Awakening Aphrodite

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...

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 re...

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...

Do you long to feel fulfilled, embodied and saturated with the simplicity of the present moment? What with all the distractions, stress and rush of everyday life, being truly present can feel like an impossible feat. The medicine for this disconnection, however, may be simpler than you think! These mini Fast Friday episodes are all about giving you that little spark of light and inspiration to mot...

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 ye...

"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 publish...

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...

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 h...

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 qualiti...

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 t...

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 s...

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 ki...

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 t...

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 historical...

Finding skincare products that align with my mission, values, feelings and philosophy is an exquisitely challenging task. There are countless obstacles in the way of connecting with products that are nontoxic, ethically sourced and that satisfy my body and soul. In the rare chance that I DO come across someone like Hanna Mehrabani and her small business, Seeb and Solace it is a true god-given bles...

You’ve probably heard that psychedelics, regressive hypnotherapy and even "shadow work" can help access and heal deep layers of the unconscious, but did you also know that we can do the same thing just by breathing ?! Sounds crazy, right? Don't get me wrong, this isn't just any type of breathing, but done with the right methodology, focus, set and setting, breath work can have amazing and long las...

Ladies…what is the first thing you do when you get home after a long day? First, you probably take off your shoes, and secondly… you remove your bra, right? Whew! What a relief!  That is your body communicating with you! We put up with minor discomforts all day long to be "socially acceptable," and yet the source of this particular minor discomfort (the bra!) may be causing us undue harm in t...

Where does unwavering self-confidence end and narcissism begin? Have you ever worried that acting confidently from a place of unconditional self-love may be mistaken for narcissism? Is there an alternative explanation for the conventional and toxic “narcissism” of the West? I find the gift of having a unique perspective to be especially rich when we consider different cultures’ interpretations of...

Hey, we all feel better when we go out in the warm, bright sunshine, don’t we? Have you ever been stuck inside or been in stormy weather for days when all of a sudden, BOOM, that big beautiful sun came out? And you stepped into that fresh air and felt the sunlight warm your mind, body and spirit? Well, GUESS WHAT? It’s not just your imagination! There is a real physiological and biochemical r...

What does it mean to feel like “yourself”? Are you energetic? Joyful? Do you love to wear certain colors or repeat specific phrases? Did you know that there is an orchestra of miniscule compounds flowing from your organs and glands and through your bloodstream that together create this beautiful dynamic art piece you call “yourself”? Well, these little reality-weavers are called HORMONES! The topi...

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 h...

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 r...

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 Certif...

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...

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 fa...