Diabetes doesn't have to be hard. I said what I said. Doesn't mean it doesn't suck sometimes, but so many T1D's I talk to are missing a critical piece... A piece that makes diabetes feel more... manageable. I'm not talking about "take your insulin earlier" or "count your carbs"... No, believe it or not it's something much simpler... And yet also ev…

Believe it or not, there were CHALLENGES with my 100-Mile race... Challenges, in my opinion, are opportunities for growth. That being said, they aren't always the most FUN to break through. During my ride I learned a few blood sugar lessons that actually apply across the board to all T1Ds - even if you're not an ultra- endurance athlete like me. Mo…

The rules are different with type 1 diabetes... the stuff that's "healthy" for the general population just doesn't always translate perfectly to life with type 1 diabetes. The challenge - which ones are still healthy, which ones are dangerous? YOU get to decide after hearing this week's breakdown of blood sugars with a dangerous realization... And …

My doctor lied to me when I was first diagnosed... Though, if we're being honest - he was misinformed, it wasn't a lie. But this misinformation, even at the level of our medical team (terrifyingly) becomes myth... And those myths can be detrimental to OUR lives as type 1 diabetics. Today I'm breaking down and debunking my 5 top type 1 diabetes myth…

ALL diabetics (yes, me included) struggle with one of two (or both) of these underlying causes of unnecessary suffering... The embarrassing part - I've been coaching others on how to fix this for YEARS, and only JUST noticed it in my own life. In a single day I was able to actually fix this problem, and when we uncover the issue in your own life - …

What if it were possible to FIX blood sugars in less than a single day? Today's story that Zak shares with us highlights the incredible improvements that can be made when the right strategy (aka FORMULA) is implemented... With blood sugars going from completely wacky and unpredictable - to smooth, steady, and over 90% time in range... in the first …

Imagine you've given WAY too much insulin and you're sure that this could end in a hospital trip... What do you do? The challenge arises - balance the insulin (and other factors that you'll hear about) to avoid a life-threatening LOW blood sugar... WHILE also not taking in too much and rebounding into a HIGH blood sugar... And to do so in a calcula…

I easily could have ended up in the hospital if I wasnt using blood sugar formulas over the weekend... Something WILD happened to my blood sugars recently, and when I realized that no doctor talks about this - I knew I needed to make an episode about it. If you've ever been slapped upside the head by a mysterious high or low blood sugar... It was p…

There's something in your food that can make or break your meal blood sugars... Too little - massive spike. Too much - delayed spike. Just the right amount - absolute perfection. This single shift in my eating habits fixed nearly all of my struggles many years ago... And today I break my silence to share it with you. Honestly, it's probably the #1 …

I used to wake up STUCK with higher numbers, even a 45 minute pre-bolus didn't seem to work... Until I made an important distinction (that I'll walk through the specifics of in this episode). There are TWO big reasons that most of us have difficulty first thing, and if you get this wrong... It WILL set you up for the blood sugar roller coaster all.…

Let me be clear - I'm not perfect or immune to the negatives of type 1 diabetes (or life)... And I hit a wall, HARD. Burnout is real, it shows signs, and when those signs are ignored - it wreaks havoc. I recently experienced some far-reaching burnout that went so far as ending my 5.5 YEAR streak of staying consistently over 90% time in range... But…

Blood sugars are about MORE than just the food that enters your mouth... Turns out it's not just about glucose and numbers, but also about dental health and the impact on blood sugars! A few months ago, we had dental expert, Dr. Katie Lee, hop into our private community to teach on this exact topic... And she blew our minds. Long story short, we de…

When I was first diagnosed, my doctor guessed at my insulin needs and said "let me know how it goes". In other words - even HE wasn't confident that it would work. Looking back, this ticks me off. Newly diagnosed diabetics like me being left to fend for themselves with a "best guess" approach to T1D management. In a recent conversation with my priv…

Ever wonder how "good" life can get with T1D? In today's episode, I pulled one of my current clients aside who was able to use the 80/20 blood sugar formula to FLIP his world upside down (though, I suppose "right-side up" is more accurate)... He went from frustrated and confused with blood sugars that would just NOT cooperate...f To in control and …

If you've ever struggled to lose fat with T1D, you're not alone. The reality is that losing weight with diabetes is actually harder, and often overlooked. Here's the reason - if your blood sugars aren't working for you, they're working against you. Low blood sugars mean consuming extra calories that you didn't even want... High blood sugars mean yo…

What if there were a way to automate blood sugars... While enjoying life to the fullest? I ran into a sketchy situation over the last few weeks where my diabetes got a little crazy... In today's episode I share how to "own" your diabetes (so that it doesn't own YOU)... As well as the ONE habit I changed to get everything back on track for a 100% ti…

You've heard "insulin stacking kills" before, but you've never heard it explained like THIS. Once I figured out projected timelines with my blood sugar management, things finally started to "click" for me... And it's almost as if my A1C and Time In Range were fixed (or at least greatly improved) overnight. There's a lot of actionable items in this …

In the latest episode of The High Note, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Atlantic City-based DJ and producer Captain Cork. My good friend Cory Kaisand and I talk about his creative process, the art of crafting engaging DJ sets, and his experiences performing across the country. For fans eager to catch Captain Cork live, he has several perfor…

In my most vulnerable episode EVER (I teared up a little), I share what was one of the riskiest moves I've made with T1D... I finished possibly my last ever Ironman event (though, who knows) with a few different stories to tell... One, as an athlete, that broke a previous PR by an HOUR... Another, as a type 1 diabetic, that nearly had to quit the r…

Other times, it's just nice to have different options to manipulate blood sugars... That's right, I said manipulate blood sugars. In today's episode, I share how I was able to actually reduce my insulin needs in a pinch, which allowed me to set myself up for my best Ironman 70.3 race yet. I spill ALL the secrets on this one with: weight loss insuli…

My LEAST favorite way to learn - the HARD way. Unfortunately I had a pretty rough go recently that left me in a not so good place mentally... And the lesson that I learned actually was discovered by my wife, Lisa. We were on vacation in Hawaii a few weeks ago and things were not exactly "peachy" with my blood sugars... I tried my best to hide it so…

I recently shared some extremely vulnerable information during my book launch event that shook some attendees... I opened up about some of my past, some of my "behind the scenes" challenges, and even some of my private life during the interview. And while it was initially only meant for that core group of Renegade Warriors that were LIVE with me on…

Did you know that juice is no longer considered the best way to treat low blood sugars?! In today's episode we went down the rabbit hole of rabbit holes on everything glucose, metabolism, low treatments (and why you've been making life more difficult than necessary), and so much more. We even went into some behind the scenes stuff that I know you'l…

Ever wondered if it were possible to have freedom and flexibility WITH stable blood sugars? Enter Deb - someone who had never let diabetes hold her back from living her best life, but noticed that blood sugars were never really "controlled"... At least until she discovered her 80/20 Blood Sugar Formula. In today's episode she shares the details beh…

Dave Gunning returns to The High Note Podcast to discuss his musical journey since we last spoke in 2019, including his success in environmental activism, new community initiatives, and his partnership with JP Cormier. You can listen to our first conversation from 2019 here. Time Stamps [00:00:00] Introduction [00:02:00] Dave's return to Philadelph…

Completing an Ironman with type 1 diabetes was... challenging to say the least. In fact, there were a few occassions where if an aggressive decision I made went differently... I might not have finished the race at all. In today's episode - by popular demand, I walk through, step by step, moment by moment - every blood sugar, insulin decision, and s…

Ultra-Endurance Athletics, just like real life with diabetes, require the skill of adaptation. A few days ago I completed my first ever Ironman race. Over the course of the 140.6 miles of mental and physical battles, I encountered a FEW diabetes disasters that required me to think on my feet.. And ultimately make some decisions that were quite dang…

Ever wonder why blood sugars aren't cooperating after a meal? In today's episode I discuss the exact method I use to identify exactly how much insulin I need at meals in order to stay in range... And it's easier than you think! The unfortunate truth is that our medical system is often outdated...And in today's episode I share a story about a conver…

7 site changes, 2 vials of insulin, 1 meltdown... What do you do when diabetes doesn't follow the "rules" anymore? I'll be transparent - I had a hard week with diabetes.I made it work... as we all do... but it was a tough one. What made it even tougher is that it ended with me heading into my biggest Ironman training block ever... 100 miles on the …

I canceled my next triathlon, and you should cancel your medical team... Pretty shocking, I know! But there comes a time in every journey where you might need to "question everything" and hit the reset button... And in today's episode, I share exactly what that looked like in my life right now... As well as what you can use to know IF it's time for…

Blood sugar experiments don't always go according to plan, and this one definitely did not... At first. Or second, third, fourth, and so on. But then something clicked... Something magical... Something... calculated. In today's episode, I share about an ongoing blood sugar experiment that honestly, has had me terrified every time I ran it because o…

In this episode of The High Note podcast, I sit down with Brian Walker of A Day Without Love at the 61st annual Philadelphia Folk Festival. We discuss his songwriting process, the significance of playing at the folk festival and in Philadelphia, his experiences moving from Philly to Boston, and his latest album. Brian shares insights on overcoming …

Whether you've got ADHD like me or not, T1D is often too much to keep track of while living your life... And when we overlook blood sugar variables, they tend to "remind" us that they are worth paying attention to. Case and point - insulin on board and running errands (or doing chores) can often lead to a big drop for me. In today's episode I break…

While parenting my * almost * 3 year old (wow, time flies), I said something to her that "clicked" in my head as a golden nugget for type 1 diabetes management... I realized that it's what I've been unknowingly been using for YEARS to guarantee my own success, and that of my private clients... And so I thought I'd share this with you. I found a way…

I finished my second Ironman 70.3 and it was NOT pretty... diabetes devices failed, blood sugars were a disaster, body was shutting down... But I learned something pivotal about what we experience as diabetics that we were misled by our doctors that I think will be beneficial to consider for any T1D looking to raise their standards of control (and …

In this episode of The High Note, I sit down with Shanna in a Dress, a delightful singer-songwriter whose humor and heartwarming stories captivated audiences at the 61st annual Philadelphia Folk Festival. We dive into her creative process, stories behind her songs, and the inspiration she draws from her cross-country bike tour that shaped her music…

There's one "risk factor" that stands out above the rest, and the truth is... We're ALL unaware of the full impact. In today's episode, I break down 3 different examples of how this risk factor might be destroying your life (as it was MINE)... And of course, as always - what you can do about it. >> LISTEN NOW Grab your free ticket to this advanced …

It's true - I've been having a hard time keeping up with blood sugars and Ironman training while trying to live a 'normal' life... And I hit a pivotal moment last week that had me second-guessing my ENTIRE exercise strategy. Ultimately, I ended up going LOW and facing some fears head on, but the lesson learned was incredibly valuable for my control…

There's more than one "hard truth" with type 1 diabetes, but in today's episode I share one of the few that you can actually change in your diabetes management to make it easier... With my private clients, I like to start most of them off with "quick wins" before we jump into the personalized, more detailed stuff... Today's episode covers one of th…

Is diabetes a disability? Some say yes, some say no... In today's episode I discuss an interesting debate I had with a client, my thoughts on disability passes for diabetics, and a shocking shift in mindset that may have changed the entire outcome of my life (as a result of my diabetes diagnosis). Bonus: I also do actually talk about how to manipul…

I sit down with the incredibly talented Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter and ukulele player, Sug Daniels. Originally from Smyrna, Delaware, Sug has carved out a unique space in the music world with her soulful blend of folk, rock, and alternative influences. We delve into her journey from growing up in a rural town, finding her identity as a qu…

In this episode of The High Note podcast, I chat with banjo legend Tony Trischka about his latest project, "Earl Jam," which he will be performing at the 61st Philadelphia Folk Festival. Tony discusses his tribute to banjo pioneer Earl Scruggs which led to him collaborating with musicians Billy Strings and Del McCoury and many more for his most rec…

On a private T1D coaching call with my highest level clients, we were discussing the 'secondary impacts' of using a smart insulin pump and other "new" methods for managing blood sugars... And how they actually don't work as intended. In fact, all these fancy new T1D devices that we use, might actually be making your blood sugars HARDER to manage. I…

You've heard (or lived) the experiences - roller coaster blood sugars, scary hospital visits, mystery and frustration while feeling like there's nobody coming to help us with our blood sugars... In today's episode, I had the chance to sit down with one of my current T1D clients, Kelli, as she shares her incredible journey from erratic numbers to co…

I recently found myself in a precarious situation that landed me (and my daughter) in the ER overnight... As a diabetic, there are many things that CAN lead to us winding up in the hospital... But this one was different - and dangerous.Tune in today to learn about: •𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝟥 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑏𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑠 (𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑁𝑂𝑇 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑜) •𝐻𝑜𝑤 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑖𝑑 𝑎 𝑙…

Join me on this week's podcast as I interview Philadelphia Folk Festival Artistic and Marketing Director Kimberly Sinclair. We explore the exciting plans for the 61st annual Philadelphia Folk Festival, which will take place from August 16-18, 2024 at the historic Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania. Kimberly shares insights into w…

In today's unbelievable story, one of my clients shares the key strategies that have allowed him to regain control of wacky blood sugars... In less than 4 weeks. If you've ever felt like diabetes ripped your quality of life right out from under you... Or if your blood sugars seem to make participating in life more difficult than it should be... You…

What if our blood sugars... were misleading us with their patterns? What if there was a better way to know exactly where they would end up (especially if spiking or plummeting)? What if there were a way to identify and interpret exactly what our blood sugars were trying to tell us? In today's episode (that definitely isn't medical advice), I share …

Exactly 1 year ago, I called 9-1-1 for a low blood sugar... Last week - I ran into the exact same scenario, but ran into an unexpected turn of events. I'll be transparent, this one shook my confidence a bit for the rest of the day... And the scariest part - it could happen to ANY of us (yup, you too) at any moment. I made no "obvious" mistake, but …

Through a recent experience that left me bloodied and bruised, I had a flashback to the day I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes... And I recalled the moment that even though I wanted to give up and go cry in a corner - there was one thing that helped me to stand strong and keep. Moving. Forward. In today's episode you'll learn how I stay motivated…