Beautiful Inside · 26 September 2024
Leigh Campbell on Fertility Struggles, Social Media, & Self-Care (Part 2)
In part two of our deep dive, Leigh Campbell opens up about her years of fertility struggles, her honest take on the manifestation trend, and the self-care rituals that keep her grounded, plus a few surprises in her Sacred Six.
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Welcome back to Beautiful Inside, where we continue our deep dive with the incredible Leigh Campbell. If you caught part one, you already know the wisdom and the realness she brings to every conversation. There was simply too much to fit into one episode, so here we are again, going deeper into Leigh's world.
In this second part we cover the things we do not always say out loud. Leigh opens up about her years long fertility struggles, shares her honest opinion of the manifestation trend, and walks us through the self-care routines that keep her steady. There are even a few surprises hiding in her Sacred Six.
Her Years Long Fertility Journey
Leigh speaks with remarkable honesty about her fertility struggles, a chapter that stretched across years and tested her in ways she did not expect. She is candid about how it affected her innate confidence as a woman, and about the quiet grief that can sit alongside hope.
It is the kind of story so many women carry privately, and hearing Leigh share it with such grace is a reminder that we are rarely as alone as we feel.
Her Honest Take on Manifestation
From there we turn to the ubiquitous manifestation trend, the one that fills our feeds with promises that the right mindset can summon anything we want. Leigh gives her unfiltered opinion, and it is refreshingly grounded.
We talk about where this thinking can be genuinely helpful, where it tips into pressure and toxic positivity, and how to hold it all lightly. It is a thoughtful, funny and very real conversation about the stories we tell ourselves.
Self-Care, Her Way
Leigh also lets us into her self-care routines, the practical and the indulgent. As a beauty journalist of more than twenty years and the co-founder of Brillo Beauty, the brand she built with Tegan Natoli, she knows exactly what works for her and what is simply noise.
Surprises in Her Sacred Six
Every guest shares their Sacred Six, the small rituals and non-negotiables that hold them together, and Leigh's list has a few delightful surprises. It is a lovely window into how she balances a demanding career and family life with grace, grit and a good sense of humour.
Tune in for all of Leigh's honest insights. Trust us, you will not want to miss this one.
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