In this episode of the Chi Flow with Jo Energy Update, we explore intermittent fasting for women over 45 through the gentle and nourishing wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This is not the kind of fasting that leaves you shaky or deprived. It is a way of resting your body so that hormones settle, digestion strengthens, and energy can flow again.Jo answers the five most common questions she hears from women navigating perimenopause and menopause. You will discover why skipping breakfast can drain Kidney energy, how warm morning meals protect your precious Jing, and why a simple 12 hour fasting window can ease inflammation and soften midsection weight. We look at the idea of dampness, why sugar cravings become a cycle, and how Qi Gong clears stagnation so the body feels light, steady, and grounded.You will also learn one simple acupressure point, GV 26, that helps you return to your centre whenever cravings, fatigue, or overwhelm appear.This episode is an invitation to treat your body with kindness. When you follow the Chinese Meridian Clock and honour natural timing, fasting becomes a return to balance rather than a test of willpower.Join us for the January Chi Flow Intermittent Fasting Programme if you would like guidance, rhythm, and community for your yearly reset.Line to FREE online qigong class: https://joannefaulkner.ie/

In this episode of the Chi Flow with Jo Energy Update, we explore intermittent fasting for women over 45 through the gentle and nourishing wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This is not the kind of fasting that leaves you shaky or deprived. It is a way of resting your body so that hormones settle, digestion strengthens, and energy can flow again.Jo answers the five most common questions she hears from women navigating perimenopause and menopause. You will discover why skipping breakfast can drain Kidney energy, how warm morning meals protect your precious Jing, and why a simple 12 hour fasting window can ease inflammation and soften midsection weight. We look at the idea of dampness, why sugar cravings become a cycle, and how Qi Gong clears stagnation so the body feels light, steady, and grounded.You will also learn one simple acupressure point, GV 26, that helps you return to your centre whenever cravings, fatigue, or overwhelm appear.This episode is an invitation to treat your body with kindness. When you follow the Chinese Meridian Clock and honour natural timing, fasting becomes a return to balance rather than a test of willpower.Join us for the January Chi Flow Intermittent Fasting Programme if you would like guidance, rhythm, and community for your yearly reset.Line to FREE online qigong class: https://joannefaulkner.ie/

As winter draws us into stillness, this episode dives into the energy of Bone Health through the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the gentle practice of Feldenkrais.Join Joanne Faulkner and Therese Cosgrove (homeopath, nutritional therapist, and Feldenkrais practitioner) as they explore how awareness, movement, and nourishment build strong bones and calm balance—especially through menopause, post-menopause, and chronic conditions such as Parkinson’s.Therese shares how tiny, mindful movements awaken the nervous system, reduce pain, and improve alignment.Joanne weaves in the Kidney energy of winter, teaching how foods like black beans, mineral broths, and a little seaweed can strengthen bones and support inner stillness.Together they remind us that Yin season is the time to slow down, breathe deeply, and listen to the wisdom of our bones.✨ Watch or Liston now and reconnect with your foundation of strength and calm.👉 Sign up for your free online Qi Gong class here: ⁠https://joannefaulkner.ie/free-qigong-class⁠