290: Why Chicken Therapy Is A Real Thing, Deciphering Egg Labels and the Power of Simple Living with Gary Vallery

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.

Featured Guest: Gary Vallery

Gary Vallery is a backyard chicken expert, podcaster, YouTuber, and passionate advocate for simple living close to the land. Raised in rural Louisiana, Gary was reintroduced to chickens in his 50s and has since built a thriving community dedicated to the joy, healing, and wisdom that chickens bring to everyday life. A licensed scuba diver, black belt in Taekwondo, certified flight instructor, Red Cross instructor, and woodworking enthusiast, Gary brings the same curiosity and devotion to everything he does, including his beloved flock.

In this episode, Amy and Gary explore the magical world of backyard chickens. They cover how “chicken therapy” is legit and the surprising emotional healing these animals offer. They also discuss the truth behind store bought eggs, what to look for on the label and a little Chicken 101 for any backyard keepers, like the friendliest breeds for beginners, raising baby chicks, rooster and flock dynamics, and the profound life lessons these hilarious, fascinating creatures have to teach us about presence, care, and living close to the land.

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If you enjoyed this episode be sure to check out:

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87. Your Power Animals and Spirit Guides with Amy Fournier and Ted Andrews’ Animal-Speak, Part II

Audio Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:05:53 Meet Gary Vallery

00:14:56 Gary’s Chicken Journey

00:20:02 Friendly Chickens & Breeds

00:29:50 Energy & the Flock

00:39:50 Roosters & Flock Dynamics

00:45:01 Egg Nutrition & Labels

00:55:03 Chicken Therapy & Healing

01:02:38 Closing

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