143. T1D and Your Nervous System: A Neuroscience Approach to Emotional Regulation

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno

In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into nervous system regulation with world-renowned thought leader Dr. Brooke Weinstein. We explore the intersection of emotional regulation and living with type one diabetes. Dr. Brooke weighs in on how stress and trauma affect those with T1D. We also discuss masking emotions, avoidance tendencies, re-wiring your brain to form different responses, and what steps you can take to stop people-pleasing and live more authentically.

Time Stamps:

• (05:02) Brooke’s Journey
• (10:33) Understanding Psychological vs. Neurological Health
• (12:28) Emotional Dysregulation for Everyday Life (not just extremes)
• (16:53) The Impact of Type 1 Diabetes on Emotional Health
• (22:36) Tools for Managing Blood Sugar and Emotions
• (31:47) Rewiring the Brain for Self-Care instead of People Pleasing, Fear, and Procrastination
• (46:10) The Concept of Masking and Its Impact
• (50:38) Releasing Perfectionism and Embracing Authenticity

What to do now:

1. Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.
2. The event of the year for reclaiming life with type one diabetes is BACK. For the first time ever, this is a live hybrid event—both virtual and in-person. Register here for Rising Above T1D 2024.
3. Find Dr. Brooke on her website or on IG.

Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.