3LFPOD 90: From Backyard Burials to Blood Sugar Levels
- Three Lil Fishes Podcast
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
Some weeks we talk about parenting or marriage. This week we start with a dead bearded dragon. One sister was pet-sitting for her child when things took a turn. The reptile wasn’t looking good… and soon she found herself Googling something she never expected to search: “How do you dispose of a bearded dragon?” That question kicks off a new segment: What Would You Do? The peculiar situations parenthood finds us in. |
What Would You Do?
Being responsible for someone else’s pet is stressful enough. But what happens when the pet dies on your watch?
Do you:
• Call the vet and pay for cremation?• Bury it in the backyard?• Tell the owner immediately… or handle it first?
One sister chose a backyard burial. But that raised a whole new set of questions:Is it legal? How deep do you dig?
And what if another animal digs it back up?
As usual, the conversation quickly expands into other pet disasters—including a dog that ate a very expensive cashmere poncho.
Pet ownership is unpredictable. Pet-sitting? Even worse.
OTC CGMs (WTF)?
The sisters are once again joined by their friend Lori Gudat this week, a nurse practitioner who specializes in diabetes care, to talk about a health device that’s starting to show up everywhere: the continuous glucose monitor, or CGM.
Traditionally, CGMs were used by people with diabetes. A small sensor placed under the skin tracks glucose levels continuously and sends the data to a smartphone, allowing someone to see how their blood sugar rises and falls throughout the day.
Now that simplified versions are available without a prescription, more people are experimenting with them simply to understand their metabolism. The appeal is real-time feedback—seeing how specific foods, movement, sleep, or stress affect blood sugar in your own body.
The conversation explores whether this kind of data is genuinely helpful or just another wellness trend. For some people, seeing the numbers can clarify how meals and daily habits affect energy and weight. For others, it may be more information than they actually need.
The takeaway is practical: a CGM isn’t a magic fix for metabolism or weight, but it can provide insight into how your body handles food and energy—something many people have never been able to see before.
What's For Dinner:Three Bean Salad |
We end the episode the way we always do—talking about food. This week’s What’s for Dinner segment features a recipe we’ve been loving lately. It’s simple, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights. Riff on it by adding chicken breast or serving it over romaine lettuce. Sometimes the hardest question of the day isn’t metabolism or parenting. It’s just: What are we eating tonight that's healthy, filling and delicious? |
INGREDIENTS 15 oz. can red kidney beans 15 oz. can garbanzo beans 15 oz. can black beans (or navy, cannellini, etc.) 1 cup red onion 1 English cucumber (keep the skin on for more fiber) 3 roma tomatoes 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2-3 oz) 1 large avocado, diced 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (or more parsley)1 prepared packet Good Seasons Italian Dressing DIRECTIONS
Serve or chill:The salad can be served immediately, but it improves after chilling in the refrigerator for a few hours. This allows the flavors to blend and intensify. Stir gently before serving, as some of the dressing may settle at the bottom. Storage:This sturdy salad will keep well in the refrigerator for 4–5 days. If preparing ahead, consider adding the avocado just before serving for the best texture. |
Fishes Out...
Life in midlife is messy, funny, and occasionally bizarre. One day you’re debating metabolic health. The next you’re digging a three-foot hole in your backyard for a reptile. That’s why we keep having these conversations —because none of us are figuring it out alone.
And we always want to hear from you. What would YOU have done with the bearded dragon? |
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