It Has to Be Me

Today, we're busting some myths about menopause. Penny, Sharon, and Stephanie share what they’re doing to make menopause the best years of their lives! These women used the 60-Day Reset to empower themselves with better nutrition and gut health, and figured out how to eat strategically for their individual needs.   All three ditched the diet culture, embraced an abundance mentality, leaned into the joy of cooking and eating, and used an arsenal of delicious recipes to make healthy living easy and fun.  We discuss the importance of investing in yourself, balancing self-care and care for others, and finding a community of women who support and celebrate you.  Grab a cup of tea, and join us for this informal conversation about thriving through menopause. You can stay healthy and vibrant as you age. Your best years are ahead of you!    Tess’s Takeaways:  You can feel healthy and vibrant over 40. You have the power to optimize your hormones.  Dieting is not the way to lose weight during menopause. Better gut health is the key to managing menopause.  Meeting your protein needs is essential as you age.  Embrace your superpowers and celebrate what you bring to the table.  Maintain a balance between self-care and care for others.  Find a community of supportive women who celebrate you.   Penny Hauck Penny Hauck is a strategic marketing professional, mom of 3, athlete, and practicing artist. She majored in art history and studio art with a concentration in museum education. Growing up as a bi-lingual student, Penny used art to express what she was experiencing in her life. In the late 90’s, she began running, and developed a passion for healthy living, great food, and nutrition. Penny loves cooking, spending time with her children, and feeding her family delicious meals. With her love of nature, Penny engages in a variety of endurance sports (swimming, biking and running), and enjoys competing in triathlons. Her interest in sports, art, movement, and food are aligned for the same reason—they force her to be present in each moment, attentive to the needs of her body, prioritize her wellbeing, and be conscious of her expression. Penny's goal is to be a positive influence in the world, and to share happiness and joy with those around her.   Sharon Stewart Sharon has a keen interest in health and nutrition, and in 2008, after reading Kathy Freston’s Quantum Wellness, she became a vegan, and is now thriving with the better nutrition practices she learned through Skinny60®. With a passion for live music and events, Sharon graduated from UCLA with an undergraduate degree in music and a master’s degree in historical musicology, and has devoted her career to working with the most prominent performing arts organizations in Los Angeles. Although energized by “show time,” Sharon’s favorite part of the day is a morning coffee with the birds in her garden. She loves animals, gardens, rainy days, and living near the ocean with her rock guitarist hubby and their goofball dog, George Bailey. Sharon is a proud Auntie to a niece and seven nephews, and dreams of traveling to see the Northern Lights.  Stephanie Millar Stephanie has pursued various vocations with passion, joy and boundless enthusiasm. She is an actor, TV presenter, voice over artist, has a home science diploma (majoring in food), and currently works as a primary school teacher. Obsessed with the task of improving the social, health and academic outcomes of young children, Stephanie applies her accumulated experience to teaching numeracy, literacy, and drama. She believes ‘food literacy’ in particular, is an essential component in the primary school learning and well-being ‘puzzle’. Stephanie lives in Melbourne with her partner of 28 years, their two grown up children, and beloved dog Tui. She attends yoga, and enjoys movies, theater, and concerts whenever she can. As Stephanie gets older, she aspires to find beauty and grace in all aspects of life—food, music, gardens, health, love, and in her connections with family and friends.  Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/  Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Are you struggling with menopause symptoms like hot flashes, sweats, sleeplessness, brain fog, and weight gain? You are not alone. Take back control of your body and make menopause the best years of your life! I share how I got rid of the uncomfortable symptoms, lost over 30 pounds, and am thriving so you can do it, too! You can sleep through the night, have tons of energy, feel vibrant, and lose weight without dieting or starving yourself.  It’s all about better digestion. The Gut-Brain connection controls your hormones, blood sugar, and metabolism. I’ll cover how to eat strategically, the main trigger foods to watch out for, and why managing stress is the key to rocking menopause!  Join me to get the strategies my dietitians and I have used to help thousands of women reclaim their health, and transition with confidence and ease.    Tess’s Takeaways: The Gut-Brain Connection Controls Your Hormones and Metabolism. You Can Manage Menopause With Strategic Food Choices.  Dieting Causes The Downregulation Of Key Hormones.   Balancing Hormones Goes Beyond Estrogen and Progesterone.  Why Blood Sugar Is Critical During Menopause. The Key To Controlling Sugar Cravings.  How Stress and Cortisol Increase Belly Fat. The Foods That Trigger Hot Flashes and Sweats. Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Are you defining success on your own terms? Bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be using Dr. Michelle Robin’s strategies. The founder of Your Wellness Connection® and Small Changes Big Shifts® shares how she learned to listen to her inner voice, let go of others’ expectations, and practice self-love in order to get clear about her purpose and find true fulfillment. Dr. Michelle keeps it real and makes healthy living easy. Get her Quadrants of Well-Being, and some basic, actionable steps to make small changes that lead to big shifts. We talk about why it’s important to own and share your “medicine”—the qualities and skills unique to you—to build meaningful relationships and contribute to your community. Tess’s Takeaways: The Importance of a Wellness Plan The Quadrants Of Well-Being The Gap Between Where You Are And Self-Love Is Self-Care When In Doubt, Take the Next Step In The Gap Self-Care Starts With Knowing What Brings You Joy Overcome Anxiety Through Giving Listen To Your Intuition and Take Action Dr. Robin’s 31 Days of Kindness Campaign ABOUT DR. MICHELLE ROBIN Dr. Michelle Robin is the founder of Your Wellness Connection® and Small Changes Big Shifts®. Since opening her practice in Kansas City over 30 years ago, she's become a national thought leader in the wellness industry. Her “Quadrants of Well-Being” approach has helped thousands of people get healthy and live their best life. Michelle has spent her career guiding patients to make small changes that create big shifts. As a chiropractor, holistic healer, author, teacher, speaker, podcast host, unshakable optimist, and passionate advocate for generational change, Michelle is on a mission to inspire people to find their unique path to wellness, and enrich their purpose in life. CONNECT WITH MICHELLE Wellness Programs: https://onlineprograms.smallchangesbigshifts.com/course/ Small Changes Big Shifts Podcast: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/podcast/ 31 Days Of Kindness: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/kindness/ Wellness Deck: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/product/snackables-deck/ Wellness On A Shoestring Book: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/product/wellness-on-a-shoestring/ The E Factor Book https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/product/the-e-factor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmichellerobin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichellerobin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichellerobin/ Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Alex Gransbury, the innovator and entrepreneur behind Dreamfarm, shares how frustration with dumping his coffee grounds led him to create a multi-million-dollar company.   He recalls tinkering in his grandfather’s garage, assembling the first product with his family around the kitchen table, and the recognition that came in numerous design awards, making Oprah’s Favorite Things, and joining Apple and Tesla in Time magazine's Best Inventions.  Alex says the key to success is believing in your ideas, asking for help, and maximizing your resources to keep solving problems—and there is always a solution. Create your own opportunities, never give up, and try everything on offer to find what’s right (and avoid regret).    If you’ve got an idea that’s burning inside you, Alex will give you some great ideas and serious inspiration to go for it!     Join us for the ultimate "It has to be me" story.    Tess’s Takeaways: Believe In Your Ideas. You Can Change The World.  Nothing Is Impossible. You Can Always Find A Solution.  Make The Most Of Every Opportunity To Avoid Regrets.  Think Outside The Box. Embrace Your Uniqueness. A Strong Support System Is Critical.   Use Your Skills To Add To The World.  Ask For Help. People Will Say Yes!  In Challenging Times, Adapt.  Meet Alex Gransbury: Alex Gransbury is the CEO of Dreamfarm, an Australian company that creates incredible kitchen tools. After spending his childhood watching MacGyver, and inventing things to solve household problems, Alex graduated with a business and commerce degree with the intention to work in finance. But, he quickly realized his passion lay in creating products that solved the problems of everyday life. So, in 2003, at the age of 22, Alex founded Dreamfarm with the Grindenstein, a coffee grind knock box for home espresso machines. The design sprung from Alex's frustration at the difficulty of disposing coffee grinds. Coffee lovers shared Alex’s excitement for this home solution, and within a year, the product was being sold in retail stores throughout Australia, and was soon flying off shelves internationally. Since launching the Gridenstein, Alex and his team of industrial designers have created some of the world’s most celebrated kitchen gadgets. Their relentless commitment that every product “be unique, solve a problem, work better than anything else, and do something you’ve never seen before” helps them create groundbreaking products that have won numerous design and innovation awards. Dreamfarm’s Fluicer (foldable citrus press) was listed among Time Magazine’s 200 Best Inventions of 2023, and Oprah’s favorite things for Summer 2023. When he’s not in the Dreamfarm workshop, Alex is fixing something around the house, taking his sons to the football, or hanging out with his daughter and their golden retriever in the park.  Connect With Alex: Website: https://dreamfarm.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dreamfarm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Dreamfarm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DreamFarmMovies Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Amber Stott, founder and CEO of Food Literacy Center, shares her passion for community service, combating childhood obesity, and getting kids excited to grow, cook, and enjoy healthy food.   We get inside Amber’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Get” philosophy of taking risks, seizing opportunities, telling your story, and achieving goals by collaborating with others. Amber emphasizes how embracing “failure” and leveraging the lessons that come in difficult experiences can be the path to success.   She talks about the challenge of prioritizing your health while staying committed to your mission, and the importance of mentorship, delegating, and empowering others so you spend time on the tasks that make a difference.  Join us and Amber’s story will get you fired up to create positive change in your community.  Tess’s Takeaways: The Best Time To Pursue Your Dreams Is Now.  Take Action To Create Positive Change In Your Community. Welcome Change As Catalyst To Making A Difference.    Embrace Failure As Fuel For Your Success. Saying “No” Makes Room For The Right “Yes.” Clarify Your Priorities and Improve Productivity with Time Audits. Mentor And Empower Your Team So They Take Ownership Of The Mission. Keep Telling Your Story And Invite Others To Be Part Of It.  Meet Amber Stott:   Amber Stott is a food activist and writer who devised and articulated the concept of food literacy, and founded Food Literacy Center in Sacramento. This nonprofit teaches kids to grow, cook, and eat their vegetables. One of California’s largest school districts built a state-of-the-art cooking school based on Amber’s design. To heighten awareness of food literacy, Amber lobbied the California state government to designate every September Food Literacy Month. She was instrumental in creating a Farm-To-School program within California’s Food and Agriculture Department. Working with the Sacramento Food Film Festival, Amber uses food documentaries to combine public education and hands-on culinary experiences. Through her “Raising Kale” podcast, book, and TEDx talk, Amber inspires listeners to improve the quality of life in their community with better food education.    Connect With Amber: Food Literacy Center: https://www.foodliteracycenter.org/ Raising Kale Podcast: https://www.foodliteracycenter.org/podcast TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcJPCxpU3fY  Food Anatomy For Kids: https://www.amazon.com/Food-Anatomy-Activities-Kids-Hands/dp/1648760244/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberstott/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmberStottChiefFoodGenius   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChiefFoodGenius Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.   Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Is the fear of change getting in your way?    This episode is all about harnessing self-belief to smash your fears and embrace change as an opportunity to get proactive and claim the life you want.   Use your voice to let people know what you need, set boundaries, and do things your way.  Ask for help when you need it, and choose relationships and community who support and champion you.   Have fun starring in your story, and attract people who are having fun starring in theirs!  You’re never too old to dream, and it’s never too late to change your mind.  Just decide: “It has to be me!”     Tess’s Takeaways: Harness self-belief to combat fears.  Celebrate the lessons from difficult experiences.  Empower yourself with an abundance mindset.  Embrace change as an opportunity.  Choose relationships that encourage you to grow.   Give yourself permission to say no and set boundaries.  Don’t live with the pain of regret.  Use your voice and let people know what you need.  Stop chasing perfection. Aim for the next better choice. Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.   Subscribe to the podcast.  Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.    Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.    

What’s holding you back from getting what you want?   Embracing Nelson Mandela's “I never lose, I either win or I learn,” we celebrate what we can control, and seize the opportunities (rather than see the obstacles) in what we can’t control.   In this episode, we look at our relationships with change. When we recognize that the outcome will serve us no matter what it looks like, the effort is worth it! Welcoming change becomes the key to going after what we want. Let’s empower ourselves to leverage those “It has to be me” moments into proactive choices that align with our values and missions.  Tess’s Takeaways: Look for the opportunities instead of the obstacles.   Harness your thoughts and actions to empower yourself.   You control how you change.     Limiting beliefs are inherited. You have power over your story.  Set yourself up to make proactive decisions to get you to what you want.  Mindful food and lifestyle choices lead to other better choices.   Pay attention to your experiences without judgment.   Stay open to all possibilities. Embrace the "Yes, and..." mindset. Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.   Subscribe to the podcast.  Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.    Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.    

Welcome to "It Has to Be Me"! In this podcast, we explore the pivotal moments that shape our lives; and share how we get past our fears and doubts to go after what we want.    In this first episode, I delve into some of the significant moments that spurred the learning and growth that brought me to where I am and inform my coaching practice. From my struggles with Epstein-Barr virus and discovering the power of food as medicine, to understanding the value of self-love and personal responsibility through my experience with addiction and divorce, and celebrating the cancer diagnosis that helped thousands of people get healthy.   If you want to recognize and seize opportunities to get what you want, listen in to get fired up for your next “It Has to be Me.”   Tess’s Takeaways: What are your “It has to be me” moments?  Epstein-Barr virus helped me pay attention to food choices.  Heartbreak is an invitation to embrace personal responsibility.   Use all your experiences to learn who you are.   Forgiveness empowers you to celebrate change.   Better nutrition supports healing from cancer.  Reject the scarcity mindset and lean into abundance and possibility.  Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.   Subscribe to the podcast.  Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.    Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.    

Struggling to find time for self-care while caring for others, and a balance between self-care and fun?   We can find a balance, but we have to “re-find” it every day. Being in your story your way is a daily practice, and in this episode, we explore how to maintain healthy boundaries that empower you to practice respect for others and for yourself.   Do the things that light you up. Spend time with people who inspire you to learn, grow, and go after what you want. What are your superpowers? Share them with the world. People want to hear what you have to say.  Join this conversation about prioritizing your wellbeing, to show up on your terms, and support yourself and the people you love.  Tess’s Takeaways: What are the pivotal moments where you choose you?   Stay curious about what makes you tick.  The stories you buy into matter. Are you empowering yourself?  Helping others is noble. But, are you getting lost in other people’s stories?  Gut health is the key to achieving better health.   Define success and failure on your terms.  The mess of life is a juicy place to learn and grow.  Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/    Thanks for listening!   If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.   Subscribe to the podcast.  Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.    

When was the last time you said “It has to be me?” You know, that feeling where you know in your gut: “This is what I want to do” and, you just go for it! Welcome to “It Has To Be Me”. I’m Tess Masters, and I’m getting the skinny from people who are smashing their fears and doubts to go from dreaming to doing. This show is inspired by the women in my 60-DAY RESET. Every Thursday, we meet and get real. We talk about what gets in the way of going after what we want. It’s the "I'm not enough" story.How we feel about ourselves is the foundation for every choice we make. And, all of the conversations I have as a health coach lead back to "self love". When you tap into that, you get really clear about what you want. But, nobody can make it happen for you. You’ve gotta feel like “It Has To Be Me!”And, the journey getting to that place is messy, and we can fall flat on our faces.  But, it’s all part of what makes us who we are. So, join me, every Thursday, where our guests take us inside their journey so we can celebrate the mess and the magic, and learn from it, together.Let’s dive in, get fired up, and go after your next “It Has To Be Me!”Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/