Well Designed: A Human Design Podcast

In this episode of Well Designed, hosts Brandi Healy and Kyle Wood dive into practical tips for each Human Design type. From Projectors to Manifesting Generators, they offer personalized strategies for living in alignment with your type, covering everything from balancing rest and work to understanding how to navigate relationships and energy more effectively.  Whether you're a Projector learning to manage your energy, a Manifestor learning to initiate, or a Generator looking to stay lit up, this episode is packed with valuable, actionable tips for every Human Design type. 

Today we're covering a big one! The Identity Center (also traditionally known as the G Center).The Identity Center governs love, direction, and the sense of self. It represents our core identity and life purpose, guiding us towards environments and relationships that are most aligned with our true nature so as you can imagine it has a big impact.We cover how to align with this center whether yours is defined or undefined sharing what it feels like when you're in that alignment and what red flags to look for that you might be out of alignment.---(00:00) - WD0205 - Identity Center (00:40) - Welcome back to Well Designed (02:30) - Introduction to the Identity Center (03:09) - Understanding Defined and Undefined Centers (04:47) - Experiences with Undefined Identity Center (07:42) - Impact of Environment on Identity (12:10) - Challenges and Wisdom of Undefined Identity (22:16) - Experiences with Defined Identity Center (26:46) - Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes ---Links to things we mention:Our awesome email list can be found on our website: WellDesignedHD.com

Ever get confused about how two parts of your Human Design could both be true? In this episode we dive into the contradictions within Human Design and how show up manifest in your personal and professional life. Here are a few highlights:How we how we navigate the intricacies of invitations, guidance, and energy management as ProjectorsWhy understanding how one's chart works together is helpful to applying human design principles to lifeThe truth that contradictions aren't so much obstacles but opportunities for growth and understanding---Links to things we mention:We mention Marsha Linehan and her work with DBT.Want to work with us? Here are some optionsBook a One-on-One Session with BrandiApply for Kyle's Aligned Success HD Program for fitness and wellness professionals

When was the last time you made a decision without overthinking it? Did it work out? Did some good come of it?Your Human Design Authority is all about how you best make decisions, and just so you know, it's never from a place of thinking about something to death. But, that's often our default mode, especially when it comes to important decisions.This episode is all about how to leverage your Authority to make the right decision for you, even when it's hard or you feel like you'll let someone down. We share some general tips for all Authorities and then several tips for each Authority.So grab your chart and enjoy the episode!---In this episode we're also excited to share with you a couple of ways you can work with us. Here are the links:Book a One-on-One Session with BrandiApply for Kyle's Aligned Success HD Program for fitness and wellness professionals

Today we welcome a guest to the show, Uma Girish, a mental projector and human design expert, to find out more about her unique approach to helping people navigate through significant life changes and grief by leveraging human design principles.Uma shares her personal journey, highlighting the significant transitions in her life, the impact of losing her parents, and how these experiences led to her spiritual awakening and deepened understanding of her purpose.Here are a few of the key topics we hit on:Understanding the Three Phases of the Sixth LineEmbracing Meditation and Simplicity for Inner PeaceThe Art of Silence in ConversationsNavigating Social Interactions as a Projector❤️ BH & KWLinks to things we mention:Uma has several resources for our listeners including her podcast, Being Fully Me (which I love), and her blog on Substack, This Human-Divine Journey.You can find all of her resources, books and how to work with her on her website: UmaGirish.comJoin our newsletter:Our website is now live! Check it out to search our podcast episodes and sign up to our monthly newsletter for all things Human Design: Well Designed HD

How do you feel about the word: Ego? With popular books titled with Ego is the Enemy it makes you think that there is something bad or wrong about the ego.Human Design has a different approach to ego and in today’s episode we’ll share what that is. The Ego Center influences our willpower, motivation, self-worth, and self-esteem. In our words, our passion.Sometimes called the ‘Heart Center’, it’s definitely not a bad thing to have this defined. Here are some highlights from the episode:How to find your Ego Center on your chart and whether it’s defined, undefined or openHow to harness the power of your ego center as a business owner or self-employed practitionerWhat is means to have an Ego Authority and how that impacts your decision makingWe hope you’ll enjoy this episode in our ongoing series on the Human Design centers!❤️ BH & KWLinks to things we mention:We mention a podcast from last season with our friend Mariah Hatch - a 4/6 Generator with a defined Ego Center.We also mention the official book for Human Design called Human Design: The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation.

Use this link to RSVP: https://calendly.com/modernredhead/wtfaq-with-well-designedWe're sure that after listening to season 1 of Well Designed that you must have questions.Come join us on Zoom next week for a beverage and a chat about Human Design. Ask us your questions or let us check out your chart (or your partners chart) or see what your HD says about an obstacle you're facing. We've got some ideas of what this will look like but we're also there for you and where you want to take it.It's free to join and you'll get a copy of the recording afterwards. Here's the link again to register: https://calendly.com/modernredhead/wtfaq-with-well-designedWe'd love to meet you there!- Kyle & Brandi

In the season finale, we take a look back at our episodes this year and discuss the parts that blew our minds the most. We also reflect on how through creating the podcast we were able to experiment with our own Human Design.Listen in to hear what we have in store for you during the break and for next season. Thank you so much everyone for listening to the show this past 6 months, we can’t wait to continue the journey with you!(00:00) - Introduction to today's episode (04:24) - Celebration some Well Designed podcast milestones (07:35) - How we've been managing our energy as Projectors with a side hustle (16:13) - Reflecting on our favourite episodes (20:59) - Hedvika: The Rare Reflector (25:09) - The importance of giving yourself some time to absorb your Human Design (26:31) - Gina: A Projector's Perspective (29:03) - Mariah: A Generator's Journey in the Wellness Industry (31:43) - Jamie: A Manifestor's Experience (35:40) - What the future holds for Well Designed Links to things we mentionOur website - it's coming soon. I'll come back and update these show notes with a link when it's live.If you'd like to listen to all of our episodes, simply scroll through your podcast app or check them all out here.

We’re excited to share this episode because today we’re talking to our friend Jamie Clark who is also our first Manifestor on the show. Jamie, who has a background in improv and human design, shares with us how she utilizes these in her company to help people overcome their fear of public speaking through inner child work.We also chat about how Manifestors and Projectors like being asked questions (and what’s different for the two types), a deep dive into the 6th line (profile 6) and how wisdom can be found in feeling angry.Jamie also ends up giving Kyle a mini-session live on the show which we’ve left in unedited.(00:00) - Welcome to today's episode (00:50) - Introducing today's guest, Jamie Clark (02:57) - Is it true that Manifestor's don't like being asked questions? (09:32) - How does a Manifestor end up in improv? (13:53) - How did Jamie first discover Human Design? (19:43) - What does it mean to head 'on to the roof' with a 6 in your profile? (23:03) - What wisdom can Manifestors find in Anger? A perspective shift. (31:06) - How does bitterness show up for Projectors? (39:00) - Jamie gives Kyle a mini-session live on the podcast (55:11) - How to find out more about Jamie and/or work with her Links to things we mentionThe three of us all met doing our Human Design training with Erin Claire Jones over on Human Design Blueprint.Jamie’s company is called Intentional Improv and she can be contact via Linkedin. She also posts funny Human Design stuff on Instagram @sunflowervigilante.Two TV shows are mentioned (which Brandi knows nothing about, of course) called Parks & Recreation and Broad City.Kyle also mentions a book, The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. It’s all about overcoming our upper limits.

Ever get the feeling that you want to just burn your wellness practice down and do something else?We all get stuck in moments like this and in those moments Human Design can be really helpful. But as we go down the rabbit hole of HD we can get lost in the nitty gritty so today is a reminder of how knowing your type well can tell you a lot about where you might be off track.In this episode we’ve included some gentle reminders for each Human Design Type to help you feel more in flow and alignment.Enjoy the episode!(00:42) - Party On Well Designers (05:19) - Today's topic: Gentle reminders for each Human Design Type (08:23) - Manifesting Generators: Walk your own path (12:00) - Generators: Notice where your energy is taking you (14:27) - Projectors: Trust that the invitations will come (21:40) - Manifestors: It's okay to be weird (29:03) - Reflectors: Ditch productivity for flow (33:12) - Announcement for the Well Designed podcast Links to things we mention:We kick off the episode talking about Wayne’s World and VCRs which has nothing to do with Human Design but I thought I’d link to them for our younger listeners.We also mention Mariah Hatch’s episode and I thought you might be interested in a couple other episodes we've recorded on type:Give Yourself A Break: How Negative Self-Talk is Pulling You Out Of AlignmentVulnerability Hangovers: Tips for Recharging Based on Your Human Design Type