So many of us struggle with intimacy and sexual satisfaction — often because we don’t fully understand our bodies or how pleasure really works.

In this eye-opening and deeply empowering conversation, host Mel Histon, sits down with leading sex therapist, Gabrielle Lawrie, to dive into the most common misconceptions about sex, intimacy, and connection — and why so many people struggle without ever seeking support.

Gabrielle breaks down the science of arousal, and why so many people struggle with sexual satisfaction—not because anything is “wrong” with them, but because they were never given proper sexual education in the first place.

We explore the physical and psychological aspects of sexual health, unpack the myths that cause frustration in the bedroom, and share practical insights couples can use to deepen intimacy, improve communication, and truly understand each other’s needs.

Whether you’re in a relationship, single, curious, or on your own journey of self-discovery, this episode will help you reconnect to your body, your pleasure, and your power.

Connect with GABRIELLE LAWRIE: 

• Instagram @thrivewellnesshub 
• Substack: thrivewellnesshub.com 
• Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista

Connect with MEL HISTON:

• Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!
• Instagram @melissahiston
• Instagram @heysoulsistapodcast
• Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista
• Website: heysoulsista.com
• Website: gotyourbacksista.com

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A deep political and emotional divide is shaping the way women in America see their country, their safety, and their future — with left-leaning and right-leaning women often living in what feel like completely different realities.

In this timely and eye-opening episode, host Mel Histon, sits down with journalist and cultural commentator Alex Morris, who has just returned from the United States — and what she witnessed there speaks volumes about the state of women, politics, and public sentiment in America today.

From small Kentucky towns to national conversations, Alex shares the starkly different worlds that left-leaning and right-leaning Americans are living in — and why the divide feels deeper than ever.

Mel and Alex explore why Trump’s messaging on crime and safety lands so powerfully with certain women, the cultural narratives that shape how women on both sides see the world, and the emotional toll political polarization is taking on female identity, community, and confidence.

Connect with Alex Morris: 

• Instagram @alexmorriswrite
• Substack: alexmorriswrite.substack.com
• Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista

Connect with Mel Histon:

• Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!
• Instagram @melissahiston
• Instagram @heysoulsistapodcast
• Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista
• Website: heysoulsista.com
• Website: gotyourbacksista.com

 

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Domestic violence doesn’t always look like what we imagine — and for many women, the danger begins long before the first moment of fear.

In this powerful episode, host - Mel Histon -  sits down with TikTok superstar and domestic violence advocate Paige Bush, who courageously shares her journey from escaping and surviving abuse to using her voice to support thousands of others.

Paige opens up about the complexities of abusive relationships, the subtle red flags that often go unnoticed, and how tactics like love bombing, isolation, and control slowly eroded her sense of self. She speaks candidly about the moment everything changed, the terrifying reality of leaving, and how the support of one safe friend became a lifeline.

Today, Paige uses her platform to educate, empower, and remind survivors that they’re not alone. Her honesty sheds light on the mental health impact of domestic violence, the importance of understanding healthy relationship dynamics, and the ongoing process of healing after trauma.

If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic or family violence, this conversation is a reminder that support exists — and that reclaiming your life is possible.

Connect with Paige Bush: 

Instagram @paigy.91

Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista

TikTok: paigebush91

 

Connect with Mel Histon:

Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!

Instagram @melissahiston

Instagram @heysoulsistapodcast

Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista

Website: heysoulsista.com

Website: gotyourbacksista.com

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Bullying isn’t just “kids being kids”—it can leave deep, lasting scars on mental health.

In this episode, host, Mel Histon, and special guest, Charlotte Thaarup, explore the often-overlooked connection between bullying and anxiety, depression, and emotional trauma. They dive into how persistent bullying can affect the brain and central nervous system, influence self-perception, and shape a sense of safety that can last into adulthood.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or someone reflecting on your own experiences, this conversation sheds light on how bullying impacts long-term mental well-being—and what can be done to support healing.

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Connect with Charlotte Thaarup:

https://themindfulnessclinic.com.au/

Instagram @the_mindfulness_clinic

 

Connect with Mel Histon: 

Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista! Instagram @melissahiston 

Instagram @heysoulsistapodcast 

Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista

Website: heysoulsista.com

Website: gotyourbacksista.com

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From the depths of anorexia and domestic violence to becoming a voice for healing and women’s wellbeing, Sophie Pigott’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience, nourishment, and soulful growth.

In this deeply moving episode of Hey Soul Sista, Sophie shares with host, Mel Histon, her powerful story of healing and finding peace — from developing an eating disorder as a young girl, to surviving a domestic violence relationship. Through years of therapy, inner work, yoga and self-compassion, she rebuilt her relationship with her body, her mind, and her soul: and is now a shining light nourishing and healing others!!

As a Clinical Nutritional Biochemist, founder of Raw Nutrition, and a mama-to-be, Sophie helps other women find balance, nourishment, and peace from the inside out. In this episode, she opens up about:

✨ How childhood and trauma can shape our relationship with food and our bodies
✨ The connection between emotional health and physical wellbeing
✨ Rebuilding self-trust after toxic relationships and abuse
✨ Women’s health, hormones, and the power of holistic nutrition
✨ Why true healing isn’t about control — it’s about compassion

This is a heartfelt conversation about healing, nourishment, resilience, body wisdom, and the beauty of coming home to yourself.

Connect with Sophie Pigott:

Instagram  @sophie_pigott
Raw Nutrition  @rawnutritionbysoph

Connect with Mel: 

Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!

Instagram  @melissahiston
Instagram  @heysoulsistapodcast

Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista 

Website: heysoulsista.com

Website: gotyourbacksista.com

 

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Fertility isn’t just a medical issue — it’s a deeply emotional, human journey filled with hope, heartbreak, and resilience. In this heartfelt episode of Hey Soul Sista, host Mel Histon chats with Dr Erin Fuller, fertility specialist from Genea, about the highs and lows of trying to conceive — from infertility and IVF to the emotional strength and resilience of women on this path.

Dr Erin shares her insights into the biological and emotional pull toward motherhood, what really happens during fertility treatments, and how hope, healing, and science come together to support women on their journey to pregnancy. Whether you’re navigating fertility yourself, considering IVF, or supporting someone you love, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, supported, and inspired.

Connect with Mel:

Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista! https://www.youtube.com/@heysoulsista

https://www.instagram.com/heysoulsistapodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/melissahiston/

Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista

Website: heysoulsista.com

Website: gotyourbacksista.com

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What really happens when we die — and what does it teach us about how to truly live?

In this soul-expanding episode, Rebecca Gibson, a psychic medium and psychiatric nurse, shares her extraordinary personal near-death experience and the profound insights it gave her about consciousness, life after death, and the healing power of the Higher Self.

Rebecca’s story bridges the worlds of science and spirit, offering a compassionate, grounded perspective on what it means to journey beyond the body — and return transformed.

Through her own near-death experience and years of work supporting others, Rebecca reveals how these moments between life and death awaken us to deeper truths about love, healing, and the eternal nature of consciousness.

This conversation explores:

• What happens when consciousness expands beyond the physical body

• How Rebecca witnessed her own surgery from above — and the peace she felt on the other side

• Why many people who’ve had NDEs lose their fear of death and completely transform their lives

• How reconnecting with the Higher Self can activate deep emotional and physical healing — what some call quantum healing

• The growing intersection between spirituality and mental health

• And how compassion, purpose, and trust are key to living an awakened life

If you’ve ever wondered what lies beyond the veil, or how these extraordinary experiences can change everything we think we know about life and death — this episode will open your heart and mind.

 

If you’ve ever wondered what lies beyond the veil, or how these extraordinary experiences can change everything we think we know about life and death — this episode will open your heart and mind.

Connect with Rebecca Gibson

Website: https://rebeccagibson.com

https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_gibson_psychicmedium/

Connect with Mel:

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https://www.instagram.com/heysoulsistapodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/melissahiston/

Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista

Website: heysoulsista.com Website: gotyourbacksista.com

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Psychologist, Kaz Amos, and yoga teacher, Holly Green, join host, Mel Histon, to explore the art of letting go and finding peace through the combined wisdom of psychology, yoga, and spirituality.

Mel, Kaz, and Holly discuss:

• How people hold onto past experiences and how to release them

• Letting go of attachments, expectations, and control

• Somatic practices, yoga, and breathwork as tools for emotional healing

• Cultivating presence, peace, and curiosity amidst life’s challenges

• Practical steps to reconnect with your body, mind, and breath

This episode blends psychological insights with yogic wisdom to provide a holistic approach to navigating life with ease, peace, and self-awareness.

Connect with Kaz and Holly:

• Follow Kaz on Instagram: kaz.amos
• Website: kazamos.com.au 
• Through the Hummingbird Centre for psychology sessions, workshops, and speaking engagements. Hummingbird Centre

• Follow Holly on Instagram: holly___green___

• Website and join Holly’s mailing list for online classes: beingdivinelyyou.com

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

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
• Website: heysoulsista.com

 

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In this deeply healing and heartfelt conversation, host, Mel Histon, sits down Nicola Unite—a psychotherapist, breathwork facilitator, and founder of The Unite Space—to explore the impact that trauma has in people's lives, how our bodies hold the traumatic stories of our past, and the healing pathways to a calm, peaceful and soulful life.

Together they dive into how trauma is stored in the body, how conscious connected breathwork can rewire the nervous system, and why somatic therapy helps us finally release the pain we’ve been holding on to for years.

Nicola shares profound insights about the relationship between healing, embodiment, and spiritual growth, and how reconnecting to the body and the breath can open the door to peace, wholeness, and a felt sense of love.

Mel and Nicola also share personal experiences of healing, anxiety, and release—reminding us that we don’t have to carry our pain forever, and that every moment of breath can be a return home to the soul.

In This Episode

• Why we all carry emotional wounds and patterns—and how they show up in daily life

• How trauma and stress are stored in the body

• What happens in a conscious connected breathwork session

• The nervous system’s role in healing and regulation

• The link between breath, the soul, and the higher self

• How somatic therapy helps us feel and release what’s been buried

• Why “reframing thoughts” isn’t enough for deep healing

• The difference between talking about emotions and actually feeling them

• Real-life transformations through breathwork

• How to reconnect with your body and expand your capacity for peace

• Simple daily practices for grounding and self-connection 

Connect with Nicola

🌐 Website: nicolaunite.com
📸 Instagram: @the.unite.space

 

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⚠️ Disclaimer

The content shared in this episode is for informational and inspirational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. Always seek support from a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual needs.

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What really is toxic femininity—and how is it shaping our lives, relationships, and sense of self? In this powerful episode of Hey Soul Sista, I chat with mindfulness teacher Charlotte Thaarup about how cultural conditioning teaches women to be “nice” and self-sacrificing, and how those patterns can become toxic.

We explore everyday examples—like people-pleasing, gossip, victimhood, and indirect communication—and how they play out in friendships, workplaces, and relationships. Charlotte also shares practical tools for breaking free from these scripts and stepping into authenticity, accountability, and freedom.

If you’ve ever struggled with being “too nice” or dimming your truth, this conversation will inspire you to reflect, reset, and reclaim your voice.

Connect with Charlotte Thaarup:
🌐 themindfulnessclinic.com.au
📧 [email protected]
🎧 Spotify: mindfulness_alive (meditations, articles, and free resources)

Connect with Mel Histon:
🎙️ Follow the Hey Soul Sista podcast wherever you listen
📸 Instagram: @melissahiston

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Website: heysoulsista.com

 

 

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