17. Unlearning perfectionism with T1D Dietician Bridget Wood

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Bridget Wood to discuss forming a healthy relationship with food as T1Ds. We dive into our own personal histories with food, struggles with perfectionism, and our relationship with food now. Bridget is a licensed dietician, nutritionist, and CDCES based in Nevada who has been living with type one diabetes since she was a senior in high school. In this episode, we talk about… Questioning our beliefs surrounding food and T1DFinding that fine line between having in-range blood sugars and preventing future complications not just on a physical level, but also on a mental levelChasing straight line CGM graph lines and if that is even attainableThe importance of competent cultural care with type one diabetes and foodI am so excited to share this talk with Bridget because I feel that it’s important to hear from diabetes healthcare professionals who live with type one diabetes themselves. Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast rise! Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.Send me a DM to introduce yourself with any feedback, questions, or suggestions on topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes.Thank you to the Reclaim Your Rise podcast sponsor Diabetes Research Institute. Learn more about their upcoming Bike Ride event HERE RESOURCES FOR YOU: For ways to lower your A1C starting now HEREFor nutrition strategies and meal plan HEREFor reducing highs and lows during exercise HEREDisclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.