What happens when we don’t set boundaries?
Burnout. Resentment. Emotional exhaustion. Disconnection from self.

In this powerful and practical episode of Hey Soul Sista, host Mel Histon is joined by psychologist Dr. Rickie Elliott to explore why personal boundaries are essential for mental health, emotional wellbeing, and healthy relationships — and why so many women struggle to set them.

Together, Mel and Dr Rickie unpack the deep conditioning that teaches women to prioritise others at their own expense, the link between people-pleasing and resentment, and how boundaries are not about pushing people away — but about protecting your energy, self-respect, and long-term wellbeing.

This episode offers compassionate insights and practical tools you can start using immediately to create clearer, healthier limits in both your personal and professional life.

In this episode, we explore:


What personal boundaries really are — and why they matter


Why women often feel guilty saying no


How poor boundaries impact mental health and relationships


The connection between self-love, self-respect, and boundary setting


How to communicate boundaries clearly and kindly


Creating space between a request and your response


Visualising and naming your limits


Why boundaries are an act of love, not rejection

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

What happens when we don&rsquo;t set boundaries? Burnout. Resentment. Emotional exhaustion. Disconnection from self.
In this powerful and practical episode of Hey Soul Sista, host Mel Histon is joined by psychologist Dr. Rickie Elliott to explore why personal boundaries are essential for mental health, emotional wellbeing, and healthy relationships &mdash; and why so many women struggle to set them.
Together, Mel and Dr Rickie unpack the deep conditioning that teaches women to prioritise others at their own expense, the link between people-pleasing and resentment, and how boundaries are not about pushing people away &mdash; but about protecting your energy, self-respect, and long-term wellbeing.
This episode offers compassionate insights and practical tools you can start using immediately to create clearer, healthier limits in both your personal and professional life.
In this episode, we explore:
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What personal boundaries really are &mdash; and why they matter
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Why women often feel guilty saying no
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How poor boundaries impact mental health and relationships
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The connection between self-love, self-respect, and boundary setting
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How to communicate boundaries clearly and kindly
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Creating space between a request and your response
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Visualising and naming your limits
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Why boundaries are an act of love, not rejection
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Connect with MEL HISTON:
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<li>Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!</li>
<li>Instagram @melissahiston</li>
<li>Instagram @heysoulsistapodcast</li>
<li>Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista</li>
<li>Website: heysoulsista.com</li>
<li>Website: gotyourbacksista.com</li>
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Welcome to Hey Soul Sista—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.

Each episode, I sit down with incredible women who are sharing their soulful wisdoms and finding deeper meaning in this life. We dive into real stories, honest conversations, and practical wisdom to help you feel inspired, seen, and ready to say YES to yourself.

I’ll also bring on experts in health, wellness, mindset, and spirituality to share their best tips on how to nurture your body, mind, and soul—because thriving in midlife is about feeling good inside and out. Because midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s an awakening. 

And Hey Soul Sista is here to remind you that the best is yet to come. So hit that follow button, pour yourself a coffee (or a wine—no judgment here), and let’s navigate this journey together with laughter, courage, and a whole lot of soul.

This is Hey Soul Sista, and you are exactly where you need to be.

With love and soul, Mel Histon - your host xx

Welcome to Hey Soul Sista&mdash;the podcast for women who are ready to live with more joy, purpose, and SOUL!&nbsp;If you&rsquo;re feeling the pull to re-discover yourself, embrace new possibilities, and create a life that truly lights you up, you&rsquo;re in the right place.
Each episode, I sit down with incredible women who are sharing their soulful wisdoms and finding deeper meaning in this life. We dive into real stories, honest conversations, and practical wisdom to help you feel inspired, seen, and ready to say YES to yourself.
I&rsquo;ll also bring on experts in health, wellness, mindset, and spirituality to share their best tips on how to nurture your body, mind, and soul&mdash;because thriving in midlife is about feeling good inside and out. Because midlife isn&rsquo;t a crisis&mdash;it&rsquo;s an awakening.&nbsp;
And Hey Soul Sista is here to remind you that the best is yet to come. So hit that follow button, pour yourself a coffee (or a wine&mdash;no judgment here), and let&rsquo;s navigate this journey together with laughter, courage, and a whole lot of soul.
This is Hey Soul Sista, and you are exactly where you need to be.
With love and soul, Mel Histon - your host xx

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 by Melissa Histon

 

Welcome to Hey Soul Sista—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.

Each episode, I sit down with incredible women who are sharing their soulful wisdoms and finding deeper meaning in this life. We dive into real stories, honest conversations, and practical wisdom to help you feel inspired, seen, and ready to say YES to yourself.

I’ll also bring on experts in health, wellness, mindset, and spirituality to share their best tips on how to nurture your body, mind, and soul—because thriving in midlife is about feeling good inside and out.

Because midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s an awakening. And Hey Soul Sista is here to remind you that the best is yet to come.

So hit that follow button, pour yourself a coffee (or a wine—no judgment here), and let’s navigate this journey together with laughter, courage, and a whole lot of soul.

This is Hey Soul Sista, and you are exactly where you need to be.

With love and soul,

Mel Histon - your host xx

&nbsp;
Welcome to Hey Soul Sista&mdash;the podcast for women who are ready to live with more joy, purpose, and SOUL!&nbsp;If you&rsquo;re feeling the pull to re-discover yourself, embrace new possibilities, and create a life that truly lights you up, you&rsquo;re in the right place.
Each episode, I sit down with incredible women who are sharing their soulful wisdoms and finding deeper meaning in this life. We dive into real stories, honest conversations, and practical wisdom to help you feel inspired, seen, and ready to say YES to yourself.
I&rsquo;ll also bring on experts in health, wellness, mindset, and spirituality to share their best tips on how to nurture your body, mind, and soul&mdash;because thriving in midlife is about feeling good inside and out.
Because midlife isn&rsquo;t a crisis&mdash;it&rsquo;s an awakening. And Hey Soul Sista is here to remind you that the best is yet to come.
So hit that follow button, pour yourself a coffee (or a wine&mdash;no judgment here), and let&rsquo;s navigate this journey together with laughter, courage, and a whole lot of soul.
This is Hey Soul Sista, and you are exactly where you need to be.
With love and soul,
Mel Histon - your host xx

Hey Soul Sista 

In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, Mel Heston and psychologist Dr. Ricky Elliott explore why personal boundaries are essential for mental health and relationships, and share practical, compassionate strategies to help women say no, communicate their limits, and prioritise their wellbeing without guilt.

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