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 …

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 t…

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 …

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 Sta…

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…

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 st…

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 q…

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 tal…

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 ow…

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…