In today’s episode, I’m joined by our incredible lead coach, Jehan, who has guided hundreds of women through deep transformation in our signature group coaching program. Together, we unpack the most common patterns we see in women with type 1 diabetes, from fear of lows and all-or-nothing food habits to feeling overwhelmed by the daily unpredictability of blood sugars. Jehan shares her personal story and some of the exact tools we use in our group coaching program, like the “5 Whys” and belief-replacement work, to help women move from stuck to empowered. We talk about what’s really at the root of these challenges, and how real change doesn’t come from just adjusting insulin… it comes from shifting your mindset and rebuilding trust in yourself. If you’ve ever thought you’re the only one going through this, this episode is your reminder that you’re not alone and that transformation is possible.

Quick Takeaways:

• The importance of asking for help 
• Reframing negative thoughts and limiting beliefs + building confidence in your T1D management 
• The power of coaching, community, and getting the support you deserve 

Timestamps:

• [01:49] Coach Jehan is back: “That’s 456 lives that you have impacted and touched”
• [02:19] “It can be really hard asking for help and getting help”
• [03:38] Jehan’s personal coaching journey & her #1 transformation
• [08:17] Understanding diabetes distress 
• [12:44] Root block #1: Your numbers 
• [16:55] “It’s possible. You just haven't figured out how to do it for your body yet.”
• [20:53] “You need somebody else to help you create a system for it.”
• [22:51] Root block #2: The weekend reset cycle 
• [24:00] Breaking the all-or-nothing mindset 
• [29:17] Root block #3: Feeling stuck 
• [35:37] The power of community and coaching 

What to do now: 

1. Join the PEP (Parents Empowering Parents) Squad, a Facebook group created by the Diabetes Research Institute. This is a place where caregivers of kids with T1D can share stories, ask questions, and learn more about how to get involved with research, advocacy, and fundraising through DRI. 
2. Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.
3. Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.