Sleep Expert Olivia Arezzolo on Therapy, Healing and the Ayahuasca Retreat That Saved Her Life

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 independence
Her teenage battle with depression, bulimia, and anorexia — and what finally helped her recover
The therapeutic breakthroughs that rewired her relationship with herself
The Ayahuasca experience that transformed her outlook on love, fear, and purpose
Her 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.

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