Today’s episode is one straight from the heart. I’m sitting down with the gorgeous Tess Shanahan, and what she shares about her journey into motherhood... honestly, it just stopped me in my tracks. Tess opens up about what it really looked like for her after birth—not just the beautiful moments, but the raw, gritty, messy parts too.

She talks about bleeding, breastfeeding, breaking down... and somehow finding her way back to herself again—only different. Stronger. Softer.

We chat about why postpartum shakes you to your core, what it means to lose (and find) yourself after birth, and how sometimes the healing we think we’re chasing looks nothing like we expected.

If you’re in the thick of it—exhausted, overwhelmed, or feeling like you don’t even recognise the woman staring back at you—this one’s for you, beautiful. You are not alone.

Key Takeaways

The Shock of Early Motherhood – When everything you thought you knew about yourself falls apart after birth and why that’s part of the process.

The Reality of True Healing – Understanding that six weeks isn't enough—real healing takes time, patience, and a whole lot of grace.

Letting Go to Grow – How Tess had to surrender her old wellness routines to nourish her hormones, her milk, and her mind.

The Strength in Slowing Down – Why asking for help, resting more, and nourishing deeply can be the most powerful act of healing.

Becoming Someone New – That motherhood doesn’t give you your old self back—it makes space for someone even more beautiful.

Where to Find Our Guest

Connect with Tess on IG https://www.instagram.com/tessshanahan/

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If you’ve ever wondered why you're constantly tired, your libido’s MIA, or you’re struggling with fertility despite doing everything right—this episode is going to flip your perspective completely. I’m joined by Australia’s king of biohacking, Lucas Aoun, and we’re pulling back the curtain on the hormonal chaos no one’s talking about—especially when it comes to men’s role in fertility struggles. Yep, you read that right.

Lucas breaks down the real reasons modern women are experiencing burnout, brain fog, and hormonal dysfunction—and why male fertility is a bigger part of the picture than most doctors admit. We get into radical, science-backed strategies that help reset your hormones, boost libido, and support cycle health in ways that actually work. It’s honest, a little rebellious, and packed with unconventional tools that challenge the system while giving you real hope and direction.

Key Takeaways

The Role of Nootropics – Understanding how specific compounds like uridine and taurine support memory, focus, and emotional regulation in women.

The Supplement Truth – Recognising that natural doesn’t mean harmless, and why smart supplementation requires personalised advice and blood work.

The Hormone-Fog Link – Unpacking how neurotransmitters and hormonal changes contribute to brain fog, low mood, and mental exhaustion.

Fertility Isn’t Just Female – Learning how male fertility has declined and why it's critical to factor in sperm health when navigating miscarriages or TTC.

The Testosterone Crash – Discovering how modern life is tanking testosterone in both men and women—and how to restore it naturally.

The Sun, Sleep, and Sweat Connection – Using movement, sun exposure, and intensity training to optimise cycle health, mood, and ovulation.

The Underground Hacks – Icing testes, ditching polyester undies, and leveraging overlooked tools to radically improve hormone balance.

Where to Find Our Guest

Follow Lucas on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ergogenic_health/

Get Watching These Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/boostyourbiology/

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Are your wellness habits actually helping—or are they fuelling your burnout?

In this raw and real conversation with podcast host and mindset coach Madelyn Carafa from The Healthy Hustlers, we rip the shiny filter off the wellness world and dive deep into the dark side of health culture—where restriction, perfectionism, and unrealistic expectations quietly ruin women’s lives.

Madelyn opens up about her own wellness wake-up call—how navigating burnout, postnatal depletion, food allergies in her son, and mum-guilt forced her to re-evaluate everything she thought she knew about health. If you’re a busy woman overwhelmed by wellness advice, struggling with fatigue, decision fatigue, or body image, this is the episode you need to hear.

Key Takeaways

The Pressure to Be the Perfect Woman – How diet culture has hijacked wellness and created unrealistic standards that exhaust and disempower women.

Reclaiming Intuition – Learning to trust your gut as a mother and woman, especially when navigating health decisions for yourself or your children.

Wellness That Works for Real Life – Why hormone support, nourishment, and rest look different depending on your life season—and how to find what works for you.

Mindset Before Meal Plans – How prioritizing mental health, boundaries, and inner healing can shift your energy and boost your wellbeing more than any supplement.

Burnout Is Not a Badge of Honour – The hidden cost of the “healthy hustle” and why saying no is essential for hormone balance and nervous system regulation.

The Problem with ‘Clean Eating’ Perfectionism – How overcomplicating health creates stress that can disrupt hormones, sleep, and gut health.

Where to Find Our Guest

Follow Madelyn on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/madelyncarafa

The Healthy Hustler’s Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0JbdhahNuAtoJlp4TPSGDt

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthy-hustlers-podcast/id1400257108

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