Awakening Aphrodite

Whew, another few weeks gone by! I hope you are loving, learning and growing through each and every precious moment! Speaking of which… Have you ever tried enjoying your life to the fullest when you’re so busy you can barely take a moment for yourself? Though many of us love our work (I hope you do!), our to-do lists often become so long that basic self-care goes *plop* right out the window. But hey, I’m right there with ya! Having spent 30+ years in the fitness and holistic health industry, I can tell you that NO ONE is perfect and we all have health-related struggles in common. Most of us are stressed out, stretched thin and working too hard to fully enjoy those precious small moments of peace between tasks. One of the most common questions I get asked is this: “Amy, how can I be fit and healthy when I’m constantly busy? I don’t have time for self care!” Oh BOY do I have some time-tested pro tips for you! I have maintained my health and fitness through years in the industry as a manager, model, coach, teacher, student, business owner and holistic health practitioner with these THREE simple, minimal weekly actions: Prepping my meals Dancing freestyle! Committing to a consistent, early bedtime Listen in for the details on why and how I implement each item into my weekly routine! These three steps are foundational in my career and are absolute game changers for boosting energy, mood, productivity and overall wellness. For MORE game changers, check out my absolute favorite recommended products with discounts just for you! Your review and feedback on the Awakening Aphrodite podcast means the world to me. 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!

Did you believe in magic, fairytales and mystical creatures as a child? Maybe a part of you still does! Or perhaps you fully embrace the idea of other-worlds hiding just beyond our physical understanding. Whatever the case may be, you’re in for a real treat because Patti Negri, my amazing guest today, is the Good Witch of Hollywood and world-renowned psychic-medium! Patti is widely known for her recurring role on the Travel Channel & Discovery Plus's #1 show, Ghost Adventures, and the #1 paranormal show on YouTube, Tfil With Elton Castee. She is also the international bestselling author of Old World Magick For The Modern World: Tips, Tricks, & Techniques To Balance, Empower, & Create A Life You Love, a book that has graced my library for years. Patti's body of work includes appearances on dozens of shows, from Master Chef, WipeOut and America’s Got Talent to Influencers, YouTubers and crossover talents like Lilly Singh, LaurDIY, Good Mythical Morning and AwesomenessTV. She has graced numerous magazine covers, contributed to over 20 books and conducted seances on radio, film, and TV working with such legends as Emma Stone, Jon Voight, Josh Duhamel, Chevy Chase and Gregory Hines. Patti has a popular weekly podcast called The Witching Hour and has just launched her second weekly podcast, Patti Negri’s Haunted Journal. Patti is partner and Vice President of Paraflixx.com Streaming Service, and partner and educator at UniversityMagickus.com, an online Spirituality School. In this wildly inspiring episode, you’ll hear Patti’s professional definition of some common terms that are easily confused in the media, such as “witch,” “psychic,” “medium,” “wicca” and “spellcasting.” Patti tells us how magik, manifestation and her unconditional belief that she can do anything got her through insurmountable health issues and caused her to be chosen from 10,000+ others to perform on the global stage. She shares how simple practices such as tuning into your heart, refusing to identify as a victim and setting small “staircase” goals can make your dream life your reality. You can find Patti's features, offerings, podcasts, YouTube and more at pattinegri.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review to let me know! Thank you for tuning into Awakening Aphrodite! TIME STAMPS 00:05:34 Old World Magic For The Modern World 00:12:04 What Is A Psychic? 00:14:37 What Is A Medium? 00:19:33 What Is A Witch? 00:24:28 The Wiccan Religion 00:35:20 Survival, Love And Fear 00:38:04 Tips For Overcoming Fear-Based Obstacles 00:43:10 Passion And Doubt 00:47:20 Can I Spellcast On Others? 00:49:10 Is Being Possessed Voluntary? 00:52:14 How Patti Negri Manifested Her Life On Stage 00:55:47 Patti’s Experience On America’s Got Talent 00:55:35 Following The Moon Cycles 01:00:05 Check Out My Monthly Online Women's Circle! 01:01:39 How To Find Patti 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!

Welcome back to Awakening Aphrodite! This episode is all about sisterhood, feminine power, self-worth and learning to develop a deep intuitive connection with your body. I met my amazing guest today, Rachel Varitimos, through her partner Ryan Sprague, a popular (and multi- repeat!) guest on Awakening Aphrodite. Rachel and I walk very similar paths in the field of holistic wellness. She is a Certified Life Coach, Story Work Coach, Nutritionist and Yoga Teacher who specializes in women's empowerment. In this episode, you’ll be blessed with a deep dive into Rachel’s journey of personal development and her wisdom in helping women manifest their dreams, intuitively tap into their physical bodies and cultivate joy and sovereignty in their lives and businesses. As you’ll hear in this soul-touching conversation, Rachel began her life journey with severe social anxiety, obesity and an eating disorder that drove her to study conventional nutrition to the detriment of her intuitive, self-healing abilities. We share how we each personally dealt with (and are currently dealing with!) society’s impossible beauty standards and discuss tips for tapping into our true source of feminine power. We also discuss the value of finding your sisterhood tribe, confronting toxic internalized massages about your body and tips for embarking on your path to sovereignty and mental freedom. You’ll want to be sure to listen through the end for some really fun, juicy conversation on feminine sexuality, feeling your feelings and exploring the yoni and the rich, inner magic she has to offer! You can find Rachel's offerings, services and exciting upcoming retreats at the LinkTree in her Instagram bio @Rachel_Varitimos. If you feel empowered by today’s enlightening discussion please let me know! Consider leaving a review, sharing with other women in your life or tagging me on your Instagram story @fitamytv! TIME STAMPS 00:07:14 Rachel’s Work In Feminine Empowerment 00:09:34 What Does Community Mean To You? 00:16:20 Overcoming Fear 00:20:19 Aligning With Sisters 00:25:51 Opening To More Friendships With Women 00:31:58 The True Source Of Feminine Power 00:36:57 Developing Self-Worth As Women 00:41:46 Rachel’s Quest For Mental Freedom 00:45:35 Including Nutrients Versus Counting Calories 00:50:54 Overeating And Self-Judgment 00:54:55 Addressing Your Food Cravings 01:01:58 Orgasmic Release 01:06:42 Exploring The Sexual Body 01:12:12 Episode 101 with Emily Abbott 01:15:30 Where You Can Find Rachel 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’s mini episode is all about nourishing yourself with love. Why should I… and how do I truly love myself, you ask? Melody Beattie, one of America’s most beloved self-help authors beautifully answers that big question in this episode’s featured passage from one of her many bestselling books, The Language Of Letting Go. Melody has survived some of the most unthinkably painful experiences that many humans undergo in this lifetime, including addiction, abandonment, sexual abuse, divorce and the death of her own child. Our society places heavy shame on these issues– and all too often it is the victim who bears the blame. We must forgive ourselves over and over again, and stand up for ourselves even when no one does it with us. Melody Beattie’s books are powerful resources for dealing with the big human issues of codependency, addiction and grief. Through it all, we must somehow find self-love. As Beattie tells it, “[p]eople who love themselves and hold themselves in high esteem are those who give the most, contribute the most and love the most. How do we love ourselves? By working as hard at liking and loving ourselves as we have at not liking ourselves. Explore what it means to love yourself.” And so, my friends, I invite you to open your heart to these words of wisdom, take a deep breath and step into the lifelong practice of self-love. The BEST way for you to support my show and share these drops of Aphrodite wisdom is by leaving a review (on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!) and by sharing & tagging me on Instagram! Let’s do this together! 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!

Humans and canines have peacefully coexisted and co-evolved for more than 30,000 years: a relationship that rivals our history with tools, fire making and organized settlements. Some believe humans helped dogs evolve into the fluffy companions of today while others argue that dogs are the ones responsible for modern human civilizations. Whatever the case may be, the human-canine relationship is factually primal and deeply ingrained in our cultures, instincts and DNA. But recently, something has changed in the way we treat our canine friends. That *something* also extends to our behavior towards nature, agriculture, our children, our communities and even ourselves. As a whole, humans have less time, experience more stress, create less quality and waste more quantity. We make so much noise that we can’t even hear ourselves think. We need so many things that we run out of space to consider what those around us might be needing and feeling. Sasha Armstrong, my wonderful guest today, has a very compelling message for dog-lovers, leaders, parents and healers alike. As the founder and creator of the Canine State of Mind program, she educates canine owners on how to build stronger, mutually respectful relationships with their dogs through body language and energetics. Mastering her craft for more than twenty years, Sasha has helped over 1000 dog owners meet the needs of their pet by bridging the communication gap and uncovering energies both the dog and human exude at any given time. You can find Sasha at her website caninestateofmind.com, her Instagram @caninestateofmind and her Tik Tok @canine_stateofmind. *All-Natural Flea & Tick Repellant Sasha mentioned: ALZOO Natural Spot-On Flea & Tick Treatment for Dogs **Listeners and viewers of Awakening Aphrodite podcast with Amy Fournier can register for Sasha's next online class Canine Alpha Embodiment Masterclass at a DISCOUNT by entering "fitamytv10" at checkout! TIME STAMPS 00:07:30 Why Are We So Attached To Our Dogs? 00:11:47 The Canine-Human Evolutionary Idea 00:15:50 Our Dog Partnerships Are Suffering 00:20:58 What Is Good Leadership? 00:30:16 Off Your A-Game? 00:34:21 Peaceful Coexistence 00:43:15 Sasha’s Pack Leader Tips 00:45:43 Working With “Violent” Dogs 00:50:10 The Importance Of Self Care 00:52:09 Canine Nutrition 00:55:33 Three Valuable Aspects Of A Raw Diet 01:00:28 Issues With Selective Breeding 01:03:46 Second Thoughts About Medications 01:10:14 Finding An Integrative Vet 01:14:56 Sasha’s Mission 01:21:23 Sasha’s Offerings 01:26:23 What Have Dogs Taught You? You can find Amy at amyfournier.com and watch more episodes on Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on some of her favorite products, visit her affiliate page!

Today I’m sharing with you a very special episode that features myself as a guest on Highly Optimized, a podcast hosted by none other than Ryan Sprague!  If you want to hear more from Ryan, please tune into the two other amazing shows we did together: Episode 94, Using Plant Medicine And Cannabis For Increased Consciousness, Connection And Lifestyle Balance (Part I) and the more recent Episode 103, Living AS IF: The Power of Choice, Radical Ownership and Being Your Own Biggest Cheerleader With Ryan Sprague (Part II). Ryan is the founder and co-owner of Highly Optimized, which includes a podcast that he hosts in addition to his other show, This One Time On Psychedelics. I highly encourage you to check out Ryan’s programs and podcasts! He is truly a wealth of information. On this episode, we talk about the personal experiences that led us to the field of holistic health and how the Pain Teacher supported our understandings of the human body, psyche and basic components required to live a balanced and healthy life. Ryan asks me about working together with Paul Chek as his longest-standing female client, and I share some of the most significant lessons I’ve come to realize on our journey together. We also discuss self love, radical ownership, people-pleasing, the undeniable evidence that expectations determine our reality and the role that exercise plays in our lives as a tool to maintain inner balance and protect from burnout.  This episode is packed full of ideas to motivate you forward on your life’s journey. If you enjoyed it, please subscribe, leave a review and share on Instagram (tag me @FitAmyTV and I'll share too!). Your feedback and support means the world to me. Thank you for joining the Awakening Aphrodite journey! TIME STAMPS 00:04:02 Ryan’s Introduction To Amy 00:06:14 How Amy Became Involved In Holistic Health 00:10:43 Embracing The Pain Teacher 00:15:40 The Idea Of Radical Ownership 00:20:35 Amy’s Experience Working With Paul 00:28:05 The People-Pleasing Habit 00:33:43 Amy’s Tips For Cultivating Self-Love 00:39:36 Working Out And Working In 00:44:18 What Does Play Mean To You? 00:52:10 Expectations Determine Reality 00:57:58 Energy Doesn’t Lie 01:03:18 Amy’s Women’s Circles 01:07:40 Destination Addiction (see Episode 99 on Awakening Aphrodite for an in-depth discussion on this topic!) You can find Amy at amyfournier.com and watch more episodes on Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on some of her favorite products, visit her affiliate page!

How often do you use the word “should”? Did you know that replacing just ONE letter in the word “should”...could change everything for you? Welcome to today’s little boost of inspiration, support and motivation to fuel you on your journey! This episode features the one and only Louise Hay: legendary author of many books, including the famous bestseller, You Can Heal Your Life. Today I refer to one of my favorite works of hers, Heart Thoughts: A Treasury Of Inner Wisdom. You can look forward to many upcoming references to Ms. Hay's ideas in our Fast Friday segments! For me, her ideas and affirmations never fail to inspire self-love, deep contemplation and spiritual (if not physical!) healing. This brief and powerful passage refers to choice. We always have a choice. Though we may not be able to choose our life’s external circumstances, we ultimately decide how we react and respond to those events. Believing that there is a way we “should” react, or anything we “should” do, makes traps us in a prison of our own making. What can you drop from your “should-list”? What could you do instead? Let’s recognize our habitual thought patterns and work towards shifting into a state of growth, inner love and learning! Speaking of which…  As you may have noticed, Awakening Aphrodite recently upgraded HER habitual weekly rhythm, leaving you with this mini episode of inspiration! And guess what? This is all thanks to listeners like YOU who asked me to restore the Fast Friday tradition! Please keep that wonderful feedback coming by leaving a review (on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!), sharing & tagging me on Instagram. Let's do this together! 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!

Have you ever noticed how your voice changes with your emotions? The voice is a direct expression of your inner state. It carries rich information about your psychological, hormonal and physical circumstances. Sound is also the first sense humans experience in utero with the early development of the inner ear. In fact, many ancient texts have placed sound as the foundation for material existence. Universally, the sound "OM" is the seed syllable for all of life. Sound is critical for human functioning, awareness, sensory input and output. The way you use it (or don't!) will directly affect yourself and those around you. My guest today, Ruth Ratliff, is a wise and brilliant holistic voice teacher and Licensed Vibrational Sound Therapy Practitioner with over 40 years of experience as a voice professional. She learned to harness the power of her voice at a young age when personal tragedy led her to the profoundly healing medium of sound. She understands how people’s voices reflect how they feel about themselves, and believes that the voice has the potential to offer us a much deeper experience of our inner landscape. In this episode, Ruth guides us through an amazing journey to help us understand the powerful and constantly available tool of sound for effective, heart-centered communication and connection. Together, we discuss the significance of the intention behind your voice, tips for optimizing the impact of virtual sound healing, the value of recharging your sense of wonder each morning, the effect of menopause on the vocal chords and how to work through the common issue of disliking the sound of your own voice. Ruth also shares practical tips for developing a powerful, embodied voice and how to practice deep listening to expand your consciousness. Ruth is an incredible resource for holistic healing and I highly encourage you to check out her published book, The Voice of Women's Wisdom: An exploration into the expressive, creative and healing powers of your sound and to explore her rich offerings at Ruthratliff.com! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, subscribe and share it with someone who will love it too! I’m so grateful to you all for joining me on this exciting journey of Awakening Aphrodite. TIME STAMPS 00:06:56 How To Optimize Virtual Sound Healing 00:10:07 Jonathan Goldman’s Formula For Healing 00:14:39 The Hidden Messages In Water By Dr. Emoto 00:19:38 Finding Your Sense Of Wonder 00:23:30 Deep Listening Practice 00:29:19 The Voice Of Women’s Wisdom (Ruth’s Published Book) 00:34:30 How To Build The Resonance Of Your Voice 00:38:41 Menopause’s Influence On The Voice 00:42:41 The Work Of Sherry Edwards 00:48:55 The Most Effective Voice Practices 00:52:19 Sex Differences In Sound Production 00:57:58 The Magic Of Sound Healing 00:59:29 How To Find Ruth 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!

How can life be so rich but feel so empty? Have you ever suspected that financial wealth alone doesn't lead to true fulfillment? Well, your instincts are spot on! In fact, for many, the stress of maintaining a high-pressure career position generates unhealthy patterns that negatively affect all aspects of life. The truth is, our relationships, physical wellness, emotional balance, spiritual connections and passions equally require time and commitment for the average person to thrive. My amazing guest today, Jason Pickard, is an expert at bridging the worlds of material richness and inner balance. In 2006, Jason fulfilled his lifetime ambition of becoming a billion-dollar portfolio manager and partner of hedge fund legend, Paul Tudor Jones. By the age of 27, he was recognized as one of the top 30 traders under 30 years old. Despite his extreme monetary success, Jason weighed 330 lbs and experienced a profound sense of emptiness in his life. Feeling the drain of his physical state, Jason eventually made the decision to turn his life around. He chose to pursue self-actualization with the same rigor that manifested his material wealth and went on to become Paul Chek's longest-standing client. In this episode, Jason and I discuss why his journey is so commonly experienced and how the paradox of material wealth and inner poverty reflects the imbalance of masculine and feminine energies in the western world. We talk about how their archetypal incoherence manifests in big problems we all face– from the disaster of conventional education to the epidemic of obesity and mental unwellness in the United States. Jason introduces the solution of “adhi kari” and ideas from Arnold Mendel’s process-oriented psychology that offer a path to greater peace, purpose and fulfillment in our society. We touch on the most impactful lessons we realized through our work with Paul Chek and how Jason helped introduce biogeometry and Dr. Ibrahim Karim to the CHEK Institute. We also cover the "allies" of pain and challenge, Hindu myths and the Vedas, tips for incorporating yin energy into your busy routine, the value of working "in," and Jason's special mantra, which he sings for us. From Wall Street to holistic health coaching, Jason has himself journeyed through the trials and tribulations of healing deep career-health imbalances and utilizing his unique gifts to fulfill his dharma, or divine purpose. You can find more from this incredible human being at jasonpickard.org. TIME STAMPS 00:10:11 Jason’s Life Journey 00:16:01 Working “In” 00:20:49 The Principle Of Adhi Kari 00:24:27 University Of Virginia, Contemplative Sciences 00:29:56 Arnold Mendel’s “Process-Oriented” Psychology 00:35:44 Overeating & Emotional Emptiness 00:40:30 The Allies 00:42:35 Bringing Yin Energy Into A Busy Life 00:47:16 A Mantra For Energetic Harmony 00:51:18 The Principle Of Reciprocity 00:53:28 Jason’s Message To The Modern World 00:57:31 Impactful Lessons From Paul Chek 01:01:33 Biogeometry At The Chek Institute 01:06:56 Dr. Ibrahim Karim 01:10:23 The Divine Masculine And Feminine In Hinduism 01:15:55 Freedom Through Process Work 01:19:03 Earning The Power Of Humility And Vulnerability 01:23:05 Mama Gena 01:25:25 How To Find Jason 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!

SURPRISE! Happy Friday! The distracting and intimidating messages from today’s news and world events have left many of us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain and isolated. We all need mini resets once in a while– something to uplift an inspire us to keep going, try a new idea or take a helpful shift in perspective. I am so happy to announce the return of “Fast Fridays,” a tradition I practiced in the early days of Awakening Aphrodite to share brief moments of inspiration with you. My daily practice of reading something spiritually uplifting each day originally inspired this idea– but as the show got rolling and life became busy, I decided to focus solely on the main content. Now brought back to you by popular demand, these mini-episodes will layer on top of the usual Tuesday full-episode-drops on the last Friday of each month. They will focus on a reading, an inspirational poem, author or saying that I find personally impactful. I humbly invite you to accept this small offering of “soul nutrition” for your moments, days, weeks and month ahead! Fast Fridays were brought back by listeners like YOU– so please keep that wonderful feedback coming! You can leave a review (on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!), share & tag me on Instagram and let’s do this together! Today’s mini episode features a passage from the Song Of The Bird by Anthony De Mello, a spiritual teacher and psychotherapist who authored many beautiful stories. This excerpt imparts the idea that you are who you surround yourself with. Are you living your story, or someone else’s? Are you aware of the heights to which you can soar? Are you holding anything back because of an outer influence? Are there parts of you that are not being expressed? Many long to wake up to the greatness that is their inner authentic self but hold back, waiting for someone outside of themselves to validate it. Today's idea is this: all that truly matters is if YOU recognize and nurture your inner light. Never give up on yourself! 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!