Beautiful Inside by Beauticate

Sigourney Cantelo
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As a beauty & health journalist working on mags like Vogue and Glamour and as founder of Beauticate I've been reporting on external beauty for over 20 years.After a spiral into anxiety and burnout landed me in a treatment centre, I came out on a mission to help others heal. On Beautiful Inside, celebrities, experts & thought leaders share own their stories of mental health, growth, and self care. We'll go inside their homes, routines and inner lives, discussing the science and psychology of beauty and self care to give you the tools to look and feel the best you ever have: inside and out.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Susan Yara on Reinvention, Resilience and Rebuilding Trust

    Susan Yara, beauty pioneer, entrepreneur and wellness advocate, joins me for a deeply honest conversation about reinvention, resilience and what it really means to be beautiful inside. In this episode of Beautiful Inside by Beauticate, we go beyond the highlight reel. Susan shares her journey from feeling like an outsider as a child to building trust with millions of women, navigating public scrutiny and ultimately selling her brand. We talk about the psychological toll of online backlash, the quiet discipline of setting boundaries, and the moment she realised wellness wasn’t optional, it was essential. This conversation explores self-care in the digital age, the pressure of perfection and why a trusted inner circle is one of the most powerful forms of protection. Susan also opens up about motherhood, identity and the six rituals she returns to when she needs to feel grounded, clear and herself again. It’s a thoughtful, deeply human conversation about resilience, self-trust and choosing depth over noise. In this episode, we cover: • How Susan Yara reinvented herself and rebuilt trust • Why resilience matters more than perfection • The hidden cost of online criticism and how to set boundaries • Her approach to wellness, self-care and hormonal health • The six rituals that keep her feeling strong, calm and connected This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠Pulsetto⁠⁠, a wearable vagus nerve stimulation device designed to support calm, stress relief and better sleep through short, app-guided sessions. For more information, and to receive 15% off, use the code BEAUTICATE at https://pulsetto.tech Follow Susan Yara: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanyara Website: https://www.susanyara.com Beauticate / Beautiful Inside: https://beauticate.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beauticate Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sigourneycantelo

    58 min

  2. 9 APR

    Dr Shefali Tsabary: The Truth About Conscious Parenting, Screens and Shame

    This week on Beautiful Inside, I’m joined by Dr Shefali Tsabary — clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and the voice behind the Conscious Parenting movement. But what makes her story matter isn’t just her expertise. It’s the way she names the patterns so many of us are living inside: perfectionism dressed up as “good parenting”, approval-seeking disguised as “being a nice person”, and the silent burnout of holding everything together. This episode is brought to you by ⁠Pulsetto⁠, a wearable vagus nerve stimulation device designed to support calm, stress relief and better sleep through short app-guided sessions. For more information, and to receive 15% off, use the code https://pulsetto.tech/. In this conversation, you’ll feel both seen and steadied. Dr Shefali doesn’t offer fluffy fixes — she offers a mirror. One that helps you understand why you react the way you do, how to repair without drowning in shame, and what it actually looks like to come home to yourself in midlife. We talk about the emotional moments that make parenting (and womanhood) so charged: the outbursts that leave you rattled, the guilt that follows, and the fear that you’re “doing damage”. Dr Shefali shares a powerful reframe — that parenting isn’t a performance to perfect, but a relationship to grow through — and the relief in that lands in your body. We also go deep on something many families are navigating daily: screens and tech dependence. Dr Shefali is clear-eyed about how dopamine, swiping, and constant stimulation are shaping our children (and us), and what it takes to set boundaries that don’t come from control, but from protection and leadership. And then, the conversation widens beautifully. Dr Shefali opens up about her own reinvention — leaving India at 21, building a life in the US, and later shedding the identity of the “good wife” and the woman who performs stability. It’s raw, brave, and deeply liberating, especially for anyone standing at the edge of a life shift and wondering who they’ll be without the roles. How to pause, reflect, and repair after you lose your temper — without spiralling into self-hatred Why shame keeps women stuck, and how to start loosening its grip The difference between life-enhancing boundaries and ego-enhancing boundaries (and why that matters at home) What screen addiction is really doing to attention, connection, and family dynamics The real root of burnout for so many women: the hunger for approval, validation, and praise Dr Shefali’s beauty and wellness rituals — not as “self-improvement”, but as self-connection If this episode gave you language for what you’ve been feeling — or a gentle jolt of permission to change — I’d love you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps more women find these conversations, and it tells the algorithm this is worth sharing.

    1hr 5min

  3. 2 APR

    Trinny Woodall on Purpose, Pressure and Picking Yourself Back Up

    This week, I’m joined by Trinny Woodall — founder and CEO of Trinny London. She's a media personality, and one of the most refreshingly honest voices in beauty and business. But what makes Trinny so compelling isn’t just what she’s built. It’s how she’s rebuilt herself, again and again. From addiction and grief to solo motherhood, leadership, reinvention and the ongoing work of backing herself, her story is one of depth, resilience and hard-won self-awareness. In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to keep showing up when life has humbled you, stretched you or broken your heart a little. Trinny shares why she hates the phrase imposter syndrome, how she’s learned to walk into rooms she once felt unqualified for, and why women need to stop shrinking themselves in spaces that were never designed for them. We also talk about female friendship, social media, people-pleasing, leadership, and the subtle but powerful choice we all have to either lift each other up or get caught in drama. It’s a conversation about emotional maturity, courage, and learning how to be fully yourself in public and in private. Along the way, Trinny shares some of the rituals and practices that keep her feeling strong and steady — from meditation and weight training to SPF, ice facials and the small disciplines that help her return to herself. In this episode, we explore: • Why community can be a lifeline when you’re struggling • The mindset shift that matters more than confidence • What addiction, grief and hardship can teach us about resilience • How to lead without losing your humanity • Beauty and wellness rituals that genuinely support wellbeing If this conversation resonated, I’d love it if you’d follow the show, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend. It really helps us continue these conversations and bring them to more women who need them. This episode is brought to you by Pulsetto, a wearable vagus nerve stimulation device designed to support calm, stress relief and better sleep through short app-guided sessions. For more information, and to receive 15% off, use the code https://pulsetto.tech/.

    27 min

  4. 22 JAN

    Sacred Six on Escape, Intention and the Spas That Shape Us

    This episode is about why Sacred Six exists at all. I’ve just finished filming Sacred Six: Best Destination Spas in Australia, and I recorded this episode from Alba on the Mornington Peninsula. Alba immediately took me back to my twenties, to visiting thermal spas in Switzerland and realising, very clearly, that this was the world I wanted to write about. Sacred Six isn’t just a list. It’s about the places that fuse architecture, design and wellness in a way that feels transportive. The kind of spaces where you step out of your everyday life and into something more intentional, more imaginative, more restorative. In this episode, I talk about what makes a spa truly exceptional, why Australia deserves its own Sacred Six, and how these experiences have shaped my work, my perspective, and my relationship with beauty and wellbeing over time. If you’re craving escape, dreaming of travel, or curious about how place can change how you feel, this episode is for you. If you have a destination you think should be on my list, I’d love to hear it. Please rate, review and share the episode if it resonated with you. It helps more than you know. Watch or listen to the full episode at beauticate.com/vodcast. Sponsor: A special thank you to our sponsor, Aestheticá Byron Bay: the female-founded, nurse-led medi-spa redefining natural, ethical cosmetic treatments. Created by registered nurse Alexa Roetger, Aestheticá is built on education, safety, and subtle, confidence-led results. The clinic is staffed by highly trained medical and wellness professionals, reflecting Alexa’s commitment to excellence and her “less is more” philosophy. She’s also a Dermaviduals ambassador and a top-tier Allergan clinician, recognised internationally for her work. Aestheticá specialises in anti-wrinkle treatments, dermal fillers, bioremodelling, regenerative therapies like PRP, medical boosters (NAD, Glutathione, B12), advanced dermal treatments and personalised skin programs — with a strong focus on peri- and menopausal skin support. Nurse Lex is kindly offering our audience a 20% discount - head to aestheticabyronbay.com (http://aestheticabyronbay.com/) to book and use the code BEAUTICATE2026.

    15 min

  5. 7 JAN

    Guy Sebastian on Fame, Family & Fragrance

    I’ve known Guy Sebastian for over two decades, and yet this conversation felt different. Beyond the voice, the accolades and the longevity, Guy has always been quietly reflective, thoughtful about people, pressure, and what really matters when the noise dies down. In this episode, we sit down not to talk about success, but about survival, self-trust, and the courage it takes to live a balanced life in an unbalanced world. Guy opens up about growing up between cultures, feeling different from a young age, and how early fame intensified the pressure to please. He speaks candidly about experiencing situational depression, being manipulated at a vulnerable time in his career, and how that experience destabilised his sense of self, forcing him to rebuild from the inside out. We talk deeply about mental health in the digital age, the harm of constant external input, and why shrinking your world to a trusted inner circle can be one of the most powerful acts of self-protection. Guy also shares how fatherhood reshaped his priorities, how he navigates screens and boundaries with his children, and why balance, not perfection, has become his guiding principle. This is a grounded, honest conversation about identity, responsibility, and choosing a life that actually holds you up. In this episode, we explore: Why trying to be everything to everyone leads to burnout How Guy rebuilt his self-trust after a deeply destabilising period The importance of inner circles, friendship, and emotional safety Mental health, masculinity, and asking for help Parenting in a digital world and setting values-based boundaries Why success without balance is a hollow win If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to leave a review or share it with someone who might need to hear it. Sponsor: A special thank you to our sponsor, Aestheticá Byron Bay: the female-founded, nurse-led medi-spa redefining natural, ethical cosmetic treatments. Created by registered nurse Alexa Roetger, Aestheticá is built on education, safety, and subtle, confidence-led results. The clinic is staffed by highly trained medical and wellness professionals, reflecting Alexa’s commitment to excellence and her “less is more” philosophy. She’s also a Dermaviduals ambassador and a top-tier Allergan clinician, recognised internationally for her work. Aestheticá specialises in anti-wrinkle treatments, dermal fillers, bioremodelling, regenerative therapies like PRP, medical boosters (NAD, Glutathione, B12), advanced dermal treatments and personalised skin programs — with a strong focus on peri- and menopausal skin support. Nurse Lex is kindly offering our audience a 20% discount - head to aestheticabyronbay.com (http://aestheticabyronbay.com/) to book and use the code BEAUTICATE2026.

    40 min
  6. Tanya Ali Jalani on Awakening, Mental Health, and the Human Side of Healing

    17/12/2025

    Tanya Ali Jalani on Awakening, Mental Health, and the Human Side of Healing

    This week, I sit down with the luminous Tanya Ali Jalani: breathwork facilitator, sound healer and the founder of Riise. Tanya’s story is one of profound inner awakening, cultural reinvention, and the courage it takes to dismantle the conditioning we inherit. Tanya grew up in Iran before migrating to Australia at age six, carrying the weight of cultural expectation, displacement, and early mental health struggles. At twelve, she knew something inside her felt different: but didn’t yet have the language for depression, trauma, or the emotional storms that shaped her early life. Her life changed dramatically six years ago during a deep meditation retreat, where she experienced a spiritual awakening so powerful it rewired the way she thought, felt and moved in the world. Today, she teaches breathwork and sound healing through a lens of responsibility, integration and emotional safety: and she speaks openly about the days she still has to work hard not to dip. In this conversation, we explore: • How cultural and family conditioning shapes identity • Tanya’s profound “before and after” awakening experience • The difference between sadness and clinical depression • The hidden emotional load carried by immigrant and Middle Eastern families • Why breathwork can activate dormant energies — and why responsible aftercare matters • Why spiritual highs mean nothing without staying human • The rituals and practices that help her remain grounded This is a conversation for anyone who has ever felt wired differently, struggled in silence, or longed for a deeper connection to themselves. A special thank you to our sponsor, Aestheticá Byron Bay: the female-founded, nurse-led medi-spa redefining natural, ethical cosmetic treatments. Created by registered nurse Alexa Roetger, Aestheticá is built on education, safety, and subtle, confidence-led results. The clinic is staffed by highly trained medical and wellness professionals, reflecting Alexa’s commitment to excellence and her “less is more” philosophy. She’s also a Dermaviduals ambassador and a top-tier Allergan clinician, recognised internationally for her work. Aestheticá specialises in anti-wrinkle treatments, dermal fillers, bioremodelling, regenerative therapies like PRP, medical boosters (NAD, Glutathione, B12), advanced dermal treatments and personalised skin programs — with a strong focus on peri- and menopausal skin support. Nurse Lex is kindly offering our audience a 20% discount - head to aestheticabyronbay.com to book and use the code BEAUTICATE2026.

    28 min
  7. David the Medium on Intuition, Healing and Life After Death

    26/11/2025

    David the Medium on Intuition, Healing and Life After Death

    What comes to mind when you picture a psychic medium? Incense? Crystal balls? Whispery voices? David is none of those things. Before becoming one of Australia’s most sought-after mediums, he was a corporate counter-terrorism analyst — logical, sceptical and deeply uninterested in “woo woo.” Then a single reading in suburban Melbourne changed everything. In this conversation, David shares the story behind his unlikely spiritual awakening and the trauma that sharpened his intuition. We talk about what the afterlife really feels like, why he believes nothing is a coincidence, and his beautiful philosophy that life on earth is a classroom for the soul. He opens up about growing up as a highly intuitive child without realising it, coming out as a teenager in conservative Melbourne, his parents’ separation, and how grief, heartbreak and “real life” became the very experiences that trained his spiritual gifts. We also explore: How to strengthen your own intuition (and why everyone has it) What it feels like to receive messages from spirit Reincarnation, soul contracts and the “waiting room” he calls heaven Why trauma often unlocks psychic gifts How to recognise signs, synchronicities and déjà vu The surprising connection between spirituality and self-development It’s a grounded, thoughtful and surprisingly practical look at intuition, energy, grief and what it means to be alive. Whether you’re deeply spiritual or gently sceptical, this episode might change the way you see the world — and yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review or share it with a friend — it truly helps the show grow. Thank you to our sponsor Medik8 — the B Corp certified, British dermatological skincare brand globally renowned for age-defying results without compromise. @Medik8anz have just launched their most advanced collagen innovation yet: Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream — a high-performance formula powered by Growth Factor MiniProtein™ and a NAD+ Longevity Booster to strengthen and rejuvenate skin from within. The Beauticate community can shop their entire range with 20% off using code BEAUTICATE at medik8.com.au. Follow @medik8anz to discover more science-backed skincare rituals. Follow & Subscribe 🎙 Listen and Watch: beauticate.com/vodcast 📱 Follow Beauticate: @beauticate 💫 Follow Sigourney: @sigourneycantelo 🎥 Follow David The Medium: @davidthemedium Watch or listen to all episodes at beauticate.com/vodcast or apple.co/beautifulinside.

    34 min
  8. Sleep Expert Olivia Arezzolo on Therapy, Healing and the Ayahuasca Retreat That Saved Her Life

    12/11/2025

    Sleep Expert Olivia Arezzolo on Therapy, Healing and the Ayahuasca Retreat That Saved Her Life

    In this raw and redemptive episode, Olivia Arezzolo — sleep expert, author, and wellness advocate — opens up about her extraordinary journey from despair to deep healing. From a lonely childhood and years of depression, bullying, and eating disorders that saw her hospitalised, Olivia’s story is one of survival, awakening, and self-love. She shares the pivotal moment she decided “I deserve more than this” and the practices, therapies, and spiritual experiences that helped her rebuild her life — from intensive group therapy and meditation to a life-changing Ayahuasca journey in Costa Rica. Now a respected voice in holistic health, Olivia talks candidly with Sigourney about turning pain into purpose, the science of sleep, and her daily rituals for staying grounded, productive, and present. Expect a deeply human conversation about recovery, routine, and the radical act of choosing yourself — every single day. 🎙 In this episode: How early trauma and family dynamics shaped Olivia’s fierce independence Her teenage battle with depression, bulimia, and anorexia — and what finally helped her recover The therapeutic breakthroughs that rewired her relationship with herself The Ayahuasca experience that transformed her outlook on love, fear, and purpose Her science-backed sleep and morning rituals (including why she swears by a three-hour morning routine) How to build true wellness from the inside out 📺 Beautiful Inside by Beauticate is hosted by Sigourney Cantelo, founder of Beauticate, award-winning beauty journalist, and former Vogue Australia Beauty Director. Thank you to our sponsor mesoestetic: the Spanish scientifically-formulated skincare brand trusted by doctors and dermal therapists worldwide. Known for their globally renowned Cosmelan® treatment for hyperpigmentation and cult-favourite mesoprotech Melan 130 SPF 50+, the brand also has a host of dermal solutions for  products for aging, acne and sensitive skin.  The Beauticate community can shop their extensive range with 20% off using the code BEAUTICATE at mesoestetic.com.au. Follow @mesoestetic.australia to see their incredible products in action. Follow & Subscribe 🎙 Listen & Watch: beauticate.com/vodcast 📱 Follow Beauticate: @beauticate 💫 Follow Sigourney: @sigourneycantelo

    1hr 37min
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As a beauty & health journalist working on mags like Vogue and Glamour and as founder of Beauticate I've been reporting on external beauty for over 20 years.After a spiral into anxiety and burnout landed me in a treatment centre, I came out on a mission to help others heal. On Beautiful Inside, celebrities, experts & thought leaders share own their stories of mental health, growth, and self care. We'll go inside their homes, routines and inner lives, discussing the science and psychology of beauty and self care to give you the tools to look and feel the best you ever have: inside and out.

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