Episode Summary: In this Season 3 premiere of The Positive Gene Podcast, host Sara Kavanaugh sits down with Kristina Coccoluto — a BRCA1 previvor, Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher, and passionate advocate — to explore what it means to face genetic risk and still run forward with purpose.
Kristina shares her deeply personal journey: growing up surrounded by cancer, the emotional weight of testing and preventative surgery, and how she transformed her path into one of resilience, visibility, and action.
As the first woman in the world to complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors after undergoing both a double mastectomy and hysterectomy, Kristina’s story is both extraordinary and relatable. Together, they discuss identity, healing through movement, patient advocacy, and the importance of sharing our stories — even before we feel “done” with them.
Whether you're navigating your own genetic risk or supporting someone who is, this episode is a powerful reminder that we are more than our mutations — and our purpose often begins right where the fear lives.
Mentioned in the episode:
- Kristina Coccoluto on Instagram
- Kristina's blog - GENErational War
- FORCE – Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
- Abbott World Marathon Majors
- Podcast Blog for additional photos and links
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