Thrivabetic: Thriving with Diabetes
Why does your blood sugar have to spike to 300 after sitting at 50 for what felt like an eternity? And why are people still asking if you ate too much sugar when you were diagnosed? Is it really possible to thrive with such a physically and mentally draining disease? Kate, a 27 year old with Type 1 Diabetes since 10 years old, discusses her highs and lows living with a chronic illness. Along with this, she sits down with a variety of guests that give insight on topics such as mental health, traveling, exercise, diet, and life's big moments with diabetes.
Episodes
In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Schmidt, registered dietitian, to dive into the connection between gut health and Type 1 diabetes. We explore leaky gut, the importance of bacterial diversity (and why T1Ds tend to have less), plus how probiotics and fermented foods can support overall wellness.
Connect with Kelly on instagram here. For more information on all that she offers, you can find her website here.
In this solo episode, Kate is sharing 10 practical and mindset-shifting tips to help you feel better about diabetes—whether it’s managing burnout, reframing frustrations, or finding small wins in everyday moments.
This episode is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult your doctor before making any changes.
Find me on Instagram and Tiktok @thrivabetic. Find the blog here and The Thrivabetic book h...
In this episode Kate talks about dealing with diabetes when things in life aren’t going great. Sometimes diabetes feels like too much and it ends up taking a backseat. Kate discusses how she’s been coping with this and some mindset shifts that have been helping.
This episode is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. I am just speaking from my personal experiences which may be completely different from ...
In this solo episode, Kate dives into the challenges of navigating the holiday season with diabetes. Between not always knowing the carb counts of homemade foods and hearing comments about whether or not you can eat certain foods, it can be stressful. Kate discusses what she’s doing to take care of herself during this time.
This episode is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult your doctor...
In this episode, I chat with Amanda, a nutritionist living with type 1 diabetes, who shares her journey from an all-or-nothing mindset with food to a more balanced approach. Amanda used to believe that a strict low-carb diet was the only way to keep her blood sugar in check. Over time, she discovered that different foods have varying effects on blood sugar, and by understanding these impacts, you can use tailored strategies to stay...
In this episode, Kate dives deep into the often-overwhelming experience of anxiety before endocrinologist appointments. Many diabetics feel like they need to defend their choices or fear being judged for their diabetes management. Kate explores the emotional toll this can take, especially when healthcare providers focus solely on numbers rather than understanding the individual’s unique experience with diabetes.
This episo...
Back for another solo episode, Kate talks about her stubbornly high blood sugars and all the frustration and anger that has come along with it. She goes into all the feelings behind anger and how she’s trying to cope with it.
This episode is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. I am just speaking from my personal experiences which may be completely different from your own. Consult your doctor before ...
Sometimes our blood sugar goes to 250 before we clock in for work and the day is ruined… or maybe not. Kate talks about her week and some ways that she’s been working on more self awareness including catching negative thought patterns before spiraling into them.
This episode is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. I am just speaking from my personal experiences which may be completely different ...
What do we lose as a result of diabetes? This week Kate talks about her feelings around all that’s been lost with diabetes including a responsibility free childhood, eating without much thought, and more. She also talks about all the emotions felt within grief such as resentment, envy, loneliness, and shame.
This episode is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. I am just speaking from my personal expe...
On this episode Kate recaps her first ever backpacking trip. She goes over her packing list and all the things she learned plus advice from avid backpackers online.
Riley shares her college experiences including burnout, drinking, going to concerts, and working in the cannabis industry. We also discuss growing up with diabetes and dealing with insecurities.
This episode is only for entertainment purposes and is not medical advice.
Connect with me on Instagram and Tiktok @thrivabetic. Find the blog here and The Thrivabetic book here.
If you enjoyed this episode ple...
Kate recaps her time at Electric Forest, a 4 day music festival in Michigan. She goes over her packing list and how she managed her blood sugar with all the walking and heat.
Top take aways from the trip:
-Bring lots of candy for frequent lows while walking. Make sure the candy won't melt in your bag. A plastic wrapping around it will be much better, my starburst and mambas melted.
-Make sure to have a porta...
TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of eating disorders.
This week I am joined by Natalie, a recovered diabulimic and Eating Disorder Recovery Mentor. Natalie shares her story of living with diabulimia for almost a decade and we dive into the details of how it affects the mind and body, signs and symptoms to look out for, and how to get help.
To join Natalie's free support group on Facebook click here and find more diabulimia ...
Community has been a huge part of growing confidence and finding acceptance for diabetes for both Kate and Tini. On this episode we get to talk all about the various ways community has improved our mental and emotional wellbeing. We touch on "hot diabetic summer" and how were prepping for our devices to be out in the open with the warmer weather. Tini also tells me all about "Hot Diabetic Club", a community she ...
I released this almost 3 years ago as my very first Thrivabetic podcast episode. As I celebrate 10,000 podcast downloads, I wanted to re-release this episode since it has been my most downloaded one of all time. It's been a while since I shared my diabetes origin story so for anyone who hasn't heard it, here ya go :)
On this weeks episode, Kate gives a mental health update including her depression medication journey and how she's been feeling this spring. Kate also discusses her struggles "micromanaging diabetes" and how she is trying to let go of controlling everything. She talks about the pros and cons of always seeing her blood sugar numbers and how it can be very difficult to not take a bunch of insulin when seeing rising num...
On this week's episode I talk with Lissie, who is a diabetes health coach. We dive into her journey to improving her health and diabetes management, finding support, and how diabetics can take small steps to improve their own management. Lissie uses a whole body approach to help diabetics gain predictability without restriction.
Find Lissie on instagram @needlesandspoons_ or her website needlesandspoons.com. You can ...
In this episode Kate gives a mental health update and some things she's been going through and processing over the last year. She talks more in depth about this feeling of a foreshortened future which she relates to being diagnosed at a young age and feeling like the future was very uncertain. Guilt, shame, blame, and control are also discussed.
This is my personal experience which might differ from your own. I ...
This week I am joined by Dr. Katie Lee to talk all things oral health related to diabetes.
Katie is dentist and author of "Saved by the Mouth". She has worked with hundreds of individuals to improve their overall health through a whole-body approach to oral health.
We discuss the mouth-body connection and how diabetes can impact oral health. Katie gives us a wide range of ways to prevent tooth decay an...
Nick Stewart joins me this week to breakdown all things running with t1d. Nick has run almost 20 marathons and has a wealth of knowledge for managing blood sugar during long periods of exercise. We talk about everything from basal rates, fueling before a run, insulin before/during/after runs, and more.
I also give my half marathon recap and everything I learned over these last few months training.
This episode i...
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