Tess Talks

In this episode, Tess Shanahan opens up about her personal birth story, reflecting on the empowering and wild experience of bringing her daughter, Romee Rae Wilson, into the world! Tess dives into the details of her pregnancy journey, discussing the mental and physical challenges she faced and shares the preparations she made to help create a peaceful and empowering birth experience. In this episo...

In this episode Tess sits down with Terri Jones, founder of Synergie Skin and the recently launched supplement company Synternals. Inspired by her feminist father and a deep love for science, Terri reveals her groundbreaking approach to skincare by combining scientific principles with top ingredients to create Synergie Skin’s range of evidence-based products. She breaks down her unique approach, h...

Gabrielle Brennan, a midwife and bodyworker, specializes in the gentle baby-centered care that puts both mum and baby at the heart of her practice. She is all about providing the subtle support you need during labor and birth, helping you navigate this transformative experience with ease and confidence.  In this episode, anticipate an in-depth exploration of Gabrielle’s expert strategies for...

Dr. Amanda Waadlyk, a pioneering advocate for women's health and expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine and fertility, speaks with Tess in this captivating episode to explore a diverse range of holistic practices. Witness Amanda's adept integration of Eastern and Western medicine, offering holistic care that encompasses both physical and emotional health.  This episode is essential for those...

Welcome to my second solo podcast episode, as highly requested by many of you! This will be one of my last recordings before I take a break for maternity leave, so it might even air after my little one arrives! In this episode, I update you on my pregnancy and our house build, reflect on coming up to my 30th birthday and share valuable health insights, including ALL the health tests I’ve done whic...

Almost all of us have tried Fad or Celebrity endorsed diets at some point in a desperate attempt to lose some weight, and yes this includes Ozempic! It turns out that not only do they not work sustainably, they could actually be doing long lasting damage and making it harder for us to properly lose weight and be healthy long term. One man who lives and breathes this is Dr Nick Fuller from the Univ...

Eugene Koning, a Melbourne based leading expert in breathwork and mindfulness, leads us through a profound exploration of the transformative potentials of these modalities. Drawing from personal challenges, we delve into the intricate effects of breathwork, meditation, mindfulness tools and the integration of spirituality in both personal and professional spheres. Discover how these practices not...

Dr. Sarah Jane is the globally celebrated pioneer of Spinal Energetics, a multi-faceted, energetic and highly practical approach to integrative healing utilizing the latest techniques and working within an evidence-based framework. Sarah’s expertise in philosophy, consciousness, cross-cultural awareness, trauma and the human body has meant her work has improved the lives of countless people around...

Caggie Dunlop gained fame from Made in Chelsea but left behind reality TV's glitz & glam for a journey of profound self-discovery. Today she is celebrated as one of the UK’s most inspiring authors and the esteemed host of the Saturn Returns Podcast. Her podcast and book explores the transformative Saturn Return phase, typically occurring between ages 27 and 30—a time of deep introspection and...

In this captivating podcast episode, Nick Shelton shares the journey of founding Broadsheet Media over a decade ago which quickly became a household name in Australia and the go-to publication for trusted food, art and cultural recommendation.  Discover how Broadsheet stands out with its community-focused approach and Nick's insights on the ever-evolving cultural landscape. Learn about mainta...

Nat Kringoudis is a renowned health expert, author, and speaker specializing in women's hormones and fertility. With a background in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a passion for natural therapies, she has dedicated her career to helping women achieve optimal health through a combination of Eastern and Western practices. This episode is packed with fascinating insights into women's hormones and e...

Join Tess as she sits down with the remarkable Spirit Medium and Psychic Clairvoyant, known as David the Medium. This episode will give you goosebumps and chills as nothing is off topic. His extraordinary abilities have lead David on a rapid journey from corporate to spiritual, now being noted as one of Australia’s favourite Mediums! Find truth and solace in David’s words, as he unpacks questions...

Today’s episode is a heartfelt, vulnerable and eye-opening conversation between Tess and her fiancé Shaun Wilson. The two candidly answer questions submitted by you, followers and friends, where they share the journey of finding each other, relationship advice, navigating stressful times as a couple and journey to parenthood. This is a rare inside look at the dynamic between Tess and Shaun. We hop...

Join Tess as she chats with Shaun Wilson, CEO and Co-Founder of the internationally acclaimed beauty brand Bondi Sands—and her fiancé! In this episode, Shaun shares the remarkable 10-year journey of Bondi Sands, detailing its evolution from a small startup to a multi-million dollar acquisition by the Japanese multinational, Kao Corporation in 2023. This episode is packed with inspiring moments and...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Tess Talks podcast! I am so excited to finally be launching this and cannot wait for you to hear everything we’ve been working on. Before we dive into conversations with our incredible guests, I wanted to kick things off with an episode about myself and my vision for the podcast... so you know exactly what you’re in for! This is a candid, behind-the-scenes...

Welcome to the Tess Talks podcast. I'm your host Tess Shanahan and I'm on a mission to ignite curiosity! Every week I'll be speaking with experts from around the globe across health & wellness, business, self development and so much more! If you're someone with a growth mindset, always curious and continuously seeking self-improvement, then welcome to your new favourite podcast! Find me on Tik...