Tess Talks
by Tess Shanahan
Tess is an Australian based model, presenter, business woman, influencer and certified health coach. Speaking with experts from around the globe, you will take a step into the minds of the greatest in health & wellness, business, self development and so much more! These conversations are deeply thought-provoking, explore personal growth and ignite curiosity. The Tess Talks Podcast is broken down into 5 pillars; Tess Talks Business, TT Health and Wellness, TT Lifestyle, TT Motherhood and TT Personal. If you're someone with a growth mindset, always curious and continuously seeking self-improvement, then welcome to your new favourite podcast! Catch new episodes weekly. Find me on TikTok and Instagram @tessshanahan - I'd love to hear from you! Tess xx See acast.com/priv
Episodes
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Pete Evans: The Game of Life - COVID, The Media, Holistic Health & Psychedelics
Celebrity chef, bestselling author and wellness advocate Pete Evans joins us for a candid conversation about life after mainstream media, the personal cost of speaking out, and the beliefs that have shaped his approach to health, longevity and living differently. From his highly publicised...
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The Ultimate Guide to Better Skin: Collagen Loss, Skin Concerns & Viral Beauty Trends with Joanna Fleming
Tess sits down with qualified dermal therapist, beauty expert and former Adore Beauty insider Joanna Fleming to cut through the skincare noise. With almost eight years at Adore Beauty and a career spent working with skincare brands and clients worldwide, Joanna knows exactly what's backed by...
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The Antidepressant Conversation We’re Not Having: The FDA, Lindsay Clancy & Matthew Perry with Dr Josef Witt-Doerring
What if the way we understand antidepressants—and mental health treatment more broadly—is missing part of the story? Dr Josef Witt-Doerring is a psychiatrist, former FDA medical officer and founder of the Taper Clinic. After reviewing psychiatric drugs for the US market, he became increasingly...
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Dave Asprey: The Biohacking Truth About Food, Sleep, Supplements & Living Longer
Dave Asprey is one of the pioneers of the modern biohacking movement, founder of Bulletproof & Danger Coffee, host of The Human Upgrade, bestselling author and creator of the Biohacking Conference. In this episode of Tess Talks, Tess sits down with Dave to go beyond the usual conversation about...
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The Truth About Victoria’s Secret: Vita Sidorkina on Body Standards, Casting & Reinventing Yourself
Victoria’s Secret model turned content creator, entrepreneur and mother Vita Sidorkina joins Tess for an honest conversation about what really happens behind the glamour — and what it takes to completely reinvent yourself when the career you built your identity around comes to an end. Tess and…
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Logan Hollowell on Feminine Energy, Self-Worth & Building a Global Jewellery Brand
Logan Hollowell is the Los Angeles-based fine jewellery designer and founder behind her namesake luxury jewellery house, known for creating modern heirlooms rooted in symbolism, spirituality and intention. Her pieces have built a global following, with her designs worn by names including Bella…
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The Life Update I've Been Waiting to Share
In this solo episode of Tess Talks, Tess shares a heartfelt life update following the exciting announcement that she's expecting a baby boy. From the behind-the-scenes story of her Maldives gender reveal to the lessons she's learned through two very different pregnancies, Tess reflects on...
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The Fertility Formula | The Truth About IVF, Egg Freezing & Hormone Health with Dr. Natalie Crawford
Board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Natalie Crawford joins Tess to unpack the science behind fertility, egg quality, hormones and reproductive health. From understanding your AMH levels and whether you should get tested early, to the truth about IVF, egg freezing and the...
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Create Functional Luxury Storage, Design the Perfect Wardrobe & Declutter Your Home with Lisa Adams from LA Closet Design
Whether you're building your dream home, planning a renovation or simply trying to make your wardrobe feel less chaotic, this episode is packed with practical advice you'll wish you knew sooner. Lisa Adams is founder of LA Closet Design, the luxury design studio behind some of the world's most...
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Heartbreak, Christianity & Why I No Longer Trust The Mainstream Narrative with Robbi Jan
For years, Robbi Ann Jan looked like she had it all. A successful career, thriving businesses, a growing online platform and the life many people dream of. But behind the success was heartbreak, unanswered questions, and a search for something deeper. In this deeply honest conversation, Robbi...
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They Left Her for Dead. Then the Justice System Let Him Walk Free. The Story of Macey Coles
At 19 years old, Macey Coles thought she was heading out for a normal night with friends. Instead, a split-second decision left her fighting for her life with a traumatic brain injury, months of rehabilitation ahead of her, and a future that doctors weren't sure she would ever fully recover from....
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From $200 to Global Retailers: The Sisters Behind Booby Tape & Bianca and Bridgett
Today on Tess Talks, I’m joined by sisters and powerhouse founders Bianca Roccisano and Bridgette Roccisano — the women behind Booby Tape and Bianca and Bridgett. What started as a styling business and a simple problem-solving product has turned into two globally recognised brands worn by...
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Peptides, Dopamine & Biohacking Your Brain with Lucas Aoun
Peptides are everywhere right now — but what actually are they, do they work, and what are the risks nobody’s talking about? This week on Tess Talks, Tess sits down with Lucas Aoun, biohacker, naturopath and supplement formulator, for a deep dive into peptides, dopamine, nootropics, brain fog,...
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Why Most Supplements Don’t Work & What to Take Instead! Foraged For You Founder Tells All... Supps, Nutrition, Pre/Postpartum Care & Children's Health
This episode will completely change the way you think about supplements. Tess sits down with nutritionist and founder of Foraged For You, Sheridan Joy Austin, to unpack what’s really going on in the supplement industry — from synthetic ingredients and hidden additives to why so many products…
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Couples Q&A: Marriage, Money & Prenups
Tess sits down with her husband Shaun for a candid, unfiltered couples Q&A, with questions submitted by you, the listeners - covering everything from communication and conflict, to finances, parenting and the conversations most couples avoid. They also open up about one of the most misunderstood...
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EPISODE 50! Solo: We Want Everything… But We Don’t Want to Work for It?
Episode 50 marks a major milestone for Tess Talks, and in this solo episode, Tess takes a more personal, unfiltered approach. Moving away from the usual questions around routines, beauty and motherhood, this episode is delivered as a diary-style reflection — sharing what’s been on her mind…
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BONUS: A 5-Minute Future Self Activation with Mimi Bouchard
Feeling a little off track, stuck, or disconnected from the version of you you know you can be? This is your 5-minute reset. Grab a pen, your journal and 5 minutes of uninterrupted you time. Mimi Bouchard breaks down a simple but powerful way to reconnect with your future self. If you’ve set big...
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Are You Ageing Faster Than You Think? The Truth About Stress, Botox & Your Face with the Founder of FaceUp
Olga Newman is the founder of the FaceUp Method, a globally recognised, holistic approach to facial rejuvenation that focuses on fascia, muscle patterns and posture to restore natural lift and vitality. Her work moves beyond traditional beauty treatments, exploring how stress, emotions and…
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Can Seed Cycling Improve Your Hormones? The Truth About PMS, Acne & Your Cycle
Hormones aren’t static, they shift throughout the month. Yet most of us were never taught how our cycle actually works, or how nutrition can support it. Tess sits down with Melissa Kovacevic, founder of The Seed Cycle and a practitioner in functional nutrition, to explore the growing conversation...
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Pregnancy Food Myths, Preconception Nutrition & Managing GB With Less Medication with Lily Nichols
Your baby’s health doesn’t start at birth. It starts before conception. Tess sits down with registered dietitian and bestselling author Lily Nichols — author of Real Food for Pregnancy, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, and Real Food for Fertility — to unpack the science behind pregnancy...
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Feeling Anxious, Depressed or Stuck? Sound Might Be Your Medicine
What if healing doesn’t always start with talking? Tess sits down with sound healer and breathwork facilitator Jadyen McGrath to explore how frequency, breath and nervous system regulation can support mental health in a modern world that rarely slows down. Jadyen shares his personal experience…
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EMFs, Mould & the Hidden Health Risks Inside Your Home
What if the reason you’re tired, foggy, anxious, or constantly getting sick… isn’t stress, hormones, or burnout — but your home? Raphael from EcoLibria, specialises in testing homes and workplaces for mould, indoor air quality issues, EMFs (electromagnetic fields) and EMR (wireless radiation).…
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Baby-Led Weaning, Feeding Toddlers & the Truth About Fussy Eaters with Annabel Karmel
In this episode of Tess Talks, Tess sits down with Annabel Karmel, one of the world’s most trusted voices in children’s nutrition and the author of over 50 books that have helped millions of families feed their kids with confidence. Annabel shares the deeply personal story behind her career —…
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The Year of the Horse: How to Use This Fast, Fearless Energy to Your Advantage
The Chinese New Year isn’t just a cultural moment, it’s an energetic reset. And this year? It moves fast. In this powerful episode of Tess Talks, Tess is joined by accredited Feng Shui Master and Chinese astrologer Kelly McCloskey to break down what the Year of the Horse really means — and how to...
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IBS, Bloating & Inflammation: What’s Really Going On in Your Gut with The Gut Health MD
Gut health is everywhere — IBS, inflammation, leaky gut, food fear — yet so many of us still feel confused, bloated, exhausted, and unsure where to even begin. In this episode, Tess sits down with board-certified gastroenterologist and bestselling author Dr Will Bulsiewicz for the release of his...
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How to Detect Future Illness — Today
What if most chronic illness wasn’t inevitable — but simply detected too late? In this episode of Tess Talks, Tess sits down with Dr Steven Lu, one of Australia’s leading voices in preventative health and longevity medicine. A GP turned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience across ICU,...
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How I Bring in the New Year: Symbolic Closure, Journal Prompts, Intensions vs Goals & The Law of Attraction
As the year comes to a close, this solo episode is a gentle pause — a moment to reflect, recalibrate, and intentionally step into the season ahead. This year has held immense polarity: expansion and contraction, joy and grief, certainty and surrender. In this episode, Tess reflects on the…
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The Midwife Crisis with Kelly Zakharoff
Today on Tess Talks, I’m joined by Kelli Zakharoff — midwife, author, educator and one of Australia’s most outspoken voices challenging the modern maternity system. After decades working across public hospitals, private practice, alongside obstetricians, and as a home-birth midwife, Kelli has…
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Habits For a High Performance Business Mindset & Tools for a Successful Relationship
In this practical and personal episode, Tess sits down with her husband Shaun to unpack what high-performance really looks like, not just in business, but in life, leadership and long-term relationships. From building one of Australia’s most successful consumer brands, Bondi Sands, to navigating...
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Your Beginner’s Guide to IVF and Egg Freezing with Dr. Lynn Burmeister
Today I’m joined by Dr Lynn Burmeister, one of Australia’s most recognised fertility specialists and founder of Number 1 Fertility. Lynn has spent decades at the forefront of reproductive medicine, training under global pioneers and helping thousands of women understand their fertility with…
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Solo Chat: Losing a Mother, Processing Grief, Daily Non-Negotiables & Honeymoon Update
After a whirlwind year of weddings, travel, motherhood and heartbreak, Tess is finally back in the studio for a long-awaited solo chat. Fresh off her honeymoon and settling back into life in Melbourne, she opens up about the emotional contrasts of 2025, the joy of marriage and family, and the...
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The Female Wellness Protocol for Longevity, Youth Optimisation & Daily Routines with Kayla Barnes
Today on Tess Talks, I’m joined by Kayla Barnes — certified brain health coach, biohacker, and founder of Brain Biohacking Co. Kayla is known globally for helping women optimise their performance, longevity, and wellbeing from the inside out. In a space dominated by male research, she’s carving…
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How to Plan the Perfect Wedding with The Nuptial Collective
Planning a wedding and don’t know where to start? In this episode, Tess sits down with Brittney from Nuptial Collective; the creative team behind Tess and Shaun’s four-day Beverly Hills celebration, to share practical, actionable tips for planning the perfect wedding, no matter your budget or...
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Elle Macpherson’s brand WelleCo: The Formula for Vitality, a Healthy Gut & Hormone Harmony
This week, Tess sits down with nutritionist, author, and TV host Zoe Bingley-Pullin for a refreshingly real chat about food, hormones, and feeling your best! Trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London, Zoe is known for making nutrition simple, enjoyable, and actually doable! No fads, just smart changes...
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Biohacking Beyond Business: Supplements, Peptides & Nick Bell’s $700K Stem Cell Upgrade
In Part 2 of my chat with Nick Bell, we dive into the bold moves, biohacking obsession, and business mindset that keep him at the top of his game. From fending off a stalker to buying a company for $289 million in under a month, Nick shares the unfiltered truth about scaling fast, making killer...
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From Startup to $39 Million: Nick Bell on Business Do’s, Don’ts & Deals! (Part 1)
Nick Bell is one of Australia’s most successful self-made entrepreneurs, and in Part 1 of our conversation, he shares how he went from a uni dropout with no clear direction to building and selling businesses worth hundreds of millions. We talk about his early failures, the business that crumbled...
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The Beauty Chef: How Carla Oates Changed Wellness Forever!
In this episode, I sit down with Carla Oates, founder and CEO of The Beauty Chef, the brand that pioneered the inner beauty movement. From fermenting whole foods in her Bondi kitchen to building one of Australia’s most iconic wellness companies, Carla shares the story of trusting her instincts…
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Wedding Glow Up, Wellness Routines, and a Real Talk on Balance!
A solo catch-up where I spill the tea on all all things wedding prep (the good, the chaotic, and the unexpected), share the beauty and wellness rituals I’m loving right now, and get real about routines, body image, and finding balance all through the lens of someone genuinely passionate about...
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Feng Shui 101: Fix the Flow & Change Your Life!
Ever feel like your house has bad vibes? You’re not imagining it? Kelly went from real estate agent to Feng Shui expert after noticing something strange. Some homes just felt off and guess what? Kelly discovered that weird energy could be messing with more than just your mood. Do you have poor...
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From Floor Plans to Vogue: McKimm’s Architect & Interior Designer Tell All, and Tips for Your Own Home Build.
Recently featured in Vogue Living, my home was brought to life by the brilliant minds at McKimm. In this episode, I sit down with the Director of Architecture Danica Garizio and Isabella Cini lead Interior Design Manager to unpack the vision, design principles, and process behind the space!...
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The Secret to Going Viral AND Growing Millions of Followers. Brendan Kane Masterclass on Social Media
How do you break through the noise when attention spans are shorter than ever? Brendan Kane aka the social media OG, bestselling author, and founder of Hook Point sits down with Tess to unpack the secrets behind going viral and building sustainable, purpose-driven success online. With over two...
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Turning Pain Into Purpose; Introducing the JW Foundation, A New Era of Philanthropy
Today’s episode is a powerful and necessary conversation about childhood trauma, resilience, and reimagining how we give back. Jonathan Webber is the founder of the JW Foundation, a new kind of philanthropic model built on lived experience, radical transparency, and real impact. From surviving an...
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Couples Chat P2: AI, Homeschooling and Should We Put Our Baby Online?
Welcome to Part 2! The conversation turns from building a home to building a life within it. Tess and Shaun open up about parenting their daughter Romee, navigating the future of education, and raising children in a world increasingly shaped by AI and rapid change. This is a thoughtful, grounded...
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Couples Chat P1: Life Update, Becoming Parents & Politics
This is a two part episode. Welcome to Part 1 of this weeks couples chat, where Tess and Shaun pulling back the curtain on what it really took to build their dream home from the ground up. From unexpected hurdles to hard-won lessons, they share the highs, lows and everything in between. Finally...
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Glowier Skin, a Snatched Jawline & Less Bloat? Lymphatic Drainage 101 with BEETOX
We’re diving into the detox method that’s taken Australia by storm - The Beetox Method. Known for its bespoke, science-led approach to beauty and wellbeing, this unique treatment focuses on lymphatic health to help you glow, de-bloat, and deeply restore from the inside out. In this ep, Bee breaks...
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Change your life with Human Design!
What if the way you make decisions and connect with others was written in your DNA? In this episode, Tess chats with Human Design expert Erin Claire Jones to unpack the system that’s transforming self-understanding around the world.Erin explains how Human Design blends ancient wisdom and modern...
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Mindful Living, Overcoming Anxiety & Building Resilience with OPEN Founder Manoj Dias
In this episode, Manoj Dias gets real about his journey from battling health issues and burnout to discovering the life-changing impact of meditation. He opens up about growing up in a Sri Lankan household, leaving the corporate world behind, and what it really means to live mindfully. Tess and...
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Rewrite Your Story, Rewire Your Hormones: The New Era of Healing Starts Here! With Dr Sonya Jensen
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Sonya Jensen to explore the deep connection between our hormones, generational trauma, and emotional resilience. After navigating her own journey with PCOS, an eating disorder, and a passion for healing, Dr. Sonya shares how understanding the root...
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Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick?!! Breast Implant Illness with Dr. Robert Whitfield
Dr Robert Whitfield, is a world-renowned holistic plastic surgeon and expert in Breast Implant Illness (BII) and he shares insights into the process of breast implant removal and the importance of holistic recovery. Dr Whitfield discusses his groundbreaking SHARP method which combines advanced...
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Manifest Your Dream Life & Get Financial Freedom NOW with Mimi Bouchard
In this episode of Tess Talks, we chat with Mimi Bouchard, entrepreneur and creator of Activations, a groundbreaking audio app that combines motivation, music, and guided visualisation to help you unlock your full potential. Mimi shares her journey from personal development blogger to app…
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About this show
Tess is an Australian based model, presenter, business woman, influencer and certified health coach.
Speaking with experts from around the globe, you will take a step into the minds of the greatest in health & wellness, business, self development and so much more! These conversations are deeply thought-provoking, explore personal growth and ignite curiosity.
The Tess Talks Podcast is broken down into 5 pillars; Tess Talks Business, TT Health and Wellness, TT Lifestyle, TT Motherhood and TT Personal. If you're someone with a growth mindset, always curious and continuously seeking self-improvement, then welcome to your new favourite podcast!
Catch new episodes weekly.
Find me on TikTok and Instagram @tessshanahan - I'd love to hear from you! Tess xx
See acast.com/priv
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Tess Shanahan