Ep 128 - The Power of Cycle Awareness: Working with Your Hormones, Not Against Them

In this episode, Melissa is joined by Cecily Lopez—a wellness advocate, visual storyteller, and founder of Trinity Grace Photography—who shares her powerful journey of navigating life with type 1 diabetes and thyroid cancer. Cecily opens up about how these diagnoses deepened her self-awareness and taught her to trust her body's signals. Together, Melissa and Cecily explore what it means to be an active participant in your healthcare, the importance of honoring rest, and how cycle syncing can be used as a tool for women living with type 1 diabetes. Cecily reminds us that resilience often begins with listening, listening to our bodies, our intuition, and to the quiet cues that help us better understand our health. Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, or navigating perimenopause and beyond, this conversation will inspire you to approach your body with curiosity, compassion, and respect. Topics covered Cecily's late-in-life type 1 diabetes diagnosis and the surprising way it was discovered How thyroid cancer reshaped her health journey and deepened her body awareness Why being an active patient is essential—and how to advocate for the healthcare you deserve The power of community and connection when living with chronic illness An introduction to cycle syncing—how aligning food, exercise, and rest with your cycle can reduce stress and improve blood sugar balance How to work with your body instead of against it through life's transitions Why rest is not weakness but a vital part of resilience and healing   Connect with Cecily Lopez On IG @gratitudegraceandglucose   Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast reach more people. Be sure to share this episode. What to do now: *Join the book pre-launch list for early access, bonuses, and 2026 launch updates. Grab my free guide, HRT and Type 1 Diabetes  Everything I wish I knew in perimenopause. *Follow me IG @Type1.in.midlife stay in the loop on upcoming episodes. DM me with any feedback or suggestions on topics you'd like us to cover.   Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.