May 13, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 281 - Qigong with John Munro

In this episode, we explore the ancient practice of Qigong and how it can be used to support physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Our guest shares insights into how this millennia-old tradition helps cultivate energy, balance, and resilience in everyday life.

We also discuss how Qigong fits into a modern lifestyle and why its benefits go far beyond simple movement. This conversation offers a fresh look at how working with energy can enhance health, focus, and overall vitality.

JOHN MUNRO

John Munro is the founder and head instructor of Long White Cloud Qigong, an international qigong school with a network of over 400 qigong instructors around the world. He is the author of four books on qigong, has previously served as Vice President of the New Zealand Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine and as Chairman of Natural Health Practitioners of New Zealand, and is a current member of the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong. He is passionate about bringing the essence of ancient philosophies and practices to a modern audience and making them easily understood and applicable in our daily lives.

John believes that our qigong practice should support us in living our lives to the fullest, so when he is not teaching courses, giving qigong healing treatments, or leading retreats and workshops, you can find John engaging in activities such as paragliding, scuba diving, or DJing for ecstatic dance events!

RESOURCES
https://longwhitecloudqigong.com/
https://www.instagram.com/longwhitecloudqigong/
https://www.youtube.com/@QiLife

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https://thejorniblog.com for more holistic healing and mental health resources
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May 9, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 280 - Your Body Is A Clock with Melanie Weller

This episode contains adult subject matter and some listeners may be triggered by this content. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, we explore a surprising perspective on how the body holds deeper patterns that influence our health and wellbeing. Our guest shares how years of experience in physical therapy and biomechanics led to an unexpected discovery that reshaped her understanding of how healing connects to the cosmos.

We also discuss how the body’s own structure and function may be connected in ways we do not typically consider. This conversation invites curiosity about the hidden relationships between science, health, and the patterns that shape our experiences.

MELANIE WELLER

Thirty years of working as a physical therapist and athletic trainer combining biomechanics and neurotheology with patients that no one else could figure out gifted Melanie Weller a reputation as a vagus nerve expert—and “The Body Whisperer”. She trained with nationally and internationally renowned experts and collected certifications and credentials like fine wines.

Then, she had a health crisis followed by a marriage crisis and a lawsuit crisis. Her credentials did not help her make sense of the nonsense in her life. Turning to astrology, Melanie was led to an extraordinary discovery and the research to support it—our bodies are clocks that mirror the celestial architecture of the zodiac.

Our wellness depends on synchronizing our nervous systems with the cosmic dance of the solar system. She has used this information to take people out of pain, anxiety, suicide planning, and more. Melanie now teaches a revolutionary approach, uniting ancient and modern science in her Heretical Healing program.

RESOURCES
https://www.melanieweller.com/
https://substack.com/@melanieweller
https://www.instagram.com/embodyyourstar/

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https://thejorniblog.com for more holistic healing and mental health resources
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May 6, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 279 - Holistic Healing and Self-Belief with Caren Paskel

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In this episode, we explore the connection between holistic healing and self-belief, especially in the face of life’s most difficult challenges. Our guest shares how personal loss, caregiving, and unexpected change led her to redefine her mission and embrace a deeper understanding of resilience and transformation.

We also talk about the role of community, self-care, and personal growth in navigating both grief and healing. This conversation is a powerful reminder that even in moments of deep struggle, there is space for evolution, strength, and a renewed sense of purpose.

CAREN PASKEL

Caren Paskel,​​ a best-selling author, speaker, and the founder of the Self-Evolution Education (S.E.E.) Foundation. With decades of experience in spiritual education and yoga principles, Caren guides individuals on a transformation journey, inspiring them to reach their fullest potential. As the former owner of EnSoul Yoga, facing the challenges of managing multiple studios while caring for her husband, who was diagnosed with a terminal illness, paired with a global pandemic, led Caren to reevaluate her mission, which is a testament to her resilience and an inspiration to all.

A firm believer in the power of community, Caren has inspired thousands through her Self-Evolution courses, retreats, and books, including her acclaimed work, The Power of Self-Belief. She has since expanded her mission to include self-caregiving support for caregivers, launching a program that promotes self-care practices for those caring for loved ones. Her philosophy centers on the idea that personal development begins with inner strength, amplified by a supportive community, and her programs ignite individuals with their full power of self-belief.

Caren’s work also emphasizes a holistic approach to agelessness, integrating disease prevention with energy management, emotional well-being, physical vitality, transformative relationships, and a deep sense of purpose. Through her teachings, she helps individuals cultivate longevity and fulfillment by aligning mind, body, and spirit. Her latest endeavors, including the Youthful Longevity Mastermind, reflect this philosophy, providing a space for deeper exploration into sustainable well-being and lifelong growth.

RESOURCES
https://carenpaskel.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caren-paskel/
https://www.instagram.com/carenpaskel/
https://www.facebook.com/carenpaskelselfevolution/

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