73. Preventing Diabetes Starts Now: Lifestyle, Labs, and Epigenetics

Pre-diabetes is no longer a warning sign, it’s a national crisis. And the most alarming part? It’s not just affecting adults. New data shows that 1 in 3 teens are now considered pre-diabetic. But here’s the good news: pre-diabetes is not your fate. It’s a call to action.In this eye-opening and empowering episode, Susan and Kate dig deep into the root causes of pre-diabetes in both adults and children, and what you can actually do to prevent or reverse it.They break down:The difference between insulin resistance and pre-diabetesWhat your lab numbers are really telling youHow your genes + lifestyle habits create your current (and future) healthThe silent damage sugar is doing, and how to catch it before it leads to chronic diseaseThe emotional, cultural, and behavioral layers that fuel unhealthy habitsActionable steps to start shifting your family’s habits without overwhelm or shameSusan shares powerful insights from working with clients, her personal experience wearing a CGM (continuous glucose monitor), and why stress, not just food, is a major blood sugar disruptor. Kate brings in the emotional and psychological side of habit change, including generational influences and mindset shifts.Whether you're managing your own blood sugar, supporting a child, or trying to break generational cycles of poor health, this episode will leave you empowered, informed, and ready to take action.In this episode:The real cost of pre-diabetes (and why we’ve normalized it)Why your food choices today shape your health decades from nowWhat labs to ask for, and what numbers are actually optimalWhy sugar is a bigger threat than we thinkThe link between chronic stress, lifestyle, and metabolic dysfunctionHow to create small, sustainable changes that impact your genetic expressionEncouragement and support for families who feel overwhelmed or judgedP.S. Check out our first mini episode coming up on Friday 9/12! RESOURCES:Check out Susan’s NEW E-book! Download it FREE here: https://healthyawakening.co/ebook-signupShow notes: https://healthyawakening.co/2025/09/08/episode73Visit the website: healthyawakening.co/podcastFind listening links here: https://healthyawakening.co/linksConnect with Susan:Check out Susan’s NEW E-book! Download it FREE here: https://healthyawakening.co/ebook-signupContact me for your DNA testing or epigenetic coaching! To schedule a FREE Personalized Health Strategy Session, send an email to [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/susanrobbinshealthyawakeningInstagram: @susanrobbins_epigeneticcoachSusan’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/susanrobbinsConnect with Kate King:Kate’s Website: https://TheRadiantLifeProject.comKate’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theradiantlifeprojectP.S. Want reminders about episodes? Sign up for our newsletter, you can find the link on our podcast page! https://healthyawakening.co/podcast