Inside-Out Connections. A Wellness Podcast.

Tracey-Anne Oxley
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Inside-Out Connections is a wellness podcast hosted by Tracey-Anne - a wellness coach passionate about the link between your skin, gut, emotional health, and your deeper sense of self. Each week, Tracey-Anne explores how our bodies, minds, and emotions are deeply connected. Through honest conversations with leading experts in wellness, psychology, and holistic health, she uncovers practical tools, personal stories, and science-based insights to help you feel better, live better, and reconnect with yourself. Because radiance begins from within.

  1. 2d ago

    What Your Face Is Trying To Tell You with Olga Newman

    Send us Fan Mail What if the tension you see on your face has very little to do with your skin and everything to do with how you're moving through life? In this fascinating conversation, I sit down with Olga Newman, creator of the FACEUP® Method, to explore the connection between fascia, facial tension, posture, hormones, nervous system regulation, and healthy ageing. We dive into why the face is not an isolated part of the body, how stress, motherhood, jaw tension, sleep, emotional load, and even the way we hold ourselves can influence how we look and feel over time. Olga shares her unique philosophy around facial wellness, explaining why true transformation is about so much more than creams, serums, or quick fixes. We also explore the different seasons of a woman's life, from our twenties through to menopause, and how our faces often tell the story of what is happening beneath the surface. From jaw clenching and emotional holding patterns to self touch, nervous system safety, and the power of releasing tension, this conversation offers a completely different perspective on beauty and ageing. This is a conversation about beauty, self connection, ageing, and learning to listen to what your body may have been trying to tell you all along. What We Cover • What fascia is and why it plays such an important role in healthy ageing • Why the face is a reflection of what's happening throughout the entire body • How tension in the face, jaw, neck, and shoulders can influence appearance • The connection between posture, facial structure, and overall wellbeing • Why chronic jaw tension and TMJ can impact more than just your smile • Emotional release, nervous system regulation, and what happens when the body finally feels safe enough to let go • How the face changes through motherhood, perimenopause, and menopause • Why what we do in our 30s can shape how we look and feel in our 40s and 50s • The difference between the FACEUP® Method and traditional facial massage or sculpting • Why practitioner presence, touch, and nervous system awareness matter • Facial tools versus hands and what actually creates meaningful change • The role of self touch, self care, and self connection in healthy ageing • How releasing tension can create more energy, confidence, and ease • FACEUP Club and Olga's approach to long term transformation Where to Find Olga Newman Instagram: @olga_faceup FACEUP® Method: https://faceup.pro Share the Episode If this conversation resonated with you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to Inside-Out Connections for more conversations exploring the many pathways back to self connection. Because sometimes the answers we're searching for aren't found in another product, treatment, or quick fix. Sometimes they're already within us, waiting to be heard.

    1h 44m

  2. Jun 2

    The Performance Code: Why Your Nervous System Matters More Than Mindset - Michael Allison

    Send us Fan Mail We often think performance is about mindset, confidence, discipline, or mental toughness. But what if peak performance actually begins in the nervous system? In this fascinating conversation, I sit down with Michael Allison, creator of The Play Zone and author of the upcoming book The Performance Code, to explore the powerful connection between performance, polyvagal theory, the vagus nerve, and nervous system regulation. Whether you're an athlete, business owner, parent, public speaker, or simply someone trying to navigate the pressures of modern life, Michael explains why so many of us are operating from survival mode without even realising it. We discuss why some people thrive under pressure while others freeze, overthink, or shut down, what is actually happening in the body during those moments, and how curiosity, play, connection, and safety can unlock a more sustainable and fulfilling path to performance. This is a conversation about much more than sport. It's about understanding yourself, softening self criticism, building resilience, and learning how to work with your nervous system rather than against it. What We Cover • Why performance begins in the nervous system, not just the mind • Polyvagal theory explained in simple terms • The role of the vagus nerve in stress, confidence, and human performance • Why we freeze, overthink, choke, or shut down under pressure • The difference between protection and connection • Competition anxiety and performance nerves • How high achievers can become trapped in survival mode • The long term effects of chronic stress and burnout • Why belonging matters more than we realise • The Play Zone and what it feels like to perform from a regulated state • The role of curiosity, play, and flexibility in peak performance • Practical tools for regulating the nervous system before high pressure situations • Public speaking fears and nervous system responses • Parenting, pressure, and supporting young athletes • Why modern life is creating more dysregulated high performers • The importance of real human connection in an increasingly digital world • How to develop greater resilience, flexibility, and nervous system awareness Where to Find Michael 🌐 The Play Zone https://theplayzone.com 🌐 The Performance Code https://theperformancecode.com 📱 Polyvagal Institute Instagram: @polyvagalinstitute Website: https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org 📖 Upcoming Book The Performance Code Michael's forthcoming book exploring the connection between nervous system regulation, performance, resilience, and human potential. Closing Thought Perhaps the most powerful takeaway from this conversation is that your nervous system is not working against you. It's trying to protect you. Understanding that one simple truth can change the way you view stress, performance, relationships, parenting, and yourself. And perhaps true performance isn't about pushing harder at all. Perhaps it's about creating the conditions where your body feels safe enough to access the very best of who you already are.

    1h 10m

  3. May 29

    Heat, Stillness & Belonging: Why We’re Craving Real Connection More Than Ever

    Send us Fan Mail What if one of the most powerful wellness tools wasn't just about recovery, detoxification, or longevity, but about human connection? In this episode of Inside-Out Connections, Tracey-Anne sits down with Chris, founder of The Sauna Project Sydney with partner Georgia, to explore the growing movement of community sauna culture and why so many people are seeking spaces to slow down, reconnect, and simply be. Drawing from his own experience, Chris shares how a love of contrast therapy evolved into a mission to create a place where strangers become familiar faces, conversations happen naturally, and people rediscover a sense of belonging. Together they discuss the physical benefits of sauna, the importance of ritual, the power of sitting in stillness, and why community may be one of the most overlooked pillars of wellbeing today. What We Cover • How The Sauna Project Sydney came to life • Why Australia is embracing sauna culture later than Europe • The difference between recovery and reconnection • Why people are craving community more now than ever • The surprising range of people attending community saunas • How shared discomfort can break down barriers between strangers • The role of ritual, nature, and stillness in modern life • Sauna guidelines, frequency, and practical benefits • The relationship between sauna, sleep, recovery, and nervous system regulation • Why belonging may be even more important than community itself • Chris's personal journey with sobriety and finding connection in new ways • The future of outdoor sauna culture in Australia Where to Find Chris & Georgia The Sauna Project Sydney Sydney Bookings: https://www.thesaunaproject.com.au/sydney Website: https://www.thesaunaproject.com.au Instagram: @thesaunaproject.sydney Location: Vaucluse Beach Paddock, Sydney Share This Episode If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the noise, busyness, and constant demands of modern life, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is slow down, connect, and remember what it feels like to belong. Whether you're curious about sauna culture, seeking a greater sense of community, or simply looking for a new way to support your wellbeing, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to reconnect with yourself and others. If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with someone who could use a little more stillness, connection, and belonging in their life.

    45 min

  4. May 19

    Facelifts, Ageing and Looking Like Yourself with Dr Jeremy Hunt

    Send us Fan Mail What really happens during a facelift? And why are more women quietly moving away from endless fillers and toward surgery? In this honest and deeply informative conversation, I sit down with plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Jeremy Hunt to unpack the modern facelift conversation and why the approach to facial ageing has changed so dramatically over the years. We discuss everything from mini facelifts, deep plane facelifts and neck lifts to downtime, scars, recovery and what actually creates natural looking results. Dr Hunt also explains why today’s women are no longer chasing a dramatically different face, but instead wanting to look fresher, healthier and still like themselves. This episode goes beyond surgery. It’s also a conversation about confidence, ageing, self perception and the emotional side of wanting to still feel good in your own skin as the years go on. Whether you’re simply curious, quietly considering surgery yourself, or wanting to better understand the modern world of aesthetics, this conversation offers a grounded and balanced perspective without fear, hype or judgment. Where to Find Dr Jeremy Hunt https/://www.drjeremyhunt.com.au  Longevity Clinics Australia Instagram: @longevityclinicsau If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may enjoy the conversation and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps support the show and these important conversations.

    1h 3m

  5. May 14

    Korean Skincare: What do we actually need to know? With Lauren Lee

    Send us Fan Mail Korean skincare — or K beauty — is everywhere right now, but what does it actually mean, and is it really suited to us here in Australia? In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Lee, founder of Jelly Ko, to unpack the philosophy behind Korean skincare from a really relatable perspective. We explore why hydration is at the centre of K beauty, what women are getting wrong when it comes to skincare, and how to simplify your routine without getting caught up in trends. We also dive into mature skin, well ageing versus anti ageing, barrier health, rosacea, skin boosters, and the growing movement towards a more preventative approach to skincare and wellness. This is an insightful and grounded conversation for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by skincare and just wants to know what actually matters.  What We Cover • Lauren’s journey from lawyer to founder of Jelly Ko • What Korean skincare actually is and why it exploded globally • Is K beauty suitable for Australian skin and climate? • The biggest misconceptions women have about Korean skincare • Why hydration is central to healthy skin • Mature skin and what really matters as we age • Well ageing versus anti ageing • Skin barrier health, rosacea and overdoing active ingredients • Korean beauty trends and skin boosters • How stress, lifestyle and internal health impact the skin • Why less can often be more with skincare Where to Find Lauren Instagram: @lauren.kbeauty Brand: Jelly Ko Website: jellyko.com Podcast: The Korean Beauty Show If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might love it too. Your support through sharing, following and reviewing the podcast helps these conversations reach more people.

    57 min

  6. May 5

    What Horses Teach Us About Regulation, Connection, and Ourselves with Felicity from Equine Assisted Wellbeing Institute

    Send us Fan Mail Horses have always been a grounding force in my life — a sense of calm when things felt unsteady. In this episode of Inside-Out Connections, I sit down with Felicity from the Equine Assisted Wellbeing Institute to explore the powerful connection between horses, emotional awareness, and the nervous system. This is a conversation about what happens when we step out of our heads and into our bodies — and how horses have an incredible ability to reflect what’s really going on beneath the surface. We talk about the difference between equine assisted wellbeing and traditional therapy, why so many people feel stuck despite trying multiple healing modalities, and how working with horses can create real, lasting shifts in the way we feel and connect. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed by all the options out there, or simply curious about the deeper role animals can play in our wellbeing — this episode will open your perspective. What We Cover What actually happens in an equine assisted wellbeing sessionThe difference between equine therapy, learning, and wellbeingWhy horses are so attuned to our emotional stateThe role of safety and the nervous system in healingHow this work differs from traditional talk therapyFear, vulnerability, and being around such powerful animalsA powerful real life client story and transformationWhy experiential work can create deeper shifts than thinking aloneWhat horses teach us about authenticity and being presentHow this work translates into everyday life and relationshipsWhere to Find Felicity Website: https://equineassistedwellbeinginstitute.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicityrideout/ If this episode resonated, share it with someone who might need a different way to reconnect with themselves.

    55 min

  7. Apr 28

    What Actually Matters When It Comes to Ageing Well — with Dr Jeremy Hunt Longevity Clinics

    Send us Fan Mail What does longevity actually mean beyond the buzzwords? In this episode of Inside-Out Connections, I sit down with Jeremy Hunt, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has expanded his work into the longevity space, focusing on prevention, personalised health, and what truly supports long term vitality. We explore the difference between lifespan and healthspan, why so many people feel overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, and how to cut through the noise to focus on what really matters. From preventative testing and early intervention, to biohacking, peptides, and the role of lifestyle, this conversation brings clarity to a space that can often feel confusing and out of reach. Most importantly, we discuss how longevity is not just for the wealthy, and the simple, evidence based steps anyone can take to support their health now and into the future.  What We Cover • The difference between lifespan and healthspan and why it matters • Why longevity is about prevention, not just treatment • How standard medical testing is being used earlier to avoid disease • The foundational pillars of longevity including sleep, exercise, and nutrition • Why there is no “silver bullet” when it comes to health • The truth about biohacking and how to approach it realistically • What peptide therapies are and where they currently sit in medicine • The role of visceral fat and why it matters more than you think • Simple, cost effective strategies that can significantly improve long term health • Why longevity is not just for the wealthy and how to access it in a practical way • How to cut through the noise and make informed decisions about your health 🔗 Where to Find Dr Jeremy Hunt Website: https://longevityclinics.com.au Instagram: Longevity Clinics Australia ✨ Share the Episode If this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s trying to make sense of their health or navigating this stage of life. These conversations are here to bring clarity, not confusion. This is:

    1 hr

  8. Apr 21

    Strong Bones, Strong Women: Why Lifting Weights Isn’t Optional with Professor Belinda Beck

    Send us Fan Mail For years, women have been taught to be careful with their bodies as they age — to avoid risk, lift lightly, and accept a level of fragility. But what if that narrative is wrong? In this episode of Inside-Out Connections, I sit down with Professor Belinda Beck, a leading researcher in osteoporosis and exercise science, whose work has helped challenge long-held beliefs around bone health and strength training. We explore what’s actually happening to women’s bones through menopause and beyond, why lifting heavy weights is not only safe when done correctly but essential, and how strength training can shift not just our physical health, but our confidence, independence, and sense of self. This is a powerful conversation about moving from fear to capability — and understanding that it is never too late to start. What We Cover Why the narrative of fragility in women needs to changeWhat really happens to bone density during menopauseThe truth about lifting weights and the fear of “bulking up”Inside the LIFTMOR research and what it provedHow the ONERO program is helping women build bone safelyCan you rebuild or reverse bone lossHow often to check your bone density and what to look forThe impact of GLP-1 medications on muscle and bone healthWhy balance, impact, and reaction training matterThe role of Pilates, yoga, and where they may fall shortHow to start if you feel overwhelmed or unsureWhy strength equals independence as we ageWhere to Find Professor Belinda Beck The Bone Clinic https://theboneclinic.com.au ONERO Program https://theboneclinic.com.au/onero/ Find ONERO locations https://theboneclinic.com.au/locations ONERO Academy https://onero.academy/ Additional Resource As mentioned in this episode, Professor Belinda Beck will be featured in May on 7 News Spotlight with Liz Hayes, offering a deeper look into her work and research. Share the Episode If this episode resonated, share it with a woman in your life — a friend, a sister, your mum. Because this is a conversation more women need to be part of.

    52 min
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Inside-Out Connections is a wellness podcast hosted by Tracey-Anne - a wellness coach passionate about the link between your skin, gut, emotional health, and your deeper sense of self. Each week, Tracey-Anne explores how our bodies, minds, and emotions are deeply connected. Through honest conversations with leading experts in wellness, psychology, and holistic health, she uncovers practical tools, personal stories, and science-based insights to help you feel better, live better, and reconnect with yourself. Because radiance begins from within.

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