In Shock Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of In Shock, we’re talking about chasing your passion at any age, overcoming fear, and taking that scary first step to build the life (or creative career) you’ve always wanted. I’m joined by my guest, Jill Lendhal, a self-published author who spent years raising kids, building her career, and holding her family together — all while quietly carrying a dream to write...

Send us Fan Mail I'm diving into a painful, confusing, and honestly a shocking moment life can throw at us: when a lifelong friendship suddenly falls apart. If you’ve ever lost a best friend — the person who knew your secrets, your mess, your laughter and your heartbreak — you know exactly how hard it hits. 👉 In this episode, I share my raw, personal story of a 35-year friendship that ended...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I open up about the all-too-familiar weight loss struggle—and how impatience can sabotage even our best intentions. As a private fitness coach and former athlete competitor, I've seen the emotional toll of yo-yo dieting firsthand—and lived it too, especially through the weight gain and hormonal changes brought on by menopause. I'm tackling a topic that s...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had life suddenly pull the rug out from under you? That gut-punch moment that leaves your chest heavy, your mind racing, and your emotions all over the place? In this raw and personal episode, I share a fresh experience of being blindsided by unexpected news that shook me to my core—and what I learned by not rushing to fix it. Whether it’s job changes, loss, shocking...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had life suddenly pull the rug out from under you? That gut-punch moment that leaves your chest heavy, your mind racing, and your emotions all over the place? In this raw and personal episode, I share a fresh experience of being blindsided by unexpected news that shook me to my core—and what I learned by not rushing to fix it. Whether it’s job changes, loss, shocking...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m breaking down 4 practical things you can start doing right now to stop living paycheck to paycheck and finally get your finances back on track. Whether you’re drowning in bills, skipping meals to feed your kids, or just sick of feeling stuck and stressed — you are NOT alone. I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what I did to pull myself out of...

Send us Fan Mail Life doesn’t come with a warning. One moment everything’s fine, the next you’re blindsided by a cancer diagnosis, a financial crisis, a breakup, or devastating loss. In this episode, I’m sharing 8 essential strategies to help you navigate those moments when life completely knocks you off your feet—and trust me, I’ve been there. From finding a rock-hard lump in my breast, to being...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with my lifelong friend Amorette to explore her courageous journey through drug and alcohol addiction—and how she rebuilt her life from the ground up. Amorette and I have known each other since we were 7 years old, sharing everything from Charlie Brown nicknames to the ups and downs of growing up. Over the years, we’ve both faced breast cancer, painful...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙 In this episode of In Shock, I share the raw story of my very first cancer diagnosis — lip cancer caused by years of sun worshipping with zero sunscreen. It started as a tiny spot on my lip that I ignored for months, thinking it was just an ingrown pimple. That tiny spot grew, hurt, and eventually turned out to be squamous cell carcinoma, an advanced skin cancer that almost requ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep into the overwhelming stress of financial hardships — from sudden job loss, unexpected bills, and mounting debt, to the emotional toll of trying to keep your family afloat. I’ve been there. During the 2008 financial crisis, I lost my six-figure job, went through a divorce, had three kids to support (including private school tuition), and relied on cre...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the unimaginable loss of a spouse — and the strength it takes to navigate grief, raise children, and rebuild life after tragedy. My dear friend Anne-Marie shares her incredible story of resilience after losing her husband, Alexander, in a sudden ski accident. Left with two children (ages 12 and 16) and an unfinished home her husband had been building, s...

Send us Fan Mail Join Teresa on In Shock as she opens up about a period of intense health struggles that left her truly "in shock.  Over just five years, she battled cancer four times, survived three strokes, and underwent brain surgery for two aneurysms. In this inspiring episode, she shares her personal journey and the key strategies that helped her not just survive, but thrive. Discover th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to In Shock, the show about overcoming life’s toughest moments. Here, we talk about those gut-wrenching times that leave us reeling — whether it’s a cancer diagnosis, a divorce, financial hardship, losing someone you love, or simply watching your entire world change in an instant. I’m Teresa, a four-time cancer survivor who’s also navigated strokes, brain aneurysms, and mo...