28 SEP 2021 · Today we are joined by one of our coaches in the Mastering Diabetes Coaching Program - Adam Sud.  Adam is here to share his success story with living a healthy life with diabetes. Today, he goes deep on what calorie density is, and why it is so important for weight loss/gain. He also reveals hidden ingredients that are causing weight gain, and foods that actually speed up weight loss. 

3 AUG 2021 · Today I’m very excited to introduce you all to Michelle Davis, she is one of the newest editions to our rapidly growing coaching team. In this episode, you’ll hear some of Michelle King Davis' background and experience as a diabetes coach. We also discuss the benefits of eating greens and share some unique ways to get them in your diet. We also talk about green smoothies and answer common questions people have about smoothies in general for people living with diabetes.

6 MAY 2021 · After switching to a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet, Lara now eats whole-carbohydrate foods without experiencing dramatic blood glucose spikes, she enjoys her food, lowered her A1c levels into a healthy range, lost weight, and has more energy than she knows what to do with.

2 FEB 2021 · Meet Matt: T1D, 700 g carbs per day, 45 u insulin per day, 4.5% A1c. 💉 Matt was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2000.⁣ ⁣ Later in life, he found himself nearing 300 pounds, lacking energy, and unable to control his blood glucose. 🌱 A coworker of Matt’s who is plant-based began talking to him about diabetes control and the ability of a plant-based diet to help. After watching videos online from Nutritionfacts.org he and his wife decided to try eating plant-based for 30 days. After a week, and consuming as many documentaries and podcasts as they could, they decided they could never go back. They both felt great and Matt noticed the amazing blood glucose control. “I transitioned from a low-carb diet to a high-carb diet and found my insulin per carb ratio was dramatically lower. I was eating 125g of carbs per day beforehand and using about 35 units of insulin, and now I eat upwards of 500-700g carbs and use around 45-50 units per day.”
 Before and after going plant-based: Fasting Blood Glucose (mg/dL): 110 - 88⁣ A1c (%): 7.2 - 4.5 Weight (lbs.): 270 - 194 Cholesterol (mg): 170 - 149 Fat p/day (g): 50 - 30 Carbohydrates p/day (g): 125 - 500-700 Total Units Insulin (ml): 35-40 - 45-50 ⁣ 90% Time in range “My transition was first started due to interest for health reasons but quickly transitioned to an ethical and health reason. I am also an amateur athlete and have completed several long-distance races including full-distance Iron Man, ultra marathon, 24-hour OCR, marathon- all while being plant-based and obviously diabetic. Never once have I worried about blood glucose control and I have never had issues with training or racing.” You can follow Matt's journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironmans_and_insulin/ And be sure to share this podcast episode on your Instagram stories and tag us @masteringdiabetes 

8 JUL 2020 · We have an action-packed episode for you today. Make sure to grab a pen and paper or type notes on your phone because this one is full of some mind-boggling information you’ll want to remember to share with your friends and loved ones. Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai are two of the most brilliant humans we’ve ever met.  We feel very fortunate to call them friends and soak up their brilliance. We’re honored to be able to share their work with you in today’s episode. Before we get into that, we want to tell you about our upcoming virtual retreat. If you listened to our last episode with Dr. Loomis then you know all about this incredible event. If this is your first time hearing about it, check out our website about this life-changing event which will occur from July 23rd to 26th. masteringdiabets.org/retreats We really, really hope you make the investment in yourself and join us July 23-26th. Making changes in your home environment is going to be a game-changer. Simply go to masteringdiabets.org/retreats to learn more. In today’s episode, you will learn: 11:42 Fun facts about how many neurons exist in the human brain and the true power of your brain 16:10 What is type 3 diabetes 21:38 Why do so many experts recommend a ketogenic diet as the optimal diet to prevent and reverse cognitive decline 28:52 Does fish improve your memory? 34:08 Does a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet provide adequate EPH and DHA? 35:45 How does exercise affect your brain health? 42:42 How about sleep? 47:57 How about stress? 59:55 The show will concede with some specific dietary recommendations for optimal brain health  We hope you love this show and learn a lot. Give us your feedback on social media. Enjoy the show!

14 MAY 2020 · Hey everyone, we are really excited to bring you one of our most fascinating interviews to date. We just wrapped up an interview with Dr. B and he blew our minds once again! His new book Fiber Fueled is out right now and we talked about it in today’s interview.  If you are interested in losing weight, maximizing your insulin sensitivity, boosting your immunity, eliminating brain fog, gaining energy and so much more, this book is for you!  Here are just a few things you will learn in this interview:  How Dr. B used his diet to overcome a lack of self-confidence and self-worth You’ll that fiber has been oversimplified and there are more than just two types of fiber  You’ll learn about gut-brain signaling and how your gut actually communicates with your brain We discussed the wide range of benefits from SCFA’s and how they impact respiratory infections  Then we talked about a mind-blowing concept know as “leaky brain” …. We’re really excited for you all to hear this one You’ll also learn about a key life hack that will allow you to get Starbucks coffee for free!   And a lot more. This one is jam-packed with info. If you’re listening on our podcast, also don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review on the Apple Podcast app! Link to Dr B's book on his website: https://theplantfedgut.com/book/ Link to Dr B's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fiber-Fueled-Plant-Based-Optimizing-Microbiome-ebook/dp/B07ZY7J2XW

21 APR 2020 · Today we are excited to be joined by Dr. Vivian Chen. Dr. Chen has 14 years of experience as a doctor in the UK. She trained in internal medicine and dermatology in London before moving into Family Practice. Today’s show is a bit different than many of our others because our conversation with Dr. Vivian Chen focuses on food, but also on specific environmental contaminants that can increase your risk for insulin resistance as well as other metabolic diseases. It’s true that excess saturated fat is one of the most potent and reliable triggers of insulin resistance, as many published studies have shown But beyond the saturated fat equation, there are many other aspects of daily life that can increase your risk for IR, including: Weight gain A sedentary lifestyle Overconsumption of calories Living in a high stress environment A suppressed immune system, and  Excess alcohol intake (to name a few) In today’s show, we’ll talk with Dr. Vivian Chen about the role that chemicals in your environment play in “disrupting” your endocrine health We’ll talk about animal foods, tupperware, plastic bags, receipts, packaged food products, plastic water bottles, flame retardants, fish, and much much more You can learn more about Dr. Vivian Chen by visiting her website at www.platefulhealth.com or stalking her on Instagram at plateful.health

8 APR 2020 · Mark your calendar for April 11-13. We’ll be hosting a special online mini-summit about COVID-19 and diabetes. Register with the link below! https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/thrive/ In today’s show, we had the opportunity to interview Adam and Shoshana of the Plant Trainers Podcast, a husband-and-wife combo and incredibly inspirational individuals who are helping to spread the word about the power of plant-based nutrition. You’ll learn Adam’s powerful story about getting diagnosed with a kidney tumor before he began eating a plant-based diet, even though he was an avid athlete and had a great physique on the outside. You’ll learn how Adam’s eye doctor first discovered a cardiovascular condition by looking at the condition of blood vessels behind his eyes. You’ll also learn about how it took time for Shoshana to transition to a plant-based diet even though Adam was experiencing tremendous results in the first year of becoming plant-based. But then when she did, her entire life changed in front of her eyes – and as a result, she took it upon herself to help transition their two kids to a plant-based diet (which they are admittedly infatuated with). In today’s show, you’ll learn how to support your partner in transitioning to a plant-based diet. You’ll also learn simple strategies that Adam and Shoshana have used to teach their kids to eat more plants. Today’s podcast is super fun, with two fantastic plant-based advocates. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Link to download freemium: https://planttrainers.lpages.co/digestion-lead-page/ Website address: https://www.planttrainers.com/ To get on the waiting list for the Mastering Diabetes Coaching Program, please visit:  https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/plans/ Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! Please leave us a review on iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher to ensure that the Mastering Diabetes message reaches as many people living with diabetes as possible. Thanks for listening. Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/mindfuldiabeticrobby