"Healthy Eating" doesn't have to mean restriction, guilt, or stress 🍎

In this episode, Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES sits down with Ann Kent, RDN, CDCES, founder of Peas and Hoppiness, a meal planning app that makes real, nutritious food simple, fun, and satisfying for busy families. Ann shares how growing up on a Kansas farm shaped her relationship with food, how she turned her passion for practical nutrition into a thriving digital platform, and why "healthy eating" should never mean restriction or guilt.

💡 What You'll Learn:
✅ How to practice intuitive eating without abandoning your health goals
✅ Why "be better, not perfect" is the mantra that changes everything
✅ How to make meal planning joyful instead of overwhelming
✅ The difference between food rules and food boundaries
✅ Why adding nutrients matters more than restricting foods
✅ How to talk about food with your family without shame or guilt
✅ Practical tips for eating well with diabetes (or any health condition)
✅ How small, sustainable changes lead to lasting results

This episode is for you if:
✅ You're tired of conflicting nutrition advice
✅ You want to enjoy food without guilt
✅ You're looking for practical meal planning strategies
✅ You're navigating diabetes and need real-world food guidance
✅ You want to feed your family nutritious food without the stress

Ann reminds us that health is so much more than macros and meal plans. It's about your relationship with food, how you talk about it, how you share it with others, and how it fits into your life, joyfully and without guilt. 🌿 Even on your 20% days, you can still give 100%.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms

🔗 Connect with Dietitian Ann Kent:
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/peasandhoppiness⁠
Website: peasandhoppiness.com

Registered Dietitian & T1D Coach Madi Cheever hosts this helpful podcast:
✅ Follow Madi ⁠https://www.instagram.com/type.one.type.fun⁠
📚 Get her FREE book at typeonetypefun.com/free-book
🎙️ More episodes at TypeOneTypeFun.com

🎙️ Find more podcast episodes + diabetes news at: ⁠https://directdiabetes.com⁠

Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, medications, or diabetes care plan.

"I haven't taken insulin since October 2024." 💙Imagine waking up without alarms. Drinking coffee without your blood sugar spiking. Swimming with your kids for hours without fear. Living life without insulin, pumps, or constant calculations.For Robin Rybolt, this isn't a dream - it's her reality after receiving an islet cell transplant through a groundbreaking research study at the University of Chicago.In this powerful episode, Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES sits down with Robin to explore her remarkable journey from decades of managing Type 1 diabetes to living insulin-free. Robin shares the medical process, the emotional toll, the unexpected challenges, and the life-changing freedom she's experiencing nearly a year later.

💡 What You'll Learn:✅ How Robin's diabetes was discovered in an unexpected way✅ What an islet cell transplant is and how it differs from a pancreas transplant✅ The actual process, how islet cells from a donor pancreas are placed into the liver✅ The emotional reality of living with T1D and why Robin made this life-changing decision✅ What life looks like after living without insulin for nearly a year✅ The role of anti-rejection medications and what recovery actually involves✅ Why participating in medical research can open new doors for treatment✅ Robin's advice for others considering research-based medical care✅ The hardest part of her journey (spoiler: it wasn't the surgery)The Reality:Robin opens up about the challenges too—missing time with her kids during recovery, the emotional toll when her ex-husband said he didn't want to be with someone who was "sick," and fighting through heartbreak while healing from multiple surgeries.

But she'd "do it a thousand times over" because the freedom she's gained is worth every moment.

Whether you're curious about cutting-edge diabetes research, feeling burnt out from daily management, or simply want to hear a story of hope and possibility—this episode offers a powerful glimpse into what the future of Type 1 diabetes treatment might look like.🎧 Watch or listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major podcast platforms📋 Mentioned Resources:University of Chicago Diabetes Research Program: ⁠https://www.uchicago.edu⁠

Clinical Trials Registry: ⁠https://clinicaltrials.gov⁠🎙️ Presented by DirectDiabetes.comTrusted supplier for CGMs, insulin pumps, and diabetes supplies📞 480-998-5551Registered Dietitian & T1D Coach Madi Cheever hosts this podcast:✅ Follow Madi ⁠@type.one.type.fun⁠ 📚 Get her FREE book for practical T1D strategies & empowerment at https://www.typeonetypefun.com/free-book 🎙️ You can also watch episodes of this podcast on her platforms at TypeOneTypeFun.com⁠Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or medication. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

Managing diabetes doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. 💙

In this episode, Madi (@TypeOneTypeFun) chats with Coach Ken, diabetes health coach and host of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast (@CoachK3n) about simplifying the mental load of diabetes, balancing workouts and blood sugars, and finding freedom with food (yes, even spaghetti tacos 🌮🍝).

🎧 Listen/Watch now and discover how to turn 180+ daily decisions into just a few simple habits.

👉 Connect with us:

🌐 DirectDiabetes.com | ⁨@DirectDiabetes

🌐 TypeOneTypeFun.com | @TypeOneTypeFun

🌐 SimplifyingDiabetes.com | @CoachK3n

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