Raising Type 1 Podcast

Ep. 18 | The Comparison Trap

Flat lines. Perfect graphs. “What works for us.” In the T1D community, it’s easier than ever to feel like you’re falling behind. In this episode of RT1, we’re diving into the comparison trap that so many diabetes parents quietly struggle with but rarely talk about openly. From social media highlight reels to judgment around different management styles, we unpack the pressure to chase perfection and the emotional toll that can come with it. We talk about the obsession with flat lines, comparing your child’s numbers to someone else’s, and the guilt and burnout that can happen when diabetes management starts to feel like a competition instead of survival. We also get into the reality that social media rarely shows the full picture. Behind every “perfect” graph are the lows, the rebounds, the mental exhaustion, the fear, and the moments that never make it online. This episode is honest, nuanced, and maybe a little controversial at times, but it’s a conversation that needs to happen. Because there is no one size fits all approach to T1D, and what works beautifully for one family may not work for another. At the end of the day, this isn’t about who has the best graph. It’s about raising healthy kids while trying to protect their childhoods and our own mental health along the way. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raisingtype1podcast.substack.com [https://raisingtype1podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 17 | Sun, Spikes & Starting Over: Part 2

Sun, Spikes, and Starting Over: Part Two is all about what comes next as both boys get ready to transition to the Twiist insulin pump. Starting a new pump always brings a mix of hope, nerves, and a whole lot of questions. In this episode, we’re talking through the prep that happens before the switch, the expectations we’re trying to keep realistic, and what it feels like to once again hand over a little trust to new technology. From setting changes and learning curves to the emotional side of starting over, we’re sharing what this transition looks like in real time and why new diabetes tech can feel both exciting and exhausting all at once. Because with Type 1 Diabetes, every new device comes with the same goal: more freedom, better management, and hopefully one less thing to fight with every day. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raisingtype1podcast.substack.com [https://raisingtype1podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 16 | Sun, Spikes & Starting Over: Part 1

Sun, Spikes, and Starting Over: Part 1 is all about that tricky shift into summer and how type 1 diabetes refuses to follow the same rules. Warmer days, more time outside, changes in activity, later nights… and suddenly the numbers that used to make sense just don’t anymore. We’re talking about the unexpected spikes, the patterns that disappear overnight, and the constant adjusting that comes with a whole new routine. This episode is about flexibility, frustration, and finding your footing when everything feels off. Because sometimes this season isn’t just about sunshine. It is about relearning what works and giving yourself the space to start fresh. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raisingtype1podcast.substack.com [https://raisingtype1podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 15 | RT1: Unfiltered

In this episode of RT1: Unfiltered, we’re back with zero script and a lot to say. This one goes everywhere…in the best way. From the mental load that never really shuts off, to the “are we the only ones dealing with this?” moments, to the stuff that feels too raw or too messy for a structured episode… nothing’s off-limits here. It’s honest, a little chaotic, and exactly what this series is meant to be. Just two moms processing life with Type 1 Diabetes in real time; the wins, the spirals, the second-guessing, and the moments that somehow still make you laugh. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raisingtype1podcast.substack.com [https://raisingtype1podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 14 | The Experiment

If there’s one thing parenting a child with Type 1 Diabetes will teach you, it’s this: nothing is guaranteed. In this episode, we’re talking about the constant trial and error that comes with T1D. The meals that work one day and completely fail the next. The routines you swear by until they suddenly stop working. The decisions you make on a gut feeling because sometimes, that’s all you have. Every bolus, every correction, every snack, every “should we try this?” moment… it’s all part of one ongoing experiment. We’re diving into the mental load of it, the second-guessing, the wins that feel like luck, and the reality that even when you do everything “right,” things can still go sideways. This isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about learning, adjusting, and showing up again the next day with what you know now. Because in this life, we’re all just experimenting. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raisingtype1podcast.substack.com [https://raisingtype1podcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]