It Has to Be Me

Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN, renowned dietitian from the Cleveland Clinic and author of Skinny Liver and Regenerative Health explains why the liver is critical to health, and how Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is a silent killer that has become an epidemic.  

With an estimated 1 in 4 people affected, and many unaware they have it, fatty liver disease is right up there with type-2 diabetes as one of the most significant...

Sharon Flynn, founder-owner of The Fermentary, shares the power of fermented foods to improve gut health, add fabulous flavor, and preserve seasonal abundance.  

She tracks her journey from experimenting with fresh and cultured foods as a teenager in Australia, Malaysia, and Denmark to mastering the art of fermentation while living in Japan, Belgium, and the United States.   

To support her daughter’s recover...

In this episode, Penny Hauck, Sharon Stewart, and Stephanie Millar bust some common myths about menopause, and share what they’re doing to feel fabulous over 40!  

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 t...

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 feel amazing with food and lifestyle changes.  

In this episode, I share my menopause story, and how I got rid of the uncomfortable symptoms, lost over 30 pounds, and am thriving through it all.  

You can sleep through the night, have tons of energy, ...

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 health...

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 ma...

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 les...

Is the fear of change getting in your way?    

This week’s 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...

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...

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 ...

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 peo...

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 abou...