S3 E48: Gretta Monahan: Surviving, Thriving, and on a Mission to Find the Cause
Send us a textThis week on The Welloff Podcast, we’re joined by the unstoppable Gretta Monahan — entrepreneur, beauty expert, and TV personality you’ve seen on The View and The Rachael Ray Show. As the founder of Gretta Luxe, Gretta Beauty, and The G Spa at Foxwoods Casino, she’s built an empire around helping people look and feel their best. But beyond the glamour, Gretta is also a breast cancer survivor on a mission to change the conversation around prevention through her work with Boston’s Find the Cause Breast Cancer Foundation.Do you know how many toxins you come in contact with before you even leave the house? This episode will open your eyes — and inspire you to take action.Get involved by visiting findthecausebcf.orgLearn more about Gretta welloffpodcast.comSubscribe Now!Watch Us on YouTube: @thewelloffpodInstagram, Facebook & LinkedIn@thewelloffpodcast and Tik Tok @welloff.podcast
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S3 E47: Hope & Triumph - A Breast Cancer Story with Dr. Delores Springs
Send us a textIn this episode of The Welloff Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Delores Springs — a remarkable woman whose story embodies pure hope and unshakable triumph. After being diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma breast cancer, Dr. Springs endured a journey where it often felt like everything that could go wrong, did. Through grueling treatments, multiple surgeries, and countless setbacks, she emerged with renewed strength, faith, and purpose.Join us as Dr. Springs opens up about transforming unimaginable pain into a powerful message of healing and empowerment — reminding us all that even in our darkest moments, when we want to give up, we need to remember that there is always a way to rise, rebuild, and reclaim joy.welloffpodcast.comSubscribe Now!Watch Us on YouTube: @thewelloffpodInstagram, Facebook & LinkedIn@thewelloffpodcast and Tik Tok @welloff.podcast
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S3 E46: Surgeon to Survivor: Dr. Liz O'Riordan
Send us a textEpisode Sponsored By Cozy Earth. Use Code Welloff for 20% off!On this powerful episode of The Welloff Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Liz O’Riordan — a renowned British breast surgeon turned global breast cancer advocate, who has faced breast cancer not once, but three times. From surgeon to survivor, Dr. Liz shares her remarkable journey of navigating life on both sides of the scalpel and debunks some of the most common — and surprising — myths about breast cancer that even doctors get wrong.Dr. O’Riordan trained in oncoplastic breast surgery at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London and went on to become a consultant surgeon at Ipswich Hospital. After her own diagnosis, she shifted her focus from operating to openly educating — through her blogs, TED Talk, and bestselling book The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer, co-authored with Professor Trisha Greenhalgh. Her memoir, Under the Knife, released in 2023, offers an unfiltered look at her experience facing the disease for the third time and her mission to empower women through awareness, honesty, and hope.Join Gina and Dr. Tara as they continue Breast Cancer Awareness Month with this inspiring, eye-opening, and deeply human conversation about strength, self-advocacy, and what it truly means to live well after cancer.Visit liz.oriordan.co.uk to learn more and follow her at @oriordanlizwelloffpodcast.comSubscribe Now!Watch Us on YouTube: @thewelloffpodInstagram, Facebook & LinkedIn@thewelloffpodcast and Tik Tok @welloff.podcast
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S3 E45: Blood, Sweat & Boobs: Abbie Paklos's Metastatic Breast Cancer Journey
Send us a textIn honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we sit down with Abbie Paklos to hear her powerful and eye-opening story. Diagnosed with stage four metastatic breast cancer at just 33, Abbie shares her journey from discovering a lump to navigating a complex diagnosis.She opens up about how her concerns were initially dismissed because of her age—a reality too many young women face—and why advocating for yourself and trusting your gut can be life-saving. Abbie turned her diagnosis into a mission, creating Blood, Sweat & Boobs, a movement that connects, empowers, and educates others about breast cancer awareness and self-advocacy.Abbie also discusses her approach to treatment, wellness, maintaining a positive mindset, and balancing life, love, and running a business while facing uncertainty. Her story is a powerful reminder to speak up, listen to your body, and never underestimate the strength of community and positivity.Follow Abbie’s journey on social media @bloodsweatandboobs.welloffpodcast.comSubscribe Now!Watch Us on YouTube: @thewelloffpodInstagram, Facebook & LinkedIn@thewelloffpodcast and Tik Tok @welloff.podcast
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S3 E44: Gina’s Breast Cancer Journey: Awareness, Survival & The Power of Positivity
Send us a textIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Welloff Podcast, our very own co-host Gina Simm shares her untold story of breast cancer. At just 38 years old, Gina discovered lumps during a self-breast exam—leading to a diagnosis that would change her life forever.With honesty and courage, she opens up about the importance of awareness and early detection, the treatments she faced, and how her incredible support team, positive attitude, crazy wigs, and even a little help from The Golden Girls carried her through the toughest moments.This conversation is more than a story of survival—it’s a reminder to prioritize your health, lean on your community, and find joy even in the hardest of times.Episode presented by some of Gina's favorite businesses who give back to the Breast Cancer Community: Aesthetic Antidote, Swan Integrative Health & Wellness, IV Lounge CT, and Cakes Body.welloffpodcast.comSubscribe Now!Watch Us on YouTube: @thewelloffpodInstagram, Facebook & LinkedIn@thewelloffpodcast and Tik Tok @welloff.podcast
On The Welloff Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Tara Chalakani and Gina Simm explore what it truly means to be successful—in health, wealth, relationships, and living “top shelf.”Each week, you’ll hear inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and changemakers who have achieved professional success while learning how to balance it all. From mental health and physical wellness to building thriving businesses and meaningful relationships, we uncover the habits, strategies, and stories that create a fulfilling life.If you’re ready to discover what it takes to reach the top shelf and live your best life, tune in every Wednesday on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more. New episodes every Wednesday!
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