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Melissa Histon

Photographer, philanthropist, adventurer, blogger, avid permitter and social changer, Melissa Histon is a woman on a mission to make a real difference to the lives of women globally. Melissa spent 10 years working in the corporate world before leaving to establish a successful photography business. After experiencing a number of life-altering events, Melissa created The Sista Code in May 2014 with a dream to see women empowered, happy and connected. Whether it's building a house for the homeless in Nepal, interviewing inspiring women from around the globe, or creating events and campaigns to support sistas escaping domestic violence, Melissa knows that true change can only happen when we all stand together and boost each other.

‘I’m Not Responsible for Your Happiness’ – Why People Pleasing Keeps You Stuck

Many women grow up believing it’s their job to keep everyone else happy — to be the good girl, the peacekeeper, the one who doesn’t rock the boat. But what if that belief is the very thing keeping you exhausted,…

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  • 27/01/2026
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Jackie Gillies on Intuition, Healing & Transforming Your Life

What becomes possible when you start trusting your intuition, your inner guidance? In this powerful episode, Australia’s most sought-after psychic medium Jackie Gillies shares with host, Mel Histon, how intuition, healing, and soul-led transformation can change your life. Many of…

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  • 20/01/2026
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Bondi and the Rise of Extremism

The Bondi shootings shocked the nation, but they are part of a bigger story: the rise of extremism in Australia and globally. In this episode,…

  • 13/01/2026
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Finding your Calm: Cancer, Career Loss & Awakening

In this deeply grounding and inspiring conversation, Hey Soul Sista host, Mel Histon, is joined by Geoff Rupp, a Vedic meditation teacher, Vedic astrologer, and founder of Find Your Calm, to explore what happens when life forces you to stop—and…

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Why Not Everyone Claps When You Win: Growth, Jealousy & Becoming Yourself

What happens when you grow — and not everyone claps? A raw, honest conversation about growth, jealousy, friendship, and becoming yourself. In this powerful and…

  • 30/12/2025
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Psychic Awakening & Cacao Ceremonies: How to Trust Your Intuition

What if the answers you’ve been searching for have been inside you all along — and you just need to learn to hear them? In this soulful episode of Hey Soul Sista, Mel Histon sits down with bestselling author, intuitive guide,…

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The Dark Side of Ballet: My sister, Kate’s, story of abuse, control & breaking free

What happens when the world you love becomes the place that breaks you? In this deeply personal and powerful episode, host, Mel Histon, sits down…

  • 09/12/2025
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Is America facing its Handmaid’s Tale? – with Alex Morris

A deep political and emotional divide is shaping the way women in America see their country, their safety, and their future — with left-leaning and right-leaning women often living in what feel like completely different realities. In this timely and…

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  • 25/11/2025
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Survival and healing domestic violence: Paige Bush shares her powerful story

Domestic violence doesn’t always look like what we imagine — and for many women, the danger begins long before the first moment of fear. In this powerful episode, host – Mel Histon –  sits down with TikTok superstar and domestic…

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Overcoming bullying and building resilience in our daughters

Bullying isn’t just “kids being kids”—it can leave deep, lasting scars on mental health. In this episode, host, Mel Histon, and special guest, Charlotte Thaarup,…

  • 11/11/2025
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