In this deeply grounding episode of Stress Less, Joy More, Paula and Doris are joined by Lubna Forzley, Certified Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner and founder of Stories. Lubna shares her extraordinary journey growing up in a war-torn country and how resilience, faith, and self-awareness shaped her path. Together, they explore stress as a trauma response, the difference between survival and sustainable well-being, and why managing energy not time is the true foundation of living well. This conversation weaves trauma-informed insight with practical wisdom on parenting, purpose, and inner peace. If you’re seeking clarity, balance, and a deeper understanding of what it truly means to stress less and live with joy, this episode is a must-listen. Learn more about Lubna at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lubnaforzley/

Movement Is Medicine: Qigong Helps Us Heal, Breathe & Transform with Munira Jiwa

In this deeply nourishing episode of Stress Less, Joy More, we are joined by Munira Jiwa, a passionate Qigong teacher, former physical therapist, and global spreader of Qi Joy.

Munira shares her powerful healing journey from chronic pain, fatigue, and depression to a life rooted in vitality, presence, and joy through the practice of Spring Forest Qigong. With warmth and wisdom, she helps us understand how energy flows through the body, why emotions play a central role in our health, and how slowing down is often the most powerful medicine.

Together, we explore:

• Why less is more when it comes to healing
• How breath, gentle movement, and awareness calm the nervous system
• The connection between emotions, energy blockages, and physical pain
• Parenting, caregiving, and the art of letting go
• How simple daily practices can ripple healing through families and generations

Munira also gently guides us through short, accessible Qigong and breathing practices, inviting listeners to feel the shift.

This episode is an invitation to pause, soften, breathe, and remember the innate wisdom within your body. A perfect listen if you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply longing to feel more at home in yourself.
Learn more about Munira: www.munirajiwa.ca

In this deeply transformative conversation, Paula and Doris sit down with author, speaker, and global changemaker Fadhwa Yusuf to explore the early wounds that shape us and the parts of ourselves that try to keep us safe. And yes, we even get to meet the part of us Fadhwa calls the gatekeeper. Curious which part of you plays that role?

With raw honesty and profound wisdom, Fadhwa shares how trauma, self-awareness, and compassion can open the door to emotional freedom. Together, they unpack the journey from stress to deeper well-being, offering grounded practices, soulful insight, and a powerful reminder: no part of us is too broken to belong.

Learn more about Fadhwa at https://www.thegemsoflife.com/