T1D & Ultra Endurance with Roddy Riddle
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Today I talk with T1D Ultra Endurance Athlete, the one and only Roddy Riddle. Roddy is a former International cyclist who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the late age of 40. In 2013, he ran the Marathon Des Sables Ultra Marathon, which is a 154-mile race in the Sahara Desert of Morocco. In 2016, he first attempted the Arctic 6633 Ultra Marathon, which is a 352-mile race in the Yukon of Canada, pulling out only 70 miles from the finish line. One year later in 2017, he returned to become the first Scotsman and first T1D to finish the Arctic 6633 in 2nd place; holding the 6th fastest time...
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T1D & Goggins with Arnie Bunch
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Today, I talk with T1D Endurance Runner Arnie Bunch. Diagnosed in 1992 at the age of five, Arnie has been navigating life with type 1 diabetes for decades. He holds a true passion for endurance sports, which recently included completing three full marathons as well as the 4x4x48 David Goggins Challenge. Today, we dive deep into Arnie’s completion of the 4x4x48, which means running 4 miles at the top of the hour every 4 hours for 48 hours, resulting in running 48 miles total within two days. Arnie's Social– – As we build this podcast from the ground up and face every slope head-on, your...
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T1D & Mountaineering with Dr. Rachel Smith
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Dr. Rachel Smith is a medical doctor and a pioneering mountaineer from Belfast. At just 28, Rachel is aiming to make history as the first woman with Type 1 Diabetes to summit Mt. Vinson, Antarctica's highest peak. Diagnosed just before her third birthday, Rachel was the first child in Northern Ireland to use an insulin pump and has since conquered the highest peaks in South America, Africa, and Australia. She's now preparing to endure two weeks in Antarctica's extreme conditions while attempting to climb her fourth summit of the Seven Summits. Follow Rachel on her socials– or visit – As...
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T1D & Hiking with Dr. Rob Rice
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Dr. Rob Rice is a Professor and Chair of the Graduate Program in Mental Health Counseling at St. John Fisher University, where his research focuses on integrating technology, like video games, with mental health treatment for young people. As an athlete, Dr. Rice was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 37. Learning to manage this late diagnosis with his passion for the outdoors, he has since climbed over 100 mountains, including all 46 Adirondack High Peaks, becoming an ADK 46er at the age of 46. Dr. Rice is the author of multiple books. Today, part of our discussion includes pieces from...
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T1D & Softball with Keirstin Roose
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Today, I am thrilled to chat with Keirstin Roose. Keirstin is a Division I T1D softball player, excelling at Coastal Carolina before joining the University of Georgia to pursue her Master’s in Biomechanics. Diagnosed recently at the age of 21, Keirstin balances this academic rigor while playing a highly competitive sport and managing Type 1 Diabetes. As the host of the Like a Girl Podcast and creator of a mentorship program called The D1 Blueprint, she powerfully advocates for confidence, mindset, and proving that T1D does not limit potential or performance for female athletes. ...
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T1D & Resistance with Leanna Buchina
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Today, we're joined by the inspiring T1D fitness trainer, Leanna Buchina. Diagnosed at the age of five, in 1984, and now living with T1D for over 40 years, Leanna once navigated a world with less technology, leading to inconvenient methods of T1D management. Leanna found freedom years later through the discipline of fitness and weightlifting, transforming her journey from a life of rigid rules to one of empowered, calculated control. Leanna’s Socials: @Leabrooke425 Cheetah Fit [Fitness Center]: @Cheetah_fit_official As we build this podcast from the ground up and face every...
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T1D & 50 Miles with Chris Roome
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Today, I sit down with T1D Runner, Christopher Roome. Chris is an endurance athlete and personal trainer who’s on a mission to help others with T1D break through limiting self-beliefs. Chris has run marathons, backpacked across Washington State and California, completed a Spartan Trifecta, dogsledded in the Arctic Circle, and recently accomplished a 50-mile ultra marathon — all while managing his blood sugar like a pro. He leads a growing community of adults with T1D, hosts in-person meetups, writes a T1D Spotlight newsletter called Type-1 Trailblazers, and is currently building an...
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T1D & Flying with John Roth
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Today, I sit down with United Airlines Pilot John Roth. John is a commercial pilot who was diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes at the age of 37 . A testament to the power of applying discipline and self-sufficiency to his disease management, he lives by the philosophy that discipline leads to freedom. He uses technology and data to proactively manage his glucose levels, enabling him to pursue a demanding career as a pilot. John believes in inspiring others by demonstrating what's possible with a resilient mindset and effective T1D management. John's Socials: As we build this podcast from the...
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T1D & Weightlifting with Amanda Mueller (Bolus & Biceps)
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Today, I am excited to talk with T1D weightlifter, Amanda Mueller. A T1D for almost 18 years, Amanda is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist on top of being an accountant. She now runs an education platform and social media account called Bolus & Biceps. Bolus & Biceps empowers T1D athletes, fitness (specifically in women), and the combination of T1D females focused on overall nutrition and health, by cultivating a community and spreading information on how to best optimize insulin management for desired lifestyle results. Our conversation dives into Amanda’s mission and...
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T1D & Fitness with Shawn Wicks (The Diabetic Fighter)
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On today's episode, I'm thrilled to speak with Shawn Wicks, also known as The Diabetic Fighter. Shawn is a nutrition coach with over eight years of experience helping diabetics take control of their blood sugar and improve their quality of life. He primarily works with Type-1 Diabetics and athletes, but also helps Type-2s who are ready to make serious changes. His journey into this field is personal - he was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 29. As a former Muay Thai kickboxer, he understood the importance of fueling his body for performance, but T1D added a whole new layer of complexity....
info_outlineToday, we delve into my personal diagnosis events with Type-1 Diabetes. While future episodes will be conversational-based, I see this first episode as a chance for you, the audience, to get to know me as a host.
In a story-based format, we dive into my life leading up to my diabetic-ketoacidosis hospitalization. In July 2019, at the new age of 21, I lost more than 20lbs in less than three weeks ultimately discovering that I am a Type-1 Diabetic.
Being an avid hiker, and goal-oriented toward mountain objectives, my doctors told me it could be a full year before attempting any major excursion in the mountains. Less than three months after my diagnosis, I was standing on the highest summit in the Rocky Mountain Range.
These events implemented the mindset I'd take with me during my lifestyle change. Years later, this mindset has helped me create the concept of T1Determined.
Whether you are a T1D or not, I hope you can take something useful from this story. Please enjoy Episode 01 - The Origin Story of The T1Determined Podcast.