{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 128 - The Power of Cycle Awareness: Working with Your Hormones, Not Against Them","description":" In this episode, Melissa is joined by Cecily Lopez\u2014a wellness advocate, visual storyteller, and founder of Trinity Grace Photography\u2014who shares her powerful journey of navigating life with type 1 diabetes and thyroid cancer. Cecily opens up about how these diagnoses deepened her self-awareness and taught her to trust her body\u2019s signals.  Together, Melissa and Cecily explore what it means to be an active participant in your healthcare, the importance of honoring rest, and how cycle syncing can be used as a tool for women living with type 1 diabetes.  Cecily reminds us that resilience often begins with listening, listening to our bodies, our intuition, and to the quiet cues that help us better understand our health.  Whether you\u2019re in your 20s, 30s, or navigating perimenopause and beyond, this conversation will inspire you to approach your body with curiosity, compassion, and respect.    Topics covered    Cecily\u2019s late-in-life type 1 diabetes diagnosis and the surprising way it was discovered   How thyroid cancer reshaped her health journey and deepened her body awareness   Why being an active patient is essential\u2014and how to advocate for the healthcare you deserve   The power of community and connection when living with chronic illness   An introduction to cycle syncing\u2014how aligning food, exercise, and rest with your cycle can reduce stress and improve blood sugar balance   How to work with your body instead of against it through life\u2019s transitions   Why rest is not weakness but a vital part of resilience and healing  &amp;nbsp; Connect with Cecily Lopez On IG @gratitudegraceandglucose &amp;nbsp; Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast reach more people. Be sure to share this episode.  What to do now: *Join the book pre-launch list for early access, bonuses, and 2026 launch updates. Grab my free guide,&amp;nbsp;HRT and Type 1 Diabetes&amp;nbsp; Everything I wish I knew in perimenopause.  *Follow me IG&amp;nbsp;@Type1.in.midlife&amp;nbsp;stay in the loop on upcoming episodes. DM me with any feedback or suggestions on topics you'd like us to cover. &amp;nbsp; 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. ","author_name":"Type 1 In Midlife: Women Over 40 with Type 1 Diabetes, Hormones, Perimenopause, Menopause, and Blood Sugar Challenges","author_url":"https:\/\/www.abundanthealthwithmelissa.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38638145\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194368275"}