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Type 1 Club Podcast
Hosted by Type 1 Foundation · EN
Welcome to the Type 1 Club - Navigating Type 1 Together
A podcast hosted by the Type 1 Foundation, a community who intimately understand the challenges and triumphs of raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes.
Join us as we share others personal experiences, insights and expertise to inform, educate and empower others on this journey. With knowledge, compassion and support, no one should ever feel alone in managing Type 1 Diabetes.
Welcome to the Type 1 Club.
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Episode 41: Supporting Teens with Type 1 Diabetes – Burnout, Independence and Emotional Wellbeing with Angie Manzke
1w ago00:39:15Tap to summarizeThe teenage years can bring a unique set of challenges for young people living with Type 1 diabetes. As independence grows, so do the demands of managing a chronic condition alongside school, friendships, sport, social pressures and the desire to simply fit in.In this episode, Jacqui is joined once again by Angie Manzke from Reflective Haven to explore the emotional side of Type 1 diabetes during adolescence. Together, they discuss diabetes burnout, motivation, responsibility, family dynamics and how parents can continue to support their teenagers without creating conflict or pressure.Angie shares practical strategies for understanding what's happening beneath the surface when a young person starts disengaging from their diabetes management and explains why connection, compassion and nervous system awareness are often more powerful than reminders, rewards or consequences.Connect further with our Guest: Website: Reflective HavenInstagram: @reflectivehavenJoin Angie's "The Joyful Child Within" programA monthly online art and nature-based group for children aged 5–10 living with Type 1 diabetes, designed to build emotional resilience, confidence and connection through creativity and play. You can find more information on the Type 1 Kids Groups page on Reflective Haven's website.Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook GroupIf you'd like to share your story with our podcast listeners, please email: podcast@type1foundation.com.au
Transcribe →Episode 40: Diagnosed at 10 Months: Eli's Type 1 Diabetes Story
3w ago00:29:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Type 1 Club, Jacqui speaks with Hannah, a fellow Type 1 mum whose son Eli was diagnosed at just 10 months old.Hannah shares the early signs they missed, the terrifying moment that led to calling an ambulance and Eli’s time in intensive care with severe diabetic ketoacidosis. What began as months of an unsettled baby quickly turned into a life-changing diagnosis just days before Christmas.Together, Jacqui and Hannah talk about navigating life with a very young child with type 1 diabetes – from learning injections and managing unpredictable blood sugars to the relief of moving onto insulin pump therapy with diluted insulin.They also discuss: The challenges of managing diabetes in babies and toddlers Food aversions and the realities of dosing insulin for little eaters Sibling dynamics when one child needs extra care The role of technology How the type 1 community often becomes an invaluable source of support and practical advice Preparing a child with type 1 diabetes for kinder and schoolHannah also shares her perspective on protecting children from the emotional weight of diabetes for as long as possible while still helping them grow into confident young people living with the condition.A thoughtful and honest conversation about parenting, advocacy and finding your people in the “worst best club.”Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook GroupIf you'd like to share your story with our podcast listeners, please email: podcast@type1foundation.com.au
Transcribe →Episode 39: Living With Type 1 Together
Jun 1000:39:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, Jacqui speaks with Himanshu, who shares his experience of living with type 1 diabetes and later supporting his son through the same diagnosis.They discuss the realities of managing diabetes across different generations, the role of technology and how families learn to adapt, support each other and keep life moving forward.Himanshu shares the importance of family support, managing parental anxiety and helping his son see diabetes not as a limitation but simply as part of their lifestyle.It’s an honest and thoughtful conversation about parenting, resilience and learning to live with type 1 together.Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook GroupIf you'd like to share your story with our podcast listeners, please email: podcast@type1foundation.com.au
Transcribe →Episode 38: Teen Life with Type 1
May 1300:28:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jacqui chats with Emily Mason, a teenager from Tasmania who shares her experience of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13.Emily speaks openly about becoming critically unwell before diagnosis, returning to school just days later and navigating life as the only person she knew with type 1. Now using pump therapy and playing football, she reflects on growing confidence, managing diabetes alongside sport and finding connection with others living with the condition.It’s an honest and hopeful conversation about growing up with type 1 and learning to thrive.Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook GroupIf you'd like to share your story with our podcast listeners, please email: podcast@type1foundation.com.au
Transcribe →Episode 37: Chris Roome, Adventures With Type 1
Apr 1500:41:59Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jacqui chats with Chris Roome, who has spent much of his life proving that type 1 diabetes doesn’t have to define what’s possible.Diagnosed at 12, Chris quickly adopted the mindset of being child first, diabetic second. Since then, he’s taken on endurance races, extreme outdoor adventures and even dog sledding in the Arctic, all while managing the constant decisions that come with type 1 diabetes.Chris also shares the inspiration behind Project InsulNation, a community designed to bring people with type 1 together through outdoor adventure and shared experience.This episode is a reminder that with preparation, resilience and the right support, life with type 1 diabetes can still be bold, adventurous and full of possibility.Connect further with our guest:Instagram: @project_insulnationFacebook: Chris RoomeWebsite: www.projectinsulnation.comFurther Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook GroupIf you'd like to share your story with our podcast listeners, please email: podcast@type1foundation.com.au
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Episode 36: From Diagnosis to the Unexpected: Ellen's Story
Apr 100:47:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jacqui is joined by Ellen Chaplin, a type 1 mum who shares her family’s experience of diagnosis, diabetes technology and resilience.Ellen’s daughter Charlotte was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at six years old, just days before Christmas. What began as a routine appointment quickly became a life-changing hospital admission, marking the start of an intense and emotional learning curve.Ellen reflects on navigating diagnosis in a rural area, learning to trust diabetes technology and finding balance around food, independence and school life. She also shares the impact of an unexpected brain tumour diagnosis of her own and what it meant to hand over her daughter’s diabetes care while facing major surgery.This episode is a powerful reminder that life with type 1 diabetes unfolds alongside real life, messy, unpredictable and deeply human.Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook GroupIf you'd like to share your story with our podcast listeners, please email: podcast@type1foundation.com.au
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Episode 35: A Type 1 Conversation with Jye Warren
Mar 1800:36:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jacqui sits down with Jye Warren, a dad, social worker and person living with type 1 diabetes, for an honest and deeply human conversation about diagnosis, mental health, masculinity, parenting and finding the right support.Diagnosed at 25, Jye shares what it was like navigating type 1 diabetes as a young adult with limited education, minimal support and the realities of young adult social life. He speaks candidly about burnout, denial, complications and the turning point that came with fatherhood and finally finding a healthcare team that truly understood him.This episode also includes a special and heartfelt conversation between Jye and Jacqui’s son Harvey, offering a powerful glimpse into peer connection and what it means for kids living with type 1 diabetes to feel seen and understood.Connect further with Jye on Instagram hereFurther Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook GroupIf you'd like to share your story with our podcast listeners, please email: podcast@type1foundation.com.au
Transcribe →Episode 34: Big Events and Blood Sugars with Jenna from Type One Vibes
Mar 400:31:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Type 1 Club, Jacqui is joined by Jenna from Type One Vibes to talk about the realities of preparing for a major life event, including weddings while living with Type 1 diabetes.Jenna shares her experience navigating the lead-up to her wedding with Type 1, unpacking the often unseen mental load that comes with managing blood sugars, stress, expectations and routines during big, emotional events. From planning ahead and troubleshooting “what if” scenarios to letting go of perfection on the day, Jenna offers honest insight into how Type 1 can show up during milestone moments.Together, Jacqui and Jenna discuss practical strategies for event preparation, including how to plan for long days, unpredictable schedules, food, alcohol, dancing, photos and adrenaline — all while still wanting to feel present and enjoy the moment. They also explore the emotional side of big events: body image, pressure, comparison and the grief that can quietly sit alongside joy.This conversation is both grounding and empowering, offering reassurance that with preparation, flexibility and support, people living with Type 1 can show up fully for life’s biggest moments — without needing everything to be perfect.Connect further with Jenna on Instagram: @tyeponevibesFurther Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook GroupIf you'd like to share your story with our podcast listeners, please email: podcast@type1foundation.com.au
Transcribe →Episode 33: One Family's Type 1 Journey (Part 2 - Life on the Road)
Feb 1800:20:26Tap to summarizeIn Part Two of this conversation, Jacqui and Liz shift from diagnosis to what life actually looks like afterwards and how Type 1 doesn’t have to limit dreams, adventure, or possibility.Liz shares how her family made the bold decision to continue with their long-held dream of travelling Australia, even after both of her sons were diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Eighteen months after Dan’s diagnosis, the family packed up their off-road van and began a 12-month lap of Australia, tackling some of the most remote regions in the country.Liz walks us through the real-life logistics of managing Type 1 for two children while living on the road — from organising spare loan pumps, transmitters, CGMs, and NDSS supply drops, to carefully planning resupply points in towns like Cairns, Darwin, and Broome. She explains how preparation, organisation and flexibility made it possible to travel far from hospitals without fear.Together, Jacqui and Liz reflect on how confidence grows over time — from the fear of letting a child out of your sight after diagnosis, to navigating remote hikes, off-grid living and day-to-day adventures. Liz also highlights the role of technology, including pumps, CGMs and Starlink internet, in helping families stay connected, safe and supported wherever they are.The episode wraps with practical tips for travelling with Type 1, including hypo treatments that work best on the road and a message that sits at the heart of Liz’s journey: Type 1 is something her children carry, not something that defines or limits them.Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation WebsiteFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupIf you'd like to share your story with our podcast listeners, please email: podcast@type1foundation.com.au
Transcribe →Episode 32: One Family's Type 1 Journey (Part 1 - Double Diagnosis)
Feb 400:35:29Tap to summarizeWe’re kicking off 2026 with a powerful and deeply moving conversation.In this episode of The Type 1 Club, Jacqui is joined by Liz Blackburn, a mum to two energetic boys, Jimmy and Dan, both living with Type 1 diabetes. Liz shares what it’s like to walk the diagnosis road not once, but twice and how experience, intuition and community shaped their family’s journey.Liz takes us back to Jimmy’s diagnosis, which unfolded while the family was on holidays on the NSW mid-north coast. What began as bedwetting, excessive thirst and weight loss quickly escalated into a late-night ambulance transfer and an urgent hospital admission, just in time to prevent DKA.Three years later, the story takes an unexpected turn. After choosing to participate in Type 1 Screen (listening to Episode 17 for further information), Liz and her family learned that their younger son Dan had positive antibodies. With monitoring underway, the family hoped diagnosis might still be years away, until subtle symptoms appeared during another coastal break. This time, knowledge and preparation meant Dan was diagnosed early and safely, surrounded by his family and medical team back home.Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation WebsiteFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupIf you'd like to share your story with our podcast listeners, please email: podcast@type1foundation.com.au
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