(00:00) Introduction: Let’s go deeper than the Physical

(02:32) The female body is so freaking cool, how do we embody our anatomy knowledge?

(06:13) Good Physical Therapists see the whole picture

(10:58) Take ownership of your health, you get one body!

(11:54) The Pain Threshold Explained

(15:09) Mid-episode self-check in

(16:38) Sister-to-Sister: STEM girlies are Artists

(24:34) Regulating the menstrual cycle, managing hormonal symptoms, supplements

(30:48) Outro

✨ Welcome to the Season Finale! ✨

This week we’re talking about E for Evolution — the final ingredient in the Recipe to Your Health. 🥣

In this episode, I’m sharing how growth really works — through tiny micro shifts over time that add up to big, beautiful transformation.

🎧Listen now to:

✔️ Reflect on how far you’ve come since Episode 1

✔️Choose one small habit to focus on this month

✔️Feel empowered to step into the next version of YOU

(00:00) Evolution: The Final Ingredient

(02:33) Doctor Advice:  Neuroplasticity

(04:11) Hormones Adapt to Your Habits

(05:32) Habit Stacking + Identity-Based Habits

(06:59) Epigenetics: Your DNA Isn’t Your Destiny

(08:33) Resilience is Trainable

(12:07) Your Body Is Built to Evolve

(13:50) Self-Advocacy: Trusting Your Body’s Data

(14:41) Emotional Health as Evolution

(16:00) Building Your Growth Support Team

(19:02) Community Is Vital for Women’s Health

(20:28) Reflecting on Your Growth & Setting New Goals

(22:30) Micro Shifts lead to Major Transformation

(24:48) Recipe Isn’t a Checklist — It’s a Rhythm

(25:10) Closing Thoughts & What’s Next

💌 Let’s Connect:

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🎙️ Podcast: Your Sister the Doctor

💬 Comment below or send me a voice memo — I’d love to feature your evolution story in the next Q&A episode!

Ever feel like everything is moving so fast you can barely keep up? In this episode, we talk about why practicing presence is the antidote to perfectionism and how it can literally rewire your brain, calm your nervous system, and improve your health.

This episode is for you if:

• You are chronically stressed being a woman (relatable!)

• If you constantly feel like there's too much to do in such little time, struggle with perfectionism, or literally feel like your brain won't shut off

• You are searching for easy ways to practice presence daily

(00:00) Women are cyclical beings living in a linear world

Loved this episode on practicing presence over perfectionism? Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where we’ll dive into the LAST letter in the R.E.C.I.P.E. to your health! Make sure to follow me for more tips, science-backed wellness advice, and sisterly pep talks:

pod Instagram: ⁠@sisxdoc⁠

pelvic PT Instagram: ⁠@authenticpt.abby⁠

TikTok: ⁠@authentic_abbs⁠

Share, subscribe, and rate the show! Drop your favorite tip or question below, I’d love to hear from you!

Feeling confused about your digestion or bladder health?You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the real, practical tips for better gut, bladder, and bowel health.

This episode is for you if:

• You’re tired of guessing what’s “normal” for bathroom habits

• You feel frustrated with bloating, constipation, or bladder irritation

• You want simple, science-backed strategies that actually fit your life

Timestamps:

(00:00) Why women struggle with digestion & bathroom health

(02:13) Hydration basics for energy & bladder health

(06:18) Nutrition foundations & balanced portions

(08:42) Fiber, protein, macros, gut health explained

(17:19) Bladder 101: health tips & common irritants

(19:50) TMI: my struggle with Bowels tangent

(25:03) Sister advice: Hydration and diet hacks

(32:25) Sister advice: bowel routines, pelvic PT, stress management

(39:13) Hydration check and cheers

Loved this episode on Ins and Outs? Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where we’ll dive into the 5th letter in the R.E.C.I.P.E. to your health! Make sure to follow me for more tips, science-backed wellness advice, and sisterly pep talks:
• Pod Instagram: ⁠@sisxdoc
• Pelvic PT Instagram: ⁠@authenticpt.abby
• TikTok: ⁠@authentic_abbs

Share, subscribe, and rate the show! Drop your favorite digestion tip below, I’d love to hear from you!

Feeling confused about your health or frustrated with the mixed messages out there? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re taking a pause in the R.E.C.I.P.E. series to answer YOUR burning health questions ~ from jaw clenching to PMS to birth control.

This episode is for you if:

• You’re stressed, clenching your jaw, or struggling to relax at night• You’re dealing with PMS - poor sleep, low appetite, or mood swings• You’re curious how movement, birth control, or even the seasons affect your cycle

(00:00) Welcome back + RECIPE recap
(03:00) Jaw clenching, stress & pelvic floor links
(10:16) PMS struggles: sleep + appetite tips
(13:28) Movement snacks vs. lunch walks
(18:20) Birth control & cycle consistency
(24:05) Seasons, lifestyle & your period
(27:50) Wrap up + what’s next

Loved this Q&A intermission? Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where we’ll dive into the 4th letter in the R.E.C.I.P.E. to your health! Make sure to follow me for more tips, science-backed wellness advice, and sisterly pep talks:
pod Instagram: ⁠@sisxdoc⁠
pelvic PT Instagram: ⁠@authenticpt.abby⁠
TikTok: ⁠@authentic_abbs

Share, subscribe, and rate the show! Drop your favorite health question below, I’d love to hear from you!

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Feeling burnt out? Wondering why no matter how hard you push, your body just won’t keep up? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re breaking free from the 24/7 hustle and learning how to live in rhythm with your body, your cycle, and your season of life.

This episode is for you if:
• You’ve been stuck in the cycle of burnout and feel guilty for resting.
• You want to understand how your menstrual cycle (and other life seasons) affect your energy, mood, and productivity.
• You’re curious about cycle syncing: food, fitness, and workflow, but want a realistic, doctor-sister take that feels doable.

(00:00) intro

(01:42) R.E.C.I.P.E. to your health

(02:26) The letter "C"

(4:00) circadian vs. infradian rhythms

(08:25) reframing rest

(10:55) cycle syncing: diet

(13:55) cycle syncing: fitness

(16:10) cycle syncing: workflow

(17:46) Interception & tuning into the body

(19:15) positives of menstrual cycle

(22:02) energy leaks & starting cycle syncing

(23:22) living with seasons other than menstrual cycle

(25:06) start tracking your cycle

(26:06) takeaway and reframe

(27:58) Guided body scan

Resources Mentioned:

In The Flo by Alisa Vitti

Stardust App

The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
Practices / Frameworks:

Body scan meditation

Breathwork for nervous system regulation

Interoception (awareness of inner body signals)

Cycle syncing (food, movement, productivity, rest)Loved this episode on living cyclically? Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where we’ll dive into the fourth letter in the R.E.C.I.P.E. to your health! Make sure to follow me for more tips, science-backed wellness advice, and sisterly pep talks:

pod Instagram: ⁠@sisxdoc⁠

pelvic PT Instagram: ⁠@authenticpt.abby⁠

TikTok: ⁠@authentic_abbs⁠

Share, subscribe, and rate the show! Drop your favorite cyle syncing tip or question below, I’d love to hear from you!

We’ve been told that movement means hitting the gym or grinding through a workout plan. But what if your daily activity: walking, stretching, or even dancing in your kitchen; is just as important? In this episode, Abby Rose (“your sister the doctor”) breaks down the science of physical activity versus structured exercise, explores the benefits of everyday movement, and shows how to rethink fitness without the pressure.

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You’ll learn:

• Why movement matters more than just exercise

• How small daily habits shift hormones, mood, and energy

• Easy ways to build movement into a busy lifestyle

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(00:00) Intro

(03:27) Recap & Rest Menu

(05:55) Doctor Advice: what is movement?

(09:20) Posture & daily movement

(12:36) Effects of Prolonged sitting

(15:55) Mental and Emotional on movement

(17:00) Structure exercise vs. movement

(18:42) Gaps in research

(22:05) Cycle syncing

(24:54) Sister Advice

(29:45) Top tips for women

(36:59) Action, small goals

(40:30) Challenge: movement pyramid

(44:03) Final Sister Advice

(45:23) Movement Affirmations

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Recommendations:

• Atomic Habits by James Clear for building small, consistent movement habits

• Research by Dr. Stacy Sims on women’s exercise physiology and how movement affects your body differently across your lifespan

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Loved this episode on emphasizing movementover exercise? Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where we’ll dive into the third letter in the R.E.C.I.P.E. to your health! Make sure to follow me for more tips, science-backed wellness advice, and sisterly pep talks:

pod Instagram: ⁠@sisxdoc⁠

pelvic PT Instagram: ⁠@authenticpt.abby⁠

TikTok: ⁠@authentic_abbs⁠

Share, subscribe, and rate the show! Drop your favoritemovement tip or question below, I’d love to hear from you!

In this episode of Your Sister, the Doctor, we dive deep into why sleep is so much more than just rest. If you’re feeling exhausted despite eating well, working out, and doing “all the things,” this episode is for you. Learn how sleep impacts your hormones, energy, metabolism, and overall health, and get practical, science-backed tips to reclaim your rest in a busy, hustle-driven world. I’ll share both the doctor advice and sister advice you need to finally start prioritizing restorative sleep and honoring your body’s natural rhythms.

(00:00) Intro: Why sleep is more than just rest

(01:50) The science of sleep: Sleep cycles, inertia, and natural energy peaks
(05:27) Sunlight & the impact of artificial light
(06:47) Sleep debt and social jet lag

(08:12) How caffeine affects your sleep and energy

(08:46) Sleep’s role in metabolism and insulin sensitivity

(10:53) Daylight savings and circadian disruption

(11:18) Sleep and the menstrual cycle

(12:11) Sister advice: Sleep tracking and calculating social jet lag

(15:27) Getting morning light and dimming evening light

(16:50) The role of naps in managing sleep debt

(17:51) Building a sleep ritual to wind down

(20:40) Protect your rest and build consistency
(26:26) Final thoughts & affirmations to reclaim your rest

References & Resources Mentioned:

• Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means

• Rise Sleep App

• Finch App

  
  

Loved this episode on reclaiming rest and how sleep shapes your hormones, energy, and health? Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where we’ll dive into the second letter in the R.E.C.I.P.E. to your health!

Make sure to follow me for more tips, science-backed wellness advice, and sisterly pep talks:
pod Instagram: @sisxdoc

pelvic PT Instagram: @authenticpt.abby
TikTok: @authentic_abbs

Share, subscribe, and rate the show!
Drop your favorite sleep tip or question below, I’d love to hear from you!

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