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....

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 fascinat...

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...

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...

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 l...

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 inspir...

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 inspir...

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 fa...

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 gu...

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...

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  here You can find her book "Nature's Way to Healing: A Long Covid...

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 gra...

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  her...

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...

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 lov...

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 bi...