Hello friends, Do you work at a desk for eight hours or more each day? If you answered yes, and you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, listen to today's episode for tip on how you can take better care of yourself and still be productive. You are your best advocate, and sitting for long periods of time is a real health hazard that could negatively affect your health. With Peace & Love, Renee Resources: Ready to get moving? Download the Diabetes Walking Kit and Lose Eight...
Apr 19, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Hello, my friends, In today's episode, we are talking about the four health screenings that every man over 50 should include in the annual or semi-annual check-up. A study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic found that 65 percent of men avoid going to the doctor for as long as possible. Today, we are talking about the four-health screenings every man over 50 should be sure to include in their yearly physical. There are necessary medical screenings that should be conducted annually or semi-annually...
Apr 13, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Hello friends, I thought I would weigh in on diabetes/weight loss drugs bombarding our television and print ads. I know how hard it can be on the person battling diabetes and their family; in this episode, I am talking about the two things you must include in your wellness toolbox; whether you decide to use these weight loss drugs or not, they are mindset and lifestyle changes. With Peace & Love, Renee Resources: Ready to get moving? Download you’re Diabetes Walking Kit and Lose Eight pounds...
Apr 05, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Hello friends, in today's episode, I am sharing why we must stop the all-or-nothing mentality regarding our wellness journey on today's show. I have been guilty of this mentality, -and I share how and what I did about it in today’s episode. Even small steps toward wholeness are steps in the right direction. Enjoy! With Peace & Love, Renee Resources Ready to get moving? Download you’re Diabetes Walking Kit and Lose Eight pounds in 30 days. The walking kit is designed to help you. Naturally, l...
Apr 01, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Hello friends, Is your sweet tooth sabotaging your wellness goals? We've all said it; I will cut back on sugar today. No more sodas or candy bars. But sugar is added to just about everything we eat. Today's episode is about reducing the amount of sugar you eat to lower blood sugar and improve overall health. We all must understand that sugar is harmful. It can weaken our immune system and lead to heart disease; while overeating sugar does not necessarily cause type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, it ...
Mar 28, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Hello friends, today we are talking about how to lose belly fat and improve our overall health. In this episode, I am sharing some easy-to-implement tools to help you win the battle of the bulge. Looking cute in a bathing suit isn’t the only reason to be concerned about belly fat. Packing on excess pounds around your middle raises your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. It is especially dangerous when your spare tire includes visceral fat surrounding your ...
Mar 13, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Hello friends, Today's podcast is about creating an evening routine that brings you joy, help you get a great night's sleep, and has a successful day. Creating healthy habits and routines is the cornerstone of a life-changing wellness journey. As with your morning routine, your evening routine should not cause stress or overwhelm you. On the contrary, this is the part of the day when you focus on activities that relax your mind and body as you prepare for a good night’s sleep. Make your evening ...
Feb 16, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Hello, my friends; today, we are discussing creating a successful morning routine. You might be thinking, how would making a morning routine help to manage diabetes? Successfully managing your diabetes requires the creation of healthy habits that will become the foundation of your healthy lifestyle. A morning routine is one of the pillars of that foundation. It is no secret that how we start our morning can affect the quality of the entire day. Don't forget to share this episode with someone you...
Jan 31, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Hello friends, today we are talking about the connection between your gut health and successfully managing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. 70-80 percent of your immune cells are in your gut; an unhealthy gut can promote insulin sensitivity and inflammation, and insulin is the primary hormone that controls your blood sugar; by strengthening your gut and reducing inflammation, you have a better chance of stabilizing your blood sugar daily. In addition, research has shown that when the microbiome i...
Jan 30, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Hello friends, today we are talking about intermittent fasting. I am sharing the two most popular ways to fast intermittently and what happened when I tried to do this myself. Intermittent fasting is all the rage now but is it safe, and can it help you in your quest to reverse or successfully manage your prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? Well, let’s find out. To be clear, I am not an advocate of this eating protocol; everyone has to find their own rhythm to eating and digesting food. Before you st...
Jan 12, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Hello, my friends; today, I am sharing two simple tools to help you become more mindful and create healthier habits that support your wellness journey. Creating healthier habits will not only affect your health, but I believe that as you get healthier, so will your family. So, learn how to be your family's health change agent. The two tips we are talking about today are keeping a food journal and eating more slowly. Did you know that it takes about 20 minutes before your brain registers that you...
Jan 10, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Hello, my friend; before you get too deep into your New Year's Resolution, I invite you to take a step back and reflect. Today's podcast is about the benefits of self-reflection, how you can get started today, and why it is important for the success of your wellness journey. Don't forget to share this episode with someone you love and follow the podcast at www.thediabetictoolbox.com, so you don't miss an episode. With Peace & Love, Renee Resources Download your Lose eight pounds in 30 days w...
Jan 09, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Hello friends, in today's podcast, I am sharing the benefits of one of my favorite activities, walking. You will learn the three tips for integrating walking into your wellness journey, and I am sharing some tips on helping you get started. As someone diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, you always look for the best way to lose weight and get healthy. Because we know from the research that losing weight is one of the best tools for reversing or successfully managing our diagnosis. The ...
Dec 07, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Hello friends, In today's episode, I am sharing why affirmations are a wonderful tool to help you reframe negative thoughts that could be impacting your healing. I believe holistic tools and medical science can work together to help us create a wellness plan that addresses our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. After all, isn't that how we create a lifestyle that will help us to sustain our health and fight against disease? I hope you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to follow, and please...
Nov 03, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Hello, my friends, In today's episode, I am sharing three tips to help you get back on track with your wellness goals. No need to put your health on the back burner even if you are not where you hoped you would be when you made your New Year's resolution at the beginning of the year. The tips are simple, show yourself some grace, move your body, and connect with your tribe. I will show you how. Remember, self-care must be your priority if your goal is to reverse or successfully manage your predi...
Nov 01, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Hello, my friends, and welcome to our first yoga audio class. I hope you enjoy it. Today’s class will focus on what I believe is one of the most essential foundations of your yoga practice. The breath! If you can tap into the breath and breathe intentionally, you can reduce stress and increase your joy throughout the day. We tend to look to external strategies to reduce our overwhelm and manage stress. But unfortunately, strategies like overeating, bingeing on our favorite Netflix series or surf...
Sep 19, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Hello friends, in today's episode, I am sharing four reasons you should not keep your prediabetes or type 2 diabetes diagnosis a secret. Because type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are considered a lifestyle disease associated with how a person or group of people live. Unfortunately, this thinking has cast a stigma on the disease; many folks keep their diagnosis a secret. But keeping such a secret can be dangerous not only for you but for your children as well; not telling them will leave them unabl...
Sep 16, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Hello friends, on today's show, we are discussing four habits that could sabotage your ability to lose weight and keep it off. Taking a look at our habits and rituals is so important to creating the life you want because your habits and rituals will determine if we can set sail towards our goals or if we stay stuck and idle on shore. Forgive the sailing analogies. :) Remember that this is a judgment-free zone; we make changes by observing, not judging, our behavior. Please share this episode wit...
Sep 06, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Hello friends, on today's podcast, I am sharing tips on how to use mindfulness to control diabetes distress. Diabetes distress is an emotional response to the burdens of living with diabetes and the self-care necessary to manage diabetes . Mindfulness will not help you manage your stress levels overnight, but continued practice will help you to make it a powerful tool in your fight against this disease. Please share this episode with someone you love, With Peace and Love, Renee Podcast Links Dow...
Sep 05, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Hello, my friends, Today's affirmation is entitled I Live an Abundant Life. Most often than not, when we have a chronic illness, we tend to forget or overlook the goodness in our life, I understand. Dealing with a chronic illness day in and day out can zap the joy right out of your life if you let it; this affirmation and the journaling questions at the end will assist you with remembering the good and positive things in your life and leaning into those instead of focusing on the negative aspect...
Aug 30, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Hello, my friends, I will be reading from my new book, “You Are Stronger Than You Think- Affirmations to Heal your Mind, Body, and Spirit, in today's show. I hope you enjoy it. To get the whole healing experience, click the link in the show notes to download your copy of the eBook so that you can start working on the journaling questions for this week. Today's affirmation is entitled "I Call Upon My Inner Strength" If your chronic illness has you feeling weak and out of control, this affirmation...
Aug 08, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 9
To be clear, self-care is not just the latest buzzphrase in the wellness community. Research has shown that if you do not increase your level of self-care, you risk not being able to manage your physical, mental, or spiritual health. Self-care simply means taking better care of yourself, putting your needs first more often, and doing things that make you happy. In this episode, you will learn six simple ways that you can manage your self-care: Get active Eat Healthier Take Your Medication Wash Y...
Jun 25, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 52
On today's show, I am giving you all the deets on my private coaching program, The Prediabetes Weight Loss Lab. I created this evidence-based eight-week private coaching program to help midlife folks win the battle against prediabetes. It is designed to help, you lose weight naturally, reduce your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol numbers, help you change your habits, and create a lifestyle that supports your health and brings you joy. Let's win the battle against diabetes together, t...
Jun 20, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 52
How many times have you said, I will start living my life when I lose weight? Well, today I am going to show you three ways to start living your life with joy regardless of what the scale says. In today's show, you will learn how to be mindful, build a wardrobe you love, and why you should start doing the things you love. Just because you need to lose weight to successfully manage your chronic illness. You are beautiful at your present weight. Losing weight may give you more confidence in the sh...
Apr 12, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Hello friends, I am sharing my secret weapon for losing 43 pounds and keeping it off in today's episode. It's called mindful eating and the 20-minute meal. Mindful eating means taking the time to honor your body by choosing nutrient-dense whole foods, that you prepare with care, yes that means cooking more meals at home and eating slowly and attentively using your five senses to really enjoy it. It means setting aside quiet time in your schedule to prepare and enjoy eating your meal without rush...
Mar 27, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Spring is a time of renewal, and what better time to reset your wellness goals than the beginning of a new season. In today's episode, I will show you how to create a health vision for spring. Not to get philosophical on you, but you cannot plot a course for your health or any area of your life without creating your vision. In Habakkuk 2:2,” the prophet writes, “The LORD answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.” So your health vision is your unique wa...
Mar 24, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Are you overthinking your wellness goals? I know that you aspire to make your wellness goals stick this time. Instead of creating a wellness plan fit for an Olympian. Your best way of making sure you stick to your wellness goals this year is to keep it simple. Try these four strategies to simplify your wellness journey, and you will have success this year! Overthinking your wellness goals will only lead to stress, overwhelm, and giving up on yourself. The key to success is to keep it simple. In ...
Mar 22, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Are You Struggling with Your New Year’s Resolution? Four Strategies to Get Back on Track In today's show, I am sharing four tips to help you get back on track. 1. Be proactive about managing your stress 2. Eat More Nutritious Foods and Exercise 3. Manage Your Thoughts and Emotions 4. Use Positive Affirmations Don't forget to share this episode with someone you love, and if I can help, please feel free to email me at thediabetictoolbox@gmail.com With Peace and Love, Renee Resources: Sign-Up Today...
Mar 11, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Hello everyone, if you would like to watch these video-it's on our YouTube Channel just click this link. Welcome to the Diabetic Toolbox This video and workbook bundle is designed to help you to incorporate actionable strategies that will promote self-love, help you regain your self-confidence, and fall in love with your body again. Today’s training will cover: What is a chronic illness? Ten strategies to help you improve your body image Why your body image is an integral part of your healing pr...
Feb 22, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 60
It can feel like a trap when you are working a job you do not enjoy. The last place you want to go every day, five days a week or more, is where you don’t feel valued, where your skills are not being used to the fullest. You feel like you don’t have the support to grow and reach new levels in your career. In today's podcast, I share actionable tips to help you salvage your work situation or plan your exit gracefully. Download The Courageous Woman's Guide to Thinking Like a Victim . Click here to...
Nov 23, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 59
