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.

Timestamp

00:01 – Podcast Preview

01:14 – Podcast Intro

02:25 – Meet Lisa Tamati

05:03 – Lisa’s Backstory and Grit

08:37 – Adventures Before Ultramarathons

11:45 – Crossing the Libyan Desert

20:06 – Building Entrepreneur Skills From Ultramarathons

24:19 – Mum’s Collapse and Aneurysm

28:54 – Doctors Predict Massive Brain Damage

29:35 – Spotting Sleep Apnea Signs

30:48 – Discovering Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

33:39 – Early Recovery With Oxygen Therapy

34:56 – Years to Full Recovery

37:52 – Mum’s Cancer Diagnosis

40:48 – Developing Cancer Expertise

42:27 – Importance of Personalized Health

44:22 – Immune System at the Core of Aging

46:15 – Gut Health Drives Immunity

47:12 – Environmental Toxins and Gut Health

51:11 – Lisa’s Biotech Company

57:08 – Why Genetic Testing Matters

58:31 – Genetic Insights for Health

1:00:20 – Exercise, Genetics, and Weight Struggles

1:04:45 – How to Connect With Lisa

1:06:00 – Podcast Outro

  Connect with Lisa Tamati: 

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mc5BfQispXYMxd4AaYXYL?si=97a6e75469cd45db
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lisa_Tamati 
• Instagram: @lisatamati
• Personal Website: https://www.lisatamati.com/ 
• Company Website: https://aevumlabs.co.nz/

Links & Resources:

• Connect with Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/
• Learn more about Ben’s coaching program: www.bodysystems.com
• Subscribe to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-nutrition-made-simple-show-with-ben-brown/id1244912234 
•  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8vUlwYvKcAXZOv84sFgT