152. Atomic Habits for T1D: How to Create Sustainable Systems to reach your goals

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno

Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2025, Abby and I hope to not just motivate you, but ground you in your goals with strategic systems. New Years can feel very loud with all the talk of resolutions, so we are breaking down a favorite book, Atomic Habits, with practical tips and systems that actually stick. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel excited to approach 2025 with smart, sustainable changes to start implementing right away, let go of chasing outcomes, and know how to bounce back when you get off course!

Time Stamps:

04:20 On “Atomic Habits” the Book, Habit Formation, and Systems Over Goals for Sustainability

07:55 Identity Change vs. Focusing On Outcomes

19:18 The Four Laws of Atomic Habits: Practical Applications for Type 1 Diabetes

25:00 Temptation Bundling

28:45 Lowering the Barrier to Action

28:56 Outsourcing

29:17 The Importance of Starting Small

29:25 Avoidance and Its Consequences

31:39: Making It Easy: Building Momentum

33:33: Tracking Progress and Immediate Rewards

35:41: Reclaiming Habits After Setbacks

38:50: The Role of Systems in Managing Diabetes

41:43: The Power of Social Influence on Habits

What to do now:

1. Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.
2. Doors are open for the January 2025 round of our signature group coaching program. Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.

Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.