Hey Soul Sista with Mel Histon

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 episo...

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,...

What if the parts of yourself you've spent your whole life hiding are actually your greatest gifts? In this powerful episode of Hey Soul Sista, Mel Histon sits down with author, speaker and psychic medium Chezzi Denyer to explore the extraordinary story behind her new book, 'The Weird Little Girl Who Talked To Ghosts'. As a child, Chezzi experienced what she describes as communication with spirits...

After spending seven days in a coma with a rare and life-threatening form of bacterial meningitis, renowned neurosurgeon Dr Eben Alexander says he experienced a reality beyond this world—one that challenged everything he thought he knew about life, death and consciousness. Before his near-death experience, Dr Eben was a respected brain surgeon who believed consciousness was created entirely...

What if healing isn't about becoming someone new, but remembering who you've always been? In this deeply soulful and thought-provoking conversation, Melissa sits down with psychotherapist, trauma therapist and author Naomi Sirio to explore the connection between healing, spirituality and the journey back to self. Drawing on more than two decades of therapeutic practice and the insights from her ne...

Do you ever feel like life has become one long to-do list? In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, host, Mel Histon, sits down with organisation expert, podcast host and founder of Beautifully Organised, Marissa Roberts, for a heartfelt conversation about simplifying life, creating space for yourself and learning to nurture your own wellbeing. Together they explore why so many women struggle to switch...

From foster care and homelessness to becoming a powerful advocate for vulnerable young people — this is an unforgettable conversation about resilience, healing, and turning pain into purpose. In this deeply moving episode of Hey Soul Sista, host Mel Histon, sits down with physiotherapist, youth advocate, and ultramarathon runner Natalia Hogan to talk about the childhood trauma that shaped he...

Why do we keep attracting the same relationships… repeating the same patterns… and choosing what feels familiar, even when it hurts? In this episode of  Hey Soul Sista , I sit down with Amy Nobile Messing  to explore the hidden patterns that shape how we love, choose, and connect in modern life. We go far beyond dating and relationships into the deeper layers of human behav...

Have you ever had that gut feeling… that quiet inner knowing… that whisper telling you something needs to change—but you ignored it? What if that wasn’t “just a feeling”… what if it was your soul trying to get your attention? In this deeply powerful episode of Hey Soul Sista , I sit down with breathwork facilitator, counsellor, educator and soulful guid...

What really happens in the final moments of life? In this moving episode of Hey Soul Sista , Mel sits down with death doula, plant medicine practitioner and spiritual guide, Kat Courtney, to explore what she has witnessed after sitting with people as they transition from life to death. Kat shares extraordinary insights from more than two decades working with dying patients, near-death experiences,...

A tragic event in our hometown of Newcastle has sparked a much bigger conversation about the world we are living in. In this episode of Hey Soul Sista , host, Mel Histon, is joined by writer and social commentator Alex Morris to explore one of the most complex questions of our time: Are we becoming safer… or slowly giving away our freedom? After the devastating loss of a young man on Beaumo...

What happens when the life you’ve built over decades begins to fall apart? In this deeply moving episode of Hey Soul Sista , I sit down with acclaimed author and journalist Karina Machado — the writer behind the beloved books Spirit Sisters , Where Spirits Dwell , and Love Never Dies . For years, Karina has dedicated her work to exploring extraordinary real-life stories of spiritual ex...

After sharing Melissa Demery’s deeply moving story, two weeks ago, something unexpected happened… Hundreds of you reached out — sharing your own experiences of loss, connection, and moments that felt impossible to explain. Stories of sensing your loved ones, dreaming of them, feeling their presence… and knowing, somehow, they were still with you. In this follow-up episode...

What if the people we love never really leave? In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Hey Soul Sista , Mel Histon sits down with psychic medium Barbra Banner to explore what really happens after we die — and how those on the other side may still be guiding, protecting, and communicating with us. Barbra shares how her psychic abilities awakened later in life through a series of unexpla...

This is one of the most tender and powerful conversations I've ever shared on Hey Soul Sista. My childhood friend, Melissa Demery, is a mother, dietician, and the heart behind the charity Charlie’s Run for Kids — but before anything else, she is Charlie Carr’s mum. Charlie was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at just eight months old and spent her entire life courageously battling ca...

We all say it: “I was so triggered.” But what’s actually happening in our brain, body, and nervous system when that wave hits? In this deeply honest and practical conversation, host Mel Histon, sits down with psychologist Kaz Amos to unpack the science and the soul of emotional triggers — why they happen, where they come from, and how we can finally heal them. Mel shares po...

In this empowering episode, host Mel Histon and her guests, dive into why so many women hold back their voices—and why fear of judgment shouldn’t stop you from speaking up. Join Mel, Jamie Abbott and Alex Morris to explore: Real stories of courage, authenticity, and speaking your truth How societal pressures and “middle-age judgment” impact women Practical advice for overco...

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of  Hey Soul Sista , Mel Histon sits down with domestic violence advocate Tabitha Acret . In 2022, Tabitha’s daughter Mackenzie Anderson was brutally murdered by her former partner in an act of domestic violence. Mackenzie was just 21 years old. In the aftermath of unimaginable grief, Tabitha has turned her pain into purpose — becoming a...

Meet Shelton Wilder — a powerhouse Los Angeles real estate agent, founder of Wilder Women Networking , and the fearless leader of a thriving all-female team. She’s a mum of two boys, proudly sober for over 15 years, and someone who has completely rebuilt her life from the ground up. From launching a clothing line and appearing on Shark Tank to hitting rock bottom with bankruptcy and re...

What happens when the title goes away? Who are you when the spotlight shifts? In this deeply honest episode of Hey Soul Sista , host Mel Histon, sits down with Nuatali Nelmes , who served ten years as Lord Mayor of Newcastle, to explore leadership, resilience, and identity beyond public office. Nuatali shares what it was like leading a city through intense pressure and public scrutiny while raisin...

So many women reach midlife and feel like their bodies have suddenly changed the rules. You’re eating the same. Moving the same. Doing what always worked — and yet the weight won’t shift. Or it comes back faster than ever. And too often, the message women receive is that they simply aren’t trying hard enough. In this episode of Hey Soul Sista , host Mel Histon, sits down wi...

What does it take for a 19-year-old to take over her family ranch, navigate grief, and find purpose in a disconnected world? In this episode of Hey Soul Sista , Mel Histon sits down with Cloe Parker — rancher, owner of Parker Pastures, and author of Connected Cowgirl . Cloe shares her journey from a young woman thrust into responsibility after her mother became ill, to building a thriving fa...

Feeling stuck? Even when everything looks “fine” on the outside? You’re not alone. Many women are outwardly successful but inwardly trapped in old stories, patterns, and beliefs that silently hold them back.  In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, I’m talking with Suzy Jacobs, coach, speaker, and founder of Bold Mind Moves, about how to uncover the stories we inherit, iden...

Many women grow up believing it’s their job to keep everyone else happy — to be the good girl , the peacekeeper, the one who doesn’t rock the boat. But what if that belief is the very thing keeping you exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from yourself? In this episode of Hey Soul Sista , host, Mel Histon, is joined by psychologist Kaz Amos for a deep, compassionate conversatio...

What becomes possible when you start trusting your intuition, your inner guidance? In this powerful episode, Australia’s most sought-after psychic medium Jackie Gillies shares with host, Mel Histon, how intuition, healing, and soul-led transformation can change your life. Many of you will recognise Jackie from The Real Housewives of Melbourne and The Amazing Race , but this conversation goes...