On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome my wonderful friend Tess Masters - some of you might know her as The Blender Girl. Yay!
Tess brings such incredible honesty, joy, and wisdom to the table as we chat about what it really means to find your way with confidence, creativity, and a whole lot of heart.
Right from the start of our conversation, you’ll feel like you’re sitting with two old friends as we share laughs, real-life stories, and the big lessons we learned along the way.
Tess and I dive deep into the messy middle of overcoming that pesky self-doubt and why true confidence isn’t about having it all together.
We revisit some pivotal moments in Tess's journey - both the triumphs and the tough stuff -that helped her find her voice and turn her fear into fuel for growth.
As Tess says, “Courage isn't the absence of fear, it's acting in the presence of fear, and we build a different relationship with it.” 🙌
So, if you’ve ever wondered if you’re the only one who struggles sometimes, this episode is your reminder that you’re absolutely not alone!
We also get into Tess’s inspiring path to wellness, from her own health transformations to why she created Skinny60® and the 60-Day Reset.
Tess shares her flexible, fun, and no-one-size-fits-all approach to nourishing yourself in a way that actually works!
Her philosophy is filled with compassion and smarty-pants know-how, and it just might leave you feeling empowered and ready to try something new for yourself.
If you’re ready for a little spark of inspiration, a good laugh, and some practical ideas to make healthy living doable (and even enjoyable!), this conversation is for you!
Tune in and join us as we remind each other that progress, not perfection, is where the magic happens - one next, honest choice at a time! ❤️
MY TOP 10 FAVORITE QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
1. On Courage + Fear:
“Courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s acting in the presence of fear, and we build a different relationship with it. I am constantly in pursuit of refining my relationship with fear or self-doubt, and I certainly experience it on a daily basis.” – Tess Masters [0:09:15]
2. On Imposter Syndrome (and Being Human):
“If you’re thinking, ‘Gosh, she’s balls to the wall, she thinks she can do anything’… I’m often in a fetal position. I’m often meditating. I’m often going, ‘I’m a fraud, no one’s going to want to hear that from me.’ And then I pull out my bag of tools and I work through it, just like we all do.” – Tess Masters [0:09:40]
3. On a Pivotal Missed Opportunity:
“It was a very, very pivotal moment in my life, because it was an example of me choosing to be crippled by fear and running with the narrative of ‘I’m not enough,’ that I somehow have to be different to meet the moment.” – Tess Masters [0:11:32]
4. On Regret + Taking the Shot:
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. I may not have gotten that role in that film, but now I’ll never know. I would rather regret what I did as opposed to what I didn’t do. So, I did things very differently after that.” – Tess Masters [0:12:35]
5. On Health, Dogma, and Flexibility:
“Health is not about dogma. It’s not about rigidity. The keys to health and happiness are about flexibility. You can be committed to your choices but flexible with your approach.” – Tess Masters [0:28:29]
6. On Finding Your Own "Perfect Blend":
“We blend different notes and flavors, philosophies, cultures, experiences, lessons, hobbies, relationships, to find our perfect blend for health and happiness - and that perfect blend changes. We’re not chasing static goals.” – Tess Masters [0:38:14]
7. On what Skinny60 + The 60-Day Reset really is:
“We’re wanting to really re-educate people on our relationship to ‘skinny’ and weight. We’re looking at your blood sugar, your sleep and energy, your bowel movements, inflammation markers, blood pressure, cholesterol, your mood, your hormones… Weight is only one measure of health, and I would argue the least reliable indicator.” – Tess Masters [1:00:53]
8. On who the 60-Day Reset is for (and what’s possible in 60 days):
“It’s people that just want to feel better… low energy, hormones all over the place, digestive issues, pre-diabetic or diabetic, high blood pressure and cholesterol -or- people who say, ‘I don’t really have any health issues, but I don’t want to get any.’ People are able to regulate their numbers in 60 days.” – Tess Masters [1:09:43]
9. On Why Most Women Are Stuck:
“Most women in particular are under-nourishing themselves. They’re actually not eating enough, and that gets in the way of better thyroid function and better metabolic function. You can’t maintain a healthy weight or lose weight when you’re not optimizing your body function.” – Tess Masters [1:17:41]
10. On Perfection, Progress, and Choice:
“In our community the mantra is good, better or best—not perfect. We’re not aiming for perfection; we’re just aiming to make the next choice. Every choice serves us. So just make a choice and then look at what you’re going to learn from it—and have fun.” – Tess Masters [1:25:16]
TESS MASTERS BIO:
Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, coach, podcaster, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend published by Penguin Random House. You can find hundreds of easy recipes at theblendergirl.com.
Through the Skinny60® health programs, Tess and her team of dietitians have helped thousands of people get healthy using science-based food and lifestyle strategies and personalized nutrition solutions.
Tess and her health tips and recipes have been featured in the L.A Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Real Simple, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Clean Eating, Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, the Today show, Fox, Home & Family, and other media outlets.
As a spokesperson, presenter, and recipe developer, Tess has collaborated with brands including KitchenAid, Vitamix, Williams-Sonoma, Four Seasons, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, Silk, So Delicious, and many others.
On her podcast, It Has To Be Me, she interviews trailblazers about how they take action on the things they’re dreaming about.
TESS MASTERS LINKS:
60-Day Reset
https://www.skinny60.com/60-day-reset/
The Blender Girl
https://www.theblendergirl.com/
It Has To Be Me podcast:
https://ithastobeme.com/
The Blender Girl Cookbook
https://www.amazon.com/Blender-Girl-Super-Healthy-Drinks-100-Gluten-Free/dp/1607746433/
The Blender Girl Smoothies Book
https://www.amazon.com/Blender-Girl-Smoothies-Gluten-Free-Paleo-Friendly/dp/1607748932/
The Perfect Blend Cookbook
https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Blend-Blender-Energize-Revitalize/dp/160774645X/
TESS SOCIAL MEDIA:
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/
KAREN KENNEY BIO:
Spiritual Mentor and writer Karen Kenney uses dynamic storytelling and humor to bring a down-to-earth, no-BS perspective to spirituality and self-development.
Bringing together tools that coach both the conscious and unconscious mind, Karen also helps clients deepen their personal connection to Self and Source, in relatable, practical, and actionable ways, so they can discover their unique understanding of spirituality.
Her practice combines neuroscience, subconscious reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, somatic work, Spiritual Mentoring, and other holistic modalities to help regulate the nervous system, rewrite old stories, remove blocks, and reimagine what’s possible.
A passionate yoga teacher for 25+ years, a longtime student of A Course in Miracles, and a Gateless Writing instructor, Karen is also a frequent speaker, podcast guest, and retreat leader. She coaches both individuals and groups via her programs The Quest and The Nest.
With The Karen Kenney Podcast, she encourages listeners to shift from a thought system of fear - to one of love, compassion, and personal responsibility.
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