Wellbeing Interrupted
Welcome to "Wellbeing Interrupted," by Teisha Rose, founder of Hurdle2Hope.
If an illness or health challenge has impacted your life, this podcast is for you!
We discuss all things mindset; challenging how you think about and experience your illness and every aspect of your life.
Living with multiple sclerosis and now stage four breast cancer, Teisha brings invaluable personal insights. This podcast uniquely combines these experiences with her professional social work expertise, offering a rich perspective on thriving amidst health challenges.
Each episode is crafted to empower you, shifting your mindset towards a balance of mental, physical, and emotional health. Overcome daily stress, anxiety, and fear, and embrace a future filled with confidence, peace, and unimagined possibilities.
“Wellbeing Interrupted" invites you to a comprehensive health journey. It's a call to rethink and reshape how you manage your illness. Engage with us in this empowering narrative of transformation, hope, and holistic wellbeing for your mind, body, and soul.
Episodes
76 episodes
73: Is This Career Worth Getting Sick For?
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 e...
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Episode 73
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18:06
72: Learning from Ahna de Vena — Global Sleep Health Leader
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 ...
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Episode 72
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52:55
71: My MS Diagnosis: A Story of Hope
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 qu...
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Episode 71
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29:21
70: Can AI Actually Help My Health?
What if AI could help you manage your illness — without overwhelming you? In this solo episode, I reflect on my time at the Digital Health Festival and explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming healthcare — an...
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Episode 70
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26:38
69: Can Constant News Impact Your Healing?
Is the 24/7 news cycle draining your energy? In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I share what changed for me when I stopped watching the news—and how it’s supported my healing in ways I didn’t expect. ...
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Episode 69
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15:36
68. The Other Side of Mother’s Day
How do you feel on Mother’s Day? A question often not asked. Conversations not always had. This week I’m prioritising my own wellbeing—and revisiting one of my most vulnerable episodes to date. <...
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Episode 68
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27:12
67. A New Diagnosis or Prognosis? The One Thing You Can Control
How did you feel when you received a life-changing diagnosis? Shocked? Numb? Like the ground had shifted beneath you? In this episode, I share how the lessons I learned from living with MS helped me navigate my...
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Episode 67
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25:16
66: Resilience Isn’t the Start – An Open Mind Is
Have you ever felt like you were trying to be resilient—but it just wasn’t working? Maybe you were doing your best to push through a health challenge, hold it together, or stay strong—only to feel like it still was...
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Episode 66
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15:24
65: The Authentic Mindset: Why Forced Positivity Isn’t the Answer
Have you ever felt like being positive just isn’t enough? Maybe someone told you to “just stay positive” at a time when life felt anything but okay. In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted<...
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Episode 65
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24:02
64: Mariah MacInnes Returns — From Whipple’s Procedure to Life as a Digital Nomad
Are you feeling stuck in life with your health condition? Mariah MacInnes returns to Wellbeing Interrupted (first heard back in Episode 18 — my very first guest!). A year on, Mariah continues to embrace life as a digital nomad — a l...
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Episode 64
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35:07
63: Chronic Illness + Disability + Woman = My Experience of Unconscious Bias
Do you believe in unconscious bias? In this solo episode, I share a moment that made me stop and think. While representing Hurdle2Hope® at a recent health event, I noticed how quickly assumptions were made — not out of malice...
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Episode 63
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18:31
62: Frontline Staff Are Burning Out — And What We Can All Do About It
Who supports the people who support us? In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I unpack why burnout in healthcare, disability, and aged care is more than a workplace issue — it’s a care crisis that af...
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Episode 62
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32:38
61: Topless Runner: How Mindset and Self-Acceptance Change Everything
What if mindset—not your body—was the biggest thing holding you back? Louise Butcher is back on Wellbeing Interrupted, and in this follow-up to Episode 60, we go even deeper. This time, it’s not about marathons or world rec...
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21:03
60: Topless Runner Returns: Catching Up with Louise Butcher
What if losing your breasts led you to discover your greatest strength? Louise Butcher is back on Wellbeing Interrupted, and her story is more powerful than ever. After making headlines as the first woman to run the London ...
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Episode 60
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47:27
59: Art for Wellness with Debbie Crouch
Can creativity truly be a tool for healing? In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I sit down with Debbie Crouch, a creative community expert, artist, and recovery coach who founded Art for Wellness. Debb...
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Episode 59
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43:00
58: No Diagnosis, Just Symptoms—What Now?
Are your symptoms real if no one can give you a diagnosis? Have you ever felt like something was wrong with your body, but no one could give you answers? You’re not alone. The journey to a diagnosis can be frustrating, exhaus...
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Episode 58
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20:10
57: Hurdle2Hope® Stories: Meet Tami Wong Living with Alopecia
Would you still feel like yourself if you lost your hair? In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I sit down with Tami Wong, who has lived with alopecia since she was 15. She turned her experience into advocacy, founding Ha...
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Episode 57
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50:13
56: Hurdle2Hope® Stories: Meet Katerina Vujić Living with Chronic Illness
Healthy one day. Sick the next. Can you relate to this? Katerina Vujić’s life changed in a day. In Episode 51 of Wellbeing Interrupted, she shares her journey from unexplained illness and medical gaslighting to...
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Episode 56
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55: Part 2 [Update]: Australian Healthcare Week
Join Me at the Biggest Healthcare Event in the Southern Hemisphere! I’m so excited to share that I’ll be part of the Start-Up Zone at Australian Healthcare Week (AHW) 2025—the largest healthcare exhibition in the Southern Hem...
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Episode 55
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9:21
55: My Three C’s for 2025: Confidence, Curiosity & Creativity
Would you say you’re a curious person? Turning 50 is a milestone I’ve fully embraced—not just because I’m here to celebrate it, but because I love the life I’m creating. Stage 4 cancer has shifted my perspective, and in 2025,...
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Episode 55
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21:09
54: Learning from Jessica Graham: Author Being (Sick) Enough
How Can Curiosity Help You Heal? In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I sit down with Jessica Graham, trauma resolution guide, meditation teacher, and author of Being (Sick) Enough: Thoughts on Invisible Illness...
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Episode 54
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58:42
53: Healing Beyond Labels, Perfection, and Disconnection
Have You Ever Felt Defined by Your Illness? It’s easy to feel like your health condition has taken over your story. Whether it’s MS, cancer, or something else, those labels can weigh heavily on your mind and soul. But what if...
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Episode 53
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24:45
52: Hurdle2Hope® Stories: Meet Michelle Holling-Brooks
Do the labels of illness shape how you see yourself? In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I sit down with Michelle Holling-Brooks to explore her profound journey of healing and resilience. Michelle’s story is on...
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Episode 52
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