Hey Soul Sista with Mel Histon

The female body is amazing. Conceiving, carrying and delivering a baby is one of the most extraordinary things a human can do. But it can take its toll physically, especially for our vaginas and pelvic region. But what's normal and what's not?  Founder of The Female Focus, Physiotherapist, Erin Cuskelly, talks through some common problems with Mel that women can have, how to mend them and to...

Going through life changes can feel super uncomfortable: starting a new job or finishing an old job, retiring, becoming an empty nester, new people in your team, a new boss at work, death in a family, world pandemics…. Sure, no one likes feeling uncomfortable, but it’s a big part of improving your performance, creativity and learning in the long run. However,...

Do you secretly fear that you're a fraud and that any moment, people will find out? We're hearing the term ‘impostor syndrome’ more frequently as increasing numbers of people realise that this affliction is silently sapping their confidence. It's characterised by not feeling good enough, by self-doubt and feeling like you are a fraud who is about to be discovered and found wa...

Mollie Gray is a very cool, soulful woman who has jammed more in her 30 young years than many of us ever dream of doing in a lifetime. Mollie spent the last 12 years as a soldier in the Australian Army, she’s an Afghanistan Veteran and former “Wallaroos” Australian rugby union player turned Fox Sports panellist, and sports commentator turned film-making student. Working in a...

Do you want a career change? Do you want to start your own business, or a side hustle? Do you want to slow down and have a simpler life, more in line with your values? Once an esteemed Sydney architect, Ruby Marsh , realised the life she was wanted was different from the life she was living, and so she made the decision to leave her high-flying career and start again in a totally new direction as...

For most people, their dreams remain just that. Dreams.  And then there are those that fearlessly seem to throw caution to the wind and back themselves to just go for it – screw it just do it! At the young age of 22, Taya Calder-Mason, is fearless and has already a trajectory for fame as director, a film-maker and founder of her own production company. From Newcastle to LA to Sydney, Ta...

Horrible Bosses! was one of our most downloaded podcasts so it's back! Just like the movie, having a horrible boss can be soul destroying and lead you to do unsavoury things. In this episode work out how to deal with horrible bosses and why those bosses really are so awful.  + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalm...

Have you ever had a yearning to leave your job and take the leap into starting your own business? The fabulous Alex Tempany shares her cool story of building an impressive 15-year corporate career in Marketing, before taking the leap to founding and growing her own business designing and hand crafting jewellery – Alex Tempany Jewelry. It’s an impressive journey that led her to Richard...

Named Citizen of the Year 2020, Michelle Faithfull, was honoured for her self-less and varied community activities – supporting people and charities through her volunteering and fundraising. But behind the quiet façade, is a tragic story of rebuilding her life after the death of her baby girl: a tragedy that has led Michelle to living an inspired life making the world a better place f...

Just like the ‘Bad Moms’ movie, this hilarious, ‘tongue-in-cheek’ episode is a shout out to moms who, during these crazy COVID times, are doing what they can to NOT lose their sanity. Here’s cheers to the ‘Bad Moms’! We may not want to say it out loud, but motherhood can be just plain hard at times. Special guests, radio presenter and podcaster, Mel Sarge,...

On an amazing career trajectory as a Chef, at two of the world’s top restaurants - The Ledbury and Bennelong, Jordan Hartley suddenly found herself unable to work and struggling with her declining mental health after suffering a workplace injury. Being told her career as a chef was over was a devastating blow to Jordan; however, it started her on a new journey of health, competitive body-bui...

The deadly threat of asthma will never be lost on Lenore Miller. Her precious son Ryan died from an asthma attack at age 19. Since Ryan’s death, Lenore has been an advocate for asthma awareness. Her role makes Ryan's death feel a little less futile. Lenore shares her deeply personal story of Ryan’s life and tragic death to assist in raising awareness of just how serious asthma can be i...

Lashes, sequins, spanx and hair removal! In this fun yet candid episode, drag queen, Timberlina shares how she was re-born in spectacular style in early 2017, and has become an iconic performer, entrepreneur and LGBTQIA advocate that is changing the world, one community at a time! + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista Podcast at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the nex...

At the age of 20, Emma Thomson experienced a psychotic breakdown and spent the best part of a year in and out of hospitals and mental institutions. Crippled with traumatic episodes of insanity, she became a ward of the state. A decade later, Emma’s life polarizes that of her past: she now lives a happy, heathy and whole life as a passionate business woman, and mother of three children. Emma...

In 2008, the Global Financial Crisis hit the Gold Coast, especially the construction industry and peoples’ businesses, families, hopes and dreams were destroyed. Inspirational speaker and business woman, Lisa Gill, shares her candid story of losing it all, moving from the glittery Gold Coast, to the small Hunter town of Muswellbrook for a second chance to start life again. + Follow Mel at @m...

Psychic medium, Rebecca Gibson, Energy Healer, Renee Longworth and Australian Idol Star and entertainer, Marty Worrall, join Mel to share spooky ghost encounters and try to explain what it all means! + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast +  www.thesistacode.com +  melissa@thesis...

Businesses small and large around the country have been crushed by the coronavirus crisis. Founder of Lissome , Australia’s largest female only gym, Nerida Bint, and business owner of Eight Recruitment , Nadene Barretto, get raw and real sharing how they were crushed by the coronavirus outbreak personally and professionally….and how they are fighting to keep their businesses alive, to...

Amber Moncrieff is a lawyer who established Hunter Plastic Surgery with her husband in 2009. As is a feminist, she believes women have the right to choose to make changes to their body, but in a safe and informed way. In this episode Amber, shares her journey to becoming is a multi-award winning business person, having accepted 19 awards for herself and the team during the 11 years running the cli...

Founder of  Synergie Skin  products, Terri Vinson, began her career as a biological scientist in immunology and microbiology, and as a senior science teacher. It wasn’t until her early forties that she took the risk to open her own skincare clinic in Melbourne. The clinic became the catalyst for formulating her own skincare range, which allowed her to marry her love for b...

In this time of global pandemic, fears about COVID-19 can take an emotional toll, especially if you already experience anxiety. But you’re not powerless. Special guest - Kaz Amos – provides some great tips to help you get through this stressful time. + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Si...

Energy Healer and Feng Shui, Renee Longworth, explains how energy affects our bodies, our mood and the buildings in which we dwell, and what we can do to shift energy….and spooky spirits! + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast +  www.thesistacode.com +  melissa@thesistacod...

Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced ‘The 5am Club’ concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity. In this episode, ‘Hey Soul Sista Podcast’ host, Mel Histon, (who...

“Many people are alive but don’t touch the miracle of being alive.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh. Do you find yourself just moving through the day-to-day motions lacking purpose and meaning? During this episode, adventurer and entrepreneur, Tammy Guest, and health and wellbeing expert, Lisa Mills, both share how they have found what lights them up in their 40s, which has set them on a whole...

The first music video Lara Lupish ever styled was for Nelly Furtado in ‘I’m Like a Bird’. With a double degree in Psychology and Education, but zero fashion experience, Lara found herself on music video and movies sets in Canada in her early 20s. She went on to build an incredible career in fashion and celebrity styling for movies, magazines and events, including her own magazine...

It used to be cool to be on the cover of Dolly growing up, but in the new world women are now admired for their kick arse accomplishments instead.  One woman who certainly fits the bill is Yasmin Border the creator of vegan organic bath brand The Soak Life. The products are beautiful lush and ethical and they’ve been featured in In Style, Woman’s Day, Marie Claire, Body + Soul and...