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Fabulous and Fortunate
by Amayah Edwards | Monáe's Musings
“To honor a rose, one must make peace with the thorn.” For those seekers who have experienced the thorn of the rose - Fabulous and Fortunate, a Monáe’s Musings production, aims to understand the thorns of life through the lens of candid conversations, being in touch with ourselves, and astrology. Grounded in her work as a plant based nutritionist and culinary artist, Amayah explores how levels of nourishment, the gut/brain axis, and hormonal balance shape our clarity, confidence, and capacity to live abundantly.Topics include playing with life, freedom, spirit, abundance, plant based nutrition, trusting our body’s wisdom, friendship, relationships, and other things entailing living a fabulous life and making peace with the thorn of the rose. This is where the true integration and embodiment lives.
Episodes
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Food, Flora, the Sabbath, and Releasing Stagnation
Greetings! Welcome back☺️! This summer was taken for the sabbath, food, and flora💐 The lunar eclipse on the Virgo-Pisces axis in August acted as a cosmic flush, urging us to dissolve deep emotional blockages and release accumulated energetic stagnation. By pairing the mystical, emotional…
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Social Media and its Impact on Regulating Our Relationships with Others
Greetings! Today's episode is all about social media and how it is shifting the way we relate to others. Tune in!🎧💌 **** Take a look at my blog: https://monaesmusings.com Connect with me on the gram: https://Instagram.com/amayahmonae or https://instagram.com/monaesmusings xoxoxo, Amayah
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Glyphosphate Awareness
Greetings! Today’s episode, aligning with the full moon, examines glyphosphate on one’s journey of living a plant based lifestyle, not from a place of fear but rather awareness. Sources and further readings🔬: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2152265025042855...
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Saving it for Later Syndrome
Greetings! This episode is all about that habit we don’t even realize we have sometimes: saving the good stuff for ‘later.’ The gifts, the perfumes, the candles, the moments… all tucked away like we’re still rationing joy. This episode discusses about where that possibly comes from, why we do it,...
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Letting Ourselves Be Angry When We Need to Be💖
Let’s just do it when we need to do it, feel it when we need to feel it, and transmute it when we need to transmute it in healthy ways so our body doesn’t pay the cost. The full moon in Leo on February 1st calls us to face our anger head on instead of shaming ourselves for it. This energy is...
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When Being Yourself Felt Like Too Much in that Connection
Greetings! Have you ever had a platonic connection in the past where you felt like you eventually had to walk on eggshells around that person, even though at one point you felt connected? With the influence of the Capricorn New Moon, we are talking about how sometimes we meet people and although...
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Okay, but what if the point is to be able to recognize what we asked for? (xoxo, bestie 002)
Greetings, What if it’s possible that the prayer or what we asked for has landed but we need to hone our peripheral and our perspective in order to recognize when they are presented. Plus sometimes sabotaging and other factors play a part in this, we get into it on this episode♡. As we get into…
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Expressing What We Need to Express Even if It’s Uncomfy
Greetings! Today’s episode is about gaining clarity, speaking our truth, the deep healing power of being truly seen by another and expressing our truth, lack of communication serving as a block in relationships (women friendships too), and more. So many times pride and ego gets in the way and we...
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"Oops, I Almost Forgot to Let Myself Be Human"
Greetings! How many times have you been hard on yourself because you should've known better? Or have you ever punished your body for simply being a body that does bodily things (hello being mad at the menstrual cycle)? At some point being mean to yourself and fighting against your body only takes...
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You Don't Need Another Sign
Greetings! What if you don’t need another sign? You don’t *need* another sign but if you did, this is it! Signs are beautiful divine nudges that come just when we need it. But what if what you really need is to honor the signs you have already been given and move forward with those? Today’s…
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An Autumn Woman’s Guide to Staying Cool this Summer
Greetings! It’s hot🥵🔥. In today’s episode I give my tried and true tips for staying cool and radiant during the hottest months of the year! Amongst other tips, I discuss eating with the seasons, nourishing ourselves, and finding the nourishment we need during months of seasonal heat. Instead of...
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Self Soothing is a Sanctuary: It’s Time to Honor Your Existence
Greetings! In today’s episode I break down why I believe we need to be able to soothe ourselves to be at true peace! I also muse about the type of things you learn about yourself when you spend time alone, my top 3 romanticization rituals, how this ties into the true divine feminine, and...
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Let Your Sun Shine
Greetings!, Today’s episode is all about holding our sunshine inside of us no matter what life throws our way. Staying rooted in ourselves and our purpose can sometimes be daunting. Yet, it’s so worth it! Developing an internal locus of control is discussed, maintaining a positive unshakable…
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Normalizing Wildness in Our Daily Lives Pt. 2: Navigating the Fabulous and Fortunate Path
Greetings!, Last week we discussed the intricacies of wildness and showing up in our daily lives with this potent, rooted energy. So, what does it mean to be fabulous and fortunate and what does this have to do with normalizing wildness? In this episode of the podcast I talk about this and delve...
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Normalizing Wildness in Our Daily Lives Pt. 1
Greetings!, Have you felt called to be more wild lately? Ashamed of your wildness? Today's episode talks about what it means to tune into our wildness, using it as medicine, how it looks to dim our wildness, and common conceptions around being wild. We also talk about how social media plays a…
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Rising and Shining☀️ (Exploring Our Relationship with Mornings)
Greetings! Todays episode is a topic I love discussing: the importance of building a rising (or morning) routine that works best for us and starts us on our day with a beautiful start. I also go through 3 easy steps to building a great rising routine. Tune in!🎧✨ Questions/comments/concerns?…
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How Colored Hair is Elevating (xoxo, bestie 001)
Greetings! In today’s episode, we go through different chakras related to hair colors, what changing our hair colors represent, examples in pop culture, and how it’s simply a fun thing to experiment with! Thank you for being here. On the first episode of xoxo, bestie! It’s like chatting with that...
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Where There’s a Will, Neptune Shows the Way: New Moon in Pisces
Greetings! Today’s episode goes through when there’s a will, a way will be found regardless of circumstance and how this ties into the new moon in Pisces! Amongst other things we also discuss practical tips for this time and showing up for yourself regardless of circumstances (including even if...
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Sensuality is Medicinal
Greetings! I’m back with another episode! And this one is a permission slip to own your sexiness and sensuality. Tune in! This is really a fun episode because wow, we really do sometimes need the reminder that it’s okay to be sensual. Especially today. Tune in🎧✨: Take a look at my blog:...
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In My Soft Trust Era
Greetings! In this episode of Fabulous and Fortunate, we dive into the North Node in Pisces. If you’ve ever felt called to trust your intuition, surrender to your deeper calling, release control, stop stressing, and embrace the unknown, this comforting episode is for you my friend! I also guide…
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Why I Don’t Gatekeep
Greetings! On today’s episode we explore why I don’t gatekeep, how Tik Tok has impacted us collectively, and the way in which we share information. Tune in for this episode! 🎧✨ Connect with me on socials: @monaesmusings or my website: monaesmusings.com Questions/comments/concerns? Email me:...
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Working the Plan in Harmony with Full Moons
Greetings! In this episode, we dive into the power of staying committed to the plan, even when our emotions try to pull us in different directions. The Cancer Full Moon reminds us that we don’t have to identify with every passing emotion. We also talk locus of control, how plans anchor us, and…
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How Removing Can be Kind with Venus in Pisces
Greetings! Today’s episode talks all things removing and/or blocking. It doesn’t always have to be bad blood or animosity. Self-love isn’t just about treating yourself kindly; it’s about creating boundaries that protect your heart and soul from energies that drain or disrupt you. By consciously...
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An Invitation to Reflect with the Capricorn New Moon
If you feel like the new year shouldn’t be starting in the dead of winter - you’re not alone. But while we are here at the end of the 2024 calendar year, I invite you to cherish and honor your inner knowing during this time. Today’s short message briefly discusses the gift of sitting in silence,...
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It’s More than Just an Outfit
Greetings! Today’s episode talks about the energies of what we wear! We talk fashion choices, how our outfit affects how we show up in the world, dressing the part of our highest self, the power of making intentional decisions when clothes shopping, and the winter solstice’s connection to our...
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Age Doesn't Matter Except for Cheese - Gemini's Gift
Think you’re too young or too old to follow your dreams and live your best, most authentic life? Think again. We evaluate myths around age, societal expectations, examining limiting beliefs around our age, and the beauty of friendships with age gaps. With all of this culminating under the light…
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Your Secret Allies are Rooting for You
Sometimes your allies have been there all along. And sometimes secret allies really remain a secret. This week’s episode talks all things being seen, getting over fear, choosing joy instead of judgement when it comes to creating and putting things into the world, and those people who are secretly...
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Taurus, Time, and The Joker: Savoring the Luxury of Time
In this episode where we delve into that one thing we can never seem to bargain for more of: time. We discuss the implications of how we spend time, how to use time as your ally, and evaluating our habits around time - with the help of one of the most infamous villains: Heath Ledger's The Joker....
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spooky vibes, self care, sparkles, and scorpio
In this episode I give my raw, unfiltered tips into leading a peaceful and curious life during the darkest times of the year. We touch on the scorpio new moon’s potent influence, simply dropping old ways of being, and how self-care aligns and ties into all of this in the midst of a weirder than...
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Music and the Subconscious Mind🫧
Oh, music and our subconscious mind sure do have a thing going on! I muse about this, its connection to the influence of the Pisces full moon, and how we can draw analogies from this to what is currently happening in our world - and much more, as always. Tune in for a truly whimsical and special...
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Building a better (soul)cial media experience in light of the full moon in Aquarius
Greetings! In today’s episode we dive into the essence of setting boundaries for social media and irl social settings to protect your mental well-being, authenticity, and experience. We also talk the importance of alignment when making connections and so much more. Join in to discover how...
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How Accepting Help Heals
How Accepting Help Heals: A Path to Navigate Addiction Greetings! Today’s episode is a little different but one I think is extremely important - today’s episode talks allowing others to help us, how help from others can be a balm for struggling with self-isolation and addictions, and what’s all...
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tapping into our gifts for abundance
Greetings! Today’s episode is all about tapping into our gifts and how this is related to our identity, self expression, communal healing, and confidence - under the dawning of the upcoming flirty, creative, and playful new moon in Leo! Tap in as we discuss the timelessness of gifts passed down...
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the importance of enjoying your life
Greetings! Today’s episode is a reminder to enjoy life’s pleasures unapologetically, standing in the face of global trauma, unpredictable and unprecedented times, working with the creativity and magic of Leo season, embracing sensuality as a practice, and moving forward with grace - with a little...
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how to remember who you are (libra lunar eclipse)
Greetings! In this episode of the podcast, I embark on a soulful journey of self-reclamation and introspection, of course with the aid of the astrology of the libra full moon. With the scales of Libra guiding us (in the midst of Aries season), we explore the art of rediscovering and embracing our...
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at my best, i rest
Greetings! Here we are for the first episode of 2024! Amidst the snow and frozen temperatures, join me as I muse about radically resting during the widespread “New Year Resolution season,” making time to be creative, Pluto in Aquarius’s (happening on January 20th) impact, AI, and being efficient...
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cancer's call: in my feelings/home for the holidays
Greetings! Join me in a soulful conversation about the Cancer Full Moon's influence and cultivating feelings of home. I explore the emotional depth of family, roots, and traditions - sharing personal stories and reflections. I discuss cultivating new traditions for the holidays and how this can…
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Gemini’s Gift
Greetings! Join me for a poetic odyssey into the afterglow of the gemini full moon during fiery and enlightening Sagittarius season. In this episode I said what I said, embrace duality/multifacetedness, explore shedding outdated versions of ourselves, dealing with the pressure to be what we are...
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'tis the season to sparkle
Greetings! Happy November 1🪻! Today, the stars have aligned to remind us that we are indeed sparkly and have the ability to curate wonder at any moment with the help of water and earth. In this episode I muse about the secrets, mysteries, and transformative energies of Scorpio, all under the...
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libra eclipse's call to balance (bite-sized)
Greetings! In today's episode I give a bite-sized dive into the cosmic energy I feel happening from the recent libra eclipse. This eclipse happened on Saturday, October 14, and with it, celestial alignment and sparks of creativity come into play! Unearth the power of synchronicities and the...
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honoring cycles in the wake of the aries full moon
Greetings and welcome to October! In this episode, explore how the recent Aries Full Moon's potent energy supports us with honoring cycles in our lives and gives us the courage to do so. I humbly delve into how this serves as a teaching moment for life's cycles and the power of making peace with...
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love and purpose with the virgo new moon
In this musing episode, I invite you to join me on a vulnerable, cosmic journey that's all about embracing the love that resides within as we discuss Virgo aka "the sign of the healer." I briefly explore the profound wisdom of the heart chakra, share insights on doing things anyway, how anger...
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pisces supermoon - "the flow of truth"
In this episode I share my intuitive thoughts on the juicy Pisces super blue moon and some tidbits on the powerful and emotive energy this full moon brings us. P.S. Lean on your support system during this time💙 Tune in🎧✨: ***** Take a look at my blog: https://monaesmusings.com Connect with me…
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all my love, your higher self (teaser clip)
All my love, Your Higher Self ~In this teaser clip you get a vibe of what to expect from Monae's Musings in subsequent episodes. AKA a whole lotta love, vulnerability, intention, and gratitude. ~ Question for reflection: What does your higher self want you to know in this very moment?...
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“To honor a rose, one must make peace with the thorn.” For those seekers who have experienced the thorn of the rose - Fabulous and Fortunate, a Monáe’s Musings production, aims to understand the thorns of life through the lens of candid conversations, being in touch with ourselves, and astrology. Grounded in her work as a plant based nutritionist and culinary artist, Amayah explores how levels of nourishment, the gut/brain axis, and hormonal balance shape our clarity, confidence, and capacity to live abundantly.Topics include playing with life, freedom, spirit, abundance, plant based nutrition, trusting our body’s wisdom, friendship, relationships, and other things entailing living a fabulous life and making peace with the thorn of the rose. This is where the true integration and embodiment lives.
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Amayah Edwards | Monáe's Musings
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