263. Why Light Is the Most Overlooked Nutrient for Your Health — Preventing Seasonal Effective Disorder, Circadian Healing & Conscious Tech Use with Dr. Alexis Cowan
Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today’s fast-paced world.Thank you for being part of this beautiful journey. Let’s dive in.Featured Guest: Dr. Alexis CowanDr. Cowan is a Princeton-trained molecular biologist, metabolic health expert, and passionate advocate for reconnecting with the rhythms of nature. Her personal health transformation—from childhood illness and significant weight loss to becoming a leader in light biology—will inspire you to rethink your relationship with your environment.Together, we unpack the critical role of sunlight in circadian health, melatonin production, mitochondrial function, and even emotional well-being. We dive into the dangers of blue light and artificial tech exposure, and how geoengineering and modern living environments are disrupting our natural biology.But it’s not all theory—Dr. Cowan delivers practical, accessible tools to help you reclaim your natural rhythms, improve your sleep, and optimize your health using the light around you. She also shares her vision for a decentralized light lab, details about her upcoming book, and the profound connection between light, cold exposure, and the electric body.Products Mentioned in This EpisodeMasterPeace: https://amyfournier.com/masterpeace/ SaunaSpace: https://amyfournier.com/sauna-space/Earthing Grounding Devices: https://amyfournier.com/earthing-2/RaOptics Blue Light Blocking Glasses: https://amyfournier.com/ra-optics/Shop Amy’s curated favorite products (with discounts!): 👉 https://amyfournier.com/recommended-products/If you enjoyed this episode be sure to check out:162. The Missing Ingredient For Your Healthy Lifestyle with SaunaSpace founder Brian Richards117. Do Sunscreens CAUSE Skin Cancer? With Dr. Elizabeth Plourde C.L.S., NCMP, PhD (Part II)255. The Truth About Geoengineering and Chemtrails with Matt Landman76. Scalar Light Healing with Tom Paladino161. Moon Energy: How the Lunar Cycles Influence YOUAudio Timestamps:00:00 Intro08:52 Light Biology13:15 Why Light Matters For Health15:54 Sunlight Benefits & Circadian Rhythms23:56 Diet, Sun & Mitochondria36:53 Melatonin, Mitochondria & Sleep45:25 The Power Of Natural Light53:42 Tech, Society & Practical Wellness Tips56:04 Geoengineering & Public Awareness01:03:32 Tech’s Impact On Kids01:08:19 Sunlight, Latitude & Cold Exposure01:19:18 The Body’s Electric Nature01:30:20 Nitric Oxide & Nasal Breathing01:35:22 Light Optimization & Sleep01:43:46 Final Thoughts & ProjectsStay Connected & Support the ShowIf this episode inspired or helped you, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a 5-star rating and review — it really helps us and thank you!Join Amy’s Email List for holistic health tips, updates & exclusive content: https://amyfournier.com/contact/Be the first to hear when Amy’s upcoming online course & community, Goddess Rising: Thriving In The 4 Stages of Womanhood, is open for applications: https://amyfournier.com/contact/Connect With AmyWebsite: https://amyfournier.com YouTube: Awakening Aphrodite Podcast / FitAmyTV Instagram: @fitamytv Facebook: Amy Fournier Email: amy@amyfournier.comGuest Contact InfoInstagram: @dralexisjazmyn
262. The 4 Key Aspects of The Feminine Psyche with Suzan Cotellesse
Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today’s fast-paced world.Thank you for being part of this beautiful journey. Let’s dive in.Featured Guest: Suzan CotellesseToday’s guest is Suzan Cotellesse — psychotherapist, educator, and lifelong explorer of the human condition.In this episode, we take a heartfelt journey into the four archetypal aspects of the feminine, and how each one lives within us, waiting to be acknowledged, expressed, and balanced. With over four decades of experience in counseling and psychotherapy, Suzan brings a grounded, Jungian-informed approach to understanding emotions, relationships, and identity. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too many roles, or if you're craving deeper self-understanding, this episode will feel like a deep breath of truth.For All Amy's Approved Products: https://amyfournier.com/recommended-products/Final Audio Timestamps:00:00 Intro05:24 Jungian Expertise06:13 Personal Stories & Role Models07:49 The Four Aspects Of Woman11:16 Integrating The Four Aspects14:13 Positive & Negative Expressions19:56 Development & Missing Stages24:19 Challenges & Wisdom In Later Life32:18 Practical Applications & Final Thoughts44:08 Emotions As Signals & Shadow Aspects48:28 Functions Of Consciousness55:09 Balancing Thinking & Feeling1:02:25 Cultivating Intuition & Sensation1:12:31 Final Thoughts & ReflectionsIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to check out:254. How To Honor The Mother Part of You Whether You Have Children or Not with Suzan Cotellesse244. How Venus, Vestia, Persephone & Other Mythological Archetypes Can Help Us Today with Letao Wang242. The Aphrodite Archetype229. The Wild Woman: Nourishing your Goddess Instincts, Passion and Beauty with Dr. Stacey Shelby134. Sacred Contracts, Archetypes and Overcoming Self-Sabotage With Greg Schmaus83. Awakening Aphrodite With Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen, Author Of Goddesses In EverywomanTune in and let me know what resonated with you—this is one of those episodes that truly touches the soul. If you found this episode helpful or interesting please let us know and leave a review!Jump on Amy's email list to receive tips and inspiration on holistic health and wellness as well as deeper insights and perspectives on current world events.Check out Amy's on demand and in person classes and her favorite carefully cultivated products with discount coupons at her eStore.Get notified on Amy's upcoming online course & community, Goddess Rising.Thank you for being on this journey with us and being part of the solution!Website: amyfournier.comYouTube: Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTVInstagram: @FitAmyTV Facebook: Amy Fournier
261. Summer Skincare: Sun Exposure, Seed Oils & Diet Tips with Charles Mayfield of Farrow Skincare
Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today’s fast-paced world.Thank you for being part of this beautiful journey. Let’s dive in.Featured Guest: Charles MayfieldToday’s guest is Charles Mayfield — holistic health advocate and skincare entrepreneur. In this episode, we explore the fear-based messaging around sunlight and why it’s time to rethink our relationship with the sun. Instead of avoiding it, we discuss how sunlight—when used wisely—can support your skin health and circadian rhythms.We also take a deep dive into the dangers of chemical sunscreens, the importance of diet and hydration, and how animal-based skincare and “solar calluses” can naturally protect your skin. You’ll walk away with practical tools to support your skin from the inside out, all through a holistic and natural lens.Products Mentioned in This EpisodeFarrow Skincare: https://farrow.shop/ (Use Code: APHRODITE).Shop Amy’s curated favorite products (with discounts!): 👉 https://amyfournier.com/recommended-products/If You Enjoyed This Episode, Check Out:222. Chewing the Phat: Skincare, SmartLard and Loving Pigs with Charles Mayfield of Farrow Skincare121. Merging Ancient Beauty Secrets & Modern Science with Hanna Mehrabani, Founder of Seeb & Solace117. Do Sunscreens CAUSE Skin Cancer? With Dr. Elizabeth Plourde C.L.S., NCMP, PhD (Part II)Audio Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Episode Highlight06:19 – Pamela Anderson Going Makeup-Free08:07 – Building a Healthy Relationship with the Sun11:17 – How Diet Impacts Skin Health17:32 – Dangers of Sunscreen & Sunglasses21:40 – Practical Sun Exposure Tips36:33 – Using Common Sense with the Sun37:12 – Polyunsaturated Oils & Skin38:00 – Problems with Modern Skincare Products46:21 – Why Water Matters for Skin50:49 – Effects of Over-Sanitization55:39 – Final Thoughts & Practical TipsStay Connected & Support the ShowIf this episode inspired or helped you, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a 5-star rating and review — it really helps us and thank you!Join Amy’s Email List for holistic health tips, updates & exclusive content: https://amyfournier.com/contact/Be the first to hear when Amy’s upcoming online course & community, Goddess Rising: Thriving In The 4 Stages of Womanhood, is open for applications: https://amyfournier.com/contact/Connect With AmyWebsite: https://amyfournier.com YouTube: Awakening Aphrodite Podcast / FitAmyTV Instagram: @fitamytv Facebook: Amy Fournier Email: amy@amyfournier.comGuest Contact InfoWebsite: https://farrow.shop/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrowskin/
260. Exploring Female Archetypes with Barbara McNally
Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the show that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.Join Amy Fournier each week as she shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, explores ancient wisdom and modern science, and offers practical tools to help you thrive in today’s fast-paced world.Whether you’re seeking deeper purpose, better health, or more alignment in your daily life, this is your space to slow down, tune in, and awaken the powerful, radiant energy within you. Thank you for being part of this beautiful journey. Let’s dive in.Featured Guest: Barbara McNallyProducts Mentioned In This Episode:Join Amy's email list to learn more about her upcoming course & community - Goddess Rising.Wild Earth Animal Essences: https://amyfournier.com/wild-earth-animal-essences/Use code: AMYFor All Amy's Approved Products: https://amyfournier.com/recommended-products/Final Audio Timestamps:00:00 Intro07:29 Welcoming Barbara08:20 Barbara’s Work & Female Archetypes10:44 The Four Faces Of Femininity14:34 Balancing Feminine & Masculine21:06 Embracing Aphrodite & Self-Care25:49 Boundaries & Avoiding Burnout33:49 Inspirational Women & Role Models39:40 The Power Of Female Role Models42:22 Barbie As A Symbol46:26 Wisdom, Playfulness & Reflection51:00 Final Thoughts & Sister WoundIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to check out:134. Sacred Contracts, Archetypes and Overcoming Self-Sabotage With Greg Schmaus83. Awakening Aphrodite With Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen, Author Of Goddesses In Everywoman242. The Aphrodite Archetype159. Goddess Up! Radiating Light and Wielding the Sword of Truth with Goddess Warrior Sierra Bender244. How Venus, Vestia, Persephone & Other Mythological Archetypes Can Help Us Today with Letao WangTune in and let me know what resonated with you—this is one of those episodes that truly touches the soul. If you found this episode helpful or interesting please let us know and leave a review!Jump on Amy's email list to receive tips and inspiration on holistic health and wellness as well as deeper insights and perspectives on current world events.Get notified on Amy's upcoming online course & community, Goddess Rising.Check out Amy's on demand and in person classes and her favorite carefully cultivated products with discount coupons at her eStore.Thank you for being on this journey with us and being part of the solution!Website: amyfournier.comYouTube: Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTVInstagram: @FitAmyTV Facebook: Amy Fournier
259. Living in Alignment: Molly Strong on Awakening the Soul, Embodiment & Purpose
Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the show that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.Join Amy Fournier each week as she shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, explores ancient wisdom and modern science, and offers practical tools to help you thrive in today’s fast-paced world.Whether you’re seeking deeper purpose, better health, or more alignment in your daily life, this is your space to slow down, tune in, and awaken the powerful, radiant energy within you. Thank you for being part of this beautiful journey. Let’s dive in.Featured Guest: Molly StrongProducts Mentioned In This Episode: Sound Money: https://amyfournier.com/financial-freedom/For All Amy's Approved Products: https://amyfournier.com/recommended-products/Audio Timestamps:00:00 Intro09:10 Molly’s Background13:38 Life In Panama & Career Shift15:40 Embracing Change & Growth29:41 Soul Doula Work43:41 Body Awareness & Dissociation46:33 Pleasure, Ecstasy & Self-Intimacy53:14 Acceptance, Compassion & Healing01:00:43 A Profound Encounter With Death01:09:18 Final Thoughts & ResourcesIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to check out:229. The Wild Woman: Nourishing your Goddess Instincts, Passion and Beauty with Dr. Stacey Shelby212. Fast Friday: Nine Gifts of the Fully Embodied Woman256. Reclaiming the Feminine: Embodiment, Pleasure & Power with Emily MaidenTune in and let me know what resonated with you—this is one of those episodes that truly touches the soul. If you found this episode helpful or interesting please let us know and leave a review!Jump on Amy's email list to receive tips and inspiration on holistic health and wellness as well as deeper insights and perspectives on current world events.Get notified on Amy's upcoming online course & community, Goddess Rising.Check out Amy's on demand and in person classes and her favorite carefully cultivated products with discount coupons at her eStore.Thank you for being on this journey with us and being part of the solution!Website: amyfournier.comYouTube: Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTVInstagram: @FitAmyTV Facebook: Amy Fournier