Mindful Eating, Heath and Chronic Stress with Claire Ketchum

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, host Amy Stone chats with Claire Ketchum, a health coach and mother who shares her journey through mindful eating, her daughter's type 1 diabetes diagnosis, and her mission to help teens manage chronic stress. Claire's insights unravel the complexities of diabetes management while fostering a mindful approach to health and well-being.Claire Ketchum is a dedicated health coach residing in the northeast corner of Connecticut, passionately working to support teens and their families in overcoming stress and embracing healthier lifestyles. With personal experience in health coaching and a background in teaching, Claire has developed the "Balanced Body Blueprint" to help teens achieve a positive body image and manage stress effectively.Main Topics Covered:Claire's personal history with food and mindful eatingHer daughter's unexpected type 1 diabetes diagnosis and its managementThe challenges and solutions in managing diabetes as a familyClaire's transition from teaching to coaching teens, focusing on chronic stress and healthy habit shiftsInsights from Claire's "Balanced Body Blueprint" programQuote from the Episode: "The diagnosis and management of diabetes brought immense stress and a new set of challenges, contrasting sharply with my mindful eating approach. It's been a journey of learning and adjusting for the whole family," said Claire KetchumTimestamps:0:00 - Introduction to Claire Ketchum 4:12 - Claire's early life and history with food 10:45 - Diabetic symptoms mistaken for a stomach bug 15:30 - Diagnosing type 1 diabetes and initial management challenges 21:59 - The role of continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps 28:16 - Dealing with judgment and stress from external sources 34:55 - Transition from teaching to health coaching 38:33 - Overview of the "Balanced Body Blueprint" 41:16 - Claire’s closing thoughts and thanksYou can connect with Claire Ketchum on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/claireketchum.ck/She has also offered the Balanced Body Blueprint for the audience. Details are in the show and also in Imperfect Adulting email that comes straight to your inbox so be sure that you’re signed up to get that at https://www.imperfectadulting.com WvMHw3yKgF1yTyJRyp4K