Awakening Aphrodite

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

Welcome back to Awakening Aphrodite, In this episode Amy Fournier shares a passage describing the Golden Rule: “To do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” This passage is taken from the book: As Above So Below: Paths to Spiritual Renewal in Daily Life by Ronald S Miller - An exploration of spirituality discusses finding the extraordinary in the ordinary, the Western spiritual tradition, transpersonal psychology, shamanism, mythology, feminine spirituality, and more. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 The Golden Rule Of Hinduism 01:04 The golden Rule of Buddhism 01:13 The Golden Rule Of Confucianism 01:24 The Golden Rule Of Daoism 01:50 The Golden Rule Of Zoroastrianism 02:15 The Golden Rule Of Judaism 02:31 The Golden Rule Of Christianity 02:45 The Golden Rule Of Greek Philosophy 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 episode I spoke with Maria Wheatley. Maria is a second-generation dowser who is a leading authority on the geodetic system of earth energies. She was taught how to decode and divine the land by her late father, Dennis Wheatley, who was considered to be one of the UKs top Master Dowsers. Maria leads sacred site tours and dowsing tours - small groups, private 1-2-1, or larger groups are all welcome to sites such as Stonehenge, Avebury, Glastonbury, Ireland, Scotland, France, Egypt with Kerry Cassidy, Malta and Prague In this episode, you will learn practical tips that will help you connect to your feminine life force. We discuss what we can all learn from sacred sites, how to detect earth energies, the science of earth divination and how to harmonize our lives with it. I ask Maria how to tap into the electromagnetic field of the earth and how it can change our physical body. We discuss and define alchemy and the history of magic. If you're fascinated by ancient power spots, temples, pyramids and culture this episode is for you!  00:00 Introduction 5:13 Our World: Gaia 6:29 How To Find Natural Energies 9:27 What Is Geomancy? 11:33 How To Optimize Your Environment 13:56 Does Dowsing Really Work? 17:18 Using Electricity To Analyze Dowsing 19:21 Ancient Cultures and Power Spots 23:47 What Happened To The Long Skulled People? 28:10 Feminine Sacred Sites 34:07 The Power of Sacred Sites in Jerusalem 36:22 The Power of Egypt 39:15 The Power Days Of The Year 50:39 How To Ground Yourself and Optimize You Current State 53:22 The Nature Of Cyclical Energy 56:53 5G Service Provider 58:19 Earth’s Message To Her People 1:00:00 Masculine and Feminine Pendulums 1:03:00 Esoteric Definitions 1:05:33 Closing Statements & Resources Resources: Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I111VoOI_Nw Visit Maria Wheatley's Website: https://www.mariawheatley.com/ Book A Tour with Maria Wheatley: https://theaveburyexperience.co.uk/ Learn More About Your Host, Amy Fournier: https://amyfournier.com/

In this weeks episode, I share a passage from one of my all time favorite books - Evolution of Goddess: A Modern Girl's Guide to Activating Your Feminine Superpowers. If any of these affirmations speak to you, I recommend writing them down and memorizing them! Incorporate them into your life by bringing them into your daily awareness or creating art or drawing inspiration from them. Episode Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:31 Mantras Here is more information on the book: Evolution of Goddess: Evolution of Goddess is a practical introduction to the goddess realm, digging up the histories of long-forgotten myths of goddesses of love, war, death, the sun, the moon, and more. With this clear-eyed and spirited book, you can finally become familiarized with goddesses from a wide range of cultures throughout history, including the mermaids of the Atlantic, the empresses of ancient Egypt, the wise women of the Middle Ages, right up to the modern-day goddesses who walk amongst us today as humble light workers, educating and inspiring.  Through a goddess assessment, you’ll uncover your own goddess archetype and be given rituals, meditations, and exercises to tap and embolden your own feminine superpowers. Imbue your life with healing, invigorating goddess energy, and discover ways to harness your new empowerment to improve the world. Now is the time to reconnect with the strength and holistic spirituality of our ancestors—to trace the evolution of the Goddess. Subscribe to FitAmyTV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FitAmyTV Thank you for listening to Awakening Aphrodite! Can't wait to share more with you next week!

Welcome back to Awakening Aphrodite! In this episode, I share a recent interview I had from the RDO Podcast. In this episode, I discuss: my extensive background in Health & Fitness, my journey inward towards understanding myself, the importance of masculine and feminine energy, how to find your authentic self, stress and rapid aging, the beauty of loving yourself, values and the necessity of creating personal and professional boundaries. I hope you enjoy the episode! Episode timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:57 Who Is Amy Fournier 03:49 The Concept Of Masculine and Feminine 11:31 How To Find Authenticity 18:40 Why People Don’t Do What They Love 21:26 Stress and Rapid Aging 26:29 The Big First Step Towards Changing 27:53 The Fear Of The Unknown 29:48 Love Yourself More 31:15 Metamorphosis and Re-Birth 33:57 Personal Things Amy Values 41:57 The Benefits Of Meditation 45:21 Setting Up Boundaries 48:44 Final Message WEBSITE: https://amyfournier.com/ SEE MY RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: https://amyfournier.com/amy-products/ JOIN MY EMAIL LIST and get my free eBook with 3 of my top lifestyle tips: http://amyfournier.com/landing/ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/FitAmyTV

In this solo episode of Awakening Aphrodite, I discuss Part 7 of my 10 part Foundations in Fitness Fat Loss Guide: Regulating Your Circadian Rhythms, Electromagnetic Biofields and Finding Inner Balance Through Nature. I summarize the previous lessons and introduce the importance of understanding that you are your environment and I answer the question:  How do I design my life so I can be healthy but still a part of modern culture?  And I share the importance and benefits of getting natural light and connecting to the earth everyday! 00:00 Intro 00:30 Introduction To Part 7 03:46 Summary of Episode 4 The Importance of Keeping A Journal 04:23 Summary of Episode 6 The Hunger Scale 04:50 Summary of Episode 12 The Importance of Water 05:21 Summary of Episode 15 Time Restricted Eating 06:22 Summary of Episode 20 Unhealthy Foods 6:51 Summary of Episode 30 The Importance Of Sleep 7:44 Introduction to Part 7 10:00 We Are Creatures of Our Own Environment 12:14 The Importance of Electromagnetic Fields 12:47 What Are Circadian Rhythms and How Do They Work 16:50 How To Design Our Life For Health 17:30 The Importance Of Getting Natural Light Everyday 21:36 The Importance Of Connecting To The Earth 26:06 Summary of Part 7 Mentions: Foundations in Fitness Fat Loss Guide: http://amyfournier.com/product/10-key-components-of-holistic-fitness-and-fat-loss/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/FitAmyTV

My guest today is Ari  Honarvar.  Ari has quite a story. She grew up in the Iran-Iraq war where there were many moments of heartbreak, fear and uncertainty but she found that inside each difficult moment, there was a gem waiting to be discovered. She is the founder of Rumi With A View, dedicated to building  music and poetry bridges across war-torn and conflict-ridden borders. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, Teen Vogue, Washington Post, Vice, and elsewhere and she is the author of the oracle card set and book, RUMI'S GIFT and her  debut novel, A GIRL CALLED RUMI, is forthcoming in September 2021.  She lives in San Diego, CA. U.S.A. SOME OF THE THINGS WE DISCUSS: - Transmuting suffering into service - Finding the joy and gem among suffering - How to understand and FEEL poetry  - Connecting to your soul and the subtleties of life, beauty and pleasure - The true meaning of the Myth of Narcissus - Advice for parents: "Don't make your child's life hard by making it easy." - How to stay connected to others while being restricted - The power of tradition and rituals to preserve internal and external bonds - "What's enjoyable is sustainable." TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 3:54 The Story Of Ari Honarvar 10:09 Poetry As A Way To Heal 14:35 Surviving The Iraq vs Iran War as A Kid 16: 50 What is a Hijab and what does it mean 19:40 How To Find Humor During War 23:43 The Importance Of Trust 29:26 Who Is Rumi? 37:32 How To Activate The Poet Inside Of You 42:44 How To Deal With Pain 46:19 Narcissism 47:48 Parenting Advice 49:37 A Message To Americans WATCH THIS EPISODE ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FitAmyTV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcat5n2K_71BCVp8pkeXk9g TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ARI: www.rumiwithaview.com IG: @rumiwithaview Twitter: @rumiwithview Enjoy and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and rate and review the show before you go! Thank you so much Amy www.amyfournier.com Awakening Aphrodite Podcast on iTunes and Spotify @FitAmyTV on Instagram Fit Amy TV on YouTube Amy Fournier on FB amy@amyfournier.com Online Workouts