The Gut Punch

“I Had to Walk Away” - The Ultimate Caregiver Dilemma (S2 -E6 ) Host : Kathryn Lancioni Guest : Gledis Vogli Episode Overview: In this revealing episode of Gut Punch, host Kathryn Lancioni welcomes her close friend and mental health advocate Gledis Vogli to share a deeply personal gut punch story. Gledis recounts the tumultuous journey of supporting a friend through a series of severe mental healt...

The Real Reason Trauma Hits Hardest When You Least Expect It (S2 -E5 ) Host : Kathryn Lancioni Guest: Chen Lizra Episode Overview: From overcoming life-shattering events to reframing the role of vulnerability in healing, Kathryn Lancioni and Chen Lizra share their journeys and professional insights on how to move forward after trauma. Chen Lizra explains the importance of somatic intelligence—lett...

From Only Child to Found Family: The 23andMe Bombshell (S2 -E4 ) Host : Kathryn Lancioni Guest: Paige O'Neill Episode Overview: When Paige O'Neill sent off her 23andMe kit, she expected medical reassurance—not a revelation that would rewrite her life’s story. In conversation with Kathryn Lancioni, Paige shares her remarkable experience: learning she was adopted, meeting her birth family for the fi...

How One Woman Used Self-Love to Survive the Ultimate Loss (S2 -E3 ) Host : Kathryn Lancioni Guest: Colinda Latour Episode Overview: In this uplifting episode of Gut Punch, hosts Kathryn Lancioni and Colinda Latour delve into the transformative power of self-love—especially when life delivers its hardest blows. Colinda, a UK-based self-love coach, author, and founder of Living in Love, shares her p...

Why Teens Won't Talk - And How to Fix It (S2 -E2 ) Host : Kathryn Lancioni Guest : Dana Christian Lee Episode Overview: This episode welcomes Dana Christian Lee, Executive Director of Tell My Story, an organization dedicated to suicide prevention and fostering authentic conversations between young people and their families. Dana discusses her own mental health journey, the heartbreaking loss that...

From Million-Dollar Meltdown to Ultimate Comeback (S2 -E1 ) Host : Kathryn Lancioni Guest : Margaret (Magi) Graziano Episode Overview: In this powerful season premiere of Gut Punch, host Kathryn Lancioni sits down with workplace culture expert and entrepreneur Margaret Graziano for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, reinvention, and hope. Margaret shares how her life was upended by be...

Can You Come Back from Multiple Gut Punches? (S1 -E12 ) Host : Kathryn Lancioni Guest : Ken Steeves Episode Overview: How do you move forward when life delivers its hardest blows? Ken Steeves shares his personal journey through profound family tragedies, including the suicides of close family members. Together, he and Kathryn dive into the complexities of grief, the persistent stigma around mental...

How One Minute Changed Everything (S1 -E11 ) Host : Kathryn Lancioni Guest : Lois Kramer-Perez Episode Overview: Kathryn welcomes Lois Kramer-Perez, whose story begins with a picture-perfect life and suddenly veers into loss and uncertainty with the unexpected death of her husband. Lois candidly recounts her shock, the surreal days that followed, and the unhealthy coping mechanisms she developed b...

When Fate Strikes Twice (S1 -E10 ) Host : Kathryn Lancioni Guest : Sandi Pleeter Episode Overview: This episode features the incredible story of Sandi Pleeter, who recounts how her life changed in an instant when her husband suffered a massive stroke at age 36. From emergency hospital visits and years of rehabilitation to the impact on her children and her own personal and professional journey, Sa...

From Rock Bottom to CEO (S1 -E9 ) Host : Kathryn Lancioni Guest : Maggie Rose Macar Episode Overview: In this episode, Kathryn Lancioni sits down with Maggie Rose Macar, CEO and founder of Zant and No Pressure Networking. Maggie’s story is an honest exploration of resilience: from an isolated, challenging upbringing and the loss of a close friend, to building her companies amidst tremendous advers...

From Combat Orders to Life-Threatening Diagnosis (S1 -E8 ) Host : Kathryn Lancioni Guest : Kim Barrett Episode Overview: What happens when life changes in an instant—and then does it again, and again? Kim Barrett opens up about her journey from single motherhood and unexpected military duty to navigating multiple health crises, including strokes and a brain aneurysm. The conversation delves deep i...

The Flames Shall Not Consume You (S1 -E7 ) Host : Kathryn Lancioni Guest : Jeff Ton Episode Overview: In this emotional and raw conversation, Kathryn Lancioni and Jeff Ton reflect on the life-altering experience of Jeff’s mother surviving a catastrophic fire in 1980. Her harrowing recovery, the transformation of her identity, and the long-term impact on the Ton family are chronicled with honesty a...

Facing Unthinkable Betrayal and Finding a Way Forward (S1 -E6 ) Host : Kathryn Lancioni Guest : Bree Schlereth  Episode Overview: What do you do when life delivers a gut punch powerful enough to shake your world to its core? In this deeply moving episode of Gut Punch, host Kathryn Lancioni sits down with Bree Schlereth—mom, wife, nonprofit leader, and survivor of unimaginable betrayal. Bree s...

How Losing Everything Sparked a Life Changing Adventure (S1 -E5 ) Host : Kathryn Lancioni Guest: Nicole Middendorf Episode Overview: Kathryn welcomes Nicole Middendorf, an entrepreneur and survivor who has turned personal adversity into fuel for growth and inspiration. Nicole openly shares her story of navigating domestic violence, single motherhood, and a decade-long legal battle—all while buildi...

The Day That Changed Everything Forever (S1 -E4 ) Host : Kathryn Lancioni Guest: Jessica Bush Episode Overview: Kathryn welcomes Jessica Bush, a woman who's lived through a transformative gut punch—losing her closest friend to a tragic swimming accident that left him paralyzed and ultimately took his life. Jessica candidly recounts Gary's story, her own emotional process, and the enduring gifts of...

The Surprising Things You Hear in a Coma (S1 -E2 ) Host: Jeff Ton (Guest Host) Guest : Kathryn Lancioni (Show Creator & Regular Host) Episode Overview: In this deeply moving episode of Gut Punch, host Kathryn Lancioni continues the courageous story of her own “gut punch” moment with guest Jeff Ton guiding the conversation. After returning from a dream graduation trip with her daughter, Kathryn...

The Real Reason I Survived When Others Didn’t (S1 -E3 ) Host : Jeff Ton (Guest Host) Guest : Kathryn Lancioni (Show Creator & Regular Host) Episode Overview: Kathryn Lancioni shares the next chapter in her incredible story: coming home after battling sepsis, being placed in a medically induced coma, and weeks in the hospital and rehab. What does it really feel like to return to “normal” life a...

💥 Gut Punch: Stories of Life-Altering Moments 💥 Host : Kathryn Lancioni Podcast Overview: What happens when life as you know it is turned upside down in an instant? Hosted by  Kathryn Lancioni , a seasoned educator, communications expert, and advocate for resilience,  Gut Punch  is the podcast that dives into the defining moments that reshape our lives forever. Kathryn knows first...

From Marathon Runner to Medically Induced Coma (S01E01) Host: Jeff Ton (Guest Host) Guest : Kathryn Lancioni (Show Creator & Regular Host) Episode Overview: Welcome to the inaugural episode of Gut Punch, the podcast where we dive into life-altering moments and the unexpected strength we find within them. For this special launch, guest host Jeff Ton turns the spotlight on Kathryn Lancioni, the...