January 9, 2026
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 350 - The Healing Power of Slowing Down with Renee Blodgett

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In this episode, we explore what happens when the pace of success begins to take more than it gives. Years of being “always on” in a world that rewards doing over being can slowly pull us away from meaning, connection, and the natural rhythms that keep us grounded. What follows is an awakening that often begins not in the noise of achievement but in the quiet moments where we finally stop running.

RENEE BLODGETT

Novelist, curator, journalist, conscious business leader, photographer, humanitarian, and modern mystic, Renee Blodgett has lived multiple lives in one. Having traveled around the world, she has plenty of stories to share, from riding elephants in the Indian jungle, photographing polar bears in northern Canada, teaching English in Kenya, and exploring glaciers in Iceland, to name a few.

Known as a master of storytelling, she has written for magazines, blog networks, the Huffington Post, and her own award-winning online travel magazine, We Blog the World, which has over half a million reach globally. For 12 years, she has been the co-curator of TEDxBerkeley, one of the more prestigious TEDx events in the United States. Renee has worked with the Smithsonian, the United Nations, celebrities, actors, musicians with Grammy Awards under their belt and renowned technology entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, Europe, Australia and Asia, both as agency head of Magic Sauce Media and as founder of Blue Soul Media.

Renee and her partner founded Blue Soul Earth, where they lead retreats and membership programs that focus on heart-centered living, universal consciousness, masculine and feminine balance, and our human existence. Their award-winning and best-selling book, Magdalene’s Journey, incorporates some of these teachings while merging science and spirituality.

RESOURCES
https://www.bluesoulearth.com
https://www.bluesoulmedia.com
https://www.studywithspirit.com
https://www.youtube.com/bluesoulearth

Blue Soul Chats Podcast
https://www.anchor.fm/bluesoulchats

https://www.magdalenesjourney.com
https://www.themagdalenecollection.com
https://www.instagram.com/bluesoulearth
https://www.instagram.com/weblogtheworld
https://www.instagram.com/luxuryfoodies
https://www.instagram.com/magdalenesjourney
https://www.themagdalenecollection.com
https://www.facebook.com/bluesoulearth

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Episode 350 - The Healing Power of Slowing Down with Renee Blodgett

January 6, 2026
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 349 - Untangling the Mind with Dr. Lesley Kirkpatrick

When we experience stress and our emotions begin to rise, our minds can feel crowded and difficult to untangle. Understanding those patterns helps bring attention back to what is happening inside us and opens space to respond with more intention and compassion.

As technology evolves, digital support for mental health is becoming more personal and accessible. We explore how technology is profoundly changing the landscape of mental health care, opening possibilities that are transforming not only how we heal but how we understand the mind itself.

DR. LESLEY KIRKPATRICK

Dr. Lesley Kirkpatrick completed a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree with an Honours in Psychology at St. Francis Xavier University (STFX). Following her initial degree, Dr. Kirkpatrick completed her medical degree (M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O) at the National University of  Ireland, Galway (NUIG) and her residency in Psychiatry at Dalhousie University.

Dr. Kirkpatrick’s practice focuses predominantly on psychiatric consultation and group therapy through the modality of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Dr. Kirkpatrick is also the founder of mindcomb: A mental health audio app designed to meet you where you are emotionally. Whether you are struggling, thriving or somewhere in between, each audio is backed by science, rooted in clinical psychiatric experience and paired with original sound design.

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https://www.instagram.com/mindcombapp/
https://www.instagram.com/drlesleykirkpatrick/
https://mindcombapp.com/

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Episode 349 - Untangling the Mind with Dr. Lesley Kirkpatrick

January 2, 2026
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 348 - Social Anxiety Meets Artificial Intelligence with Jamie Pastrano and Brittany Moser

For many neurodivergent adults, building connection can create anxiety and uneasiness. This episode explores how emerging technology is offering ways to make social interaction feel safer, easier, and more authentic.

JAMIE PASTRANO

As the mother of a son with autism, Jamie Pastrano has both personal and professional experience with autism, and has been navigating support services since his diagnosis at age two.

Professionally, Jamie received a Master of Social Work degree from Wurzweiler University and a PEERS certification from UCLA. PEERS is an evidence-based social skills treatment for adolescents and young adults with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other socio-emotional problems. She has worked in crisis intervention for families of children with developmental disabilities and 20+ years as an executive sales director for a benefits consulting firm.

Jamie is committed to offering her experiences as a Certified Social Worker, PEERS provider, and mother to help support neurodivergent young adults achieve their social, vocational, and independent living goals.

She lives in New York City with her husband, Jason, two children, Jesse and Cameron, and her French bulldog, Ferguson.

BRITTANY MOSER

Brittany Moser is the Director of Learning Design in the Higher Education space and a respected Autism Specialist who brings Australian-born perspectives to her work in the United States. With a Master’s degree in Autism Studies and extensive experience in NYC schools, she has dedicated her career to developing innovative tools and resources that enhance the lives of the autism community.

In her current role, Brittany leads learning design initiatives in higher education while maintaining active corporate consulting focused on improving neurodiverse workplace practices and understanding. Drawing from her creative approach and deep understanding of neurodiversity, she specializes in crafting personalized support strategies that address the unique needs of both educational institutions and corporate environments.

Her diverse experience spans from direct support work in NYC schools to transforming organizational practices through her consulting work. Her commitment to understanding and meeting the diverse needs of this population, combined with her expertise in learning design, has established her as a trusted voice in both educational and corporate settings. She consistently seeks out opportunities to develop new resources and methodologies that better serve the autism community and create more inclusive environments across all sectors.

RESOURCES
https://joinsynchrony.com
https://www.instagram.com/joinsynchrony/
https://www.facebook.com/joinsynchrony
https://www.linkedin.com/company/join-synchrony/

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Episode 348 - Social Anxiety Meets Artificial Intelligence with Jamie Pastrano and Brittany Moser

December 30, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 347 - Awakening into Your Highest Potential with Yasmina Ellins

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Transformation begins when we reconnect with the deeper layers of who we are. It starts when life cracks us open just enough to feel, to listen, and to reconnect with what makes us come alive. This episode explores how pain might become a catalyst for awakening and how heart alignment can lead toward our highest potential.

The episode reflects on the rhythm of growth, the importance of connection, and the courage it can take to live with both feet in the present. For anyone standing on the edge of change, this conversation offers a glimpse of what expansion might look like when we stop striving and start allowing.

YASMINA ELLINS

Yasmina Ellins is the secret weapon behind some of the world’s most visionary leaders, artists, and impact-driven innovators. With laser-sharp intuition and disarming presence, she guides them to grow their wealth, expand their influence, and create a life that feels like magic.

She wasn’t born magnetic. Once a painfully shy girl who hid in the library to avoid speaking to her classmates, Yasmina Ellins spent years trying to figure out how to belong. She tried all kinds of things to feel seen — learning the Rubik’s cube, becoming a magician. Nothing worked. But everything changed at sixteen when she typed “how to get charisma” into Google. That moment sparked a lifelong journey of transformation — and a mission to help others feel the connection she once craved.

Today, Yasmina is a Cambridge University graduate, sought-after TEDx speaker, bestselling co-author with the Founder of Reebok, and co-creator of the Maverick NEXT Impact Award, which brought rising entrepreneurs to Sir Richard Branson’s private island for mentorship with global business icons.

Beyond business, Yasmina is a creative at heart. A classically trained musician from the Royal College of Music, she has performed at the Pantheon in Rome and live on BBC Radio. She has a deep love for acting, improv comedy, bachata dancing and storytelling — and writes songs, poetry and prose to capture the human experience. She’s learned 8 languages and loves to travel the world to connect with different cultures — everything from living with nuns in Italy to dining with royalty in the Palace of Versailles.

Whether through music, movement, or meaningful relationships, Yasmina believes connection is the true catalyst for limitless impact.

RESOURCES
https://www.yasminaellinsmedia.com
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Episode 347 - Awakening into Your Highest Potential with Yasmina Ellins

December 26, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 346 - Breaking the Cycle of Limiting Beliefs with Lawrence Harris

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The stories we grow up with can become invisible limits, guiding our choices long after we’ve outgrown them. This episode looks at how those early beliefs take hold and what happens when we finally begin to question them.

Change begins the moment we recognize that our past doesn’t decide our future. In this conversation, awareness turns into action as we explore how to release old patterns and create a life that feels truly our own.

LAWRENCE HARRIS

Lawrence Harris is a speaker and author dedicated to helping teens and young adults break free from limiting beliefs. Through his powerful storytelling and lived experiences, he inspires audiences to embrace self-worth and growth. His message connects deeply with anyone ready to heal, rebuild, and rise above their past.

RESOURCES
https://www.instagram.com/lawrencec.empowers
https://youtube.com/@lawrencecempowers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-harris-8b0177324

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Episode 346 - Breaking the Cycle of Limiting Beliefs with Lawrence Harris

December 23, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 345 - How to Be Less Miserable with Lybi Ma

It is easy to forget that peace of mind is not about chasing constant happiness, but about learning to live with the full range of our emotions. This episode explores how we can find an even keel in an unpredictable world and why acceptance may be one of the most overlooked skills for wellbeing.

Through honest reflection and grounded wisdom, the conversation invites a gentler view of being human. Sometimes, becoming less miserable is not about adding more joy, but releasing the subtle resistance to what already is.

LYBI MA

Lybi Ma is the executive editor of Psychology Today. In addition to producing the print magazine, she also guides its website and blog platform, which hosts more than nine hundred authors, academic researchers, and journalists. She edited a Psychology Today book series covering topics such as anger, food addiction, and bipolar disorder. She has a blended family of five adult children and lives with her husband in Westchester, New York.

RESOURCES
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Episode 345 - How to Be Less Miserable with Lybi Ma

December 19, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 344 - Healing with the Akashic Records with Shima Shad Rouh

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When healing reaches into the unseen dimensions of who we are, it opens a path that logic alone cannot explain. This episode explores how accessing the deeper intelligence of the soul can bring understanding to experiences that once felt beyond reach.

Through stories of transformation and insight, we are reminded that healing is not only about recovery but remembrance. Beneath the layers of time, energy, and emotion, something ancient and wise continues to guide us toward wholeness.

SHIMA SHAD ROUH

Shima Shad Rouh is an internationally renowned healer, bestselling author, and creator of the revolutionary healing modality Shimana Quantum Code®. With over a decade of experience in multidimensional healing and more than 4,600 hours channeling the Akashic Records, Shima has helped thousands worldwide release trauma, reconnect with their soul, and embody Infinite Love.

Her newest book, Unlocking the Mystery of the Soul: Accessing the Akashic Records, is already a #1 Amazon Bestseller, bridging ancient wisdom with quantum science to guide readers into the deepest truths of their soul. Shima is also a peace advocate, certified HeartMath facilitator, and global meditation leader dedicated to raising the frequency of love and consciousness on the planet.

RESOURCES
https://www.shimashadrouh.com
https://www.instagram.com/shimashadrouh

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Episode 344 - Healing with the Akashic Records with Shima Shad Rouh

December 16, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 343 - The Functional Freeze Paradox with Petra Brunnbauer

There is a profound exhaustion that can seep into our lives that comes from trying to hold yourself together for far too long. If you have ever felt functional on the outside while wired, numb, or overwhelmed on the inside, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar in the best possible way.

We explore the paradox of chronic stress that never truly resolves, and why so many of us feel stuck without understanding why. You will be guided through an experience that goes beyond insight alone and invites your body into a different relationship with stress, regulation, and presence.

PETRA BRUNNBAUER

Petra Brunnbauer is a mind-body professional, founder of The Jōrni wellbeing platform, host of the globally ranked Jōrni Podcast, and author of The Functional Freeze Formula. With a Master’s in Psychology and as a doctoral student in Mind Body Medicine, she is dedicated to advancing holistic and integrative approaches to wellbeing.

Petra supports professionals in understanding and recovering from Functional Freeze so they can engage with their full human potential. Through her programs, writing, events, and global community initiatives, individuals and organizations can explore integrative healing in ways that are accessible, transformative, and sustainable.

RESOURCES
bio.thejorni.com [http://bio.thejorni.com]
https://thejornievents.com
https://functionalfreezeformula.com

The Functional Freeze Formula - Book
https://www.amazon.com/Functional-Freeze-Formula-Understanding-Managing/dp/2959805119

Surviving in Silence - Audio Series
https://thejorni.com/surviving-in-silence/

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Episode 343 - The Functional Freeze Paradox with Petra Brunnbauer

December 12, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 342 - What Success Doesn’t Heal with Dr. Agnieszka Piotrowska

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In this episode, we explore what lingers when success on the outside doesn’t touch what feels unsettled within. It is possible to meet every expectation, build the life others admire, and still find ourselves searching for something more.

We spend time with the difference between achievement and meaning, and how easily the two become confused. The focus turns to creativity, connection, and the kind of joy that grows from within rather than from accomplishment alone.

DR. AGNIESZKA PIOTROWSKA

Dr. Agnieszka Piotrowska is a filmmaker, academic and certified life coach whose work unpacks the invisible stories people carry, particularly those who appear outwardly successful but wrestle with anxiety, isolation or a lingering sense of unfinished business. Through The Scholars’ Mentor, her platform for coaching and mentoring, she supports international PhD students and accomplished professionals in reclaiming their voice and direction through honest conversation, creative exploration and a clear-eyed view of what is really going on beneath the surface.

Her practice is grounded in academic rigour and lived experience, with a PhD in psychoanalysis, a career directing emotionally charged documentaries, and years spent mentoring creatives and researchers through complex transitions. Her background includes BBC training, award-winning films such as Married to the Eiffel Tower, and leadership roles across universities in Europe and Africa. Moving between roles as filmmaker, professor, coach and critic, she challenges the shallow optimism often found in coaching spaces and offers a path that makes room for discomfort, depth and growth on your own terms.

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https://www.scholarsmentor.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-agnieszka-piotrowska-sfhea-emcc-b710678/

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Episode 342 - What Success Doesn’t Heal with Dr. Agnieszka Piotrowska

December 9, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 341 - Healing at the Speed of Resonance with Sam Kukathas

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In this episode, we sit with the idea that healing can move at the speed of resonance. Rather than pushing through the mind or retelling the same stories, we begin to notice how the body speaks through sensation, tension, and subtle shifts of energy.

We explore how sound and frequency can meet us in places words cannot reach. From that meeting point, the possibility of safety and release begins to unfold, and with it the sense that change does not always follow the timelines we expect.

SAM KUKATHAS

Sam Kukathas is the creator of Neuro-Resonance Optimisation™, a transformational vocal resonance technology that clears deep energetic patterns and restores coherence at the nervous system level.

He works privately with some of the world’s most visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and change-makers—supporting them to collapse the time between vision and embodied results.

Sam is the founder of Resonance OS, a conscious technology platform designed to unlock human potential—restoring balance in just 9 minutes a day and activating peak performance in 15 minutes or less.

His energetic transmissions have been recognised by spiritual leaders like Reverend Michael B. Beckwith for their profound impact on human consciousness.

RESOURCES
https://soulpurposeleaders.com
https://www.facebook.com/sam.kukathas/
https://www.instagram.com/samkukathas/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/soulpurposeleaders/

Resonance OS
https://resonanceos.ai

Sacred Sound Gift
https://soulpurposeleaders.com/kingschamber-activation/

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Episode 341 - Healing at the Speed of Resonance with Sam Kukathas

Breaking free from sadness, anxiety, and stress, reclaiming your sanity, and finding the self-esteem and energy to go after the life you desire. Real talk about mental health, holistic healing, and the tough journey of coming out the other end.

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