Sister Science Stories

What Does It Mean to Be Whole? A Conversation on Integration In this heartfelt episode of Sister Science Stories, Jill and Chelsea unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in personal growth: integration. Drawing from the Latin root integer — meaning whole, complete, undivided — they make the case that what most of us actually need isn't to be fixed, but to be restored to the wholeness that was always there. Chelsea opens up about one of the most painful years of her life, navigating the decision to step back from her relationship with her mother, ending patterns of over-giving, and sitting with the grief, rage, and self-shame that surfaced in the process. Together, Jill and Chelsea explore what integration actually looks and feels like from the inside — and why it's so much harder, and more rewarding, than any quick fix. They also touch on the connection between integration and physical health, the body as a truth-teller, and why perimenopause may be one of the most powerful invitations to come home to yourself that a woman will ever receive. This episode is honest, vulnerable, and deeply human. If you've been white-knuckling your way through life, managing symptoms, or quietly wondering whether there's another way — this one is for you. In this episode: Why integration is not suppression, conquering, or eliminating — it's a relationship How the body signals disintegration long before the mind catches up The role of capacity-building in any meaningful change Why menopause is a sacred threshold, not a medical problem to solve How to take the first small step when the leap feels impossible

What does it mean to move through life not just productively, but radically alive? In this rich conversation, host Jill sits down with Ayurvedic coach and soon-to-be author Radhika Mukhija to explore the wisdom woven into her upcoming book, Radiant Rituals (releasing 12.12.2026). Radhika shares how a divorce after a twenty-year marriage, a chance encounter with an astrologer, and a growing unease with surface-level wellness content all converged into a calling she couldn't ignore — to write the book she needed most. Together, Jill and Radhika explore the difference between habits and rituals, the healing intelligence of the three gunas, and why true self-care is never about bypassing what's hard — it's about meeting it. From mindful morning hydration to pratyahara, from the wisdom of Radhika's grandmother's kitchen to the necessity of intuitive rest, this episode is an invitation to reclaim your presence, your pleasure, and your inner resilience. This one is for the high-performing woman who is ready to stop running from stillness — and start letting rest inform what comes next. Topics covered: Ayurveda & yoga philosophy in everyday life · the gunas · dinacharya · pratyahara · seasonal living · ritual vs. habit · grief & transitions · ojas & vitality · santosha & surrender Radhika Mukhija is an author, women’s coach, and integrative wellness mentor whose work bridges Ayurvedic wisdom, yoga philosophy, and modern neuroscience to help women heal from emotional depletion and reconnect with their natural rhythm. Her forthcoming book, Radiant Rituals (Shambhala Publications / Penguin Random House, Fall 2026), explores how ancient wisdom and modern science come together to cultivate presence, intuitive awareness, and inner strength. Before founding Holistic Prana, Radhika worked in executive search, supporting C-level teams in high-growth organizations—an experience that deepened her understanding of burnout and systemic stress among high-performing women. Today, she guides professionals, executives, and creatives through mentoring, seasonal wellness programs, and meditation practices. Rooted in her upbringing in India, Radhika’s work is both intellectual and intuitive, inviting women to slow down, align with nature’s rhythms, and remember their innate wisdom. She lives in Colorado, where her daily rituals and connection to nature anchor her writing and teaching. Links Explore Radhika’s work: www.holisticprana.com Instagram: @holisticprana Free Gift: Schedule a 30-minute Clarity Session

What if your diagnosis isn't something to fix, but something your body is trying to say? Jill welcomes back Dr. Melissa Johannes, holistic health practitioner and founder of Hertz Health, for a deep and personal conversation about scoliosis - not just as a structural diagnosis, but as a map of the life patterns held within the body. Melissa shares her own healing timeline, from first awareness through unwinding, repatterning, and into a new phase of integration and self-authority. Together, they explore why Western medicine's approach to scoliosis, bracing, fusing, adjusting, often interrupts the body's own signal, and what it looks like to heal from the inside out instead. Melissa's story is raw, honest, and deeply hopeful: a reminder that the body is not your adversary. It's been keeping score on your behalf. Jill weaves in Ayurvedic wisdom throughout, connecting scoliosis to excess Vata -  too much mobility, too much bending over backwards, too much doing for everyone else -  and what it means to find stability, rhythm, and nourishment as the true medicine. This one ends with a sentence worth writing down: “My spine shifted as my life shifted - when I stopped living in adaptation and started living in rhythm, my body no longer needed to brace.” Dr. Melissa Johannes is a clinician trained in chiropractic and holistic medicine who helps women understand how life patterns shape physiology. Her work bridges nervous system regulation, structural integrity, and embodied leadership. Through her Hertz Health method, she teaches that symptoms are not errors - they are intelligent adaptations waiting to be renegotiated.       You can find Melissa  www.hertzhealth.ca and @hertzhealth  

What does it really mean to feel beautiful - and who decided the standard in the first place? In this wide-ranging conversation, Jill and Hannah Levin (from the Vitality Circle), pull back the curtain on the cultural forces that have shaped women's relationship with their bodies: from Botox and the male gaze to beauty standards that reward looking perpetually young and prepubescent. What begins as a conversation about aging and body image opens into something much deeper: a reckoning with systemic power, the wounds of girlhood, and what it truly means to show up in a female body in today's world. Together, Jill and Hannah explore: *How beauty standards have been shaped by toxic masculinity and power imbalances - and what the Epstein files reveal about that *The "fawn response" and how both women and men are conditioned to comply rather than confront *Brahmacharya and the ancient yogic principle of responsible sexuality and why we need it back *The Ayurvedic lens on perimenopause, the adrenals, and why how you live your 30s and 40s matters deeply for your menopausal transition *The "sister wound" and how healing our trust in other women may be one of the most radical things we can do *What Ojas (essential vitality) has to do with true, lasting beauty This episode is an invitation to turn inward, reclaim your voice, and remember that the most magnetic beauty has always come from within.  Find Hannah Levin at www.heartfeltwellbeing.com and on social media @heartfeltwellbeing

Jill sits down with Noah Bolton to talk about the ways our body shows us we are slipping out of vitality. In this conversation between two generations, who see the way the world wants us to show up, yet feel in their bodies the way that fulfills and fuels them is different. How do we account for that? How do we listen to the nudges from our body - urging us to play, get lost in our creativity, come into relationship with the moment. Immerse in the delight of the present. AND... still create a sustainable life path forward in this crazy world. You can listen more to Noah Bolton on Spotify or where ever you get your music. Finding him on instagram @noahboltonca

What does it mean to truly inhabit your own body - and why has language for the feminine been so hard to find? Jill sits down with Cynthia Abulafia, author of Embodying the Goddess, to hear how she give words to the living wisdom of the Divine Feminine. Cynthia brings her background in yoga, tantra, and her devotion to transcribing ancient texts to untangle concepts that we sense, we know and feel, but struggle to put into words. Together, they unpack the difference between transcending the body and actually living inside it, why curiosity might be the most underrated spiritual practice, and how reframing "triggers" as activations can shift everything.  You can find Cynthia @embodyingthegoddessbook and cynthiaabulafia.com :)

In this episode of Sister Science Stories, Jill sits down with skin whisperer Melanie Nelson, founder of U Retreat in Victoria. Together, they explore skin not as something to fix, control, or perfect, but as a messenger, a boundary, and a living reflection of what’s happening inside us. Melanie shares her philosophy as a holistic aesthetician trained in herbalism, lymphatic drainage, and facial reflexology, and explains why presence - and not just products - is the missing ingredient in modern skincare. From ritual to routine, to how touch resets the nervous system, to why skin issues like acne, eczema, and dryness often mirror stress, hormones, and emotional boundaries, this conversation reframes skincare as a relationship with self. You’ll hear how simple daily practices - like cleansing your face with intention, choosing products your body actually likes, and using your hands as a listening tool - can reconnect you to your intuition, support your lymph and nervous system, and restore a sense of nourishment that goes far beyond beauty standards. This episode is for anyone who’s tired of fighting their body, overwhelmed by skincare rules, or quietly longing to feel more at home in their own skin. In this episode, we explore: Why skin is a storyteller and early warning system The difference between routine and ritual How touch helps regulate the nervous system Skin as a boundary: what’s coming in, what’s ready to go Ayurvedic parallels to holistic skincare and abhyanga Why beauty deepens in community, not comparison If your skin has been asking for more kindness, more listening, and less fixing, this conversation is for you. Listen now and let your skin teach you. You can find Melanie and her amazing team at U Retreat in Victoria, on Instagram at SkinWisdoms

What makes a life stable when everything is changing? In this deeply honest episode of Sister Science, Jill and Chelsea explore the metaphor of building a solid foundation, in construction terms, and as a way of understanding truth, authenticity, and resilience in real life. Using the elements of water, wind, fire, and seismic pressure, they unpack what actually destabilizes us: emotional overwhelm, external opinions, unexpressed truth, identity loss, and life’s inevitable curveballs. Together, they explore what it means to build a life - and a body - on solid ground rather than constant repair. This conversation weaves together: Emotional intelligence and our relationship with feelings Nervous system regulation and grounding practices Ayurveda’s wisdom on Vata, Prana, and Agni (fire) The cost of people-pleasing and performance-based living Why some things must burn down so something truer can grow How community, habits, and daily rituals become the “rebar” that helps us flex instead of collapse This is not about blaming the past or judging old choices. It’s about asking a powerful question: If you were rebuilding your life now - what would you build it on? A conversation for anyone navigating transition, uncertainty, growth, or the quiet knowing that the old foundation no longer fits. Listen in, reflect honestly, and consider what kind of structure you’re ready to build next. Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom.  Tune in and get ready to be inspired!    

When you step into the muck and try to force your way out, the more stuck you become. In mud and life, how you approach it can make all the difference.  Feeling stuck isn’t a failure, it is the feedback we need in this human form to choose another path forward. In this episode, Jill Novak and Chelsey Beda explore the physics of stuckness, why force makes it worse, and how gentle intention creates real change. Through metaphor, nervous system wisdom, and lived experience, they offer a grounded approach to getting unstuck without burning out. To be in touch with Chelsey Beda, follow her on instagram @deconditioningprocess or @chelseybeda.rmt Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom.   

In this episode of Sister Science Stories, we explore what happens when a seed of inspiration becomes a fully embodied practice. My guest, Lucas Arnatt, is the creator of 7th Breath Yoga - his divinely downloaded, modern system that weaves conscious breath, mantra, sacred geometry, and the mystical power of the number seven into a living, breathing practice where intention meets manifestation.  Together, we dive into the tension of creation, the sacred space where intuition meets action, and the Feminine flow finds her home within the Masculine container. Lucas shares how this practice has evolved over the past seven years since its conception in 2018 and why structure serves as a necessary container for spirit. We also explore how this approach can offer an antidote to modern society’s challenges. 7th Breath Yoga offers a powerful practice for a world rediscovering the need to slow down and turn inward.  This conversation is your reminder that the breath itself is the bridge between the masculine and feminine, between the inner and outer realms. 7th Breath Yoga offers a container to reconnect, explore, and amplify the manifestation of your chosen intentions. It does so within a sacred space created by four ancient spiritual principles, yoked together as one uniquely transformative experience. Download the foundational 7th Breath Yoga program and book your spot at the next session at https://www.7thbreathyoga.com Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self-discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest!  If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom. 

We’ve all heard the language of masculine and feminine energies - but what if those words are stereotyped to much? In this episode of Sister Science Stories, Jill sits down with Andre Benoit, a Registered Psychologist who bridges evidence-based therapy with nature connection, mindfulness, and iRest Yoga Nidra. Together, they unpack how our culture has distorted the language of masculine and feminine, falling victim to 'bad branding' we may need to return to the language like eeper Yin and Yang that we can define, give meaning to, and allow to guide us back to balance. Andre shares candid reflections from his clinical work and personal life: how he’s learned to honour intuition as much as intellect, why many men fear their own emotional depth, and what true strength looks like when it’s rooted in gentleness. This episode invites reflection on how imbalance shows up in our lives - when productivity becomes overdrive, when sensitivity is silenced, when cultural expectations drown out inner truth - and how we might reexamine the lens through which we measure success and strength. If you’ve ever felt the tug between doing more and being more, this conversation offers grounded wisdom, gentle challenge, and a reminder that true power is found in balance. Tune in to hear how both modern psychology and ancient wisdom point us back to the same truth: healing happens in wholeness. Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom. 

Do you remember those first years after high school? Twelve years of structure behind you - bells, time blocks, assignments, productivity measured and graded. Then suddenly, what now? The system is designed to funnel us neatly into the next institution: university, corporate jobs, more of the same structure. But Noah, at 20 years old, is choosing another way. He’s following an inner calling - one that demands his attention, rewarding him with rich experiences and beautiful music when he follows. At the same time he can feel the flow of creativity needs a container, a, different kind of structure. Not the rigid systems of school or a 9-to-5, but a steady reliable set up, something strong enough to hold the art wanting to flow through him. In this episode, you’ll hear from a young man, still altruistic and deeply tuned to his inner wisdom, navigating the question of how to trust that journey and what he’s building to support it. Listen in, and maybe you’ll recognize parts of your own story in Noah’s.  This season I decided it was important to start getting some male perspectives on this whole Yin Yang balancing act. Important to reinforce the narrative that is goes well beyond a gender stereotype or issue. That each of us works best when we honour the Yin and the Yang, the Feminine and the Masculine energies, in us.  Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom.   

A path of self-discovery. A journey of enrichment. Before we hit record, Dollie shared her advice for anyone navigating change: Be interested. Pay attention. Explore. And don’t wait—do it now. In this episode, she shares how she moved from overwhelm after the loss of her father… into the surprising reality of getting exactly what she asked for from life. The catch? She didn’t recognize it right away - and instead found herself cranky and resistant, old patterns  coming in to taunt her, as her far-off dreams landed squarely in the present. Through amused acceptance, she reflects on how she may have orchestrated the whole thing - step by step - by simply voicing her needs, sharing her vision, and communicating her inner wisdom. Join us as we laugh at how fickle the universe can be, and explore how sometimes the life you want arrives - whether you are ready and willing or not.  Come, play with us at SisterScience.ca and keep moving through your own powerful healing journey with our love and support. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom.   

What happens when migraines, depression, and burnout push you to completely reinvent how you move through life? In this episode of Sister Science Stories, Corinne shares her healing journey; from childhood migraines that worsened in high-stress jobs, to discovering yoga, reiki, and the medicine of movement and music. At the heart of Corinne’s story is authenticity, resilience, and joy.  Her belief that movement should be medicine, and that classes should leave you feeling alive, not depleted resounds in this conversation. You will be drawn to the joy and optimism in this woman.  Big gratitude to Corinne for joining us today on the Sister Science Stories podcast. If you loved her energy, go check out her own show Connecting with Corinne where she shares really inspiring conversations. You can also catch her in person this fall. She’s teaching Friday evenings at Killarney with Dance Yourself Fit, Yoga, and every other week, a Deep Water Workout. Plus, keep an eye on her Instagram for sound bowl sessions, reiki, and other healing offerings.  The easiest way to find all of Corinne’s work is through her Linktree: linktr.ee/connectingwithcorinne

Today Chelsey and I are having a really honest conversation about something that a lot of people carry heavy on their hearts: What happens when we realize that staying tied to old family patterns - especially with our parents - means staying small, staying stuck, or staying in pain? Our conversation today will focus on Chelsey’s journey and the necessary severing of the relationship with her mother. And I use the word necessary very intentionally here. Because sometimes, preserving your own spirit, your own growth, requires stepping away. We want to explore that tension between honouring where we come from - the lineage, the people who shaped us - and also being brave enough to say: 'I’m not here to protect old beliefs or repeat patterns that hurt me. I’m here to grow, to evolve, and to pave something healthier for the next generation.' Are we supposed to protect our parents’ beliefs? The blood is thicker than water story line runs deep in us and we can often prioritize affirming and letting our parents be comfortable and safe in story lines that do not allow us to step into our growth, the evolution of our kids. Are we buying into the past, or investing in the future? How do we create boundaries that are both loving and firm enough to hold the growth we need, without staying chained to systems that harm us - even if those systems wear the familiar face of family? It’s a radical act to build boundaries that protect your present and your becoming, even if it means not honouring traditions that kept generations before you small. Honoring where we come from doesn’t mean we have to repeat it. And maybe that’s the heart of it: we can bless the path that brought us here, without agreeing to walk it forever. If this resonated with you please share. To be in touch with Chelsey Beda, follow her on instagram @deconditioningprocess or @chelseybeda.rmt Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom.   

Yoga Teacher Training: A "Beyond the Poses" Invitation to Personal Growth & Community In this episode, Jill and Jody dive into what truly makes their upcoming Yoga Teacher Training unique. And why this might be the moment for you to step in. They share how this program has evolved since it first launched in 2019, why they’ve returned to offer it again, and how their own transformations shape the way they teach. From moving beyond studio ownership to stepping back into heartfelt collaboration, they’re committed to creating a safe, trauma-informed space where you can grow. 🌿 What you’ll hear about: How this training weaves Yoga & Ayurveda for deep self-knowing The focus on embodiment over exams Why sharing & community are at the heart of transformation The 6-month structure: six in-person weekends + weekly online support The power of investing in yourself - and why it’s hard but necessary Honest answers to Frequently Asked Questions: I don’t want to teach? I'm not practicing yoga? I am nervous to share.  Perfect. If you’ve felt a pull to deepen your practice, reconnect with your intuition, or simply step into a circle of genuine support this training could be your cocoon. Spots are limited, and Early Bird Discounts end soon.  HERE are the details: Sister Science Yoga Teacher Training  

Anger isn’t a problem to fix, but a messenger to listen to. In this fiery and tender episode, Jill and Chelsey crack open the topic of anger, not as something to suppress or explode, but as a force - with deep intelligence. They explore how anger, when honoured, can become a tool for protection, boundary repair, and even healing. Jill shares her experience of precision anger; how words can become weapons when her inner fire rises fast to protect her before anyone else can hurt her. Chelsey brings the opposite pattern: years of anger suppressed, buried so deeply it became physically unbearable—until letting it out felt like a matter of survival. Together, they unpack: *The purpose of anger as fuel, body wisdom, and justice *The cost of unexpressed anger—how it morphs into shame, illness, resentment *Embodiment tools to move anger safely through the body *The deep unmet needs anger is often pointing to *How anger may not ever be expressed perfectly, and it just demands to be expressed.  You’ll hear raw truth, laughter, and insight, and our powerful invitation to reflect: “When I’m angry, what am I protecting?" What is the deepest truth I wish someone could understand? Whether you tend to lash out or shut down, how can you reclaim anger as a sacred ally and to learn how to walk with fire through to the release/relief/exhale on the other side. What could the Mantra “My anger is not a problem—it’s a compass" offer you?  Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom.   

What happens when the world around you subtly teaches you not to trust yourself? In this powerful episode, Chelsey and Jill explore how microaggressions—those seemingly small, often unintentional jabs from institutions, relationships, and even your own inner dialogue—can disrupt your connection to your inner wisdom. We unpack the invisible tension created when what you feel in your body conflicts with what the medical or education system can quantify, record, or diagnose. We talk about how even a loved one’s eye roll or dismissive comment can shake your self-trust. And we shine a light on how internalized voices—the ones trained to seek approval and avoid judgment—keep us quiet, compliant, and out of alignment with what we know to be true. This conversation is a call to slow down, get honest, and reclaim the sacred authority of your own experience. Because the cost of ignoring your intuition is too high. And the world doesn’t need more well-behaved women—it needs embodied ones. Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! Find Chelsey at https://www.chelseybeda.com/ If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom. 

What does it mean to live true to your own design — even when society pulls you in another direction? In this conversation, Jill Novak and Chelsey Beda explore how finding your sovereignty often means risking the loss of traditional belonging — and why it's worth it. Using Human Design as a lens, Chelsey explains how each of us has an innate energetic blueprint, much like Ayurveda’s Doshas reveal our constitutional nature. Human Design draws on your birth chart to uncover how you are naturally meant to operate — whether you're a Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, Manifestor, or Reflector. We explore how social conditioning encourages conformity, but how travel, exposure to different cultures, and inner work can reveal the unconscious patterns we've absorbed — and offer a path to reclaiming our true essence. Chelsey also shares the unique Energy Strategies of the five Human Design types, highlighting how honoring our individual designs fosters not just personal freedom, but deeper cooperation and cohesion in community. When each of us shows up as who we were truly meant to be, we create cultures rooted in authenticity, mutual support, and the celebration of each other’s innate gifts. Topics Covered: How Human Design complements the wisdom of Ayurveda Why fitting in can cost you your authenticity The role of travel and exposure in breaking societal conditioning The 5 Aura Types of Human Design and their unique strategies How true belonging begins with sovereign self-expression Join us for this empowering exploration of sovereignty, intuition, and the courage to live as your true self. You can find Chelsey at https://www.chelseybeda.com Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom. 

In this episode of Sister Science Stories, I’m joined by Sandy Mulroy, a Professional Psychological Astrologer with over 30 years of experience in Astrology, the Gene Keys, and helping people find self acceptance as they understand that they were divinely created. Together, we explore the profound connections between Ayurveda and astrology—two ancient sciences that guide us toward balance and well-being. We dive into: ✨ The elemental connections between Ayurvedic doshas and astrological modes ✨ How seasonal shifts impact personality types and energy levels ✨ Understanding our dominant modes and elements for deeper self-awareness ✨ Why opposites are often the medicine in both Ayurveda and astrology ✨ The importance of self-acceptance and honouring natural rhythms 🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Sandy and I are hosting a special event blending Ayurvedic Dosha analysis and astrological natal chart readings! This intimate gathering will offer practical tools to understand your unique constitution and find balance through both modalities. Stay tuned for details on our websites and social media! Sandy is passionate about uncovering the deeper layers of self-awareness, bringing light to the shadows, and activating the gifts within. She also leads nature retreats worldwide, weaving together astrology, yoga, herbology, ceremony, and sacred circles to cultivate self-connection and acceptance.  🌞 Website: Solar Power Health 🌞 Instagram: @SolarPowerHealth   🎧 Tune in and discover how the stars and elements shape your well-being!  Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom.     

What if five minutes of movement could change your entire day — or your life? In this playful and powerful episode, Jill is joined by Lea Wiens, founder of MovementMentor.org, a passionate movement educator, physical literacy advocate, and the creator of Movement Snacks — short, joyful movement breaks designed to reset your body and mind in just five minutes. Lea’s journey spans decades of teaching—from lifeguarding and running high-energy Fit Chicks classes to now guiding individuals, workplaces, and elite organizations to reconnect with movement as a form of nourishment, not punishment. Her teaching is rooted in physiology and evidence-based research, but fueled by heart, humor, and the belief that movement should be fun, inclusive, and deeply healing. Together, Jill and Lea unpack the science behind these powerful mini-breaks and challenge the outdated "no pain, no gain" mentality that still dominates our culture. They explore: Why movement is medicine for body, mind, and spirit The importance of physical literacy and fun — especially for those who feel “unathletic” How yoga and movement support emotional resilience and stress regulation The impact of social connection and community-based fitness Why every small movement matters — and how to start where you are Lea’s work isn’t about crushing workouts or burning calories. It’s about reconnecting with your body, building sustainable habits, and shifting the reason we move in the first place — from punishment to pleasure, from performance to presence. 🌟 You’ll leave this episode inspired to take just five minutes — and maybe even a dance break — to change the course of your day. 🔗 Mentioned in this episode: Lea’s website: MovementMentor.org Here is the link to Lea's  YouTube channel   Join us for a live Movement Snack session in the Sister Science Community

Slowing Down: A Superpower for Awareness, Healing, and Discernment with Jill Novak & Chelsey Beda In this episode of Sister Science Stories, Jill and Chelsey explore the transformative power of slowing down. In a fast-paced world that glorifies busyness and productivity, they discuss how embracing slowness fosters deeper self-awareness, better decision-making, and overall well-being. Topics Covered: 🔹 Embracing Change & Organic Growth – Why slow integration is essential for sustainable transformation. 🔹 Relearning Self-Care in a Fast World – Challenging the “superwoman” myth and prioritizing well-being. (Here is the Under The Influence Episode where we learn how marketing invented this stereotype) 🔹 Prioritization & Discernment – The power of saying yes, saying no, and listening to your body’s wisdom. 🔹 Slowing Down as a Superpower – How slowness cultivates connection, intuition, and clarity. 🔹 Overcoming Dysfunctional Patterns – How journaling and mindfulness help rewire limiting beliefs. 🔹 Mindful Eating & Digestive Health – The link between slowing down and better digestion, both physically and emotionally. 🔹 Slowing Down for Self-Advocacy – Why setting boundaries and tuning into your own needs is essential for true well-being. Throughout the conversation, Jill and Chelsey share personal experiences, insights from Ayurveda and Yoga, and practical strategies to shift from external urgency to internal wisdom. They invite listeners to rethink their relationship with speed, redefine success, and embrace slowness as a path to deeper healing and sovereignty. You can find Chelsey at chelseybeda.com Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest!  If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom. 

This gem of an episode was just too good not to bring back. Originally recorded last spring, this conversation with Ayurvedic Doctor Kulwinder Rajewal has become a seasonal favourite—so we’re pulling it from the vault to share again. Her advice is timeless, practical, and powerful for anyone looking to align with the natural rhythms of Spring. Dr. Kulwinder offers Ayurvedic assessments at Synergy Collaborative Health each quarter. A perfect rhythm to help you transition well into each new season.  In this episode, she breaks down: How to melt and move out the Kapha—the sticky, heavy energy that builds in winter Why bitter, pungent tastes are your best allies right now What morning routines can kickstart your inner fire Daily rituals that support detox through the skin, lungs, and gut The “Liquid Draino for the Body” plan, Ayurveda-style This is the season to lighten up, shake off stagnation, and invite renewal. Ayurveda reminds us that health isn’t static—it’s rhythmic. When we learn to live in sync with the seasons, everything flows more naturally. Feeling inspired? Join our Spring Cleanse or start building the habit of seasonal realignment. Your body already knows what to do—sometimes it just needs the right nudge. 

Spring is here, and with it comes the Kapha season—bringing renewal, growth, and the natural urge to shake off winter’s heaviness. In this episode of Sister Science Stories, I sit down with Hannah Levin of Heartfelt Wellbeing to explore how Ayurveda helps us transition into spring with balance and vitality. We’ll dive into: 🌿 The Kapha qualities of spring and how they soothe winter-aggravated Vata 🌱 Why you naturally crave movement, spring cleaning, and fresh air 💨 Simple Ayurveda practices like neti pot and tongue scraping to combat seasonal allergies 🔥 How to keep Kapha in check to avoid sluggishness and congestion Nature is nudging you toward renewal—tune in to learn how to embrace the shift with intention and ease! Hannah is deeply passionate about guiding women toward health, happiness, and personal transformation. Drawing from her own healing journey, she integrates Ayurveda, Yoga, Mindset, and Habit Evolution to help others create thriving, vibrant lives. 🔗 Connect with Hannah: Heartfelt Wellbeing  Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom.     

What if you could navigate life with greater clarity, ease, and confidence by trusting your intuition? In this episode of Sister Science Stories, I’m joined by Rosie Reeder, creator of the Energy, Intuition, and Everything In Between course, to explore the profound power of intuitive wisdom. Together, we dive into: ✅ What intuition is and how it manifests—through feelings, sensations, and inner knowing ✅ The relationship between intuition and logical thinking—and how they complement each other ✅ Common blocks to intuition like fear, overthinking, and societal conditioning—and how to move past them ✅ Practical tools to strengthen your intuition for daily decision-making and deeper self-trust Rosie shares personal stories, including how intuition has guided her through relationships and major life decisions. We also discuss how a society connected to intuition could foster greater compassion, love, and emotional awareness. Plus, learn how you can join Rosie's 8-week intuition course starting on April 15th (2025) at RoseReeder.com.  If you’re ready to trust your inner wisdom and tap into the unseen forces shaping your life, this episode is for you. Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom. 

Today, we’re excited to share an episode from our friends at the ARC Hive Podcast. In this conversation, Amy Rost leads the discussion, interviewing Jill Novak about the powerful connection between Ayurveda, Yoga, and aligned habit evolution. Amy and Jill dive deep into how we can reconnect with our innate wisdom, align with our Dharma (life purpose), and heal the patterns that keep us stuck. Amy asks Jill some insightful and thoughtful questions about Ayurveda, community, and connection. Together, they explore how Ayurveda and Yoga serve as powerful tools for self-awareness, sustainable change, and holistic well-being—and how community and collaboration can create meaningful transformation. Amy is the host of the ARC Hive Podcast, Founder of ARC Pilates, and the creator of Pilates University. She is deeply passionate about movement, mindset, and holistic well-being, and her work helps individuals transform through movement and connection. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How Ayurveda and Yoga help restore balance and reconnect with natural rhythms ✔️ Why healing is an evolution and the key to sustainable change ✔️ The role of community and support systems in stepping into your purpose ✔️ How collaboration empowers women and strengthens our collective impact Call to Action: What’s one small habit or belief you’d like to shift? Try an aligned action experiment this week and share your experience using #SisterScience #ARCPlusHive—tag us to join the conversation! 💛 If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this message. 🎧 Listen now & start aligning with your Dharma today! Connect with Amy Rost & ARC Pilates: 🌿 Instagram: @arc.pilates and @arc.hive.podcast 🌿 Website: www.arcpilates.ca 🌿 ARC Hive Podcast: Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  Connect with Jill Novak at Sister Science: ✨ Instagram: @jillnovaksisterscience ✨ Website: www.sisterscience.ca

In this episode Jill interviews Charlene. They talk about the constant internal battle we all face between Concrete Data and Intuition. Charlene shares her journey from an engineering background to embracing her intuition. For years, Charlene ignored health issues, until they became so severe, she was forced to stop working. Initially seeking prescriptions and medical support, she found the holistic approach to be transformative, affecting not just her physical symptoms but also her mental and emotional well-being. She expresses how a shift from an analytical to an intuitive mindset, acknowledging the importance of intuition in her life, is allowing her to feel more fulfilled and confident. Ayurveda was new to her, but she gave it a chance as "Its been around for thousands of years and so must have some truth to it". Charlene's shift from being a "doer" focused on others to prioritizing self-care and setting boundaries has positively impacted her parenting style, leading to a more patient and connected relationship with her children and a better relationship with her Self. Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom. 

In this episode of Sister Science Stories, I sit down with Wendi Napier of Open Door Design to explore the power of embracing neurodivergence and honouring the unique ways we see and experience the world. We discuss the journey of self-acceptance, the importance of language in shaping identity, and how seeing patterns—both internally and externally—can be a profound gift. Wendi shares her personal evolution in understanding neurodivergence within herself and her family, how breaking free from labels has expanded her awareness, and the connection between sensitivity, intuition, and creativity. Join us for a conversation about embracing our natural ways of being, expanding our understanding of self and others, and stepping into a more dynamic, authentic way of living. You can find Wendi at OpenDoorDesign.ca Watch for Wendi's Feng Shui Event in our Sister Science Community March 2025 Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom.  🎧 Tune in now on your favourite podcast platform!

In this episode of Sister Science Stories, Jill and Chelsey discuss what is needed for the Feminine Traits, outlined in last week’s episode, to flow freely. Just as the banks of a river define its course and prevent water from spreading everywhere, metaphorical "banks" provide structure and guidance, keeping energy focused and within healthy parameters. The right container gives Feminine Energy the structure and boundaries it needs to move with power and grace. Chelsey beautifully uses the image of a boat in water to illustrate how we can support ourselves in moving with grace and surrender through life’s tides. Together, they discuss the power of centring anchors—routines, self-discipline, and self-awareness—to navigate inevitable change. Drawing from Ayurvedic principles and nature’s rhythms, they explore how understanding one’s unique constitution brings balance and renewal. Practical tips include maintaining a consistent morning and evening routine, staying hydrated, and incorporating play and creativity into daily life. They also emphasize the importance of community support and self-trust in embracing life’s ever-changing landscape. This Episode Invites You To: ✅ Explore your unique constitution and what grounds and centers you✅ Develop awareness of your personal cycles and rhythms, learning to ride the tides of your energy✅ Strengthen your core values and integrity as an "eternal keel" for stability✅ Maintain a balanced perspective: face new challenges with courage while honoring past wisdom Tune in to discover how structure and flow can coexist, allowing you to move through transitions with grace and confidence. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Morning Routine Challenge The Year of YOU Chelsey Beda   Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom.   

Join me and my dear friend Chelsey Beda as we dive into a rich and essential conversation about Feminine Traits and how to be skilled in using them. Chelsey and I often turn to each other to work through blocks, beliefs, and patterns that hold us back. Whether it’s breathing life into an idea or identifying and navigating a challenge, our process is deeply intuitive and rooted in a uniquely feminine way of problem-solving. In this episode, we explore: ✨ What feminine traits really are (beyond stereotypes). ✨ How intuition, flow, and deep listening guide creation and healing. ✨ Practical ways to recognize, nurture, and work with feminine energy in our lives. ✨ How to overcome the blocks that keep us from embodying these traits fully. This is more than a conversation—it’s an invitation to reconnect with the essential and powerful ways of the feminine. You can find Chelsey at https://www.chelseybeda.com Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom. 

Today’s episode dives into the transformative practice of Clinical Somatic Education with Alana Burton—a Clinical Somatic Educator whose own healing journey has blossomed into a beautiful offering for others. Alana discovered Clinical Somatic Education, as final step in her healing journey where pain led her to Yoga Therapy and into Somatics. From the age of 16 - 40 pain, tension, and overwhelm were her constant companions. A break through moment with a small simple yoga therapy practice one Christmas Eve when she found herself unable to walk, dress, get herself to bed. Through Clinical Somatic Education Alana learned to reconnect with her body, release unconscious tension, and move with greater ease, freedom, and joy. Alana is part of the Year of YOU program and beyond in to the Year of EXPANSION inquiry groups. She is finding her Dharma, and deeper insights and healing. Now, her passion has grown into a powerful class she’ll be offering in the Sister Science Community this month—a space designed to help participants unlock their potential and foster a deeper mind-body connection. In this episode, we explore: Alana’s personal healing journey and the moments that transformed her life. The inspiration behind her upcoming class and how it empowers others. Why Clinical Somatic Education is such a gentle, effective path to healing and self-discovery. How Nurturing Simplicity, effortless effort is allowing Dharma to flow through her.  Whether you’re new to Clinical Somatic Education or curious about deepening your connection with your body, we hope this conversation will leave you feeling inspired to move, heal, and thrive. Find Alana at SomaticReawakenings.ca Watch for Alana's Somatic Event in our Sister Science Community February 2025 Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom.  Tune in and get ready to be inspired!

In today’s episode, Jill speaks with Simmi Latulippe, a multi-talented Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner, Ayurvedic Nutritional Therapist, Master Herbalist, Iridologist, Reiki Master, and Hatha Yoga Teacher. Born in Bombay, India, Simmi comes from a long lineage of Ayurvedic practitioners, including her great grandfather, who was the first to formulate a traditional herbal digestive formula that was sold to a British pharmaceutical company. With generations of experience in holistic health, Simmi has a unique perspective on how Ayurveda can be used to restore balance and harmony in the body. Simmi shares her wisdom on how Ayurveda can help alleviate the symptoms of menopause, a transition many women face but are often given limited guidance on. Through the lens of Ayurveda, Simmi discusses how the balance of body, mind, and spirit plays a key role in navigating this stage of life. With Ayurveda’s focus on individualized care, Simmi explains how personalized diet, exercise routines, meditation/yoga, and herbal supplements can effectively ease the symptoms of menopause by targeting the root causes rather than just the symptoms themselves. Key Takeaways from this Episode: How women in their 30-40’s should prepare body, mind and soul for peri-menopause so that you are not blindsided by symptoms.  How Ayurveda addresses the body, mind, and spirit in creating balance and health. How Ayurveda’s emphasis on prevention can help you be your best self at any age and stage. Simmi’s passion for helping people make lasting lifestyle changes is evident in her accessible programs that give you practical tools. You can find out more about her Menopause Biohacking courses and book into see Simmi at Canmore Counselling. Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom. 

In this heartfelt Sister Science Story, we journey into the life of Kelly Day, creator of Yoga Wild, to uncover the beautiful tale of how yoga found her. From her roots as a wildlife biologist exploring the natural wonders of western Canada, to her current life as a yoga teacher, meditation guide, and women's circle facilitator, Kelly's story is one of deep connection—to nature, to others, and to herself. Kelly shares how her job as a scientist kept her in overwhelm, the new demands of motherhood, and the little whispers from her Yoga mat, awakened a yearning for something more—a desire to nurture the mind-body-spirit connection and become the best version of herself. This calling led her to embrace yoga fully, completing her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2022 and discovering her soul’s home on the mat. Now, through her offerings at Yoga Wild, Kelly weaves her love for conservation, her passion for holding sacred spaces, and the transformative teachings of yoga to create a ripple of healing and connection in her community. Join us as we explore Kelly’s journey, her devotion to mindfulness and women’s empowerment, and her dream of inspiring others to step into their wild, authentic selves. Tune in to hear how the practices of yoga, meditation, and sisterhood brought Kelly closer to her truth—and how they can do the same for you.   You can find Kelly at yogawild.ca.  Instagram: kellyday.yogawild   Facebook: kellydayyogandwilderness   She invites you to get involved in local enviornmental issues at Bragg Creek Environmental Coalition (BCEC): https://braggcreekenvironmentalcoalition.ca Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom.     

In this episode Jill talks to Melissa Johannes. Melissa is a Holistic Practitioner and Owner of Hertz Health, a wellness company devoted to helping you raise your vibration. Through utilizing a holistic approach that combines lifestyle, mindset, circadian biology, and quantum principles she teaches you the root cause of disease and empowers you to begin making choices that invest into your wellness. Today they find the parallels between Melissa's healing approach and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Melissa's medical education gives her excellent bridging vocabulary to translate the mystery of healing in a really tangible way.  You can read more about her journey & offerings at www.hertzhealth.ca, or follow her on Instagram for healing wisdom and mindset reframing to help you make sense of your healing!  Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom.  Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom. 

Today Jill interviews Jeannette Friend. Jeannette and Jill met through Yoga Therapy initially, and subsequently completed a couple of years in the Sister Science courses as she created a new life in sharp departure from the last. This conversation brings Jeannette's healing story and the blend of both modern and ancient science into the fore front. How she has built the Ojas to bring all her gifts into fruition. She is now operating her own business, living her Dharma.  Jeannette, opened Liberation Counselling, her own Social Work and Psychotherapy business, giving her her Master in Social Work and over 23 years of experience a new home. working with youth, adults, groups and families in various environments, including clinical, community and education. Healing is a gift that comes from within: it is a gift we give to ourselves. In this podcast Jeannette uses the term "LOW and SLOW" as way of being grounded, and bringing herself down and out of the spin!!  It is a technique to help all of us build capacity. Build Ojas.  Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom.   

In this episode, we delve into the concept of Ahimsa, or non-violence—the first of the Yamas in yoga’s ethical framework. Darlene Ouimet and Jill explore their personal journeys with this principle, discussing how Ahimsa shapes their daily lives and relationships. The Yamas and Niyamas, the foundational guidelines in yoga’s Eight Limbs, offer a path to living in harmony with ourselves and others. These ethical principles teach us how to cultivate non-violence, truth, and integrity, setting the stage for a loving relationship with ourselves that extends into the world. Jill also introduces Sister Science’s Year of EXPANSION, a 40-week course inspired by Deborah Adele's The Yama & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Principles. In weekly, small-group calls, participants reflect on each principle, uncovering deeper layers of self-awareness and mutual support. This sacred space, reserved for personal transformation, is where the real work of self-witnessing happens. Whether you're new to yoga's ethical teachings or seeking to deepen your practice, listen in as we explore Ahimsa and the powerful insights it brings to living a balanced, non-violent life. If you’re interested in joining a community focused on inner expansion and authentic growth, learn more about The Year of EXPANSION at Sister Science.

In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Jessica Keats and I reconnect to explore the energies of this moment, recorded on November 6, 2024, just a day after the U.S. election. As a Mystic, Energy Healer, and Pattern Changer, Jessica is deeply attuned to the sentience of all life. Our friendship has been anchored in a shared curiosity for following and trusting energy, finding words to describe what we sense in ourselves and each other. Together, we dive into powerful themes: The nature of energy, connection, and the practice of integrating choices into our lives Digesting media and experiences in ways that support well-being Embracing truth and vulnerability in personal and interpersonal relationships Recognizing self-awareness as a tool for managing emotions and behavior Exploring the impact of beliefs on our perception of reality, social structures, and aging Cultivating self-acceptance to transform frustration and anger into understanding Join us as we unpack these topics, weaving our shared insights on the mystic and practical dimensions of being present in the world.   SisterScience.ca offers a safe guided space for your healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or if that is too much, book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey. Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom. 

Darlene Ouimet is a retired emotional healing coach and published author, happily married 33 years to a lovely man and the mother of 3 amazing adult children. Passionate about family, personal growth, health, relationships and the impact of love, Darlene shares her Healing Story of finally leaning in and listening to herself.  Auto immune issues made her life smaller and smaller until she began to listen to the messages they were sending. Darlene now has new awareness to these messages, and how they constantly redirect her, again and again, to her own intuitive knowing.   Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom. 

In this episode of Sister Science Stories, Jill interviews Hayley Oshanek, the new(ish) co-owner of Alchemy Yoga. Their conversation, sparked outside a coffee shop, delves into Hayley’s unique approach to using yoga as a tool to help people connect with their inner power. Jill's gentle, therapeutic approach to yoga, is contrasted by this empowering philosophy and it just goes to show, there is a entry point into Yoga for everyone. Hayley has been in the fitness industry for 20 years. While yoga was initially part of her physical fitness routine—mainly to prevent injuries and stretch after intense marathon and Ironman triathlon training—it quickly transformed into a way of life. Ten years ago, her running shoes and road bike took a back seat to her yoga mat. Yoga became a powerful vehicle for self-discovery and a deeper connection to the world around her, shifting her entire perspective on well-being. Today, Hayley believes in yoga’s ability to quiet the mind, foster contentment, embrace truth, and open the heart to greater peace. This belief is now central to her work. As teachers, we know that what we give to others often heals us as well. At Alchemy Yoga, Hayley taps into this wisdom, helping her students connect with their personal power on the mat, where they can truly feel that strength within. You can also find Hayley running her other business, Frilly Lilly, here in Cochrane, AB.   Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom.  

You know when someone else says the same thing you do, but somehow they say it better? That's always how I feel when Hannah and I sit down to talk. Hannah Elizabeth Levin is the founder of Heartfelt Wellbeing in Virginia. She is an Ayurveda Practitioner, yoga teacher, and artist, who also holds a master's degree in teaching. Her mission is to alleviate unnecessary suffering in the world. Hannah expertly guides women to regain their optimal health and wellbeing through her online coaching programs and retreats. The conversation Hannah and I have today revolves around VATA, a term used to describe a set of qualities that can define a person's constitution, the climate during the winter season, and even the stage of life post-menopause. VATA embodies air and ether qualities; they govern movement, and when they become aggravated, we feel specific impacts. Today, we: The qualities of Vata How Vata manifests in a person What symptoms indicate that Vata is aggravating you Vata's effects on appetite, digestion, and elimination Vata's impact on circulation, body temperature, and dryness What diseases are considered Vata Key remedies to pacify these symptoms when they bother you. Top Recommendations: Oiling, hydration, warm cooked nourishing food, set meal times, keeping the body warm, and movement.   FURTHER CONVERSATION with Jill&Hannah: Tongue Scraping Interview: https://youtu.be/zWfmA72py1s?si=WYSTONVKl4NUQo94 Caring for your Five Sense: https://youtu.be/cIRQ2gV3hSg?si=mzG_VZW9AXZRlYaY   Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom. 

In this episode of Sister Science Stories, Jill Novak interviews Laureen McNaughton, a retired teacher, mother, ally, as she shares her personal healing journey. Through embracing the intention to 'be a blessing' in every situation, Laureen reflects on how this shift has transformed her life, improving her physical health and well-being. Together, we explore the balance between tangible work and spiritual growth, self-care, and the power of reframing life’s challenges with purpose. Laureen would like to acknowledge the beauty and wisdom of the Stoney Nakoda and Ktunaxa People who have cared for the land she calls home for thousands of years.  Laureen is a life-long learner who is dedicated to being an ally to Indigenous people and those who are marginalized. She is retired teacher who loves spending time with her tree and human friends.  She loves to listen to children and loves reading stories and singing with them.  Laureen is walking a path of continuous improvement and embracing the power of “slow” living to become more present and mindful so that she can be a blessing in the world.  Laureen lives, works, plays, writes, knits and loves on the ancient lands of the Stoney Nakoda, Ktunaxa and Sinixt Nations, with her partner John and her two adult sons. Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom. 

In this episode of Sister Science Stories, Jill interviews Chelsey Beda. Our conversation highlights that sometimes you need to take big radical action to enact the kind of change that heals you. From reconstructing her marriage to hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Chelsey did not tippy toe her way to the life she wanted, she blew it the old one, assuming that she would have to start over. Instead she found speaking her truth was not a bomb but a balm, enabling her to reconnect to love in the life she had, and use that to build the life she has now. This powerhouse is on the other side, looking back with no regrets as she shows us all how healing can happen. You can find Chelsey at https://www.chelseybeda.com Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom. 

In this episode of Sister Science Stories, Jill Novak interviews Erin McWhirter. In August of 2018 Erin had a brain hemorrhage while making supper. Two months in the hospital started Erin on the path to her new normal. One year earlier Erin had completed her yoga teacher training at a two week intensive training where I was by far the oldest person.  She fell in love with yoga philosophy, even more than the physical asana practice.  The practices Yoga taught her became the path that led her healing, and cope with this new version of herself.   Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to start believing in their own intuitive wisdom. 

In order to share what Sister Science is, Jill asked Chelsey Beda to interview her. Together we answer the questions: What is Sister Science? How can we hold Sister Science in the same regard as our equal opposite Mr. Science. The linear, masculine, currently taxed energy system, that is held in high regard, needs the softness and flow of the Yin, Feminine energy that can help hold it together. How healing works on the Sister Science side of things compared to the Mr. Science side of things. See how Sister Science is for Men too. Understand how Jill relies on Yoga and Ayurveda together for this way of getting YOU in touch with YOUR needs, choices, and intuitive healing. In situations where logic and intuition conflict, we feel which one to follow? Love vs Fear, Open releasing exhale vs pinched restricted breath. Your body knows what your answers are. Jill tells her healing journey story and how you can connect to yours.    Thank you to Chelsey Beda for being our interviewer today. Hear Chelsey's own powerful healing story in an upcoming episode. It is a must listen.  Join us at SisterScience.ca to start your own powerful healing journey. The Year of YOU is our signature year-long self discovery course, or book a call to bite off just one small first step. You can reach [email protected] with questions, comments, and to share your own healing journey.  Perhaps you are our next guest! If you found this episode interesting, please share it with someone else who needs to believe in their own intuitive wisdom.