About this episode

The episode explores the relevance of the goddess Artemis and ancient feminine archetypes in modern life through a conversation with historian Dr. Carla Ionescu.

“The goddess is not a myth of the past, but a living presence within us, reminding us to honor our wildness, wisdom, and endurance in everyday life.” Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy and power, 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. Featured Guest: Dr. Carla Ionescu Dr. Carla Ionescu is an ancient historian and leading authority on the goddess Artemis, known for her deep, interdisciplinary research on sacred feminine archetypes and their place in both myth and lived history. She is the founder of The Artemis Center and host of The Goddess Project, where she explores how ancient goddesses continue to shape modern spiritual and psychological life. She is also the author of works examining Artemis, temple cultures, and the enduring power of goddess traditions in contemporary times.Dr. Carla is not only a scholar but also a passionate storyteller and bridge-builder…

People in this episode

Host: Amy Fournier

Guest: Dr. Carla Ionescu

Topics covered

• feminine energy
• goddess archetypes
• ancient history
• spirituality
• women's empowerment

Keywords

• goddess Artemis
• sacred feminine
• holistic health
• ancient wisdom
• modern spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Artemis Center, The Goddess Project

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