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 here
You can book in to see Dr. Caroline Hardy here

In this weeks episode we spoke to Dr. Caroline Hardy&mdash;also known as the &lsquo;Dragon Doctor&rsquo;. Why &ldquo;dragon&rdquo;? Because of her unmatched, fierce &amp; motivational energy. Dr. Caroline is one of those rare GPs who truly advocates for her patients. She&rsquo;s not only a menopause expert but also the Sherlock Holmes of general practice&mdash;digging deep into the details others might miss. Once she&rsquo;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&mdash;and know you will too!! Link in bio to listen!! ❤️
Show notes: You can find Dr. Caroline Hardy <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarolinehardy/?originalSubdomain=au">here</a> You can book in to see Dr. Caroline Hardy <a href="https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/bronte-NSW-2024/bronte-family-doctors/doctors/dr-caroline-hardy-1">here</a>

"This Beautiful Mess" is a podcast led by Vanessa Gray-Lyndon, a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Beauty Brand founder and educator with a passion for helping people become their best selves alongside Ainslie McGlynn, actress and voice-over artist with a fierce curiosity about what makes people tick.

In this series, we navigate the chaos of midlife and uncover its hidden beauty. Through compelling conversations with leading experts—including clinicians, neuroscientists, natural therapists, and influential media personalities—we explore themes of resilience, confidence, and personal growth during this pivotal stage of life. Embracing the unpredictability of our journey allows us to discover greater peace and strength within ourselves.

This Beautiful Mess tackles topics like sexuality, mental health, relationships, menopause, financial independence, nutrition and everything in between. We hope you will consider our request to spotlight "This Beautiful Mess" on your platform.

 

"This Beautiful Mess" is a podcast led by Vanessa Gray-Lyndon, a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Beauty Brand founder and educator with a passion for helping people become their best selves alongside Ainslie McGlynn, actress and voice-over artist with a fierce curiosity about what makes people tick.
In this series, we navigate the chaos of midlife and uncover its hidden beauty. Through compelling conversations with leading experts&mdash;including clinicians, neuroscientists, natural therapists, and influential media personalities&mdash;we explore themes of resilience, confidence, and personal growth during this pivotal stage of life. Embracing the unpredictability of our journey allows us to discover greater peace and strength within ourselves.
This Beautiful Mess tackles topics like sexuality, mental health, relationships, menopause, financial independence, nutrition and everything in between. We hope you will consider our request to spotlight "This Beautiful Mess" on your platform.
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Demystifying Menopause with Dr Caroline Hardy (“Dr Dragon”).

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 here

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&rsquo;s the truth: this isn&rsquo;t the end of who you are, it&rsquo;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&rsquo;ve ever felt like you&rsquo;re losing yourself, this conversation will remind you that you&rsquo;re actually stepping into a new, wiser, and more powerful version of you. SHOW NOTES - You can find Vanessa Steele <a href="https://www.thoughtmatters.com.au/about.html">here</a>

Finding Yourself Again: Navigating the Emotional Shifts of Perimenopause

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 here

In this week's&nbsp;episode we sat down with the unstoppable Irene Falcone&mdash;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&rsquo;t just serve customers&mdash;but&nbsp;elevate&nbsp;them. This conversation is a fascinating peek, not only into Irene&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
You can find Clean Nectarine <a href="https://cleannectarine.com.au/?tw_source=google&amp;tw_adid=&amp;tw_campaign=21230431659&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_i_BhCzARIsANimeoGGsJvk4MO7OoeEX1YGJzsjwPLvPY5bXrr3RnRP6U5DY9sKQrdsQlgaAn8oEALw_wcB" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://cleannectarine.com.au/?tw_source%3Dgoogle%26tw_adid%3D%26tw_campaign%3D21230431659%26gad_source%3D1%26gclid%3DCj0KCQjwh_i_BhCzARIsANimeoGGsJvk4MO7OoeEX1YGJzsjwPLvPY5bXrr3RnRP6U5DY9sKQrdsQlgaAn8oEALw_wcB&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1744951500186000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0jPtSUVILmRYfdwLLxPY_x">here</a>
You can find Irene on instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/irenedfalcone/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/irenedfalcone/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1744951500186000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2rY5l9bpswYUAYUsgblX-f">here</a>

The Queen of Clean: Irene Falcone on Power, Purpose & Starting Over

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! 

In this week's episode, we spoke to the brilliant Sara Alaeddin&mdash;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&mdash;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&mdash;and we know you will be too!&nbsp;

Demystifying Menopause with Dr Caroline Hardy (“Dr Dragon”).

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