Her Advantage

The Real Reason Your Relationships Aren’t Working This conversation with Christian ( Quality Relationships ) goes past the generic relationship advice and into the uncomfortable stuff: \> Why “love yourself first" is annoyingly... the answer and how to do that. \> The loyalty myth \> Why strong, intelligent people still choose partners they’d never recommend to their friends \> Ho...

In this short, solo episode I unpack one of my favourite quotes by Anaïs Nin — a line that has stuck with me since the first time I heard it and has continued to evolve with me ever since. “We don’t see the world as it is. We see the world as we are.” We talk about how this actually shows up in real life — the days when everything and everyone feels irritating, versus the days where nothing seems...

This conversation is for two kinds of people: The ones who love a little woo-woo deep dive but quietly use it to avoid reality aaaand the ones who don’t believe in any of it — astrology, energy, manifestation — and honestly just think it’s all a bit much. In this episode, I’m joined by Linda Willow Roberts for a grounded, practical conversation about how tools like astrology, Human Design, Lunar c...

2026: The Year of the Villain Let’s get one thing straight: this is not about being a dickhead. It’s about being done contorting yourself to keep everyone else comfortable. In this episode, Mel introduces 2026: The Year of the Villain and the five commandments that will probably offend your inner people-pleaser and quietly liberate the part of you that’s been exhausted from over-explaining, over-a...

At some point, the work, the identity or the path we’ve invested everything into stops feeling true. That’s the moment we whisper, “this isn’t it.” For Dr. Olivier, that moment came after a lifetime in science, from a microscope at eight years old to a PhD in molecular genetics until the lab no longer gave him meaning. In this conversation, we explore what happens when you leave convenience behind...

At ten years old, Shil Shanghavi was punched in the face because he couldn’t say his own name. That moment could have silenced him forever but instead, it sparked a lifelong journey in finding his voice. In this moving conversation with Shil, he reveals how stuttering shaped his resilience, why “good” is forgettable, and the brutal lessons he learned from humiliation, rejection, and failure on sta...

In this episode of This Isn’t It , I sit down with strength coach and podcast host Amy Bowe to talk about why women stay stuck despite doing “all the right things.” Amy shares why effort isn’t the issue — “women are strong, they’re capable, they’ve built amazing careers and families… but their physiology isn’t strong enough to hold the vision.” We dive into what she calls an elegant strategy — “si...

⚠️ Trigger warning: we talk about suicidal thoughts in this episode. This conversation with emotional intelligence coach Narita Bint goes deep into the messy middle between knowing “this isn’t it” and actually creating the life you want. She shares her story of battling depression and suicidal ideation while on the surface had a successful business and relationship.. and how learning to sit with h...

The podcast for the moments when the life you’ve built stops making sense. We’ve all hit that point — life that looks good on paper but feels hollow, the relationship that’s “fine” but quietly breaking you, the version of success that leaves you empty. This Isn’t It is where we go when pretending doesn’t work anymore. Honest conversations, sharp questions, and the unfiltered stories behind the mom...

We're back baby! It was an absolute intentional decision to hit pause on the pod. 2025 has been HUGE and we're only 4 months in. This pod is a little place setter, life update & naturally.. a little moment of reflection on what comes from prioritising personal goals. PLUS I want to introduce you to a piece of writing that I hope you'll find as moving as it did me. As always, let me know your t...

We’re diving into why so many women feel drained, even when they’re doing everything ‘right.’ This conversation is all about understanding your emotional and physical needs, balancing big goals without burning out, and why pushing through isn’t the answer. We also break down the difference between energy when it comes to handling life’s challenges. Plus, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look a...

Ever felt like the scale doesn’t tell the whole story? 🤔 Tune in to the Her Advantage podcast where Mel and Nyssa break down the journey from external validation to feeling powerful in your own skin. It's all about health, happiness, and smashing those self-doubt hurdles. In this episode of the Her Advantage podcast, host Mel is joined by Nyssa, a nutritionist and performance coach, to discuss em...

We're chatting to Jack Nesbitt, a strength and health coach, about his journey and approach to health, wellness + weight-loss. Jack + I have one biga** common belief; that integration of hobbies and values into a healthy lifestyle is vital for long term success. Jack has a rad background that eventually led him to being the coach he is today; he trained as a chef, has a love for golf + gaming but...

We welcome host of the Weight Loss for Women podcast, Kitty Blomfield , about her journey in the health and wellness industry. They discuss topics such as the importance of honoring and understanding one's body, the challenges of restrictive diets, and the impact of stress on women's health. Kitty shares her own experiences with dieting and extreme exercise, as well as her sister's journey through...

Let's talk about the overwhelming amount of burnout women experience, especially in women who have something genuine to offer their world. Burn out looks different for us all. Many of us find it difficult to embrace who we are, our point of difference and the niggling feelings that there could be another way to do things. In this episode I chat with Sam from Soulful Business Leadership about her p...

The emotional connection between a child + their parent, regardless of age, comes entangled with lots of feelings. Whether it's the relationship you have with your kids, or the one we have with our parents.. I guarantee there's some cobwebs we'd rather not look at. Louise Diesel is a life coach specialising in relationship dynamics looking at healing childhood and generational trauma. You might re...

In this episode Coach Mel chat's about the importance of taking control of your own health and understanding your body. She highlights that it is not our doctor's responsibility to educate us on our own body. For several reasons including: That women were excluded from scientific research until the 1970s, The lack of generational support and conversation about women's bodies The dynamic nature of...

In this episode, Mel interviews Sinead Haywood about her journey of self-discovery and overcoming PCOS. Sinead shares her experiences from being constantly stressed, exhausted, and unhappy in her corporate job, and how she struggled with health issues like PCOS, acne, and low energy. With Mel's guidance, Sinead learned to prioritize her values, make lifestyle changes, and embrace self-care. She st...

There's a huge difference between eating healthy + leveraging your resources. For a woman to feel fulfilled in both her body + mind, leveraging her resources is a vital piece. In this weeks solo-pisode we're chatting about 2 things: (1) The Taylor Swift song that's dangling me dangerously close into "Swifty" territory AND why, (2) What your resources are, why you should care + how to lev...

Going on the pill for most women helps them solve a problem.  But its not long until they start questioning if it really is the best option for optimal health.  The big issue is that when they do come off the pill, the problem they thought they solved re-appears.. if not worse.  Nutritionist, strength coach + hormone educator, Courtney Brown , never expected her post pill journey would lead her wh...

In a time when wearing all the hats its the done thing, what’s the secret to really makin’ sure each one get done well?  Business owner, parent, gym lover, valued family member, active in the local communities..  What’s in your hat collection?  Mel King is owner of [personal bias] one of the most welcoming Gym’s on the West Coast.  But depending on who you ask, the hat he wears might change.  So h...

As most new practitioners do, we study our craft to find the rules then set out to save the world. But one day after coming home exhausted from a big day in clinic, telling people to cut out milk from their diet all day, she read a blog about the nutritional benefits of dairy that changed her forever. Lydia Irving , Clinical Nutritionist, dynamic eating psychology coach + founder of Internal Insti...

Most women [in the western world] find our self-worth tied up in our level of productivity.  From inside our homes, to financial world + of course keepin’ up socially.  We often joke that there’s light at the end of the tunnel but if we’re being honest life is running us straight into the next tunnel.  What if there’s something familiar about the pain + chaos keeping us feeling like we’re always t...

If you've ever felt personally victimised by your body, this episode is for you. It's like the harder we work to feel good in our body, the more pushback we get. So, how long does it really take for a women to get to know her body? And start to actually feel good in it? Y'all, Meet Brooke. Brooke is an ex crossfit athlete who's helping women in the midlife (40's + 50's) take their body from fucked...

Self-care sustains success: Your Energy Deserves Attention Join Mel, Alex + Jess as they discuss sustainable ways to feel fkn good. This episode covers: Unusual ways comparison sneaks in The truth behind feeling judged Resistance to new information + what to do with it Women are already strong, but how can they feel stronger? 2024 retreat info. Don't forget to slide into our DM's with your fav tak...