This Beautiful Mess

On this week's episode, we sat down with the incredible Vanessa Steele, a professional counsellor who helps women navigate one of the most profound transitions of their lives, perimenopause. While much of the focus is on the physical changes, the emotional side is just as powerful. Grief, sadness, confusion, and even a loss of identity can surface, leaving many women feeling unprepared and alone. But here’s the truth: this isn’t the end of who you are, it’s the beginning of something new!Vanessa sheds light on the emotional shifts of perimenopause and offers the guidance, reassurance, and mindset shifts needed to embrace this phase with strength and self - compassion. If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing yourself, this conversation will remind you that you’re actually stepping into a new, wiser, and more powerful version of you.SHOW NOTES - You can find Vanessa Steele hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode we sat down with the unstoppable Irene Falcone—pioneering entrepreneur, champion of low-tox living, and undisputed queen of the lady start-up. With fierce conviction and relentless energy, Irene has redefined what it means to back yourself, building businesses that don’t just serve customers—but elevate them. This conversation is a fascinating peek, not only into Irene’s life as an Entrepreneur and business woman with all the highs and lows you may or may not expect- but an examination of what happens when you get the chance to wipe the slate clean and start all over again.  You can find Clean Nectarine here You can find Irene on instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode we spoke to Dr. Caroline Hardy—also known as the ‘Dragon Doctor’. Why “dragon”? Because of her unmatched, fierce & motivational energy.Dr. Caroline is one of those rare GPs who truly advocates for her patients. She’s not only a menopause expert but also the Sherlock Holmes of general practice—digging deep into the details others might miss. Once she’s unraveled the mystery, she resurfaces with a personalized plan to help women balance hormones, ease symptoms, and step into the next phase of life with confidence and joy.We loved this conversation—and know you will too!! Link in bio to listen!! ❤️ Show notes:You can find Dr. Caroline Hardy hereYou can book in to see Dr. Caroline Hardy hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, we spoke to the brilliant Sara Alaeddin—a Neuropsychologist and PhD Candidate in Neuroscience, whose groundbreaking research explores the fascinating link between the gut microbiome and cognitive function. Specifically, the potential of fecal microbiota transplants to help mitigate cognitive decline—a field that, while unconventional, could revolutionise how we understand and treat brain health.As a young woman pushing boundaries in neuroscience, Sara is nothing short of inspiring. Her research has the potential to transform lives and shape the future of cognitive health for generations. We were blown away by this conversation—and we know you will be too! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode we spoke to Dianna Sparrow. Dianna is a trauma release facilitator. Dianna is unique in that she uses a combination of hands on treatment and movement therapy to move her clients from a place of  depletion and overwhelm to a state to a place of calm and confidence. Whether it’s supporting clients who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma or other major life transitions or who simply want to learn body-mind tools to increase and sustain their wellbeing. She is at the top of her game. Dianna is kind, she’s intuitive and she is also a true empath which lays the foundation of her work. We loved this conversation and know you will too! You can find Di here www.advancewithhealth.com Email: [email protected] Or insta: @advancewithhealth What is TRE?   TRE is a series of exercises that focus on activating a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension and calms the nervous system. Disclaimer: The following podcast is designed to educate and inform -- not provide medical advice. You should always consult a licensed medical practitioner when it comes to your personal health, or before you start any treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we had the joy of speaking with Maggie Godin—an incredible Acupuncturist, Herbalist, doula, and birth coach with a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine. While she supports all aspects of health and longevity, her true passion lies in women's fertility, peri-menopause, menopause, and autoimmune wellness. Maggie’s warmth, wisdom, and calming presence are truly inspiring, and her depth of knowledge is nothing short of mind-blowing. We absolutely loved this conversation and know you will too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we spoke to top Aussie Model & National Treasure Kate Bell. With a modelling career spanning 35 years one would be right in saying her life has been in front of the camera. But, at the same time, Kate has always fostered a rich inner world and spiritual life through her yoga practice and philosophy which has been a compass & stalwart throughout her life. Kate is unique. She is inspiring. She’s a true creative and lives life on her own terms which is one of the reasons she has had such a successful and long running career. She's also a bloody legend if we don’t say so ourselves.You can follow Kate on instagram hereYou can read and follow all things Kate hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we spoke Naturopath Emily Rose Yates. Emily has not only developed an incredible evidenced based approach to Naturopathic medicine, she is also a FIERCE advocate for women's health. We spoke to Emily about the inherited blueprint we adopt from our own mothers, how to re-wire our brain in a way that will have have operating from a place of thriving instead of surviving, how to support your family in a way that requires less of you (WHAAAAT?), And so much more! You're going to love this episode.   You can find Emily on Instagram here You can find Emily's website here You can book a consultation here Sign up to Emily's news newsletter here Organise your bloods hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In todays’ episode we are talking about Sex. We sat down with Lara Boielle, a Clinical Sexologist, Sex Educator & Functional Medicine Practitioner. We discussed everything from sex in mid life, what to do if you get "The Ick", why our sex drive can go down, how to rewire our brain to wake it up, how our sex lives change after having kids, the negative stories we've been told under the guise of a collective 'joke' and so much more. We covered it all! This conversation is so juicy, strap yourselves in. You're going to love it!You can find Lara here And hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sat down with Rock Legend and Lead singer of the Baby Animals Suze Demarchi. From her humble beginnings gigging around Perth at 17, her move to London where she signed with EMI, motherhood, family life, growing up, getting older, some of her toughest years, her ADHD diagnoses, her most poignant & revelatory life moments and of course the music!! No topic was out of bounds and we covered it all. We loved this conversation and know you will too!You can follow Suze DeMarchi hereYou can follow the 'Baby Animals' hereYou can find tour info. and the 'Baby Animals' web page hereYou can find 'THE OTHER LIPS BALM' hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long Covid – Do we have it? How do we know if we have it? How do we get rid of it? And what actually happens when Covid gets into the body? We sat down with clinical nutritionist and author Lee Holmes and took a deep dive into all things Covid (and how to free ourselves from its clutches!!)You can find Lee on Instagram hereYou can find her book "Nature's Way to Healing: A Long Covid Guide" hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we discuss Joelle's PhD project which will use non-invasive brain stimulation to improve memory, thinking and mood in ladies experiencing the late menopause transition. If successful these breakthrough treatments could also assist in mitigating future dementia risks. A MUST LISTEN!!A bit more about Joelle:Joelle is a Bachelor of Advanced Medical Science and Master of Research graduate from the NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University. She has a background in Alzheimer's disease risk prediction and analytical biochemistry, and is currently a PhD candidate who is passionate about healthy ageing and female brain health. Joelle's PhD project will use non-invasive brain stimulation to improve memory, thinking, and mood in females experiencing the late menopause transition. Her aim is to advance our understanding of the underlying mechanisms that affect cognition and mood in menopause, and offer the potential for new non-invasive treatments to mitigate symptoms and future dementia risk. Further, Joelle has worked as a Research Assistant and Clinical Research Coordinator at the NICM Health Research Institute since 2019, under the supervision of cognitive neuroscientist Associate Professor Genevieve Steiner-Lim. During this time, Joelle has published 11 peer-reviewed journal articles, 8 book chapters, and 1 invited editorial, and has been awarded $217,000 in funding as an Associate Investigator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I sat down with my beautiful Co-Host and dear friend Vanessa Gray Lyndon. Some of you may know Nessy as the founder of Vanessa Megan Skin Care & Metamorphosis - but today you will meet Nessy the country girl from WA. This conversation takes a lot of twists and turns. It is raw, revealing, moving and inspiring. You’re going to love it. .You can follow Vanessa on instagram here You can follow Vanessa Megan Skin Care on instagram hereYou can find her website hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to learn how to make, hold on to and grow your finances, stop reading and hit the play now! Today we spoke to Channel Nines Money Expert Effie Zahos. From humble beginnings, Effies story blew us away. This episode is jammed with information which will inspire and give you the confidence to take control of your finances. You may even discover money you never knew you had! Get your note books and pens out. You’re going to need them.You can follow Effie on Instagram hereYou can find her website hereYou can find her books hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we speak to Australia’s favourite Nutritionist Zoe Bingley Pullin. Zoe imparts a tonne of knowledge and tools around how to take control of our hormones and navigate peri-menopause and menopause with confidence. We also chat about her incredible new book “Eat your Way to Healthy Hormones”. This episode was deeply personal, unveiled, and empowering. You’re going to love it!You can follow Zoe on Instagram here You can find her website here Link to to “Eat your Way to Healthy Hormones”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we speak to Dr. Fatima Khan. Fatima is a household name in the Menopause Medicine world. Why? She knows EVERYTHING about it. Deeply. We spoke to her about “the secret hormones”, why we are having ADHD like symptoms during peri-menopause, how PTSD can flare during this transition, why the big scary emotions?, shame and why you put your phone in the freezer and the remote in the bin. This episode is an incredible Peri-Menopause and Menopause resource and one you will want to revisit again and again. You can follow Fatima on Instagram here You can find her website hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.