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The Human Design Variables with Vaness Henry In this fascinating conversation, I’m joined by Vaness Henry for a deep dive into the Human Design Variables explored through her distinctive lens, extensive investigations, and lived experience. Vaness brings a unique perspective to the relationship between the body, our inner and outer environments, and alignment. On this episode, she invites you to look more closely at how the Variables may be playing out in your own life—and to become more curious about what your body and environment might be communicating. We also explore my own Variables, which gives us a fascinating real-life lens through which to understand these concepts. This episode is an invitation to experiment, observe, and ask better questions: What conditions allow your body to feel most supported? How does your environment influence the way you experience life? What might become visible when you pay closer attention to your own patterns? What questions are you ready to explore more deeply? Vaness Henry is a journalist, shamanic practitioner, and Human Design Variables specialist. Through her YouTube investigations, private practice, education, and signature Inner Expeditions, she explores the relationship between the body, environment, and alignment—helping people recognize what their bodies are communicating and build lives that better support who they are. Vaness’s Radical Experiment begins September 28. Learn more and sign up at thehumandesignvariables.com. Connect with Vaness: vanesshenry.comThe Human Design VariablesVaness Henry on YouTube Disclaimer: This episode is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Human Design is not a medical or diagnostic system, and nothing discussed in this episode should be considered medical, mental-health, legal, or financial advice. The personal experiences and perspectives shared are not a substitute for individualized guidance from a qualified professional. Always consult an appropriately licensed professional regarding your health and personal circumstances.

A lot can change in a year, including the way you see your own life. In this episode, I’m sharing a little of where I’ve been, what’s shifted, and the perspective I’ve gained as I’ve found myself moving more fully “onto the roof.” This isn’t an episode about having life figured out. It’s about zooming out enough to see your life from your own perspective — what actually makes you happy, what matters to you now, and what you might be ready to see differently. Consider this a life update, a reflection on the last year, and an invitation to come sit on the roof with me for a little while.

What if the very strategies you’ve used to survive—perfectionism, overachievement, emotional detachment—are now keeping you from the love and connection you crave? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Lopez, founder of The Brave Method and former NASA psychologist, for a deep and honest conversation about the defense mechanisms we develop early in life to stay safe—and how those same patterns can quietly disconnect us from our truth, our relationships, and ourselves. Stephanie shares her journey of stepping away from a prestigious, successful career in psychology to follow her intuition into work that felt more aligned. Even after years of training, she found that traditional tools often failed to get to the heart of true healing and self-love. It wasn’t until she began listening to her body, her heart, and her inner knowing that everything began to shift. I also share how attending one of Stephanie’s Brave Method events cracked something open in me. Her work helped me recognize the subtle ways I was still armored and allowed me to soften into a deeper connection with myself. If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns—striving, pleasing, avoiding—and you’re ready to come back home to yourself, this episode is a must. In this episode, we explore: The subtle ways defense mechanisms shape our behavior and disconnect us Why perfectionism, anxiety, and control are often unhealed protection The limits of traditional psychology in accessing true self-love How intuition, embodiment, and self-compassion open the door to real healing What it looks like to release the armor and live more bravely and openly Resources Mentioned: Learn more about Dr. Stephanie Lopez and The Brave Method: www.brave-method.com Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @drstephanielopez Discover her 4 step process to ditch anxiety for good: https://www.brave-method.com/anxiety

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Australian psychic medium, author, and spiritual investigator Debbie Malone—and trust me, you’ll want to hear the wild story of how we met (hint: her oracle cards literally fell out of the sky). We dive into Debbie’s extraordinary journey of awakening to her intuitive gifts after multiple near-death experiences, and how those experiences led her to work with law enforcement on missing persons cases. She shares what it was like to embrace her spiritual calling over 20 years ago—long before it was mainstream—and how the more she tried to shut down her abilities, the louder they got. We talk: The uncanny way Debbie’s oracle deck brought us together How her near-death experiences cracked open her psychic abilities Her psychic detective work—and how helping solve crimes became her entry point into the spirit world Mediumship, why souls return, and what they really want to say Her perspective on past lives and her son’s powerful past life memory Filming TV shows in jails, facing skeptics, and the wildest stories from her work Why being psychic doesn’t mean you’re not skeptical—and how both can coexist What it was like raising intuitive children in a world that wasn’t always ready for them Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this conversation is full of awe, insight, and heart. Tune in for an unforgettable ride through the mystical and the grounded. Connect with Debbie: https://www.debbiemalone.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiemalonebtw/ Psychic Detect Group: https://findmegroup.org

What happens when you reach the "roof" as a 6th line in Human Design and suddenly start seeing your entire life through a brand new lens? In this conversation with Alana Kilmartin—a fellow Human Design 4/6 profile and creator of Unserious Careers—we explore the unique unfolding of the 6th line journey: the chaos, the clarity, and the deep self-reflection that comes with hitting your Saturn Return and beginning to see your story with new eyes. We talk about: Why many 6th lines feel the need to separate from their environment to discover who they truly are The shift from chasing success to creating meaningful impact The process behind building Unserious Careers and stepping outside the traditional box Why your career should reflect your personal values—not someone else’s blueprint Rebuilding self-confidence and trust after redefining what success means to you This one’s for anyone walking a non-linear path and wondering if they're still “on track.” (Spoiler: you are.) 👉 Connect with Alana:Instagram: @unseriouscareers Website: www.unseriouscareers.com

What happens when you stop waiting for the perfect moment and start following the next right step? In this powerful conversation, I sat down with Dr. Allyson Gregory, pharmacist and founder of Emogene & Co., to talk about how her skincare company started with a single realization in the mirror—and evolved, one leap at a time, into a full-blown business rooted in integrity, intention, and healing. But this episode isn’t just about business. It’s about the deeper journey of resilience, learning to fail forward, and trusting your inner knowing even when the path isn’t clear. We talk about the dance between emotion and logic, overcoming perfectionism, and how self-worth shifts when you stop chasing external validation and start loving yourself from the inside out. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a dreamer, or someone navigating a new chapter, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to have it all figured out—you just have to take the next leap. 👉 Connect with Allyson:Website: www.emogeneandco.comInstagram: @emogeneco

Join myself and my mentor Jessica Mangum for an enlightening conversation where we dive into all things intuition, the subconscious mind, and trusting where your unique path is leading you. Connect with Jess Mangum on her website www.jessicamangum.com or on Instagram @jessicamangumysp

I'm going to be honest... this was a challenging episode to summarize because we talked about SO many things! Patrick shares all about the nervous system, somatic work, and how to actually heal and integrate past traumas to create more personal freedom in your life. He takes us through what somatic work is and why it's so important to liberate yourself from the past to create your life on your own terms. Connect with Patrick: https://www.murph.live Join the Intuition Study Group on 9/22: https://calendly.com/jessbubbico/intuition-study-group Who is Patrick? Patrick Murphy believes that the bravest thing any human can do is to ask for help, especially in the moments when we feel like we should "have it all together." He is a storyteller, entrepreneur, and somatic coach who empowers leaders and high achievers to break free from feeling stuck. He knows what it's like to spend years in therapy, read all the books, listen to all of the podcasts, make some progress, yet still feel stuck and broken inside. His own journey through the depths of trauma and complex PTSD—stemming from an alcoholic father and childhood sexual abuse from a neighbor—has been filled with great success working for companies like The Wall Street Journal and founding a mental health startup while secretly battling self-doubt, suicidal ideation, and feelings of brokenness. After decades of striving in this way, Patrick discovered Somatic Experiencing which transformed his understanding of himself and revealed that his perceived brokenness was, in fact, his nervous system stuck in loops of past trauma and shame. Now, he dedicates his life to guiding other courageous individuals to make sense of their inner worlds and embrace the bold, visionary lives they desire to lead while laughing a lot and enjoying themselves along the way.

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Hey all! It's that time of the month again :) Jenni Crowther has joined me to talk about what's in store for the month of June. Listen in to hear about the cosmic dance the planets are doing and how it may affect you in your life. You can connect with Jenni at https://www.jennicrowther.co.uk

Hey hey! Today I shared some of my own reflections on Human Design and I invite you to take what resonates and leave what doesn't. Human Design is a beautiful tool that can help you to interpret the language of your body and where your body is trying to lead and guide you. As we move into this new era, we're being invited to find our own definition of freedom and what feels good and right for us in our own experience. There's no one 'right way' to be successful - different things are going to feel good for different people and it's important to listen to and lean into what feels right for each of us. I hope you'll join us for the Venus Sequence Study Group on the 15th- you can learn more using the link below! www.jessbubbico.com/venus 2022 Podcast about the Gene Keys: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waking-up-with-jess/id1585561491?i=1000584489818

In this week's episode of the podcast, I connect with the amazing Jenni Crowther about the upcoming May transits. To connect with Jenni and access her bonus resources for the transits, head over to https://jennicrowther.co.uk/ To connect with Jess, head over to www.jessbubbico.com

During this episode, I interview Amanda Foley about her experience as a 4/6 Sacral Generator and now surrendering to her design has shifted so many things in her life. Amanda shares about her experiment and what it’s been like to learn to get out of her head and into her body. You can connect with Amanda at www.curateyoursoul.com

One of the things I loved the most about this interview was how Stephanie shared the science behind EFT and why it works using acupressure points. She also brought in different elements around intuition and how you can use EFT in conjunction with your intuition. Anything that brings a balance between science and the ‘woo’ speaks directly to my heart and soul! And I know it does for many of you as well. Stephanie shared some great videos she has on YouTube as an introduction to EFT that you can check out below if you’d like to try it out for yourself: Intro to EFT Tapping Tapping to Connect With Your Intuition If you’d like to connect with Stephanie, she is a dear friend of mine and I highly recommend her work. You can connect with her on her website here and her Instagram here.

Well my friends we are in for a DOOZY when it comes to April's energy! Lots of change, lots of expansion, lots of 'expect the unexpected' vibes. Listen in to today's episode to learn more about what's ahead for April! To connect with Jenni, visit https://jennicrowther.co.uk/ To connect with Jess, visit www.jessbubbico.com