Your Sister, The Doctor

Your Sister, The Doctor

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Your Sister, The Doctor episodes

  • men will never understand...or will they? the "taboo" topic of men's health

    Welcome to Season 3… we’re in it for the long haul

    00:00 introduction

    01:39 common misconception: guys have pelvic floors!

    3:19 common pathologies I see men for in pelvic floor physical therapy

    05:39 seven things every male needs to know about his pelvic health: kegels + breathing

    7:48 stop chugging water my dudes

    9:17 learn how to go number one and number two

    11:26 stop skipping legs and mobility

    13:00 the most important tip … and send this to a guy in your life

    Follow for more science-backed wellness filtered through your sister’s brain

    “YOU ARE THE EXPERT OF YOU”

    IG: @ sisxdoc | @ authenticpt.abby
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    with love,

    your sister, the doctor

    17 min
  • from the foot + pelvic floor, to pain science, to "woo woo" habits, what PTs want you to know about your body, ft. Madi Miller with Vital Motion

    Welcome to Season 3… we’re in it for the long haul

    All things Vital Motion Podcast:

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    00:00 introduction

    01:00 PT vs. PTA, imposter syndrome, special interests

    4:20 pain science and patient education

    08:11 the foot, shoeware, pelvic floor, chronic ankle sprains

    18:19 science meets “woo woo,” the grounding movement

    21:45 Balancing grad school, engagement, wellness habits and routines

    24:25 The rabbit hole of researching product labels

    27:11 learning the art and practice of breathwork and meditation

    30:59 balancing engaged life, podcasting, grad school

    33:40 what does the world need to know about our profession as physical therapists?

    35:13 final advice: just do it!

    Follow for more science-backed wellness filtered through your sister’s brain

    “YOU ARE THE EXPERT OF YOU”

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    with love,

    your sister, the doctor

    39 min
  • the reset you didn't know you needed: reclaiming your habits + hobbies

    Welcome to Season 3… we’re in it for the long haul

    00:00 introduction

    03:24 setting goals

    7:57 habits for the long haul

    10:00 hobby auditing

    11:50 weekly habits, check-ins, monthly check-ins

    14:53 what gets in my way of habits, hobbies, and routines

    18:27 the truth about journaling

    21:30 getting back into reading

    24:26 the art and ritual of a monthly reset

    26:39 challenge: pick a spooky scary hobby

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    “YOU ARE THE EXPERT OF YOU”

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    with love,

    your sister, the doctor

    30 min
  • how to live for the future: the science and habits of health & longevity

    Welcome to Season 3… we’re in it for the long haul!

    00:00 introduction
    02:14 the human behind the podcast dream
    6:34 let’s get into the science: the physical
    10:18 the science of lifestyle
    12:55 the actionable things to do
    16:52 the “why” behind promoting longevity
    20:01 Q&A about family planning

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    with love,

    your sister, the doctor

    23 min
  • Embodying our anatomy as women in the gym: how to simplify our fitness routine as women

    For the high capacity girls who are done with overwhelm:

    Embodying our anatomy as women in the gym: how to simplify our fitness routine as women

    my top tangible tips as a fitness professional when it comes to navigating the gym!

    00:00 intro

    3:16 what I wish every gym girl knew: the breath is everything

    6:34 holistic approach to strength training

    8:47 consistency in workouts over variety

    10:48 simplicity is key with strength training

    13:30 tracking is everything when it comes to the gym

    14:22 structure over motivation

    18:01 tips to build confidence in the gym

    19:39 warm up, cool down, recovery

    23:53 effective tracking

    26:22 reminder that nervous system safety is crucial

    27:15 progressive overload

    30:56 outro and follow for more

    Work with me 1:1 HERE

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    with love,

    your sister, the doctor

    32 min
  • stop ignoring your gut: it's actually your second brain

    For the high capacity girls who are done with overwhelm:

    Another nervous system episode, let’s zoom in on the gut. All the hot girls have gut issues, but do we actually know how to manage them?

    I’ll give you MY exact formula for how I actually healed my gut! Let’s RECLAIM our gut health together!

    00:00 intro

    2:43 THE SCIENCE: GUT Physiology 101 (This is kinda dense!) 16:49 how I treat my patients with gut dysfunction

    20:38 how I healed my gut and never looked back

    25:05 how can I tell if I’m off?
    27:47 hormonal acne and gut health: what do I do?

    28:31 gut health is holistic health

    Work with me 1:1 HERE

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    IG: @ sisxdoc | @ authenticpt.abby

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    with love,

    your sister, the doctor

    32 min
  • The Nervous System Framework Every High-Achieving Woman Needs to Create To AVOID BURNOUT

    For detailed show notes in article form read my ⁠SUBSTACK⁠

    For the high capacity girls who are done with overwhelm:

    Feeling stuck in fight-or-flight, in a constant loop of low motivation, or frozen with stress? It all comes back to the nervous system babyyy.

    In today’s episode, we break down my personal plan to PROACTIVELY regulate my nervous system!

    I’ll give you MY exact formula for what to do when you are:

    1. ANXIOUS AND OVERWHELMED
    2. OVERWHELMED OR DYSREGULATED
    3. STUCK OR UNMOTIVATED

    Plus my daily non-negotiable nervous system regulation routine and other tips to help you RECLAIM your nervous system health as a girl that does it all!


    (00:00) intro

    (1:28) STOP being hard on yourself: story time

    (5:50) STOP embodying stress, take care of your nervous system!

    ( 8:24) Sleep is a non-negotiable, but so is waking up on time

    (11:28) nervous system regulation toolbox: proactive regulation daily schedule

    (16:07) whether you’re just anxious or on the verge of a panic attack…

    (18:06) for my chronically dysregulated girlies

    (22:10) when you feel STUCK and unmotivated

    (24:22) exercise, remove barriers, scented pens

    (25:36) schedule hobbies & check-ins

    (27:11) summary & sister advice


    Work with me 1:1 HERE


    Follow for more science-backed wellness + sisterly guidance:

    IG and TikTok : @ sisxdoc

    PT IG: @ authenticpt.abby

    Share, subscribe, rate the show, and tell me what resonated <3


    with love,

    your sister, the doctor

    31 min
  • stop chasing "rest & digest" and learn to ACTUALLY regulate your nervous system

    Health-conscious baddies!

    Feeling stuck in fight-or-flight, in a constant loop of low motivation, or frozen with stress? It all comes back to the nervous system babyyy

    In today’s episode, we break down how to ACTUALLY regulate your nervous system, beyond the buzzwords.

    This episode is for you if:

    • you feel like you’re constantly stuck in fight-or-flight
    • you feel unmotivated, flat, or burned out
    • you want a clearer, science-based approach to nervous system regulation

    (00:00) intro

    (2:26) what is the nervous system

    (3:40) stress response physiology

    (5:27) fight or flight, rest & digest, freeze & shutdown

    (9:56) polyvagal theory

    (10:48) window of tolerance & play to regulate

    (13:36) stress & immunity

    (14:40) vagus nerve: energize & motivate

    (17:13) vagus nerve: relax & down regulate

    (21:06) summary & sister advice

    (22:18) practicing 4-7-8 breathing & physiological sigh

    Stay tuned for biweekly episodes on Embodying Our Anatomy, where we’re diving deeper into our nervous system mini-series.

    Follow for more science-backed wellness + sisterly guidance: IG: @ sisxdoc | @ authenticpt.abby

    Share, subscribe, rate the show, and tell me what resonated <3

    with love,

    your sister, the doctor

    25 min
  • Body Awareness: how the pelvic floor, nervous system, and trauma are all related

    (00:00) Introduction

    (00:40) what is body awareness?

    (02:52) the science from "The Body Keeps the Score"

    (07:31) pelvic floor and body awareness

    (08:27) ways to tap into your body awareness

    (12:49) Why it's crucial

    (15:08) challenge to observe & outro


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    17 min
  • Embodied Anatomy: A return to YOUR body

    (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

    32 min

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