By Ashley
Episode Description
In this episode of “Aging with Purpose and Passion,” host Beverley Glazer talks with Terry Tateoussian, a serial entrepreneur and health advocate whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
Born during the Communist regime in Eastern Europe, Terry defected with her parents at age 11, spent two years in a refugee camp, and eventually made it to the United States. Her path led her from a successful career in tech and media to a complete burnout and a life-altering journey in health and wellness.
Terry shares her inspiring story of overcoming immense physical and emotionnal challenges, including her struggle with weight and health issues, leading her to shed over 80 lbs in her mid-forties. She discusses her passion for helping mid-life women regain their health and vitality through her wellness center, THOR, nestled in the Smoky Mountains.
Terry’s experience as a startup founder, tech expert, and now a health coach provides a unique perspective on resilience, reinvention, and the power of holistic wellness.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in personal transformation, health and wellness, and inspiring stories of overcoming adversity.
Terry’s journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a wellness advocate will motivate you to find your purpose and reclaim your health, no matter where you are in life.Key Takeaways:
- Resilience and Reinvention: Terry’s journey from a refugee camp to a successful career in tech and media.
- Health and Wellness Transformation: How Terry lost over 80 lbs and founded THOR, a wellness center in the Smoky Mountains.
- Empowering Mid-Life Women: Practical advice for women in peri-menopausal and post-menopausal phases to regain their health and vitality.
- Balancing Life and Career: Insights into managing a demanding career, family life, and personal health.
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Host: Beverley Glazer from Aging with Purpose and Passion
Terry Tateossian is a Menopause Lifestyle Medicine Coach and the Founder of THOR: The House of Rose, a wellness brand serving women over 40 through retreats, coaching, macro-nutrition and community. After facing serious health challenges, early perimenopause, burnout, and emotional eating while running a successful agency and raising two children, Terry rebuilt her health in her 40s and lost more than 80 pounds through evidence-based nutrition, training, and mindset work. Today, she helps women build muscle, improve confidence, support hormone health, and create a stronger second half of life. Terry has been featured in major media outlets and is available for podcasts, expert commentary, brand collaborations, and speaking engagements on midlife health, reinvention, emotional eating, menopause wellness, and strength training for longevity. Get her free macro calculator for her cookbook here.
