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Pop quiz! What is the MOST nutrient-dense food on the planet? Do I hear vegetables? Eggs? Kale? Smoothies? Salads? Actually, the correct answer is *drumroll*...organs. ORGANS! Organ meats, otherwise known as “offal,” which is a play on words, because many people think they taste awful. Well, guess what? Problem, solution! Today's guest, James Barry, has worked as a professional chef for over 17 years. His clients include Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Sean Puffy Combs, Barbra Streisand, John Cusack and more. This guy's big time, okay? He knows how to cook and he knows how to make food taste good. But what's most interesting about him is he knows how to make healthy food taste good. This episode is all about the nutritional benefits and challenges of consuming organ meats. James is the inventor of Pluck, an incredibly delicious seasoning that includes 5 different regeneratively-sourced, grass-fed organ meats curated to make your palate and your body feel wonderful. Like me, thousands of James’s customers use Pluck seasoning on just about everything– from breakfast scrambles to poultry to popcorn. Tune in for simple tips from James about incorporating organ meats into your diet, facts on the science and psychological effects of flavor and his thoughts on preparing simple, nutritious food that the whole family will enjoy. Enrich your pantry and your palate with Pluck seasoning here and enter code FITAMYTV for 15% off! You can also visit amyfournier.com and view my estore for more of my FAVORITE products at discount. TIME STAMPS 0:07:52 The Value Of Customer Feedback 0:12:04 Cooking For Tom Cruise 0:14:28 The 3 Hurdles Of Consuming Organ Meats 0:19:46 Absorbing Vitamins From Meat vs Vegetables 0:24:24 How Organ Meats Can Heal Your Organs 0:28:04 How To Source Your Organ Meat 0:30:50 Tips For Using Your Organ Meats 0:38:53 The Nutrition-Flavor Correlation 0:47:25 The Difference Between A Chef And A Cook 0:49:55 The American Palate 0:52:38 Tips For Home Cooking 0:58:03 Meal Prepping For Parents 1:02:43 Food And Self-Love 1:08:44 Get Your Pluck At Discount! We want to connect with you! Jump on Amy's email list and follow her updates at @FitAmyTV. You can find out more at amyfournier.com and watch this episode on YouTube at Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on Amy's FAVORITE products, visit her estore.

"Life conditions create worldviews." "It's hard to get enough of something that almost works." These are just two of the many perceptive bytes shared by Dr. Keith in this invigorating episode on personal development, evil, warrior energy, healing, addiction and moral foundations. Wow. What an honor to converse with such a wise man. Dr. Keith Whitt is a licensed integral psychologist with 8 published books and 50 years of professional counseling experience. He is working on his ninth book currently and he has lived in Santa Barbara, California, since 1973. I first learned about Dr. Keith through Loving Completely: A Five Star Practice for Creating Great Relationships, a classic book of his that I have owned and referenced for many, many years. Dr. Keith specializes in love therapy, interpersonal relationships and human development from multiple perspectives: weaving neuroscience, integral theory, wisdom, traditions, and numerous forms of psychotherapy into a coherent cosmetology of love and healing. You can find out more about Dr. Keith and his offerings for helping you build successful relationships at his website. In this episode, we get into the essence of the Warrior and Healer archetypes, two identities that Dr. Keith took on as a child after being placed in a psychiatric unit to receive electroconvulsive shock therapy. After sharing his fascinating life story, Dr. Keith posits that each person is born with six innate moral foundations. This leads us into a discussion of evil: How does evil manifest around us? How can we constrain it, prevent it and address our anxiety over the evil in our world? We also touch on the topics of mass formation psychosis, the positive sides of dark concepts, loneliness, addiction and the integral awakening of our time. Nourish your body with BiOptimizers, my favorite supplements of ALL TIME and get 10% off with code AMYF10 at https://amyfournier.com/bioptimize! Support this show and visit my estore for more discounts! 0:07:11  Loving Completely 0:11:46  True Warrior Energy 0:15:00  The 6 Intrinsic Moral Foundations 0:22:20  Mass Formation Psychosis 0:28:13  Chronic Loneliness In Relationships 0:33:35  Dependency Versus Addiction 0:38:21  Primitive Gratification 0:43:03  Empowerment Through Conscious Choice 0:48:07  The Constant Evolution Of Consciousness 0:54:19  Keith’s Advice For Anxiety 0:57:13  External Constraints Versus Demonization 0:59:55  Life Conditions Create World Views 1:03:55  Shadow Light: Illuminations at the Edge of Darkness 1:05:11  The Power Of Relationships: Amy’s Father’s Story We want to connect with you! Jump on Amy's email list and follow her updates at @FitAmyTV. You can find out more at amyfournier.com and watch this episode on YouTube at Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on Amy's FAVORITE products, visit her estore.

The Boy and the Rattlesnake is an Apache tale that reminds us to exercise some caution with the things we invite closer to us. Welcome back to Fast Friday, a special bonus episode for just you and I! Fast Fridays are for ideas, stories, tips and reflections that have benefitted my life in some way that I want to share with YOU!  You might know I'm a lifelong student of Native American culture, the esoteric mystery schools and all the wisdom of the past that I believe should be re-incorporated back into our fancy modern lives. I, for one, am much happier when I take the time to be outside, connecting to the bare earth with my feet, making music and expressing myself through art. This show is all about awakening the authentic self and inspiring you to live a healthy, happy life. Sometimes, even in the most ideal of life paths, you will pass by a figurative rattlesnake that asks to be picked up. What will you do? This tale is from a collection of traditional Native American stories called Keepers of the Animals. Cultural myths transcend the human experience, time, place and culture, and nearly identical story lines often originate independently across the globe. This is because mythology taps into the collective unconscious: the traits and archetypes that we human all share. Myths are powerful teaching tools for self-knowledge and understanding. What did you learn from The Boy and the Rattlesnake? Share your thoughts on Instagram and tag me @FitAmyTV!  We want to connect with you! Jump on Amy's email list and follow her updates at @FitAmyTV. You can find out more at amyfournier.com and watch this episode on YouTube at Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on Amy's FAVORITE products, visit her estore. 

Get ready for a deep dive into one of the most inspiring, idea-packed Awakening Aphrodite episodes to date. This conversation is for anyone who is ready to visualize and follow their true life’s purpose according to the principles of fitness, spirituality and holistic health. My amazing guest, Wade Lightheart, is a highly successful human. He is a 3-time all-natural bodybuilding champion despite his self-proclaimed “lousy genetics” and strict vegetarian diet. He is an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute and studied exercise physiology and nutrition at the University of New Brunswick. As the president and co-founder of BiOptimizers, Wade has helped over 50,000 people achieve BiOptimized Health for the last 25 years. As an audience member of Awakening Aphrodite, you are eligible to receive a 10% discount on Wade's formulas for superhuman health. I use BiOptmizers supplements every single day- simply because they work. Visit https://amyfournier.com/bioptimize/ and enter code AMYF10 to save and support this show. During the recording of this episode, Wade shared some insight into his preparation process for his upcoming bodybuilding competition– which he will enter at 50 years old and fueled solely on plant-based foods. We begin the conversation with a focus on the concept of “discipline,” or what Wade refers to as “positive constrictions.” You’ll learn about this misunderstood concept and how its application to your daily life will promote freedom, joy and the sense of purpose that many of us are missing. Wade shares some simple but life-changing tips on how to realize your purpose and orient yourself in your desired direction. He also talks about his near death experiences, the true meaning of “burn the boats,” and key tips to live a longer, stronger and healthier life. You can learn more about Wade and BiOptimizers at bioptimizers.com. Don't forget to apply code AMYF10 to save 10%! The dedicated page for Magnesium Breakthrough, BiOptimizers' top selling product for Awakening Aphrodite listeners is at www.magbreakthrough.com/awakeningaphrodite. TIME STAMPS 0:11:25 Applying Discipline To Your Life 0:13:51 Reduce Your Decision Fatigue 0:17:21 Devotion And The Heart 0:21:37 Developing Self-Advocacy 0:25:12 The Essence Of Mental Discipline 0:28:21 Potential: The Core Of All Religions 0:33:45 Wade’s “Knots” 0:38:33 What If I Don’t Know My Purpose? 0:47:13 Spirituality Versus Values Of Society 0:50:04 Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules For Life 0:52:27 Ask Yourself “Why” 0:59:52  Surrender Is Not Passive 1:05:11 Scott Able’s Cycle Dive 1:09:45 Wade’s Upcoming Book 1:12:27  How To Customize Your Nutrition To Your Needs 1:19:31 The Real Medicine 1:24:10 Wade’s Free Course And Website We want to connect with you! Jump on Amy's email list and follow her updates at @FitAmyTV. You can find out more at amyfournier.com and watch this episode on YouTube at Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on Amy's FAVORITE products, visit her estore.

Do you ever feel dissatisfied with the way things are in your world? Are you constantly striving for more while the people around you seem content with what they already have? Do you ever feel guilty that you’re just not doing enough? Are you hyper-critical of yourself and believe that your results could always be improved? Well, what if I told you that instead of a personality flaw, those qualities represent the strength of your genes? You are uniquely wired to not only survive, but thrive, in an environment that never made it easy for you to succeed. Chances are, you are a DRIVEN. My guest today is Meghan Terwilliger: a former collegiate athlete, professional volleyball player, a mother of three and a coach for Driven. As an invaluable member of the Driven tribe, Meghan works with Dr. Doug Brackmann to provide content, guidance and retreats for "Driven" individuals. As a "Driven" woman myself, I am intensely curious about how the action-oriented qualities of ambition and unrelenting drive for success align with the divine feminine archetype. How can we fully embrace our need for freedom, independence and results without diminishing the nourishing Feminine within? Meghan is a brilliant resource for these far-reaching questions, and this episode is charged with her wise proverbs and highly evolved presence. Find out if you're a "Driven" with Meghan and Doug's free nationally normed Driven Assessment Quiz and visit iamdriven.com for more. Products mentioned in this episode: Create a healing sanctuary in your home with the Core Harmonizer and nourish your skin with the sacred ingredients of Seeb and Solace Skincare. Visit Amy's recommended products page on her website and enter code "FITAMYTV10" at checkout for your special discounts! TIME STAMPS 0:07:27 Meghan’s Path Of Self-Discovery 0:08:47 Why “Driven”? 0:14:35 Are You A "Driven"? 0:15:18 Gender Differences In “Drivens” 0:18:05 The Intrinsic Value Of Motherhood 0:23:06 Motherhood And Self-Value 0:30:20 Nature Versus Nurture In The “Driven” Framework 0:36:01 Relationship Advice For The Driven Woman 0:42:01 Women Who Run With The Wolves 0:44:41 Changing For Others 0:47:15 How Does Driven Coaching Help People? 0:51:51 Managing Your Career And Family 0:57:50 Where To Find Meghan & Dr. Doug's Work We want to connect with you! Jump on Amy's email list and follow her Instagram updates at @FitAmyTV. Watch this episode on YouTube at Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV and find more at amyfournier.com! For special discounts on Amy's FAVORITE products, visit her estore.

Have you ever been sitting at lunch, at a meeting our otherwise talking with someone when suddenly their phone notification goes off or they get a "PING!" from a text message where they stop talking and engaging with you, only to switch their attention to the intrusion or other person?  Or maybe sometimes you are somewhere in public and suddenly realize that everyone around you is plastered to their phone and totally oblivious to the environment and people that are right around them.  People walking their dogs, people in coffee shops, people in the grocery store, and even families at the dinner table these days are often more engrossed with that tiny little screen in their hand than they are with each other. Is anyone truly 100% PRESENT anymore?! Not sure how you feel about it but this is one of my biggest pet peeves! You too?  I came across this handy little article written by Dr. Gwendolyn Seidman, a sociologist who reported on the scale and dynamic of harm we unknowingly commit when we focus on our phones instead of our friends. There is actually a term for this behavior: “phubbing,” as in "snubbing" others with your "phone"! And it’s something that actually 90% of adults admit to doing so chances are we are ALL guilty of this so you'll want to tune in to today's Fast Friday to hear about some of the interesting findings Dr. Seidman came across through this study.  (Should we add "phubbing" to our modern day vocabulary?...haha!) Thank you for listening and joining us! Please subscribe so you get notified of new episodes that interest you and if you feel inclined to leave a review with your thoughts on the show I would be forever grateful! :)   Find more Amy at amyfournier.com Watch this episode on YouTube at Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV Check out her favorite products at her estore Jump on her email list  Connect on Instagram at @FitAmyTV

With the stress, rush and caffeine of the modern American lifestyle, it’s no wonder thyroid disorders are rising along with skyrocketing levels of hormonal imbalances and adrenal fatigue. Are there alternative ways to heal thyroid dysfunctions without resorting to the life-altering pharmacological techniques touted by conventional medicine?  Sydney Ross Singer, my guest in this episode, has some promising new information that indicates a link between vocal expression and thyroid health. This association between sound and thyroid disorders was long understood by Ayurvedic medicine, and Sydney is working hard to bring these relevant findings back to light. Sydney Ross Singer was my popular guest on Episode 119, a critically important conversation on how bra-wearing obstructs lymphatic flow to elevate womens' risk of developing breast cancer. That episode could maybe even save your life, so please check that out and share it with the women in your life!  After receiving graduate training in biochemistry and being awarded his master’s degree in anthropology from Duke University, Sydney Ross Singer decided to pursue a career in the new and emerging field of medical anthropology. To better understand how culture and environment affects human health, he went on to complete three years of medical school at the University of Texas to become one of the first medically trained anthropologists in the United States. In this episode we have a thought-provoking discussion about the thyroid and it's energetic and esoteric connection to the 5th chakra of the body, which is the area of the neck, upper back and chest area. We discuss the more mechanical, physical components of this area of the body as well as it's more symbolic and metaphorical association with our personal will and the way we communicate and express ourselves, in particular, our speaking and our listening. In addition, Sydney teaches us about the standard pharmacological "treatment" for thyroid disorders while also introducing some effective, practical and easy (!) lifestyle behaviors and mindsets that we can possibly engage in which might help us avoid invasive radiation-based treatments, chemicals and pharmaceuticals by rebalancing  the thyroid and hormones safely and holistically.   Specific products mentioned in this episode: Create your own sound healing sanctuary with the Core Harmonizer - one of Amy's favorite tools! Visit Amy's recommended products page on her website and enter code "fitamytv10" for your discount! TIME STAMPS 00:13:08 Old Technologies 00:18:57 Thyroid Health In The Modern Day 00:25:17 Iodine And Nuclear Weapons? 00:29:43 The Thyroid’s Unique Location 00:32:50 The Truth Behind Ablating The Thyroid 00:40:17 The Voice’s Effect On The Thyroid 00:46:30 The Throat Chakra And Self Expression 00:51:08 Syd’s Science-Fiction Theory On Human Design 00:56:52 Shape Determines Function 01:01:43 Boosting Your Self Expression 01:07:57 Tips For Hyperthyroidism 01:14:52 Syd’s Academia Website You can find Amy and sign up for her newsletter at amyfournier.com. Watch this episode on YouTube at Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV. Check out Amy's favorite products and with special discount coupon codes at Amy's eStore!

Did you know that 1 in every 10 kids has asthma? Or that 1 in every 13 kids experiences food allergies? Were you aware of the rising rates of autism, which now occurs in 1 of every 68 children? These numbers are only growing, and in fact, one in THREE children has either allergies, asthma, ADHD or autism. Is this ringing a bell? Do you have kids? Do they have any of these disorders? Do you know kids that do? Well, odds are you probably do because one third of them have some kind of disorder. We didn't have that when we were kids. What changed? Well, as today's amazing guest, Zen Honeycutt, points out, “they don’t make food like they used to!” In this essential episode, Zen will shed some encouraging (and much needed) light onto the loaded topic of US food processing, labeling and hidden GMOs. I truly believe that you cannot be empowered unless you can make decisions through informed consent, and empowerment's what this show is all about. Zen Honeycutt is the Founding Executive Director of Moms Across America, a non-profit National Coalition of Unstoppable Moms. With the motto "Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids " Moms Across America has grown rapidly, over 600 leaders have created nearly 1000 community events in all 50 states in the past 5 years. Moms Across America empowers and amplifies the voice of the mom locally and nationally to create healthy communities by raising awareness about GMOs and related pesticides in our food. Zen has been featured on major mainstream news stations and documentaries, and is a former Consumer representative to the California Organic Products Advisory Committee. She is an international speaker and author of Unstoppable: Transforming Sickness and Struggle into Triumph, Empowerment and a Celebration of Community. To learn more about Zen and her life-changing work, visit momsacrossamerica.com or watch her free YouTube film, Communities Rising, on YouTube! Her activism regalia is currently discounted at 40% off– just enter the code "team" at checkout to match my two dogs who will be rocking their Moms Across America sweaters very soon :) TIME STAMPS 00:09:26 Moms Across America 00:14:31 Zen’s Background 00:23:45 How Zen Nearly Lost Her Son 00:27:48 Parenting Through Food Allergies 00:31:02 Autism Symptoms & Healing Your Gut 00:36:23 Three GMOs You Need To Know 00:38:45 Glyphosate In Your Body 00:42:46 You Can’t Wash Pesticides Away! 00:46:10 Why The Massive Uptick In Non-Alcoholic Liver Disease? 00:49:23 Ted Talk: Patriotism On A Plate 00:50:38 GMOs & Food Labeling 00:55:49 This Advice Will Change Your Life 01:01:46 Glyphosate In Your Everyday Products 01:04:56 The Newest Research: School Lunches 01:12:13 There Are Safe Weed Killer Alternatives! 01:16:51 The New Neighborhood Food Network Initiative 01:19:23 More About Zen And Her Initiatives You can find Amy at amyfournier.com and watch this episode on Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on her FAVORITE products, visit her affiliate page!

Today I am feeling called to share a beautiful and immemorial prayer with you. Welcome to Fast Friday, an extra bonus mini conversation with just you and me! These quick, sweet episodes are one of my favorite ways to drop a little love and inspiration in your ear to carry with you through the end of your week. The topics I choose are quite broad, but I usually share ideas, poems, affirmations or tips that have impacted my life in some significant way. This Peace Prayer by St. Francis of Assisi is particularly special to me, as it is to many. It’s a beautiful prayer, often spoken on important occasions that call for reflection and reverence. I hope the sentiments in this prayer resonated with you. Please share with a loved one or leave me a review if you feel so inclined! Thank you for joining my tribe! You can find Amy at amyfournier.com and watch this episode on Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on her FAVORITE products, visit her affiliate page!

So, how does hormonal birth control actually work? And, for that matter, what does “informed consent” really mean? In today’s episode, you’ll be plunged into a deeply educational discussion on the feminine hormonal cycle with my amazing (repeat!) guest, Dr. Nathan Riley. You’ll hear about many of the key hormone players in the dance of your natural rhythms, the societal forces that have historically laid shame on women’s sexuality and the true intelligent nature of your menstrual cycle. We also launch into a discussion on the incredibly important grassroots film, The Business of Birth Control, which you can stream at thebusinessof.life. Dr. Nathan Riley is an allopathic MD who is popularly known as The Holistic OBGYN. Dr. Nathan’s patient-centered approach in medicine is informed by his reverence for the human body, mind and spirit– a perspective that is unfortunately lost on the impersonal, business-centered hospital institutions of our world today. As an OBGYN and provider of Hospice and Palliative Care medicine, Dr. Nathan’s holistic practice is uniquely grounded in profound experiences of birth and death. As you’ll come to know in this episode, Dr. Nathan is wholeheartedly committed to understanding human physiology and helping his clients heal at the source rather than “medicating away” presented symptoms. If you missed it, I highly recommend tuning into Nathan’s first appearance on the show, Episode 89. If you love Nathan and his approach to wellness, go check out his podcast, The Holistic OBGYN Podcast, of which I am a subscriber and total fan. You can also learn more about Dr. Nathan at his website, belovedholistics.com or visit him on Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn. The information in this podcast is absolutely critical for all women (and men!) to know. Please share this episode with anyone who you think would benefit from true knowledge of the menstrual cycle, fertility and birth control. And if you’re looking to stream The Business of Birth Control with a discount, use Nathan’s code, “beloved50” at checkout. TIME STAMPS 00:08:18 Connecting With Authenticity 00:13:46 The Dehumanization Of Medicine 00:16:11 Defining “Informed Consent” 00:25:35 Episode 89 With Dr. Nathan Riley 00:26:23 The Business Of Being Born and the Business Of Birth Control 00:28:43 Episode 120 With Sara Charmoli 00:30:44 Synthetic Endocrine Disruptors 00:38:39 Amy’s Experience On The Pill 00:42:10 Menstruation As A Vital Sign 00:53:13 The Cyclical Nature Of The Feminine 00:58:03 Remnants Of Historical Shame 01:01:53 The Period As Your Personal Biotracker 01:03:02 Menstrual Cycle 101 01:07:22 How Birth Control Works 01:12:30 Cosmological Worship Of The Feminine 01:18:04 Nathan’s Thoughts on thebusinessof.life  01:27:09 Nathan’s Podcast