We all say it: “I was so triggered.”
But what’s actually happening in our brain, body, and nervous system when that wave hits?

In this deeply honest and practical conversation, host Mel Histon, sits down with psychologist Kaz Amos to unpack the science and the soul of emotional triggers — why they happen, where they come from, and how we can finally heal them.

Mel shares powerful personal stories — from family conflict to cancer surgeries — revealing how past experiences can live quietly in the body for years before suddenly resurfacing. Kaz brings clarity and compassion, explaining the psychology behind reactivity, trauma, nervous system responses, and why our reactions often make sense when we understand our history.

You’ll learn:

• What a trigger really is (and why it’s not “being dramatic”)
• The difference between reacting and responding
• How childhood and family experiences shape our emotional wiring
• Why small moments can feel overwhelming
• The surprising ways trauma lives in the body
• Practical tools to calm yourself in the moment
• How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps reframe thoughts
• What EMDR therapy is and how it helps heal trauma
• A simple SOS technique to regulate your nervous system fast
• Whether true emotional healing is possible

You are not broken. Your nervous system is trying to protect you.
And healing is possible.

🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward responding — not reacting.

Connect with Kaz:
Follow Kaz on Instagram: kaz.amos
Website: kazamos.com.au 
Through the Hummingbird Centre for psychology sessions, workshops, and speaking engagements. Hummingbird Centre

Connect with Mel:
Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!
Follow Hey Soul Sista on Instagram: @heysoulsistapodcast
Follow Mel on Instagram: @melissahiston
Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista
Website: heysoulsista.com

 

 

We all say it: &ldquo;I was so triggered.&rdquo; But what&rsquo;s actually happening in our brain, body, and nervous system when that wave hits?
In this deeply honest and practical conversation, host Mel Histon, sits down with psychologist Kaz Amos to unpack the science and the soul of emotional triggers &mdash; why they happen, where they come from, and how we can finally heal them.
Mel shares powerful personal stories &mdash; from family conflict to cancer surgeries &mdash; revealing how past experiences can live quietly in the body for years before suddenly resurfacing. Kaz brings clarity and compassion, explaining the psychology behind reactivity, trauma, nervous system responses, and why our reactions often make sense when we understand our history.
You&rsquo;ll learn:
&bull; What a trigger really is (and why it&rsquo;s not &ldquo;being dramatic&rdquo;) &bull; The difference between reacting and responding &bull; How childhood and family experiences shape our emotional wiring &bull; Why small moments can feel overwhelming &bull; The surprising ways trauma lives in the body &bull; Practical tools to calm yourself in the moment &bull; How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps reframe thoughts &bull; What EMDR therapy is and how it helps heal trauma &bull; A simple SOS technique to regulate your nervous system fast &bull; Whether true emotional healing is possible
You are not broken. Your nervous system is trying to protect you. And healing is possible.
🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward responding &mdash; not reacting.
Connect with Kaz:
<ul>
<li>Follow Kaz on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaz.amos/">kaz.amos</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="http://kazamos.com.au?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-start="1918" data-end="1957">kazamos.com.au</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Through the Hummingbird Centre for psychology sessions, workshops, and speaking engagements. <a href="https://www.hummingbirdcentre.com.au/our-team/kaz-amos/">Hummingbird Centre</a></li>
</ul>
Connect with Mel:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!</li>
<li>Follow&nbsp;Hey Soul Sista on Instagram: @heysoulsistapodcast</li>
<li>Follow Mel on Instagram: @melissahiston</li>
<li>Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista</li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.heysoulsista.com">heysoulsista.com</a></li>
</ul>
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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 

A powerful conversation on why we get emotionally triggered, what our reactions are really telling us, and how to finally heal.