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Melbourne mum Tess Shanahan opens up about post-birth recovery and her relationship in raw podcast interview

Parenthood Podcast

Tess Shanahan and Leonie Akhidenor (podcast host) - main image
Tess Shanahan and Leonie Akhidenor (podcast host) - main image
Key Facts:
  • Melbourne mother Tess Shanahan discussed the realities behind Bondi Sands' sale on her relationship
  • Tess highlighted the importance of postpartum support services after accessing Homb Postpartum Support
  • She expressed discomfort about public knowledge of personal finances during the Bondi Sands sale
  • The podcast revealed misconceptions about postpartum recovery time, with Tess noting it took longer than expected
  • Tess credited her husband Shaun for providing significant support during her first year of motherhood

In a podcast episode which was released on Tuesday 16 September, Melbourne mum of 2 Leonie Akhidenor went deep with the Tess Shanahan as they delved into life after birth and the raw realities of mum life. 

Key highlights include:

  • "When Shaun was going through the sale of Bondi Sands it really tested our relationship"
  • Tess attended Homb Postpartum Support after giving birth, "I just wish services like this were available to everyone"
  • The one thing Tess struggled with during the sale of Bondi Sands was people knowing so many intimate details about their finances
  • There are so many myths about how long it takes to recover after birth, "it took me a lot longer than I had anticipated"
  • What Tess did that supported her in falling pregnant quickly
  • Tess confesses Shaun has been a huge support to her in the first year of motherhood
Link to episode via Apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tess-shanahan-on-newborn-life-as-a-first-time-mum/id1534951122?i=1000726951297
 
Link to episode via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sbtgGLIS5qCc3MItyMl3d?si=JtSd6PisTdit0aSap0CPbA
 
Reel to the episode can be found on Parenthood Podcast instagram page @parenthoodpod

Contact details:

Leonie Akhidenor at Parenthood Podcast

[email protected]

0416 170 848

 

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