The Qi Movements Podcast

#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.
 
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Timestamps:
 
00:00 – IntroOpening thoughts on goal-setting, growth, and finding purpose beyond pressure.
03:30 – Meet Nick AldertonNick’s journey from external achievement to internal alignment — and why it changed everything.
08:20 – The Art of ReflectionWhy slowing down and looking inward is essential for meaningful performance.
13:00 – Joy as a CompassRedefining motivation: doing what lights you up, not what burns you out.
18:15 – Discipline Without the GrindStructure as freedom — and how to build sustainable habits rooted in compassion.
23:40 – Breaking Patterns and ConditioningHow to recognize when you're stuck — and how to shift out of it.
29:10 – Self-Leadership and Emotional MasteryThe difference between reacting and responding, and the power of inner awareness.
34:25 – The Performance TrapWhy many high achievers feel empty — and how to reconnect to what really matters.
39:50 – Building a Life That Reflects Your ValuesGetting honest about what you want, and having the courage to follow through.
45:15 – Final ReflectionsThe path to joy isn’t about doing more — it’s about realigning with your truth.

#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.
 
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https://imoveclinic.com/
https://neurokinetictherapy.com/
 
TImestamps:
00:00 – Opening Affirmation & WelcomeDre opens with a gentle affirmation on worthiness. Brien introduces Ajna and the episode’s core message: You matter.
03:15 – Ajna’s Journey to SovereigntyHow Ajna stepped away from seeking external validation to reclaim her inner authority.
07:45 – The Performance TrapUnpacking the ways we perform, contort, and betray ourselves to be loved.
11:50 – Coming Home to the BodyThe role of breath, nervous system regulation, and safety in healing and embodiment.
16:10 – Grief, Rage & Emotional TruthAjna shares her process of letting the body speak, and holding space for all emotions.
21:00 – Remembering WholenessWhy nothing needs to be fixed — and how radical acceptance opens the door to transformation.
26:40 – Boundaries, Belonging & Being SeenNavigating relationships while protecting your energy and honoring your truth.
32:15 – Trusting the UnknownLetting go of identity, achievement, and control to rest in presence.
36:45 – Closing ReflectionsAjna speaks directly to the listener: You are enough. You are already home.

#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 – IntroSetting the stage: pain as a signal, not the source.
03:10 – Kyle’s Journey into Physiotherapy and NKTHow 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 UpExploring how the body compensates — and how NKT traces the root cause.
18:05 – Breath, Core, and Movement ReprogrammingWhy breathing patterns matter and how the nervous system influences motor control.
24:00 – From Cookie-Cutter to Customized CareThe limitations of traditional rehab models — and the power of individualized movement assessment.
30:20 – Muscle Inhibition, Compensation, and the Brain-Body LoopHow the body adapts, and how NKT gently unwinds those patterns.
36:15 – Stories from the Clinic: Emotional Roots and Somatic MemoryReal-world examples of how old injuries and emotions show up in the body.
42:40 – Why You Can’t Stretch Your Way Out of DysfunctionThe truth about mobility, fascia, and why "tight" muscles aren’t always the issue.
48:10 – The Future of Healing Through MovementKyle’s vision for collaborative care and empowering clients through awareness.
53:30 – Closing ReflectionsListening to the body, trusting the process, and embracing a new way of healing.
 

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