What’s your intention for 2020? In our fast-paced society, many of us are struggling with over-work, overwhelm and being over-committed. How can you have a simpler life, so that you have space to breathe? Marissa Roberts, the founder of Beautifully Organised, speaker and coach, gives some great tips and advice for how you can have a simpler life coming into 2020.

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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 

Somebody show me how to get back to the simple life!

Ladies, let's talk about sex, pelvic floors, leaking when we sneeze, and what really happens to our vaginas as we get older!

Did you know you can actually do too many Kegels? Or that changes during menopause can affect the length, flexibility and comfort of your vaginal canal? And why do some women lose interest in sex in midlife, while others discover a whole new level of intimacy and pleasure?

In this eye-opening, wonderfully candid conversation, Mel is joined by Lisa Fitzpatrick, a physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience and a special interest in women's pelvic and sexual health, and author of Sexy Menopause.

Together, they explore the changes happening to women's bodies during midlife, the pelvic health issues so many of us quietly put up with, and why understanding our bodies is such an important part of feeling confident, healthy and connected to ourselves.

Lisa also shares her deeply personal story of finding herself single at 51, navigating heartbreak and menopause, and rediscovering her confidence, sensuality and sense of self.

In this episode, we explore:


Why leaking when you laugh, sneeze or exercise isn't something you simply have to accept.


How doing too many Kegels could actually be contributing to pelvic floor problems.


What really happens to your vagina, pelvic tissues and sexual function during menopause.


Why libido can disappear in midlife — and what might help bring it back.


The connection between stress, emotional safety, relationships and sexual desire.


Practical ways to support pelvic health, intimacy and sexual wellbeing as we age.


Why midlife can be an opportunity to rediscover pleasure, confidence and connection with ourselves.

From the science of pelvic health to the deeply personal experience of rebuilding your life, this conversation is a reminder that getting older doesn't mean giving up on feeling sexy, confident or connected to your body.

Because sometimes, understanding ourselves a little better can change everything. 💗

Connect with LISA FITZPATRICK:
Website: https://lisafitzpatrick.com.au
Book: Sexy Menopause — https://sexymenopause.com

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

🎧 Subscribe to Hey Soul Sista for more honest conversations, inspiring women's stories and expert wisdom on living well through midlife — body, mind and spirit.

Ladies, let's talk about sex, pelvic floors, leaking when we sneeze, and what really happens to our vaginas as we get older!
Did you know you can actually do too many Kegels? Or that changes during menopause can affect the length, flexibility and comfort of your vaginal canal? And why do some women lose interest in sex in midlife, while others discover a whole new level of intimacy and pleasure?
In this eye-opening, wonderfully candid conversation, Mel is joined by Lisa Fitzpatrick, a physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience and a special interest in women's pelvic and sexual health, and author of Sexy Menopause.
Together, they explore the changes happening to women's bodies during midlife, the pelvic health issues so many of us quietly put up with, and why understanding our bodies is such an important part of feeling confident, healthy and connected to ourselves.
Lisa also shares her deeply personal story of finding herself single at 51, navigating heartbreak and menopause, and rediscovering her confidence, sensuality and sense of self.
In this episode, we explore:
<ul>
<li>
Why leaking when you laugh, sneeze or exercise isn't something you simply have to accept.
</li>
<li>
How doing too many Kegels could actually be contributing to pelvic floor problems.
</li>
<li>
What really happens to your vagina, pelvic tissues and sexual function during menopause.
</li>
<li>
Why libido can disappear in midlife &mdash; and what might help bring it back.
</li>
<li>
The connection between stress, emotional safety, relationships and sexual desire.
</li>
<li>
Practical ways to support pelvic health, intimacy and sexual wellbeing as we age.
</li>
<li>
Why midlife can be an opportunity to rediscover pleasure, confidence and connection with ourselves.
</li>
</ul>
From the science of pelvic health to the deeply personal experience of rebuilding your life, this conversation is a reminder that getting older doesn't mean giving up on feeling sexy, confident or connected to your body.
Because sometimes, understanding ourselves a little better can change everything. 💗
Connect with LISA FITZPATRICK:
<ul>
<li>Website: <a href="https://lisafitzpatrick.com.au/">https://lisafitzpatrick.com.au</a></li>
<li>Book: Sexy Menopause &mdash; <a href="https://sexymenopause.com/">https://sexymenopause.com</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&nbsp;</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>
🎧 Subscribe to Hey Soul Sista for more honest conversations, inspiring women's stories and expert wisdom on living well through midlife &mdash; body, mind and spirit.

Physiotherapist Lisa Fitzpatrick reveals what really happens to our vaginas during menopause, how to protect our pelvic health, and the secrets to maintaining a healthy, fulfilling sex life through midlife and beyond.

How to Keep Your Vagina Alive & Your Sex Life Healthy

What happens when the life you’ve built no longer feels like the life you’re meant to be living?

Jackie Gillies — Australia’s most sought after psychic medium, TV star and founder of TransformU — returns to Hey Soul Sista for a powerful conversation about transformation, spiritual awakening and what happens when you finally start listening to yourself.

We talk about that moment so many women reach when they look at their lives and think, “What about me?” After years of being the partner, mother, friend, carer and everything to everyone else, there can come a point when something inside you starts asking for more.

Jackie shares why we often know we’ve outgrown a relationship, identity or way of living long before we have the courage to change it, why self-worth and boundaries are such an important part of transformation, and why the inner work can feel uncomfortable before it sets us free.

We also explore energy, manifestation, consciousness and how Jackie believes we can become more aware of the messages our body and inner knowing are already giving us.

And then the conversation takes a very Hey Soul Sista turn…

Jackie shares some extraordinary psychic experiences of her own, I tell her about a spooky encounter I had while travelling through Bosnia — and during our conversation, the lights suddenly go out and Jackie tells me my grandmother is in the room.

She then guides me through an intuitive exercise that I definitely wasn’t expecting.

If you’re in a season of change, questioning what comes next, or feeling called towards a different version of your life, this conversation might be exactly what you need to hear.

What happens when the life you&rsquo;ve built no longer feels like the life you&rsquo;re meant to be living?
Jackie Gillies &mdash; Australia&rsquo;s most sought after psychic medium, TV star and founder of TransformU &mdash; returns to Hey Soul Sista for a powerful conversation about transformation, spiritual awakening and what happens when you finally start listening to yourself.
We talk about that moment so many women reach when they look at their lives and think, &ldquo;What about me?&rdquo; After years of being the partner, mother, friend, carer and everything to everyone else, there can come a point when something inside you starts asking for more.
Jackie shares why we often know we&rsquo;ve outgrown a relationship, identity or way of living long before we have the courage to change it, why self-worth and boundaries are such an important part of transformation, and why the inner work can feel uncomfortable before it sets us free.
We also explore energy, manifestation, consciousness and how Jackie believes we can become more aware of the messages our body and inner knowing are already giving us.
And then the conversation takes a very Hey Soul Sista turn&hellip;
Jackie shares some extraordinary psychic experiences of her own, I tell her about a spooky encounter I had while travelling through Bosnia &mdash; and during our conversation, the lights suddenly go out and Jackie tells me my grandmother is in the room.
She then guides me through an intuitive exercise that I definitely wasn&rsquo;t expecting.
If you&rsquo;re in a season of change, questioning what comes next, or feeling called towards a different version of your life, this conversation might be exactly what you need to hear.

Jackie Gillies joins me for a powerful conversation about transformation, spiritual awakening, self-worth and learning to trust the inner knowing that tells us when it’s time for change.

Jackie Gillies: How to Navigate Life Transformations & Spiritual Awakening

What happens when motherhood looks nothing like the life you imagined?

When Holly Green’s son Joey was just three months old, doctors discovered a rare brain tumour growing around his optic nerves. After life-saving surgery, Holly and her husband Blake learned that Joey was completely and permanently blind.

Now almost two, Joey is learning to navigate a world he has never seen—and Holly and Blake are learning how to teach him.

In this deeply moving conversation, Holly shares the reality of raising a blind child: the therapies, the constant mental load, the grief that can arrive unexpectedly, and the extraordinary amount of thought that goes into teaching Joey things most of us never even realise we learn through sight.

From learning to walk with a cane and throw a ball, to understanding what a tree is, where food sits on a plate, and even what colours mean, Holly gives us a glimpse into the world through Joey’s experience.

But this conversation is about so much more than blindness.

Holly talks beautifully about grieving the life you thought you would have while still loving the life you do have; how trauma has changed her as a woman and a mother; and why going through the unimaginable has taught her to find enormous joy in the smallest, most ordinary moments.

And above all, she shares her hope for Joey: that he grows up knowing blindness is part of who he is, but it will never define him.

This is a conversation about motherhood, grief, disability, resilience, love—and learning to see the world in an entirely different way.

👉 Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a 5-star review and share it with a friend!

Connect with HOLLY GREEN: 
Instagram @holly__green__
TikTok @holly.may.green
Substack - https://hollygreen.substack.com/
Yoga classes - https://www.twineyogastudio.com/

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 motherhood looks nothing like the life you imagined?
When Holly Green&rsquo;s son Joey was just three months old, doctors discovered a rare brain tumour growing around his optic nerves. After life-saving surgery, Holly and her husband Blake learned that Joey was completely and permanently blind.
Now almost two, Joey is learning to navigate a world he has never seen&mdash;and Holly and Blake are learning how to teach him.
In this deeply moving conversation, Holly shares the reality of raising a blind child: the therapies, the constant mental load, the grief that can arrive unexpectedly, and the extraordinary amount of thought that goes into teaching Joey things most of us never even realise we learn through sight.
From learning to walk with a cane and throw a ball, to understanding what a tree is, where food sits on a plate, and even what colours mean, Holly gives us a glimpse into the world through Joey&rsquo;s experience.
But this conversation is about so much more than blindness.
Holly talks beautifully about grieving the life you thought you would have while still loving the life you do have; how trauma has changed her as a woman and a mother; and why going through the unimaginable has taught her to find enormous joy in the smallest, most ordinary moments.
And above all, she shares her hope for Joey: that he grows up knowing blindness is part of who he is, but it will never define him.
This is a conversation about motherhood, grief, disability, resilience, love&mdash;and learning to see the world in an entirely different way.
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Connect with HOLLY GREEN:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Instagram @holly__green__</li>
<li>TikTok @holly.may.green</li>
<li>Substack - <a href="https://hollygreen.substack.com/">https://hollygreen.substack.com/</a></li>
<li>Yoga classes - <a href="https://www.twineyogastudio.com/">https://www.twineyogastudio.com/</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&nbsp;</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>

Holly Green shares the deeply personal reality of raising her blind son Joey, and how motherhood, grief and disability have taught her to see life—and what truly matters—in an entirely new way.

Somebody show me how to get back to the simple life!

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