Path to Better A1C: Proven Strategies for Blood Sugar Balance, Craving Control & Diabetes Prevention

Jenny Pena, NBC-HWC, DPP Lifestyle Coach, CIHC

Navigating prediabetes, cravings, brain fog or low energy? Path to Better A1C helps busy professionals restore balance with simple, science-backed strategies. Join health coach Jenny Peña for short, practical episodes on lowering A1C, reducing insulin resistance, calming cravings, boosting energy, and preventing type 2 diabetes—without extreme diets. Start your journey with free resources linked in each episode. 📝Free Prediabetes Roadmap Guide > https://subscribepage.io/starterguide 📝Free Balancing Snacks List > https://subscribepage.io/snacks 🌐 www.jennypena.com 📧 hello@jennypena.com

  1. 6D AGO

    Ep 51: A Man's Journey to Mindful Weight Loss - with Guest Bryan Butler

    In this episode of Path to Better A1C, jenny sits down with Bryan Butler, Formerly 400 lb teen now helping build brands that improve our healthspans. He is a graphic designer and podcast host who approaches life and wellness through a holistic lens. Together, they dive into his personal weight loss journey, his calling and what provoked him to create a podcast and be an advocate for the young generation. He opens up about his powerful journey of losing a significant amount of weight and the mindset shifts that helped him sustain that transformation. In this conversation, Bryan Butler emphasizes the significance of enjoying food while also focusing on the distinction between weight loss and fat loss. He highlights the importance of maintaining muscle mass for better metabolic health and encourages listeners to prioritize fat loss over mere weight loss, noting that the scale may not always reflect positive changes in health and strength. Connect with Bryan: Website - https://bryanbutlerstudio.com Instagram: @bryanbutlerstudio + @TheOdysseyOfAFormerFatKid LinkedIn: @bryanbbutlerstudio Connect with Host, Jenny Pena, NBC-HWC: Grab FREE Prediabetes Starter Guide - https://www.subscribepage.io/starterguide IG @coachjenp Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569284337496

    20 min

  2. NOV 28

    Ep 50: Hypnotherapy and Diabetes - Can this truly help with your blood sugar?

    In this episode of the Path to Better A1C podcast, host Jenny Pena speaks with hypnotherapist Callie Stewart about the benefits of hypnotherapy for health and wellness, particularly in relation to blood sugar regulation. They discuss common misconceptions about hypnotherapy, its therapeutic applications, and how it can help manage stress and cravings. Cally Stewart is a hypnotherapist specializing in stress relief, anxiety reduction, and habit change. Blending evidence-based techniques with a compassionate approach, she helps clients break free from old patterns and step into greater resilience and calm. Through one-on-one sessions and group programs, Cally empowers people to create lasting change and live with more balance, confidence, and ease. Connect with Cally: Website - https://www.callystewart.com Free Resource - https://www.callystewart.com/resource_guide_for_empaths_and_hsps Instagram - @cally0406 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cally-stewart-1abba55 Connect with Jenny: 🎁 Free Resource: Download your Blood Sugar Balancing Snacks List to help you respond to real hunger with steady, satisfying options. 👉 https://www.subscribepage.io/snacks Free Resource: “Dinner, Solved” – 5 Easy Meals That Keep Blood Sugar Steady → ⁠https://subscribepage.io/dinnersolved⁠ 🔗 Connect with Jenny: Website: https://www.jennypena.com Instagram:  / coachjenp   YouTube:   / @coachjenp  Book a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/coachjenp7/call

    18 min

  3. NOV 21

    Ep 49: Keto, Mediterranean, or Balanced Plate? What Diets Really Work for Prediabetes

    With so many diet trends promising quick fixes, how do you know what really supports blood-sugar balance? In this episode, Coach Jenny Peña, NBC-HWC, breaks down the pros and cons of popular eating styles—from Keto and DASH to Mediterranean and Plant-Based—and explains which ones the American Diabetes Association actually recommends.You’ll discover why the Balanced Plate (and her signature P-F-F Formula: Protein + Fat + Fiber) remains the gold standard for prediabetes nutrition. What the ADA’s five evidence-based eating patterns are The truth about Keto, DASH, Mediterranean, and Plant-Based diets Why the Balanced Plate is the most sustainable “gold standard” for blood-sugar health How to personalize your meals if you have kidney disease, fatty liver, or early-stage diabetes How to apply the P-F-F Formula for stable energy and fewer cravings 📘 Prediabetes Roadmap Guide — Understand your labs and build balanced meals with confidence → https://subscribepage.io/starterguide 🍽️ 5-Day Reset — Your self-paced jump-start to balanced blood sugar and energy → https://subscribepage.io/energy 🌐 Website | 📸 Instagram @coachjenp | 💼 LinkedIn | ▶️ YouTube @coachjenp

    21 min

  4. NOV 14

    Ep 48: Are You at Risk? Key Risk Factors for Prediabetes and Diabetes

    More than 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has prediabetes —and most don’t know it. In this special World Diabetes Day episode, Coach Jenny Peña, NBC-HWC, explains what this global awareness day means and breaks down the key risk factors for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. You’ll hear current CDC and WHO stats, how lifestyle shifts make a difference, and simple ways to start taking action today. What World Diabetes Day is and why it matters The main risk factors for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes Why awareness is the first step toward prevention How small, realistic changes can cut your risk by more than 50 percent 3 common myths that keep people stuck 📘 Prediabetes Roadmap Guide — Understand your labs and take clear next steps → https://subscribepage.io/starterguide 🍽️ 5-Day Reset — Your self-paced kick-start to balanced blood sugar and energy → https://subscribepage.io/energyReset is just $19 through November. Listen to episode 36 to learn more about how a 5 day reset can help - https://open.spotify.com/episode/42Lf9eOMemVLh9w37vnfpO?si=4fd6ef919efe4280 🔗 Connect with Jenny🌐 Website | 📸 Instagram @coachjenp | 💼 LinkedIn | ▶️ YouTube @coachjenp

    17 min

  5. NOV 7

    Ep 47: Spotting Early Signs of Prediabetes and Blood Sugar Imbalance

    Episode 47: Spotting Early Signs of Prediabetes and Blood Sugar Imbalance More than 80% of people with prediabetes don’t even know they have it. In this episode, Jenny Peña, NBC-HWC, shares the everyday red flags you should watch for and the 3 lab tests to ask your doctor about during Diabetes Prevention Month. You’ll learn: Common early signs of prediabetes (energy crashes, cravings, belly weight, fatigue) The 3 lab tests doctors use (A1C, fasting glucose, OGTT) Why prediabetes is an opportunity to act, not a guarantee 💡 Free Resource: Grab your Prediabetes Starter Guide → https://subscribepage.io/starterguide ✨ November Special: My 5-Day Sugar Fix Reset is just $19 (regular $27) this month → https://subscribepage.io/energy 📅 Live Workshop Schedule (Diabetes Prevention Month) Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjenp7 ▶️ YouTube:⁠ @coachjenp LinkedIn Live — Thu Nov 13 @ 5pm ESTYouTube Live — Fri Nov 14 @ 8am EST (World Diabetes Day) YouTube Live — Sat Nov 15 @ 12 noon EST LinkedIn Live — Mon Nov 17 @ 1pm EST Interactive Zoom Workshop — Sat Nov 22 @ 11am EST (register at https://www.jennypena.com/workshop) 🔗 Connect with Jenny: 🌐 Website: jennypena.com 🎙 Podcast: Path to Better A1C on Spotify 📧 Email: hello@jennypena.com 📸 Instagram: @coachjenp ▶️ YouTube: @coachjenp 📘 Facebook: Jen P. Coaching, LLC

    13 min

  6. OCT 31

    Ep 46 - Halloween Special - Candy without the Crash

    Halloween Special: Candy Without the Crash Halloween candy doesn’t have to mean guilt, crashes, or losing control. In this special episode of The Path to Better A1C, Jenny Peña, NBC-HWC, shares how to enjoy sweets intentionally during candy season. Learn why candy is so tempting, how to reframe the way you think about it, and practical strategies for savoring treats without the blood sugar rollercoaster. This episode also wraps up the October Cravings Series — and sets the stage for Diabetes Awareness Month in November, where Jenny will be sharing new workshops and a free resource designed to help if you’re newly diagnosed with prediabetes. ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode: Why candy triggers cravings and crashes How to enjoy candy without the guilt cycle Practical tips for navigating Halloween season A teaser for November’s focus on Diabetes Awareness Month 🎁 Free Resources: Blood Sugar Balancing Snacks List: https://www.subscribepage.io/snacks Prediabetes Starter Guide (new):https://www.subscribepage.io/starterguide 🔗 Connect with Jenny: Website: https://www.jennypena.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coachjenp YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@coachjenp

    15 min

  7. OCT 24

    Ep 45 — Emotional Eating & the 3PM Slump

    Emotional Eating & the 3PM Slump Stress, boredom, sadness, or that mid-afternoon crash — these are some of the most common triggers for cravings. In this episode of The Path to Better A1C, Jenny Peña, NBC-HWC, explores emotional eating and the 3 p.m. slump. Learn why these cravings happen, what your body is really asking for, and how to start responding with awareness instead of autopilot. This is the fourth part of our October Cravings Series. ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode: Why emotional eating happens (and why it works… briefly) The science behind the 3 p.m. energy crash Simple tools to pause, reflect, and respond differently How to build awareness instead of guilt around cravings🎁 Free Resource: Download your Blood Sugar Balancing Snacks List to help you respond to real hunger with steady, satisfying options. 👉 Get it here: https://www.subscribepage.io/snacks 🔗 Connect with Jenny: Website: https://www.jennypena.com  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coachjenp  YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@coachjenp

    15 min

  8. OCT 17

    Ep 44 — Hunger vs. Habit: How to Tell the Difference

    Hunger vs. Habit: How to Tell the Difference Are you eating because you’re truly hungry — or just out of routine? In this episode of The Path to Better A1C, Jenny Peña, NBC-HWC, unpacks the subtle but powerful difference between hunger and habit. You’ll learn how to recognize the signals, break out of autopilot eating, and make more intentional choices for your blood sugar and energy. This is the third part of our October Cravings Series, following Cravings Explained and Decoding Your Cravings. ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode: The key signs of true physical hunger How habit cravings form and why they’re so strong Simple tools like the “pause test” and “apple test” to tell the difference How to move from autopilot eating to intentional eating 🎁 Free Resource: Download your Blood Sugar Balancing Snacks List to help you respond to real hunger with steady, satisfying options. 👉 Get it here: https://www.subscribepage.io/snacks 🔗 Connect with Jenny: Website: https://www.jennypena.com  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coachjenp  YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@coachjenp

    11 min
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Ratings & Reviews

5
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3 Ratings

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Navigating prediabetes, cravings, brain fog or low energy? Path to Better A1C helps busy professionals restore balance with simple, science-backed strategies. Join health coach Jenny Peña for short, practical episodes on lowering A1C, reducing insulin resistance, calming cravings, boosting energy, and preventing type 2 diabetes—without extreme diets. Start your journey with free resources linked in each episode. 📝Free Prediabetes Roadmap Guide > https://subscribepage.io/starterguide 📝Free Balancing Snacks List > https://subscribepage.io/snacks 🌐 www.jennypena.com 📧 hello@jennypena.com

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