In Shock Podcast

Teresa Baglietto

In Shock is a podcast about the moments that hit hard and change everything—the setbacks you didn’t see coming, the wins you never thought possible, and the quiet shifts that turn into something bigger. Hosted by Teresa Baglietto, author of The Ripple Effect, the podcast features raw, energizing conversations about resilience, self-advocacy, and what it really takes to rise—personally and professionally—when life doesn’t go as planned. Each episode dives into real-life stories of navigating cancer, divorce, financial struggle, career growth, leadership challenges, second chances, and major life transitions. These are honest conversations about grit, growth, and the shocks that shape who we become. In Shock is for anyone facing a moment that changes everything—and looking for clarity, strength, and forward momentum through it.

  1. 4D AGO

    You Don’t Quit: Life Lessons From Glenn Sturm, Who Outlived His Cancer Diagnosis

    Send a text 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 2017Warriors Hate WarSyzygies: Capturing the Hiding SunCancer 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. Thank you for tuning in! I truly appreciate every one of you, whether you’re here for the first time or have been with me from the start. - Subscribe & Catch full episodes of In Shock Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@inshock.podcast 📺 - For daily doses of Inspiration Follow me @inshock.podcast on Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

    48 min
  2. MAR 1

    Diagnosed at 19: Living with Aplastic Anemia, PNH

    Send a text 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 goalsChoosing mental health over a high-pressure corporate careerLife after remission and medical traumaThe fear of recurrence and learning to live fully againAdvocating for yourself in the healthcare systemRedefining success after a health crisisFinding purpose through nonprofit work and podcastingThis 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. Thank you for tuning in! I truly appreciate every one of you, whether you’re here for the first time or have been with me from the start. - Subscribe & Catch full episodes of In Shock Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@inshock.podcast 📺 - For daily doses of Inspiration Follow me @inshock.podcast on Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

    39 min
  3. FEB 15

    When Cancer Shakes Your Confidence

    Send a text 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. Thank you for tuning in! I truly appreciate every one of you, whether you’re here for the first time or have been with me from the start. - Subscribe & Catch full episodes of In Shock Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@inshock.podcast 📺 - For daily doses of Inspiration Follow me @inshock.podcast on Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

    36 min
  4. JAN 4

    The Realignment Reset | 4 Steps to Achievable Goals

    Send a text 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 What feels out of alignment in my life right now — and why?What goal am I chasing out of pressure, not desire?What needs to change in my schedule to support this goal?Who do I need help from — instead of trying to do it alone?What timeline would support me — not suffocate me?These questions help you understand what needs to shift Define your goals clearlyRealign your schedule Identify necessary supportSet 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 Thank you for tuning in! I truly appreciate every one of you, whether you’re here for the first time or have been with me from the start. - Subscribe & Catch full episodes of In Shock Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@inshock.podcast 📺 - For daily doses of Inspiration Follow me @inshock.podcast on Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

    16 min
  5. 12/20/2025

    Dr. Manuela Kogan - Make Your Mind Your Friend When Cancer Visits

    Send a text 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. Thank you for tuning in! I truly appreciate every one of you, whether you’re here for the first time or have been with me from the start. - Subscribe & Catch full episodes of In Shock Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@inshock.podcast 📺 - For daily doses of Inspiration Follow me @inshock.podcast on Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

    45 min
  6. 12/07/2025

    Your Soul Knows Where You're Headed, Even When You Don't

    Send a text In this episode, Teresa shares the kind of message that finds you when you need it most. She reflects on a truth many of us struggle with: purpose isn’t something you stumble upon; it’s something that calls you from within. Through a story Oprah shared with author Gary Zukav, Teresa explores the idea that each of us has a “mothership”—our soul—that knows exactly where we’re meant to go, even when we don’t. When we sail in alignment with it, life becomes meaningful, energizing, and clear. When we fight it, we drift, disconnect, and lose ourselves. Teresa opens up about her own journey, the storms she’s weathered, and how every challenge has been a chapter preparing her for this moment: sharing stories, creating connection, and helping others rise.  This episode is a reminder that your purpose is already inside you. It shows up in what lights you up, what pulls you forward, and what you lose track of time doing. Your job? Listen to the direction of your mothership. If you’ve been questioning your path, feeling stuck, or searching for meaning, this one will speak directly to your soul. Thank you for tuning in! I truly appreciate every one of you, whether you’re here for the first time or have been with me from the start. - Subscribe & Catch full episodes of In Shock Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@inshock.podcast 📺 - For daily doses of Inspiration Follow me @inshock.podcast on Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

    12 min

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In Shock is a podcast about the moments that hit hard and change everything—the setbacks you didn’t see coming, the wins you never thought possible, and the quiet shifts that turn into something bigger. Hosted by Teresa Baglietto, author of The Ripple Effect, the podcast features raw, energizing conversations about resilience, self-advocacy, and what it really takes to rise—personally and professionally—when life doesn’t go as planned. Each episode dives into real-life stories of navigating cancer, divorce, financial struggle, career growth, leadership challenges, second chances, and major life transitions. These are honest conversations about grit, growth, and the shocks that shape who we become. In Shock is for anyone facing a moment that changes everything—and looking for clarity, strength, and forward momentum through it.

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