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In this episode of InShock, Teresa sits down with Lisa Tamati—New Zealand’s best-known ultramarathon runner, certified genetics practitioner, founder of Aevum Labs, and one of the most relentless advocates you’ll ever hear from.

After completing 140 ultra marathons across some of the world’s harshest environments, including the Sahara, Gobi Desert, and Himalayas, Lisa’s life took an unexpected turn when her family’s genetic susceptibility to aneurysms forced her to redirect her extraordinary endurance away from racing and toward something even more personal—fighting for her family’s survival.

Lisa shares her incredible journey from surviving brutal desert expeditions and extreme endurance races to becoming a fierce medical advocate for her mother after catastrophic health crises, challenging medical systems, exploring cutting-edge health solutions, and dedicating her life to longevity, resilience, and health optimization.

This powerful conversation explores endurance, trauma, caregiving, genetics, advocacy, aging, and what it truly means to keep fighting when life demands everything you have.

If you’ve ever wondered how far determination can really take someone, this episode will leave you inspired.

Learn more about Lisa and her work:

•  Lisa Tamati: https://www.lisatamati.com/
•  Aevum Labs: https://aevumlabs.ca/
•  Understand Your Health Risks: https://yourhealthcompass.org/
• Podcast:  Pushing the Limits

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In this episode of InShock, Teresa Baglietto sits down with Laura Carfang, a breast cancer survivor whose life changed in an instant at just 34 years old. What started as a subtle physical change led to a diagnosis that forced her to confront fear, uncertainty, and the reality of navigating a life-threatening illness.

Laura shares her raw and honest journey from advocating for herself to get answers, through chemotherapy, surgery, and recovery. But what makes her story so powerful is what came next. Instead of returning to life as it was, she turned her experience into purpose by creating SurvivingBreastCancer.org—a platform that now supports and connects people going through one of the hardest moments of their lives.

This conversation goes beyond the diagnosis. It’s about resilience, trusting your intuition, finding strength in the unknown, and how life’s most difficult moments can shift your perspective in ways you never expected.

If you or someone you love is navigating a cancer diagnosis, this episode is a reminder—you’re not alone, and there is hope on the other side. 

Guest Contact Info:

Laura Carfang - CEO SurvivingBreastCancer.org

Website: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/

Podcast: Breast Cancer Conversations

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/survivingbreastcancerorg

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingBreastCancer

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If you’re struggling with emotional eating, food noise, or losing weight only to gain it back… this episode is for you.

In this conversation, Host Teresa Baglietto and her guest Shirley Billigmeier break down the real reason weight loss feels so hard—and why it’s not about willpower. It’s about understanding the gut-brain connection, identifying emotional triggers, and learning how to quiet “food noise” so you can finally feel in control.

If you’ve tried diets, calorie counting, or even weight loss medications and still feel stuck, this episode will give you a different perspective—one focused on lasting change, not quick fixes.

Shirley shares how her clients begin seeing results within weeks by addressing the root cause of overeating, not just the symptoms. This is about learning the tools to stop emotional eating, reduce cravings, and keep the weight off for good.

Connect with Shirley Billigmeier:

• Website: https://www.innergetics.com/
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @innergeticsmethod
• Book: Grab a copy of Inner Eating on Amazon: https://a.co/d/018IbRWs
• The Rapunzel Project: https://rapunzelproject.org/

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In this episode of In Shock, Teresa Baglietto sits down with Glenn Sturm for a powerful conversation about living with incurable cancer, resilience, integrated cancer care, self-advocacy, mental strength, family, purpose, and what really matters most in life.

Glenn has lived an extraordinary life as an attorney, entrepreneur, CEO, founder, author, and photographer. After being told in 2009 that he likely had only a few years to live, he chose not to let cancer define him. More than 6,000 days later, he shares the mindset, medical advocacy, and life philosophy that have helped him keep going.

This episode explores long-term cancer survivorship, building the right medical team, managing cancer fatigue, staying mentally sharp, navigating drug interactions, and why Glenn believes children spell love T-I-M-E. It’s a conversation full of wisdom, perspective, and practical life lessons for anyone facing adversity or rethinking how they spend their time.

To learn more about Glenn and his work, visit his website and store.

 https://glennsturm.com/, where you can find his books, including: 

• The Great American Eclipse of 2017
• Warriors Hate War
• Syzygies: Capturing the Hiding Sun
• Cancer Set Me Free. 

If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who may need to hear it, and follow InShock for more conversations about resilience, healing, and moving forward after life’s hardest moments.

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In this powerful episode, Teresa Baglietto sits down with Brandi Lewis, TEDx speaker, nonprofit founder, and host of The Life We’re Given podcast, to talk about resilience, career transitions, and the life-altering reality of facing two rare blood disorders: aplastic anemia and PNH (paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria).

At just 19 years old, Brandi was diagnosed with a life-threatening blood disorder that required chemotherapy treatment, hospitalization, and years of monitoring. After reaching remission, she was diagnosed again, this time with a second rare condition. What followed was not just a physical battle, but a mental and emotional one.

Together, Teresa and Brandi explore:

• How chronic illness impacts ambition and career goals
• Choosing mental health over a high-pressure corporate career
• Life after remission and medical trauma
• The fear of recurrence and learning to live fully again
• Advocating for yourself in the healthcare system
• Redefining success after a health crisis
• Finding purpose through nonprofit work and podcasting

This conversation is about more than illness. It’s about resilience, personal growth, career pivots, and the courage to slow down when your body demands it.

If you’ve ever questioned your career path, struggled with burnout, faced a health scare, or wondered if success is worth the stress — this episode will remind you that you are not alone.

Guest name: Brandi Lewis
Title: TEDx Speaker, Nonprofit Founder, Host of The Life We’re Given Podcast
Website: 🌐 www.brandilewis.com

Bio: Brandi Lewis is a TEDx speaker, nonprofit founder, and podcast host who shares her journey navigating rare blood disorders, career transitions, and resilience.

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At 21 years old, Terry Healey was a junior at UC Berkeley, living what felt like the best years of his life,  until a small comment from friends led to the discovery of a rare, aggressive cancer growing in his face.

What followed were more than 25 reconstructive surgeries, permanent facial disfigurement, and a complete unraveling of his confidence and identity.

In this powerful conversation, Terry shares what it was like to wake up after radical surgery, how losing his appearance shook him to his core, and the internal battle that proved harder than the physical one. He opens up about rebuilding confidence, facing public stares, navigating relationships, and the wake-up call that forced him to stop searching for “fixes” and start doing the deeper work inside.

Now an author, keynote speaker, and business strategist, Terry shares his resilience framework, REBAR — Reflect, Build, Act, Renew — and the simple practices that helped him reclaim his life.

This episode is about cancer, confidence, identity, and the courage to rebuild from the inside out.

Learn more about Terry’s story and work:
 🌐 https://terryhealey.com

📘 https://terryhealey.com/books/

📸 https://www.instagram.com/terryhealeyus/?hl=en

If you’ve ever felt shaken by life, struggled with self-esteem, or wondered how to find your way back to yourself — this conversation is for you.

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In this episode of InShock, Teresa Baglietto sits down with film and television executive Luke Colson for a raw and deeply human conversation about addiction, recovery, and identity beyond success.

Luke has built an extraordinary career as an Executive Producer and creative leader behind some of the most iconic main title sequences in film and television. But behind the accolades and credits was a private struggle with addiction, one that quietly shaped his life, relationships, and sense of self.

Together, Teresa and Luke explore what addiction takes from you, what recovery demands, and how rebuilding your life often requires redefining who you are without the roles, titles, or coping mechanisms you once relied on. This conversation goes beyond Hollywood and into the universal experience of losing yourself and finding your way back.

If you want to hear more stories like these, check out Luke's podcast:

Well, That F*cked Me Up! Surviving Life Changing Events on Apple or Spotify

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In this deeply personal episode of In Shock, Teresa shares the story of her first cancer diagnosis—a shocking diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the lip.

What began as a tiny spot on her lip turned into a seven-hour Mohs surgery, removing layers of cancerous and precancerous tissue while she remained awake the entire time. Teresa walks listeners through the fear, trauma, and emotional toll of receiving a cancer diagnosis in the middle of a difficult divorce and what it’s like to hear the words “you have cancer” when you least expect it.

She also shares how this diagnosis led to:

• A deeper understanding of skin cancer and sun damage
• The importance of early detection and regular skin checks
• Why Mohs surgery can be life-saving
• How ignoring warning signs can allow cancer to spread
• The emotional reality of cancer survivorship and visible scars
• Why building a support system—or “your village”—matters more than ever

This episode also touches on Teresa’s later melanoma diagnosis, the dangers of UV exposure

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Realigning Your Goals: A Practical Guide for 2026

In this episode, Teresa Baglietto explores why New Year's resolutions often fail and introduces the concept of realignment as a more effective alternative. 

Teresa Baglietto shares personal experiences and offers a detailed four-step plan to help you achieve your goals.

These questions help with clarity

1. What feels out of alignment in my life right now — and why?
2. What goal am I chasing out of pressure, not desire?
3. What needs to change in my schedule to support this goal?
4. Who do I need help from — instead of trying to do it alone?
5. What timeline would support me — not suffocate me?

These questions help you understand what needs to shift

1. Define your goals clearly
2. Realign your schedule 
3. Identify necessary support
4. Set realistic timelines. 

This guide emphasizes the importance of being specific and adaptable, encouraging listeners to make sustainable changes that align with their current lives and priorities.

00:00 Welcome and New Year's Resolutions

00:49 The Problem with Vague Goals

03:00 The Concept of Realignment

04:29 Personal Story: Launching My Book

08:01 Practical Steps for Realignment

13:41 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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In this episode of In Shock, Teresa Baglietto sits down with Dr. Manuela Kogan, a clinical professor and integrative medicine internist, to explore what happens to the nervous system when cancer enters your life and how to calm the Nervous System to Make Clear Treatment Decisions.

Drawing from her work with hundreds of cancer patients and her book When Cancer Visits, Dr. Kogan explains why a cancer diagnosis puts the body and mind into shock, often making it difficult to think clearly or make informed decisions about treatment and surgery. Together, Teresa and Dr. Kogan discuss practical, evidence-based breathing techniques, visualization exercises, and grounding practices designed to quiet fear, reduce numbness, and restore clarity in moments of uncertainty.

Teresa also shares her personal experiences navigating multiple cancer diagnoses, recurrences, and treatment decisions, offering a deeply human perspective on fear, shock, and the emotional weight patients carry often long after treatment ends. The conversation highlights why calming the nervous system isn’t about “relaxing” or avoiding reality, but about creating the mental and physical space needed to make thoughtful, empowered choices.

This episode is a compassionate guide for anyone newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, living with the fear of recurrence, or supporting a loved one through cancer — offering tools to steady the body, quiet the mind, and move forward with intention.

Learn More from Dr. Manuela Kogan

📘 Book: When Cancer Visits: How to Free Your Mind from the Grip of Distress and Calm Your Nervous System
Available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/When-Cancer-Visits-Distress-Nervous/dp/B0BXQTF6CK

🌐 Website:
https://www.mdkogon.com/
Dr. Kogan’s work offers practical tools to help calm the nervous system, steady the mind, and navigate difficult decisions during times of illness and uncertainty.

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