Sweet Talk

Episode 4: Raising a T1D Warrior, Steph and Hudsons story.

Abby & Elise Season 1 Episode 4

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In this episode of Sweet Talk, we sit down with Steph — a mum navigating life after her child’s diagnosis with Type 1 Diabetes.

Steph shares the raw reality of diagnosis day, the shock, fear, and information overload that comes with hearing the words no parent expects. Her son. Hudson was diagnosed with T1D at 20 months old, now almost 5 years on, we dive into the challenges that followed: learning carb counting, managing blood sugars, sleepless nights, advocating for her child, and the emotional toll that T1D can take on the whole family.

This is an honest, compassionate conversation about resilience, grief, love, and finding your feet in a world you never planned to enter. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or someone living with T1D yourself, this episode is a powerful reminder that you’re not alone 🤍