Beautiful Inside by Beauticate

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 burnoutHow Guy rebuilt his self-trust after a deeply destabilising periodThe importance of inner circles, friendship, and emotional safetyMental health, masculinity, and asking for helpParenting in a digital world and setting values-based boundariesWhy success without balance is a hollow winIf 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.

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 groundedThis 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.

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 spiritReincarnation, soul contracts and the “waiting room” he calls heavenWhy trauma often unlocks psychic giftsHow to recognise signs, synchronicities and déjà vuThe surprising connection between spirituality and self-developmentIt’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: @davidthemediumWatch or listen to all episodes at beauticate.com/vodcast or apple.co/beautifulinside.

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 independenceHer teenage battle with depression, bulimia, and anorexia — and what finally helped her recoverThe therapeutic breakthroughs that rewired her relationship with herselfThe Ayahuasca experience that transformed her outlook on love, fear, and purposeHer 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

In this raw and refreshingly honest episode of Beautiful Inside by Beauticate, Celeste Barber — comedian, actor, and global social media sensation — sits down with Sigourney Cantelo to talk about what it really takes to stay sane, grounded, and authentic in a world obsessed with perfection and performance.Celeste opens up about her childhood battles with bullying and ADHD, how she’s learnt to silence her inner critic (“Becky”), and why setting boundaries with fans and social media is vital for her mental health. From raising her boys without gaming or social media to navigating fame on her own terms, Celeste’s reflections are as sharp and funny as they are deeply human.It’s a must-listen for anyone who’s ever wrestled with people-pleasing, burnout, or that little voice that says you’re not enough.See the full feature at beauticate.com/vodcast📺 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 a 20% discount using the code BEAUTICATE  at mesoestetic.com.au. Follow @mesoestetic.australia to see their incredible products in action. Filmed in a suite at The Mondrian on The Gold Coast in Australia. Sigourney wears pinstripe suite ⁠jacket⁠ and ⁠pants ⁠ by Perri Cutten. Image by Corrie Bond for Body + Soul. Follow & Subscribe🎙 Listen and Watch: beauticate.com/vodcast📱 Follow Beauticate: @beauticate💫 Follow Sigourney: @sigourneycantelo🎥 Follow Celeste: @celestebarber