So many women reach midlife and feel like their bodies have suddenly changed the rules.

You’re eating the same. Moving the same. Doing what always worked — and yet the weight won’t shift. Or it comes back faster than ever. And too often, the message women receive is that they simply aren’t trying hard enough.

In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, host Mel Histon, sits down with bariatric surgeons Dr Martin McLeod and Dr Mark Gately from Sea Change Clinic for a compassionate, honest, and myth-busting conversation about weight, health, and wellbeing in midlife.

Together we explore the biological, hormonal, emotional, and societal factors that shape women’s weight — and unpack why this is about far more than willpower or discipline.

This episode isn’t about shame or quick fixes.
It’s about understanding, empowerment, and informed choice.

In this conversation we explore:


Why weight gain often happens in midlife


The role hormones, sleep, stress, and muscle loss play


How chronic stress and emotional load impact metabolism


Why shame and stigma make weight challenges harder


The shift from viewing obesity as willpower to chronic health condition


The truth behind common weight loss myths


Understanding “set point” and weight regain


Evidence-based support options including:


Lifestyle approaches


Medical support


GLP-1 medications


Bariatric surgery


When additional support might be appropriate — and why that isn’t failure


What sustainable success actually looks like


Compassionate reframing for women navigating body changes

As always on Hey Soul Sista, this conversation centres women’s lived experiences, wellbeing, and agency — because your body is not a problem to fix. It’s something to understand, support, and care for.

Connect with DR MARK AND DR MARTIN: 
Instagram: @seachangeweightlossclinic
Facebook: facebook.com/seachangeclinic
Website: seachange.com.au

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

So many women reach midlife and feel like their bodies have suddenly changed the rules.
You&rsquo;re eating the same. Moving the same. Doing what always worked &mdash; and yet the weight won&rsquo;t shift. Or it comes back faster than ever. And too often, the message women receive is that they simply aren&rsquo;t trying hard enough.
In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, host Mel Histon, sits down with bariatric surgeons Dr Martin McLeod and Dr Mark Gately from Sea Change Clinic for a compassionate, honest, and myth-busting conversation about weight, health, and wellbeing in midlife.
Together we explore the biological, hormonal, emotional, and societal factors that shape women&rsquo;s weight &mdash; and unpack why this is about far more than willpower or discipline.
This episode isn&rsquo;t about shame or quick fixes. It&rsquo;s about understanding, empowerment, and informed choice.
In this conversation we explore:
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<li>
Why weight gain often happens in midlife
</li>
<li>
The role hormones, sleep, stress, and muscle loss play
</li>
<li>
How chronic stress and emotional load impact metabolism
</li>
<li>
Why shame and stigma make weight challenges harder
</li>
<li>
The shift from viewing obesity as willpower to chronic health condition
</li>
<li>
The truth behind common weight loss myths
</li>
<li>
Understanding &ldquo;set point&rdquo; and weight regain
</li>
<li>
Evidence-based support options including:
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<li>
Lifestyle approaches
</li>
<li>
Medical support
</li>
<li>
GLP-1 medications
</li>
<li>
Bariatric surgery
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
When additional support might be appropriate &mdash; and why that isn&rsquo;t failure
</li>
<li>
What sustainable success actually looks like
</li>
<li>
Compassionate reframing for women navigating body changes
</li>
</ul>
As always on Hey Soul Sista, this conversation centres women&rsquo;s lived experiences, wellbeing, and agency &mdash; because your body is not a problem to fix. It&rsquo;s something to understand, support, and care for.
Connect with DR MARK AND DR MARTIN:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Instagram: @seachangeweightlossclinic</li>
<li>Facebook: facebook.com/seachangeclinic</li>
<li>Website: seachange.com.au</li>
</ul>
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>
</ul>

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 

A compassionate, myth-busting conversation about women’s bodies in midlife — understanding weight changes, reclaiming wellbeing, and exploring supportive options without judgement.