The Stripped Pod

Stripped Supply Diabetes Service

Real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers.

  1. APR 20

    #90: Racing, Recovery and a PhD: How Sophie Watts Does It All With Type 1 Diabetes

    Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we’re joined by Queensland sprint cyclist Sophie Watts, a high‑performing athlete living with type 1 diabetes who’s competed on the world stage while juggling racing, recovery, and even getting her PhD. Follow Sophie Watts on Instagram @_sophwatts Become our next diabetes diarist and ⁠submit your Diabetes Diaries entry⁠. Want to support our show? We knew you were a BGL (bloody great legend)! Click 'follow' or 'subscribe' wherever you listen to this podcast (bonus BGL points if you leave a review too!). This episode was brought to you by Omnipod. This podcast will discuss the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System and Pod Experience Kit. The Pod Experience Kit is a needle-free, non-functioning Pod. It will not deliver insulin. The PEK does not include a physical Controller. Order your PEK today online at: https://bit.ly/omnipod-pek Always read the label and follow the directions for use. The Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System is a single hormone insulin delivery system intended to deliver U-100 insulin subcutaneously for the management of type 1 diabetes in persons aged 2 and older requiring insulin. Refer to the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System User Guide and https://www.omnipod.com/safety for complete safety information including indications, contraindications, warnings, cautions, and instructions. Always read the labels and follow the directions for use. ©2026 Insulet Corporation. All rights reserved TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Highs & Lows 10:37 Meet Sophie 14:15 Sophie’s Diagnosis & Tech 16:37 Diving into sport 24:48 An average week as an athlete 27:23 BGLs & Training Days 35:29 A word from our sponsor 37:45 Competitions & adrenaline 41:41 Sophie’s ‘whoopsie’ moment 43:41 Dealing with pressure 47:27 Rapid fire finisher

    52 min
  2. APR 12

    #89: The Future of Diabetes Tech w/ Leon Tribe from ATTD: Bionic Pancreases, AI, Transplants & the End of Needles

    Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today's episode, we’re joined by Leon Tribe, AKA The Practical Diabetic, where he’s a tech consultant by day and by night he shares clear, real-world info for people with all types of diabetes. He’s recently attended the Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes congress, and he’s sharing what he learned at the conference, as well as how he thinks it’ll shape the future of diabetes tech and care. Follow Leon on X @PracticalDeeb Read Leon’s blog The Practical Diabetic (www.practicaldiabetic.com) Find Leon’s pocket watch pill boxes and insulin 'pens' on Etsy @PocketWatchPillBox Learn more about ATTD (www.attd.kenes.com) Learn more about DEDOC to win a scholarship to win a ticket to international diabetes conferences (www.dedoc.org) Become our next diabetes diarist and ⁠submit your Diabetes Diaries entry⁠. This episode was brought to you by Stripped Supply, a subscription box and learning platform that makes diabetes simpler. Want to support our show? We knew you were a BGL (bloody great legend)! Click 'follow' or 'subscribe' wherever you listen to this podcast (bonus BGL points if you leave a review too!). Join Stripped Supply Learn Join our Facebook group Check out our website Write to us: email hello@stripped.supply DM us a voice note on Instagram TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Weekly Highs & Lows 5:23 Meet Leon Tribe 6:20 Leon’s diagnosis journey 10:25 Leon’s hacks & habits 13:00 Leon’s whoopsie moment 16:36 About ATTD 19:20 AI & T1D 24:14 Transplantables 28:11 What’s on the horizon 35:12 Leon’s own research 42:19 Wrapping up ATTD 44:14 Advice for newly diagnosed T1D

    48 min
  3. MAR 2

    #86: T1D, Hormones & Womanhood: From First Period to Perimenopause with Kelly Schmidt

    Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers. On today’s episode, we’re stripping back the stigma around women’s hormones and Type 1 diabetes – from first period to perimenopause – with dietitian and functional nutritionist Kelly Schmidt. You’ll hear how birth control, pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause really impact blood sugars, plus the practical questions to ask your doctor and gentle first steps to feel more like yourself again in every season of womanhood. Listen to Episode 65: What no one’s ever told you about carb counting with Kelly Schmidt Get your hands on *In the Flo: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life* by Alisa Vitti Get your hands on *The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts* by Mary Claire Haver Get in touch with Kelly from T1D Functional Nutrition⁠ | t1dfunctionalnutrition.com ⁠Follow Kelly on Instagram @diabeticdietitian Become our next diabetes diarist and ⁠submit your Diabetes Diaries entry⁠. This episode was brought to you by Stripped Supply, a subscription box and learning platform that makes diabetes simpler. Use the code PODVIP at checkout to get your first box with half-price membership fees. Want to support our show? We knew you were a BGL (bloody great legend)! Click 'follow' or 'subscribe' wherever you listen to this podcast (bonus BGL points if you leave a review too!). Join Stripped Supply Learn Join our Facebook group Check out our website Write to us: email hello@stripped.supply DM us a voice note on Instagram TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Highs & Lows 2:10 Meet Kelly 6:28 Hormones & T1D 7:47 Understanding your Cycle 11:59 Birth Control 15:09 Pregnancy 17:49 Postpartum 20:45 Perimenopause 24:06 Starting HRT 28:41 Advice for entering your next season

    39 min

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Real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers.