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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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 session
• The difference between equine therapy, learning, and wellbeing
• Why horses are so attuned to our emotional state
• The role of safety and the nervous system in healing
• How this work differs from traditional talk therapy
• Fear, vulnerability, and being around such powerful animals
• A powerful real life client story and transformation
• Why experiential work can create deeper shifts than thinking alone
• What horses teach us about authenticity and being present
• How this work translates into everyday life and relationships

Where to Find Felicity

Website: https://equineassistedwellbeinginstitute.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicityrideout/

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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

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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 change
• What really happens to bone density during menopause
• The truth about lifting weights and the fear of “bulking up”
• Inside the LIFTMOR research and what it proved
• How the ONERO program is helping women build bone safely
• Can you rebuild or reverse bone loss
• How often to check your bone density and what to look for
• The impact of GLP-1 medications on muscle and bone health
• Why balance, impact, and reaction training matter
• The role of Pilates, yoga, and where they may fall short
• How to start if you feel overwhelmed or unsure
• Why strength equals independence as we age

Where 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.

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Because this is a conversation more women need to be part of.

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In this episode of Inside-Out Connections, I sit down with Alexa McGrath, founder of The Skincare Tools, to explore the deeper connection between skincare, ritual, and self-connection.

What began as a personal need to manage inflammation and skin stress while travelling has evolved into a thoughtfully curated range of tools designed to support lymphatic flow, skin health, and daily moments of reconnection.

We move beyond the surface of skincare to explore how tools can become part of a consistent, grounding ritual — not just something we do to our skin, but something that brings us back into our body.

Alexa shares the importance of simplicity, education, and consistency, and why understanding how to use tools properly is just as important as the tools themselves.

We also unpack the difference between quick fixes and long-term skin health, the overwhelm of modern skincare, and why doing less — with intention — can often be more powerful.

This is a conversation about skin, yes — but also about habits, self-trust, and the small daily practices that reconnect us from the inside out.

Please note, the audio is a little compromised on this episode.

What We Cover

• How Alexa’s journey from travel and inflammation led to creating The Skincare Tools
• Why skincare tools should be seen as rituals, not just accessories
• The benefits of lymphatic drainage and movement for skin health
• Metal vs traditional stone gua sha — hygiene, effectiveness, and results
• The importance of using the right glide product for sensitive skin
• Where to begin if you’re new to facial tools
• The most popular tools in Alexa’s range and what’s new
• Common mistakes people make when using facial tools at home
• Why consistency matters more than expensive products
• The connection between skin, nervous system, and daily rituals
• Teaching younger generations a more mindful approach to skincare
• Letting go of quick fixes and returning to long-term, inside-out care

Where to Find Alexa

Explore The Skincare Tools and connect with Alexa:

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/theskincaretools

Website — https://theskincaretools.com

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In this episode of Inside-Out Connections, I sit down with meditation teacher and founder of The Stillness Project, Tom Cronin, to explore meditation as a practical tool for navigating the pressures of modern life.

Tom shares his powerful personal journey from the high-stress world of finance — marked by anxiety, panic attacks and burnout — to discovering meditation as a pathway back to calm, clarity and healing.

We dive into what’s really happening in our nervous system when we’re constantly stimulated, why so many of us feel overwhelmed even when life looks “fine” on the outside, and how meditation can support us — particularly during midlife, when many women experience emotional, hormonal and identity shifts.

We also explore the idea that we don’t need to wait for life to be perfect before we feel good — and how cultivating inner peace, rather than chasing happiness, may be the key to living with greater ease.

This is a thoughtful, honest and grounding conversation about what it really means to slow down and reconnect with yourself.

What We Cover

• Tom’s journey from burnout, anxiety and insomnia to meditation
• What stress is actually doing to your nervous system
• Why modern life leaves so many of us feeling wired and overwhelmed
• The biggest myth about meditation (and why you’re not “failing”)
• The difference between happiness and inner peace
• Why midlife can feel like a turning point for many women
• Letting go of identity and rediscovering purpose
• Can meditation ever become unhelpful?
• The importance of supporting meditation with other tools and community
• Guided meditation vs deeper practices — where to start
• Real-life transformations through meditation
• Why retreats are becoming more popular — and what they offer

Where to Find Tom

Instagram: @tomcronin
Website: https://www.tomcronin.com

The Stillness Project: https://www.thestillnessproject.com

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In this episode, I’m joined by neuroscientist Dr Sarah McKay to explore the female brain across the lifespan and unpack the science behind what many women feel but often can’t explain.

From brain fog and hormonal shifts to anxiety, memory changes and identity transitions, Dr Mckay brings clarity to what is happening neurologically during perimenopause and menopause. We also explore why this stage of life is not necessarily one of decline, but can instead be a shift in how the brain is functioning and adapting.

We discuss the growing conversations around brain health, including genetics, biomarkers, supplements such as creatine, and the role of lifestyle in shaping long-term cognitive wellbeing.

This is a grounded and empowering conversation that will help you understand your brain with more curiosity, less fear, and a deeper sense of self-awareness.

• Sarah’s journey into neuroscience
• How the female brain changes across the lifespan
• What is happening in the brain during perimenopause and menopause
• Brain fog, mood changes and the role of hormones
• Why midlife is not necessarily cognitive decline
• Differences between female and male brains
• Genetics, APOE4 and understanding risk
• Biomarkers, brain scans and when to pay attention
• Creatine and cognitive health
• Trauma, the brain and neuroplasticity
• Lifestyle factors that support brain health
• Common myths about women’s brain health
• How understanding the brain changes how we relate to ourselves

Website: https://drsarahmckay.com

Instagram: @drsarahmckay

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What if your feet were the missing link to your overall health?

In this conversation, I sit down with Dr Jade Khoury, founder of Rosewell Clinics, to explore the body from the ground up — and how something as overlooked as our feet can influence posture, movement, nervous system regulation, and even emotional wellbeing.

Jade shares how her work has evolved beyond treating symptoms to seeing the body as an interconnected system, where the feet are not the problem — but often the messenger.

We talk about everything from foot pain, cramping and footwear, to stress, grounding, and the deeper connection between the body, nervous system, and how we live day to day.

This is a conversation about awareness, reconnection, and learning to listen to the body in a more honest and supportive way.

What We Cover

• Why foot health is often overlooked — and why it matters more than you think
• How your feet influence posture, movement, and the entire body
• The connection between foot health and whole-body, holistic health
• Nervous system regulation and how stress shows up physically in the body
• A powerful real-life story of transformation through foot rehabilitation
• Feet cramping — is it really just magnesium, or something deeper?
• Peeling skin, fungal infections, and what your body might be signalling
• Barefoot walking, grounding, and sensory connection — what actually helps
• The impact of modern footwear, surfaces, and lifestyle on foot health
• Simple, practical ways to reconnect with your body from the ground up

Where to Find Jade

Instagram: @rosewellbydrjade

https://rosewellclinics.com.au

Thank you for being here and for continuing to choose reconnection, from the inside-out 🤍