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– @type1summit

or visit www.type1summit.com

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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 his most recent publication, Cliff Notes. Our conversation covers the key events and what Dr. Rice learned about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) during this pivotal moment, as well as during his years managing T1D in the mountains.

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On this podcast, I like to provide all tools and information cost-free to our listeners. Rob was gracious enough today to share much of his story within his book, Cliff Notes, cost-free to us.

As a thank you, I’d like to give his book a shoutout.

Dr. Rice's latest work, Cliff Notes: Contemplating Life on the Edge is a compelling, true survival story from the Adirondacks, where he uses his experience on a cliff ledge as a metaphor to explore mindfulness, nature's role in mental health, and consciousness. You can find Cliff Notes by Robert Rice available for purchase on Amazon.

Cliff Notes on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cliff-Notes-Considering-Lifes-Meaning/dp/1300967129

You can also reach out directly to Dr. Rob Rice at rrice@sjfc.edu

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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.

Keirstin's Socials: @keirstin.roose

Like A Girl Podcast: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | @likeagirl_pod

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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

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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 adventure travel company specifically tailored for T1Ds — creating epic, bucket-list experiences with built-in medical and emotional support.

Chris is all about proving that diabetes doesn’t have to hold you back — it can actually be the reason you go further.

Type 1 Trailblazers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1351204549064985

Chris’s Socials: @roome_chris

Chris’s Email: roome.christopher@gmail.com

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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: @t1flyer

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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 what she does to stay fit while living with Type-1 Diabetes. You will learn a lot of actionable items from her like specific management during weightlifting routines as a female T1D athlete. I am grateful for what I learned while talking with Amanda, and my hope is that you will learn a lot from her too.

Amanda's Socials: @Bolusandbiceps

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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. Rather than letting it hold him back, he dedicated himself to learning how to optimize blood sugar management, nutrition, and training, and now he helps others do the same.

Our conversation stretches over a wide variety, from Shawn’s personal story with T1D to actionable items you can learn from to help you find your therapy baseline. You will find our conversation insightful and empowering.

Shawn's Socials: @TheDiabeticFighter

The Diabetic Fighter: DiabeticFighter.com

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