Tess Talks

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 beautiful wardrobes. Having designed spaces for everyone from Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner to Reese W...

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 shares the life-changing experiences that led her from betrayal and public heartbreak to faith, healing an...

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. In this powerful episode, Macey shares the story she's never told publicly in full—from the accident i...

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 celebrities and stocked around the world. In this episode, we get into the realities of building fashion and...

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, burnout, blood testing, social media overstimulation and the modern habits potentially destroying our ene...

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 aren’t actually doing what they promise. Because it turns out, it’s not just about what you take… it’s abou...

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 topics in modern relationships — prenups (or financial agreements), and why they believe it’s less...

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 lately. From the response to her pre-conception content, to the rise of “quick fix culture”, to how healthy...

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 goals for 2026 but don’t feel fully there yet… this is the pep talk (and practical tool) you need to co...

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 tension are held in the face, and how physical touch, massage and alignment can transform not just how we loo...

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 around seed cycling — a food-first ritual that aligns nutrition with the different phases of a woman’s...

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 nutrition and why so much of what we’ve been told might be outdated. From gestational diabetes to seafood f...

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 with depression, how therapy supported him, and why discovering breathwork and sound became a turning poi...

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). This episode is practical, science-backed insight into what’s actually worth paying attention to… and wha...

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 — from the devastating loss of her first daughter to building a global food and wellness brand rooted in h...

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 work with its energy instead of burning out or being left behind. Horse energy is bold, fiery and hig...

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 new book Plant-Powered Plus . Together, they unpack why inflammation has become one of the biggest heal...

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, surgery and general practice, Steven has seen firsthand where modern medicine saves lives — and where i...

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 lessons, growth, and quiet moments that shaped the past year, while offering a grounded and soulful approach t...

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 seen both the beauty and the deep fractures within birth care. Her book  The Midwife...

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 marriage, parenthood and loss, this conversation explores the habits, mindset shifts and communic...

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 clarity and confidence. Lynn breaks down IVF and egg freezing in a way that finally makes sense, simple, hon...

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 profound grief of losing her mum. In this episode, Tess gets raw, honest but also offers some candid discu...

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 her own path and becoming one of the most studied women in this field, bringing an evidence-based yet ac...

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 location. Together they unpack the real steps of wedding planning: when to book suppliers, what a wedding...