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The Joanne Avison Podcast

The Joanne Avison Podcast is a journey into Spiritual Science, examining the sacred geometry of human form and motion and how the Fascia Matrix changes all we thought we knew about human bodies. Reflecting on her rich experience as a movement and manual therapy practitioner, Certified Archetypal Consultant, ordained minister and Doctor of Spiritual Science; Joanne challenges our assumptions of human anatomy, and asks us to consider the "Humans Being" as intimately relating "soma to soul" such that

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64:30

Escaping the Productivity Trap: How to Align with...

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2025/03/14

In this conversation, Joanne Avison interviews Shane McDermott, an advanced practitioner, photographer, therapist, and explorer, often referred to as a “contemporary renaissance man”. They introduce the essential difference it makes to understand the human body beyond anatomy - and into archetypes - over time. To begin, they reminisce about meeting 25 years ago while teaching for Tom Myers and reflect on their time training with Caroline Myss, when she first taught Sacred Contracts (Archetype...

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20:56

From Burnout to Balance: Tune Into Your Body

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Hello everyone and welcome! Today I'm exploring moving from burnout to balance. Whether you're a busy parent, an entrepreneur, a team member, or you just balance a lot, this is for you. Burnout can manifest in many ways, from feeling constantly tired to losing passion for the things you once loved. Our bodies are incredibly intelligent, often giving us signals long before our minds catch up. Tuning in and recognising our own body’s language, can guide us toward tiny adjustments that make huge...

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31:47

Myofascial Magic - Joanne and Paul explore the new book!

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2025/02/28

Join Joanne Avison and Paul Thornley as they unveil the secrets of MYOFASCIAL MAGIC in the new book. ‘Myofascial Magic In Action - A Movement Practitioner’s Guide to How the Body Really Moves’ is a comprehensive guide to injury prevention, bodywork practices, and holistic healing; and is full of practical ways to work with the human body, whatever your modality. Learning about this intricate and fascinating web of connective tissue we call fascia can upgrade your practice. It transforms how y...

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82:03

Listening vs Hearing: How to Tune Into the World...

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2025/02/20

In this episode of The Joanne Avison podcast, Joanne and her guest, Shane McDermott, engage in a deep conversation about the different qualities of listening... Can we listen from the heart? With our hands? As well as our ears? They discuss the four key levels of listening - download listening, factual listening, empathetic listening, and generative listening - and how they impact our perception of reality. It’s a must-hear for everyone - especially those who work with people in a therapeuti...

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48:46

Healing Diastasis Recti: Simple Movements for Recovery

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2025/02/12

Join us to learn three great movements for healing Diastasis Recti. Your body is round and it needs to do what it does naturally, which is breathe, gently spiral and walk - while it heals. Some methods of working with this issue require you to compress and tighten an area that is already in trouble. That’s a bit like shouting at yourself when you fell over and grazed your knee! What you really want is a gentle hand to help you get up and clean the graze and give you a bit of loving kindness!...

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21:53

The Lost Connection: How Science Separated Body, Mind...

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2025/02/04

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the history of how the study of science in the West separated soma from soul. It has deep implications to our understanding of the intricate relationship between the body and the being that animates it. The notion of soul separation has sparked intense debate, with many seeking to reconcile the principles of science and spirituality. By understanding how the somatic approach was separated from the study of psychology, we can wonder if tapping i...

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20:17

Rethinking pelvic floor exercises: a balanced approach

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2025/01/28

In this episode, Joanne Avison and Paul Thornley are rethinking pelvic floor exercises and exploring a balanced approach to women’s wellness and rehabilitation. We discuss how traditional approaches often overlook the interconnectedness of the body and how a more holistic and subtle approach that honours the myofascial structures, can lead to more effective and sustainable results. Join us as we delve into the world of fascia wisdom, and discuss why subtle treatment and rehab strate...

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18:23

Does fascia hold the key to emotional relaxation?

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2025/01/21

In this thought-provoking, actionable episode, we delve into the fascinating connection between fascia, emotions and simple things we can do to promote our own relaxation directly. We explore simply smiling or frowning; and observe how it changes the feelings (and our shape!) as a somatic experience. Drawing on her expertise, Joanne examines the integral role of fascia (with easy examples) in fostering a deeper sense of connection between body and mind. By embracing simple, embodied prac...

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27:33

Plantar Fasciitis Myths Debunked: Real Solutions for...

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2025/01/14

Join Joanne and Paul in this fascinating episode as they share insights - and debunk some common myths - around Plantar Fasciitis. There's often different reasons FOR the pain, and it can need a variety of different treatments depending on the root cause. Sometimes Plantar Fasciitis is blamed on high arches, sometimes on low arches (flat feet). Sometimes there’s shin splints (from overuse) and sometimes lack of motion is blamed. Often it’s hard to know what, where and why you, or a clie...

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59:11

Exploring Anatomical Variability and Learning with...

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2025/01/03

Join us for this conversation with the brilliant Professor Darrell Evans, diving deep (in plain language) into the fascinating world of anatomy, embryology, biological development and the interconnectedness of connective tissues. What does that really mean?Professor Evans shares his brilliant and unconventional career journey, insights from his academic roles, his innovative teaching methods, and his perspectives on anatomical variability. (What makes us all the same is that we are all unique...

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46:25

*The Gift of Defining Fascia*

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2024/12/27

For many it’s the season for gifting, and I want to share a very special gift with you, dear Listener! Last year John Sharkey and Mark Flannigan released a gold standard, peer-reviewed research paper which seeks to move us towards an interdisciplinary definition of fascia, particularly for the benefit of all fascia-focused movement and manual practitioners. It’s an incredible and important piece of work, and so many of you loved hearing about it when I originally released this (in fact it qui...

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23:50

The Number One Mistake Weekend Athletes Make (And How...

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2024/12/20

Join Joanne and Paul in this engaging conversation, we delve into the crucial topic of RECOVERY for ‘weekend warriors’ - those of us who push the physical limits during our weekends off or find time for only short concentrated stints of activities, whether it’s marathon training, football, sports, HIIT or intense biking…whatever we do at high intensity. Full recovery is often overlooked as unnecessary. It can be under-appreciated - it’s actually ESSENTIAL.We discuss the science of myofascial ...

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55:00

Exploring Alexander Technique with Tully Hall: A...

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2024/12/13

In this episode Joanne talks with the brilliant Alexander Technique practitioner Tully Hall. The conversation delves deep into the principles and benefits of the Alexander Technique, emphasizing its gentle approach to enhancing sensory awareness and self-regulation. We touch upon the importance of integrating body, mind, and spirit in healing practices and explore the benefits of using sound and vibration in therapeutic contexts. Tully shares a profound personal experience of healing from a t...

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21:32

5 Myths About Back Pain Relief You Still Believe

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2024/12/06

In this episode, Paul and Joanne explore 5 of the most prevalent myths about back pain that you may still believe. We provide you with valuable insights and wellness tips to help you manage chronic pain and discomfort, whilst ensuring you're not inadvertently making it worse!! There really are different options for effective prevention and recovery - when you understand how the myofascial matrix works. From fascia research to intelligent movement, join us as we discuss the importan...

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20:17

What if Your Fascia Connects Emotion, Energy, and...

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2024/11/29

In this episode Joanne explores the profound and intriguing connection between your body’s fascia and your emotional, energetic, and spiritual well-being.We look at how we can tap into the self-organising power of our bodies, fostering a deeper understanding of our biomotional intelligence and internal somatic register - through the fascia - if we understand a little of how Spirit animates us.Join me on a journey of discovery, exploring the intricate relationships between fascia, energy, awar...

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45:56

Is It Science or Magic? Exploring the Power of...

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2024/11/22

In this episode Joanne interviews Kelley McLaughlin, a highly qualified bodywork and movement practitioner (certified in John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Therapy). The conversation delves into the concept of 'magic' in healing and fascia, highlighting the importance of intention, curiosity, and the intersection between science and mystery. They discuss their shared experiences in the scientific field, including a significant moment at Ohio State University, where interdisciplinary collabora...

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29:43

Can Yoga REALLY Improve Your Mental Health?

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2024/11/15

What if there were simple tools that could improve your inner world immediately - without you folding yourself into a “pretzel” or meditating for hours? In this episode, Joanne Avison interviews Jyoti Manuel, of Special Yoga, who works every day with adults and children, making a profound difference to their well-being. We explore the question: can yoga really improve mental health? Are there super simple, easy things we can do to make a difference to our daily stress on every level - without...

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24:53

Beyond the Gym: How Functional Movement Enhances Your...

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2024/11/08

In this episode, we're going beyond the gym to explore the transformative power of functional movement in enhancing our daily lives and the lives of those we care for. By incorporating specific features of holistic fascia training and movement optimisation, we can experience improved movement efficiency, dynamic stability, and optimal alignment. Join Joanne and Paul as we delve into the world of fascial performance, integrative health, and holistic self-care.SIGN UP TO THE JOANNE AVISON NEWSL...

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41:09

Unlocking the Secrets of the Embryo: the Science You...

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2024/11/01

Join Joanne in this brilliant chat with Dr. Karen Kirkness as they take a fascinating journey to unlock the secrets of the embryo, that remarkable human blueprint we all share! From the earliest stages of development, the embryo’s genetic code orchestrates a complex dance of tissue dynamics, fascia insights, and biological pathways - which Karen describes so beautifully so we can all understand it!Join us to explore the magic and the mystery, the science and the curiosity that inspires us all...

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24:18

What Your Fascia is Trying to Tell You About Your Body

The Joanne Avison Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Discover the hidden language of your body, and how it makes SUCH a huge difference to your ability to enjoy moving and being in your body - if you learn to tune into it... Fascia, as you'll discover in this week’s episode, literally signals to itself and to you 24/7 - ALL the time! If you know what you’re listening to, you can discover this hidden language of your body and learn to read its messages. It’s much more than a complex network of connective tissue. It holds secrets to optimal welln...

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