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Matt Vande Vegte, CPT from FTFWarrior.com gets real about living with diabetes and everything that comes with it. As a certified trainer and nutritionist (and T1D), Matt goes over his unique "blood sugar formula" and how you too can learn to predict blood sugars through any exercise, activity, and meal. Welcome to our Tribe of T1D Warriors.
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Breathin' Air

Mason Bendigo

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The #1 mindset podcast in the world. Breathin' Air was created to help unlock your full potential mentally, physically and spiritually. With guests ranging from health experts, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, & artists. Breathin' Air will motivate, inform, entertain and give you actionable tools to becoming the person you want to be. Real. Raw. Authentic. You.
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Vital Points

Bold Brave TV

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What does well-being truly mean, and once we achieve it what’s next? There are a multitude of tools and paths we may use on our journey to complete wellness. Whether you’re using acupuncture, nutrition, exercise, or meditation, there is no one-size-fits-all formula. Let’s have a conversation and share stories of healing in order to make connections and reach higher levels of understanding. Foti Sardelis is the owner of Anthos Acupuncture & Herbal clinic in Birmingham Alabama founded in 2016. ...
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This National Diabetes Awareness Month, I had the chance to sit down with Fox 5 News to talk about what life with type 1 diabetes is really like—the unseen struggles, the misunderstandings, and the hope most people never hear about. If you’re newly diagnosed or you’ve been fighting this for years, I want you to know this: blood sugar chaos isn’t yo…
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Living with Type 1 diabetes isn’t just numbers and insulin for me—it’s the highs, lows, stress, and constant decisions behind every meal, workout, and night of sleep. In this interview, I share how I went from feeling controlled by my blood sugars to becoming an Ironman athlete and bestselling author by learning my own blood sugar formula—and how y…
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Most people only see the blood sugar graph… but not the battles behind every number. This National Diabetes Awareness Month, Matt goes live on KUSI News to reveal what life with Type 1 really looks like—and how thousands are learning to MASTER it, not just manage it. >> ENJOY! Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight Loss here: https://t1dbootcamp.co…
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“I was told I’d be dead in 10 years. I stopped checking my sugars, stopped caring for myself, and felt embarrassed every time someone saw my devices. I didn’t trust my own body… and that was the hardest part.” In this episode, we unpack what it’s like to heal from that mindset: How diabetes affects your self-esteem, your identity, your relationship…
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“𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭… 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲.” That’s what Jess felt before she found the missing piece in her diabetes journey. If you’ve ever: • felt overwhelmed • felt like your tech is failing you • blamed yourself for every spike and crash • tried every strategy but still felt stuck… You are NOT alone.…
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"Wait—too much insulin can make your blood sugar go higher?" Sounds backwards, right? But it’s one of the biggest mistakes people with T1D make without even realizing it. Learn the 3 overlooked signs your insulin is working against you (not with you). >> ENJOY! Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight Loss here: https://t1dbootcamp.com/uwlg Purchase …
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When my insulin stopped working, I thought I was the problem — until I discovered the real reason behind it. In this episode, I share how I restored my insulin sensitivity in just 72 hours, and the overlooked factor most people (even doctors) never mention. >> ENJOY! Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight Loss here: https://t1dbootcamp.com/uwlg Pur…
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Send us a text We share a practical, evidence-based plan to manage type 2 diabetes with seven self-care behaviors that build momentum without perfection. From healthy coping and food patterns to movement, monitoring, and problem solving, we turn confusion into clear next steps. • defining type 2 diabetes and why it matters • finding your why to fue…
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I used to fear food and chase perfect numbers. Then I learned it’s not the food — it’s the framework. When you understand how carbs, fats, and proteins actually affect your blood sugar, every meal becomes predictable. You don’t need the perfect diet — you need the right formula. Eat smart. Live free. >> ENJOY! Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight…
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T1D Burnout & Stress? Your Nervous System is the Key! We talk to PT and T1D expert Dr. Brooke Stewart about the secret link between blood sugar management and your "fight or flight" state. Dr. Brooke shares her own burnout story and gives simple, powerful hacks to: Reset your chronic stress. Use movement to stabilize blood sugars. Understand your r…
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Burnout from T1D is real — I lived it. I followed every rule. Tracked every carb. Even became an Ironman. And still… I broke down. In my new video, I’m sharing 3 burnout moments that nearly wrecked my health — and how I finally found freedom without losing control. >> ENJOY! Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight Loss here: https://t1dbootcamp.com/…
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When David stopped letting diabetes run his life, everything changed. From sleepless nights to 86% time in range — and the freedom to eat what he loves without fear. You can take back control, too. >> ENJOY! Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight Loss here: https://t1dbootcamp.com/uwlg Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TO…
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Send us a text Ever been told you’re “doing the most” about your health? I get it. I used to think my vigilance made me a hypochondriac—until relentless fatigue, a routine mammogram I almost skipped, and a biopsy that felt different pointed straight to breast cancer. This is a frank, grounded walk through what really happened: the missed messages, …
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𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰. When my insulin pump ran dry at Costco, I expected a spike… but my blood sugar stayed stable. That moment changed everything. 💡 Turns out, insulin isn’t the 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 tool. In my latest video, I share how I use exercise, lifestyle, and the “Balancing Arrows” method to stay in range — and avoid panic.…
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Fear insulin stacking? It’s time to reframe that. Here I explain how insulin stacking can actually help you gain control—if done correctly. Learn: How to pre-bolus effectively Why insulin timing matters more than you think How to stop the blood sugar rollercoaster >> ENJOY! Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight Loss here: https://t1dbootcamp.com/u…
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Do your mornings ever feel like a blood sugar battleground? You go to bed steady and in range, but wake up with numbers climbing before you’ve even had coffee. That’s not random—it’s biochemical. In this new video, I break down: ✅The difference between Dawn Phenomenon vs. Feet on the Floor ✅How your dinner timing, composition & fat content impact m…
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💡What if diabetes didn’t hold you back… but actually made you stronger? In our brand-new podcast episode, we sit down with Grace, who shares her real and raw journey with type 1 diabetes — from the shock of diagnosis to building a powerful mindset, fitness routine, and lifestyle that helps her THRIVE. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years in, thi…
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Timing your insulin can make ALL the difference. Some take it right before eating, others 10–20 mins before… and some don’t pre-bolus at all. See how I break down insulin timing and its impact on blood sugar spikes in the latest video. >> ENJOY! Grab your Ultimate Guide To T1D Weight Loss here: https://t1dbootcamp.com/uwlg Purchase your copy of "Th…
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"Your breath can literally change your brain chemistry… and even your blood sugars.” In this interview, Nick breaks down how specific breathing patterns can calm your nervous system, sharpen your mindset, and may even reduce blood sugar spikes.🔥 Is breathwork just about stress and anxiety—or can it directly impact blood sugars too? Don’t miss this …
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Send us a text Sleep quality directly impacts insulin effectiveness and is crucial for preventing type 2 diabetes, with seven hours of uninterrupted sleep recommended by experts for optimal health benefits. • Poor sleep hygiene leads to insulin resistance, the precursor to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes • Sleep deprivation confuses hunger signals,…
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Send us a text We explore how to eat mindfully to support health goals without deprivation, focusing on positive approaches to food choices that create sustainable lifestyle changes. • Understanding hunger cues and eating only when truly hungry • Using smaller plates and bowls for natural portion control • Slowing down while eating to give your bra…
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Send us a text Finding your personal weight loss formula requires balancing two key aspects of health: how often you move and what you eat. Success comes from discovering what specific approach works for your body rather than following generic advice. • Sustainable weight loss comes from losing 1-2 pounds weekly through realistic changes • Losing j…
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Send us a text Stress makes seemingly uncomplicated activities overwhelming, preventing us from feeling better and managing our wellbeing. We examine how to identify stressors and develop practical strategies to overcome them. • Identifying what's "uncomplicated" in our lives – exercise, meal prep, water intake, and self-care time • Understanding h…
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After just ONE week of going vegan as a type 1 diabetic, my insulin needs dropped by 70%. Sounds amazing, right? Well… it almost put me in the back of an ambulance. The wild part? What I learned applies to ANY diet — vegan, keto, paleo, carnivore — you name it. This one mistake nearly wrecked me, but fixing it changed everything. >> ENJOY! Grab you…
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"𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐨 𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭." "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐬." "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭." I’ve heard it all — even from doctors. And I believed some of it... until I learned the truth. In my new video, I’m busting 5 dangerous Type 1 diabetes myths that can literally send you to the ER — even with “perfect” blood sugar. If you or someone you lo…
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"𝐈 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝟏𝟐 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡… 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐧." Sounds impossible, right? But for people with Type 1 Diabetes, this happens all the time — even when you’re eating clean, counting calories, and exercising more. The problem? Most T1Ds are still playing by outdated rules that completely ignore the chaos of insulin, hormones, and…
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Keto, vegan, eat what you want? Let's talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly. You probably disagree with at least one point in this video, and I look forward to seeing the discussions and comparisons in the comments on YouTube 💪 Keto diet for Type 1 diabetics - yes or no? >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https…
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Ever sat down to eat pasta and not been sure it it's even worth the spike? As someone who married into an Italian family, I can tell you that I've had my fair share of pasta spikes... HOWEVER, with all that practice, I can also share that I've figured it out - and in today's episode... I'm spilling the secrets 😉 Tune in for a quick, tasty look at h…
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Nurses are the beating heart of our healthcare system, but too often, they’re underpaid, overworked, and unheard. In this episode, we’re joined by Surani Hayre-Kwan — a healthcare executive, board member, nurse practitioner, educator, and frontline advocate for sustainable healthcare — and Mike Mannix, co-founder of Unparalleled Performance, NYU pr…
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The trouble with having one invisible illness (like T1D), is that it can often lead to other invisible illnesses - like anxiety, burnout, depression - or worse. In today's episode, I share the 3 "killers" of mental health, my experience with them, and what worked well for me to "break free". If you live with T1D - These are critical to have strateg…
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Send us a text What happens when the scale refuses to budge despite your best efforts? For Donata, breaking through her weight loss plateau came down to one powerful revelation about processed foods that transformed her entire approach to health. Donata's journey begins with a feeling many women over 45 can relate to—that frustrating sense of stagn…
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Ever workout and go low or high? Yes, duh. Type 1 diabetes, right? But over the years with thousands of type 1 clients (and competing in Ironman), I've identified 3 KILLERS of blood sugars when exercising. >> ENJOY! Grab your free ticket to this advanced T1D training here: https://diabetesinaction.com/ Purchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom…
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Diabetes is one giant math equation, HOWEVER... The entire equation falls to pieces without the correct BASE. Think about it like a skyscraper... If the skyscraper has the tallest structure, it'll look fancy and impressive... But without the proper foundation, the whole thing crumbles the second the wind picks up a little too much. The same is true…
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Colt Fason, is one of the most memorable faces from Season 1 of the Netflix reality TV show Sneaky Links. Known for his bold persona on-screen, Colt finally opens up about what the cameras didn’t show—his upbringing, the struggles behind the scenes, and how faith plays a central role in his life today. We talk about what it’s like to be misundersto…
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What if there were a way to master blood sugars without your doctor slowing you down? Blood sugar formulas need to be personalized... And when you take the reins, it enables you to make FASTER and more precise adjustments. That's what Eleise learned while going through our program... And in a matter of WEEKS, she was able to "learn everything about…
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I thought restriction was the path to control. I followed the rules. Ate the “safe” foods. Skipped the things I loved - just to avoid the spikes. But the more I played it safe… the less I actually lived. In this new episode, I break down the hidden cost of diabetes restriction - and what finally set me free. If you’ve ever avoided a meal, a moment,…
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Send us a text "Pre-diabetes doesn't mean you have time—it means you need to act now." These powerful words from Helen, a survivor of life-threatening diabetes complications, cut through the dangerous misconception that keeps many of us in denial about our health. Helen's story begins like many others—a routine doctor's visit resulting in that seem…
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Most people with diabetes wake up, check their blood sugar, and hope for the best… But what if the first 10 minutes of your day could completely change your numbers - without changing your insulin? I tested a new morning routine that blends breathwork, movement, light exposure, and nervous system regulation… and the results shocked me. 😳 Blood suga…
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I've been 99% time in range for the last 18 days as of this post - there are a few reasons for that (that I get into in this episode, one by one), but more importantly... It was NOT accomplished because of restriction. I was living my life, enjoying my birthday, fathers day, getting on LIVE TV (the news) interviewed 3 different times (for my book, …
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Mens high performance coach Jake Kauffman explores the inner war many men face—quiet battles with identity, pressure, and disconnection. We break down how emotional suppression, societal roles, and burnout block true peace and purpose. This episode is a wake-up call to stop performing and start reclaiming who you really are. Join the BA Family & fo…
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The Diabetes Scorecard: Can This Simple Tool Transform Your Blood Sugars? While on the news last week, one of the anchors asked me about how I fixed my own blood sugars and stay above 90% time in range always... I pondered this over the last few days and came up with a framework that simplifies EVERYTHING into a simple diabetes checklist... Or "Dia…
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Success isn't always linear, and sometimes you have to bend the rules to get what you want... OFTEN times that means stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new. "Nothing changes when nothing changes" Jen shared with us bits and pieces of her amazing (ongoing) transformation with T1D success and we just had to have her on the show...…
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Can I fix your blood sugars in 24 hours? Yes.SHOULD we fix your blood sugars in 24 hours? It depends... See, often times, while it's fun seeing instant progress, the quick fixes just don't lead to lasting, sustainable success. In today's episode I break down how you CAN see instant results... But also how to zoom out and see the big picture. >> ENJ…
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Jack Zimmerman—combat-wounded veteran, motivational speaker, and author of Beyond Five Minutes—shares his transformative journey from surviving an IED explosion to finding healing and purpose through the outdoors. Jack discusses the pivotal moments that reshaped his perspective, the role of resilience in overcoming adversity, and how nature became …
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What if there was a way to enjoy an appetizer, a burger, and LAVA cake with ice cream - without blood sugars going insane? I set out to do just that, and in today's episode you'll discover what strategy I used, in step-by-step fashion, and whether or not it worked! Either way it was heavenly, and I hope this episode serves as a reminder that you CA…
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This was a hard episode to make... Not emotionally... but physically. I legitimately ended up in the hospital yesterday and (funny story) - it was my fault. With diabetes, SO many of us are taught restriction, constraints, survival... But in today's episode I break down how that's actually wrong, backwards thinking - and what you should be doing in…
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Low blood sugars SUCK. But they're also trying to teach you something critical... Here's the thing - as someone who used to have multiple lows DAILY, to now having only a few lows a YEAR... I can tell you that you don't have to settle for "that's just how diabetes is". In fact, if you learn this lesson that your body is TRYING to tell you with thes…
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Send us a text What happens when you receive news that your A1C has reached prediabetic levels? For Rita, this diagnosis became the catalyst for a remarkable health transformation that not only reversed her rising blood sugar but completely changed her relationship with her body and health. Rita's journey begins with a deeply personal motivation. W…
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It's no secret - I HATE lows. But did you know that I still struggle with low-level anxiety that refuses to leave my mind? It's true, and it's something that I work on (and am challenged by) DAILY. The good news is that it's getting better with years of work. I used to be scared to leave the house (seriously)... Now, well... now I'm an Ironman (som…
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