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.

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THE JŌRNI RESOURCES
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https://thejorniblog.com for more holistic healing and mental health resources
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December 19, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 344 - Healing with the Akashic Records with Shima Shad Rouh

This episode contains adult subject matter and some listeners may be triggered by this content. Listener discretion is advised.

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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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
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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