The Hurdle2Hope® Show

There’s something I didn’t expect from this experience.  Not just how sick I was, but how much the way I was treated affected everything.  In this episode, I share my experience in ICU and on the ward, and what it showed me about communication, connection, and the role frontline staff play in recovery.  Because when you’re in a hospital bed, you notice everything. You notice who listens and who do...

After a health crisis, there’s a part of recovery that doesn’t get spoken about enough.  It’s not just the physical side. It’s the feeling that life keeps moving… and you’re not.    In this episode, I talk about what it actually feels like when plans change, when you hesitate to commit, and when you’re trying to move forward but don’t fully trust your body yet.  I also share how frustration shows...

You don’t get through something like ICU on your own.  But one of the biggest things I’ve reflected on since coming out of hospital… is that not all support actually helps.  In this episode, I share what truly supported me during and after my time in ICU, and why having the right support system can make all the difference to your healing.  This episode explores:  Why you don’t want to wait until c...

What happens after a life-threatening experience?   In this episode, I share what it’s been like processing the reality that I could have died after spending eight days in ICU.  When you’re in crisis, your focus is on getting through it.  But it’s often not until afterwards that the emotional impact really hits.  This episode explores:  Why processing what happened is part of healing  The delayed...

What actually gets you through a crisis?  In this episode, I share my experience of being in ICU for eight days after my body went into septic shock, and why the work you do on yourself before a crisis is what carries you through.  When I was lying in that hospital bed, I wasn’t building strength in that moment.  I was drawing on everything I had already built.  This episode explores:  • Why inner...

In the previous episode of The Hurdle2Hope® Show , I shared how a sudden health crisis led to eight days in ICU after my body went into septic shock.  In this episode, I reflect on what happened before the crisis and one of the most confronting lessons that became clear while recovering in hospital.  Leading up to my hospitalisation, I was dealing with a difficult personal situation and a signific...

A few weeks ago my body went into septic shock and I spent eight days in ICU.  In this episode of The Hurdle2Hope® Show , I share what happened when I went to emergency after weeks of worsening gut symptoms, only to discover my body was going into septic shock.  What began as a visit to hospital quickly escalated as my condition deteriorated and doctors worked to understand what was happening.   ...

Season 3 of The Hurdle2Hope Show was not planned this way. After eight nights in ICU with septic shock, Teisha Rose shares her experience of health crisis in real time. Recorded during recovery, this season offers an honest look at what happens when your body shuts down and the inner work that helps you navigate the darkest moments. Episode 1 drops next week. Follow The Hurdle2Hope Show on Apple,...

What happens when your life unravels — not once, but three times?    In this season finale of The Hurdle2Hope Show , I sit down with Dan Reilly: cancer survivor, father, banker, and author of Seize Your Second Chance. Dan takes us through the extraordinary wake-up calls that reshaped his life — from surviving a bank robbery and California wildfires to receiving a stage 3 esophageal cancer diagnosi...

What happens when treatment stops?  When the appointments end, life after cancer often brings new challenges—fear of recurrence, identity shifts, and the question of how to move forward. In this episode of The Hurdle2Hope® Show , I sit down with Steph Davies , founder of Life After Cancer , to talk about how she turned her own experience into a community supporting others through the emotional and...

Diabetes affects more than you realise. Here’s why you should care.  In this episode of The Hurdle2Hope® Show , I’m joined by Therese Cameron, Credentialed Diabetes Nurse Educator, Chronic Care Coordinator, and founder of Diabetes Alliance. This conversation is for everyone — whether you're living with diabetes, support someone who is, or want to better understand how to stay well.  We unpack...

You’ve just been handed a life-changing diagnosis for your child — now what?  For many parents of neurodivergent children, the moment of diagnosis brings more questions than answers. Overwhelmed by clinical reports, disconnected from support systems, and expected to become instant experts — the emotional toll is immense.  In this episode of The Hurdle2Hope® Show, I sit down with Laetitia Andrac, C...

What does it really feel like to be autistic in a world that wasn’t built for neurodivergent minds?   In this powerful episode, Teisha sits down with Michael Coles — autistic advocate, speaker, and host of The Deep Dive Podcast — for a real and honest conversation about what it's like to navigate life, work, and relationships while being neurodivergent.  Michael opens up about experiencing au...

Are you skeptical about holistic care?   In this episode of The Hurdle2Hope® Show , Teisha sits down with Pauline Romao , founder of Bodhi Holistic Hub, to unpack what holistic healing really involves — and why it’s often misunderstood.    Pauline shares how skin and digestive issues led her to explore natural therapies that finally got to the root of what was going on. Drawing from her studies in...

What happens when you’re diagnosed with cancer — but following the standard treatment path doesn’t align with your body, your values, or your intuition?  In this episode of The Hurdle2Hope® Show , Teisha sits down with Tara Lea — camel behaviorist, psychic medium, and spiritual guide — to talk about what came after her cancer diagnosis and the moment she chose to step away from the conventional sy...

Nurses’ wellbeing has hit crisis point — is there any hope?     In this episode of The Hurdle2Hope® Show , I sit down with Mark Carter, Founder of MACH Health, who brings 22 years of nursing and healthcare experience to the table. Having seen firsthand the physical, emotional, and systemic pressures pushing nurses to breaking point, Mark is on a mission to change the story.    We talk about the al...

 What does it mean to grow up visibly different?  In this episode of The Hurdle2Hope® Show , I sit down with Steven Bouris , who was born with a Nevus (birthmark) on his forehead . For decades, he lived under constant stares and questions — often in silence. But everything began to shift when he finally shared his story, and discovered that vulnerability could lead to healing, connection, and purp...

The Hurdle2Hope® Show Begins: Real Stories, Real Conversations     Welcome to Season 2 and the official beginning of The Hurdle2Hope® Show  If you’ve ever faced a diagnosis, a trauma, a loss, or a moment when life just stopped making sense — you’re in the right place.  In this episode, I’m sharing:  Why I created the Hurdle2Hope® Show  What living with MS and stage 4 breast cancer has taught me ab...

This isn’t a regular episode—just a quick update to share something important.  🎧 Wellbeing Interrupted is evolving… and I wanted to let you know what’s ahead.  Listen to this short announcement, and be sure to follow the show so you don’t miss next week’s launch of The Hurdle2Hope Show .  Send Teisha a text message ❤️🧡💚  If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a health challenge, download the free gu...

What happens when advocacy is met with silence?   In Episode 76 of Wellbeing Interrupted , I reflect on how emotionally draining it can be when we share our stories, speak up for what matters—and are met with silence.  Following the powerful conversations in Episodes 74 and 75 about the NDIS pricing changes, I share how I’ve been feeling flat. The silence from decision-makers has been deafening, e...

What happens when support you rely on is at risk?   In Episode 75 of Wellbeing Interrupted , I speak with disability advocate and NDIS participant Jarrod Sandell-Hay about the upcoming changes to NDIS pricing—and why they matter so much.  Jarrod shares how Allied Health support has helped him stay well and independent, and why cuts to services could mean people miss out on the care they need. We t...

What happens when disability support is slashed?   For me, it’s the fear of losing my independence. Of no longer being able to walk.  In Episode 74 of Wellbeing Interrupted , I speak with neurodivergent therapist, educator, NDIS participant—and parent to a young NDIS participant—Giarne Ashby about the very real consequences of the upcoming changes to disability support in Australia.   These aren’t...

Have you ever had to ask yourself: “Is this career worth getting sick for?”   In this solo episode, I take you behind the scenes of a new project launching the Hurdle2Hope Journal on LinkedIn and share the very first entry that sparked it all. It’s a raw reflection on career, chronic illness, and the pivotal question that changed the course of my life.  This episode is especially for those living...

Are You Struggling to Sleep Well?     In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted , I sit down with Ahna de Vena — a global sleep health leader, educator, and founder of the Sleep & Dream Foundation and REVIVE Global — to talk about why so many of us find sleep difficult, and what we can actually do about it.  If you’ve ever felt wired at bedtime, scared of the night, or just plain disconnected f...

Today is World MS Day — and this year’s theme is “My MS Diagnosis.”   So I thought… it’s time to share mine.  In this solo episode, I reflect on being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at just 22 years old. It was quick and clinical—but the emotional impact was anything but. For a long time, I felt like my future had disappeared.  This isn’t just a story about symptoms or medical tests. It’s about...