55. Separating Your Self Worth from Diabetes with Diabetics Doing Things Founder Rob Howe

I am so excited for this week’s episode with Rob Howe! Rob was one of my very first online diabetes friend turned real-life friend. Fun fact: Rob’s podcast was one of the first I ever got invited to speak on and share my story about living with diabetes back in 2016.If you don’t know Rob, he was diagnosed with type one at the age of 16. He founded his podcast Diabetics Doing Things in 2015 and now has over 1.8 million downloads in 70 countries. He is also the co-founder of Recreation Dallas and a former professional basketball player. In this episode we discuss...What strategies Rob uses to manage his blood sugar when he plays basketballHow his mindset perspective on “borrowed time” has impacted his perspective on life with T1DHow he's eased up a little over the years on the pressure of needing perfect blood sugar numbersWhat go-to daily habits that support him in his active, ambitious life PLUS - we recorded this on 3/1 so we got to discuss the news of Eli Lilly capping the cost of insulinCheck out Rob’s work here: Instagram: @diabeticsdoingthings and @robhowe21Visit Rob’s WebsiteIn celebration of the Reclaim Your Rise podcast officially turning a year old this month, we are hosting a GIVEAWAY!  One person is going to have the chance to win an epic package of: Risely’s Diabetic Health JournalSiete Chips Smart Sweets Banza Chickpea Pasta Frio Insulin Cooler Pack SPIbeltAll you have to do to enter is: Rate and review the Reclaim Your Rise podcast on Apple PodcastsSend a screenshot of your review to [email protected] OR you can send it to me at @lauren_bongiorno OR @riselyhealth on Instagram with “Reclaim Your Rise Podcast Giveaway” You can get a bonus entry for sharing the podcast on Instagram and tagging us @riselyhealthHit 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.RESOURCES FOR YOU: Learn more about the coaching program Kaycee did HERE. Get more T1D tips HERE. Access our Cornerstone Classes HERE.Disclaimer: 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.