The Healing Art That Rewires Your Body and Mind — Qigong with Sarah Divine Part 1

In this expansive and heartfelt conversation, Qigong instructor Sarah Divine shares a deeply human story — from her childhood on the orchards of Kent, to years of radical theater, to her discovery of meditation, Taoism, and the healing power of Qigong.Sarah’s life unfolds like chapters of an inner journey:growing up shy and sensitivediscovering music and performingjoining radical political theater in Londonforming punk and experimental bandswrestling with identity, loss, and a short detour into self-destructive habitsand finally finding a profound calling in Taoist medical QigongToday, Sarah teaches around the world and collaborates with rheumatologists, helping people dealing with chronic pain, fatigue, trauma, and emotional imbalance.Topics include: – Internal vs. external alchemy – What Taoism really means in daily life – How Qigong rewires the nervous system – Why breathwork can change your emotional landscape – Embodying stillness, focus, and self-love – How ancient practices map directly onto modern anatomy – Teaching through compassion, humility, and meeting people where they areThis is a gentle but powerful conversation that reminds us: “We’re all just walking each other home.”⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTER MARKERS00:00 – Intro 00:16 – Sarah’s early memories and growing up in Kent 02:30 – Nature, mortality, and finding peace 03:20 – Discovering Taoism and Qigong 05:30 – What Qigong really is 09:50 – Childhood, music, and performing 12:50 – Radical theater, identity, and early artistic influences 14:45 – Forming bands and expressing anger through art 17:00 – First steps into Zen and meditation 18:30 – Germany, fitness, and losing (then finding) herself 20:25 – A calling to Australia 21:50 – Vipassana and deep self-inquiry 23:50 – Early mystical experiences and esoteric books 26:30 – Meeting Mantak Chia and beginning formal Qigong study 29:00 – Loss, healing, and committing to the path 31:20 – The embodiment of Qigong 33:20 – Meeting Tevia Feng (White Tiger Qigong) 36:00 – The science of movement and fascia Deep, warm, wise, and full of practical insight — this conversation invites you to reconnect with your body, breath, and authentic path.Guest website: https://saradivineqigong.comDisclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests on Say It Anyway are their own and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views, opinions, or positions of the host, James Ferrigno, or the producers of this podcast. Say It Anyway does not endorse or assume responsibility for any statements made by guests. The content of this program is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.