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.

• 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

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Episode 50 marks a major milestone for Tess Talks, and in this solo episode, Tess takes a more personal, unfiltered approach.

Moving away from the usual questions around routines, beauty and motherhood, this episode is delivered as a diary-style reflection — 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.

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.

In this episode:

• Why healthy living is increasingly viewed as “extreme”
• The reaction to her pre-conception and fertility content
• Social media pressure, comparison and internal triggers
• The rise of “quick fix culture” and instant gratification
• Fertility, long-term thinking and preparing the body for pregnancy
• Beauty standards, ageing and the conversation around Botox
• The reality of success and the work ethic required to build something meaningful
• Lessons from Shaun’s experience building a global brand
• The impact of clickbait culture and online misinformation
• Why discernment is essential in today’s digital world
• Social media overwhelm and creating healthier boundaries
• Balance, discipline and respecting your future self

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Feeling a little off track, stuck, or disconnected from the version of you you know you can be? This is your 5-minute reset. Grab a pen, your journal and 5 minutes of uninterrupted you time. Mimi Bouchard breaks down a simple but powerful way to reconnect with your future self.

If you’ve set big goals for 2026 but don’t feel fully there yet… this is the pep talk (and practical tool) you need to come back to yourself.

In this 5-minute activation, you’ll learn:

• How to define your “future self frequency”
• The 3–5 emotions that can shift your entire state
• How to layer and embody that energy in real time
• A simple way to reset when you feel out of alignment

Save this, come back to it, and use it whenever you need to reset your energy and step back into the version of you you’re building.

Because your future self isn’t something you chase… it’s something you choose.

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