Tess Talks

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 itself, to the betrayal of people she trusted, the court case that followed, survivor's guilt, and the determination that helped her rebuild her life against all odds. Today, Macey is a successful Melbourne hairdresser, but her journey is a reminder of just how quickly life can change—and how resilient the human spirit can be.

In this episode:

The night that changed Macey's life forever
The traumatic brain injury that nearly killed her
The emergency surgery that saved her life
Waking up in hospital and learning to walk again
Spending weeks in a brain injury rehabilitation centre
What doctors predicted her future would look like
The determination that fuelled her recovery
The betrayal she experienced from people she trusted most
The CCTV footage that revealed what really happened
The two-year court process and the outcome that shocked her
Losing trust in people and rebuilding her confidence
Living with survivor's guilt
The hidden, long-term effects of a brain injury
Why resilience is built one day at a time
The perspective shift that changed how she views life forever

This episode is a powerful reminder that we never truly know what someone else is carrying. Macey's story will leave you with a deeper appreciation for your health, your loved ones, and the strength we all have within us when life doesn't go to plan. If this conversation resonated with you, we'd love for you to share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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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 product businesses as women, scaling globally, cash flow stress, influencer marketing, dating as female CEOs, motherhood and ambition, and the personal sacrifices that can come with building something big. This conversation feels like equal parts business masterclass and girls chat — honest, funny, chaotic and packed with insight.

In this episode, we cover:
How Bianca & Bridgette started their first business together
The moment they realised Booby Tape could become huge
Building both a product brand and fashion label simultaneously
Fashion business vs product business
Getting into global retailers
The truth about scaling a business
Cash flow, risk & financial pressure
Influencer marketing & celebrity strategy
The biggest mistakes new brands make
Dating as a successful female founder
Motherhood & changing priorities
Burnout, ambition & work-life balance
Working with your sister
Confidence, criticism & backing yourself
Why women should have their own money
Their best advice for women wanting to start a business

For a limited time only, Tess Talks listeners can use the code TESS30 for 30% off both Booby Tape and Bianca and Bridgett.
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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 energy, focus and motivation. Lucas also breaks down hidden nutrient deficiencies, liver health, nervous system regulation and the biohacks he personally uses to optimise performance, productivity and longevity.

In this episode:
Everything you need to know about peptides
The biggest peptide mistakes people are making
The hidden risks & dangers of peptides
GLP-1s, fat loss injections & weight loss culture
Nootropics for focus, productivity, confidence & brain fog
Dopamine addiction, porn & social media overstimulation
Why so many people feel exhausted, flat & burnt out
Blood test myths + the markers you should actually check
The hidden supplement deficiencies impacting your health
Why “normal” blood work doesn’t always mean optimal
The liver health blindspot most people overlook
Gut health, serotonin & nervous system regulation
Biohacking tools for sleep, recovery & cognitive performance
AI, modern life & why authenticity matters more than ever

As always, this episode is designed to ignite curiosity and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare practitioner before making changes to your health routine.

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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

Use code TESSTALKS10 for a limited time to get 10% off Foraged For You (excluding bundle packs).
www.foragedforyou.com

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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.

In the episode:
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

This episode is sponsored by Chief, clean, high-protein snacks made with real, grass-fed ingredients and no fillers.
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