Embracing Slowness: How Mindful Movement Fuels Social Change, with Claudia Cahalane

In this new episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I listen to Claudia Cahalane, a journalist and meditation coach, about her transformative journey with Qigong—a meditative movement practice - and her insights from embracing slowness. Claudia shares how Qigong combines deep breathing and gentle movements to foster calmness and enhance physical health. After experiencing burnout, she found relief through Qigong during a silent retreat, which inspired her to teach and advocate for mindfulnessWe dive into the parallels between the slow, intentional nature of Qigong and the often sluggish pace of social change. Claudia emphasizes the need for patience and deeper connections within the social investment ecosystem, and how to embrace slowness as a means to build stronger relationships and create meaningful impact.Highlights in this episode:- The mental and physical health benefits of Qigong- How mindfulness practices can drive social change and boost creativity.- How social investors can build deeper relationships through diverse perspectives- Bonus: How Claudia's mindful morning routine sets a positive tone for her day!Connect with Claudia on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiacahalane/Connect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan