Скачать или смотреть Fireside Chat | Running, Resilience & Type 1 Diabetes with Kennis Bero

Welcome to another episode of Fireside Chat, where the Everyday Athlete story takes center stage. Hosted by Jason Bahamundi, this podcast series dives into inspiring conversations that highlight the human side of endurance sports. In this episode, we’re joined by the vibrant and uplifting Kennis Bero, a passionate runner, advocate, and source of energy who lives with type 1 diabetes.

Pull up a chair and join us by the “fire” as Jason and Kennis dig into her journey from dancer to distance runner. What began as a love for movement and music has evolved into a lifestyle built on health, resilience, and community. Introduced through mutual friend Krissy Murphy, Kennis brings her infectious laughter and heartfelt honesty to this discussion, making it one of the most memorable episodes yet.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Her Running Origin Story – How dance led Kennis to lace up her shoes and find joy in running.

Life with Type 1 Diabetes – The real talk about managing blood sugar, planning nutrition, and training while balancing health with passion.

The Mental Game – From social media comparisons to anxiety and stress, Kennis opens up about staying present and embracing her authentic self.

Community & Support Systems – Why the people who show up for you,family, friends, running partners, are key to both success and happiness.

The Fun Side of Running – Favorite snacks, quirky rituals, and the importance of keeping things lighthearted while chasing big goals.

Kennis doesn’t shy away from the challenges. She talks about the hurdles of being a runner with a chronic condition, the planning that goes into each long run or race, and the strength that comes from showing up even when the odds feel stacked against you. Her story flips the “underdog” label into a badge of honor, proving that resilience is just as important as physical training.

Jason and Kennis also tackle the influence of social media in the running community. From highlight reels to authenticity, they unpack how platforms can shape the way we see ourselves and others. Kennis advocates for showing up as your true self, body, mind, and spirit, reminding us that representation and inclusivity matter more than likes or filters.

And of course, it wouldn’t be Fireside Chat without some fun banter. Expect laughs, a few food tangents (because fueling matters, but snacks matter more), and plenty of heartfelt moments that remind us why we love this sport.

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away inspired by Kennis’s unwavering passion, her courage to be herself unapologetically, and her belief that running is about connection as much as it is about miles.

Join the conversation: What challenges have you faced as an athlete, and how have you overcome them?

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