T1D flipped your
world upside down.
But guess what?
You’re still standing.

and with the right support, your family can rise stronger, calmer, and more connected than ever.

Melodie Prater

The Diabetes Doula

#1 International Bestselling Author

31+ Years Walking This Road

T1D flipped your world upside down. But guess what? You’re still standing.

and with the right support, your family can rise stronger, calmer, and more connected than ever.

Melodie Prater

The Diabetes Doula

#1 International Bestselling Author

31+ Years Walking This Road

A Type 1 diagnosis is brutal.

It’s unfair, overwhelming, and it demands more from you than anyone realizes.

But here’s what I know after 31+ years on this road:

T1D doesn’t get to own your home or your happiness.

But here’s what I know after 31+ years on this road: T1D doesn’t get to own your home or your happiness.

You deserve
emotional support.

You deserve tools that

actually help.

You deserve joy —
real, everyday joy —
even in the middle of diabetes.

And I’m here to walk this with you,
every step of the way, without judgment or sugarcoating.

Let’s be honest—
when T1D hits your family, it hits hard.

No one prepares you for the moment Type 1 Diabetes walks into your life and turns everything upside down.

One day you’re just parenting… and the next, you’re:

  • Waking up at night to alarms

  • Holding it together while falling apart inside

  • Managing numbers, carbs, and emotions on zero sleep

  • Pretending you’re "fine" because the world doesn’t understand

  • Carrying more responsibility than any parent should have to

T1D brings chaos. It brings exhaustion. It brings fear. But here’s the part most people miss:

  • You can be exhausted… and still be a badass.

  • You can feel scared… and still be strong.

  • You can hate T1D… and still build a joyful, connected home.

What you don’t have to do is carry all of this alone.

Who I Am

and Why Families Call Me “The Diabetes Doula”.

My name is Melodie, and people call me The Diabetes Doula because I’m the one parents turn to when T1D feels too heavy to hold alone. I’m the calm in the chaos, the real-talk support, and the emotional anchor for families who need someone who truly gets it.

And I get it because I’ve lived it — twice.

My daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 32 years ago, at just eight years old. And life came full circle when I was diagnosed 20 years ago, at age 40.

So when I talk to you about fear, burnout, sleep deprivation, or the emotional weight that only parents of T1D kids understand… I’m speaking from lived experience.

You don’t have to lose yourself in this.

You don’t have to carry it alone.

And joy is still possible — real, everyday joy — even with T1D in your home.

Today, I’m a Certified T1D Family Alignment Coach, the #1 International Bestselling Author of Radical Courage, and a woman dedicated to helping parents feel stronger, calmer, more connected, and more confident.

Who I Am

Who I Am

and Why Families Call Me “The Diabetes Doula”

My name is Melodie, and people call me The Diabetes Doula because I’m the one parents turn to when T1D feels too heavy to hold alone. I’m the calm in the chaos, the real-talk support, and the emotional anchor for families who need someone who truly gets it.

And I get it because I’ve lived it — twice.

My daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 32 years ago, at just eight years old. And life came full circle when I was diagnosed 20 years ago, at age 40.

So when I talk to you about fear, burnout, sleep deprivation, or the emotional weight that only parents of T1D kids understand… I’m speaking from lived experience.

You don’t have to lose yourself in this.

You don’t have to carry it alone.

And joy is still possible — real, everyday joy — even with T1D in your home.

Today, I’m a Certified T1D Family Alignment Coach, the #1 International Bestselling Author of Radical Courage, and a woman dedicated to helping parents feel stronger, calmer, more connected, and more confident.

Learn My Story

Support That Helps You Breathe Again

and Brings Confidence, Calm, and Joy Back Into Your Home.

Every family’s T1D journey is different—but the need for emotional support, clarity, and real tools is universal.


These three offerings meet you exactly where you are.

Offer

01

Storm to Strength™

90-Day Alignment Program

(1:1 Coaching)

For the parent carrying too damn much and needing deep support.

Storm to Strength™ helps you:

  • Feel calmer, clearer, and grounded

  • Rebuild confidence and emotional alignment

  • Strengthen your bond with your child

  • Reduce fear, burnout, and overwhelm

  • Bring joy and rest back into your home

This is a full emotional reset — not more information, but true transformation.

Offer

02

T1D Unfiltered Forum

$49/month

(Founding Members Edition)

For parents who want to co-create a supportive, judgment-free community — together.

This isn’t a polished, finished membership. This is a movement, and you get to build it with me.

As a Founding Member, you help shape:

  • What topics we cover

  • How we support one another

  • What resources get created

  • The energy + culture of the community

You get:

  • Monthly group coaching

  • Weekly grounding prompts

  • A real, raw space where you can be fully yourself

  • Early access to everything we build

  • A locked-in founding rate

  • "Founding Member" recognition

Be here from day one — not just as a member, but as a builder, voice, and heart of this community.

Offer

03

T1D Parent

Power-Up Kit

(Free)

For the parent who needs relief right now.

This free starter kit gives you tools you can use today to feel more grounded and confident.

Inside:

  • Grounding guide for emotional storms

  • “What do I do right now?” decision map

  • Conversation scripts

  • Confidence-boosting prompts

  • Fast emotional alignment tools

This is a full emotional reset — not more information, but true transformation.

You Want Someone
Who Knows This Road

Not Just From a Book, But From Life.

#1 International Bestselling Author

Radical Courage

(Chapter 21)

Certified T1D Family Alignment Coach

Trusted by families for 31+ years

T1D Experience

32 years as a T1D mom

20 years living with T1D personally

Speaker

At T1D seminars, medical galas, and endocrinology forums

Testimonials From Families

who’ve felt seen, heard, and supported.

Melodie brings calm into the chaos. I finally feel like I can breathe.

Lacey Drame

T1D Mom

I didn’t realize how heavy it all was until she helped me release it.

Nicolas Wilson

T1D Dad

Working with her feels like having a compassionate, strong friend who truly gets it.

Rebecca Wong

T1D Mom

She helped me breathe again. I didn’t know how much I needed that.

Sebastian Connelly

T1D Dad

The Stronger Together™

Method

With emotional alignment, practical clarity, and resilience, you’re not just managing T1D — you’re rising above it, together.

PILLAR

01

Emotional Alignment

When you feel steadier, everything in your home softens.

PILLAR

02

Practical Clarity

Simple tools + clear action steps that replace fear with confidence.

PILLAR

03

Resilience & Strength

Helping your family grow stronger, more connected, and more joyful — even with T1D.

You don’t have to carry this alone.

and you don’t have to lose yourself to T1D.

You’ve been holding so much. But with support and tools that truly help, your home can feel calmer, your connection stronger, and joy can return.

Your Next Step

Starts Here

Become a

Founding Member

Download

the Free Kit

And I’m here to walk this with you,
every step of the way, without judgment or sugarcoating.

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