The Amy Edwards Show

Jessica Smith, author of “21 Days to Feeling Gorgeous,” joins us today to talk about truly getting to a place of feeling love for ourselves. How do we do that in a world of challenges, competition, social media, beauty culture, and so much more? Jessica has spent years honing her practices of self-love, and we go deep into manifestation, what we are putting out into the world and vibrating, why sh...

Erick Godsey steps in today to give us all that feels— and by that, I mean tapping into our bodies and somatic selves to do some real work on trauma. Erick is a master at understanding that we all have stories we tell ourselves and power to use those to foster healing. We go into, among many things: “repressed” memories, how our animal bodies respond to trauma, what healing really is and how we ca...

Ready to “gravitationally create”? I mean, who isn’t? This is one of my most favorite conversations I’ve had since I started podcasting in 2014. Sky King, founder of ModernStoa.co, is an expert in the podcast field and podcast marketing, and understands what gets heard. He’s an early adapter, ultra-curious, and interesting as hell. Sky gets very vulnerable about trauma in his past and how he trans...

Addie Broyles comes in today to take the mystery out of tarot and also provide her codependency expertise. I had a codependency fog descend in my own life just this week, and I needed help, and what a gift her knowledge provides. She explains that, and then takes it all further by providing tarot readings with a focus on grief and codependency. She explains a lot about understanding tarot for anyo...

Are you ready to listen? How good a listener ARE you? This week, I had all things listening come up for me: whether from COVID or hapé ceremony or from a disagreement with my partner. I recognize the irony of talking about listening, but maybe we can use the study and practice of getting really quiet to make us better speakers and more clear in our purpose and message. I studied the four types of...

This week, I realize that I have gotten what I have asked for— ways to be kinder to my body and appreciate this physical experience more deeply. I went into a k-hole, got covid, and did ice baths. It was a lot! I had to shift how I have been relating and thinking about my physicality, and maybe you can too.   In the interview, this week, get ready to have your mind blown, reassembled, and then blo...

I continue on my physical exploration of being kinder to my body this week and talk about what I discovered after letting it all hang out in public and more in Costa Rica and how that affected me. I am working on being nicer to myself, and we can with small steps.   And speaking of small steps! I’m joined this episode by the totally amazing Adrienne Jezick, cold coach (yes, you read that right— sh...

Meg Sylvester joins for a talk about her pivotal shift in finding her purpose, body positivity (listen as I share a ton about that personally too- click HERE for this week’s newsletter that has one of the photos I was talking about in the episode!), lessons from “nada” Ayahuasca journeys, and much more. She has brilliant wisdom to share with us all, so don’t miss this conversation! More on Meg HER...

Marina Pirkle joins today to talk about grief and how we can find the tools we need to deal with it when it arises in all its overwhelmingness. This episode is for everyone, as we all process grief at one time or another. Marina shares about her very dark time of learning about grief and almost taking her own life in the shock that was the aftermath of the death of her sister, who was also a daugh...

This week's guest is Undefeated MMA World Champion and the most accomplished American to ever compete in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Rafael Lovato Jr. Rafael is brilliant, eloquent and a focused master of BJJ and Mixed Martial Arts. Rafael shares what he has learned from his dedicated study of martial arts that we can all apply to life; how he found gratitude after a diagnosis of a brain co...

This episode’s conversation with Ella Kociuba is especially incredible. Ella has overcome living with intense pain due to spinal issues, bulimia, and has helped herself lean into what serves her most and appreciate all that she has done in her life - even the parts that she used to feel shame and pain over. She shares deeply personal stories of her trauma and eating disorder and proves that vulner...

Friend of the show Justin Wren, Pro MMA Fighter and Humanitarian, stops in for a surprise acoustic performance of the song that means the most to him, “I Am” by Satsang. We discuss what it means to Justin, how Satsang wrote it (listen to all of episode #9 for more), what it means to him now, and some beautiful lessons that shine through in all that.   Be sure to check out Satsang on Instagram @sat...

For today’s interview, it’s a super powerful and meaningful share and a message from music artist Satsang. From his abuse when he was young, to rehab, to a trek thru Nepal, to training with people who have been dealt a tough hand, he has jumped in and determinedly transformed his life through his own strength and power. It’s an incredible convo and he shares about his struggles and disciplines and...

Today we are all in on Intuition! Amy talks about an exercise to tap into our chakras and keep them open, and following our intuition and relaxing into that. The magnetic and wise Caitlyn Howe joins us today too for a dynamic discussion on one of our innate super powers as humans: Intuition. She talks about language, the intuitive nature and power of our hands, how we can better harness and step u...

Yes - let’s make life rock more all the time. That’s why we are here, isn’t it? Amy flies solo this episode to share an easy five-step process you can implement to make life more rocking every day. There’s a great paradox within this, listen for that! And also hear how to go easier on yourself and slow down a bit. This episode can help you gain clarity, relax into the moment, and get more solid on...

Do not miss the fantastic conversation with dynamic sex and intimacy experts Céline Remy and Kevin Anthony! They get very candid about their daily habits as a couple, which keeps them each whole and strong both as individuals and as a couple— and keep their sex life super rocking. These two walk the walk of what they talk, and it’s ultra inspiring. They give practical strategies for a romance list...

What tools do we have in every moment, at our disposal, every day? More than you might think! Amy talks tools, and who we are in every moment; and the incredibly wise and nature-connected Tim Corcoran joins today and gives practical advice for connecting to nature and in turn, connecting more to our own inner wisdom and purpose. Amy experienced it firsthand, and Tim also has ideas for bringing lev...

Amy talks loneliness during the pandemic, we get grounded together, and cover the inner voice of wisdom. Life Purpose Coach Angela Choi joins us from NYC and we talk about her background as a child of two Chinese immigrants, how she found her calling, and we go deep into the forever journey of finding our life’s purpose. We also get into her “6 Steps to Living Your Purpose” guide, which is magical...

If you’ve ever wondered what a fun-ishment is, strap in as Amy sits down with the fabulous, fun, and hilarious Kimi Inch, a somatic therapist, conscious kink expert, and educator. Amy and Kimi examine what it means to lean into trust in all aspects of life, specifically in intimate situations. Kimi and Amy both share very personal stories of their first sexually-tinged kink experiences, and how ac...

Get stronger every day with quick nourishment for your practice. In this mini-episode, Amy returns with friend of the show Justin Wren, professional mixed martial artist and humanitarian who founded Fight for the Forgotten https://fightfortheforgotten.org/, to tell an emotional story from his recent trip and how it is an example of the practice of mindfulness in every moment. You can find Justin W...

As we enter into a new year, there is no better time to talk about leaving the past behind and feeling reborn. Join Amy as she connects deeply with Justin Wren, a professional mixed martial artist and humanitarian who founded Fight for the Forgotten https://fightfortheforgotten.org/, who openly shares his powerful story of attempted suicide, recovery, rebirth, and overcoming addiction to move forw...

It’s episode number one, but it’s not Amy’s first podcast. Explore with her what it means to get intentional, be in the moment, and let go of doing IT— whatever IT is— “right.” Amy tells the story of her first shows, how to learn from hindsight, shares a deep breakdown as she searched for how to get things “right” with this new podcast, and how to find understanding and peace in the knowing that t...

Get to your healthiest self, live your best life, and better your relationships! This show is here to make that happen in the most efficient way, through simple and effective strategies and habits that help us overcome fear and shift your mindset into the best it can be, at any age. Host Amy Edwards is a life coach, Reiki master, author, and rock musician who delivers a return on your time investm...