Our coach manager, Abby, is back to lead an honest conversation with coach Jehan about what it looks like to actually prioritize your own health, wellbeing, and identity as a mom while balancing both diabetes and motherhood. With Abby’s perspective as a mother to a child living with T1D, and Jehan’s perspective as a mom living with T1D herself, they bring so much relatable experience to this topic. Spoiler alert: true self care is so much deeper than bubble baths. This is about practical strategies for avoiding burnout. Whether or not you are a parent, this conversation is what you need to hear if you are struggling to make yourself AND your health a priority. 

Quick Takeaways:

• The challenges of balancing type 1 diabetes and parenthood (whether it’s you or your child that has T1D)  
• The emotional toll of diabetes on parents & letting go of the guilt 
• How to prioritize self-care in the midst of parents 
• The impact of a mother’s wellbeing on the rest of the household 
• Importance of taking care of yourself so you can better take care of others 

How did you like hearing from Abby and coach Jehan? Be sure to leave a rating & review to let us know you liked it and feel free to email your thoughts or ideas for their next episode to: [email protected] 

What to do now: 

1. Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.
2. Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.