Lottie Consalvo is not just an internationally renowned artist; she's a visionary whose work transcends boundaries and challenges perceptions. With a unique blend of emotion, vulnerability, and raw authenticity, Lottie's art speaks to the soul, inviting us to explore the depths of our humanity and the mysteries of existence. In this episode of ‘Hey Soul Sista’, Lottie unveils her creative journey, from her early inspirations to the evolution of her distinctive style and gives insights into how we can all find our creative vision and voice! Hey Soul Sista listeners. Get ready to + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Embarking on a journey not only allows us to explore our surroundings but also unlocks the door to understanding our inner selves. In this special episode of ‘Hey Soul Sista’, journalist, speaker, adventurer, yogi and music festival organiser - Alex Morris - shares stories of her recent solo adventure around the southern states of the USA, and the transformative power of stepping into the unknown. Hey Soul Sista listeners. Get ready to + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s all out on the table this episode of Hey Soul Sista Podcast! Sex Therapist, Gabrielle Lawrie, is back in the studio with host, Mel Histon, dispelling myths about sex and answering sex questions sent in by Hey Soul Sista listeners. Get ready to + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have the ability to grow, change and improve. Your personal beliefs and view of the world have a profound impact on your happiness, success, and overall well-being. In this episode, guest and mindset coach, Lisa Gill, shares her secrets into the powerful realm of mastering your mind, so that you can do anything…and hopefully live your best life! Hey Soul Sista listeners. Get ready to + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this fun and informative episode of Hey Soul Sista Podcast, Mel Histon and her guests, Alex Morris and Emmalee Ford, get raw and real about women’s’ fertility, changing hormones and the impact contraceptives have on our bodies. What impacts our fertility? Is it better to use a diaphragm or the pill? Why are women considered geriatric at 35? These questions and so many more are answered in this episode. + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simply put, the Law of Attraction is the ability to attract into our lives whatever we are focusing on. It is believed that regardless of age, nationality, or religious belief, we are all susceptible to the laws which govern the Universe, including the Law of Attraction. It is the Law of Attraction that uses the power of the mind to translate whatever is in our thoughts and materialize them into reality. In the episode of Hey Soul Sista, Mel chats with Alexandra Joy and Rebecca Gibson about how to harness the Law of Attraction to live our best lives. + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station + @valleyofjoy + @rebecca_gibson_psychicmedium  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this heartfelt episode, ‘Human Experience’ Founder/CEO and mother of three, Nic McClanahan, shares the intimate story of her marriage breakdown from her husband …. and meeting the love of her life: another woman, Lisca. Nic candidly shares the emotional journey of beginning her life again with Lisca, and all she has learned along the way. + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station + Follow Nic at @nicmcclanahanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced ‘The 5am Club’ concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity. In this episode, ‘Hey Soul Sista Podcast’ host, Mel Histon, (who is a prolific night owl and sleepy head) is ‘persuaded’ by 5AM Club converts, Belinda Smith and Nadene Barretto, to change her morning ‘non-routine’ to embrace the rituals and benefits of joining the 5AM Club. YOU can learn all about the revolutionary morning routine and decide for yourself if you should join the Club. + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2008, the Global Financial Crisis hit the Gold Coast, especially the construction industry and peoples’ businesses, families, hopes and dreams were destroyed. Inspirational speaker and business woman, Lisa Gill, shares her candid story of losing it all, moving from the glittery Gold Coast, to the small Hunter town of Muswellbrook for a second chance to start life again. + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Kubler-Ross said people are only capable of two emotions – love and fear. All positive emotions come from love and all negative emotions from fear. From love flows happiness, contentment, peace and joy. From fear comes anger, hate, anxiety and guilt. They are opposites. If we are in fear, we are not in a place of love. When we are in love, then we are not in a place of fear. In this episode, special guest, Rebecca Gibson, and Host, Mel Histon, discuss the difference between our Love and Fear and how we can make the switch from living a fearful life to a more loving one. + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Bowditch is a powerhouse businesswoman, in-demand business strategist, podcast expert, speaker, and event chairperson. She who works with global brands who seek out her advice and is the CEO of the Australian Assembly of Administrators (formerly Australian Admin Awards) and the multi-award-winning consulting agency Door20a. In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, Michelle shares her personal story to growing a corporate career and her journey to establishing successful business and how to live a fulfilling and successful life according to our own values! + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As humans, we are wired to create narratives that help us make sense of the world around us and our place in it. These stories shape our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours, and can have a profound impact on our lives – good and bad! In this episode, host, Mel Histon, with guests Charlotte Thaarup and Kate Histon, will explore the different types of stories we tell ourselves and discuss how these stories shape our identities and influence our perceptions of reality. We'll also examine the power of stories to inspire and motivate us, as well as their potential to limit us and hold us back. We'll explore how we can harness the positive aspects of storytelling to create more fulfilling and meaningful lives, and break free from negative stories that may be holding us back. + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boundaries are the limits we set for ourselves and others in terms of what we are willing to accept and tolerate in different situations. They are an essential component of maintaining our mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and yet, many of us struggle with setting and enforcing them. In this episode, host – Mel Histon – and special guest – Dr Rickie Elliot - discuss personal boundaries, why they matter, and how to establish them in various contexts, from friendships and romantic relationships to work and family dynamics. We'll be sharing personal stories, insights, and practical tips that you can use to enhance your self-awareness and strengthen your relationships. So, if you're ready to learn more about personal boundaries, then let's get started! + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around the world, the practices of Ice bathing and the Wim Hof method have exploded in popularity with many health benefits of both. In this episode, Mel Histon and Mel Sarge discuss the practices with Gene Kelly -  a holistic health expert , spiritual truth seeker and Master Breathwork Instructor - and Nadene Barretto -  a cold water swimming and Wim Hof convert - about the many health benefits of this practice, from improved circulation and metabolism to increased mental resilience and even longevity. Join us for this episode as we dive into these frigid waters for an exploration of the healing power of ice bathing and cold water swimming. + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around the world, many people are still reeling from the recent decision by the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade, so that states may now make it illegal to obtain or perform an abortion. In this Hey Soul Sista episode, journalist, Alexandra Morris, talks about growing up in the Southern States in America – on the Bible Belt – her journey to Australia, and what it’s like being a liberal woman watching the political and social changes in her home country – the States - over the last few years – including the overturning of Roe vs Wade: a ruling diminishes the self-ownership of all women. + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health. You can also use it to relax and cope with stress by refocusing your attention on something calming. Meditation can help you learn to stay centred and keep inner peace. In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, Yogi, Author, and Speaker, Meg Linton, talks through how to meditate, why meditation is integral to your health and finding inner joy! + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Recorded at Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Soul Sista, we live in a period time where are seeing the rise in women entrepreneurship – did you now that two-thirds of new businesses created in Australia in the past decade have been founded by women. Even in light of these crazy COVID times, it seems women are certainly taking the brave step to creating and growing their own business. So have you ever had a yearning to leave your job and take the leap into starting your own business? Business woman and entrepreneur, Holly Martin, knows what it’s like to build a business (or two!).She is the Managing Director; Chief Marketer at The Marketing GP and has also founded a number of other businesses in the last decade, ranging from product-based businesses to for-purpose tomedia. In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, she shares some of her business and life lessons and inspire all you wonderful entrepreneurial women! + Follow Mel at @melissahiston+ Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode+ Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast+ www.thesistacode.com+ melissa@thesistacode.com+ Recorded at Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have heard people talk of having ‘spiritual awakenings’ and how they can lead to more enlightened (dare we say) people. But what does a spiritual awakening really mean, and what does it actually entail? Spiritual awakenings can be unnerving at first, as they often cause us to grapple with questions like, Who am I, and why am I here? But there can also be a certain element of wonder and excitement when we find ourselves suddenly feeling very much alive. In this episode of Hey Soul Sista podcast, Mel discusses with psychic medium, Rebecca Gibson, what a spiritual awakening actually mean, how do you know if you are on the journey, how do you know when you are awake! + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Recorded at Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you like some more pleasure in your life? In this episode of Hey Soul Sista podcast, Mel and her co-host, Dr Emmalee Ford, chat with qualified sex educator, Abby Herrick, about connecting with our bodies and pleasure! Abby, the founder of Pleasure and Peach, challenges the status quo and talks openly about female pleasure, sexual anatomy, benefits of solo sex, closing the orgasm gap, and how to have more authentic, pleasurable partnered sex!  + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by at Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After twenty years spent searching for her biological parents, 52-year-old Susan Francis, unexpectedly met the great love of her life - a goldminer named Wayne Francis: a gentle giant of a man, who promises Susan the world.Two years later, they throw in their jobs, marry and sell everything they own, embarking on an incredible adventure, to start a new life in the romantic city of Granada, where they learn Spanish and enjoy too much tapas. In love, and enthralled by the splendour of a European springtime, the pair treasure every moment together.Until a shocking series of events alters everything. Everyone has a story, but not all of us the courage or willingness to share their story and life learnings with the world.  + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.