EP 121: We're Hiking 40 Miles with Type 1 Diabetes!!

Keeping It 100 Radio: Uncensored Diabetes Conversations

In this heartfelt episode of Keeping it 100 Radio, Lissie and Val share the story of how they met and connected over their shared experiences living with type 1 diabetes, and discuss their upcoming epic 40-mile hike with the Connected In Motion Adventure Team, preparing for the physical and emotional challenges, and their excitement about being part of a diabetes-centered community.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Introduction and Welcome!
• 01:24 Val's Journey with Diabetes and Finding Lissie
• 03:49 The First Consultation Call: A Chaotic Start
• 05:26 Becoming an Accountability Coach
• 07:34 Planning the Big Hike
• 21:51 Training for a 10k and Hiking Preparation
• 36:40 Fundraising for Connected in Motion
• 41:28 Offering Resources and Final Thoughts

Resources for this episode:

• Donate $10 to Lissie's page for a PDF copy of the Keeping it 100 Journal 2.0: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/fundraising/7682fcfa-3f05-44d8-b611-c814167eae47
• Donate $10 to Val's page for access to the Mastering Cycle Tracking Masterclass: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/fundraising/d7cbee7b-4e44-4549-8216-a0d4c35cfd17
• Check out Mer's Adventure Team preparation episode: https://needlesandspoons.com/2023/07/12/ep-97-empowered-voicestrailblazing-with-type-one-diabetes-mer-frasers-preparations-for-the-teton-crest-trail/
• Check out Mer's recap episode of her Adventure Team trip: https://needlesandspoons.com/2023/12/18/ep-109-empowered-voices-conquering-the-teton-crest-trail-post-adventure-reflections-with-mer-fraser/
• Take our free quiz: http://needlesandspoons.com/quiz-optin
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
• Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/3AkABcm
• Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hMqhU9
• Check out our free resource hub: https://bit.ly/3tF2tnC
• Try Skin Grip and use the code "LISSIE" at try.skingrip.com/podcast⁠
• Check out our favorite products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/needlesandspoons_?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh

*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.