Dear Diary: Gossiping For Nervous System Regulation (BRT)

Dear Diary: Gossiping For Nervous System Regulation (BRT)

From The Physio Diaries by Dr. Melanie Ziaziaris PT, DPT and Dr. Alice Koshevatskiy PT, DPT

February 24, 2026 · 59 min

About this episode

Mel and Al discuss gossiping's effects on nervous system regulation while sharing personal anecdotes and introducing a new segment.

This month’s BRT episode, Mel and Al are in their full ski-girl era while unpacking shocking plot twists from His & Hers, acupuncture updates, and the chaos of passport photos and Valentine’s Day ice skating nostalgia. They chat about reconnecting with travel PT friends, soaking up the later sunsets, and prepping for ski days and après vibes. They also yap about nervous system regulation and how apparently gossiping lowers yours cortisol. This is also the debut of their new segment, ICKS OF THE MONTH , where they rant about healthcare hot takes, personal questions, and patients who expect pain to disappear without doing their PT homework. It’s giving chatty, chaotic, and your favorite form of science-backed yapping, enjoy!! ⁠ Book your Tax Home Consultation today! ⁠ Nermina Culesker CPA who specializes in Travel Healthcare! Let her know “The Physio Diaries” referred you! ⁠ Sign up for our Newsletter! ⁠ ⁠ Ask us questions ⁠ ⁠ Find travel jobs ⁠ ⁠⁠ The Physio Diaries IG ⁠⁠

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Melanie Ziaziaris, Dr. Alice Koshevatskiy

Topics covered

  • nervous system regulation
  • gossiping
  • healthcare
  • skiing
  • travel PT
  • Valentine's Day

Keywords

  • nervous system
  • gossiping
  • healthcare hot takes
  • skiing
  • Valentine's Day
  • acupuncture
  • travel PT

Sponsors

Nermina Culesker CPA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Physio Diaries

Books & works: His & Hers

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