About this episode
What does it really take to build unshakable resilience in sport, in health, and in life?Lisa Tamati has lived a life defined by grit, from running ultramarathons across the world’s toughest terrains to facing her mum’s near-fatal aneurysm head-on. We dive into the mindset that carried her through seven-day desert treks, the years-long fight to bring her mum back from a coma, and how those experiences led her to explore hyperbaric oxygen therapy, genetic testing, and the science of longevity. She shares why gut health and the immune system sit at the core of healthy aging, and how she’s using her biotech work to give people tools to measure and improve their “immune age.” This conversation blends raw resilience with cutting-edge health insights. The kind of lessons you can actually use to live stronger, longer, and with more purpose.If you’re ready for a raw, inspiring look at how mindset, science, and self-belief can change your life, you don’t want to miss this episode.Timestamp00:01 – Podcast Preview01:14 – Podcast Intro02:25 – Meet Lisa Tamati05:03– Lisa’s Backstory and Grit08:37– Adventures Before Ultramarathons11:45 – Crossing the Libyan Desert20:06 – Building Entrepreneur Skills From Ultramarathons24:19 – Mum’s Collapse and Aneurysm28:54 – Doctors Predict Massive Brain Damage29:35 – Spotting Sleep Apnea Signs30:48 – Discovering Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy33:39 – Early Recovery With Oxygen Therapy34:56 – Years to Full Recovery37:52 – Mum’s Cancer Diagnosis40:48 – Developing Cancer Expertise42:27 – Importance of Personalized Health44:22 – Immune System at the Core of Aging46:15 – Gut Health Drives Immunity47:12 – Environmental Toxins and Gut Health51:11 – Lisa’s Biotech Company57:08 – Why Genetic Testing Matters
