{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/665e86dd83b0a60012b86704/69ca3e9c98052f52e89f4636?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EPISODE 50! Solo: We Want Everything… But We Don’t Want to Work for It?","description":"<p>Episode 50 marks a major milestone for <em>Tess Talks</em>, and in this solo episode, Tess takes a more personal, unfiltered approach.</p><p><br></p><p>Moving away from the usual questions around routines, beauty and motherhood, this episode is delivered as a <em>diary-style reflection</em> — 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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why healthy living is increasingly viewed as “extreme”</li><li>The reaction to her pre-conception and fertility content</li><li>Social media pressure, comparison and internal triggers</li><li>The rise of “quick fix culture” and instant gratification</li><li>Fertility, long-term thinking and preparing the body for pregnancy</li><li>Beauty standards, ageing and the conversation around Botox</li><li>The reality of success and the work ethic required to build something meaningful</li><li>Lessons from Shaun’s experience building a global brand</li><li>The impact of clickbait culture and online misinformation</li><li>Why discernment is essential in today’s digital world</li><li>Social media overwhelm and creating healthier boundaries</li><li>Balance, discipline and respecting your future self</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Fuel your body the way nature intended with Foraged For You — real, nutrient-dense supplements for every stage of life. Use code <strong>TESSTALKS10</strong> for 10% off</p><p><a href=\"http://www.foragedforyou.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.foragedforyou.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tessshanahan/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@tess.shanahan </a>&amp; <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tesstalksofficial/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@tesstalksofficial&nbsp;</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.shanahan?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@tessshanahan</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqQqpb6kKIBrl5BPNVewyhA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TessShanahan</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Tess Shanahan"}