The Physio Diaries
Episodes
Dear Diary: These Habits Are Destroying Your Spine ft. Dr. Antonio Webb, MD
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 80, Dr. Antonio Webb MD, orthopedic spine surgeon, shares insights into the biggest factors affecting your spine health, risk of surgery, a...
VLOG: MEL & AL TAKE LAKE TAHOE
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
WATCH ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY Mel flies out to Sacramento for a weekend reunion with Al, and the chaos begins immediately. From the first stop at In-...
Dear Diary: Tipsy Qs: Answering Your Burning Questions With a Side of Wine
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 78 we bring you our brand new segment called Tipsy Qs, we pour a glass (or two) and answer your most unfiltered questions with a little ext...
Dear Diary: Fertility & Chinese Medicine: Western Medicine Failed Me ft Katherine Rholand
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 77, Mel and Al sit down with Katherine Rohland M.S. L. Ac Chinese Medicine of Manhattan Medicine Woman to unpack Chinese Medicine. From the...
Dear Diary: Gossiping For Nervous System Regulation (BRT)
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, a...
Dear Diary: What Your Dentist Never Told You About: Under Eye Bags, Snoring, & TMJ Pain Dr. Stephanie Sweeney DMD
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 75 of the Physio Diaries pod is giving main character energy for your airway. We sat down with airway dentist Dr. Stephanie Sweeney DMD to spi...
Dear Diary: Channeling Your Inner Chinese Baddie
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 74 we are chatting about all the wellness trends we’re ACTUALLY loving, trying, and realistically sticking to in real life. We’re divin...
Dear Diary: What the F* is the Difference Between Internal and External Travel PT [RE-RELEASE]
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have been getting so many questions about the difference between internal and external travel therapy so we decided to re-release this episode! So ...
Your Guide to Overcoming Anxiety with Dr. Nicole Cain ND, MA
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 72, Dr. Nicole Cain ND, MA joins us to unravel the complexities of anxiety and its various types! With her expertise as a naturopathic do...
Dear Diary: Are Physical Therapists Just Glorified Personal Trainers?
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Al and Mel dive into the spiciest hot takes shaking up the PT and healthcare world and yah, the comment section did not disappoint. We unp...
Dear Diary: Is 2026 The New 2016? (BRT)
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally time to clock back into the Break Room for a long-overdue life update!! Mel and Al catch up on six weeks of travel PT chaos: think NYE ...
Dear Diary: Tax Season Is Upon Us ft Nermina Culesker CPA
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 69, we bring on travel tax expert Nermina Culesker CPA to finally make sense of the tax chaos that comes with traveling healthcare jobs. ...
Dear Diary: And With That 2025 Comes To An End
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
YOU HAVE OFFICIALLY ENTERED THE BREAK ROOM. In episode 68, Al and Mel recap a huge podcast year packed with weekly episodes, 22 amazing guests, favori...
Dear Diary: Modalities, McKenzie Method, & Patient Stories ft Matt Huey, PT, MPT, Dip MDT, CCI, CMTPT, FAAOMPT
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 67, Mel & Al chat with Matt Huey, PT, MPT, Dip MDT, CCI, CMTPT, FAAOMPT one of TikTok’s favorite physical therapists and king of ...
Dear Diary: The Truth About Travel Healthcare Jobs (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, RN)
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 66, we break down everything your professors/clinicians AREN’T telling you about travel healthcare. We dive into the difference between...
Dear Diary: Living Life With Parkinson’s Disease ft Jimmy Choi
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 65, Mel and Al sit down with the amazing Jimmy Choi, who shares how he turned a Parkinson’s diagnosis into one of the most powerful comeb...
Dear Diary: Testing TikTok’s Hottest Wellness Trends: Vibration Plates, Marathons, & Coconut Cult
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 64, Mel & Al dive into the world of wellness trends to figure out what’s legit and what’s just flashy marketing. We break down vi...
Dear Diary: Mel is Hungover and Al is moving to Hawaii
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
YOU HAVE OFFICIALLY ENTERED THE BREAK ROOM. This episode is giving pure chaotic catch up energy as Mel questions her entire approach to adulthood and ...
Dear Diary: Egg freezing, Fertility Secrets, & Sperm Health ft Dr. Sasha Hakman MD, Fertility Specialist
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 62, Mel & Al dive into the world of fertility with Dr. Sasha Hackman MD, who breaks down the biggest myths and misconceptions people st...
Dear Diary: Rectal Probe, Jellyfish Pain, & Deer Crash
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 61 of The Physio Diaries Podcast, we asked you guys to share your wildest healthcare experiences. From mystery cords (that definitely wer...
Dear Diary: Is Physical Therapy Doomed? ft Dr. Kyle Covington PT, DPT, PhD, APTA President
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 60, Mel and Al sit down with Dr. Kyle Covington PT, DPT, PhD, and the PRESIDENT of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), who sh...
Dear Diary: Getting Old, Crashing Out, & Travel Chaos
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Break Room, where Mel and Al, your favorite travel physical therapists, spill some tea about their whereabouts, travels, and their deep...
Dear Diary: 10 Lessons We Learned As Travel Physical Therapists
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun and unfiltered episode of TPDP, Mel and Al spill their top 10 lessons from two and a half years on the road as travel healthcare pros! Fro...
Dear Diary: The Truth About Your Oral Hygiene ft Britt Glauz BSDH, RDH
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 57, Mel & Al ~BRUSH UP~ on all things dental with this week’s special guest, Britt Glauz BSDH, RDH: a registered dental hygienist! We...
Dear Diary: What is the life of a Travel Physical Therapist? (Re-released)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life is crazy so we are re-releasing our episode about what life is REALY like as a travel Physical Therapist. Prepare for brutal honesty, pros/cons, ...
Dear Diary: Frolicking in France, Self Hypnosis, & Real Estate
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
YOU HAVE ENTERED THE BREAK ROOM. This week Al and Mel are back and catching up on all the chaos!! Al spills all the dreamy details about her month off...
Dear Diary: PT Mills, Sports Injuries, & DPT Salaries ft Dr. Dan Ginader PT, DPT
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 54 of TPD, Mel & Al we sit down with the ONE and ONLY Dr. Dan, a renowned Physical Therapist and former D1 baseball player. Dr. Dan sha...
Dear Diary: Happy 1 Year Anniversary To Us!!
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pop the bubbly, babes! It's our one year anniversary on the Physio Diaries Podcast! Join us as we spill all the tea on a year full of laughs, less...
Dear Diary:How to Rewire Your Brain ft Dr. Bisleen Attli ND
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 52, Mel and Al chat with Dr. Bisleen Attli ND about Naturopathic medicine, brain health, struggling with mental health, and nervous sys...
Dear Diary: Your Crazy Travel Stories
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 51 , Al and Mel dive into some seriously wild travel stories sent in by you guys: from chaotic clinic experiences to Bali disasters, lost...
Dear Diary: Money Moves They Don’t Teach You in School ft. Lillian Zhang
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 50, Mel and Al chat with Lillian Zhang, a financial educator and content creator, who shares her insights on financial literacy for young p...
Dear Diary: Furnished Finder Scams, Ferraris, & Cruising
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
YOU HAVE OFFICIALLY ENTERED THE BREAK ROOM. Mel and Al share their life updates. Mel opens up about her housing scam in Savannah, breaking her lease...
Dear Diary: I Got A Concussion, Now What?!
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 48 of The Physio Diaries Podcast, Mel and Al dive in to the topic of concussions. They clear up common myths and share the real science beh...
Dear Diary: Dietetics, Carb Loading, & Carnivore Diet ft Kyra Hungerford RDN
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 47 of The Physio Diaries Podcast, Mel and Al chat with Kyra Hungerford RDN, a passionate sports dietitian who's all about helping act...
VLOG: Week in The life [Seattle, Chicago, Miami]
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SUPRISE!!! This week we’re switching things up. Mel & Al are taking you behind the scenes with their very first VLOG episode! From the adventure...
Dear Diary: What You Don’t Know About Yoga ft Angie Tiwari RYT
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 45, Mel and Al chat with Angie Tiwari, founder of Tiwari Yoga and UNEARTHED Yoga. They dig into the holistic nature of yoga, emphasizing it...
Dear Diary: Near Death Experience, Physical Therapy Salary, Moving to Georgia, Q&A
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
YOU HAVE ENTERED THE BREAKROOM. In episode 44 Mel and Al spill the tea on all the latest happenings—starting with Mel’s big move to Savannah, Geor...
Dear Diary: How Do I Heal My Chronic Pain? ft Vinny Crispino ( Founder of Pain Academy)
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 43, Al and Mel sit down with Vinny Crispino, founder of Pain Academy, to unpack his groundbreaking approach to pain and recovery. Vinny sha...
Dear Diary: Are Wellness Trends Just Marketing?
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 42, Mel & Al are breaking down the hottest wellness trends to figure out what’s actually good for you—and what’s just a viral mon...
Dear Diary: Is Pilates Better Than Surgery? Ft Jenna Mok
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 41, Mel & Al sit down with Jenna Mok to discuss the transformative power of Pilates in managing back pain and how she avoided spine sur...
The Truth About Being A Traveling Healthcare Provider
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 40, Mel & Al open up about the realities of life as a travel PT. They delve into the emotional and social challenges of being on the ro...
Dear Diary: The Truth About Your Water ft Jess Montoya
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 39, Mel and Al interview Jess Montoya, Living water expert and founder of Fortune 9.5. The conversation delves into the importance of w...
Dear Diary: Ants In My Pants, Cancelled Travel Jobs, “Guess Who” Game
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
YOU HAVE ENTERED THE BREAK ROOM. In episode 38 of our Break Room Talks segment, Mel & Al share their recent experiences, with Mel’s wild trip to...
Dear Diary: Becoming an Olympic Rhythmic Gymnast ft Jenny Rokhman Esq.
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 37, Mel and Al chat with former Olympic Rhythmic Gymnast Jenny Rokhman, Esq. We get into the brutally honest truth of what it takes to beco...
Dear Diary: Juice Detoxes, Occupational Therapy, & Leaky Gut ft Stephanie Petersen NASM-PT, CNT, OTS
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 36 of the Physio Diaries podcast, Mel chats with Stephanie Petersen NASM-PT, CNT, OTS, about gut health, juice cleanses, the importan...
Dear Diary: Surviving Graduate School 101
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 35 of the Physio Diaries podcast, hosts Mel & Al share their experiences as recent graduates as they look back and reflect on naviga...
Dear Diary: Jenn Tran, From The Bachelorette To Your Physician Assistant
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 34, Mel & Al interview Jenn Tran, Reality TV star, social media personality, and Physician Assistant Student. We get the inside scoop o...
Dear Diary: Hyperhidrosis, Seattle Adventures, Getting Old, Q & A
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You have entered the BREAK ROOM. In episode 33, Mel & Al give you life updates, their girls weekend in Seattle, the struggles of getting old, a...
Dear Diary: Is Botox or Filler For Me? ft Nikki Nguyen BSN, RN
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 32, Mel & Al interview Nikki Nguyen BSN, RN who is an esthetic nurse. Nikki shares her journey as she started working as an oncology nu...
Dear Diary: The Art of Traveling Successfully
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 31, Al & Mel discuss the challenges of maintaining healthy routines while traveling and emphasize the importance of pre, during, and po...
Dear Diary: Is Stretching Really That Important? ft Aliya Brooks (Ageless Mobility)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 30, Mel and Al interview Aliya Brooks, also known as Ageless Mobility on social media. They talk about everything you need to know about ...
Dear Diary: I Want to Travel But Don’t Know How (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, RN)
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 29, Mel and Al discuss the essentials of being a travel healthcare worker, focusing on the differences between internal and external travel...
Dear Diary: Is Pain Real & Can We Trick Our Brains?
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 28, Mel and Al dive into the world of pain neuroscience, exploring how our nervous system processes pain and the emotional aspects tied to ...
Dear Diary: Mindset Hacks of a Business Man in Healthcare ft. Dr. Odell Miller PT, DPT
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 27, Mel and Al have guest Dr. Odell Miller PT, DPT on the podcast. They talk about everything from unconventional paths taken by new grad...
Dear Diary: Exposing Salaries, Life Updates, Q & A
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this months Break Room Talks Episode, Mel & Al catch up on their lives, travel stories to San Francisco and Arizona, and Mel’s journey with A...
Dear Diary: The American Healthcare System is Rigged and Killing Us
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 25, Mel and Al discuss the complexities and frustrations of the American healthcare system, drawing on personal experiences and insights fr...
Dear Diary: 10 Hard Truths We Learned After 1 Year In Healthcare
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 24, Mel and Al reflect on their first year in healthcare, discussing key lessons they learned and wish they had been told before hand. They...
Dear Diary: The Scary Truth About Seed Oils, Plastics, Cortisol, & Mouth Tape Is…
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 23, Mel and Al get controversial. They talk about wellness trends in the media that you are constantly seeing but not many are actually exp...
Dear Diary: What Is The Hype About Mouth Tape? Ft. Dr. Nikol Manov, DMD
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22 of the Physio Diaries Podcast, Mel and Al interview Dr. Nikol Manov, DMD. She shares her journey into dentistry, what it is like being a yo...
Dear Diary: Eating Arsenic, EDM Music, & Adult Coloring Books?
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 21, Mel & Al have another break rooms talks segment. They catch up on their lives, discussing everything from starting at their new c...
Dear Diary: WTF is Biohacking, & How Do I Do It?
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 20, Mel and Al take a deep dive into the concept of biohacking, inspired by the documentary about Bryan Johnson “Don’t Die: The Man Who...
Dear Diary: Travel Nurse Salaries, Dating Doctors, & Being a Woman in Healthcare Ft. Mercedes Balingit, BSN, RN, DNP Student
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Physio Diaries podcast, hosts Mel and Alice chat with Mercedes, a travel nurse and social media influencer. They talk about eve...
Dear Diary: How Do I Survive Clinical Rotations In Graduate School?
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 18, Mel and Al talk about the spicy details and aspects to clinical rotations for physical therapy students and related healthcare professi...
Dear Diary: Are Chiropractors Legit? Ft Dr. Abby Sirovica, DC, CACCP
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Melanie interviews Abby, a 7-figure earner, chiropractor, entrepreneur, and real estate investor. Discussing her journey into chirop...
Dear Diary: Would You Rather, New Years Goals, & Wellness Trends
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Physio Diaries podcast, Mel & Al yap play a game of would you rather but health and wellness edition. They talk about every...
Dear Diary: Vulvas, Orgasms, and Pelvic Floor PT! Ft. Dr. Janelle Howell PT, DPT, WCS
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Physio Diaries podcast, Mel and Al welcome Dr. Janelle Howell, the Vagina Rehab Doctor, to discuss the importance of pelvic flo...
Dear Diary: Can Orthopedic Surgeons Actually Be Funny? Ft. Dr. Diego Barragan, MD
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Physio Diaries podcast, Al sits down with Dr. Diego Barragan , an Orthopedic surgery resident. He shares his journey into medic...
Dear Diary: Compassion Fatigue Is Getting To Me
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mel and Al discuss compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals. They explore the emotional toll of patient care, the signs of compassion fatigue...
Dear Diary: WTF Is Arthritis Pt 2: Injections, Diet, Obesity
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mel and Al further delve into the complexities of arthritis management. They discuss various treatment options including cortisone inj...
Dear Diary: WTF Is Arthritis Pt 1: Treatment, Prevention, Surgeries
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mel and Al delve into the complexities of osteoarthritis, discussing its types, prevalence, and the misconceptions surrounding it. They emphasize the ...
Dear Diary: Are Healthcare Professional Salaries Worth it?
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Physio Diaries podcast, Mel and Al delve into the pressing topic of physical therapy pay and reimbursement. They explore the di...
Dead Diary: Nudist Communities, Rotting, and Cuffing Season
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Physio Diaries podcast, Mel and Al yap about Halloween festivities, getting older, and nudist communities in Florida. The discu...
Dear Diary: How Do I Apply to Physical Therapy School?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Physio Diaries podcast, Mel and Al discuss their personal journeys to physical therapy school, the challenges they faced, and t...
Dear Diary: Gut Health, Sauna, Cryotherapy, What’s The Point?
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Physio Diaries podcast, hosts Dr. Melanie Ziaziaris PT, DPT and Dr. Alice Koshevatskiy PT,DPT discuss various wellness topics, ...
Dear Diary: Burned passports, Greece, & Moving to Wisconsin
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Physio Diaries, Mel & Al reflect on their time off while they are in between contracts, the struggles of getting to Greece ...
Dear Diary: I Got Rejected from Physical Therapy School! Ft Dr. Casey Coleman PT, DPT
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Physio Diaries, Mel and Al host their very first guest, the wonderful Casey Coleman PT, DPT. Join us to discuss how Casey went ...
Dear Diary: What's Life Like as a Travel Physical Therapist?
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mel and Al share their experiences as travel physical therapists. They discuss the challenges and joys of making friends in new cities...
Dear Diary: I Need to Take a Chill Pill
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Physio Diaries, Mel and Al discuss the importance of self-care and de-stressing amidst their busy schedules. They emphasize the...
Dear Diary: What the F* is the Difference Between Internal and External Travel PT
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss some of the differences between internal and external travel physical therapy. We also talk about our experiences as trave...
Dear Diary: Who the Heck are Dr. Mel and Dr. Al?
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Melanie Ziaziaris and Dr. Alice Koshevatskiy discuss their journey as travel physical therapists and the inspiration behind starting their podcast...