Hey Soul Sista with Mel Histon

Mel Histon
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Hey Soul Sista is the podcast for women navigating midlife, spiritual growth, healing, and life's biggest transitions. Hosted by Mel Histon, founder of Got Your Back Sista, each week you'll hear inspiring conversations with bestselling authors, health experts, psychologists, spiritual teachers, advocates, and extraordinary women who share their wisdom, life experiences, and powerful stories of transformation. Whether you're searching for deeper meaning, healing after loss or trauma, greater wellbeing, or the courage to reinvent yourself, Hey Soul Sista is here to remind you that you're not alone—and that your best chapter may still be ahead. Together we explore topics including: • Spirituality and spiritual awakening• Women's wellbeing and emotional health• Midlife reinvention and personal growth• Healing from trauma, grief and heartbreak• Intuition, mindfulness and resilience• Relationships and self-discovery• Near-death experiences and consciousness• Life purpose, courage and soulful living These are honest, uplifting conversations that will inspire you to think differently, reconnect with yourself, and embrace the woman you're becoming. If you're ready to live with more courage, joy, purpose and soul, you've found your community. New episodes every week. Because midlife isn't a crisis. It's an awakening.

  1. 6d ago

    Dementia Took My Mum's Words, But I Found Another Way to Hear Her - with Stephanie Banks

    What if the people we love are never truly beyond our reach? When speech pathologist Stephanie Banks watched her mother disappear into dementia, she believed her professional training would help them stay connected. But as their relationship unravelled, she found herself searching for answers in the most unexpected place. One extraordinary experience changed everything. In this deeply thought-provoking conversation, Stephanie shares how that moment led her to become an intuitive channel, helping people connect with what she describes as the soul, spirit guides and a deeper wisdom that exists beyond our everyday awareness. Whether you're deeply spiritual, quietly curious or somewhere in between, this episode invites you to explore life's biggest questions with an open mind and an open heart. In this episode, we discuss: Stephanie's mother's dementia and the experience that changed her life What intuitive channeling is (and what it isn't) Can anyone learn to connect with their intuition? The difference between intuition and fear Spirit guides, soul teams and higher consciousness Why imagination may be more powerful than we've been taught Living with more joy, purpose and self-trust What Stephanie believes happens after we die If you've ever wondered whether there's more to life than what we can see, this conversation is for you. Connect with STEPHANIE BANKS: Website: https://soulinsight.com Instagram: @stephanieintuitivechannel Connect with MEL HISTON:  Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!  Instagram @melissahiston Instagram @heysoulsistapodcast Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6niLZqnSLAdilLmwzgWbgg?si=cfa5ec0db2154cdc Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hey-soul-sista-with-mel-histon/id1479778469 Website: heysoulsista.com  Website: gotyourbacksista.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dementia Took My Mum's Words, But I Found Another Way to Hear Her - with Stephanie Banks

  2. Aug 10

    How to Access and Trust the Wisdom Within Us with Megan Dalla-Camina

    At some point, many women wake up and wonder... How did I end up living a life that no longer feels like mine? After years of putting everyone else first, chasing success, meeting expectations and trying to be "good enough", it's easy to lose touch with the one voice that matters most – your own. In this deeply thought-provoking conversation, bestselling author, women's leadership expert and PhD researcher Megan Dalla-Camina shares why so many women stop trusting themselves, how we're conditioned to look outside ourselves for answers, and why the path back begins by remembering who we really are. Together we explore burnout, people-pleasing, intuition, meditation, feminine wisdom, spirituality and the courage it takes to create a life that's true to you. If you've ever felt restless, disconnected or like you're living someone else's version of success, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to come home to yourself. In this episode we discuss: Why so many women lose trust in themselves The hidden cost of people-pleasing and perfectionism Megan's journey from IBM executive to bestselling author How burnout became the catalyst for a completely different life What "feminine wisdom" actually means (without the jargon) Practical ways to reconnect with your intuition Why meditation doesn't have to be complicated Midlife as an awakening rather than a crisis Learning to stop living by everyone else's expectations The powerful message behind Megan's new book, She Remembers ✨ Remember: Everything you need to know is already inside you. Sometimes the greatest journey is simply remembering who you've always been.   Connect with MEGAN DALLA-CAMINA:  Website: https://megandallacamina.com/ Instagram @megandallacamina Connect with MEL HISTON:  Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!  Instagram @melissahiston Instagram @heysoulsistapodcast Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6niLZqnSLAdilLmwzgWbgg?si=cfa5ec0db2154cdc Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hey-soul-sista-with-mel-histon/id1479778469 Website: heysoulsista.com  Website: gotyourbacksista.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How to Access and Trust the Wisdom Within Us with Megan Dalla-Camina

  3. Aug 3

    Belinda MacDougall: She Built One of Australia's Biggest Wellness Brands. Here's What She Learned

    Belinda MacDougall has built one of Australia's most successful wellness businesses, helping millions of people transform their health through The Lady Shake and The Man Shake. But as you'll hear in this conversation, success wasn't the destination—it was just the beginning. In this inspiring episode, Belinda shares the mindset that helped her build an extraordinary life, why she's never been afraid to ask "Why not?", and what she's learned about purpose, generosity and staying grounded along the way. Together, we explore why success alone can't fulfil you, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, overcoming self-doubt, and why giving back has become one of the most meaningful chapters of her journey. Whether you're chasing a dream, navigating a new season of life, or wondering what truly matters, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired to think bigger—and live more intentionally. In this episode we discuss: Why success isn't the finish line The mindset behind building The Lady Shake Why Belinda has never been afraid to dream big Overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs The importance of purpose beyond achievement Staying humble while achieving success The power of surrounding yourself with the right people Why giving back has become Belinda's greatest passion What success can never give you—and what really matters instead Connect with MEL HISTON:  Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!  Instagram @melissahiston Instagram @heysoulsistapodcast Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6niLZqnSLAdilLmwzgWbgg?si=cfa5ec0db2154cdc Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hey-soul-sista-with-mel-histon/id1479778469 Website: heysoulsista.com  Website: gotyourbacksista.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Belinda MacDougall: She Built One of Australia's Biggest Wellness Brands. Here's What She Learned

  4. Jul 27

    Signs From Loved Ones: How They Communicate After Death with Rebecca Gibson

    Have you ever wondered if the people we love ever really leave us? Maybe you've had a dream that felt incredibly real. A favourite song played at exactly the right moment. You caught the unmistakable scent of someone's perfume, or a bird appeared when you needed comfort most. Are these simply coincidences... or could they be signs? In this deeply moving conversation, psychic medium and psychiatric nurse Rebecca Gibson returns to Hey Soul Sista to explore one of life's greatest mysteries: whether our loved ones continue to communicate with us after they've passed. Rebecca shares her own extraordinary experiences, including her near-death experience, powerful stories of spirit communication, and why she believes our consciousness continues long after our physical bodies are gone. Together, we discuss why grief can sometimes make it harder to notice signs, how dreams, songs and synchronicities can become meaningful messages, and why slowing down may be the key to recognising them. Whether you're spiritual, sceptical or simply missing someone you love, this conversation offers comfort, hope and a beautiful reminder that love may never truly leave us. In this episode we discuss:• Do our loved ones stay with us after they die?• The most common signs people receive from loved ones• Dreams, songs, scents and synchronicities• Why grief can block us from recognising signs• Rebecca's extraordinary personal experiences• What happens when we die?• Can our loved ones hear us when we talk to them?• Practical ways to become more aware of signs around you If this episode brings you comfort, we'd love you to follow Hey Soul Sista, leave a review and share it with someone who may need to hear this conversation today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Signs From Loved Ones: How They Communicate After Death with Rebecca Gibson

  5. Jul 20

    Alison Brahe-Daddo: From Dolly Cover Girl to Midlife Queen

    What happens when the woman everyone remembers as a beauty icon discovers that the greatest transformation isn’t how she looks — but who she becomes? In this very special episode of Hey Soul Sista, I sit down with Alison Brahe-Daddo — one of Australia’s most recognisable models and, for many women of my generation, a true teenage icon. But this conversation isn’t just about the magazine covers or the modelling years. It’s about the woman behind the image and the many chapters that have shaped her journey. Ali shares what it was like growing up in the spotlight, taking the leap to move to America, building a life and family, and navigating the identity shifts that come with different seasons of womanhood. We talk about:✨ Leaving behind one version of yourself and finding another✨ The courage it takes to reinvent yourself✨ Marriage, motherhood and growing together through life’s changes✨ Menopause as a powerful transition, not an ending✨ Her book Queen Menopause and the lessons she learned along the way✨ Creating Aviiana and why supporting women through midlife became such an important mission Ali’s story is a beautiful reminder that we are never finished becoming who we are meant to be. Whether you’re navigating menopause, a career change, an empty nest, a new chapter, or simply asking yourself “Who am I now?”, this conversation will remind you that your next chapter might just be your most powerful one yet. ✨ Follow Hey Soul Sista for more conversations about midlife, self-discovery, courage and soulful living. Connect with ALI DADDO:  Website: https://aviiana.com.au/ Ali's book 'Queen Menopause' Instagram @alidaddo Connect with MEL HISTON:  Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!  Instagram @melissahiston Instagram @heysoulsistapodcast Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6niLZqnSLAdilLmwzgWbgg?si=cfa5ec0db2154cdc Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hey-soul-sista-with-mel-histon/id1479778469 Website: heysoulsista.com  Website: gotyourbacksista.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Alison Brahe-Daddo: From Dolly Cover Girl to Midlife Queen

  6. Jul 13

    Why You Keep Going Back to Old Habits (It's Not About Willpower) with Kaz Amos

    Have you ever promised yourself, "This time will be different"… only to find yourself slipping back into the same habits, behaviours or patterns? Whether it's emotional eating, people-pleasing, unhealthy relationships, procrastination or simply struggling to stick with the changes you want to make, so many of us end up asking the same question: Why do I keep doing this? In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, psychologist Kaz Amos explains why lasting change is about so much more than willpower. Together, we explore what's really happening inside the brain, why we're wired to seek what's familiar, how our nervous system shapes our behaviour, and why understanding ourselves with compassion is often the key to breaking old patterns. In this conversation, we discuss: • Why we keep returning to behaviours we know aren't serving us• The difference between knowing what to do and actually being able to do it• Why your brain naturally prefers what's familiar• How neural pathways influence your habits and behaviour• The role of dopamine, stress and emotional regulation• Why shame often keeps us stuck• Practical ways to create lasting change with self-awareness and self-compassion If you've ever felt frustrated with yourself for ending up back where you started, this episode will leave you with a completely different perspective—and hopefully a little more kindness towards yourself. If you enjoyed this conversation, please follow Hey Soul Sista, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who might need to hear it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why You Keep Going Back to Old Habits (It's Not About Willpower) with Kaz Amos

  7. Jul 6

    Em Rusciano on AuDHD, "Addicted to Love" & Learning to Choose Yourself

    Australian entertainer, comedian, author and broadcaster Em Rusciano joins Mel Histon to talk about her new live show, "Addicted to Love." But what unfolds is a deeply personal conversation about identity, AuDHD, self-worth, relationships, midlife, and why so many women spend their lives seeking validation before learning to choose themselves. In this honest and thought-provoking episode, Mel and Em explore the patterns that keep so many women seeking validation, approval and the feeling of being "chosen." Known for her fearless honesty and razor-sharp humour, Em shares how receiving an AuDHD diagnosis later in life helped her better understand herself, while opening the door to a much bigger conversation about identity, relationships and self-worth. Together, Mel and Em discuss why so many women lose themselves trying to meet other people's expectations, and what it really takes to reclaim your voice, your confidence and your sense of self. In this episode we explore: • Em's journey following her AuDHD diagnosis• The inspiration behind her show "Addicted to Love"• Why so many women seek validation outside themselves• People-pleasing and "good girl" conditioning• Relationships, dating and choosing yourself after heartbreak• Perimenopause, identity and midlife transformation• Learning to trust yourself and let go of perfection• Why self-worth changes everything This conversation is funny, vulnerable, insightful and filled with those moments that make you stop and think, "I've never looked at it that way before." If you've ever felt like you've spent your life trying to be enough for everyone else, this episode is for you. Connect with EM RUSCIANO:  Website: https://emrusciano.com/ Get tickets to 'Addicted to Love': https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ Em's podcast 'Emsolation' - Emsolation podcast Instagram @emrusciano Connect with MEL HISTON:  Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!  Instagram @melissahiston Instagram @heysoulsistapodcast Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6niLZqnSLAdilLmwzgWbgg?si=cfa5ec0db2154cdc Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hey-soul-sista-with-mel-histon/id1479778469 Website: heysoulsista.com  Website: gotyourbacksista.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Em Rusciano on AuDHD, "Addicted to Love" & Learning to Choose Yourself

  8. Jun 29

    From Brain Fog to Chin Hairs: Navigating Perimenopause with Dr Shauna Watts

    Brain fog, sudden chin hairs, mood swings, and feeling like you are losing your mind—if you are a woman over 40, it’s not just stress. It’s perimenopause. In this episode, women’s health specialist Dr Shauna Watts breaks down the wildly fluctuating hormones that cause these unexpected changes. Host, Mel Histon, and Dr Shauna dive deep into the signs doctors frequently miss, how dropping estrogen impacts your brain, and the honest, evidence-based truth about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) so you can finally get relief. If you have been feeling uncharacteristic anxiety, fatigue, or just not like yourself lately, this conversation is the validation and medical clarity you have been looking for. Topics Covered in This Episode: The "Zone of Chaos": What perimenopause actually is and when it starts. Brain Fog Explained: How dropping estrogen levels physically impact your brain health, memory, and cognition. The Hidden Symptoms: Why changing hormones lead to unexpected changes like body composition shifts and chin hairs. Demystifying Hormones and HRT: An honest, evidence-based look at the safety, side effects, and benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy. About Our Guest:Dr Shauna Watts is a respected Australian General Practitioner specializing in women's health, lifestyle medicine, and menopause management. She is passionate about empowering women with evidence-based education to navigate midlife changes with confidence and clarity. Connect with DR SHAUNA WATTS:  Website: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/  Dr Shauna's podcast 'All About You' - https://www.allaboutyoupod.com/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3YhnZ3pO6zaEOgFvIUo99b Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/all-about-you-with-dr-shauna-watts/id1720112408  Facebook  @YOUbyDrShaunaWattsNewcastle  Instagram @youbydrshaunawatts   Connect with MEL HISTON:  Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!  Instagram @melissahiston Instagram @heysoulsistapodcast Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6niLZqnSLAdilLmwzgWbgg?si=cfa5ec0db2154cdc Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hey-soul-sista-with-mel-histon/id1479778469 Website: heysoulsista.com  Website: gotyourbacksista.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    From Brain Fog to Chin Hairs: Navigating Perimenopause with Dr Shauna Watts
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Hey Soul Sista is the podcast for women navigating midlife, spiritual growth, healing, and life's biggest transitions. Hosted by Mel Histon, founder of Got Your Back Sista, each week you'll hear inspiring conversations with bestselling authors, health experts, psychologists, spiritual teachers, advocates, and extraordinary women who share their wisdom, life experiences, and powerful stories of transformation. Whether you're searching for deeper meaning, healing after loss or trauma, greater wellbeing, or the courage to reinvent yourself, Hey Soul Sista is here to remind you that you're not alone—and that your best chapter may still be ahead. Together we explore topics including: • Spirituality and spiritual awakening• Women's wellbeing and emotional health• Midlife reinvention and personal growth• Healing from trauma, grief and heartbreak• Intuition, mindfulness and resilience• Relationships and self-discovery• Near-death experiences and consciousness• Life purpose, courage and soulful living These are honest, uplifting conversations that will inspire you to think differently, reconnect with yourself, and embrace the woman you're becoming. If you're ready to live with more courage, joy, purpose and soul, you've found your community. New episodes every week. Because midlife isn't a crisis. It's an awakening.

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