Tess Talks

• Elle Macpherson’s brand WelleCo: The Formula for Vitality, a Healthy Gut & Hormone Harmony

  This week, Tess sits down with nutritionist, author, and TV host Zoe Bingley-Pullin for a refreshingly real chat about food, hormones, and feeling your best! Trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London, Zoe is known for making nutrition simple, enjoyable, and actually doable! No fads, just smart changes that last. As WelleCo's newest ambassador, she reveals the supplements she swears by, busts wellness myths, and shares the insider tips that can transform your energy, gut health, and hormones without the overwhelm.In this episodeThe life shift that inspired Zoe’s latest bookHow food became Zoe’s freedomWhy gluten feels different in EuropeSoil depletion, cheap manufacturing & hidden health impactsSmart supplementation: gut, energy & hormone healthTess & Zoe’s must-have WelleCo productsThe protein myth affecting women’s healthHormones decoded: stress, reproductive, and balanceTracking kids’ food and surprising insightsFoods for hormone balance & rethinking intermittent fastingThe role of zinc, soy truths, and supplement shopping tipsNavigating perimenopause & menopause with graceLiver health, skin “glow-ups,” and Zoe’s favourite recipesMentioned:Episode sponsor: This ep is brought to you by WelleCo premium, plant-based supplements designed to elevate your energy, support your gut, and balance your hormones from the inside out.Discount code for listeners 15% off sitewide (use code: TESSTALKS15)Eat your way to healthy hormones! Shop Zoes books hereFollow Zoe on Instagram: @zoebingleypullinFollow me on Instagram: @tess.shanahan & @tesstalksofficial Follow me on TikTok: @tessshanahanFollow me on YouTube: TessShanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Biohacking Beyond Business: Supplements, Peptides & Nick Bell’s $700K Stem Cell Upgrade

  In Part 2 of my chat with Nick Bell, we dive into the bold moves, biohacking obsession, and business mindset that keep him at the top of his game. From fending off a stalker to buying a company for $289 million in under a month, Nick shares the unfiltered truth about scaling fast, making killer pitches, and investing millions into cutting-edge wellness treatments. It’s part business masterclass, part health experiment and completely unpredictable.In this episode:The stalker story that sparked the launch of RemovifySelling WME after hitting $300M in revenueHow he’s now acquiring a business for $289 million in under a monthWhat makes a pitch land: confidence, clarity, and knowing your numbersViewing business as the ultimate game and why he’s still hungry to winSpending millions on biohacking and wellnessStem cell therapy, gene therapy, and self-experimentationHow an ice bath helped repair his heart after COVIDMorning and night routines for staying sharpThe emotional side of success, acne, and taking care of yourselfMentioned:Thanks to our sponsor, Wanderlust Wellspring Australia’s biggest biohacking summit. Join world-leading experts on October 25–26 on the Gold Coast for two days. Purchase tickets by clicking this link & follow @biohackau to learn more!Join the biohacking summit now: click this linkFollow Nicks podcast: @getharderpodcastFollow Nick Bell on Instagram: @nickbellau Follow me on Instagram:@tess.shanahan & @tesstalksofficialFollow me on TikTok: @tessshanahanFollow me on YouTube: TessShanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• From Startup to $39 Million: Nick Bell on Business Do’s, Don’ts & Deals! (Part 1)

  Nick Bell is one of Australia’s most successful self-made entrepreneurs, and in Part 1 of our conversation, he shares how he went from a uni dropout with no clear direction to building and selling businesses worth hundreds of millions. We talk about his early failures, the business that crumbled after a personal fallout, and the lessons that shaped his approach to leadership, hiring, and staying ahead in a competitive market. Nick is raw, unfiltered, and full of insights you won’t find in a textbook!In this episode:Dropping out of uni and rejecting the “safe” corporate pathLaunching a skincare brand at 28 inspired by his own skin strugglesStarting a digital marketing agency from scratch with cold callsThe collapse of a business after a personal fallout with a partnerWhy he refuses to hire from the corporate worldLeading over 5,000 staff and the importance of strong leadershipThe near-collapse of a business after stepping away too soonWhy degrees aren’t always relevant and what he’d tell his 18-year-old selfThe value of upskilling and avoiding complacencyMentioned:Thanks to our episode sponsor, NaturoBest! Creating a healthier world, one baby at a time. Use code TESSTALKS15 for 15% off your first order. Shop Naturo Best now: naturobest.com.auFollow Nicks podcast: @getharderpodcastFollow Nick Bell on Instagram: @nickbellau Follow me on Instagram:@tess.shanahan & @tesstalksofficialFollow me on TikTok: @tessshanahanFollow me on YouTube: TessShanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Beauty Chef: How Carla Oates Changed Wellness Forever!

  In this episode, I sit down with Carla Oates, founder and CEO of The Beauty Chef, the brand that pioneered the inner beauty movement. From fermenting whole foods in her Bondi kitchen to building one of Australia’s most iconic wellness companies, Carla shares the story of trusting her instincts long before gut health was a trend. We dive into the challenges of staying true to your vision, the hardest lessons she’s learned as a founder, and how her definition of success has shifted over time. Beyond business, Carla opens up about the rituals that keep her grounded, what’s been feeding her soul lately, and the truths she wishes more people knew about the wellness industry.The instinct that led Carla to back gut health before the industry was readyEarly doubts, resilience, and the turning point where The Beauty Chef became more than just a productWhat the very first kitchen formulations looked like and how hands-on she wasThe hardest “no” she’s had to make as a founder and what it taught herHow her definition of success and growth has evolved over timeThe one Beauty Chef product that holds a special place for herAdvice for anyone feeling bloated, burned out, or disconnected and where to startCarla’s go-to rituals and hacks that ground her and make the biggest differenceWhat’s feeding her soul lately outside of the businessThe truths she wishes more people knew about the wellness industryMentioned in this episode Shop the Beauty Chef range here use code TESS20 for 20% off storewide 😊Follow the Beauty Chef: @thebeautychefFollow me on Instagram: @tess.shanahan & @tesstalksofficial Follow me on TikTok: @tessshanahanFollow me on YouTube: TessShanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Wedding Glow Up, Wellness Routines, and a Real Talk on Balance!

  A solo catch-up where I spill the tea on all all things wedding prep (the good, the chaotic, and the unexpected), share the beauty and wellness rituals I’m loving right now, and get real about routines, body image, and finding balance all through the lens of someone genuinely passionate about health. It’s like a voice note from your best friend.In this episode:Disclaimer: I mention what I eat and take in this episode. This is not advice, just my personal experience!A little sneak peek at our wedding location and how prep is goingThoughts on routines, why they’re helpful, but also when they become toxicMorning rituals and why it’s more important to enjoy them than to “do them perfectly”Beauty recommendations I’m loving right now (including my favourite Korean skincare obsession)How I am fixing my baby brain!LED light therapy and why I swear by itMy new functional medicine doctor and how it's genuinely changed my healthSupplement routine and what I’m currently takingFitness update getting back into running and finding flow againThe importance of body acceptance and how social media messes with our self-imageDeep dive into hair care hacks products, tools, and what’s actually working (check the “Hair” highlight on my IG)A real talk on balance, enjoying life and not taking wellness so seriouslyMentionedEpisode sponsor: Today’s episode is brought to you by Salt Lab a natural magnesium brand I’ve been using for years. It’s a staple in my routine for when I’m stressed or just want to stay calm and grounded! If you want 25 % OFF please use my discount code TESSTALKS25Follow salt lab on Instagram: @salt_labFollow me on Instagram: @tess.shanahan & @tesstalksofficial Follow me on TikTok: @tessshanahanFollow me on YouTube: TessShanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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