Sister Science Stories

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...

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 Vat...

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 k...

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. Am...

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 holist...

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...

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...

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 femini...

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 we...

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...

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...

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 wellnes...

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...

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....

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...

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 beg...

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 sh...

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 ex...

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...

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 s...

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...

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. Ho...