode and/or ideas for our next recording via direct message on IG to either account linked above. (Or send email to hello@riselyhealth.com)

    45 分鐘

  6. 9月2日

    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 sugars & how to gain the skill  What to do now:  📲Stay connected: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. 📩Send us a DM: Share your takeaways, questions about the episode and/or ideas for our next recording via direct message on IG to either account linked above.  💻Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.

    20 分鐘

  7. 8月26日

    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 a new way to live with T1D. We talk about what it looks like to build confidence with food, technology, and mindset, especially while managing the daily demands of motherhood and marriage + the secret to her FIVE POINT A1C DROP. This episode is dedicated to anyone out there who has ever thought: Will I ever make peace with T1D?  Quick Takeaways:  The #1 thing that helped Carley make this transformation of lowering A1C from 13 to below 8.0 How to build confidence with food, technology, and mindset–especially while managing the daily demands of motherhood and marriage Advice AND treatment everyone should receive at diagnosis“That's when I realized, I was going to need to find other people who had diabetes to learn…” 📲Stay connected: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. 💻Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.  🎧Hear more stories from the graduates of our signature group coaching program:  https://www.riselyhealth.com/podcast/147-emily-hawkinson-on-overcoming-diabetes-trauma-if-i-don-t-choose-myself-right-now-i-m-not-sure-if-i-ever-will https://www.riselyhealth.com/podcast/169-can-you-eat-that-untangling-food-freedom-after-a-lifetime-of-diet-culture-and-t1d https://www.riselyhealth.com/podcast/86-asking-for-help-as-a-t1d-man-with-jesse-hoyt

    34 分鐘

  8. 8月19日

    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 know how emotional and complex the topic of a cure can be, and sometimes disheartening when updates are few and far between. That’s why sharing research-focused conversations like this matters so much– so our community can stay informed, feel seen, and keep hope alive for what’s happening behind the scenes. If this episode resonates with you, please share it so it can reach every person living with or impacted by T1D. Quick Takeaways: The biggest breakthrough for a T1D cure that has been made in awhile: THR-123 Milestones in diabetes research over the last two decades How this could shape the future of regenerative treatment for T1DRole of AI in diabetes research How to support diabetes research and stay informed  🔍Keep up with the Diabetes Research Institute 's cure-focused research & progress towards a cure by subscribing to their newsletter HERE. 📲Stay connected: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. 📩Send us a DM: Share your takeaways, questions about the episode and/or ideas for our next recording via direct message on IG to either account linked above.  💻Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.  📖Learn more about today’s topic.

    28 分鐘
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Lauren Bongiorno is a Nationally Board Certified Health Coach and the founder and CEO of Risely Health. Featured on the TODAY show and other media outlets, Risely helps people and families impacted by Type 1 Diabetes take ownership over their health so they can transform their life with more freedom and confidence. Lauren has lived with type 1 diabetes since she was 7 years old and has experienced firsthand that when health transforms, so does everything else - our relationships, our time, our career, our families, and, most importantly, ourselves. Each week she will bring you lessons from her own personal diabetes experience, strategies that are key to understanding your body’s patterns, and guests who will speak to everything from advances in technology to all things hormones, exercise, relationships, and mindset. All of this so that over time, you TOO can reclaim your rise.

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