Sister Science Stories

Jill Novak
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The Sister Science Podcast is a place where we talk about that sacred mind.body.spirit connection and how we can practice that in our day to day lives. We discuss lifestyle choices, mindset, patterns and beliefs. Creating a place where acknowledging our connectedness to each other, nature, and the divine is normalized and lived. We honour being deeply supported, confident, and in-tune with our our own remarkable wisdom. We promote taking radical responsibility for how you move, sleep, eat, and manage energy. Learning to trust in your intuition and the sacred mind-body-spirit connection as you embark on a transformational, healing journey. We talk about how there is an ebb and flow to our ability to do this. The challenges that set us back, the fear that creeps in as we learn to be in the uncomfortable space of learning, figuring it out, trusting ourselves in a new way. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Watch on YouTube.

  1. Beauty, the Body, and the Rise of the Feminine: In Conversation with Hannah Levin

    7H AGO

    Beauty, the Body, and the Rise of the Feminine: In Conversation with Hannah Levin

    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

    1h 1m
  2. Returning to Play: In Conversation with Noah Bolton

    MAR 8

    Returning to Play: In Conversation with Noah Bolton

    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

    51 min
  3. Curiosity defining the Feminine: In Conversation with Cynthia Abulafia

    MAR 2

    Curiosity defining the Feminine: In Conversation with Cynthia Abulafia

    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 :)

    54 min
  4. Skin Wisdom with Melanie Nelson

    JAN 22

    Skin Wisdom with Melanie Nelson

    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

    58 min
  5. Building on Solid Ground: Chelsey and Jill Understand their Foundation

    JAN 10

    Building on Solid Ground: Chelsey and Jill Understand their Foundation

    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 jill@sisterscience.ca 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!

    53 min
  6. How to get Un-Stuck with Chelsey Beda

    12/19/2025

    How to get Un-Stuck with Chelsey Beda

    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 jill@sisterscience.ca 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.

    59 min
  7. Breathing the Divine Into Form: The 7th Breath Yoga Story with Lucas Arnatt

    11/02/2025

    Breathing the Divine Into Form: The 7th Breath Yoga Story with Lucas Arnatt

    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 jill@sisterscience.ca 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.

    55 min
  8. The 'Bad Branding" of Masculine and Feminine with Clinical Psychologist Andre Benoit

    10/26/2025

    The 'Bad Branding" of Masculine and Feminine with Clinical Psychologist Andre Benoit

    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 jill@sisterscience.ca 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.

    58 min
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The Sister Science Podcast is a place where we talk about that sacred mind.body.spirit connection and how we can practice that in our day to day lives. We discuss lifestyle choices, mindset, patterns and beliefs. Creating a place where acknowledging our connectedness to each other, nature, and the divine is normalized and lived. We honour being deeply supported, confident, and in-tune with our our own remarkable wisdom. We promote taking radical responsibility for how you move, sleep, eat, and manage energy. Learning to trust in your intuition and the sacred mind-body-spirit connection as you embark on a transformational, healing journey. We talk about how there is an ebb and flow to our ability to do this. The challenges that set us back, the fear that creeps in as we learn to be in the uncomfortable space of learning, figuring it out, trusting ourselves in a new way. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Watch on YouTube.

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  • Creator
    Jill Novak
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Copyright 2024 Sister Science
  • Show Website
    Sister Science Stories