Stories from my life. Mistakes and failures, gains and losses, laced with the life lessons and wisdom I’ve gleaned from living it all. My podcast is a collection of personal shares about what I’ve struggled through and learned from. My soul has been shaped by these experiences. I am who I am because of the life I have lived.
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A podcast that helps health and wellness professionals find more ease in their work. Each episode we'll look at challenges that you might face in running your own business and how human design can help.
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From the Portal of Pain to the Path of Purpose
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This episode focuses on how the portal of pain can often be the doorway to one's purposeful life. When we allow pain to break us open we also invite the universe to grow us in a way that helps us use our pain in service. My Loss Memoir: Losing Amma, Finding Home: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Amma-Finding-Home-Detours-ebook/dp/B00S4VDF5Y/ref=sr_1_1…
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Simple Reminders for Aligning with Your Human Design Type
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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 …
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This episode explores and explodes the top 5 myths that surround the topic of Purpose. Understanding how these myths operate in your life will help you get clear about what's holding you back when it comes to living a purposeful life. My 6-week Grief Group: https://umagirish.com/grief-healing-group Want a Purpose Reading? Go to https://umagirish.co…
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In this episode I share the beginnings of my purpose journey. From my early twenties to my mid-forties I was being prepared for my path. When my beloved Amma died, I was reborn into my purpose. Crones, Hags, and Elder Wise Women of Power Reflections on Turning 60 Letting Grief In Losing Amma, Finding Home…
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In this final episode of season 4, we continue to understand the 6/2 profile by focusing on the 2nd line. What are the qualities of a 2nd line being? What do they need to thrive? Here are my brand-new Human Design Offers! Purpose by Design Sessions: https://umagirish.com/human-design-offerings/#purpose Partnership by Design Sessions: https://umagir…
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Exploring the Identity (G) Center with Brandi and Kyle
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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. …
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Navigating Contradictions in Human Design
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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 Projectors Why unders…
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In this episode, I break down my 6/2 profile in Human Design by speaking about the themes of the 6th line journey. what is a Human Design profile? the 3 life stages of the 6th line experience my personal journey through the 3 life stages the 3 values that ground me how I've come to define success for myself Learn about my Human Design Offers: https…
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How Mental Projectors Make Decisions
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Most of us have been conditioned to make decisions using our mind. Human Design says the mind is a useful tool, but it's the body that knows what's correct for us. This episode is about how Mental Projectors are meant to make decisions that help guide them toward flow and alignment. To figure out how YOU are meant to make decisions according to you…
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Our Best Tips For Tuning Into Your Authority
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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. …
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How does a Projector know when they're making decisions that are incorrect for them? How do they recognize when they're out of alignment? Bitterness is a Projector's red flag, just as Success lets them know they're on the right path. In this episode I unpack what bitterness feels like for me and how I know I'm bitter. I also share my personal defin…
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Uma Girish: Living Life On Your Own Terms As An Embodied Projector
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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 los…
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How A Projector Calls in Aligned Opportunities
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This episode is all about the Projector "strategy" which means "how to call in aligned opportunities." The Projector strategy is "wait to be recognized and invited." What I cover in this episode: What "wait to be invited" means How to know "right" invitations from wrong ones 3 pitfalls to avoid when it comes to invitations My grief memoir: Losing A…
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The Ego Center: Exploring Willpower and Self-Worth in Human Design
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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 …
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In this episode, I speak about my life as a Human Design Projector. This will serve you if you're a projector and also if you have a partner, child, parent, boss, or friend who is a projector. How Human Design Found Me: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/25928505 Pull up your HD chart here: https://humandesignblueprint.com/ Book a Human …
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Bonus: WTFAQ - Got Human Design Questions? Ask Us Next Week
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Use this link to RSVP: https://calendly.com/modernredhead/wtfaq-with-well-designed We'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 s…
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3 Things I Do Before A Year Ends
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How do we send off a year before we call in a new year? Well, I have an intentional end-of-year practice that helps me take stock of how I lived out the year. I offer you a series of journal prompts to help you reflect and review. Human Design readings Join Grief Group WaitlistDe către Uma Girish
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The Storyteller that Lives in Our Head
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In this episode I share my thoughts on “the voice” in our head which dominates so much of our waking lives. That voice is the reason we don’t follow our dreams. I also share about my new writing journey on Substack titled This Human-Divine Journey. Support my writing on Substack: https://umagirish.substack.com Visit my website…
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Recap Time: Our Favourite Moments from Season 1 of the Well Designed Podcast
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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 listeni…
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Like many of you, I've been struggling with the terror and violence that's going on in the world. In this episode I share some ideas on how when we focus on our wellness we have more power to be of service and create harmony. If any of the ideas I shared resonate with you, please email me at uma@umagirish.com. Anita Moorjani's book: Sensitive is th…
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Exploring the Intersection of Improv and Human Design with Jamie Clark (6/2 Emotional Manifestor)
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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 Ma…
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A busy life is not a rich life. When we equate our worthiness with how much we produce, we never get off the hamster wheel. This episode addresses the importance of slowing down as a sacred practice that anchors us in presence. Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto Recipes for A Sacred Life: True Stories and a Fe…
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It's that time of year when relationships come into sharp focus. Thanksgiving brings up so many feelings around being with family, not wanting to be there, grief, anger, and unmet needs. I address the topic of Relationships in this episode. I share a personal story about a beloved friendship that died. I speak about the importance of boundaries and…
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When You Want To Burn It All Down: Gentle Reminders for Each Human Design Type in Business
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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 wh…
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I chanced upon a journal entry and knew right away that I needed to share it with you. In this episode I read this entry and share my thoughts on what it means to try to convince others, why we feel compelled to do it, and how we need to turn the inquiry inward. If anything in this episode spoke to you, do email me at uma@umagirish.com. I'd love to…
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How to Have Emotionally Hard Conversations
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This episode follows episode 23 so please be sure to listen in that order. Here I offer 5 reasons why emotional honesty is important and also share how I prepare for an emotionally hard conversation. Need to have a tough conversation and could use some support? Book a session by emailing uma@umagirish.com…
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A Deep Dive Into The Sacral Center and Authority: How To Use This Powerful Center
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In this episode we’re continuing our series on the Human Design centers with the Sacral center. This is such an important center for two reasons: It helps you understand how your energy works best - key for any solo or small business owner. And for some people it’s their authority - which means they can use it as a powerful resource to make decisio…
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10 Reasons Why Emotional Honesty is Hard
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In this episode I address the 10 reasons why we struggle to have conversations where we need to speak our truth, state our needs, or hold someone accountable for their actions. There are tender, frightened parts of you that are trying to protect you from doing it. Your Human Design holds the key to understanding these parts of you. Book a Human Des…
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Navigating the Challenges of Starting a Wellness Business: Insights from Mariah Hatch (4/6 Sacral Generator)
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Yay! We’ve got another guest on the show this week, Mariah Hatch! Mariah is a yoga wellness professional who specialises in helping people process their emotions through meditation, yoga asanas and practical tools. Her Human Design is a 4/6 Sacral Generator. We cover topics such as trusting your gut, the importance of making mistakes, and the power…
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Unable to Quit Social Media? It’s Not Your Fault
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In this episode I explain why committing to get off social media, then going back, and blaming yourself for your lack of willpower is pointless. It’s not your fault and you’ll know why when you listen. The books that inspired me and tell the truth about social media addiction: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport Stolen Focus by Johann Hari My earlier…
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Understanding Your Throat Center: The Key To Impactful Communication
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Welcome back to Well Designed! In this episode we’re going to talk all about the part of your design that is linked to how to how you communicate. Whether you’re just having a convo with a friend, promoting your business online or trying to organise a workshop, your throat center’s definition will have a lot to say. Brandi has a defined throat and …
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From Broadway to Therapist: Navigating Energy as a Projector w/ Gina Velez (3/6 Splenic Projector)
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Today we have an amazing yoga coach and therapist-in-training for our guest. Gina Velez is a Human Design Projector with a Splenic (intuitive knowing) Authority. After being diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, Gina was fortunate to find a psychologist who introduced her to several integrative practices which in turn lead to her own career in the well…
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When we resist the season we’re moving through, we create more suffering for ourselves. In this episode I share stories about what it means to honor the season you’re moving through. Wintering by Kathleen May What’s In The Way Is The Way by Mary O’Malley Work With MeDe către Uma Girish
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Give Yourself A Break: How Negative Self-Talk is Pulling You Out Of Alignment
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We’re changing things up this episode to look at the Human Design types - in particular we’re looking at what each type tends to make themselves feel guilty for. These feelings of guilt often don’t come from us but instead from the perceived expectations of those around us. The irony is that the guilt often holds us back from being in alignment and…
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Understanding the Spleen Center (Or Why You’re Scared and What The F is Intuition)
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It's time to dive into the Spleen Center - and with that all things intuition, fear and wellbeing. In this episode I, Kyle, share my experiences and insights about using intuition and the spleen as an authority for decision-making. I discuss how intuition has played a crucial role in guiding my choices and how it differs from fear. We also talk abo…
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The Emotional Center: Riding the Wave with Brandi and Kyle
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Let’s take a deep dive into the Emotional center in Human Design (also known as the Solar Plexus). In this episode we cover how both the defined and undefined/open emotional centers can show up in your life. From being hyper at Disneyland to crying over seemingly nothing, we explore how to align with the sometimes intense energy this center can bri…
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Understand Your Inner Superpowers: A Guide to the Human Design Energy Centers
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In my best infomercial voice: 'Are you tired of trying to copy everyone else to make your business work? Do you want to tap into your hidden strengths and superpowers? Look no further than Human Design energy centers! Plus, this week only, buy one center and you'll get 8 more free!' Ah, but in all seriousness, the centers are a very cool place to l…
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Hedvika Ticha: Finding Success Beyond Social Media as a Human Design Reflector
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In this episode of Well Designed we had a blast interviewing, Hedvika Ticha, who is a 3/5 Reflector. Hedvika has found a way to harness her ability to mirror others through being a feminine embodiment coach and yoga instructor. We dive into how she quit social media and found success in her business by focusing on in-person connections. We also get…
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Self-Care During An International Move
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In this episode I share my self-care tips that help me stay calm and grounded as I navigate a big international move. We’re taking a break at the end of Season 2 and will return with fresh episodes for Season 3. Check out my current offers at https://umagirish.com/work-with-meDe către Uma Girish
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Big announcement in this episode! After three years in Düsseldorf, Germany we’re moving back to suburban Chicago. Our three international moves The challenges of moving during a pandemic The grief of a language barrier What I learned during this season of life What I’ll miss about Germany What I’m looking forward to in Chicago…
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Pogo Sticks and Magnesium Baths: Our Guide To Your Root Center
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In this podcast episode, we discuss how to manage stress and burnout by understanding your Root Center. We explore the differences between an open, undefined and defined Root Center in your Human Design bodygraph and how it can affect your ability to manage stress and impact those around you. We also give you some ways to identify what’s going on f…
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Vulnerability is a buzzword these days. Especially as a marketing tactic that coaches promise will bring in more followers, clients, and income. I share my thoughts on vulnerability in this episode. The 3 key elements of vulnerability What people who embrace vulnerability cultivate Why vulnerability as a marketing tactic can backfire The importance…
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How We Discovered Human Design (and why we went all in on it)
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In this episode of the Well Designed podcast, Kyle Wood and Brandi Healy discuss their personal journeys of discovering and learning about Human Design. They share their experiences of how this system has impacted their personal lives and relationships, as well as their businesses. Kyle and Brandi also discuss how Human Design is a useful tool for …
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What’s The Deal With Those Fractions on My HD Chart? (Human Design Profiles)
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In this episode, we discuss Human Design Profiles and how you can use it to work out how best to use your time and to market your business. From the problem-solving 5 to the integrated wisdom of the 6th line, we explore the nuances of each profile and share personal anecdotes and examples. Tune in to discover how understanding your profile can help…
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Truths Human Design Confirmed About Me
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Living life as a Human Design Projector has been a very satisfying experiment so far. Knowing the ebbs and flows of my energy; my strengths and shadows; my purpose and life of service; and how I am meant to make decisions has made all the difference. I experience more peace and flow in my life as a result of living this aligned life. In this episod…
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Vulnerability Hangovers: Tips for Recharging Based on Your Human Design Type
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We had a blast chatting about the challenges of launching new projects and the importance of taking care of yourself afterwards. In this episode we explore how different human design types experience this process and share tips and tricks for recovering your energy and maintaining your well-being. Whether you're a Projector, Manifestor, Reflector, …
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In this episode, I unpack how my relationship with rituals evolved over time. Born and raised in southern India I brought a healthy rebellious spirit to practicing rituals that didn’t feel meaningful to me. Now I love rituals because the practices I call rituals have little to do with complex astrology or cosmic alignment. How humans practiced ritu…
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How To Read Your Human Design Chart (Where To Start)
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The Human Design chart can be confusing AF to look at. In this episode, Kyle Wood and Brandi Healy discuss where to look based on what you’re trying to find out about yourself. They cover topics such as understanding your energy type, when to look at your centers, what definition and digestion is, and not getting bogged down in advanced aspects of …
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Unleashing Your Innate Genius (Even if it Annoys Your Wife) (Kyle Wood, 2/4 Splenic Projector)
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In this episode, host Brandi Healy interviews her co-host Kyle Wood, a 2/4 Splenic Projector, about his Human Design. They discuss various aspects of Kyle's chart, including his defined and undefined centers, his channels, and his profile. They also touch on topics such as stress management with an open root and the challenges of explaining intuiti…
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In this episode I share the top 5 values that have served as my guideposts in 2023. Instead of a word-of-the-year I find it useful to think about 3-5 values that will help me show up for my work, relationships, well-being, and life in general with integrity and ease. My top 5 values How each of these values impact my decision-making The ways in whi…
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