Sister Science Stories

What happens when the resilience that carried your family forward becomes the very thing holding you back? Serena Arora, author of Unbound, joins Jill to explore that question through the lens of Ayurveda, yoga, and generational healing. Serena shares how being a first-generation Canadian of Indian and Chinese descent, gave her "immigrit" and "immiguilt", words she coined to describe the resi...

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right  - eating well, exercising, prioritizing sleep - and still feeling disconnected, heavy, and overwhelmed? You're not alone, and this episode is for you. Amanda came to the Year of YOU program stuck. She was experiencing unexplained physical pain, caught in cycles of negative self-talk, and carrying the weight of a lifetime of "shoulds." Wha...

in 2012, Nicole Dyck walked nervously into her first yoga class at Alchemy. Knowing that something needed to shift for her, a hyper independent widowed Mom, finally choosing to step out of the insular safe life she had created.  From her first yoga class to the leap into Teacher Training in 2019, Nicole shares a story of being vulnerable with strangers, asking for helps, opening up, shar...

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 w...

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...

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 thr...

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...

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, com...

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 fee...

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 r...

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 overwhel...

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 intentio...

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. &nb...

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 femi...

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...

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 aw...

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...

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 mothe...

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 t...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 teachin...

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 Co...