The Qi Movements Podcast

By Brien ChamneyScience Health & Fitness Education Self-Improvement Nature

The Qi Movements Podcast episodes

September 15, 2025#8 – Return to the Heart: Sovereignty, Stillness & the Dance of Life with Krista Critchley
Retreat facilitator and spiritual guide Krista Kritchley joins us from Costa Rica to talk transformation that’s lived—not lectured. From addiction and fibromyalgia to leading retreats and community, Krista shares how radical responsibility, nervous-system regulation, and heart-led choices can turn pain into peace.
We get into cacao ceremony as a heart-opening practice, psilocybin for healing and integration, why “doing nothing” can be the most productive move, and how to step off the Victim-Villain-Hero triangle. Expect tools you can use today: finding your middle path when the pendulum swings, tuning thoughts/words/behaviors to the same “station,” and practicing compassion without losing boundaries.
In this episode:
Saying “yes” to a new life (and manifesting a 7-year plan in 6 months)
Cacao & ceremony (intentions, gratitude, and real-world grounding)
Mushrooms, microdosing, and nervous-system healing
Left/right brain harmony, growth mindset & neuroplasticity
The Four Agreements in practice; life as a mirror
Alchemy: turning triggers into peace; the power of non-engagement
Integration: journaling, community, nature, ecstatic dance
https://www.qimovements.com/
https://imoveclinic.com/
https://neurokinetictherapy.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & Episode Theme
01:37 Affirmation: “Wisdom of my heart”
03:17 Meet Krista Kritchley
05:06 Seven-Year Plan → Six Months
06:55 Origin: From burnout to Costa Rica
08:33 Yoga, meditation, insomnia shift
11:55 Saying “Yes” during COVID; community
14:35 What’s a Cacao Ceremony?
17:03 Water intentions & gratitude
19:16 Mushrooms, migraines, microdosing
21:31 Left/Right brain & nervous system
23:52 The Pendulum & the Middle Way
25:58 “Do the Opposite” experiment
27:12 Productive stillness & nature
32:35 Compassion & the 80/20 rule
35:03 Reframing sickness as an upgrade
41:08 Life as mirror; ego triangle
45:32 The Four Agreements (recap)
53:25 Music & inputs as medicine
57:15 Why Peace • Love • Joy
1:03:38 Alchemy: turning pain into peace
1:11:16 Integration after ceremony
1:13:13 Seed of Life invite (Fridays)
1:15:24 Moving Well / Living Well
1:18:51 Empowering question & close
1 hr 20 min
September 01, 2025#7 – Alignment, Leadership & Life Force with Adam Lewis
What does it really mean to live in alignment with your truth? To lead from your body, not your ego? To feel your life force fully… and follow where it wants to take you?
In this expansive and vulnerable episode, Brien sits down with Adam Lewis — co-founder of Man Camp, facilitator of transformational men’s work, and a deep student of plant medicine, myth, and movement.
They explore the invisible forces that guide our growth:
How misalignment shows up as burnout, emptiness, or soul fatigue
The role of nervous system awareness, emotional fluency, and ritual in reclaiming vitality
Why vulnerability and shadow work are the gateways to true strength
How to listen to the subtle signals of your body — and make bold decisions from your inner compass
Masculinity, leadership, grief, polarity, and the Hero’s Journey
Plus: what it means to walk away from the “dream job” to follow your soul
This is a conversation for anyone navigating transition, craving depth, or seeking a more meaningful way to lead — from within.
Listen now and reconnect with the current of your life force.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Opening — Welcome, Intention & Affirmation
01:12 – Guest Introduction — Who is Adam Lewis?
02:49 – Early Spiritual Influences & Awakening
06:17 – Meaning, Myth & the Hero’s Journey
14:54 – Dark Night of the Soul & Saturn Return
17:11 – Vulnerability, Shadow Work & Triggers
22:39 – Anger, Emotional Energy & Movement
24:26 – Workshop Insights: Brotherhood, Healing & Expression
29:00 – Emotional Spectrum & Power of Polarity
33:09 – Nature, Flow State & Risk
34:48 – Alignment, Burnout & Mission Clarity
40:56 – Following Soul Guidance — Quitting the Dream Job
41:11 – Discovering Purpose & Initiation into Manhood
47:30 – Masculine Energy, Maturity & Mission
51:00 – Structure, Devotion & Creating Impact
54:30 – Building Community, Ritual & Legacy
57:55 – What It Means to Live Fully & Die Well
1:01:20 – Closing Reflections & Final Blessing
1 hr 5 min
August 15, 2025#6 – Busting Myths: Harmonizing the Pelvic Floor with Kailah Macri
What if everything you thought you knew about the pelvic floor was incomplete—or just plain wrong?
In this deeply informative and empowering episode, Brien sits down with Kailah Macri, a compassionate and highly skilled physiotherapist and NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) practitioner. Kailah is here to bust the most common pelvic health myths—and help you reconnect with your body in a truly holistic way.
From breaking down the over-prescription of Kegels to understanding how breathing, posture, hydration, and even your nervous system impact pelvic floor function, Kailah helps reframe pelvic health as a whole-body issue—not just a women’s issue or something to "deal with later."
You’ll learn:
Why Kegels aren’t the magic fix—and what matters more
How hydration affects urgency, incontinence, and bladder health
Why pelvic floor issues are not just for women
The surprising role of breathing and core coordination
How to treat pelvic dysfunction without internal exams
What a real pelvic health assessment looks like
Why optimizing movement can be preventative—and transformative
Whether you're struggling with incontinence, lower back pain, pelvic pain, or simply want to feel stronger and more at ease in your body, this episode is packed with powerful insight and practical takeaways. Kailah’s expertise shines through as she explains how small shifts in awareness and movement can bring big healing.
Empowering Question of the Day:
How would your life improve if you let go of the belief that pelvic floor issues are something you just have to live with—and instead took steps toward reclaiming your independence and confidence?
Mentioned in this episode:
Kailah Macri at iMove Clinic https://imoveclinic.com
Dr. Kathy Dooley — ImmaculateDissection.com
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Busting Pelvic Floor Myths
01:30 – Dre’s Affirmation & Overview of Today’s Topic
02:00 – Meet Kailah Macri – From Athlete to Pelvic Floor Physio
05:00 – Kailah’s Path to Physiotherapy & Pelvic Floor Focus
08:30 – Intro to NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) and Integrating it with Pelvic Health
10:00 – Why Specialization Without a Holistic View Can Be Limiting
11:30 – Understanding the Pelvic Floor – Myths, Breath & Kegels
17:30 – Myth #2 – Pelvic Floor Therapy Isn’t Just for Women
21:55 – Myth #3 – Internal Exams Aren’t Always Necessary
24:42 – Myth #4 – Drinking Less Water Doesn’t Reduce Urgency
26:42 – Myth #5 – The Pelvic Floor is Tied to Hormones & Neurotransmitters
32:38 – What an Appointment with Kailah Looks Like
35:30 – Helping Athletes Optimize Movement & Performance
39:23 – Preventative Physio – How to Stay Out of Pain
41:00 – Why Strength Training is Key to Pelvic Health
43:00 – Who Kailah Wants to Work With & Her Ideal Clients
44:30 – How to Book with Kailah & What to Expect
46:30 – Final Takeaways, Closing Words & Reflections
48 min
August 01, 2025 #5 – The Wild Within with Niall Scarr
What happens when we remember we are nature?
In this unforgettable episode, Niall Scarr shares his journey into the wilderness — both around him and within. From being surrounded by wolves as a child to working with plant medicine and sacred ceremony, Niall’s story is one of surrender, reverence, and return.
Together, we explore what it means to heal through presence, to find belonging in the stillness of the forest, and to let life move through us instead of trying to control it. Niall reminds us that wholeness isn’t something we build — it’s something we remember.
This episode is for anyone craving connection, depth, and the raw beauty of being fully alive.
http://www.qimovements.com/
http://www.imoveclinic.com/
http://neurokinetictherapy.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
Opening the door to stillness, presence, and the wild intelligence within us all.
04:10 – Niall’s Story: A Life Shaped by Nature
From childhood moments with wolves to sacred ceremony and plant medicine.
09:45 – Grief as a Gateway
How the death of Niall’s grandfather opened a portal to reverence and presence.
14:30 – Remembering We Are Nature
The disconnection of modern life and the power of returning to the land.
19:20 – Sacred Ceremony and Psychedelic Insight
How plant medicine supported healing and deepened spiritual awareness.
24:50 – Listening to the Earth
Why nature doesn’t demand — it invites. And how that shifts how we show up.
30:00 – Somatic Safety and Nervous System Regulation
Creating internal environments that mirror the groundedness of the forest.
36:15 – Letting Go of Control
Surrendering the need to force, and learning to trust the flow of life.
41:45 – Reverence as a Way of Living
How awe, slowness, and breath bring us home to what matters.
47:30 – Final Reflections
We are not separate from the wild. We are the wild, remembering itself.
1 hr 3 min
July 15, 2025 #4 – Reflect & Realign: Lead Yourself with Joy and Focus with Nick Alderton
Imagine setting goals that don’t just push you — but pull you.
In this thoughtful conversation with performance coach Nick Alderton, we explore how reflection can realign us with what truly matters. This isn’t about chasing success through burnout. It’s about finding clarity, direction, and joy through presence and self-leadership.
Nick invites us to rethink discipline, embrace discomfort, and replace external pressure with intrinsic drive. Through stories and grounded wisdom, we uncover how meaningful progress begins when we meet ourselves honestly — with compassion and curiosity.
If you’re feeling stuck, scattered, or uninspired, this episode will reconnect you to your why and remind you: the path forward starts from within.

https://www.qimovements.com/
https://imoveclinic.com/
https://neurokinetictherapy.com/

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
Opening thoughts on goal-setting, growth, and finding purpose beyond pressure.
03:30 – Meet Nick Alderton
Nick’s journey from external achievement to internal alignment — and why it changed everything.
08:20 – The Art of Reflection
Why slowing down and looking inward is essential for meaningful performance.
13:00 – Joy as a Compass
Redefining motivation: doing what lights you up, not what burns you out.
18:15 – Discipline Without the Grind
Structure as freedom — and how to build sustainable habits rooted in compassion.
23:40 – Breaking Patterns and Conditioning
How to recognize when you're stuck — and how to shift out of it.
29:10 – Self-Leadership and Emotional Mastery
The difference between reacting and responding, and the power of inner awareness.
34:25 – The Performance Trap
Why many high achievers feel empty — and how to reconnect to what really matters.
39:50 – Building a Life That Reflects Your Values
Getting honest about what you want, and having the courage to follow through.
45:15 – Final Reflections
The path to joy isn’t about doing more — it’s about realigning with your truth.
1 hr 7 min
July 01, 2025 #3 – You Matter with Ajna Samadhi
What if the deepest healing comes from remembering that you matter?
In this raw and reflective episode, Ajna Samadhi joins us to explore the journey of spiritual sovereignty, releasing the need for external approval, and returning home to the truth of who we are. Together, we unravel the stories we’ve inherited, the roles we’ve performed, and the quiet inner voice that’s been waiting all along.
Ajna shares wisdom on identity, trust, and the radical act of self-love — even when it’s messy. This conversation is a reminder that healing doesn’t require perfection. It requires presence. And it begins when we stop seeking and start allowing.
If you've ever questioned your worth or felt disconnected from yourself, this episode is a gentle invitation back to your center. You matter. You always have.

https://www.qimovements.com/
https://imoveclinic.com/
https://neurokinetictherapy.com/

TImestamps:
00:00 – Opening Affirmation & Welcome
Dre opens with a gentle affirmation on worthiness. Brien introduces Ajna and the episode’s core message: You matter.
03:15 – Ajna’s Journey to Sovereignty
How Ajna stepped away from seeking external validation to reclaim her inner authority.
07:45 – The Performance Trap
Unpacking the ways we perform, contort, and betray ourselves to be loved.
11:50 – Coming Home to the Body
The role of breath, nervous system regulation, and safety in healing and embodiment.
16:10 – Grief, Rage & Emotional Truth
Ajna shares her process of letting the body speak, and holding space for all emotions.
21:00 – Remembering Wholeness
Why nothing needs to be fixed — and how radical acceptance opens the door to transformation.
26:40 – Boundaries, Belonging & Being Seen
Navigating relationships while protecting your energy and honoring your truth.
32:15 – Trusting the Unknown
Letting go of identity, achievement, and control to rest in presence.
36:45 – Closing Reflections
Ajna speaks directly to the listener: You are enough. You are already home.
56 min
June 15, 2025 #2 – Unlocking the Body: The Power of Neurokinetic Therapy with Kyle Horvath
What if your pain wasn’t the problem — but a message?
In this illuminating conversation, physiotherapist and modern healer Kyle Horvath guides us through the art and science of Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT), where movement reveals memory and the body’s compensation patterns tell the deeper story.
We explore how pain often arrives last — as the final signal in a long-forgotten chain of injuries, imbalances, and survival strategies. Kyle shares his journey from cookie-cutter rehab to becoming a mentor in a method that asks not just what’s wrong, but why.
With metaphor, insight, and heart, this episode invites you to look beyond your symptoms, challenge old protocols, and learn how to move in a way that restores harmony to your system.
Whether you’re in pain or simply ready to move better — this is a masterclass in listening to the body’s intelligence.
https://www.qimovements.com/
https://imoveclinic.com/
https://neurokinetictherapy.com/

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
Setting the stage: pain as a signal, not the source.
03:10 – Kyle’s Journey into Physiotherapy and NKT
How curiosity, intuition, and frustration with conventional rehab led him to discover Neurokinetic Therapy.
08:45 – What Is Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT)?
Breaking down the method, the testing process, and why it works.
13:30 – Pain Is the Last Thing to Show Up
Exploring how the body compensates — and how NKT traces the root cause.
18:05 – Breath, Core, and Movement Reprogramming
Why breathing patterns matter and how the nervous system influences motor control.
24:00 – From Cookie-Cutter to Customized Care
The limitations of traditional rehab models — and the power of individualized movement assessment.
30:20 – Muscle Inhibition, Compensation, and the Brain-Body Loop
How the body adapts, and how NKT gently unwinds those patterns.
36:15 – Stories from the Clinic: Emotional Roots and Somatic Memory
Real-world examples of how old injuries and emotions show up in the body.
42:40 – Why You Can’t Stretch Your Way Out of Dysfunction
The truth about mobility, fascia, and why "tight" muscles aren’t always the issue.
48:10 – The Future of Healing Through Movement
Kyle’s vision for collaborative care and empowering clients through awareness.
53:30 – Closing Reflections
Listening to the body, trusting the process, and embracing a new way of healing.

57 min
May 31, 2025 #1 – Personalized Rest: The Science of Sleep and Recovery with Nick Boehler
Sleep is not a one-size-fits-all prescription — it’s a rhythm written in your genes. In this opening episode, molecular biologist Nick Boehler invites us into the quiet intelligence of the body and the science behind truly restorative rest. Together we explore how your biology shapes your nights, how recovery is a skill you can cultivate, and why deep rest is the foundation for a vibrant life. If you’ve been tired of being tired, this episode is an invitation to realign with the rest your body was made for.
https://www.qimovements.com/
https://imoveclinic.com/
https://neurokinetictherapy.com/

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
Welcome to the first episode of the Qi Movements Podcast. Setting the tone for holistic health and personal transformation.
03:05 – Meet Nick Boehler
How Nick’s background in genetics shaped his passion for personalized health.
06:20 – Why Sleep Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
A breakdown of chronotypes, circadian rhythm, and how individuality matters.
11:10 – Common Sleep Struggles and Misconceptions
What most people get wrong about sleep hygiene and routine.
15:45 – Genetics and Recovery
How your DNA affects how you recover — and how to use that information wisely.
20:50 – The Nervous System and Sleep
How stress, stimulation, and sympathetic dominance interfere with quality rest.
25:15 – The Role of Light and Environment
Morning sun, screen time, and designing your sleep-wake cues.
31:40 – The Power of Consistency Over Perfection
Small habits that make a big difference — without the shame spiral.
36:00 – Sleep Supplements: What Works, What Doesn’t
Nick’s take on melatonin, magnesium, and supporting natural rhythms.
42:25 – Redefining Recovery in a High-Performance Culture
Why real rest is revolutionary — especially for go-getters and athletes.
48:00 – Final Reflections and Practical Takeaways
How to start aligning your sleep with your biology, and why it’s worth it.
1 hr 2 min

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