The Hurdle2Hope® Show

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 system. 

Tara opens up about rejecting a...

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 alarming stats, the human cost of burn...

 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 purpose. 

This conversation highlights the w...

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 about resilience 
• The healing power of la...

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 ❤️🧡💚

Unexpected hurdles interrupt all of our lives. It is how you respond that will define your experience.

To find out...

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, especially when participants and practit...

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 talk about what’s changing, what it mean...

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 just policy tweaks they are life-alteri...

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 with a health condition, navigating th...

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 from rest — this episode will help y...

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 what happens after. About the mindset ...

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 — and how it can actually help those of us living with chronic illness or fatigue. 

From getting my Starlink internet set up to choosing a washing machine that works with MS and off-grid living, I share how t...

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. 

Discussing an article from Mayo Clinic and my own lived experience with MS and Stage 4 breast cancer, I talk about the toll that constant noise, images, and updates can take on our nervous systems—and what we can do instead. 

I a...

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. 
As Mother’s Day approaches, I reflect on a deeply personal part of my story: the grief that came with the decision not to have children, and how illness shaped that path. 

Whether you're living with a health condition, sup...

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 stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis. The one thing that stood out—and truly worked—was creating an environment that protected my energy and supported my healing. 

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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 wasn’t enough. 

In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I’m sharing why the advice to “be resilient” often feels like pressure instead of support—and what true resilience really looks like when you’re living with a chr...

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, I’m opening up about the pressure to perform positivity—especially when living with a chronic illness—and why authenticity is far more healing than forcing a smile. 

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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 life worlds away from the hospital bed she found herself in after undergoing a Whipple’s procedure in her twenties. At that time, she felt completely lost and unsure how she could possibly move forward. 

I...

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, just habit. 

It’s something many of us living with illness or disability experience. And when you add gender into the mix? The bias can be subtle… but it’s there. 

This isn’t about blame. It’s about gently noti...