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‘Hey Soul Sista’, let’s do this crazy life as best we can! Melissa Histon, founder ofThe Sista Code community andGot Your Back Sista charity, leads a series of conversations with various public figures, thought-leaders and real women who all have stories and life lessons to share. Mel keeps the conversation real, and explores the success, failures, learnings and insights from incisive humans on how to live a happier, joyful and productive life
- 167 - Living in Alignment with Cathy Burke
Would you like to live a more soulful life? This episode of ‘Hey Soul Sista’, explores the depths of human experience and uncover the paths to a more meaningful and enriched life – a soulful life. Special guest, Cathy Burke, discusses her journey towards connecting with soul, reflecting on her coaching, book launch, and experiences leading The Hunger Project. She shares insights on the two stages of life and the importance of aligning with your soul's calling. Cathy and Mel explore the shift from external validation to soulful fulfillment, the process of soulful evolution, and the impact of nature, meditation, and soulful music on the soul, as well as the upcoming retreat in September.
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Sun, 23 Jun 2024 - 166 - A journey into midlife with Laura Jackel and Melanie Sargeant
This episode of ‘Hey Soul Sista’ touches on topics such as divorce, motherhood, grief, and finding joy in nature. Special guests - Laura Jackel, from the Change Podcast, and, Melanie Sargeant, from Newcastle Podcast Station and NHM I Got it From My Mummas Podcast - join host, Melissa Histon, as they delve into the experience that is midlife. Melissa, Laura and Melanie discuss midlife experiences and changes, including career shifts, health challenges, body changes, and personal growth. They also dive into their own experiences and offer advice to their younger selves. Laura gives insight also into her podcast The Change, which focuses on women in midlife and their stories of change. As they ponder their lives so far they stress the importance of setting boundaries, surrounding oneself with supportive people, and practicing gratitude to enrich your experience day to day. Listen to The Change Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-change/id1722570520
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Sun, 16 Jun 2024 - 165 - When change is what's needed for a happier life
Changes and transitions in life are inevitable. Each change we encounter presents an opportunity for growth, a chance to redefine ourselves and our paths. But navigating these transitions can often feel daunting, uncertain, and overwhelming. Throughout this episode, guest, Alexandra Joy, with host, Mel Histon, will explore the common threads that weave through the fabric of change: the fear of the unknown, the courage to let go of the familiar, and the resilience to embrace what lies ahead.
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Mon, 10 Jun 2024 - 164 - Exploring healthy vs unhealthy relationships
We’re biologically programmed to be in a relationship… but what we really want, and need,
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relationship looks like, how to recognise if you’re in an unhealthy or abusive relationship,
what to do if you think you are in a toxic or abusive relationship – featuring special guests Jo
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Tue, 04 Jun 2024 - 163 - How to find a loving, soulful relationship…with yourself and others
In this episode of ‘Hey Soul Sista’, Mel and guest, Nerida Bint, explore emotional intelligence and how it can empower your journey towards self-discovery, fulfilment and cultivating a loving, soulful relationship with yourself and others.
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Sun, 26 May 2024 - 162 - What to do if it’s seems like he’s not into you!
Relationships can be a source of joy, fulfilment, and companionship, but for some people they can also bring uncertainty, doubt, and heartache. It's not uncommon to find yourself questioning the dynamics of your relationship, especially when you start to notice subtle shifts in your partner's behaviour. Relationship and Sexual Health Counsellor, Gabrielle Lawrie, shares with host, Mel Histon, her insights, wisdom, and practical advice to help you navigate this challenging terrain with clarity and confidence.
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Sun, 19 May 2024 - 161 - How to cultivate resilience and why it’s important
Whether you're facing a personal crisis, navigating a major life transition, or simply looking to build your resilience muscles for whatever lies ahead, join host, Mel Histon, and guest, Kaz Amos, as we embark on this journey to discover the power of resilience and why it's more important now than ever before.
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Sun, 05 May 2024 - 160 - What’s going on in the world? Finding beauty in the shadows and love in the fear and hate!
It feels as though we are living in a world filled with uncertainty, fear, and chaos – global conflicts, war, Trump, poverty and increasing violence. In this episode of ‘Hey Soul Sista’, Mel Histon and guest, psychic-medium, Rebecca Gibson, explore the currents of energy that shape our world and the profound insights that can be gleaned from embracing the darkness as well as the light. Rebecca shares her perspectives on finding beauty amidst the chaos, cultivating love in the face of fear, and navigating the complexities of the human experience with grace and resilience.
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Sun, 28 Apr 2024 - 159 - Unveiling creativity for the soul with Lottie Consalvo
Lottie Consalvo is not just an internationally renowned artist; she's a visionary whose work transcends boundaries and challenges perceptions. With a unique blend of emotion, vulnerability, and raw authenticity, Lottie's art speaks to the soul, inviting us to explore the depths of our humanity and the mysteries of existence. In this episode of ‘Hey Soul Sista’, Lottie unveils her creative journey, from her early inspirations to the evolution of her distinctive style and gives insights into how we can all find our creative vision and voice!
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Sun, 21 Apr 2024 - 158 - Stepping into the unknown with Alex Morris
Embarking on a journey not only allows us to explore our surroundings but also unlocks the door to understanding our inner selves. In this special episode of ‘Hey Soul Sista’, journalist, speaker, adventurer, yogi and music festival organiser - Alex Morris - shares stories of her recent solo adventure around the southern states of the USA, and the transformative power of stepping into the unknown.
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Sun, 14 Apr 2024 - 157 - How to control your mind so you can do anything!
We all have the ability to grow, change and improve. Your personal beliefs and view of the world have a profound impact on your happiness, success, and overall well-being. In this episode, guest and mindset coach, Lisa Gill, shares her secrets into the powerful realm of mastering your mind, so that you can do anything…and hopefully live your best life!
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Sun, 07 Apr 2024 - 156 - It’s time for Sex with Gabby and Mel
It’s all out on the table this episode of Hey Soul Sista Podcast! Sex Therapist, Gabrielle Lawrie, is back
in the studio with host, Mel Histon, dispelling myths about sex and answering sex questions sent in
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Sun, 07 Apr 2024 - 155 - The Ultimate Girl’s Talk Fertility, Contraception, Hormones and… Apps
In this fun and informative episode of Hey Soul Sista Podcast, Mel Histon and her guests, Alex Morris and Emmalee Ford, get raw and real about women’s’ fertility, changing hormones and the impact contraceptives have on our bodies. What impacts our fertility? Is it better to use a diaphragm or the pill? Why are women considered geriatric at 35? These questions and so many more are answered in this episode.
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Sun, 31 Mar 2024 - 154 - What is the Law of Attraction and how does it actually work
Simply put, the Law of Attraction is the ability to attract into our lives whatever we are focusing on. It is believed that regardless of age, nationality, or religious belief, we are all susceptible to the laws which govern the Universe, including the Law of Attraction. It is the Law of Attraction that uses the power of the mind to translate whatever is in our thoughts and materialize them into reality. In the episode of Hey Soul Sista, Mel chats with Alexandra Joy and Rebecca Gibson about how to harness the Law of Attraction to live our best lives.
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Sun, 25 Feb 2024 - 153 - Starting life over…with another woman
In this heartfelt episode, ‘Human Experience’ Founder/CEO and mother of three, Nic McClanahan, shares the intimate story of her marriage breakdown from her husband …. and meeting the love of her life: another woman, Lisca. Nic candidly shares the emotional journey of beginning her life again with Lisca, and all she has learned along the way.
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Sun, 18 Feb 2024 - 152 - Change your morning, change your life with the 5am Club
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 is a prolific night owl and sleepy head) is ‘persuaded’ by 5AM Club converts, Belinda Smith and Nadene Barretto, to change her morning ‘non-routine’ to embrace the rituals and benefits of joining the 5AM Club. YOU can learn all about the revolutionary morning routine and decide for yourself if you should join the Club.
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Sun, 11 Feb 2024 - 151 - How to rebuild after losing it all
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.
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Sun, 04 Feb 2024 - 150 - Love vs Fear How to get let love rule your life and control your fear
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross said people are only capable of two emotions – love and fear. All positive emotions come from love and all negative emotions from fear. From love flows happiness, contentment, peace and joy. From fear comes anger, hate, anxiety and guilt. They are opposites. If we are in fear, we are not in a place of love. When we are in love, then we are not in a place of fear.
In this episode, special guest, Rebecca Gibson, and Host, Mel Histon, discuss the difference between our Love and Fear and how we can make the switch from living a fearful life to a more loving one.
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Sun, 28 Jan 2024 - 149 - The Secret to Her Soulful Success – Michelle Bowditch
Michelle Bowditch is a powerhouse businesswoman, in-demand business strategist, podcast expert, speaker, and event chairperson. She who works with global brands who seek out her advice and is the CEO of the Australian Assembly of Administrators (formerly Australian Admin Awards) and the multi-award-winning consulting agency Door20a. In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, Michelle shares her personal story to growing a corporate career and her journey to establishing successful business and how to live a fulfilling and successful life according to our own values!
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Sun, 23 Apr 2023 - 148 - The Stories we tell ourselves
As humans, we are wired to create narratives that help us make sense of the world around us and our place in it. These stories shape our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours, and can have a profound impact on our lives – good and bad!
In this episode, host, Mel Histon, with guests Charlotte Thaarup and Kate Histon, will explore the different types of stories we tell ourselves and discuss how these stories shape our identities and influence our perceptions of reality. We'll also examine the power of stories to inspire and motivate us, as well as their potential to limit us and hold us back. We'll explore how we can harness the positive aspects of storytelling to create more fulfilling and meaningful lives, and break free from negative stories that may be holding us back.
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Sun, 16 Apr 2023 - 147 - Establishing and holdling true to your personal boundaries
Boundaries are the limits we set for ourselves and others in terms of what we are willing to accept and tolerate in different situations. They are an essential component of maintaining our mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and yet, many of us struggle with setting and enforcing them. In this episode, host – Mel Histon – and special guest – Dr Rickie Elliot - discuss personal boundaries, why they matter, and how to establish them in various contexts, from friendships and romantic relationships to work and family dynamics. We'll be sharing personal stories, insights, and practical tips that you can use to enhance your self-awareness and strengthen your relationships. So, if you're ready to learn more about personal boundaries, then let's get started!
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Sun, 09 Apr 2023 - 146 - Ice bathing and cold water swimming – does it really help your health?
Around the world, the practices of Ice bathing and the Wim Hof method have exploded in popularity with many health benefits of both. In this episode, Mel Histon and Mel Sarge discuss the practices with Gene Kelly - a holistic health expert , spiritual truth seeker and Master Breathwork Instructor - and Nadene Barretto - a cold water swimming and Wim Hof convert - about the many health benefits of this practice, from improved circulation and metabolism to increased mental resilience and even longevity. Join us for this episode as we dive into these frigid waters for an exploration of the healing power of ice bathing and cold water swimming.
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Sun, 02 Apr 2023 - 145 - My body my choice?
Around the world, many people are still reeling from the recent decision by the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade, so that states may now make it illegal to obtain or perform an abortion.
In this Hey Soul Sista episode, journalist, Alexandra Morris, talks about growing up in the Southern States in America – on the Bible Belt – her journey to Australia, and what it’s like being a liberal woman watching the political and social changes in her home country – the States - over the last few years – including the overturning of Roe vs Wade: a ruling diminishes the self-ownership of all women.
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Sun, 26 Mar 2023 - 144 - Meditation - the secret to relieving stress, tension and improving digestion
Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health. You can also use it to relax and cope with stress by refocusing your attention on something calming. Meditation can help you learn to stay centred and keep inner peace.
In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, Yogi, Author, and Speaker, Meg Linton, talks through how to meditate, why meditation is integral to your health and finding inner joy!
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Sun, 19 Mar 2023 - 143 - Braving the wilderness to start your own business
Hey Soul Sista, we live in a period time where are seeing the rise in women entrepreneurship – did you now that two-thirds of new businesses created in Australia in the past decade have been founded by women. Even in light of these crazy COVID times, it seems women are certainly taking the brave step to creating and growing their own business.
So have you ever had a yearning to leave your job and take the leap into starting your own business? Business woman and entrepreneur, Holly Martin, knows what it’s like to build a business (or two!).She is the Managing Director; Chief Marketer at The Marketing GP and has also founded a number of other businesses in the last decade, ranging from product-based businesses to for-purpose to
media.In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, she shares some of her business and life lessons and inspire all you wonderful entrepreneurial women!
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Sun, 12 Mar 2023 - 142 - Are you having a Spiritual Awakening?
You may have heard people talk of having ‘spiritual awakenings’ and how they can lead to more enlightened (dare we say) people. But what does a spiritual awakening really mean, and what does it actually entail? Spiritual awakenings can be unnerving at first, as they often cause us to grapple with questions like, Who am I, and why am I here? But there can also be a certain element of wonder and excitement when we find ourselves suddenly feeling very much alive.
In this episode of Hey Soul Sista podcast, Mel discusses with psychic medium, Rebecca Gibson, what a spiritual awakening actually mean, how do you know if you are on the journey, how do you know when you are awake!
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Mon, 06 Mar 2023 - 141 - How to experience authentic pleasure
Would you like some more pleasure in your life? In this episode of Hey Soul Sista podcast, Mel and her co-host, Dr Emmalee Ford, chat with qualified sex educator, Abby Herrick, about connecting with our bodies and pleasure!
Abby, the founder of Pleasure and Peach, challenges the status quo and talks openly about female pleasure, sexual anatomy, benefits of solo sex, closing the orgasm gap, and how to have more authentic, pleasurable partnered sex!
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Sun, 26 Feb 2023 - 140 - Author Susan Francis on ‘The Love that Remains: an extraordinary memoir about secrets, life’s shocking twists and unconditional love.’
After twenty years spent searching for her biological parents, 52-year-old Susan Francis, unexpectedly met the great love of her life - a goldminer named Wayne Francis: a gentle giant of a man, who promises Susan the world.Two years later, they throw in their jobs, marry and sell everything they own, embarking on an incredible adventure, to start a new life in the romantic city of Granada, where they learn Spanish and enjoy too much tapas. In love, and enthralled by the splendour of a European springtime, the pair treasure every moment together.Until a shocking series of events alters everything. Everyone has a story, but not all of us the courage or willingness to share their story and life learnings with the world.
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Sun, 13 Nov 2022 - 139 - How to overcome overwhelm
Do you have so much on your plate that you’re feeling overwhelmed and stressed?
Do you sometimes feel you’ll never get through your list of priorities? Or that you’re constantly reacting to someone else’s requests?
When you’re overwhelmed or working from a place of anxiety, it’s difficult to make the best decisions for your career, your family or your people. It can actually stunt your professional growth and keep you stuck – especially when your wheels are turning day in and day out. It can also prevent you from enjoying your days the way you otherwise could. In this episode, yogi and business coach, Alexandria Joy, and host, Mel Histon, look at the causes of modern-day overwhelm and steps we can put in place to live a calm, peaceful life!
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Sun, 06 Nov 2022 - 138 - Relationship red flags and dealbreakers
Relationships are a necessary part of healthy living: from acquaintances to romances, they have the potential to enrich and add enjoyment to our life. However, some relationships may cause discomfort, and sometimes even harm if a partner becomes abusive.
In this episode, Got Your Back Sista counsellor, Kaz Amos, and Jo-Anne Buckingham, and Hey Soul Sista host, Mel Histon, discuss the warning signs, the ‘red flags’, that you can look out for that may be an indication of an abusive partner. This is an educational episode and a must listen for all women and their teenage daughters.
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Sun, 30 Oct 2022 - 137 - How does it work Using EMDR therapy to treat trauma and PTSD
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is a powerful psychological treatment that is used to treat PTSD and psychotic symptoms that arise from trauma. EMDR Therapy has a positive effect on how the brain processes information. Following an EMDR Therapy session, the person no longer relives the trauma. They still recall that an incident happened, but it no longer feels upsetting. In this episode, qualified EMDR practitioner, Tracy Lynch, explains what the therapy is, how the therapy works and when it is best used to treat patients.
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Sun, 23 Oct 2022 - 136 - The secrets to Cathy Feenan’s success!
In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, #1 Best Selling Author, Ted Talk Speaker and Mindset Coach, Cathy Feenan, shares her simple steps to creating prosperity in all areas of your personal and professional life - according to our own values!
Learn how altering your self-talk can transform your inner and outer worlds for the better.
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Sun, 16 Oct 2022 - 135 - Narcissists in the workplace
Narcissists can be hard to spot on first glance, the reason being that narcissists can be very charming, charismatic, and confident. They can also be manipulative, jealous, have an excessive need for admiration, disregard for others; feelings, an inability to handle any criticism and a sense of entitlement…oh and they can be covertly nasty!
In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, special guest, Dr Ricki Leigh Elliot, talk about the danger of narcissists in the workplace and what we can do to protect ourselves!
Learn how altering your self-talk can transform your inner and outer worlds for the better.
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Sun, 09 Oct 2022 - 134 - The Invisible Woman and why ‘ageing’ is the new ‘ism’
Do you ever feel invisible? People say that growing older is a privilege and yet it seems as though so many of us try to fight aging: both men and especially women. Even though we all age, research
shows that it is women, not men, who face ageism. In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, host, Mel Histon, and special guest, Charlotte Thaarup, discuss why it is that ageism is increasingly hitting home for so many vibrant, talented women, and what we can do about it!
Learn how altering your self-talk can transform your inner and outer worlds for the better.
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Sun, 02 Oct 2022 - 133 - How to grow your psychic abilities
Have you ever wanted to develop or grow your psychic abilities? They say that everyone has the potential to be psychic, you just need to learn how to tap into and grow them! In this episode, special guest, Rebecca Gibson, and Host, Mel Histon, discusses just that – how you can become psychic!
Learn how altering your self-talk can transform your inner and outer worlds for the better.
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Sun, 25 Sep 2022 - 132 - How to transform your inner thoughts and live an empowered, joyful life!
Are you sick of letting your negative self-talk, you inner critic, rule your life? What if you could change your inner voice to one that is kind, caring and supportive of YOU? Imagine what you could achieve and how wonderful life would be!
After almost three decades of disordered eating, poor mental health and low self-esteem, Meg Linton was at her wits' end. Something needed to change.In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, Meg, discusses her new book Watch YA Language, shares the renowned BE HERE method that empowered her to deal with past hurts, rewire her internal dialogue and reclaim her life.
Learn how altering your self-talk can transform your inner and outer worlds for the better.
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Sun, 18 Sep 2022 - 131 - How to start healing with post-traumatic growth
We all experience trauma and tragedy at some time in our lives, which has the potential for long-term stress and emotional wounds. Yet some people seem to progress in life, after trauma, happy, content even, and not in a way that suggests they are burying their feelings or minimising their pain.
Experiencing positive transformation after trauma is known as post-traumatic growth.
People who experience post-traumatic growth may experience a new appreciation for life, new-found personal strength, see an improvement in their relationships, see new possibilities in life, and undergo spiritual changes.
In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, special guests, Kaz Amos and Kate Histon, and host, Mel Histon, look at why and how some people experience such profound positive changes after enduring something terrible and yet others may struggle.
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Sun, 11 Sep 2022 - 130 - Your hero’s journey and how to live heroically
A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. Most days, most of us don’t feel heroic. Just getting through our routines can seem like a mean feat. Anyone can become a hero, on purpose or even accidentally. But it involves a painful evolution that is a prerequisite to greatness. This is the hero’s journey - a 12 step journey, that begins with a call to adventure, a challenge or quest that presents itself to an ordinary person in the ordinary world. You could be a hero! In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, guest, Charlotte Thaarup, and host, Mel Histon, discuss ‘The Hero’s’ Journey’. Why is the hero's journey important? The hero's journey demonstrates that change is possible for everyone. It shows us that an ordinary person can overcome great adversity and defeat their enemies or fears. With some help, they can affect the world in some way.
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Sun, 04 Sep 2022 - 129 - Five signs your dating or living with a narcissist!
The term narcissism often gets thrown around, but it can be hard to pinpoint if you're actually dating a narcissist. Narcissists can be hard to spot on first glance. The reason so many people have trouble identifying narcissists when they first start dating is because of how charming, charismatic, and confident they are.
Counsellor Kaz Amos, and ‘Hey Soul Sista’ host and CEO of ‘Got Your Back Sista’ charity, Mel Histon, talk about the danger of dating or living with a narcissist and five signs to look out for!
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Sun, 17 Apr 2022 - 128 - ‘Shining’ with fabulous psychic to the stars, Jackie Gillies!
Do you believe in the spiritual realm? Psychic to the stars and television personality, Jackie Gillies, shares her experiences as a talented psychic, insights she has learned from the spirit realm, how to tune in and listen to your intuition, and Shine It Up to live our best lives.
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Sun, 10 Apr 2022 - 127 - Show me the money! Manifesting money, relationships and all the awesome things i
Master manifestor, wife and mother of three, and self-made millionaire, Denise Duffield-Thomas, de-bunks unrealistic myths about manifesting and shares the steps we can take to actually harness the Law of Attraction and create an amazing life with all the good stuff we want to achieve!
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Sun, 03 Apr 2022 - 126 - Jaded How to find joy in life again!
“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 new path of joyful living and adventure. Listen in as they share their tips on how you can find what lights you up too!
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Sun, 27 Mar 2022 - 125 - How to rebuild after losing it all
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.
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Sun, 20 Mar 2022 - 124 - BREAKING THE BIAS – SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY EPISODE 2022
This special International Women’s Day episode is brought to you by the Lake Mac Women’s Sports Festival – Friday 11 March to Sunday 13 March 2022 - three whole days of celebrating women in sport!
To book, head to www.lakemac.com.au/WomenSportFestival or just google ‘Women’s Sport Festival’ to book!
There will be something for everyone: a networking breakfast; two sport symposium days with exceptional keynote speakers including Sam Poolman and Kerri Pottharst; and a family open day with stalls, autograph signings, live music, food trucks and sport games and clinics, including a netball masterclass with Sam Poolman! The kids are going to love it!
In this special International Women’s Day (IWD) episode of Hey Soul Sista, four accomplished women who are leading the way for others in their communities, discuss the state of the world right now for women, inequalities girls and women face around the world in context of this year’s IWD theme – Break the Bias!
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- Mayor Kay Fraser – the Mayor of Lake Macquarie
- Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes – Lord Mayor of Newcastle
- Lesa Mason – the first female President of rugby union club, the Hamilton Hawks
- Charlotte Thaarup – Founder of The Mindfulness Clinic, International Speaker and Author and Mindfulness Guru.
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Sun, 27 Feb 2022 - 123 - Lady startups and how we can support women to rise in business
We talk all the time about the importance of women supporting women in business, but how do we do that? In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, business founders, Lara Lupish - Façon Magazine, and Nadene Barretto - Eight Recruitment, share their business creation and growth journeys, the ‘famous’ women who personally helped them along the way, and their lessons and learnings.
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Sun, 20 Feb 2022 - 122 - Toxic Positivity
We all know that having a positive outlook on life is good for your mental well-being. The problem is that life isn’t always positive. We all deal with painful emotions and experiences.
Those emotions, while often unpleasant, are important and need to be felt and dealt with openly and honestly.
Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how dire or difficult a situation is, people should maintain a positive mindset. It’s a ‘good vibes only’ approach to life. And while there are benefits to being an optimist and engaging in positive thinking, toxic positivity instead rejects difficult emotions in favour of a cheerful, often falsely positive, facade.
In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, host, Mel Histon, pull sthat apart with very special guest the fabulous and very soulful sista – Efia Sulter!
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Sun, 13 Feb 2022 - 121 - How to Silence Your Inner Critic and Amplify Your Confidence
We all have two voices inside us. There’s the one that is nurturing and uplifting—the voice that empowers us to lean into what we love, of confidence, encouragement, and possibility.
Then there’s the one that is critical and discouraging—the voice that weighs us down like gravity, rendering us incapable of growing into who we are ought to become. That second voice is your inner critic. And it’s a form of self-sabotage—it’s holding you back from seeing the change you want to create in your life.
In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, special guest, Dr Ricki Leigh Elliot, talks about our inner critic: where it comes from, the impact that it has on our lives, how we can silence it and amplify our confidence!
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Sun, 06 Feb 2022 - 120 - How to live a fulfilling and successful life according to our own values!
What does success look like for you? In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, one of Australia’s leading experts on success, belief, conviction, and commitment – Christina Joy – discusses with Mel how we can live a fulfilling and successful life according to our own values!
Christina knows that once an individual has discovered their own pathway to success, this mastery creates a ripple effect that improves the quality of culture, results, incomes and long-term profitability of our businesses.
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Tue, 01 Feb 2022 - 119 - Love, sex and open relationships with Cindra Banks
In this episode we are talking relationships and sex – and delving into open relationships, polyamory, and communicating your desires with special guest Cindra Banks!
Cindra works with women to help them learn to develop a better relationship with themselves and others - to live their happiest, healthiest and most aligned life. She also helps people to show up as their fully expressed selves and have better and more connected sex with their partners. You will love this candid episode with plenty of tips on how to spice up your sex life, improve your relationships both with your partner and yourself.
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Sun, 23 Jan 2022 - 118 - How to heal from trauma
Though there are many definitions of trauma, it is generally understood that traumatic events are situations that threaten your life, sense of safety, or that of someone around you. Everyone responds to trauma differently and there is no ‘right’ way to respond. However, being exposed to trauma can have a wide range of effects on mental and physical health and long-term effects on the person’s well-being. In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, special guest, Kaz Amos, discuss with Mel the different types of trauma, the impact of trauma on a person’s wellbeing and how we can heal from trauma.
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Sun, 16 Jan 2022 - 117 - Love vs Fear: How to get let love rule your life and control your fear
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross said people are only capable of two emotions – love and fear. All positive emotions come from love and all negative emotions from fear. From love flows happiness, contentment, peace and joy. From fear comes anger, hate, anxiety and guilt. They are opposites. If we are in fear, we are not in a place of love. When we are in love, then we are not in a place of fear.
In this episode, special guest, Rebecca Gibson, and Host, Mel Histon, discuss the difference between our Love and Fear and how we can make the switch from living a fearful life to a more loving one.
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Sun, 09 Jan 2022 - 116 - Why your mindset matters with Cathy Burke
Your mindset is a set of beliefs that shape how you make sense of the world and yourself. It influences how you think, feel, and behave in any given situation. As a visionary leader in The Hunger Project, Cathy Burke learned the remarkable truth about the power of mindsets.
No matter what situation or circumstance we face, whether we are in a third world village or a global organisation, our ability to harness mindsets to overcome enormous challenges is remarkably uniform.
In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, Cathy discusses with Mel why our mindset is so important, the impact it has on our lives and others, and how we can change it if we wish!
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Sun, 02 Jan 2022 - 115 - Perimenopause: Q&A with Dr Em and Dr Rodger
Have you been having night sweats, trouble sleeping or unusual period cycles? You couldbe experiencing perimenopausal! In this episode, fertility loss expert - Dr Emmalee Ford, and Laureate Professor in Endocrinology, Dr Rodger Smith, talk about the various signs and symptoms of perimenopause, and answer Perimenopause questions sent in by Hey Soul Sista listeners.
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Sun, 26 Dec 2021 - 114 - Sex with Gabby, Mel and Mel
It’s all out on the table this episode of Hey Soul Sista Podcast! Sex Therapist, Gabrielle Lawrie, is back in the studio with host, Mel Histon, and co-host, Mel Sargeant, dispelling myths about sex and answering sex questions sent in by Hey Soul Sista listeners. Get ready to for a bit of sex education…and some fun!
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Sun, 19 Dec 2021 - 113 - Timberlina A Star is Born
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!
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Sun, 05 Dec 2021 - 112 - Five signs your dating or living with a narcissist!
The term narcissism often gets thrown around, but it can be hard to pinpoint if you're actually dating a narcissist. Narcissists can be hard to spot on first glance. The reason so many people have trouble identifying narcissists when they first start dating is because of how charming, charismatic, and confident they are.
Counsellor and psychotherapist, Kaz Amos, and ‘Hey Soul Sista’ host and CEO of ‘Got Your Back Sista’ charity, Mel Histon, talk about the danger of dating or living with a narcissist and five signs to look out for!
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Sun, 28 Nov 2021 - 111 - Buddhism for Beginners with Charlotte Thaarup
Have you ever wanted to know more about how to practice Buddhism? For anyone who wants to get more soulful and is interested in learning more about a spiritual belief system, it’s important to start with the basics. What is Buddhism? Who was the Buddha? What different types of Buddhism are there? How do practice Buddism?
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Sun, 21 Nov 2021 - 110 - How to make friends as an adult and find your tribe
How to make friends as an adult and find your tribe.
Have you ever been in a room crowded with people and still felt lonely? The truth is, you can feel lonely anywhere, anytime – no matter how many people are physically around you.
Unlike children who are thrust together in the school yard or through family friends, it can be much harder for an adult to meet and make new friends. This episode, Mel chats to Counsellor and Psychotherapist, Kaz Amos, and Workplace People and Culture Expert, Alexandria Joy, about how we can make new friends in our adult years and find or build our tribe.
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Sun, 14 Nov 2021 - 109 - The way from insanity to healing
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 gives her personal account of slipping into insanity and her journey back to healing.
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Sun, 07 Nov 2021 - 108 - Shifting energy – Bodies, Buildings and Troublesome Spirits
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!
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Sun, 31 Oct 2021 - 107 - Getting in the pool with Megan Davis, Founder of Ellenny Swim
After years of disappointment with ill-fitting or poorly made swimsuits, mum of two, Megan Davis, created the brand of flattering swimwear ‘Ellenny Swim’ that embraces body positivity, giving women of all sizes confidence at the beach or the swimming pool. In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, Megan shares her story of how she founded Ellenny Swim, her life lessons and wisdoms.
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Sun, 24 Oct 2021 - 106 - How to connect with your spirit guides
No matter who you are, where you come from, or what your life looks like, you have spirit guides sending you helpful messages. In this episode od Hey Soul Sista, psychic medium, Rebecca Gibson, talks about types of spirit guides, how to identify your unique guides, open yourself up to their wisdom, and communicate and connect with your personal guides.
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Sun, 17 Oct 2021 - 105 - Inspirational Sista // Kristy Chong, CEO and Founder of ModiBodi
Kristy Chong is the CEO and creator of Modibodi. She’s a woman on a mission, entrepreneur and a social advocate for women’s health issues and rights. After the birth of her second child, her personal experience with bladder leaks made her determined to start her own brand of sustainable underwear. She set out to design and develop leak-proof undies – the ‘Modibodi’ collection: a reusable, sustainable range of tops, singlets and sweat-proof undies, created to liberate us all from endless amounts of landfill. In this episode, Kristy shares her business journey and life learnings for us all!
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Sun, 10 Oct 2021 - 104 - Writer and disability champion, Lisa Cox, on changing the way we view disability
Lisa Cox was a young professional woman, a copywriter working in advertising agencies around Australia with the world at her feet when she contracted an infection leaving her with amputations, permanent damage to her brain affecting her speech and memory, over 25% blind, epileptic and other health issues. But seriously, that has not held this woman back!!!! Today Lisa Cox is a disability advocate, writer, motivational speaker, and the author of two books, who fights every day to remedy the underrepresentation and misrepresentation of people living with disabilities in popular culture and our society.
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Sun, 03 Oct 2021 - 103 - How to stop being a people pleaser!
People-pleasing might not sound all that bad. After all, what’s wrong with being nice to people and trying to help them out or make them happy? But people-pleasing generally goes beyond simple kindness. It involves “editing or altering words and behaviours for the sake of another person’s feelings or reactions. People-pleasers strive to keep the peace and avoid conflict at all costs, often at their own expense. In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, Mel chats with guests Kaz Amos and Rebecca Gibson, about why we people please, the impact it can have and how we can stop people pleasing.
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Sun, 26 Sep 2021 - 102 - How to harness your inner creative with daily acts of creativity // Amanda O’Bryan
In this soulful episode of Hey Soul Sista, artist Amanda O’Bryan, shares her very personal story of surviving ovarian cancer and how she used that tough period of her life to author, ‘Daily Acts of Creativity’ and build her business Creative Queen Bees: encouraging people to find their inner creativity through art workshops and events. She is passionate about helping others unlock their creativity and loves teaching people about how the mindset and toolset of creativity can be a powerful skill for transformation and wellbeing.
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Sun, 19 Sep 2021 - 101 - Soul Story // Turning tragedy and grief into triumph and creativity with Annie Higgins
Annie Higgins is one inspirational woman! After experiencing the trauma and loss her little girl, Annie turned to music and made the decision to turn her passion into a full-time career. In this soulful episode of Hey Soul Sista, Annie gets raw and real, sharing the grief of losing a child, her life learnings and lessons and how she uses her personal life experiences of womanhood, motherhood, love and loss, living a transient life as a ‘military wife’, as inspiration for her music – aiming to connect and inspire other women.
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Sun, 12 Sep 2021 - 100 - What is the Law of Attraction and how does it actually work?
Simply put, the Law of Attraction is the ability to attract into our lives whatever we are focusing on. It is believed that regardless of age, nationality, or religious belief, we are all susceptible to the laws which govern the Universe, including the Law of Attraction. It is the Law of Attraction that uses the power of the mind to translate whatever is in our thoughts and materialize them into reality. In the episode of Hey Soul Sista, Mel chats with Alexandra Joy and Rebecca Gibson about how to harness the Law of Attraction to live our best lives.
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Sun, 05 Sep 2021 - 99 - How to improve your financial wellbeing and personal wealth with Betsy Westcott
We often talk of physical and emotional wellbeing as being imperative to living a great life. But what about our financial wellbeing?
Financial wellbeing is about having the financial security to both meet your day to day needs and having the financial freedom to live a life that you enjoy. Prioritising your financial wellbeing is an important form of self-care as well. Money plays a significant role in our lives. In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, Finance Wellness Coach, Betsy Wescott, provides insights into our relationships with money and gives some great tips and advice on how we can achieve financial wellbeing and grow our own wealth!
The content of this conversation is general information and for educational purposes only. Nothing contained in it is, or is intended to be construed as individual financial, tax or legal advice. You should, before you act or use any of this information, consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to your own financial situation and requirements. And seek advice from suitably qualified professional before making any financial decisions.
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Sun, 29 Aug 2021 - 98 - Karin Adcock on building amazing brands: from Pandora jewellery to Winmark Wines
Karin Adcock is one visionary businesswoman and leader! In 2004, she brought the jewellery brand, Pandora, to Australia, where she ran the business from her garage for the first two years. She grew it to be a multi-million dollar business until she sold out and left to pursue other business opportunities. Today, Karin is making her mark on the wine industry as the owner of Winmark Wines. In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, Karin discusses with Mel her incredibly journey building the Pandora empire in Australia, a winery in the Hunter and all her life and business learnings!
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Sun, 22 Aug 2021 - 97 - Alternative therapies: Flower essences and Reiki with Tanya Kelly
Alternative medicine is a term that describes medical treatments that are used instead of traditional (mainstream) therapies. But exactly what types of therapies are considered alternative? In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, practitioner, Tanya Kelly, discusses how she discovered two forms of complementary therapy – flower essences and reiki – and the benefits they can have for healing the body.
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Sun, 15 Aug 2021 - 96 - Overcoming your fear of 'I'm not good enough'
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 wanting.
If this rings true, you're among the 66 per cent of women and 56 per cent of men* who suffer from impostor syndrome.
In this episode, special guest, Kellie Mills talks about her own experiences with not feeling good enough growing up, and how now – as a Specialist Trainer, Presenter and Coach – she helps people overcome their imposter syndrome. Kellie also gives great wisdoms and insights for you!
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Sun, 08 Aug 2021 - 95 - Horrible Bosses!
Just like the movie, having a horrible boss can be soul destroying and lead you to do unsavoury things. In this episode, Mel shares her own story of working for a horrible boss, and talks to Chief People Officer of Pacific International Insurance, Belinda Smith, and Eight Recruitment Founder/Director, Nadene Barretto, about what makes a ‘horrible boss’, and what you can do if you find yourself working for one.
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Sun, 01 Aug 2021 - 94 - How to embrace your feminine side with Casey Warwick
If you own your own business or are climbing the corporate ladder, you may find yourself constantly striving and driven to succeed. Chances are, you are operating from your masculine energy, potentially to the detriment of your feminine self. In this episode, hypnotherapist and feminine embodiment coach, Casey Warwick, discusses how to embrace your feminine side and achieve greater energetic balance in your life.
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Sun, 25 Jul 2021 - 93 - Tricky to Toxic Mothers-Daughter Relationships
Do you have a strained relationship with your mother but don't know why? Is she competitive with you, treating you more like a rival than a daughter? Do you get a strong sense that she wants you to do well in life...but not too well? We like to think of mothers as being universally pleased by and proud of their daughters’ accomplishments, beaming as their offspring shine, but the research shows that it’s often not true.
Many mothers compete with their daughters, are jealous of them and try to control their lives. While daughters become helpless and depressed because they don’t know how to deal with the hatred that comes from the woman who gave birth to them. In this episode, counsellor Kaz Amos, discusses mother/daughter relationships with host, Mel Histon, and why they are not always the loving, positive relationship we want or expect them to be.
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Sun, 18 Jul 2021 - 92 - Starting life over…with another woman
In this heartfelt episode, ‘Human Experience’ Founder/CEO and mother of three, Nic McClanahan, shares the intimate story of her marriage breakdown from her husband …. and meeting the love of her life: another woman, Lisca. Nic candidly shares the emotional journey of beginning her life again with Lisca, and all she has learned along the way.
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Sun, 11 Jul 2021 - 91 - Explaining coercive control, the signs and how to get out!
Sometimes referred to as "intimate terrorism", coercive control chips away at victims' sense of safety and independence; some report feeling as if they're being held hostage, constantly "walking on eggshells" or being "smothered alive". It can be so destructive to a person that there are calls around the country to make criminalise coercive control. In this episode, counsellor – Kaz Amos, and domestic violence caseworker, Colleen Mullins, discuss with host, Mel Histon, common coercive controlling tactics used by perpetrators, the impact they have on ‘victims’ and what to do if you suspect you are being coercively controlled!
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Sun, 04 Jul 2021 - 90 - Powerhouse woman, Soulful Sista // Sinead Connolly
Sinead Connolly has so many achievements and awards to her name you can’t help but wonder how she gets it done. As the Director and Co-Founder of Lotus People, a recruitment agency, she has picked up the Best Small Agency (2019) and Recruiter of the Year at the Recruitment International Awards, Anthill’s Top 30 under 30 (2018) and Young Entrepreneur from the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce (2017) – to name a few. In this episode, Sinead shares her entrepreneurial journey, life lessons and business learnings.
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Sun, 27 Jun 2021 - 89 - Perimenopause
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Sun, 20 Jun 2021 - 88 - Switching Off
We live in a world of constant attention-grabbing distraction, that often sends us in to a world of
overwhelm, stress and anxiety. How can we get better at switching off to live a more calm and peaceful life. Mindfulness expert and international speaker, Charlotte Tharuup, explains why more
and more people are struggling with stress and anxiety and provides insights, tips and mindfulness
techniques to help you switch off.
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Sun, 13 Jun 2021 - 87 - It’s time for Sex with Gabby and Mel
It’s all out on the table this episode of Hey Soul Sista Podcast! Sex Therapist, Gabrielle Lawrie, is back
in the studio with host, Mel Histon, dispelling myths about sex and answering sex questions sent in
by Hey Soul Sista listeners. Get ready to
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Sun, 06 Jun 2021 - 86 - Watch Ya Language: How words can mess up or lift up our lives
Words are the creator; the creator of our universe, our lives, our reality. Without words, a thought
can never become a reality. It can be argued that the real power to shape our lives lies in our words
we speak. It is our words that provide a bold affirmation of our innermost thoughts. They are a
confirmation to the world of how we see others, our lives and ourselves. It is this powerful
affirmation that our words provide which enables our thoughts to manifest into a reality.
In this episode, yogi and author of ‘Watch Ya Language’, Meg Linton, talks about how we can either
harness or misuse our most powerful asset, through sharing her own story of trauma to self-
discovery.
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Sun, 30 May 2021 - 85 - Your Soul vs Your Ego – How to get more soulful and stop your ego messing up your life
Knowing the difference between our soul talk and our ego talk can be the vital missing ingredient to
living a more intuitive, fulfilling life. In this episode, special guest, Rebecca Gibson, and Host, Mel
Histon, discuss the difference between our Ego and Soul and how we can make the switch from
living an ego-based life to a more soulful one.
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Sun, 23 May 2021 - 84 - The feminist lawyer who runs a plastic surgery clinic / Amber Moncrieff
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 clinic. Amber is leading the way in honestly in advertising in her industry, refusing to use stock images of models, and only featuring real women and their results in the marketing of her practice.
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Sun, 16 May 2021 - 83 - HOW TO SHAKE IT OFF! When the Haters are going to Hate
So you finally have the courage to try something new and awesome in your life – start a new business, try a new hobby, get a promotion – but all of a sudden the Tall Poppy Syndrome strikes and you find some people ‘hating’ on you. It can really hurt. Lord Mayor, Nuatali Nelmes, shares how she entered the political realm as a young women, a mother of three in her 30s, and how she has learned to shake if off when the haters are going to hate! To connect with Hey Soul Sista online go to The Sista Code website.
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Mon, 10 May 2021 - 82 - How to break a habit with mindfulness
Do you have a habit that you would like to break - or would you like to introduce a new habit? Habits can sound a bit like an old cardigan - grey and a little boring. However, our lives are often run by them and it is through habits and habitual ways of thinking and doing that we shape our life experience and ultimately our destiny. In this episode, host, Mel Histon, and Mindfulness practitioner, Charlotte Thaarup, look at how we can use mindfulness to break old habits that don’t serve us and create new habits that may enhance our lives.
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Sun, 02 May 2021 - 81 - How to connect with your soul
Do you know you have access to extraordinary capacities found in your creative, intuitive, and spiritual nature? Many of us want to know how to be more soulful – to connect to our souls – but how do we do that? In this episode, special guest, Rebecca Gibson, discusses with Mel, various ways we can connect with our higher self, to reconnect with our soul.
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Sun, 25 Apr 2021 - 80 - Creating more awareness around endometriosis
In this episode, ‘Hey Soul Sista Podcast’ host, Mel Histon, and special guests, Alex Morris and Kristen Tola, delve deep into what it's like to live with endometriosis and what help there is out there for women who have it.
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Sun, 18 Apr 2021 - 79 - Don’t take it personally! Living by ‘The Four Agreements’
1. Be Impeccable With Your Word, 2. Don’t Take Anything Personally, 3. Don’t Make Assumptions, 4. Always Do Your Best
Renown spiritual leader and international best-selling author, Don Miguel Ruiz, introduced ‘The Four Agreements’ concept over twenty years ago. ‘The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom’ book offers a code of conduct based on ancient Toltec wisdom that advocates freedom from self-limiting beliefs that may cause suffering and limitation in a person's life. He sees our major problem as our fear of being ourselves. Most of the trouble in our lives we bring upon ourselves as judge, victim, and hostage to societal belief systems, laws, and practices.
In this episode, ‘Hey Soul Sista Podcast’ host, Mel Histon, and mindfulness expert and international speaker, Charlotte Thaarup, talk through each of the Four Agreements and discuss how (and if we should) integrate them into our lives.
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Sun, 11 Apr 2021 - 78 - The Sex Therapist
We’re getting a bit up close and personal in this episode… talking about SEX! Would you like your sex life to be better? For so many of us, sex is an important part of life and relationships… But it’s not always smooth sailing.
Sometimes working through the hard stuff in life requires help from a neutral party who happens to be a licensed professional. If your hard stuff is about sex, a sex therapist may be your best option. In this episode, Mel talks to Relationship and Sexual Health Counsellor, Gabrielle Lawrie, about the common reasons people may seek out a sex therapist, what sex therapists actually do and how they help people…with a few sex tips thrown in!
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Sun, 04 Apr 2021 - 77 - What if there was no social media?
Recently, in Australia, Facebook shut down all news sites for eights days. Eight days of not being able to access any news via Facebook. If you went to a news site page – like NBN Television or the Sydney Morning Herald, all the posts on their pages had disappeared with a message reading ‘No Posts Yet’. Though Facebook has now re-instated all the news sites, the ban got some of us thinking, what if social media ended altogether? In this episode, host – Mel Histon, and special guest – Ruby Marsh, ponder the, "What if..."
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Sun, 28 Mar 2021 - 76 - Caring for the dying: The role of a Death Doula
In this episode, Mel talks about the death of her dear friend, Meg Purser, end-of-life care and the dying process with Death Doula, Ruth Boydell. Like life itself, our experience of dying and death is unique. More and more, people are opting to engage a death doula to provide the dying and their family with support, guidance, companionship and even advocacy as they move from diagnosis and end-of-life care, through to death and bereavement. Birth and death have so much in common, yet we are much more comfortable with the beginning of life than we are with the end of it. This episode takes a look at how we can best support loved ones through the dying process.
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Sun, 21 Mar 2021 - 75 - Setting the scene for a difficult conversation
Difficult conversations are a part of life. We wish they weren’t, but they are. We can find it tough to think about having them. We can find it tough to get a great outcome when we’re having one. And sometimes, even though we’ve handled them well, we can find it tough dealing with the aftermath. In this episode, host Mel Histon talks to Conflict Coach and Co-Founder of Wellbeings & Co, Susie Russell, about setting the scene and her tips for having a difficult conversation.
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 - 74 - International Women’s Day Special!
Today is International Womens Day! - a day for us to join voices with people around the world and shout our message for equal rights loud and clear: “Women’s rights are human rights!”
In this though-provoking yet fun episode, host Mel Histon, talks with four amazing female leaders about: what it is to be a woman in today’s world, our personal experiences of gender inequity and what we call all do #ChooseToChallenge and strive for a world where men and women globally live, work and play on equal terms.
Special guests:
Nuatali Nelmes – Lord Mayor city of Newcastle
Nerida Bint – Founder of Lissome, Australia’s largest women only gym
Charlotte Thaarup – Founder of The Mindfulness Clinic, International Speaker and Author – and Mel’s Mindfulness Guru.
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Sun, 07 Mar 2021 - 73 - The Ultimate Girl’s Talk: Fertility, Contraception, Hormones and… Apps
In this fun and informative episode of Hey Soul Sista Podcast, Mel Histon and her guests, Alex Morris and Emmalee Ford, get raw and real about women’s’ fertility, changing hormones and the impact contraceptives have on our bodies. What impacts our fertility? Is it better to use a diaphragm or the pill? Why are women considered geriatric at 35? These questions and so many more are answered in this episode.
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Sun, 28 Feb 2021 - 72 - How to access and use your intuition
Have you ever met someone for the first time, shook hands, and had a ‘gut feeling’ them. Or had a ‘knowing’ that something is off, or awesome, or needs our attention?
OR maybe you have faced a challenge but had a sense, a warm feeling of inner peace and love in your heart, because you know that everything is going to be okay.We’re often told to “Just trust your gut” – your intuition - but what does it actually mean and more importantly, how do you do it?
Host, Mel Histon, and guests, Rebecca Gibson and Alexandra Joy, discuss what your intuition actually is, how to access it and determine whether what we are feeling is fear or intuition.
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Mon, 22 Feb 2021 - 71 - How does it work? Using EMDR therapy to treat trauma and PTSD
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is a powerful psychological treatment that is used to treat PTSD and psychotic symptoms that arise from trauma. EMDR Therapy has a positive effect on how the brain processes information. Following an EMDR Therapy session, the person no longer relives the trauma. They still recall that an incident happened, but it no longer feels upsetting. In this episode, qualified EMDR practitioner, Tracy Lynch, explains what the therapy is, how the therapy works and when it is best used to treat patients.
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Sun, 14 Feb 2021 - 70 - Finding the calm amongst the chaos
Do you ever experience no energy, recurrent negative thoughts, lack of drive or desire? If so, you may be suffering burnout. It can be extremely daunting to stop external circumstances affecting how we feel – but there’s a way to go back to our own oasis of calmness and insights. In this episode, mindfulness guru, Charlotte Thaarup, discusses with host, Mel Histon, how we can find calm and peaceful moments amongst the chaos.
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Sun, 07 Feb 2021 - 69 - How to rebuild after divorce
Have you been through a divorce? With 1 in 3 marriages in Australia ending in divorce (and apparently 1 in 2 in America), it’s not really a strange one. For many people, going through a divorce can be one of the most traumatic times of your life. The good thing is, we all have the opportunity to change, grow and rebuild our lives how we want it to be.
In this episode, Conflict Coach and co-founder of Wellbeings & Co, Susie Russell, and Educator and Local Councillor, Peta-Winney-Baartz, share their personal journeys of going through divorce and rebuilding to live the lives of their dreams!
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Sun, 31 Jan 2021 - 40 - Don’t tell anyone I want to die
Like many people, Jess Shuwalow, grew up in a world dogged with intergenerational depression, that ultimately resulted with a traumatic cry for help. As Jess travelled through life, she was fuelled by her desire to create for others what she felt was missing for herself... connection and belonging. Now as a mama to two young girls and Founder of The Grateful social enterprise, Jess shares her journey from depression to enlightenment and how she has learned to live a life filled with love and joy.
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