The Cosmic Channel

In this episode, I’ve had the pleasure to interview Farah Ehsan, or flowbyfarah if you know her by her Instagram handle. Farah Ehsan is a Vinyasa Yoga Teacher, and advocate of functional movement and yoga for real modern life. She believes that each person should find their own yoga for their own body rather than thinking about what a pose should look like. In this episode we discuss how we found the inner strength to leave the corporate world to pursue our passions & purposes. We discuss the obstacles we faced when it came to teaching yoga & doing our teacher trainings. Society has conditioned many of us in so many ways about what success means & what a “real” career should look like. However, Farah found the courage & confidence to follow her heart and her intuition. It’s beautiful to see her share her gifts with everyone that comes along her path & I’m grateful we got to share this story with you all! Links: <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a href="https://flowbyfarah.disha.page/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">flowbyfarah.disha.page</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

In this episode, I’ve had the honor to interview one of my first teachers: Natalie Kreidieh. Nat is the founder of the Beit Nat Yoga Studio in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She is a certified Yoga Instructor with accreditations in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, Prenatal and Kids yoga. Nat’s dharma (life purpose) is to help people experience the incredible potential of the human body, mind and spirit. This episode touches upon finding our purpose through difficulties, adapting our yoga practice to the different seasons of our bodies, karmic lessons, childhood trauma and so much more. Natalie shares with us how she found her purpose through healing a traumatic childhood experience. Together, we both dive deep into what it means to experience darkness and how the healing arts such as reiki and yoga can help us alleviate suffering and release trauma. Everything in life can be seen as a karmic lesson, including tougher experiences, all leading us towards our spiritual developments and the light. They can all be looked at blessings in disguise when we remember that there is a divine intelligence orchestrating everything. Links: <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

In this episode, I’ve had the honor to interview one of my first teachers: Natalie Kreidieh. Nat is the founder of the Beit Nat Yoga Studio in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She is a certified Yoga Instructor with accreditations in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, Prenatal and Kids yoga. Nat’s dharma (life purpose) is to help people experience the incredible potential of the human body, mind and spirit. This episode touches upon finding our purpose through difficulties, adapting our yoga practice to the different seasons of our bodies, karmic lessons, childhood trauma and so much more. Natalie shares with us how she found her purpose through healing a traumatic childhood experience. Together, we both dive deep into what it means to experience darkness and how the healing arts such as reiki and yoga can help us alleviate suffering and release trauma. Everything in life can be seen as a karmic lesson, including tougher experiences, all leading us towards our spiritual developments and the light. They can all be looked at blessings in disguise when we remember that there is a divine intelligence orchestrating everything. Links: <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

In this episode, I’m so grateful I get to share this beautiful meditation by Tamara Bijjani. You’ll be taken on a journey through reiki drumming to meet your spirit animal. If you’ve never done this before, we really encourage you to keep an open mind and to trust your intuition. We all have our own spirit animal, and it can change from time to time. They can guide you or provide some signs into whatever it is you are going through in your life. Each animal has a special meaning so we recommend checking out what the spirit animal signifies as there are so many messages it wants to share with us. Links: <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

This episode is all about coming back home to you, to your heart. When I put together this guided meditation, I really wanted it to be heartfelt. With everything that is going on, we can feel disconnected, disrupted, discouraged. We can feel lost, scared, and uncertain. With this episode, I wanted you to reconnect to the different parts of yourself, the different layers but mostly your heart and its beat. When we are in alignment, when we are in the flow, our hearts beat to the universes’ rhythm. When we are disconnected, when we stay in a state of fear, we stop the inflow of love and wellness to enter. I hope that through this guided meditation, you feel more receptive to the love that lives within you & all around you. I hope you enjoy this ride back to you, this magical ride back to the centre of everything, your very own heart. Links: <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

This episode is all about bringing compassion and gentleness towards yourself and your eating habits during quarantine & ’m so happy to have Rola Ghaddar as my special guest for this very special topic. Rola is a certified dietician specialized in intuitive eating and a health coach. She encourages us to find food freedom, body positivity and self-love through the content she shares on her instagram page and her programs. In this episode we talk about all things intuitive eating, emotional eating, the differences between physical hunger and emotional hunger and how to set our boundaries when it comes to our own food choices. Eating is one of the first habits we build and growing up we’ve heard many external voices telling us how we should eat, when we should it, why we should eat, where we should eat,… We’ll learn that to eat well, we need to become aware of those voices in our minds to make worthwhile changes. This is a great time for us to dive deep into ourselves and our eating habits and we’re excited to take you on this journey with us. Links: <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a href= "https://linktr.ee/rolaghaddar">https://linktr.ee/rolaghaddar</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

This episode is all about bringing compassion and gentleness towards yourself and your eating habits during quarantine & ’m so happy to have Rola Ghaddar as my special guest for this very special topic. Rola is a certified dietician specialized in intuitive eating and a health coach. She encourages us to find food freedom, body positivity and self-love through the content she shares on her instagram page and her programs. In this episode we talk about all things intuitive eating, emotional eating, the differences between physical hunger and emotional hunger and how to set our boundaries when it comes to our own food choices. Eating is one of the first habits we build and growing up we’ve heard many external voices telling us how we should eat, when we should it, why we should eat, where we should eat,… We’ll learn that to eat well, we need to become aware of those voices in our minds to make worthwhile changes. This is a great time for us to dive deep into ourselves and our eating habits and we’re excited to take you on this journey with us. Links: <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a href= "https://linktr.ee/rolaghaddar">https://linktr.ee/rolaghaddar</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

With everything that is going on in the world today, I’m really glad I can share this 30 min interview with Dr. Stossier, founder and medical director at Vivamayr. Vivamayr is one of the top leading medical spas for people that are looking to heal in a holistic way. What I love about their approach is that they try to combine ancient wisdom with modern science. Dr. Stossier has a global reputation for his work. His areas of expertise range from irritable bowel syndrome, to heavy metal detoxification, to chronic fatigue, burnout, infertility, parasites, diabetes,… This episode covers Vivamayr’s approach to healthy nutrition, how to improve your eating habits and rekindle a relationship with your food. We also discussed the natural rhythm of life and how we are no longer following it. Instead, we’ve created a pace of our own, one that isn’t sustainable long term if we want to age healthy. Our stressful, hectic, lives have a big impact on our overall health. By slowing down and bringing more awareness to our eating habits and schedule, we can live happier, healthier, and more vibrant lives. Links: <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a href= "https://www.vivamayr.com">https://www.vivamayr.com</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing with you the story of a beautiful soul, Reem Tamimi also known as Tamtam Sound. Reem and I met in San Diego back in 2010 where we attended university. From the moment I met her, I knew singing was her passion. It shined out through her eyes and face whenever she brought up the subject of becoming a singer and songwriter. Reem is a Saudi singer and songwriter. She grew up in Saudi until the age of 14, before moving to the US for boarding school. At the time when she first started her career, we didn’t hear much of young Saudi women musicians. With good faith and timing, perseverance, and a beautiful unique voice and kind soul, Reem is a true inspiration to many. Not letting her age, her culture, her background get in the way of pursuing a career in music, Reem has gone above and beyond the stars and her story is worth sharing and telling. Links: <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a href="https://www.tamtamsound.com/">tamtamsound</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing with you the story of a beautiful soul, Reem Tamimi also known as Tamtam Sound. Reem and I met in San Diego back in 2010 where we attended university. From the moment I met her, I knew singing was her passion. It shined out through her eyes and face whenever she brought up the subject of becoming a singer and songwriter. Reem is a Saudi singer and songwriter. She grew up in Saudi until the age of 14, before moving to the US for boarding school. At the time when she first started her career, we didn’t hear much of young Saudi women musicians. With good faith and timing, perseverance, and a beautiful unique voice and kind soul, Reem is a true inspiration to many. Not letting her age, her culture, her background get in the way of pursuing a career in music, Reem has gone above and beyond the stars and her story is worth sharing and telling. Links: <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a href="https://www.tamtamsound.com/">tamtamsound</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing with you my health and healing journey. Health in general is an interesting subject because it’s all encompassing. Think of it as a spider web connecting all the different parts of your life. Health is more than just the food on your plate. It’s more than just the number on the scale. It’s more than working out and drinking green juices, and eating clean and never having any sugar or pizza. It’s about connections, relationships, passions. Our health is not just based on our genetic make-up or our environment only. There’s so much that can happen or has happened that can bring about dis-ease in the body. In this conversation, I’ll be sharing snippets of my healing and health journey. It was through some of the hardest and roughest times that my passions for gut health and health in general were sparked. Links: <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

In this 3 part series, I’ve had the honor to conversate and interview Nawar. Nawar is a qualified clinician and naturopath.Together we will be introducing you to a whole new world and we can’t wait for you to hop on this journey through the gut microbiome. If you’ve been confused about what foods are healthy or unhealthy, what new diet to follow, what food intolerances are, this episode is going to give you a general overview of how you can begin to take charge of your own health. We are all bio-individuals with different internal ecosystems and there’s really no one size fits all when it comes to healthy living. If you’re unfamiliar with the internal ecosystem that lives in your gut, this episode will hopefully clarify all your questions in regards to what is the world of bacteria, and how it can influence not just your physical health and immune system but your mental and emotional health. It is a very educational episode on holistic health and healing. We discuss everything from food intolerances to fad diets, to chronic disease and prevention. We break down difficult concepts in an easy way to introduce you to the world of bacteria and gut health. Links: <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

In this 3 part series, I’ve had the honor to conversate and interview Nawar. Nawar is a qualified clinician and naturopath.Together we will be introducing you to a whole new world and we can’t wait for you to hop on this journey through the gut microbiome. If you’ve been confused about what foods are healthy or unhealthy, what new diet to follow, what food intolerances are, this episode is going to give you a general overview of how you can begin to take charge of your own health. We are all bio-individuals with different internal ecosystems and there’s really no one size fits all when it comes to healthy living. If you’re unfamiliar with the internal ecosystem that lives in your gut, this episode will hopefully clarify all your questions in regards to what is the world of bacteria, and how it can influence not just your physical health and immune system but your mental and emotional health. It is a very educational episode on holistic health and healing. We discuss everything from food intolerances to fad diets, to chronic disease and prevention. We break down difficult concepts in an easy way to introduce you to the world of bacteria and gut health. Links: <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

In this 3 part series, I’ve had the honor to conversate and interview Nawar. Nawar is a qualified clinician and naturopath.Together we will be introducing you to a whole new world and we can’t wait for you to hop on this journey through the gut microbiome. If you’ve been confused about what foods are healthy or unhealthy, what new diet to follow, what food intolerances are, this episode is going to give you a general overview of how you can begin to take charge of your own health. We are all bio-individuals with different internal ecosystems and there’s really no one size fits all when it comes to healthy living. If you’re unfamiliar with the internal ecosystem that lives in your gut, this episode will hopefully clarify all your questions in regards to what is the world of bacteria, and how it can influence not just your physical health and immune system but your mental and emotional health. It is a very educational episode on holistic health and healing. We discuss everything from food intolerances to fad diets, to chronic disease and prevention. We break down difficult concepts in an easy way to introduce you to the world of bacteria and gut health. Links: <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

<p style="font-weight: 400;">On today's episode, we're going to be tapping into la luna's secret powers. <p style="font-weight: 400;">I really wanted to record this episode for you today and to share with you a full moon ritual that you can do at home anytime this weekend. The beautiful thing about these rituals is that they allow us to get quiet, to connect to nature, to plant seeds, and to be free from distractions. First, I'll take you through setting up your own sanctuary at home and then we'll then dive into the significance of this month's full moon and pull the lessons and wisdom this moon has to offer us. I'll then lead you through an 8 min guided meditation. Finally, it will be followed by a stream of consciousness journaling exercise so make sure you have your pens and journals ready. I'll do a tarot card reading to pull a message for all of us between the meditation and journaling session. <div> <div> Links: </div> </div> <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

<div> <div> On today’s episode we speak with Zulfa. Zulfa is more than just an artist behind the Cosmic Feminist Instagram account. She is a vibrant, eclectic, powerful, wise and funny woman. Although we have not met in person yet, Zulfa feels like a long-lost sister to me. We are the same person in a lot of ways and I’m so grateful that I found her page soon after I created my own podcast channel. In this two-part series, Zulfa and I not only discuss cosmic feminism and empowerment but we discuss what it really means to be in alignment with our higher selves and our inner child. The conversation is a fusion of both of our own personal experiences and stories. In the first part of the conversation, we share personal stories of how we overcome difficult times and changes and what your purpose is and how to fulfill it. As spiritual beings having a human experience, we share how humbling it is when hardships arise in our lives and how we try to keep the faith no matter what. In the second part, we discuss the different tools we can use when it comes to anxiety and depression. We dive deeply into the wisdom of our bodies and how self-care plays a role in building a strong relationship between the material and spiritual worlds. Links: </div> </div> <a href="http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a href= "http://thecosmicfeminist.com/">thecosmicfeminist.com</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com/">sonorouslab.com</a>

<div> <div> On today's episode we speak with Zulfa. Zulfa is more than just an artist behind the Cosmic Feminist Instagram account. She is a vibrant, eclectic, powerful, wise and funny woman. Although we have not met in person yet, Zulfa feels like a long-lost sister to me. We are the same person in a lot of ways and I'm so grateful that I found her page soon after I created my own podcast channel. In this two-part series, Zulfa and I not only discuss cosmic feminism and empowerment but we discuss what it really means to be in alignment with our higher selves and our inner child. The conversation is a fusion of both of our own personal experiences and stories. In the first part of the conversation, we share personal stories of how we overcome difficult times and changes and what your purpose is and how to fulfill it. As spiritual beings having a human experience, we share how humbling it is when hardships arise in our lives and how we try to keep the faith no matter what. In the second part, we discuss the different tools we can use when it comes to anxiety and depression. We dive deeply into the wisdom of our bodies and how self-care plays a role in building a strong relationship between the material and spiritual worlds. Links: </div> </div> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://mariaamiouni.com/">mariaamiouni.com</a> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://thecosmicfeminist.com/">thecosmicfeminist.com</a> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><a title="Podcast Production Company" href="https://sonorouslab.com">sonorouslab.com</a>

On today’s episode I share with you my yoga journey and lessons. I’ll be taking you back to the time where I first discovered yoga and how this practice sparked my inner light and changed my life forever.The life I lived before yoga and the life I began living after yoga are drastically different in the best of ways. Yoga woke me up from my slumber. I was just living life without questioning anything, without much presence, always living in the past or in the future. I was someone who silently dealt with anxiety and depression for a big chunk of my teenage years and young adult years. Yoga has most importantly taught me to communicate sacredness, it gave me the tools to build it, to build myself from the root to the crown, it’s given me my voice back to share it and today it’s given me the opportunity to spread it to you all. For those of you who are familiar with the Bhagavad Gita, this saying could not be more true: <em>“Yoga is the journey of the Self, to the Self, through the Self.” </em><em> </em><em>May you all find the teachers that you are looking for and may you thank your teachers past, present, and those yet to come in the future in whatever shape or form they may take. The most important teacher is yourself. The light in me, the divinity in me, recognises the light and divinity within you. Namaste. </em> Links: <a title="Host" href="http://mariaamiouni.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">sonorouslab.com</a>

On today’s episode we speak with Layla Al Naif. Layla is an authentic, kind, and inspiring young woman and new mommy. She has inspired me enormously throughout my own journey and I could not be more grateful to have her on today’s episode. What you see on Instagram is what you get in real life with Layla: a woman who is confident about paving her own way while remaining genuine and true to her self. In this two part series, Layla and I discuss all things from yoga, to being plant based, to social media and being your own boss. The first part is Layla’s humble beginnings on social media and her desire to share her yoga journey and inspire women to chase whatever dream they may have. The second part is her healing journey and how she turned something that could have brought her down into her own business. Links: <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a title="Host" href= "http://mariaamiouni.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">mariaamiouni.com</a> </span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a title="Guest" href= "http://laylaalnaif.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">laylaalnaif.com</a> </span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a title= "Podcast Production Company" href="https://sonorouslab.com" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">sonorouslab.com</a></span>

On today’s episode we speak with Layla Al Naif. Layla is an authentic, kind, and inspiring young woman and new mommy. She has inspired me enormously throughout my own journey and I could not be more grateful to have her on today’s episode. What you see on Instagram is what you get in real life with Layla: a woman who is confident about paving her own way while remaining genuine and true to her self. In this two part series, Layla and I discuss all things from yoga, to being plant based, to social media and being your own boss. The first part is Layla’s humble beginnings on social media and her desire to share her yoga journey and inspire women to chase whatever dream they may have. The second part is her healing journey and how she turned something that could have brought her down into her own business. Links: <a title="Host" href="http://mariaamiouni.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a title="Guest" href="http://laylaalnaif.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">laylaalnaif.com</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">sonorouslab.com</a>

If you don’t know me already, welcome and nice to virtually meet you. My name is Maria Amiouni and here’s what I’m sharing with you on today’s episode: Who I am. I’m not sure about you, but questions on identity have got to be the toughest questions anyone can ever ask me. And yet, isn’t it an important question to ponder on? Can we really be happy and fulfilled if we don’t know who we are and why we are here? If you’re like me and this question also gives you some anxiety, tune into this first episode and be ready to come face to face with who you’ve always been: a boundless, infinite, universal, and eternal being. Links: <a title="Host" href="http://mariaamiouni.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a title="Guest" href="http://laylaalnaif.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">laylaalnaif.com</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">sonorouslab.com</a>

Welcome to the Cosmic Channel, the Podcast. I’m Maria Amiouni and I believe I’m here for a reason and you are too! If you’ve been seeking answers about what your purpose and gifts are, how to co-create your reality, and manifest abundance you’ve tuned in to the right frequency. This channel is a space for us to delve deeper into spirituality and the essence of who we all are, beings of light, energy, and love. The whole universe is in me, and it is in you too. Your cosmic ride back home begins right here, right now. Links: <a title="Host" href="http://mariaamiouni.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mariaamiouni.com</a> <a title="Guest" href="http://laylaalnaif.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">laylaalnaif.com</a> <a title="Podcast Production Company" href= "https://sonorouslab.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">sonorouslab.com</a>