EP 172- Intuition, Burnout & Clean Living Through Human Design (with 5/1 Splenic Projector Leslie Menich)

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Leslie Menich, a 5/1 Splenic Projector and the founder of Live On With Les. We talk about her journey through burnout, chronic illness, mold exposure, and thyroid cancer — and how trusting her intuition pulled her forward when nothing made sense.We also get into what it looks like to rebuild your life around your energy, why Projectors struggle with burnout, and how clean living, sustainability, and nervous system health all weave together.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, depleted, or unsure where to start with taking care of yourself… this conversation might be exactly what you need.What We CoverLeslie’s health journey and the intuition that kept nudging herProjector burnout + why rest isn’t optionalLearning boundaries when people naturally lean on your energyClean beauty, sustainability, and simple lifestyle swapsHow Human Design helped her understand what her body was already telling herThe role of self-care, nervous system healing, and “starting small”Timestamps:00:00 Intro and Welcome03:53 Intro to Leslie Menich08:11 Health Challenges and Discoveries11:22 Trusting Her Intuition13:41 Leslie's Human Design18:04 Cancer Diagnosis and the aftermath21:47 Understanding Projector Energy and Its Challenges25:23 The Mind-Body Connection in Wellness26:52 Meeting People Where They are at on Their Journey29:39 The Importance of Boundaries32:28 Leslie's ICX35:44 Curiosity and experiences of an Open Emotional Solar Plexus center42:32 Feeling Aligned and Accepting What is46:42 Upcoming Classes and Coaching Opportunities50:05 Wrapping up with LeslieAbout Leslie MenichLeslie is a wellness educator, clean-living consultant, and sustainability advocate, blending real-life experience with grounded, practical guidance. She’s the Manager & Wellness Educator at Baddhare Salon, a certified sustainable salon, and the founder of Live On With Les, where she helps families and businesses transition to healthier, cleaner, more sustainable lifestyles without overwhelm. Connect With LeslieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesliemenich/Email: [email protected] Business Card: https://app.wavecnct.com/leslie.menich.aq8zDiscovery Call: https://calendar.app.google/CPJrTfryuY58j8Qv6Free Class — December 15th, 9 AM ETTopic: Mind, Body + Spirit FoundationsRegister: https://liveonwithles.myflodesk.com/freeintroclassSpecial Listener Offer15% off Leslie’s 3-Session Clean Living PackageUse code: HumanDesign------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tired of fighting your own energy? Your Human Design for Energetic Clarity guidebook translates your Human Design into practical wisdom so you can stop forcing what doesn't work and start living what does. Grab yours here:https://www.humandesignhive.com/guidebookWant insight on your design, on your time? Check out the customized Audio Human Design Reading: https://www.humandesignhive.com/audio_readingGrab your FREE copy of your Human Design chart (Bodygraph) Here: https://www.humandesignhive.com/freechartReady to gain clarity on your Human Design with Dana?Book a Clarity Session now! https://cal.com/DanaHDHNeed some Human Design informed intuitive guidance? Check out my Email Intuitive Reading offer!https://humandesignhive.com/EmailReadingFollow Dana on IG: Instagram (@humandesignhive)Website: [https://www.humandesignhive.com](https://www.humandesignhive.com/)email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danaphillips.substack.com/subscribe