This week's episode is a very personal one. Melissa (age 58, now post-menopause) and Kelly (age 41, navigating perimenopause) open up about their real-life journeys through hormonal shifts, type 1 diabetes, and everything in between.

📖 Book Announcement: This conversation is also a celebration—Melissa's upcoming book is set to launch in early 2026, and Kelly will be a featured contributor alongside other women's health experts. Together, they're creating a survival guide for women with T1D, LADA, and MODY, covering everything from monthly cycles to menopause.

For an early look, download the free guide HRT & T1D: The What, When & How on Hormone Replacement— https://abundant-health-with-melissa.kit.com/hrtandtype1diabetes

You'll get a sneak peek of what's inside the book, plus prelaunch access and insider updates along the way.

Kelly Schmidt, a regular contributor here on the show, has helped thousands of people with T1D thrive and prevent complications through personalized nutrition. With more than 12 years of experience, she's a registered dietitian, fitness instructor, wife, and mom of two. As the founder of Kelly Schmidt Wellness, LLC, she helps ambitious men and women support their metabolism and nutrition with proven functional strategies—blending her professional expertise with her lived experience of type 1 diabetes to pave the way for others to thrive using functional, sustainable tools.

We open up about:

· How hormone changes first showed up in our lives—and how long it took to connect the dots

· The role of stress, thyroid, and inflammation in shaping symptoms

· Our experiences with hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—what worked, what didn't, and why no two women's protocols look the same

· The misconceptions we both had about hormones before we started

· Practical strategies that have helped us manage erratic blood sugars, sleep, cravings, mood swings, and energy through midlife

· Why we're passionate about sharing these stories openly—and how they're shaping the upcoming book [insert working title]

If you've ever wondered "Is it just me?" when it comes to midlife symptoms, you'll feel right at home here.

Got questions for Kelly and me? Reach out via the links below—we'd love to hear from you!

Connect with Kelly Schmidt:

Website

IG @diabeticdietitian/

YouTube

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What to do now:

*Join the book pre-launch list for early access, bonuses, and 2026 launch updates. Grab my free guide, HRT and Type 1 Diabetes Everything I wish I knew in perimenopause.

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Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.