What happens when the woman everyone remembers as a beauty icon discovers that the greatest transformation isn’t how she looks — but who she becomes?

In this very special episode of Hey Soul Sista, I sit down with Alison Brahe-Daddo — one of Australia’s most recognisable models and, for many women of my generation, a true teenage icon.

But this conversation isn’t just about the magazine covers or the modelling years. It’s about the woman behind the image and the many chapters that have shaped her journey.

Ali shares what it was like growing up in the spotlight, taking the leap to move to America, building a life and family, and navigating the identity shifts that come with different seasons of womanhood.

We talk about:
✨ Leaving behind one version of yourself and finding another
✨ The courage it takes to reinvent yourself
✨ Marriage, motherhood and growing together through life’s changes
✨ Menopause as a powerful transition, not an ending
✨ Her book Queen Menopause and the lessons she learned along the way
✨ Creating Aviiana and why supporting women through midlife became such an important mission

Ali’s story is a beautiful reminder that we are never finished becoming who we are meant to be.

Whether you’re navigating menopause, a career change, an empty nest, a new chapter, or simply asking yourself “Who am I now?”, this conversation will remind you that your next chapter might just be your most powerful one yet.

✨ Follow Hey Soul Sista for more conversations about midlife, self-discovery, courage and soulful living.

Connect with ALI DADDO: 
Website: https://aviiana.com.au/
Ali's book 'Queen Menopause'
Instagram @alidaddo

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
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6niLZqnSLAdilLmwzgWbgg?si=cfa5ec0db2154cdc
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hey-soul-sista-with-mel-histon/id1479778469
Website: heysoulsista.com 
Website: gotyourbacksista.com

What happens when the woman everyone remembers as a beauty icon discovers that the greatest transformation isn&rsquo;t how she looks &mdash; but who she becomes?
In this very special episode of Hey Soul Sista, I sit down with Alison Brahe-Daddo &mdash; one of Australia&rsquo;s most recognisable models and, for many women of my generation, a true teenage icon.
But this conversation isn&rsquo;t just about the magazine covers or the modelling years. It&rsquo;s about the woman behind the image and the many chapters that have shaped her journey.
Ali shares what it was like growing up in the spotlight, taking the leap to move to America, building a life and family, and navigating the identity shifts that come with different seasons of womanhood.
We talk about: ✨ Leaving behind one version of yourself and finding another ✨ The courage it takes to reinvent yourself ✨ Marriage, motherhood and growing together through life&rsquo;s changes ✨ Menopause as a powerful transition, not an ending ✨ Her book Queen Menopause and the lessons she learned along the way ✨ Creating Aviiana and why supporting women through midlife became such an important mission
Ali&rsquo;s story is a beautiful reminder that we are never finished becoming who we are meant to be.
Whether you&rsquo;re navigating menopause, a career change, an empty nest, a new chapter, or simply asking yourself &ldquo;Who am I now?&rdquo;, this conversation will remind you that your next chapter might just be your most powerful one yet.
✨ Follow Hey Soul Sista for more conversations about midlife, self-discovery, courage and soulful living.
Connect with ALI DADDO:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Website: <a href="https://aviiana.com.au/">https://aviiana.com.au/</a></li>
<li>Ali's book <a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Alison-Daddo-Queen-Menopause-9781760875398">'Queen Menopause'</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alidaddo/">@alidaddo</a></li>
</ul>
Connect with MEL HISTON:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!&nbsp;</li>
<li>Instagram @melissahiston</li>
<li>Instagram @heysoulsistapodcast</li>
<li>Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista</li>
<li>Spotify - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6niLZqnSLAdilLmwzgWbgg?si=cfa5ec0db2154cdc">https://open.spotify.com/show/6niLZqnSLAdilLmwzgWbgg?si=cfa5ec0db2154cdc</a></li>
<li>Apple Podcasts - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hey-soul-sista-with-mel-histon/id1479778469">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hey-soul-sista-with-mel-histon/id1479778469</a></li>
<li>Website: heysoulsista.com&nbsp;</li>
<li>Website: gotyourbacksista.com</li>
</ul>

Hey Soul Sista is the podcast for women navigating midlife, spiritual growth, healing, and life's biggest transitions.

Hosted by Mel Histon, founder of Got Your Back Sista, each week you'll hear inspiring conversations with bestselling authors, health experts, psychologists, spiritual teachers, advocates, and extraordinary women who share their wisdom, life experiences, and powerful stories of transformation.

Whether you're searching for deeper meaning, healing after loss or trauma, greater wellbeing, or the courage to reinvent yourself, Hey Soul Sista is here to remind you that you're not alone—and that your best chapter may still be ahead.

Together we explore topics including:

• Spirituality and spiritual awakening
• Women's wellbeing and emotional health
• Midlife reinvention and personal growth
• Healing from trauma, grief and heartbreak
• Intuition, mindfulness and resilience
• Relationships and self-discovery
• Near-death experiences and consciousness
• Life purpose, courage and soulful living

These are honest, uplifting conversations that will inspire you to think differently, reconnect with yourself, and embrace the woman you're becoming.

If you're ready to live with more courage, joy, purpose and soul, you've found your community.

New episodes every week.

Because midlife isn't a crisis. It's an awakening.

Hey Soul Sista is the podcast for women navigating midlife, spiritual growth, healing, and life's biggest transitions.
Hosted by Mel Histon, founder of Got Your Back Sista, each week you'll hear inspiring conversations with bestselling authors, health experts, psychologists, spiritual teachers, advocates, and extraordinary women who share their wisdom, life experiences, and powerful stories of transformation.
Whether you're searching for deeper meaning, healing after loss or trauma, greater wellbeing, or the courage to reinvent yourself, Hey Soul Sista is here to remind you that you're not alone&mdash;and that your best chapter may still be ahead.
Together we explore topics including:
&bull; Spirituality and spiritual awakening &bull; Women's wellbeing and emotional health &bull; Midlife reinvention and personal growth &bull; Healing from trauma, grief and heartbreak &bull; Intuition, mindfulness and resilience &bull; Relationships and self-discovery &bull; Near-death experiences and consciousness &bull; Life purpose, courage and soulful living
These are honest, uplifting conversations that will inspire you to think differently, reconnect with yourself, and embrace the woman you're becoming.
If you're ready to live with more courage, joy, purpose and soul, you've found your community.
New episodes every week.
Because midlife isn't a crisis. It's an awakening.

Hey Soul Sista is the podcast for women who are ready to live with more joy, purpose, and SOUL! If you’re feeling the pull to re-discover yourself, embrace new possibilities, and create a life that truly lights you up, you’re in the right place.

Hey Soul Sista with Mel Histon

Hey Soul Sista 

Australian icon Alison Brahe-Daddo shares her journey from Dolly cover girl to midlife advocate, revealing how menopause, reinvention and embracing change led her to discover a new chapter of purpose and possibility.