Type 1 Trail Talks with Mary Beth Cooley

Welcome to Type 1 Trail Talks of The T1Determined Podcast. Today, I sit down with Mary Beth Cooley. Diagnosed with T1D in her late 30s —just one week before the world shut down for COVID-19— Mary Beth chose to face a daunting new reality with incredible focus. While the rest of the world ground to a halt, she got to work mastering her health. We dive into what it was like navigating a fresh chronic illness during a global pandemic, and how a profound shift in perspective allowed her to see lockdown not as a detour, but as a rare window to focus on herself. That resilient mindset ultimately led her to the trails, and six years later, to our first Project InsulNation trip. – As we build this podcast from the ground up and face every slope head-on, your support is crucial for our continued growth. Wherever you're listening, please share this episode and others with anyone you think might benefit. All of our Socials & Website: https://linktr.ee/t1determined – Stay tuned for updates on T1Determined's collaboration with Project Insulnation to construct T1D Adult Backcountry Adventures.