Awakening Aphrodite

Welcome back to Awakening Aphrodite! In this weeks episode, I share 10 tips for living everyday with joy! The tips are: 1. Seek Joy 2. Seek Reasons To Laugh 3. Seek Words of Praise 4. Seek Beauty 5. Seek Reasons To Love 6. Seek What Uplifts You 7. Seek Opportunity To Offer That Which Uplifts Another 8. Seek A Feeling of Wellbeing 9. Know That Your Value Is Measured In Terms Of Joy 10. Acknowledge Absolute Freedom You can watch The Full Episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CARaoOCDyYA&feature=youtu.be Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:27 Background on Joy 05:57 Seeking Joy 07:24 Seek Reasons To Laugh 08:21 Seek Words Of Praise 08:58 Seek Beauty 10:53 Seek Reasons To Love 12:40 Seek What Uplifts You 14:03 Seek Opportunity To Offer That Which Uplifts Another 15:54 Seek A Feeling of Wellbeing 17:03 Know That Your Value Is Measured In Terms Of Joy 18:57 Acknowledgement of Absolute Freedom If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! WEBSITE: http://amyfournier.com/ EMAIL: amy@amyfournier.com INSTAGRAM: @FitAmyTV FACEBOOK: Amy Fournier TWITTER: Tweetwithamy PODCAST: Awakening Aphrodite on iTunes and Spotify Amy Fournier is a former People-Pleaser turned Healthy Lifestyle Entrepreneur who specializes in developing self-awareness and total mind-body transformation. She is a fitness and health expert, host of the Awakening Aphrodite podcast, author, inspirational speaker, artist, international cover model and a powerhouse of inspiration for looking and feeling your best no matter what your age, background or ability. With over 30 years of experience in fitness, health and personal development, Amy's mission is to help YOU realize the power you have to control the way you look and feel and do it in a way that you enjoy and to optimize your ENERGY and life! Amy considers herself to be a student of life and a work in progress and most importantly, she also loves to nap and is a lucky Mom to cute little fur-baby, Charlotte.:)

Welcome back to Awakening Aphrodite! In this episode, I interviewed Steve Bodansky. Steve Bodansky together with his wife Vera have been teachers of Sensuality for the past 35 years. Steve received a Masters in Molecular Genetics at SUNY at Albany and a Doctorate at More University in Sensuality with an emphasis on female orgasm. He first studied and then taught at More University thru 1992. For the past 30 years they have been coaching students to expand their orgasmic potential and to improve their relationships. A number of their former students have become sensual facilitators themselves.  Steve has written numerous books about optimizing sensual pleasure, including 2 best sellers: Extended Massive Orgasm and The Illustrated Guide to Extended Massive Orgasm. Timecodes 00:00 Intro 00:30 Intro to Steve 05:32 Steve’s Story 08:24 Meeting his wife 17:38 Pleasure without Judgement 20:00 Sex Ed 101 32:37 Does Good Sex Need Love? 34:33 Sex Organs 44:36 Anger & Judgement Towards Sex 48:17 Sex & Chemistry 58:42 Closing Statement 1:02:31 How To Find Steve Books also by Steve Bodansky Extended Massive Orgasm The Illustrated Guide to Extended Massive Orgasm Instant Orgasm To Bed or Not to Bed Extended Massive Life: A True Love Story and More Extended Massive Orgasm: The Novel Pigetry Universe of Love: Poems of Yin and Yang Switch Pitcher: Evolution of Darwin Love and Alzheimer's Orbit: Looking For Libido If Then: Rhymes with Love Orgasm Matters Steve can be reached at stevebodansky@gmail.com or http://www.orgasmmatters.com Amy Fournier WEBSITE: http://amyfournier.com/ EMAIL: amy@amyfournier.com INSTAGRAM: @FitAmyTV FACEBOOK: Amy Fournier TWITTER: Tweetwithamy PODCAST: Awakening Aphrodite on iTunes and Spotify Amy Fournier is a former People-Pleaser turned Healthy Lifestyle Entrepreneur who specializes in developing self-awareness and total mind-body transformation. She is a fitness and health expert, host of the Awakening Aphrodite podcast, author, inspirational speaker, artist, international cover model and a powerhouse of inspiration for looking and feeling your best no matter what your age, background or ability. With over 30 years of experience in fitness, health and personal development, Amy's mission is to help YOU realize the power you have to control the way you look and feel and do it in a way that you enjoy and to optimize your ENERGY and life! Amy considers herself to be a student of life and a work in progress and most importantly, she also loves to nap and is a lucky Mom to cute little fur-baby, Charlotte.:)

Welcome back to Awakening Aphrodite! In this episode, I interviewed Greg Schmaus. Greg is the founder of Healing 4D, a Holistic Health Practitioner, Shamanic Energy Healer, and Massage Therapist. His professional journey began with his own healing, which led him to the CHEK Institute, studying Holistic Health and Corrective Exercise. Greg was then inspired to earn credentials as a Licensed Clinical Massage Therapist and Bodyworker through The Institute for Therapeutic Massage. Following his studies with ITM, he enrolled and completed The Four Winds Light Body School studying Shamanic Energy Medicine. Greg’s personal journey healing from various physical and mental health challenges is the foundation of each one of his coaching programs. With this foundation, Greg is able to coach and teach his students and clients from a place of authentic embodied experience. 1. Thoughts vs. Feelings: Understanding the language of the mind and body. 2. Why “Archetypes” are the root of everything: How these hidden aspects rule our choices. 3. Learning and Growing into Wholeness: The purpose behind our healing journey. Personal Power: The currency of our health. Timecodes 00:00 Intro 00:30 Intro to Greg Shmaus 05:02 Greg’s Story 08:36 Understanding Trauma 10:39 Trauma and The Nervous System 14:37 Living Through Trauma 16:55 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 21:22 Addiction & The 3 Fears 25:59 The Ego’s Effect On Healing 28:15 The Process of Healing OCD 37:06 Lessons From Zen Buddhism 40:32 People Who Resist Healing 44:20 Why Does Fear Of Death Exist? 47:54 Living In Balance 52:25 The Process of Self Healing OCD 1:04:14 Greg’s Closing Statement MORE ABOUT GREG: Private practice: healing4d.com Free 10 page guide: The Mental Health Blueprint healing4d.com/guide (In the process of building a 21 day mental health healing program called Healing the Mind A Journey to Wholeness) healing4d.com Instagram: 4d_healing Amy Fournier WEBSITE: http://amyfournier.com/ EMAIL: amy@amyfournier.com INSTAGRAM: @FitAmyTV FACEBOOK: Amy Fournier TWITTER: Tweetwithamy PODCAST: Awakening Aphrodite on iTunes and Spotify Amy Fournier is a former People-Pleaser turned Healthy Lifestyle Entrepreneur who specializes in developing self-awareness and total mind-body transformation. She is a fitness and health expert, host of the Awakening Aphrodite podcast, author, inspirational speaker, artist, international cover model and a powerhouse of inspiration for looking and feeling your best no matter what your age, background or ability. With over 30 years of experience in fitness, health and personal development, Amy's mission is to help YOU realize the power you have to control the way you look and feel and do it in a way that you enjoy and to optimize your ENERGY and life! Amy considers herself to be a student of life and a work in progress and most importantly, she also loves to nap and is a lucky Mom to cute little fur-baby, Charlotte.:)

Welcome back to Awakening Aphrodite! In this week's episode, I share 12 Ways To Curb Anxiety by Linda Esposito, LCSW, who is a psychotherapist specializing in stress management. I found Esposito's work and resonated with her holistic approach towards stress management and dealing with anxiety. My favorite tip she shared was #1 What Is A Different Way To Look At Your Situation? Write down these 12 tips to keep with you whenever anxiety rises and see which ones help you the most: 1. Memorize the Following Sentence: "What Is A Different Way Of Looking At My Situation?" 2. Walk or Take Your Dog Out 3. Drink of Lot of Water 4. Drop and Do 10 Push-Ups! 5. Think of Someone You Admire Who Looks At The Bright Side 6. Practice The Pomodoro Technique 7. Find A Mindful Activity to Ease Yourself Through Transitions 8. Clear Your Clutter 9. Read a Newspaper Instead of Watching The News or Going Online 10.  Focus On Reality 11. Make A Fun Plan With People That Are Good For Your Mental Health 12. Accept Your Anxiety Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 00:27 Welcome To Awakening Aphrodite 01:57 Linda Esposito on Anxiety 03:07 What Is A Different Way To Look At Your Situation 04:21 Movement and Walking 05:14 Hydration 06:16 Drop and Do 10 Push-Ups! 07:42 Think of Someone You Admire 09:46 The Pomodoro Technique 11:26 Find A Mindful Activity 12:59 Clear Your Clutter 14:39 Read A Newspaper 16:52 Focus On Reality 18:16 Make A Fun Plan 19:33 Accept Your Anxiety Amy Fournier WEBSITE: http://amyfournier.com/ EMAIL: amy@amyfournier.com INSTAGRAM: @FitAmyTV FACEBOOK: Amy Fournier TWITTER: Tweetwithamy PODCAST: Awakening Aphrodite on iTunes and Spotify Amy Fournier is a former People-Pleaser turned Healthy Lifestyle Entrepreneur who specializes in developing self-awareness and total mind-body transformation. She is a fitness and health expert, host of the Awakening Aphrodite podcast, author, inspirational speaker, artist, international cover model and a powerhouse of inspiration for looking and feeling your best no matter what your age, background or ability. With over 30 years of experience in fitness, health and personal development, Amy's mission is to help YOU realize the power you have to control the way you look and feel and do it in a way that you enjoy and to optimize your ENERGY and life! Amy considers herself to be a student of life and a work in progress and most importantly, she also loves to nap and is a lucky Mom to cute little fur-baby, Charlotte.:)

Welcome back to Awakening Aphrodite! In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Emma Teitel. We discuss how she became a therapist, her theory of the "New Female Psychology", Archetypes, subconscious programming and the mind-body connection. I ask Emma about the commonalities she's observed amongst her patients and what her advise is for men who are searching for ways to better support women and develop healthy and nurturing relationships with them. You will be inspired by Emma's message! I hope you enjoy this episode exploring the psychology and emotional health of women searching for fulfillment. Watch The Full Episode On YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJt5eLBIIQo&feature=youtu.be Emma Teitel, MA, LPC, SEP, is a psychotherapist, coach and women’s group facilitator committed to the empowerment of girls and women around the world. She specializes in depth and body-centered psychology and is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in the state of Colorado, a certified yoga instructor, a trained women’s group facilitator and a certified eating psychology coach. Emma believes that “What we do in the privacy of our minds as women is the single greatest determinant of our lives.” Timecodes: 00:00 Intro Awakening Aphrodite 00:27 Introduction To Emma Tietel 03:56 Emma’s Background 05:17 Becoming A Therapist 07:21 The New Female Psychology 11:04 The Mother Archetype 14:06 Subconscious Programming 16:35 Positive & Negative Self Talk 19:26 The Common Challenge Amongst Emma’s Clients 24:24 The Re-birth of Re-inventing Yourself 26:39 Amy’s Crisis 31:00 The Mind Body Connection 35:26 What We Know vs. What We Don’t Know 40:22 Emma’s Habits 43:40 A Message To Men 47:40 The Essence of Life 48:10 Emma’s Message 52:53 Resources For more on Emma, please check out her Women Today Podcast, and visit her website, www.emmateitel.comor @emmateitel on Instagram YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/FitAmyTV Amy Fournier's Website: https://amyfournier.com/ As Above So Below: Paths to Spiritual Renewal in Daily Life: https://www.amazon.com/As-Above-So-Below-Spiritual/dp/0874776597 EMAIL: amy@amyfournier.com INSTAGRAM: @FitAmyTV FACEBOOK: Amy Fournier TWITTER: Tweetwithamy

Watch The Full Episode On YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MioMqWKVFo0 In this episode, I discuss the monomyth of the Hero’s journey and how it is different from the Heroine’s Journey. You will learn the 8 stages of the Hero’s Journey - a term coined by Joseph Campbell. The Heroine’s Journey is beautifully illustrated by a passage from the book “As Above So Below: Paths to Spiritual Renewal in Daily Life” by Ronald S. Miller. This passage speaks to the challenges women face when tasked with fulfilling the typical Hero’s journey; and paints a new path for women to follow that leaves them feeling fully balanced and whole. If you’ve put aside your passion for integrating spirituality, creativity, intellect, sexuality and intuition into your life, this episode is for you! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:18 Stages of The Hero's Journey 04:17 The Heroine's Journey 14:06 Outro Resources: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/FitAmyTV Amy Fournier's Website: https://amyfournier.com/ As Above So Below: Paths to Spiritual Renewal in Daily Life: https://www.amazon.com/As-Above-So-Below-Spiritual/dp/0874776597 EMAIL: amy@amyfournier.com  INSTAGRAM: @FitAmyTV  FACEBOOK: Amy Fournier  TWITTER: Tweetwithamy 

Watch The Full Episode on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLtF9MwAkTc&feature=youtu.be Loretta G. Breuning, PhD, is the Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, East Bay. She is the author of many personal development books, including Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin and Endorphin Levels, The Science of Positivity and Anxiety: What Turns It On and Turns It Off. Our happy chemicals are not designed to flow all the time for no reason. They evolved to reward survival behavior. Don't think others are getting happy chemicals all the time-- they're not! Resources: Site  InnerMammalInstitute.org. Podcast happybrainpodcast.com Videos: YouHavePowerOverYourBrain.com FB LorettaBreuningPhD Tw @innermammal YT https://www.youtube.com/innermammalinstitute Insta @inner.mammal.inst LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorettabreuning/ *New book coming out in September: Status Games: Why We Play and How to Stop https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538144190/ Podcast: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/the-happy-brain/ Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome To Awakening Aphrodite 00:27 Introduction 04:03 The Beginning of Loretta’s Journey 05:54 Leaving Academia 07:55 Researching Social Behavior in Mammals 13:09 Consciousness of Mortality in Animals 15:02 What Are Happy Chemicals? 21:04 Addiction To Social Media 23:47 Hormones vs. Neurotransmitters 28:57 What Are Endorphins 33:06 The Perception of The Happiness in Others 36:30 Confirmation Bias 39:27 The Formation of Myelinated Neurons 44:02 Rewiring Neural Pathways 49:04 Why Relationships Become Stagnant 51:14 The Unhappy Chemical 55:49 Social Comparison 57:27 Loretta’s Upcoming Projects Thanks for listening to Awakening Aphrodite!

In this weeks episode of Awakening Aphrodite, I cover Part 8 of my 10-part series: Foundations in Fitness Fat Loss Guide. A common misconception in the weight loss industry is that exercise is the #1 way to lose fat...that is not true! In this episode, you will learn the top 10 reasons why exercise is beneficial despite the misconception that it will solely help you lose that extra weight. You will learn the importance of stress management in relation to exercise and how to program a holistic exercise routine so that you can intuitively provide your body with the correct amount of exercise for your schedule. If you are looking to master the 10-Part series you can access the guide here: http://amyfournier.com/product/10-key-components-of-holistic-fitness-and-fat-loss/ Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzTlYzfgFys I hope you LOVE this episode and if you haven't already please subscribe to the show and go back and listen to Part 1-7 in this series! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 1:05 Summary Of Tips 1-7 3:47 Foundations Tip 8: Exercise 6:04 Motivation 7:39 Balance & Customized Activity 11:17 Exercise As A Drug 16:08 Stress and Exercise 21:43 Signs Of Adrenal Fatigue 25:24 The Components of Holistic Exercise 33:39 A Typical Week In The Gym 39:36 10 Reasons Exercise Won’t Change Your Weight But Will Help Your Life Mentions: Tim Ferris Podcast: https://tim.blog/podcast/ 4 Hour Work Week: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20 The Foundations & Fitness Fat Loss Guide: http://amyfournier.com/product/10-key-components-of-holistic-fitness-and-fat-loss/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/FitAmyTV Amy Fournier's Website: https://amyfournier.com/

Welcome back to Awakening Aphrodite! Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Rosanne Grace. Rosanne Grace is a Metaphysical Intuitive Coach who specializes in getting to the root cause of her clients’ mental, emotional and spiritual interruptions, compromised narratives and disruptive programs in order to be cleared. She considers herself a conduit- introducing elevated states of awareness that activates a client's connection to their higher self, inner child, divine intelligence and their true source consciousness. She is committed to facilitating the deepest, easiest and most graceful healing and integration possible. In this episode we discussed soul integration through access of the inner child, multidimensional healing, the higher self and the role of ego, fear of abandonment, karmic healing and MUCH MORE!  Topics discussed: - Soul integration through inner child - Multidimensional healing - Higher self and role of the Ego - The Fear of Abandonment - Karmic healing - The strength of vulnerability - Fear as an addiction - Introspection as the feminine essence - Victimization and the true essence of what souls want to do: Play! ;) Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite 00:27 Introduction 03:15 Rosanne Grace 03:40 What is a metaphysical coach 07:13 The Ego vs. the inner child 18:02 The awakened 25:17 What is the inner child 28:48 The Illusion of separation 32:43 Soul recovery work & healing 39:14 Past life issues and karma 44:37 The external world as your perception 47:11 How to protect yourself against negative energies 49:52 Working with right vs. left brain clients 53:56 A Session with Rosanne Grace 1:00 Balancing masculine and feminine energy 1:09 How to connect to your inner child 1:21 Distress and internal healing If you would like to work with Rosanne Grace her website: Website: Rosannegrace.com Instagram: Instagram.com/Rosanne.Grace YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCezghGaFF5dwCZqdhXhVb6g If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the show and stay updated on new content by visiting the links below: Learn More About Amy Fournier: www.amyfournier.com Awakening Aphrodite Podcast on iTunes and Spotify Instagram: @FitAmyTV YouTube: FitAmyTV Facebook: Amy Fournier amy@amyfournier.com     Online Workouts

Welcome back to Awakening Aphrodite! In this week’s solo episode, Amy Fournier discusses the essential steps of awakening your feminine life force energy and embracing creativity and self love back into your life. Amy shares her 4-step process to Awaken the Aphrodite energy inside all of us and leaves you with actionable ideas and exercises that will change the way you look at yourself every day. Listen to the end to learn tips on: aging in a healthy and loving way, the difference between sexuality and sex, common functions and blockages of the 2nd chakra, the power of your mind and the recurring theme of self-gratification and appreciation for being alive! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Welcome To The Show 04:40 Life Force Energy & Sexuality 07:29 Your 2nd Chakra 08:32 Aging and Sexuality 13:15 Imbalance and Libido 13:37 Life Force Chemicals 16:12 Sexuality vs. Sex 17:06 The Aging Remedy 18:11 Creative Desire 20:32 The Power of Your Mind 23:11 Self Gratification 26:19 Facial Skin Health 27:43 Aging and Sex 28:50 How To Awaken Your Life Force in 4 Steps 33:00 Get To Know Your Anatomy 38:35 Take Back Your Power 45:36 Awareness of Self-Judgement Learn More About Amy Fournier: www.amyfournier.com Awakening Aphrodite Podcast on iTunes and Spotify Instagram: @FitAmyTV YouTube: FitAmyTV Facebook: Amy Fournier amy@amyfournier.com   Online Workouts