
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


In this episode, Jori Meijer delves into the transformative potential of movement through her work at Hidden Body, a movement school located in the Netherlands redefining physical education for the 21st century. She illuminates how movement is more than mechanics—it’s relational, cognitive, and emotional, connecting us to ourselves and others. From the structural insights of tensegrity to the disciplined experimentation of handstands, Jori emphasizes unlearning, progressive overload, and long-term relationships as catalysts for personal and collective growth.
What We Cover:
About Jori Meijer:
Jori Meijer is one of the co-founders of HiddenBody, a movement school located in the Netherlands redefining physical education for the 21st century. She guides students to explore both gross and subtle dimensions of movement, fostering curiosity, relational awareness, and embodied learning.
Call to Action / Let’s Connect:
Learn more about Jori's work at HiddenBody in Amsterdam, or follow her on Instagram at Jori Meijer
Subscribe to Movement Is My Constant wherever you listen. For more content at the intersection of movement, health, and systemic change, join the newsletter at movementismyconstant.com/newsletter.
✨ Want to go deeper? Explore my mindfulness courses and 1:1 sessions at MiCa Mindfulness — designed to support caregivers, creatives, and mission-driven humans.
Episode Credits
Produced, Edited and Mixed by Chris Forbes
Artwork Design by Utterly Create
Music is by Pictures of a Floating World from the Free Music archive.org
Be sure to follow and tag Movement is My Constant on Instagram
🎧 Subscribe now and get grounded, insightful episodes that feel like a deep exhale
Episode Summary
Many of us try to “fix” our posture by pulling our shoulders back or holding ourselves upright. Patrick Johnson suggests this approach is doomed to fail. Posture, he argues, isn’t a position to hold but a state of being shaped by attention, environment, and emotion.
In this episode, Patrick—Alexander Technique teacher, scientist, and co-founder of Smartbody Studio in Amsterdam—explains why posture is less about correction and more about awareness. Drawing on years of teaching, research, and practice, he shows how habits of focus and tension pull us forward at the computer, how expanding awareness changes our embodied state, and why posture is inseparable from stress and presence.
What We Cover
About the Guest
Patrick Johnson is an Alexander Technique teacher, scientist, and movement educator based in Amsterdam. Certified in 2010, he has taught internationally and co-runs Smartbody Studio with his wife, Jelena Petrovic. With over 40 peer-reviewed publications, his research explores posture, movement, and the intersection of Alexander Technique and mindfulness. Patrick also teaches anatomy and physiology to Pilates and Alexander teachers, leads workshops on running and walking, and has a long background in contact improvisation dance.
Call to Action
Learn more about Patrick’s work at Smartbody Studio in Amsterdam, or follow him on Instagram at smartbody_alexander_technique.
Subscribe to Movement Is My Constant wherever you listen. For more content at the intersection of movement, health, and systemic change, join the newsletter at movementismyconstant.com/newsletter.
Let’s Connect
🎧 Subscribe to Movement Is My Constant on your podcast app.
🎙️ More Episodes: movementismyconstant.com
📱 Follow on Instagram: @movementismyconstant
If this episode resonated, share it—with a friend, a coach, or anyone who has ever wondered why posture matters beyond “sitting up straight.”
✨ Want to go deeper? Explore my mindfulness courses and 1:1 sessions at MiCa Mindfulness — designed to support caregivers, creatives, and mission-driven humans.
Episode Credits
Produced, Edited and Mixed by Chris Forbes
Artwork Design by Utterly Create
Music is by Pictures of a Floating World from the Free Music archive.org
Be sure to follow and tag Movement is My Constant on Instagram
🎧 Subscribe now and get grounded, insightful episodes that feel like a deep exhale
Episode Summary
Reflexology isn’t just a foot massage — it’s a powerful tool for pain relief, preventive healthcare, and emotional balance. In this episode, Dr. Njideka Olatunde, naturopath, author of Reflexology Today: A Family Affair, and founder of the Focus on Healing Wellness Institute, explains how reflexology works through the nervous system to reduce pain, relieve stress, and restore the mind–body–spirit connection. We explore why reflexology is recognized as healthcare in some countries but overlooked in the US, how intentional touch can act as a peace-making practice, and simple reflexology techniques you can use at home to support your own wellbeing.
What We Cover
About the Guest
Dr. Njideka Olatunde is the founder of the Focus on Healing Wellness Institute, a master reflexologist, educator, and consultant specializing in pain relief and preventive care. She is the author of Reflexology Today: A Family Affair and the creator of Touchology Reflexology Therapy. With decades of experience bridging traditional healing and modern healthcare, Dr. Olatunde has helped thousands of people reclaim control of their health without dependency on medication.
Call to Action
Let’s Connect
🎧 Subscribe to Movement Is My Constant on your podcast app.
🎙️ More Episodes: movementismyconstant.com
📱 Follow on Instagram: @movementismyconstant
Share this episode with someone who’s curious about preventive healthcare or looking for natural approaches to pain relief
✨ Want to go deeper? Explore my mindfulness courses and 1:1 sessions at MiCa Mindfulness — designed to support caregivers, creatives, and mission-driven humans.
Episode Credits
Produced, Edited and Mixed by Chris Forbes
Artwork Design by Utterly Create
Music is by Pictures of a Floating World from the Free Music archive.org
Be sure to follow and tag Movement is My Constant on Instagram
🎧 Subscribe now and get grounded, insightful episodes that feel like a deep exhale
Editor’s Note – Encore Release
As many of us transition from the slower rhythm of August into the energy of September, this feels like the right moment to revisit my conversation with Rich Andoh. His insights on morning routines, embodied learning, and the mind-body connection are a timely reminder of how movement can help us reset, sharpen focus, and prepare for what’s ahead. Whether this is your first listen or a return visit, notice what resonates with you now, at this point of re-entry.
Episode Overview
In this encore episode of Movement Is My Constant, Rich Andoh explores how movement shapes the mind-body connection, mindset, and personal growth. He unpacks why morning routines set the tone for mental clarity, emotional regulation, and resilience, and he challenges the limitations of traditional education by advocating for experiential, embodied learning.
Rich explains why somatic awareness and kinetic intelligence are often overlooked, how attention and presence transform performance, and why educators must embody what they teach. He also offers practical advice for beginners looking to build body awareness and integrate movement into daily life.
Episode Highlights
What You’ll Learn
✔️ How morning routines shape readiness and well-being
✔️ Why reframing frustration creates growth opportunities
✔️ The value of experiential learning in education and life
✔️ How mindfulness and attention refine movement skills
✔️ Simple practices to begin cultivating body awareness
Links & Resources
Follow Rich Andoh
Instagram: @hiddenbody.nl
Website: hiddenbody.nl
Follow Movement Is My Constant
Instagram: @movementismyconstant
All Episodes: movementismyconstant.com
Additional references:
Carol Dweck: Growth Mindset
Alia Crum: Empowering Mindsets to Optimize Health and Human Performance
✨ Your Takeaway?
What insight from Rich resonates most with you now? Share your reflections by tagging us on social media or leaving a review.
✨ Want to go deeper? Explore my mindfulness courses and 1:1 sessions at MiCa Mindfulness — designed to support caregivers, creatives, and mission-driven humans.
Episode Credits
Produced, Edited and Mixed by Chris Forbes
Artwork Design by Utterly Create
Music is by Pictures of a Floating World from the Free Music archive.org
Be sure to follow and tag Movement is My Constant on Instagram
🎧 Subscribe now and get grounded, insightful episodes that feel like a deep exhale
Episode Summary
In this episode of Movement Is My Constant, I explore the transformative potential of clowning therapy, fooling performance, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work with Holly Stoppit — facilitator, dramatherapist, and artistic director of Beyond The Ridiculous. Holly shares how these creative therapy approaches combine performance, embodiment, and psychology to support neurodivergence, trauma healing, and burnout prevention.
We discuss how embodying different parts of ourselves through movement-based therapy and playful improvisation can foster resilience, deepen embodied self-awareness, and open new pathways for growth. Whether you are a therapist, movement practitioner, or someone exploring self-development beyond thought, this conversation offers practical insight into the mind–body connection.
What We Cover
About the Guest
Holly Stoppit is the artistic director of Beyond The Ridiculous, a collective of solo improvisers who use authentic impulses to create truthful performance. As a facilitator, educator, dramatherapist, IFS therapist, clinical supervisor, and creative consultant, Holly offers embodied, creative, and reflective approaches to exploring the human condition.
🔗 About Holly
Call to Action
If you want to understand why certain behaviours still drive actions you wish to change — or if you work with others to uncover unconscious patterns — this episode is for you. It offers fresh perspectives on using clowning in therapy, fooling for self-discovery, and somatic approaches to trauma recovery.
We also explore how movement-based therapy can complement meditation and mindfulness, shifting from constant “doing” into genuine “being.” I share how my own teacher training shaped this approach, with a new US-based cohort opening soon. Find out more here and use this link to join, and your registration will also support the podcast.
Subscribe to Movement Is My Constant wherever you listen. If this episode resonates, share it — with a friend, a therapist, a changemaker, or even a skeptic.
For more at the intersection of movement, health, and systems change, join the newsletter at movementismyconstant.com/newsletter.
Let's Connect
🎧 Subscribe to Movement Is My Constant on your podcast app.
🎙️ More Episodes: movementismyconstant.com
📱 Follow on Instagram: @movementismyconstant
✨ Want to go deeper? Explore my mindfulness courses and 1:1 sessions at MiCa Mindfulness — designed to support caregivers, creatives, and mission-driven humans.
Episode Credits
Produced, Edited and Mixed by Chris Forbes
Artwork Design by Utterly Create
Music is by Pictures of a Floating World from the Free Music archive.org
Be sure to follow and tag Movement is My Constant on Instagram
🎧 Subscribe now and get grounded, insightful episodes that feel like a deep exhale
What if chronic pain isn’t a life sentence—but a system failure?
In this episode of Movement Is My Constant, I speak with Dr. Fawad Mian, a board-certified neurologist and regenerative medicine specialist, about why so many high-performing adults struggle to recover from chronic injuries—and what can actually help.
We dig into the biology of chronic pain, why conventional treatments often fail, and how regenerative approaches like PRP, prolotherapy, and movement re-education are providing new options for those who’ve been told:
"Take the pills, book the surgery, and learn to live with it."
Whether you're an athlete, therapist, coach, or someone who refuses to accept surgery as the only answer, this conversation offers practical insights and a different path forward.
What We Cover
Notable Quotes
The problem with the steroid is that it has a couple of different effects. Number one, it's toxic to the cartilage, it's toxic to the bone, it's toxic to tissue, ultimately. - Dr. Fawad Mian
I always challenge people, look, I mean, let's just get you moving first. If that's what you can do, start doing that. - Dr. Fawad Mian
About the Guest:
Dr. Fawad Mian is the founder of Vitality Integrative Wellness in New Jersey. He combines diagnostics, regenerative treatments, and movement re-education to help adults over 55 recover from chronic pain without drugs or surgery.
🔗 Dr Fawad’s website: prolohealing.com
📘 Getting to Pain Free — available on bookshop.org
Call to Action
If you’re dealing with chronic pain—or have been told surgery is your only option—this episode is for you. There are alternatives. Start by listening, get informed, and begin building a healing plan that fits your body, not just the system.
For more on movement-based recovery and building trust in your body, visit movementismyconstant.com/episodes/
Let’s Connect
🎧 Subscribe to Movement Is My Constant on your podcast app.
📩 Join MiMC newsletter for movement-based resources and podcast updates.
📱 Follow on Instagram: @movementismyconstant
Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions about your health or treatment.
✨ Want to go deeper? Explore my mindfulness courses and 1:1 sessions at MiCa Mindfulness — designed to support caregivers, creatives, and mission-driven humans.
Episode Credits
Produced, Edited and Mixed by Chris Forbes
Artwork Design by Utterly Create
Music is by Pictures of a Floating World from the Free Music archive.org
Be sure to follow and tag Movement is My Constant on Instagram
🎧 Subscribe now and get grounded, insightful episodes that feel like a deep exhale
Episode Highlights
What you'll learn
Notable Quotes
“Movement can be a form of inquiry.”
“Every cell in your body has the potential to perceive the wisdom of the moment.”
“Facilitation is not just holding space—it’s participating in the space with integrity.”
“The dance space is also the divine.”
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Movement Is My Constant
02:45 Jo’s Path from Therapy to Dance Facilitation
09:19 Embodiment as Inquiry, Not Performance
16:48 Facilitating Emotional and Somatic Process
21:02 The Cultural Layers of Movement
25:51 Building Safety and Trust in Embodied Spaces
35:40 Movement as Integration: From Personal to Collective
45:06 Spiritual Dimensions of Embodied Work
51:17 Training the Next Generation of Facilitators
59:18 Final Reflections
Resources and Mentions
Jo Hardy's website
Follow Jo Hardy on Instagram: @consciousdance
Jo's current training offering: The Changeweaver program
Let's Connect
🎧 Subscribe to Movement Is My Constant on your podcast app.
📩 Join MiMC newsletter for movement-based resources and podcast updates.
📱 Follow on Instagram: @movementismyconstant
✨ Want to go deeper? Explore my mindfulness courses and 1:1 sessions at MiCa Mindfulness — designed to support caregivers, creatives, and mission-driven humans.
Episode Credits
Produced, Edited and Mixed by Chris Forbes
Artwork Design by Utterly Create
Music is by Pictures of a Floating World from the Free Music archive.org
Be sure to follow and tag Movement is My Constant on Instagram
🎧 Subscribe now and get grounded, insightful episodes that feel like a deep exhale
In a world that glorifies urgency and endless productivity, what if the key to clarity, focus, and meaning lies in something as simple—and radical—as play? In this episode, Anthony Trahair shares his journey from chemistry student to circus performer to wellness coach, offering deep reflections on the role of movement and creativity in mental wellbeing.
Whether you're feeling burnt out, overstimulated, or just disconnected from your creative edge, this conversation offers practical tools and fresh insights into how we might live, move, and work with more intention.
Episode Highlights
Key Ideas & References
🧩 Memorable Quote
"If you start your day with your phone, your nervous system’s already hijacked. A practice, before anything else, is a way to claim your mind back." — Anthony Trahair
🔗 Links & Resources
🌐 Anthony Trahair – Official Website
📘 Pearls of Juggling – Book by Anthony Trahair (available on his website)
🧠 Marshall Rosenberg – Nonviolent Communication
📚 PlayHD by Christine Miskinis – Book Info
🎙️ More Episodes at Movement Is My Constant
📲 Follow the Podcast on Instagram @movementismyconstant
📣 Call to Action
If you’re navigating a creative block, mental fatigue, or just want to bring more joy into your work, tag a friend or fellow mover who needs to hear this. Rate and review if it resonated
✨ Want to go deeper? Explore my mindfulness courses and 1:1 sessions at MiCa Mindfulness — designed to support caregivers, creatives, and mission-driven humans.
Episode Credits
Produced, Edited and Mixed by Chris Forbes
Artwork Design by Utterly Create
Music is by Pictures of a Floating World from the Free Music archive.org
Be sure to follow and tag Movement is My Constant on Instagram
🎧 Subscribe now and get grounded, insightful episodes that feel like a deep exhale
What happens when we stop talking and start listening with our bodies?
In this candid conversation, dancer and facilitator Tom Goldhand reveals how contact improvisation became a tool for emotional intelligence, embodied self-awareness, and relational trust. Starting dance at 25, Tom was drawn to the space between structure and spontaneity—where movement speaks louder than words.
We explore how touch and play open pathways to transformation, why creating safe spaces is vital for partner work, and how curiosity fuels the flow state in dance. This episode is essential listening for teachers, dancers, and anyone exploring contact improvisation as a somatic practice for self-development.
Episode Highlights
What You’ll Learn
✔️ How contact improvisation supports emotional healing and somatic awareness
✔️ Why non-verbal communication can reveal deeper truths than words
✔️ Strategies for creating emotionally safe and consent-aware movement spaces
✔️ Differentiating touch as a technique vs. relational inquiry
✔️ Cultivating bravery and presence over performance in dance
✔️ Teaching and learning through structured spontaneity and flow
✔️ Recognizing healthy, supportive dance communities for growth
✔️ Preparing facilitators to hold emotional content safely
✔️ Understanding how the body stores and releases emotional memory
✔️ Practical methods to teach consent, boundaries, and risk in partner dance
Links & Resources
🌐 Tom Goldhand – Official Website
📘 Facebook: Tom Goldhand
🎙️ More Episodes at Movement Is My Constant
📲 Follow the Podcast on Instagram @movementismyconstant
✨ Want to go deeper? Explore my mindfulness courses and 1:1 sessions at MiCa Mindfulness — designed to support caregivers, creatives, and mission-driven humans.
Episode Credits
Produced, Edited and Mixed by Chris Forbes
Artwork Design by Utterly Create
Music is by Pictures of a Floating World from the Free Music archive.org
Be sure to follow and tag Movement is My Constant on Instagram
🎧 Subscribe now and get grounded, insightful episodes that feel like a deep exhale
🔹 The Power of Volunteering: How simple acts of service become catalysts for transformation and connection—for both giver and receiver
🔹 Loneliness Across Generations: Why older adults and remote-working young adults face different versions of the same silent epidemic
🔹 Reframing Aging: Challenging the outdated beliefs that reduce elders to care recipients, instead of full participants in society
🔹 The Symbolism of a Bike Ride: Why “the right to feel the wind in your hair” is about freedom, dignity, and belonging
🔹 Emotional Movement: How shared experiences in physical movement create emotional openness and trust
🔹 Community Healing: How grassroots volunteer projects like Pedalar Sem Idade spark social change from the ground up
🔹 Global Insights: Lessons from Portugal’s adaptation of a worldwide movement—and what every country can learn from it
✔️ Why loneliness often goes unspoken—and how to recognize it in yourself and others
✔️ How intergenerational volunteering can dissolve stereotypes and build empathy
✔️ The emotional benefits of volunteering beyond physical movement
✔️ How movement can become a medium for connection, storytelling, and healing
✔️ What “being old” really means—and how to rewrite the narrative
✔️ The importance of supporting community-based projects with donations and time
✔️ Why small, consistent gestures are a powerful form of activism
🌍 Pedalar Sem Idade – Website
📖 Cycling Without Age – Global Movement
📸 Follow the Movement: Instagram @pedalarsemidadeportugal
🎙️ More Episodes: movementismyconstant.com | Instagram @movementismyconstant
Did Margarida’s story shift how you think about aging, connection, or purpose?
Share your reflections and tag us—we love hearing what landed with you.
And don’t forget to subscribe, share this with a changemaker friend, or leave a review.
Your voice helps the ripple keep moving.
✨ Want to go deeper? Explore my mindfulness courses and 1:1 sessions at MiCa Mindfulness — designed to support caregivers, creatives, and mission-driven humans.
Episode Credits
Produced, Edited and Mixed by Chris Forbes
Artwork Design by Utterly Create
Music is by Pictures of a Floating World from the Free Music archive.org
Be sure to follow and tag Movement is My Constant on Instagram
🎧 Subscribe now and get grounded, insightful episodes that feel like a deep exhale
From the publisher's feed

10,517 Listeners