Stacey Simms is the host of the very successful T1D news podcast, Diabetes Connections and the author of the book The World's Worst Diabetes Mom. Not only that, but she is also mom to Benny, a now almost 17 year old young man who was diagnosed with type 1 right before he turned two. Today she steps out of her normal roll of podcast host to be my guest! Stacey talks to us about the evolution of diabetes management in their home from the toddler years to the late teen years and what it looks like now with her son getting ready to enter young adulthood.  

Find Stacey on the Web, Socials and Listen to her podcast, Diabetes Connections, by clicking HERE. 
Check out Stacey's book, The World's Worst Diabetes Mom, on Amazon by clicking HERE. 
Find Stacey on Instagram @staceysimms

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#56 TEEN SERIES part 4: Giving your Teen more Independence with Stacey Simms

The Sugar Mama's Podcast is designed for parents and caregivers of type 1 diabetics. Hosted by Katie Roseborough, a T1D mom, the show features heartfelt and insightful conversations with other type 1 parents as well as members and professionals connected to the type 1 community. Each episode aims to equip, educate, encourage, empower and entertain those raising children with type 1 diabetes. Get ready to learn a ton and gain a new perspective as Katie and her guests discuss the ins, outs, ups, downs and all arounds of caring for a type 1 warrior.

Kids & Family

Medicine

Science & Medicine

Parenting

Health & Fitness

You won't want to miss this one! Most of us have more than one kid and typically those kids are not also living with type 1 diabetes. Although, special shout out to those parents juggling multiple kids with type 1 diabetes!! You are my heroes! Today, Joanne Robb (psychotherapist and T1D coach) and I discuss how to manage diabetes well for our T1D while also pouring into our other children that aren't living with type 1 diabetes. Be sure to check out the links below to find Joanne on the web and sign up for her courses specially designed to help and encourage parents and caregivers of type 1 diabetics. Plus, take a listen to the other 4 episodes Joanne recorded with me! They are all about how to manage the mental and emotional burden that can come alongside a type 1 diagnosis. Enjoy! 

OTHER LINKS AND RESOURCES
Joanne's Website: https://www.diabetessweettalk.com/ 
Episode #88: Working through Anxiety  
Episode #89: Validation
Episode #90: All the Feelings and Emotions that come Along with a Type 1 Diagnosis
Episode #91: Relationships and the Stressors that come with a Type 1 Diagnosis Support the show Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast
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#100 Those Other Kids: the non-T1D siblings of T1Ds with Joanne Robb

Self-care is so very important for caregivers and parents of children living with type 1 diabetes. Today my guest is Lori Schlosser, fellow type 1 parent and host of the Blessed in This Mess Podcast, a show designed specifically for people taking care of others living with a chronic medical condition. Listen in to this special episode as Lori offers practical advice and heartfelt wisdom on little things we can do each day to renew our energy and spirits and take to take care of ourselves while doing the oftentimes exhausting work of caring for others. Please check out the links below to find the Blessed in This Mess Podcast and support Lori! Thanks and Enjoy! 

Lori Schlosser on Instagram; @lorischlosserspeaks
Lori's website: https://www.lorischlosser.com/
Lori's Podcast: Blessed in This Mess


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#99 Self-care for the Type 1 Diabetes Caregiver with Lori Schlosser of the Blessed in This Mess Podcast

Lissie Poyner of Needles and Spoons is Back today for another awesome episode! Episode #98 is going to give listeners tips and tricks to keep blood sugars stable while exercising. Thank you Lissie for all you help and wisdom in this area that can be rather tricky to manage at times. Make sure to check out the links below to Lissie's other episode with me and where you can find her on the web and on socials. Enjoy! 

WHERE CAN YOU FIND LISSIE?
On the Web: http://needlesandspoons.com/ 
On Instagram @needlesandspoons_
Link to Lissie's other episode on The Sugar Mama's Podcast: #97 Flexibility Centered Approach to Lowering your A1C with Lissie Poyner Support the show Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast
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#98 Tips and Tricks for Keeping Blood Sugar Stable While Exercising with Lissie Poyner of Needles and Spoons

Episode 97 features Lissie Poyner, founder and CEO of Needles and Spoons, a type 1 diabetes coaching company. Lissie is a hardworking personal trainer, health coach and type 1 warrior. Together with her team she take a flexible approach to helping others living with type 1 learn how to manage their blood sugars well without missing out on all of life's little joys! Sounds pretty great, right? Listen in as Lissie gives listeners 5 practical tips to lower your A1C with a flexibility centered approach to diabetes management. Be sure to check out the links below to find Lissie on the web and on social media. Enjoy!

LINKS
Needles and Spoons WEBSITE
Lissie on Instagram @needlesandspoons_
Lissie's T1D Judgement Free Zone Group on Facebook 
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#97 Flexibility Centered Approach to Lowering Your A1C with Lissie Poyner of Needles and Spoons

Running a marathon is an accomplishment for anyone but running a marathon with type 1 diabetes on board is especially awe inspiring! Today my guest is Falyn Shilts. Falyn is a type 1 warrior who was diagnosed as a teen. She's now is a mother of four who is crushing her goal of proving to herself and to the world that, even with type 1 diabetes, she can do anything. Listen in as I get to interview Falyn before and then after she runs the New York City Marathon as part of the Beyond Type 1 team! Also, check out the links below to find Falyn on Social Media. She's a fun follow!  

FINDING FALYN ON SOCIAL MEDIA and the WEB

Falyn's Linktree
Falyn on Instagram
Falyn on Facebook

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#56 TEEN SERIES part 4: Giving your Teen more Independence with Stacey Simms

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