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Type 1 In Midlife: Support for Women with Type 1 Diabetes Facing Perimenopause, Menopause, Hormonal Changes, Insulin Resistance, Weight Gain, and Blood Sugar Struggles

Nov 10, 2025

Ever wake up to a CGM alarm at 2 a.m. and wonder why you’re high (or low) even after doing everything “right”?
In this solo episode, Melissa breaks down how perimenopause, pump settings, and shifting hormones can turn sleep into a nightly puzzle—and what to do about it.

You’ll learn:

  • Why melatonin, estrogen,...


Nov 3, 2025

Menopause isn’t the end—it’s a new beginning, especially when we learn how to influence the way we age. In this episode, Melissa sits down with Zora Benhamou.

Zora is a gerontologist, biohacker, and host of the Hack My Age podcast, where she helps women break menopause stigma and ageist stereotypes. At 55,...


Oct 27, 2025

If your blood sugars rise the moment stress hits—or you notice your mornings start high for no clear reason—this episode will help you understand why.

Dr. Dawn Browning joins me to explore how the nervous system, hormones, and daily stress patterns shape blood sugar balance.

Dawn is a research scientist,...


Oct 20, 2025

In this episode, Melissa is joined by Cecily Lopez—a wellness advocate, visual storyteller, and founder of Trinity Grace Photography—who shares her powerful journey of navigating life with type 1 diabetes and thyroid cancer. Cecily opens up about how these diagnoses deepened her self-awareness and taught her to...


Oct 13, 2025

Hormone shifts don’t always scream — they whisper. If you’re living with type 1 diabetes, even subtle changes can throw everything off. In this episode, Melissa dives into why paying attention matters and how to use tools like the Greene Climacteric Scale to get clarity and confidence in midlife.

Melissa shares: