In this episode, Melissa sits down with Lindsay Cohen, a St. Louis-based Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), and founder of Mama-Betes. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 9, Lindsay brings both lived experience and deep professional expertise to her work with women — especially moms — navigating the daily realities of diabetes, nutrition, and family life.

We cover:

• Lindsay’s diagnosis story and what inspired her career path
• The unique challenges moms with T1D face, from pregnancy to parenting
• Practical tips for simplifying nutrition and meal planning (yes, dinner can be a 10-minute “multi-meal”!)
• The evolving conversation around GLP-1 medications in Type 1 diabetes, including Lindsay’s personal experience with micro-dosing Ozempic
• The importance of planning, self-care, and community for women balancing diabetes, motherhood, and everything in between
• How to release the pressure of “perfect” nutrition and instead focus on what really matters

Lindsay’s mission is simple: take the stress and confusion out of diabetes and nutrition — and make it feel approachable, realistic, and even enjoyable.

Connect with Lindsay Cohen:

• Website
• Article about getting a GLP-1 prescribed
• Article about being prescribed a GLP-1
• IG @mamabetesblog
• Free Facebook community for women with T1D on or interested in GLP-1s
• The Ultimate Guide to Navigating GLP-1 Medications with Type 1 Diabetes (freebie)
• If you want to include a link to my e-book, the GLP-1 + T1D Starter guide, it is available here for $19.99

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Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.

In this empowering episode, I’m joined by Dr. Beck Hoehn—a licensed acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and fertility specialist based in Los Angeles. With a doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, Dr. Hoehn helps women move through hormonal chaos with the wisdom of Eastern medicine and the precision of personalized care.

We explore how acupuncture and herbal medicine can support perimenopause and menopause—especially for women with autoimmune conditions like type 1 diabetes. From regulating the HPOA axis to relieving vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes and sleep disruption, Dr. Hoehn explains how we can get ahead of symptoms and use natural tools to reclaim balance.

She also breaks down:

· Why urine metabolite testing gives better insight than labs alone

· The power of adaptogenic herbs like Vitex (chasteberry)

· When it’s safe—or not safe—to combine herbs with HRT

· How cycle tracking needs to evolve in perimenopause

· The emotional weight of midlife symptoms and how to advocate for better care

If you’ve ever felt dismissed or told to “just wait it out,” this episode offers real hope, grounded strategies, and new ways to feel seen and supported.

Connect with Dr. Hoehn

IG @drbeckhoehn

Website - Dr. Hoehn’s clinic and upcoming telehealth

Mentioned in the Episode:

Urine Metabolite Kit

Resources page: https://www.drbeckhoehn.com/freeguides

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Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.

In this heartfelt solo episode, Melissa opens up about a topic many women hesitate to admit: struggling with focus and mental clarity during midlife. As a woman living with type 1 diabetes and navigating menopause, she shares her personal experience with brain fog, memory slips, and the frustration of not feeling “like herself.”

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Melissa explores:

• The science behind estrogen loss and neurotransmitter changes
• How diabetes adds another layer of inflammation and cognitive load
• Why CGM metrics like standard deviation matter more than A1C for brain health
• The emotional toll of declining mental clarity—and why shame isn’t the answer
• Actionable tools to improve focus: from blood sugar stability to creatine, resistance training, and HRT
• Simple strategies like breathwork, circadian rhythms, and brain-stimulating activities
• Questions to reflect on: Has your healthcare provider acknowledged your mental clarity changes? Do you feel supported?

This episode isn’t just informative, it’s validating. If you’ve felt mentally scattered, frustrated, or just “off,” know this: you’re not alone. And there are real, practical steps you can take to reclaim clarity and confidence.

Mentioned:

• Dr. Lisa Mosconi’s book The Menopause Brain
• Creatine, saffron, and foundational supplements for cognitive support
• The Type 1 in Midlife coaching circle (free 14-day trial—link in show notes!)

Your mind matters. And this episode reminds you that your symptoms are real—and there is help.

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Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.