From the courtroom to the cosmos, Dr Ezzie Spencer’s journey is anything but ordinary. Starting out as a human rights lawyer focused on women’s safety and justice, Ezzie now blends her legal mind with spiritual insight, coaching, and intuitive practices to help women unlock their fullest potential.

In this inspiring conversation, Mel and Ezzie dive into her fascinating career pivot—from PhD research in therapeutic jurisprudence to creating transformational tools like Lunar Abundance®, re.love®, and The Splinter Method®. We explore how Ezzie uses the cycles of the moon, positive psychology, and deep intuitive wisdom to help thousands of women worldwide heal, grow, and step into their power.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Ezzie’s powerful shift from human rights law to intuitive coaching

• How the moon’s cycles can guide us in finding more peace, purpose, and creativity

• The Splinter Method® and how it helps release unconscious blocks

• Why self-love and self-compassion are essential to healing from toxic patterns

• How to create abundance by aligning intellect with intuition

Whether you’re drawn to practical psychology, spiritual tools, or simply seeking more joy and balance, this episode will open your mind to new ways of living and leading with ease.

🔗 Connect with Dr Ezzie Spencer

• Website: www.ezziespencer.com

• Instagram: @ezziespencer

• Book: Lunar Abundance: Cultivating Joy, Peace, and Purpose Using the Phases of the Moon

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In this inspiring conversation, Melissa sits down with money mentor, best-selling author, and entrepreneur Denise Duffield-Thomas to explore what it really looks like to evolve through different seasons of life and business.

Known for her groundbreaking work helping women break through money blocks and create abundant businesses, Denise opens up about:

• Why she chose to take a sabbatical from her multi-million-dollar business and what she discovered during that time.

• The shift from hustling for success to embracing simplicity, creativity, and sustainability.

• How motherhood, values, and changing seasons can re-shape what success looks like.

• The courage it takes to say “no,” do less, and trust that opportunities will flow in the right time.

• What’s next for her life, business, and message — including a focus on mentoring women in a new, more intentional way.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that success isn’t about doing more, but about aligning with what feels true for you right now. Whether you’re in a season of growth, rest, or reinvention, Denise’s wisdom will encourage you to trust the ebb and flow of your own journey.🌸 Connect with Denise Duffield-Thomas

• Website: https://www.denisedt.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisedt

• Books & Resources: https://www.denisedt.com/books

🌸 Connect with Melissa Histon

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_histon

• Hey Soul Sista: www.heysoulsista.com

• Got Your Back Sista: https://www.gotyoursista.com

• Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heysoulsistapodcast

 

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In this deeply honest and inspiring episode, Jaimie Abbott pulls back the curtain on her extraordinary journey—from serving in the military and working overseas for the UN, to stepping into politics, transforming her body, and navigating the complexities of motherhood and career.

Jaimie shares the highs and lows of leaving her young family behind for global assignments, the tough reality of being judged—not just by strangers but by other women—and the ongoing battle with self-doubt and imposter syndrome.

Discover how Jaimie overcame criticism, including harsh scrutiny from women in her own circles, by focusing on what truly matters: her vision, joy, and authenticity.

She opens up about her remarkable 50kg weight loss journey, the empowering role of public speaking, and why setting boundaries and trusting your inner circle is key to resilience.

Whether you’re juggling career and family, battling insecurities, or wondering how to stay grounded amid relentless judgement, Jaimie’s story will leave you feeling seen, supported, and ready to take your own leap of faith.

What You’ll Hear:

• The challenge of facing judgement from women and how to rise above it
• Why Jaimie’s weight loss was about more than just the scale—it was about reclaiming confidence
• Balancing global work opportunities with motherhood and family guilt
• Powerful advice on building confidence through public speaking
• The importance of drowning out negative noise and focusing on your “Northern star”
• How to stay humble, grounded, and true to yourself in the face of criticism Tune in for a raw, real conversation about courage, sisterhood, and living a soulful, unapologetic life.

Connect with Jaimie:

• Follow Jaimie on Instagram: @jaimieabbott
• www.jaimieabbott.com.au
• Listen Jaimie's podcast: Pitch Perfect with Jaimie Abbott

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• Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista
• Email at [email protected]
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A moving conversation with yoga teacher Holly Green on surrendering to life’s challenges, finding inner wisdom, and living with soulful presence.

When life delivers the unimaginable, where do you find your strength?

In this heartfelt episode of Hey Soul Sista, I sit down with yoga teacher and soulful guide Holly Green, whose journey weaves together ancient yogic wisdom, the raw realities of motherhood, and the courage to walk the path life lays before you.

Holly shares the spiritual depth of yoga beyond the poses — from surrendering to the divine, to discovering Dharma, to recognising and breaking unhelpful patterns. She opens up about the life‑altering moment she learned her 3‑month‑old son Joey had a brain tumour, the resilience that followed, and how yogic teachings became a lifeline through grief, fear, and change.

We explore:

• The true spiritual heart of yoga — and why most of us have only seen a fraction of it

• What surrender really means, and why it’s often the hardest (and most freeing) thing to do

• How to recognise patterns in your life and shift them for good

• Simple, soulful practices for self‑inquiry and self‑awareness you can start today

• Finding teachers (and friends) who lovingly challenge and guide you

Whether you’re curious about yoga, navigating a difficult chapter, or simply seeking more presence and peace, Holly’s story will remind you that you don’t need to control the path — only to walk it with courage and grace.

Connect with Holly:

• Follow Holly on Instagram: holly___green___

• Join Holly’s mailing list for online classes: beingdivinelyyou.com

• In Newcastle? Find Holly at Twine Yoga Studio, Adamstown.

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In this raw, honest and soul-stirring episode of Hey Soul Sista, Mel Histon, welcomes back one of the podcast’s most-loved guests: Rebecca Gibson.

A powerful fusion of spiritual intuition and clinical insight, Bec is both a psychic medium and a psychiatric health professional working on the frontlines of Australia’s mental health system. Together, Melissa and Bec explore the chaos and collective grief many of us are feeling in this unprecedented global moment — from political upheaval and civil unrest to climate anxiety, rising violence, and the overwhelming impact of AI and technology.

Bec shares her psychic predictions about what’s to come, including the future of democracy in the United States, the deep societal shifts underway, and what it might look like on the other side. But amidst the darkness, this conversation is also a beacon of light.

Melissa and Bec speak candidly about what it means to do the inner work, connect to your soul, and foster real hope — not false optimism, but a soulful, self-aware hope that leads to meaningful change. Rebecca shares how we can stay grounded in our daily lives while navigating collective chaos, how to interpret the “spiritual symptoms” of awakening (like anxiety, confusion, fatigue), and how to protect your energy while still being a force for good in the world. Whether you're spiritually curious or deeply connected, this conversation is a reminder that you are not alone—and you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.

In this episode:

• What is the great awakening and why is it happening now?
• How to stay emotionally and spiritually grounded in uncertain times
• Tools for managing overwhelm, fear and spiritual exhaustion
• The power of intuition and trusting your soul's guidance 
• Why hope, love, and light still matter—even in the dark

RESOURCES & MENTIONS

• Proof of Heaven by Dr. Eben Alexander
• Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss
• Collective breathwork with Nicola Unite
• Daily meditation & breathwork by Vedic astrologer Geoff Rupp
• Global meditations & the power of group energy
• Carl Jung teachings on spiritual awakening

📩 Want the YouTube links mentioned in this episode? DM Melissa on Instagram @melissa.histon for the breathwork and Carl Jung practices.

Connect with Rebecca:

• Instagram: @rebecca_gibson_psychicmedium
• Visit her website: https://rebeccagibson.com

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• Follow Mel on Instagram: @melissahiston 
• Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista  
• Join the newsletter for more inspiration and soulful tools 
• Charity: Got Your Back Sista, gotyourbacksista.com
• Email: [email protected]

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In this soul-nourishing episode of Hey Soul Sista, host Melissa Histon, sits down with international author, transformational coach, breathwork facilitator, and nervous system mentor, Danielle Colley, to explore what it truly means to create a life that feels good — on your terms.

After decades of chasing success and approval through hustle, Danielle found herself burnt out, disconnected, and questioning who she really was beneath all the 'shoulds'. What followed was a profound journey of healing through somatic work, nervous system regulation, conscious breath, and deep inner listening.

Together, Melissa and Danielle dive into:

• The personal cost of constant productivity and people-pleasing
•  What it feels like when your soul starts whispering (or yelling!) for change
• The power of nervous system awareness in transforming your life
• Somatic and breathwork practices that bring you home to yourself
• How to build a life that’s rooted in joy, stillness, and self-trust 
• The surprising truth about midlife identity shifts and choosing ease over effort

If you’ve ever felt like you were doing all the things but still not feeling truly fulfilled, this conversation will speak straight to your soul. 

Connect with Danielle: 

• Instagram: @iamdaniellecolley
• Visit her website: https://daniellecolley.com.au/

Connect with Mel:

• Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!
• Follow Hey Soul Sista on Instagram: @heysoulsistapodcast
• Follow Mel on Instagram: @melissahiston 
• Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista
• Join the newsletter for more inspiration and soulful tools
• Charity: Got Your Back Sista, gotyourbacksista.com
• Email: [email protected]

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What if midlife isn’t about fading into the background—but finally stepping into your power? In this honest and deeply soulful episode of Hey Soul Sista, host Mel Histon, is joined by psychologist, Kaz Amos, to talk about the midlife glow-up—the emotional and spiritual transformation that can happen when we stop shrinking and start truly loving ourselves.

Together, they dive into self-worth, releasing outdated beliefs, breaking free from external validation, and embracing the second half of life as your most vibrant chapter yet.

Kaz also shares how her own journey to becoming a psychologist at 50 taught her about vulnerability, growth, and what it really means to live soulfully and courageously.

If you’re ready to let go of guilt, rewrite your inner voice, and fall back in love with your life—this conversation is for you. In this episode:

🌱 What the “midlife glow-up” really means (it’s not about your skin cream!)

💛 Why so many women struggle with self-love and internal validation

🧠 How early life experiences shape our inner critic and sense of worth 

🧘‍♀️ The power of daily practices like breathwork and affirmations

🗣 How to soften your inner voice and turn down the self-judgment

💡 Kaz’s SOS mantra for when life feels overwhelming: “I am safe. I am okay. I am strong.”

🌸 Self-compassion vs. control—and why letting go is the real glow-up

🧭 Outside-in vs. inside-out healing (and how to access both)

💬 Why sharing your light gives others permission to do the same

 

Mentioned in This Episode: 

• Kaz's go-to mantra: “I am safe. I am okay. I am strong.”
• Dr. James Doty’s work on the neuroscience of compassion and manifestation
• The daily Himalayan breathwork + meditation practice that changed Mel’s mindset (Aham Prema – I am Love) 
• Gabor Maté’s principle of “valuing compassion over control”

 

Resources & Links: 

🔗 Kaz Amos (Psychologist) — kazamos.com.au (coming soon)

🕊 Book a session with Kaz at The Hummingbird Centre, Broadmeadow NSW

🧘🏼‍♀️ Mel’s "I Am Love" Meditation & Breathwork Practice by Geoff Ruff: https://youtu.be/g2OaQlOgtlY?si=0UVGZ6q-IsP3NAjT

📚 Recommended reading: “Into the Magic Shop” by Dr. James Doty

 

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In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, host - Mel Histon - explores how to reconnect with your soul’s wisdom and strengthen your intuition with special guest - psychotherapist, yogi and breathwork facilitator Nicola Unite.

Have you ever felt a quiet knowing inside you—a voice that’s deeper than thought, guiding you toward the life you were meant to live? 

Nicola has spent decades helping people rediscover the wisdom within. Together, Mel and Nicola dive into what the soul really is, how to tell the difference between intuition and fear, and why so many of us lose touch with our deeper knowing as we grow up.

Nicola shares her own journey of awakening—from her childhood curiosity about the soul to her years living in Bali and guiding others through profound transformation. She offers practical ways to strengthen your intuition, work with your energy, and access your higher self, plus simple daily practices you can start today.

Whether you’re longing for more clarity, feeling disconnected, or simply curious about living a more soul-led life, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and remember that the answers you’re seeking are already within you.

Topics We Cover:

• What the soul really is—and how to know when you’re out of alignment

• The difference between intuition and fear

• How childhood experiences can disconnect us from our inner knowing

• The role of breath, energy, and ritual in coming home to yourself

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• Join the newsletter for more inspiration and soulful tools

 Connect with Nicola:

• Nicola Unite’s website: nicolaunite.com

• Follow Nicola on Instagram: @the.unite.space

• Learn more about Conscious Connected Breathwork

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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.

Reach out to Cathy here - https://www.cathyburke.com/

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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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