{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/665e86dd83b0a60012b86704/69dc294a79a641a1f3f845e1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Couples Q&A: Marriage, Money & Prenups","description":"<p>Tess sits down with her husband Shaun for a candid, unfiltered couples Q&amp;A, with questions submitted by you, the listeners - covering everything from communication and conflict, to finances, parenting and the conversations most couples avoid.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><h3>In the episode:</h3><ul><li>How to maintain and “optimise” a long-term relationship</li><li>The role of communication, transparency and shared values</li><li>What actually makes relationships last (and what breaks them)</li><li>Navigating conflict and handling things that annoy you</li><li>Growing together in business, life and personal development</li><li>The truth about prenups — and why they’re so misunderstood</li><li>How to manage finances as a couple</li><li>Balancing a young family with career and ambition</li><li>Why routines, roles and support matter more than you think</li><li>The importance of appreciating the “season” you’re in</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is sponsored by Chief, clean, high-protein snacks made with real, grass-fed ingredients and no fillers.&nbsp;</p><p>Use code <strong>TESSTALKS</strong> for 20% off.</p><p><a href=\"http://www.wearechief.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.wearechief.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Shaun: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/shaunwilson29/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@shaunwilson29</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>","author_name":"Tess Shanahan"}