{"podcast":{"title":"Type 1 In Midlife: Perimenopause, Menopause & Type 1 Diabetes","slug":"type-1-in-midlife-perimenopause-menopause-type-1-diabetes-6369803","podcast_index_feed_id":6369803,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/472698/rss","website_url":"https://www.abundanthealthwithmelissa.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/b/0/6/1/b061ac24ed35131416c3140a3186d450/Type_1_In_Midlife_Mktg_For_Libsyn_3000_x_3000_px_1.jpg","author":"Melissa Slemp","episode_count":166,"summary":"The Type 1 in Midlife Podcast is for women navigating hormones and blood sugar through perimenopause, menopause, and aging with type 1 diabetes. Hosted by Melissa Slemp, certified nutritional and hormone health coach, author of Highs, Lows & Hormones, and living with type 1 diabetes for more than 44 years. This show brings honest conversations, practical strategies, and real-life support to women who are tired of feeling dismissed, confused, or alone in their health journey. Inside each episode, you'll learn how hormones impact insulin resistance, sleep, weight gain, stress, energy, metabolism, and blood sugar management during every stage of life. Melissa also brings trusted conversations around the benefits and considerations of hormone therapy, helping women better understand current research, treatment options, symptom relief, and how hormone support may improve quality of life during midlife and menopause. Through lived experience, coaching insight, expert interviews, and faith-filled encouragement, Melissa helps women better understand their bodies, confidently advocate for the care and support they deserve, and feel empowered to make informed health decisions. 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For many women, the answer is confusion, frustration, and feeling like they're suddenly managing a completely different body. In this episode, Melissa sits down with Sascha Vrolijk, founder of Project M(e) and host of the Perimenopause Unfiltered podcast. Sascha shares her personal journey of experiencing brain fog, anxiety, exhaustion, and unpredictable blood sugars that ultimately led her to leave a demanding career before discovering that perimenopause was at the root of many of her symptoms. Together, they discuss: • The symptoms that made Sascha realize something wasn't right • Why so many women are unprepared for perimenopause • How hormonal changes can impact blood sugar management with type 1 diabetes • The emotional toll of feeling unlike yourself • Why self-advocacy matters in healthcare • How to prepare for productive conversations with your doctor • Common hormone therapy concerns and misconceptions • The importance of finding a provider who listens and collaborates • Why sharing our stories helps other women feel less alone Whether you're beginning to notice changes in your cycle, struggling with unexplained blood sugar swings, or simply wondering if hormones could be playing a role in how you feel, this conversation offers validation, practical insights, and encouragement. Remember: You're not imagining it. Hormones matter and understanding what's happening in your body is the first step toward feeling more confident and in control. Connect with Sascha Vrolijk Website https://www.myproject-me.com/ Podcast Perimenopause Unfiltered Connect with Melissa Slemp: Follow on: Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Linkedin Check out Melissa's website Purchase Melissa's book, Highs, Lows, & Hormones Connect with ot…","meta_description":"What happens when perimenopause collides with type 1 diabetes? 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