Doing It All (and Feeling It All): A Conversation with Dr. Shadia Sheikh

In this episode of Girl, You Ain’t Crazy, we kick off a new series highlighting women who are navigating full lives, big responsibilities, and the quiet challenges no one talks about.We’re joined by Dr. Shadia Sheikh, a physical therapist, business owner, and mom of twins, whose journey reflects what so many women experience—but rarely say out loud.Shadia shares her path from working in a traditional outpatient clinic to stepping away during COVID, when shifting business practices no longer aligned with her values. What followed was a leap into building something of her own—care that puts people first.We talk about:What pushed her to leave the traditional healthcare modelHer philosophy on movement, healing, and individualized careThe reality of raising twins while managing a careerHow fitness and CrossFit look different in this season of lifeThe unseen mental load women carry while “doing it all.”This conversation is honest, relatable, and a reminder that just because ke they haveogether… doesn’t mean it’s easy.Because the truth is—you're not crazy. You're carrying a lot.