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 about whether your body can actually absorb and use it.

In the second half, the conversation shifts into conception, pregnancy and postpartum — and what women are getting wrong when it comes to nourishment. From folate vs folic acid, to iodine, iron and postpartum depletion, this is the kind of information every woman should hear before (and after) having a baby.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why most supplements aren’t actually being absorbed
• The truth about synthetic vs food-based nutrients
• What’s really happening inside the supplement industry
• Why you might be wasting money on your current supplements
• Folic acid vs folate — and why it matters for pregnancy
• Key nutrients for conception, pregnancy & postpartum
• Why so many women are unknowingly undernourished
• The link between nutrient deficiencies, mood & energy
• Children's health and how to optimise it
• Postpartum depletion and how to better support your body
• How to actually nourish yourself (and your family) properly

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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 about distrust yet more about clarity, protection and having the hard conversations early.

From balancing a young family with ambitious careers, to managing money as a couple, this episode offers a grounded, real look into what it actually takes to build a strong, lasting partnership.

• How to maintain and “optimise” a long-term relationship
• The role of communication, transparency and shared values
• What actually makes relationships last (and what breaks them)
• Navigating conflict and handling things that annoy you
• Growing together in business, life and personal development
• The truth about prenups — and why they’re so misunderstood
• How to manage finances as a couple
• Balancing a young family with career and ambition
• Why routines, roles and support matter more than you think
• The importance of appreciating the “season” you’re in

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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 living has become labelled as extreme, Tess explores the tension between modern life and long-term wellbeing.

Rather than offering perfect solutions, this conversation invites listeners to think more deeply, take ownership, and reconnect with what truly matters in a world full of noise.

In this episode:

• Why healthy living is increasingly viewed as “extreme”
• The reaction to her pre-conception and fertility content
• Social media pressure, comparison and internal triggers
• The rise of “quick fix culture” and instant gratification
• Fertility, long-term thinking and preparing the body for pregnancy
• Beauty standards, ageing and the conversation around Botox
• The reality of success and the work ethic required to build something meaningful
• Lessons from Shaun’s experience building a global brand
• The impact of clickbait culture and online misinformation
• Why discernment is essential in today’s digital world
• Social media overwhelm and creating healthier boundaries
• Balance, discipline and respecting your future self

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