Awakening Aphrodite

What does it mean to follow your bliss? 

Do you know anyone who has embodied this principle throughout their entire life?

My guest today, Dr. Fred Provenza, has followed his heart since he began to talk. This episode explores the soul-driven decisions that brought Fred to his current position as professor emeritus of Behavioral Ecology in the Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University. Fred also shares key realizations he came to through research on animal and plant behaviors, his experiences through cancer diagnosis and treatment, and we discuss how our choices, relationships and environment influence our genetics to create our sense of self.

Fred is now directing an award-winning research group that pioneered an understanding of how learning influences foraging behavior and how behavior links soil, plants, herbivores, and humans. That work culminated in a program called BEHAVE, which was active from 2000-2010. BEHAVE was an international network of scientists, ranchers, farmers, and land managers committed to integrating behavioral principles with local knowledge to enhance environmental, economic, and cultural values of rural and urban communities. He is the author of three books, including "Nourishment: What Animals Can Teach Us About Rediscovering Our Nutritional Wisdom" and "Foraging Behavior: Managing to Survive in a World of Change; and The Art & Science of Shepherding: Tapping the Wisdom of French Herders" (co-author with Michel Meuret). He has published over 300 research papers in a wide variety of scientific journals and been an invited speaker at well over 500 conferences. The many awards he received for research, teaching, and mentoring are the creativity that flowed from warm professional and personal relationships with over 75 graduate students, post-doctoral students, visiting scientists, and colleagues during the past 45 years.

TIME STAMPS

0:08:56 Follow Your Bliss

0:15:18 Cultural Overriding Of Individuality

0:19:19 The Chariot Metaphor

0:23:36 Following Your Heart

0:28:41 Sytcro-Destinies

0:40:25 “Biochemical Individuality” By Roger Williams

0:48:26 Epigenetic Study Results

0:52:52 On Hugging

0:58:21 Khalil Gibran The Prophet

1:02:31 All Animals Self-Medicate

1:06:54 All Life Is Sacred

1:10:27 The Resilience Of Plants

1:17:47 If Man Made It, Don’t Eat It

1:26:01 Dr. Provenza's Experience With Cancer

1:33:23 "The Power Of Now" By Eckart Tolle 

1:46:06 How To Find Fred

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You were born to receive.

But why is the act of receiving discouraged by our culture? What happened to that childhood thrill of receiving gifts, for example?

Now that we are grown, accepting compliments, gifts or even a small favor can feel wrong if immediate reciprocation is not provided. When was the last time you answered a compliment with a simple, “thank you!” without quickly scrambling to find something kind to say about the other person? Self-sacrifice is normalized, and even encouraged in our culture. Messages such as, “give it everything you’ve got!” and “others come first!” are rampant in the collective subconscious. 

I believe that receiving is an act that stems from the feminine archetype. Do you struggle to harmonize your inner polarities of masculine and feminine energy? If this is the case for you, you may also notice an imbalance in your habits of giving and receiving.

In today’s Fast Friday episode, I will read to you from Dr. Christiane Northrup’s essential book, “Making Life Easy: A Simple Guide To A Divinely Inspired Life,” in which she discusses ways we may begin to build back the lost habit of receiving.

We must receive to give, and give to receive. This is the law of giving and receiving.

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What is the true nature of the universe beyond the senses?

What is sex magic, and how can we enter such elevated states of consciousness?

Today I am so excited to present you with American UFOlogist, occultist and celebrated author, Allen Greenfield. Allen has made appearances on countless podcasts and documentaries, including a feature on Gaia TV. He has also published many books, including the famous "The Complete Secret Cipher of the Ufonauts" and the main book we focus on in this episode, "The Grail Within." Stay tuned for his upcoming book, "The Black Lodge," which I can't wait to hear more about!

In this episode we discuss the secret societies of ancient civilizations and ways that we can transcend our human bodies to achieve higher states of consciousness. Allen shares a brief history of his research and participation in the occult realms that are becoming closer and closer to the mainstream consciousness of our strange modern time. Allen also talks about the value of mystery schools, what to avoid when seeking a mystery school, and his personal experiences with sex magic and the powers of intention. 

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00:07:58 A Sustained Passion For Life

00:11:29 Allen’s Essential Message

00:16:36 History Of Involvement

00:21:53 Tarot Readings

00:29:18 Mystery Schools

00:32:08 What Is The Holy Grail?

00:35:49 The Grand “What’s-It”

00:37:29 Sex Magic

00:46:22 Elevated Emotion

00:48:22 Clarity Of Intention

00:49:47 Orgasmically Dysfunctional

01:02:19 Amy’s Favorite Books From Allen G

01:03:07 Allen’s Resources

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How would you define the sacred polarities of masculinity and femininity?

How do the light and shadow characteristics of these intrinsic energies play into our daily lives and shape our modern culture?

These are just two of the many aspects of duality that we ponder in this week's special episode, featuring 7 of my favorite holistic coaches, healers, colleagues and friends. I am BEYOND excited to share this discussion with you with the hopes that it sparks introspection, inspiration and perhaps a deeper curiosity and reverence for the archetypal patterns that both challenge and support our collective human development.

*THIS IS PART 1 of a 2-PART SERIES: Be sure to catch the rest of the conversation on Part 2!;)

ALLISON PELOT is a wellness coach, podcast host, recording artist and the author of Amazon best seller, Finally Thriving, your empowered guide to wellness. Learn more about Allison on Episodes 97, 82 and 62 of the Awakening Aphrodite Podcast.

JOSH TRENT is the Founder of Wellness Force Media, host of the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast and the creator of the BREATHE: Breath & Wellness Program. Learn more about Josh at https://wellnessforce.com.

NICOLE DEVANEY is a holistic health practitioner, herbalist, self-proclaimed modern witch and instructor for the CHEK Institute. Learn more about Nicole on Episode 90 of the Awakening Aphrodite Podcast.

SARA GUSTAFSON is a CHEK Practitioner, instructor, and a research analyst in the fields of exercise and health sciences. Learn more about Sara on Episodes 64 and 65 of the Awakening Aphrodite Podcast.

NATHAN RILEY, MD is an allopathic MD specializing in palliative care, OBGYN and Anthroposophical medicine who is popularly known as The Holistic OBGYN. Learn more about Dr. Nathan on Episodes 89 and 122 of the Awakening Aphrodite Podcast.

ALEKS RYBCHINSKY is one of the youngest professionals to ever reach a Level 4 training in the prestigious CHEK institute and he has worked in holistic health for 12 years. Learn more about Aleks on Episode 91 of the Awakening Aphrodite Podcast.

RYAN SPRAGUE is an expert on holistic cannabis use, a podcast host at This One Time on Psychedelics and the founder and co-owner of Highly Optimized and the Highly Optimized Podcast. Learn more about Ryan on Episodes 94, 103 and 94 of the Awakening Aphrodite Podcast.

TIME STAMPS

00:06:39 How Would You Define The Sacred Polarities?

00:34:20 Toxic Masculinity

00:40:20 Anima And Animus

00:56:21 What Does It Mean To Be Grounded?

00:59:46 Masculine Feminine Metaphors

01:05:48 Emasculation And The Media

01:13:07 The “Us And Them” Illusion

01:23:13 Redefining Toxic Masculinity

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Welcome back to our bi-monthly Fast Friday conversation! These mini episodes are meant to supply you with some quick tips, inspiration and motivation to support you throughout your week. 

Today we are talking about mental health.

Mental health is imperative to our physical and social wellness. For many, spiritual, emotional and mental wellness undergo turbulence around the holiday season. It isn't uncommon to feel a bit nostalgic and blue around these hyped-up, darker and chillier times. 

According to Mental Health America's 2022 rather grim report, 19.86% of American adults are experiencing a mental illness. That equates to nearly 50 million Americans. The estimated number of adults with serious suicidal thoughts is over 11.4 million—an increase of 664,000 compared to last year’s results.

So... how the heck do we get back on track here? In fact, what does it really mean to be mentally "well" these days?

I recently tuned into Zach Bush MD's webinar on mental health, which provided essential tips for nourishing your emotional self. I jotted down some notes on the points that resonated with me with the hopes of sharing some ideas with YOU. In this episode, you'll hear my thoughts on Zach Bush's following tips for mental wellness:

Sending love and peaceful well-wishes to you and yours this holiday season.

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What forces are at play when we talk about LOVE?

What is the nature of human eroticism and sexual fantasy, and how have these evolved across time and cultures?

Welcome to a discussion on one of my FAVORITE topics. This episode dives deeply into the magnetic interplay between masculine and feminine energies that lie at the core of human culture and existence. And who better to discuss with than the one Dr. Keith Witt, licensed integral psychologist and sex therapist? Dr. Keith has practiced psychotherapy for over 40 years and is the author of many popular books on love, including Loving Completely: A Five Star Practice for Creating Great Relationships. I just love having Dr. Keith Witt on this show. If you do too, you might want to check out his first feature on Awakening Aphrodite, Episode 130!

In today's discussion, we talk about the erotic polarities and how being true to the feminine essence demands high prioritization of self care. As you will hear from Dr. Keith, the Divine Feminine naturally radiates her powerful essence and has the power to project or withdraw her energy at will. Caring for Her supports this radiance, which in turn nourishes the Divine Masculine. Dr. Keith also talks about key characteristics of happy people and what they do and how having strong, energetic and emotional boundaries is critical for the Feminine. We also discuss the importance of trust, empathy and emotional flexibility. 

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00:05:33 See Episode 130 with Dr. Keith

00:08:19 David Deida

00:10:35 The Energies Of The Masculine And Feminine

00:14:17 Erotic And Energetic Polarities

00:19:52 The Culture And Sexuality

00:24:21 Making Love Is More Than Sex

00:28:51 Meredith L. Chivers’s Arousal Systems

00:32:18 An Evolutionary Theory Of Feminine Arousal

00:42:44 Feminine Radiance

00:46:33 Leadership And Femininity

00:55:49 The Transition Of Parenthood

01:01:02 The Definition Of A Healthy Person

01:03:08 Regulating Emotion

01:10:19 Evolution Of The Energetic Polarities

01:16:46 Feminine Boundaries

01:29:46 Where To Find Keith 

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Are you interested in walking the path of the sacred feminine?

Would you like to know more about the difference between history and herstory and how the Sacred Feminine shows up in our current culture?

Well, you're going to love today's guest, Liz Childs Kelly, a writer, award-winning researcher, educator, community builder, and host of the popular Home to Her podcast, which is dedicated to amplifying the voices of the Sacred Feminine. She is also the author of the new book, Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine. Her writing has been featured in a variety of publications, including Forbes, Mashable, Rebelle Society, Human Parts (a Medium publication), and Braided Way, as well as the Girl God Books anthology Just as I am: Hymns Affirming the Divine Female. An initiated priestess in the 13 Moons lineage, she also holds certifications in Reiki, as well as Vinyasa and Yin Yoga.  Liz lives in rural Virginia with her family, and can often be found exploring the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains or wandering the woods behind her home. 

I absolutely love including Liz’s unique, special perspective on Awakening Aphrodite. In fact, she's been on the show before! You might want to check out Episode 70, which is about connecting to your Sacred Feminine through indigenous wisdom and transcending the traditional patriarchal career path. We discuss Liz's backstory there as well, so you might want to check that out to find out more.

In this episode, we talk about surrendering to the creative mission versus "pushing the river," per say. This flexibility and openness to all possibilities perfectly describes Liz's process of writing and publishing her new book, which you'll hear a lot more about throughout our conversation. We talk about the moon cycle and prayer practices, the archetype of the muse and the spiritual power of imagination. And, we talk about how the Sacred Feminine is not the same for everyone. Just like everything in life, right? And lastly, Liz shares tips to start walking the path of the Sacred Feminine yourself. And I'll give you a little hint. You might want to start paying attention to your heart's desires :)

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0:07:46 A Life of its Own

0:15:49 A Walk Along The Feminine Path

0:26:42 The Spiritual Ascent Company

0:27:36 The Muse

0:34:58 Herstory

0:38:35 The Practices That Support Us

0:42:22 The Imaginative Work

0:56:39 The Sacred Feminine In Our World

1:02:48 The Diversity of our Experience

1:06:24 How to Integrate the Sacred Feminine in Your Life

1:23:53 See Episode 70

1:25:32 Sacred Feminine Rage

1:29:42 The Cover of Liz's New Book

1:31:24 Arla Patch, the Artist

1:33:13 Liz's Book, Podcast & More!

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Life supports me in every possible way.

What matters is how I choose to react, and what I choose to believe about myself.

Louise Hay was a legendary motivational author and creator of paradigm-shaking affirmations that offer her readers an accessible path to vibrant wellness in mind, body and spirit. 

Her work has been very personally impactful to me and I have many of her books on my shelves, including You Can Heal Your Life, Heart Thoughts: A Treasury of Inner Wisdom, and Embrace Your Power. 

Today I will share with you some of my favorite Louise Hay affirmations. Feel free to sit back and relax- you don't need to do anything but soak in these words. And maybe have a pen nearby just in case you'd like to jot down any affirmations that particularly stand out to you!

Please share with your loved ones, friends or anyone who comes to mind during this episode! 

Positivity has a ripple effect, and every gift you share creates countless waves throughout our world (and perhaps beyond, who knows!). The point is, we’re all in this together, and the more people we can get on this frequency of good feeling, positive vibration, healthy mind body spirit, the better this place will be for all creatures.

Sending peace to you this holiday season :)

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Do you feel like you have a Soul or Sacred Contract with someone, or even with YOURSELF?! Or maybe you often feel like you sabotage yourself or are stuck in subconscious patterns that keep repeating throughout your life. You're not alone!

Well, you're going to love today's show, because we get deep into the subconscious landscape and the archetype characters that reside there. My fantastic (and repeat!) guest is Greg Schmaus. Greg is the CEO of Healing 4D, a Holistic Health Practitioner, Shamanic Energy Healer, and Massage Therapist. To hear more Greg and an insightful discussion about mental and emotional fitness as well as help with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), check out Episode 49.

Greg has studied extensively with Caroline Myss, a pioneer and a giant in the field of archetypes. Caroline developed something called an archetype wheel, which involves your unique individual 12 archetypes and how they are, what their relationship is like with each other. In this episode, Greg actually casted my wheel, and as usual, I share my personal, subconscious, deep and often humiliating, vulnerable stuff with you all. So... if you wanted an insight into the subconscious mind of Amy Fournier, well, here you go. Carte blanche! ;)

Book a session with Greg to cast your Archetype Wheel at healing4d.com/programs! Greg also offers a 21 day online program, which you can find here: healing4d.com/htm. Greg has offered these opportunities to my audience at a 20% discount, which you can redeem with code AMY20.

To download the free Archetype Wheel that Greg is referencing, visit: https://www.myss.com/free-resources/sacred-contracts-and-your-archetypes/the-archetypal-wheel.

We hope you enjoy this episode and take Greg up on his generous offer! And, if you feel so inclined, I would LOVE to read your review of this podcast. It is my heart-project, and your feedback and support mean more than you know :)

TIME STAMPS

00:07:44 Episode 49 With Greg Schmaus

00:10:31 What Is An Archetype?

00:17:59 The Positive Aspects Of Dark Archetypes

00:22:21 The Four Universal Archetypes

00:35:11 Survival Instincts And Archetypes

00:39:00 The Twelve Houses Of The Zodiac

00:43:46 The Natal Wheel

00:50:12 The Gifts Of The Child Archetype

00:57:13 Casting Your Wheel

01:02:30 Oppositions Of The Wheel

01:07:24 The Saboteur

01:15:52 Amy’s Survival Archetypes

01:21:31 The Prostitute Archetype

01:34:01 The Home And Family Of The 4th House

01:40:40 The Goddess In Amy’s Chart

01:46:45 How To Apply The Wheel To Your Daily Life

01:50:22 Greg’s Resources, Offerings And Your Special Discount!

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Have you ever met a real life High Priestess?

Well, you’re in for a treat! Jenna Longmire, my guest today, is a soulful and highly accomplished being. Not only is she a singer and songwriter, but she's a healer, a writer, an ordained minister, a licensed psychotherapist and the founder of the Tree of Life Mystery School. Jenna has spent her life seeking the ways of the great mystery and the source of human suffering. She writes about the divine, feminine and spiritual awakening in her songs, memoir and her mystery school curriculum. Jenna has studied energetic, shamanic and somatic healing modalities and has explored the divine, feminine and feminist spirituality for over 25 years. After spending many years in private practice as a healer and a psychotherapist, Jenna is ready to share her budding online mystery school and her healing gifts, as well as her sacred roots of music with the world that she feels is in crisis.

In this episode, we discuss the answers of many deep questions. What are women's mysteries? What is the divine feminine and how did they come together? What is somatic alchemy and how can we integrate our soul in all of who we are in our daily lives? What are some of the issues that today's women are dealing with? What are some of their struggles and what are some of their triumphs after going through a woman's mystery school like Jenna's? And what kind of person even goes to a mystery school? How do you know if you might be interested in such a thing? Jenna shares her rituals and intentions as a high priestess and refers to self-care as a necessary foundation from which to serve others.

If you are interested in treating your soul to a 1 hour session with High Priestess Jenna, mention Awakening Aphrodite and she will gift you with a discount of $50. Visit Jenna's beautiful website at www.treeoflifemysteryschool.com to view her mystery school and more offerings!

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0:06:57 Jenna’s Mystery School

0:09:12 The Divine Feminine Path

0:11:19 What Is A Mystery School?

0:18:50 Who Attends Mystery Schools?

0:23:01 The Wounded Mother Pattern

0:32:49 Justification Of Self-Care

0:34:16 What Is A Priestess?

0:37:56 How Do You Embody Your Devotion?

0:42:51 The Call To Priestesshood

0:47:39 What Does It Mean To Be A Woman?

0:51:05 No Role Models

0:55:58 Cultivating The Feminine Essence In You

1:04:37 Immanence And Spiritual Embodiment

1:08:46 Resources For You

1:11:23 Your Session With Jenna

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