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. Jun 17

    Sacred Six on on Stress, Sanity and Sacred Rituals

    Over the past year, I've been quietly building a whole new chapter of Beauticate. It's been exciting, fulfilling, creative and, if I'm honest, incredibly stressful at times. In this solo Sacred Six episode, I'm sharing the six rituals, tools and practices that have helped me stay grounded, regulate my nervous system and protect my wellbeing during one of the busiest periods of my life. From infrared saunas and nervous system support to community walks, breath work and the surprising gadget that's become a daily non-negotiable, these are the habits helping me navigate long workdays, chronic pain, anxiety and overwhelm. If you've been feeling stretched too thin, struggling with stress, burnout, poor sleep or simply trying to hold everything together, I hope this conversation offers some practical inspiration and a reminder that small rituals can have a profound impact. In this episode, we discuss: Why nervous system regulation has become my number one wellbeing priorityThe surprising benefits of infrared sauna sessions for stress, sleep and chronic painHow community connection can dramatically improve mental healthThe meditation ritual I've relied on for years to manage anxiety and insomniaMy favourite tools for relieving neck and back tension during stressful periodsWhy vagus nerve stimulation has become part of my daily wellbeing practiceThe simple mobility exercise that helps me manage chronic pain and inflammationWhether you're navigating a demanding season of life, experiencing burnout, struggling with sleep or simply looking for ways to feel calmer and more resilient, this episode is packed with practical tools you can start using immediately. If you enjoyed this conversation, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a review, rate the podcast and share it with a friend. Your support helps us continue having these important conversations and reach more women who need them. This episode is proudly supported by Pulsetto. Pulsetto is a wearable vagus nerve stimulation device designed to help regulate stress, anxiety, burnout and sleep. Beauticate listeners can use the code BEAUTICATE for 15% off. FEATURED RESOURCES Join our Beauticate Walk & Talk What’s App Group Here (⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/GdEee0VDgPKDh2ld7KVr9f?s=cl&p=i&ilr=2⁠) Brooke Stephenson 9D Breathwork & Mindset: Luxe Wellness Collective (⁠https://www.luxewellness.com.au/⁠). Sanluer LED Mask Shop Here &c use code BEAUTICATE10 for 10% off https://sanlueur.com/products/advanced-led-light-therapy-facial-mask?ref=BEAUTICATE10 Insight Timer Download Here (⁠https://insighttimer.com/⁠) Pulsetto Shop here  (⁠https://pulsetto-gb.myshopify.com/?sca_ref=7074273.5OdIohWvEy2&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=15-affiliate-commission-inf&utm_campaign=sigourney-cantelo⁠) for 15% off  Nook Infrared Sauna Shop here  (⁠https://nooksaunas.com.au/BEAUTICATE%20BEAUTICATE⁠) and use the code BEAUTICATE Kiicity Neck Massager Shop here (⁠https://kiicity.com/products/thermatouch-body-massager?ref=SIGOURNEY⁠) for 20% off 00:00 Intro02:08 Why I Created This Stress Survival Kit03:14 The Six Tools That Kept Me Sane03:52 My Infrared Sauna Obsession05:37 The Power of Walks, Friendship & Community06:38 The Breathwork Session That Changed Everything07:42 Meditation, Sleep & Habit Stacking08:40 The Heated Neck Massager I Use Daily09:29 The Water Therapy Trick for Chronic Pain10:07 The Vagus Nerve Device I Swear By11:05 My Final Thoughts on Stress & Resilience11:35 Sharing What Works So We Don't Gatekeep11:54 Outro

    12 min

  2. May 7

    Dr Sarah Jane on Trauma, Transformation and Trusting the Body

    This week, I’m joined by Dr Sarah Jane - Holistic chiropractor & Counsellor, founder of Spinal Energetics, and one of the most fascinating voices I’ve encountered at the intersection of science, somatics and the unseen. What struck me most about Sarah isn’t just the work she does - it’s the life she’s lived to arrive there. From a traumatic car accident and chronic pain… to an abusive relationship that left her body holding what her mind couldn’t process, to years of fibromyalgia, miscarriages, and navigating her mother’s sudden brain injury - her story is layered, complex, and deeply human. And it’s this lived experience that led her to a radical realisation:that healing isn’t just cognitive - it’s physical, emotional, and deeply embodied. In this conversation, we explore what happens when the body “keeps score”, why talk therapy alone isn’t always enough, and how creating safety in the nervous system can begin to shift even the deepest patterns. Sarah opens up about the concept of bracing - the unconscious tension so many of us carry - and why the goal isn’t to eliminate it, but to retrain it. As she beautifully explains, healing isn’t about never feeling pain again, it’s about changing your relationship to it. We also talk about grief that has no clear ending - miscarriages, identity loss, and what she calls “ambiguous grief” - and why our culture still struggles to hold space for it. Her book "Your Spine Holds the Answer" launches in July. A guide to holistic healing, the emotional roots of pain, and Spinal Energetics In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your body can hold onto trauma long after your mind has processed it– The difference between understanding healing and actually embodying it– How “bracing” shows up in everyday life (and how to soften it)– Why emotional pain often lingers longer than physical pain– The rituals and practices that helped Sarah rebuild herself, piece by pieceThis is a conversation about resilience — but not the glossy kind.The real kind. The quiet kind. The kind that asks you to sit with yourself, and slowly, gently, come home. Find Sarah’s Sacred Six below: William Whitecloud's Secrets of Natural Success: Five Steps to Unlocking Your Genius: https://www.amazon.com.au/Secrets-Natural-Success-William-Whitecloud/dp/0987634313 Funday’s Sour Lollies: https://www.fundaysweets.com/collections/sour-lollies?srsltid=AfmBOop8ed7g9mRYGa8TL972MHk9Vk8YKuJTr3MsuVwjczFB__xUBkjA Natural Hand Sanitiser: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/306677 LMNT Electrolytes: https://amzn.asia/d/0bUT24fm  Metagenics Parex: https://www.metagenics.com.au/products/parex-50-tablets?srsltid=AfmBOop4BzJgQD-1bO5BNCU7uR3uP7dezaw5KrNhm69d3MbS9EC8GJBP  Laptop If this episode resonated, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or share it with someone who might need it. 👉 Head to beauticate.com/vodcast to watch or listen to the full episode 🫶 A special thank you to Pulsetto, our season sponsor. Use BEAUTICATE for 15% off at pulsetto.tech 00:00 Intro 00:47 Meet Dr Sarah Jane & the philosophy behind Spinal Energetics 03:20 How the body stores emotional trauma 08:09 The car accident that changed everything 10:19 Abuse, emotional pain & psychogenic seizures 15:03 Why talk therapy wasn’t enough 18:57 The body keeps score: releasing trauma somatically 21:05 Childhood abandonment & meeting her father for the first time 24:16 EMDR, psychotherapy & healing modalities 26:11 Why healing doesn’t mean never feeling pain again 27:50 Bracing, hyper vigilance & nervous system safety 30:50 Miscarriage, fertility grief & surrogacy 33:28 Her mother’s sudden brain illness & caregiving 36:17 Living with ambiguous grief & loss 40:11 Meditation, yoga & Vipassana 42:14 Ancient healing wisdom & Buddhism 46:32 Ritual, grief & what modern culture is missing 48:13 Trauma, purpose & post-traumatic growth 51:05 Healing work in India & helping children through trauma 53:23 From chiropractic to creating Spinal Energetics

    1h 17m

  3. Apr 24

    Alexa Roetger on Skin, Self-Worth and Starting Over

    This week, I’m joined by Alexa Roetger, better known to many as Nurse Lex — founder of Aestheticá Byron Bay, registered nurse, skin expert, and one of those rare women whose work is deeply grounded in both science and soul. Publicly, she’s built a respected Byron Bay clinic known for its holistic, less-is-more approach to skin. Privately, her story is one of resilience, reinvention, grief, motherhood, and learning to trust her own philosophy in an industry obsessed with trends. (Aestheticá, Byron Bay) In this conversation, Lex shares how she went from working in high-pressure clinical nursing to creating a business that helps women feel more at home in themselves — not more “perfect”, just more aligned. We talk about the emotional side of aesthetics, the moment your reflection no longer feels like you, and why so many women aren’t really chasing youth at all, but recognition. We also go deeper into the realities of building a business while becoming a mother, the quiet power of word of mouth, and the grief that can reshape how you see women’s health, hormones, ageing and care. It’s a conversation about skin, yes — but also identity, intuition, and what it means to support women honestly. In this episode, we explore: Lex’s path from nursing into aesthetic medicine The surprise motherhood story that unfolded while she was building her clinic Why she believes skin health should come before trends Her thoughts on barrier repair, regenerative treatments and respecting the skin The emotional impact of perimenopause, menopause and not recognising yourself in the mirror Why the best practitioners aren’t always the loudest online What it takes to grow a trusted business through integrity and reputation You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of skin, but also a deeper compassion for yourself — especially if you’ve ever felt like your outer self stopped matching the person you know you still are inside. If you loved this episode, I’d be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps us reach more women who need these conversations. A special thank you to @pulsetto.tech, our season sponsor. Use BEAUTICATE for 15% off at pulsetto.tech

    1h 2m

  4. Apr 16

    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

  5. Apr 9

    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.

    1h 5m

  6. Apr 2

    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

  7. Jan 22

    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

  8. Jan 7

    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
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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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