In this empowering episode, host Mel Histon and her guests, dive into why so many women hold back their voices—and why fear of judgment shouldn’t stop you from speaking up. Join Mel, Jamie Abbott and Alex Morris to explore:


Real stories of courage, authenticity, and speaking your truth


How societal pressures and “middle-age judgment” impact women


Practical advice for overcoming fear and embracing your confidence


Inspiring examples of women reclaiming their voices—regardless of age or background

Whether it’s speaking on stage, sharing your story online, or standing up in everyday life, this episode is your reminder: you’ll always be judged, so why not speak your truth anyway?

Listen in to feel empowered, inspired, and ready to show up as your boldest self.

Connect with JAIMIE ABBOTT: 
Follow Jaimie on Instagram: @jaimieabbott www.jaimieabbott.com.au
Listen Jaimie's podcast: Pitch Perfect with Jaimie Abbott

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

 

In this empowering episode, host Mel Histon and her guests, dive into why so many women hold back their voices&mdash;and why fear of judgment shouldn&rsquo;t stop you from speaking up. Join Mel, Jamie Abbott and Alex Morris to explore:
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Real stories of courage, authenticity, and speaking your truth
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How societal pressures and &ldquo;middle-age judgment&rdquo; impact women
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Practical advice for overcoming fear and embracing your confidence
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Inspiring examples of women reclaiming their voices&mdash;regardless of age or background
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Whether it&rsquo;s speaking on stage, sharing your story online, or standing up in everyday life, this episode is your reminder: you&rsquo;ll always be judged, so why not speak your truth anyway?
Listen in to feel empowered, inspired, and ready to show up as your boldest self.
Connect with JAIMIE ABBOTT:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-start="1023" data-end="1110">Follow Jaimie on Instagram: @jaimieabbott <a href="https://www.jaimieabbott.com.au">www.jaimieabbott.com.au</a></li>
<li data-start="1023" data-end="1110">Listen Jaimie's podcast: Pitch Perfect with Jaimie Abbott</li>
</ul>
Connect with ALEX MORRIS:
<ul>
<li data-start="1023" data-end="1110">Instagram @alexmorriswrite</li>
<li data-start="1023" data-end="1110">Substack: alexmorriswrite.substack.com</li>
<li data-start="1023" data-end="1110">Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista</li>
</ul>
Connect with MEL HISTON:
<ul>
<li data-start="1023" data-end="1110">Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!</li>
<li data-start="1023" data-end="1110">Instagram @melissahiston</li>
<li data-start="1023" data-end="1110">Instagram @heysoulsistapodcast</li>
<li data-start="1023" data-end="1110">Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista</li>
<li data-start="1023" data-end="1110">Website: heysoulsista.com</li>
<li data-start="1023" data-end="1110">Website: gotyourbacksista.com</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

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 

In this episode, we explore why women fear judgment, share real stories of speaking up, and reveal why embracing your voice is the key to confidence and authenticity.

The Fear of Being Judged (And Why YOU Still  Need to Speak Up)

Brain fog, sudden chin hairs, mood swings, and feeling like you are losing your mind—if you are a woman over 40, it’s not just stress. It’s perimenopause.

In this episode, women’s health specialist Dr Shauna Watts breaks down the wildly fluctuating hormones that cause these unexpected changes. Host, Mel Histon, and Dr Shauna dive deep into the signs doctors frequently miss, how dropping estrogen impacts your brain, and the honest, evidence-based truth about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) so you can finally get relief.

If you have been feeling uncharacteristic anxiety, fatigue, or just not like yourself lately, this conversation is the validation and medical clarity you have been looking for.

Topics Covered in This Episode:
The "Zone of Chaos": What perimenopause actually is and when it starts.
Brain Fog Explained: How dropping estrogen levels physically impact your brain health, memory, and cognition.
The Hidden Symptoms: Why changing hormones lead to unexpected changes like body composition shifts and chin hairs.
Demystifying Hormones and HRT: An honest, evidence-based look at the safety, side effects, and benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy.

About Our Guest:Dr Shauna Watts is a respected Australian General Practitioner specializing in women's health, lifestyle medicine, and menopause management. She is passionate about empowering women with evidence-based education to navigate midlife changes with confidence and clarity.

Connect with DR SHAUNA WATTS: 
Website: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/ 
Dr Shauna's podcast 'All About You' - https://www.allaboutyoupod.com/
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3YhnZ3pO6zaEOgFvIUo99b
Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/all-about-you-with-dr-shauna-watts/id1720112408  Facebook  @YOUbyDrShaunaWattsNewcastle 
Instagram @youbydrshaunawatts

 

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

Brain fog, sudden chin hairs, mood swings, and feeling like you are losing your mind&mdash;if you are a woman over 40, it&rsquo;s not just stress. It&rsquo;s perimenopause.
In this episode, women&rsquo;s health specialist Dr Shauna Watts breaks down the wildly fluctuating hormones that cause these unexpected changes. Host, Mel Histon, and Dr Shauna dive deep into the signs doctors frequently miss, how dropping estrogen impacts your brain, and the honest, evidence-based truth about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) so you can finally get relief.
If you have been feeling uncharacteristic anxiety, fatigue, or just not like yourself lately, this conversation is the validation and medical clarity you have been looking for.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAEICBAA" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">The "Zone of Chaos": What perimenopause actually is and when it starts.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAEICBAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Brain Fog Explained: How dropping estrogen levels physically impact your brain health, memory, and cognition.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAEICBAC" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">The Hidden Symptoms: Why changing hormones lead to unexpected changes like body composition shifts and chin hairs.</li>
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</ul>
About Our Guest:Dr Shauna Watts is a respected Australian General Practitioner specializing in women's health, lifestyle medicine, and menopause management. She is passionate about empowering women with evidence-based education to navigate midlife changes with confidence and clarity.
Connect with DR SHAUNA WATTS:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Website: <a href="https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/">https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr Shauna's podcast 'All About You' - <a href="https://www.allaboutyoupod.com/">https://www.allaboutyoupod.com/</a></li>
<li>Spotify - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3YhnZ3pO6zaEOgFvIUo99b">https://open.spotify.com/show/3YhnZ3pO6zaEOgFvIUo99b</a></li>
<li>Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/all-about-you-with-dr-shauna-watts/id1720112408&nbsp; Facebook <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC7LjbZslykY2DQtEgCdnr2Q">&nbsp;@YOUbyDrShaunaWattsNewcastle&nbsp;</a></li>
<li>Instagram @youbydrshaunawatts</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
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>

Women's health specialist Dr Shauna Watts reveals the truth about perimenopause symptoms like brain fog and chin hairs, and shares evidence-based insights on HRT.

From Brain Fog to Chin Hairs: Navigating Perimenopause with Dr Shauna Watts

What if the parts of yourself you've spent your whole life hiding are actually your greatest gifts?

In this powerful episode of Hey Soul Sista, Mel Histon sits down with author, speaker and psychic medium Chezzi Denyer to explore the extraordinary story behind her new book, 'The Weird Little Girl Who Talked To Ghosts'.

As a child, Chezzi experienced what she describes as communication with spirits and a deep connection to the unseen world. But after years of feeling different, being labelled "weird" and trying to fit in, she gradually shut that part of herself down.

It wasn't until a profound period of grief, loss and personal transformation that those experiences began to return—leading her on a journey that would change her life forever.

Together, Mel and Chezzi explore:

• Growing up feeling different and learning to hide who you are
• The impact of childhood experiences and being labelled "weird"
• Why so many women dim their light to fit in
• Grief, loss and spiritual awakening
• Intuition, signs and synchronicities
• Messages from loved ones who have passed
• Motherhood, self-doubt and learning to trust yourself
• Whether we all have intuitive abilities
• How to reconnect with your inner knowing
• The inspiration behind The Weird Little Girl Who Talked To Ghosts

Whether you're curious about mediumship, fascinated by spirituality, navigating grief, or simply trying to reconnect with your authentic self, this conversation offers comfort, insight and hope.

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 

Connect with CHEZZI DENYER:
Website: https://chezzidenyer.com.au/
Chezzi's book - The Weird Little Girl That Talked To Ghosts
Facebook @thechezzidiaries
Instagram @chezzidenyer

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a soul sister who needs to hear it.

What if the parts of yourself you've spent your whole life hiding are actually your greatest gifts?
In this powerful episode of Hey Soul Sista, Mel Histon sits down with author, speaker and psychic medium Chezzi Denyer to explore the extraordinary story behind her new book, 'The Weird Little Girl Who Talked To Ghosts'.
As a child, Chezzi experienced what she describes as communication with spirits and a deep connection to the unseen world. But after years of feeling different, being labelled "weird" and trying to fit in, she gradually shut that part of herself down.
It wasn't until a profound period of grief, loss and personal transformation that those experiences began to return&mdash;leading her on a journey that would change her life forever.
Together, Mel and Chezzi explore:
&bull; Growing up feeling different and learning to hide who you are &bull; The impact of childhood experiences and being labelled "weird" &bull; Why so many women dim their light to fit in &bull; Grief, loss and spiritual awakening &bull; Intuition, signs and synchronicities &bull; Messages from loved ones who have passed &bull; Motherhood, self-doubt and learning to trust yourself &bull; Whether we all have intuitive abilities &bull; How to reconnect with your inner knowing &bull; The inspiration behind The Weird Little Girl Who Talked To Ghosts
Whether you're curious about mediumship, fascinated by spirituality, navigating grief, or simply trying to reconnect with your authentic self, this conversation offers comfort, insight and hope.
Connect with MEL HISTON:
<ul>
<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&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Connect with CHEZZI DENYER:
<ul>
<li>Website: <a href="https://chezzidenyer.com.au/">https://chezzidenyer.com.au/</a></li>
<li>Chezzi's book - The Weird Little Girl That Talked To Ghosts</li>
<li>Facebook @thechezzidiaries</li>
<li>Instagram @chezzidenyer</li>
</ul>
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a soul sister who needs to hear it.

In this powerful conversation, Chezzi shares the extraordinary story behind her new book, The Weird Little Girl Who Talked To Ghosts, and reveals how grief, healing and self-discovery led her back to the intuitive gifts she had spent decades suppressing.

The Weird Little Girl Who Talked To Ghosts with Chezzi Denyer

After spending seven days in a coma with a rare and life-threatening form of bacterial meningitis, renowned neurosurgeon Dr Eben Alexander says he experienced a reality beyond this world—one that challenged everything he thought he knew about life, death and consciousness.

Before his near-death experience, Dr Eben was a respected brain surgeon who believed consciousness was created entirely by the brain. But what happened during those seven days would completely transform his understanding of reality and lead him to write the international bestseller Proof of Heaven.

In this profound and thought-provoking conversation, host - Mel Histon - and Dr Eben explore some of humanity's biggest questions:

✨ What happens when we die?
✨ Does consciousness survive beyond the physical body?
✨ Can we reconnect with loved ones after death?
✨ What is a life review?
✨ Why are so many people reporting near-death experiences?
✨ Is there a deeper purpose behind suffering and grief?
✨ What role does love play in the journey of the soul?

Dr Eben also shares the extraordinary story of meeting a woman during his near-death experience who would later be revealed to be his biological sister—someone he had never met in this lifetime.

Whether you're curious, skeptical, grieving someone you love, or simply searching for deeper meaning, this conversation offers a fascinating exploration of life, death and the possibility that we are far more than our physical bodies.

One message sits at the heart of Dr Eben's story:

"You are deeply loved and cherished forever."

If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a friend and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing these powerful conversations to more women around the world.

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

Connect with DR EBEN ALEXANDER:
Website: https://ebenalexander.com/
For Binaural Beats and Meditations - https://www.sacredacoustics.com/
Dr Eben's books - Proof of Heaven, Living in a Mindful Universe, The Map of Heaven
Instagram @ebenalex3md

After spending seven days in a coma with a rare and life-threatening form of bacterial meningitis, renowned neurosurgeon Dr Eben Alexander says he experienced a reality beyond this world&mdash;one that challenged everything he thought he knew about life, death and consciousness.
Before his near-death experience, Dr Eben was a respected brain surgeon who believed consciousness was created entirely by the brain. But what happened during those seven days would completely transform his understanding of reality and lead him to write the international bestseller Proof of Heaven.
In this profound and thought-provoking conversation, host - Mel Histon - and Dr Eben explore some of humanity's biggest questions:
✨ What happens when we die? ✨ Does consciousness survive beyond the physical body? ✨ Can we reconnect with loved ones after death? ✨ What is a life review? ✨ Why are so many people reporting near-death experiences? ✨ Is there a deeper purpose behind suffering and grief? ✨ What role does love play in the journey of the soul?
Dr Eben also shares the extraordinary story of meeting a woman during his near-death experience who would later be revealed to be his biological sister&mdash;someone he had never met in this lifetime.
Whether you're curious, skeptical, grieving someone you love, or simply searching for deeper meaning, this conversation offers a fascinating exploration of life, death and the possibility that we are far more than our physical bodies.
One message sits at the heart of Dr Eben's story:
"You are deeply loved and cherished forever."
If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a friend and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing these powerful conversations to more women around the world.
Connect with MEL HISTON:
<ul>
<li>Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!</li>
<li>Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissahiston/">melissahiston </a></li>
<li>Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/heysoulsistapodcast/">heysoulsistapodcast </a></li>
<li>Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista</li>
<li>Website: heysoulsista.com</li>
<li>Website: gotyourbacksista.com</li>
</ul>
Connect with DR EBEN ALEXANDER:
<ul>
<li>Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://ebenalexander.com/">https://ebenalexander.com/</a></li>
<li>For Binaural Beats and Meditations - <a href="https://www.sacredacoustics.com/">https://www.sacredacoustics.com/</a></li>
<li>Dr Eben's books - Proof of Heaven, Living in a Mindful Universe, The Map of Heaven</li>
<li>Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ebenalex3md/?hl=en">ebenalex3md</a></li>
</ul>

After spending seven days in a coma with a rare and life-threatening form of bacterial meningitis, renowned neurosurgeon Dr Eben Alexander says he experienced a reality beyond this world—one that challenged everything he thought he knew about life, death and consciousness.

The Fear of Being Judged (And Why YOU Still Need to Speak Up)

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