The Life Update I've Been Waiting to Share

In this solo episode of Tess Talks, Tess shares a heartfelt life update following the exciting announcement that she's expecting a baby boy. From the behind-the-scenes story of her Maldives gender reveal to the lessons she's learned through two very different pregnancies, Tess reflects on fertility, motherhood and the mindset shifts that have shaped this chapter of her life.

She also opens up about a conversation so many women are having but rarely say out loud: how do you balance building a career while also being the present mother you want to be? From financial independence and career ambitions to the pressure of "doing it all", this episode is an honest reflection on modern womanhood, pregnancy and finding confidence in your own path.

In this episode:

• The story behind discovering she's expecting a baby boy
• What really happened during the Maldives gender reveal
• Why this pregnancy has felt so different the second time around
• The importance of preconception health for both women and men
• The fertility experts and podcast episodes that have transformed her perspective
• Why positive pregnancy and birth stories deserve more attention
• The mindset shifts that have helped her approach pregnancy with confidence
• The realities of balancing career ambitions with motherhood
• The difficult questions women face around work, finances and family
• Books that sparked a new perspective on marriage, motherhood and financial independence
• What she's doing differently during her second pregnancy
• Her current approach to supplements, nutrition and birth preparation
• A sneak peek at an exciting new building project coming soon

Tess Talks Episodes Mentioned:

• Dr Natalie Crawford
• Lily Nichols
• Gabrielle Brennan
• Sheridan Joy Austin (Foraged For You)
• Dave Asprey (upcoming episode)

Other mentions:

Strangers - Belle Burder: Shop here

Start With You - Emma Grede: Shop here

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