In this heartfelt episode of Keeping it 100 Radio, Lissie and Val share the story of how they met and connected over their shared experiences living with type 1 diabetes, and discuss their upcoming epic 40-mile hike with the Connected In Motion Adventure Team, preparing for the physical and emotional challenges, and their excitement about being part of a diabetes-centered community.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Introduction and Welcome!
• 01:24 Val's Journey with Diabetes and Finding Lissie
• 03:49 The First Consultation Call: A Chaotic Start
• 05:26 Becoming an Accountability Coach
• 07:34 Planning the Big Hike
• 21:51 Training for a 10k and Hiking Preparation
• 36:40 Fundraising for Connected in Motion
• 41:28 Offering Resources and Final Thoughts

Resources for this episode:

• Donate $10 to Lissie's page for a PDF copy of the Keeping it 100 Journal 2.0: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/fundraising/7682fcfa-3f05-44d8-b611-c814167eae47
• Donate $10 to Val's page for access to the Mastering Cycle Tracking Masterclass: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/fundraising/d7cbee7b-4e44-4549-8216-a0d4c35cfd17
• Check out Mer's Adventure Team preparation episode: https://needlesandspoons.com/2023/07/12/ep-97-empowered-voicestrailblazing-with-type-one-diabetes-mer-frasers-preparations-for-the-teton-crest-trail/
• Check out Mer's recap episode of her Adventure Team trip: https://needlesandspoons.com/2023/12/18/ep-109-empowered-voices-conquering-the-teton-crest-trail-post-adventure-reflections-with-mer-fraser/
• Take our free quiz: http://needlesandspoons.com/quiz-optin
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
• Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/3AkABcm
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• Check out our favorite products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/needlesandspoons_?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh

*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.