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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! + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! + 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@thesistacode.com + Recorded at Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 tomedia. In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, she shares some of her business and life lessons and inspire all you wonderful entrepreneurial women! + 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@thesistacode.com+ Recorded at Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! + 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@thesistacode.com + Recorded at Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!  + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by at Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.+ 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@thesistacode.com+ Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.+ 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@thesistacode.com+ Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.+ 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@thesistacode.com+ Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.+ 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@thesistacode.com+ Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.+ 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@thesistacode.com+ Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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 + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station + melissa@thesistacode.com + Recorded at Newcastle Podcast Station      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!  + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!  + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“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! + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 @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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Special guests: - 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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! + 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@thesistacode.com + Recorded at Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!  + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? In this episode, my mindfulness guru, Charlotte Thaarup, explains the key principles of Buddhism and how we can incorporate the spiritual practice in our own lives. + 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@thesistacode.com + Recorded at Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + melissa@thesistacode.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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@thesistacode.com + Produced by  Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Get 20% off any order from Privvy Fashion now! Just quote SISTA at the checkout.  + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station + @ellennyswim   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Get 20% off any order from Privvy Fashion now! Just quote SISTA at the checkout.  + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station + @rebecca_gibson_psychicmedium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Get 20% off any order from Privvy Fashion now! Just quote SISTA at the checkout.  + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station + @modibodi + @kristychong   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Get 20% off any order from Privvy Fashion now! Just quote SISTA at the checkout.  + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station + @lisacox.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station + @rebecca_gibson_psychicmedium + @kazamos.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station + @creativequeenbees   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station + @anniehigginsmusic   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. + 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@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station + @valleyofjoy + @rebecca_gibson_psychicmedium   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.