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Unlearning

A podcast dedicated to empowering you to confidently lead a wholesome, aligned, fulfilling life by unlearning years of societal pressures and finally getting back to living the life you deserve. Weekly episodes that are going to have you dropping the bullshit excuses and getting outta your own way! This is Unlearning.

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    Ep 139: You Can't Read The Label From Inside The Jar

    When we're in the middle of a hard season, a transition, a business decision, a relationship, grief, healing, or simply the uncertainty of what's next, we often expect ourselves to have complete clarity.But what if that's an impossible ask?In this episode, we're talking about why our nervous systems crave certainty, how urgency creates tunnel vision, and why the answers we're searching for often can't be found by thinking harder.Sometimes the clarity you're looking for isn't something you think your way into.It's something you live your way into.If you've been questioning yourself, overanalyzing every decision, or feeling frustrated that you can't see the whole picture, this conversation is for you.We'll explore:Why uncertainty feels so uncomfortableThe difference between urgency and clarityHow hindsight always seems obviousLearning to trust yourself before you have proofWhy the next honest step is often enoughYou don't need to have your whole life figured out to keep moving forward.Sometimes, you're simply too close to the story to see what it's becoming.

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    Ep 138: The Summer You Don’t Have to Earn

    School is winding down, routines are shifting, and summer is beginning.With it can come a quiet kind of pressure: to make it magical, make memories, be more present, feel confident in your body, say yes to every invitation, and somehow enjoy every second.But what if summer does not need to be optimized?In this gentle episode, we’re talking about the transition into a new season—the logistics, noise, shifting routines, body-image and food noise, social expectations, and the invisible pressure to make summer “count.”Whether you are navigating kids home from school, a fuller social calendar, work changes, vacation plans, grief, loneliness, or simply a tired nervous system, this episode is your reminder that you do not have to earn rest, joy, slowness, or a good day.Summer is not a performance.It is a season you get to live inside of.In this episode, we explore:Why even positive transitions can feel dysregulatingThe pressure parents can feel to create a “magical” summerSummer body-image and food noiseWhy rest is not the same as doing nothingHow boundaries can be one of the most restorative things you doChoosing a summer feeling instead of building another checklistYou are allowed to have an ordinary summer. A quiet summer. A complicated summer. A beautiful summer that does not need to look beautiful from the outside.

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    Ep 137: What Success Can't Give You

    Have you ever reached a goal only to realize it didn't change how you felt about yourself?In this episode of The Unlearning Podcast, we're exploring the hidden expectations many of us place on success. We believe achievements will make us feel worthy, validated, safe, connected, or at peace, but those experiences can't be earned through accomplishment alone.Join me for a compassionate conversation about self-worth, nervous system safety, belonging, validation, and why peace isn't something waiting at the finish line.If you've ever found yourself saying, "I'll be happy when..." this episode is for you.Because success can change your circumstances, but it can't give you what has been within you all along.

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    Ep 136: 10 Lessons From 10 Years in Business

    This year marks 10 years in business, and if there's one thing I've learned, it's that entrepreneurship is never just about business.It's about courage.It's about identity.It's about resilience.It's about learning how to trust yourself when things don't go according to plan.In this episode, I'm sharing the 10 biggest lessons I've learned over the last decade, from navigating criticism and comparison, to building community, expanding your nervous system capacity, and finding the courage to do things differently.Whether you're building a business, a dream, a family, or a new version of yourself, these lessons are about so much more than entrepreneurship.They're about becoming.A decade later, I can tell you this:The dream will change you far more than you ever imagined.

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    Ep 135: The Cost of Carrying People in Your Head

    Have you ever noticed that some people seem to take up residence in your mind long after the conversation ends?Maybe you're replaying what they said.Analyzing their behavior.Anticipating their reactions.Trying to understand them, fix them, manage them, or avoid upsetting them.In this episode, we're exploring the hidden emotional cost of carrying other people in your head.We'll dive into why so many of us become consumed by other people's thoughts, feelings, opinions, and actions, and how this often stems from old survival patterns, people-pleasing tendencies, hypervigilance, and nervous system conditioning.You'll learn how constantly monitoring others can disconnect you from yourself, drain your energy, and keep you stuck in cycles of overthinking, resentment, and emotional exhaustion.Most importantly, we'll explore what it looks like to come home to yourself, to release the responsibility for managing everyone else's experience and reclaim your own peace.If you've ever felt exhausted by relationships, trapped in overthinking, or overly responsible for how others feel, this episode is for you.

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    Ep 134: Some Days I Love This Life… And Some Days It Feels Like Too Much

    You can deeply love your life… and still feel overwhelmed by it sometimes.In this deeply personal episode, we talk about:business expansion and nervous system capacityparenting through different seasonswatching your children grow uprelationships shifting into logisticsand the pressure to “love every moment”This episode is a reminder that gratitude and overwhelm can coexist, and that being human means holding both.

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    Ep 133: When You’re the One Everyone Leans On

    The hidden exhaustion of always being the strong oneBeing the capable one can feel empowering… until it becomes heavy.In this deeply honest episode, we explore:emotional labor and invisible responsibilityentrepreneurship + motherhood overwhelmwhy capable people struggle to receive supportresentment, nervous system depletion, and over-functioningand how to soften without collapsingIf you’ve ever felt exhausted from always being “the strong one,” this episode will resonate deeply.

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    Ep 132: The Loneliness of Doing Life Differently

    Growth can be beautiful… but it can also feel lonely.In this deeply personal episode, we explore what happens when your healing, priorities, and alignment begin shifting faster than the world around you.We talk about:entrepreneurship and unconventional livingparenting while evolvingmarriage and differing growth pacesnervous system shiftsgrief, boundaries, and belongingIf you’ve ever felt like your growth has changed how you fit into your world, this episode will resonate deeply.

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    Ep 131: Why Other People’s Routines Are Making You Feel Like Sh*t About Yourself

    From 5AM routines to diet culture to perfectly curated wellness habits… it’s easy to feel like everyone else has life figured out.In this episode, we unpack:why comparison hits so deeplyhow borrowed routines disconnect you from yourselfthe hidden shame behind wellness cultureand how to create habits that actually align with your body and lifeIf you’ve ever felt like someone else’s discipline made you question your own worth, this episode is for you.

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    Ep 130: Awareness Isn’t the Same as Change

    You can understand your patterns, know where they come from, and still find yourself repeating them.In this episode, we explore the gap between awareness and real change, and why knowing isn’t always enough to create lasting transformation.We talk about:why awareness alone doesn’t shift patternshow the nervous system holds onto familiar responsesthe difference between understanding and integrationand what real change actually looks like in everyday lifeIf you’ve ever thought, “I know this… so why am I still doing it?” this episode will resonate.

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    Ep 129: Why Safety Can Feel Boring (But Is Actually Peace)

    Ever feel like life has gotten calmer… but instead of feeling better, it feels a little off?In this episode, we explore why your nervous system can interpret safety as boredom, and why that’s a normal part of the healing process.We talk about:why your body prefers familiarity over safetyhow calm can feel uncomfortable at firstthe difference between peace and numbnessand why you may feel pulled back into old patternsIf you’ve ever wondered why “better” doesn’t always feel better right away, this episode will make it make sense.

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    Ep 128: When Other People’s Energy Hijacks Yours (a Hockey arena story)

    Ever leave a space feeling irritated, overwhelmed, or completely off, and wonder why it affected you so much?In this episode, we explore what’s really happening when your nervous system responds to high-energy, emotionally charged environments. *cough* kids sporting events....Through a real-life experience, we unpack:why certain spaces feel so intensewhat “normalized dysregulation” actually looks likethe difference between awareness and absorbingand how to move through these moments without losing yourselfIf you’ve ever felt like you carry energy that isn’t yours. this episode will resonate deeply.

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    Ep 127: When Alignment Disappoints Other People

    The moment you stop abandoning yourself… someone will notice.In this episode, we explore the often unspoken side of alignment, the guilt, the shifting dynamics, and the discomfort that comes when you start choosing yourself.We talk about:Why alignment changes your relationshipsThe difference between guilt and misalignmentWhy people may feel disappointed when you growHow to set boundaries without shutting downAnd how to stay connected to yourself through it allThis is a real, honest conversation about what it actually looks like to live in alignment, beyond the idea of it.

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    Ep 126: When the One Who Holds… Gets Held

    An unplanned… but it felt important to share.This week, I lost my grandma. And later that same day, while teaching a class in a practice I’ve held for years… I broke open in a way I didn’t expect.In a room where I’m usually the one holding others, I was the one being held.In this episode, I’m sharing what happened, what it revealed about the nervous system, grief, control, and the identity of “being the strong one”… and why learning to receive support might be the most important part of healing.If you’ve ever felt like you have to hold it all together, this one is for you 🤍

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    Ep 125: When You’re Not Who You Were Anymore

    You’re in the in-between.That space where who you used to be no longer fits…but who you’re becoming doesn’t feel fully anchored yet.In this episode, we explore the season that so many women find themselves in—but rarely have language for.The moments where:– clarity is followed by doubt– expansion is followed by contraction– and nothing feels as certain as it once didThis isn’t confusion.This isn’t failure.This is what it feels like when your life is expanding faster than your nervous system feels safe to hold.Inside this conversation, we move through:– why growth can feel destabilizing (even when it’s aligned)– the hidden pattern of over-responsibility and holding it all together– what it really means to lead from embodiment instead of effort– why receiving can feel harder than doing– and how to navigate this season without rushing out of itIf you’ve been questioning yourself lately…if things feel unclear, stretched, or heavy in a way you can’t quite explain…this episode will meet you there.Softly. Honestly. And without trying to fix you.Because nothing has gone wrong.You’re becoming someone your old nervous system hasn’t fully caught up to yet.Be sure to reach out and share your reflections, I'd love to hear them!

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    Ep 124: The Problem with ‘Be Kind’ Culture

    We hear it all the time,“be kind.”But what if that’s not actually the standard we should be striving for?In this episode, I share a simple moment from my day that sparked a deeper realization about how we show up in the world—and how often we focus on behavior while completely overlooking energy.Because here’s the truth:People don’t just hear you… they feel you.We explore:Why “being kind” can sometimes become performativeThe subtle ways unprocessed stress shows up in your tone, body, and presenceWhat it really means to be responsible for your energyHow your nervous system state impacts every interaction you haveWhy regulation isn’t just personal work,it’s relationalThis isn’t about being perfect or saying the right thing.It’s about becoming aware of how you actually feel to be around.Because that’s what people remember.If you’ve ever walked away from an interaction thinking “nothing was wrong, but something felt off”…this episode will shift how you see yourself, and others.As always if this stirred something in you, lets chat!

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    Ep 123: Alignment Isn’t a Destination, It’s a Felt Sense

    Alignment isn’t about certainty, confidence, or getting it “right.”It’s about safety.Honesty.And the body’s ability to tell the truth without fear.In this episode, we explore:Why alignment can feel confusing after survivalThe difference between ego-led and body-led alignmentWhat alignment actually feels like in the bodyWhy alignment emerges after regulation, not beforeThis episode continues our series on unlearning, shame, regulation, and alignment as lived experiences.If you're ready to dive deeper into an aligned life, send me a DM on IG or email [email protected]

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    Ep 122: Regulation isn’t calm, it’s capacity.

    In this episode, we explore regulation not as a concept, but as a lived, day-to-day experience.After unlearning old patterns and softening shame, regulation becomes the missing piece that allows real change to happen.We talk about:Why regulation is often mistaken for calm or controlHow dysregulation gets mislabeled as intuition or failureWhat regulation actually looks like in real lifeWhy capacity comes before clarityHow safety creates self-trustThis episode is part of an ongoing series on unlearning, shame, regulation, and alignment , lived through the body, not just understood in the mind.Let's dive in!

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    Ep 121: Nothing Is Wrong With You (Even If It Feels Like It Is)

    Ever notice how the moment things feel unclear, uncomfortable, or slow, you assume something is wrong?In this episode, we talk about why healing, unlearning, and growth often feel messier than we expect, and why that doesn’t mean you’re failing.This is a relatable, honest conversation about:The awkward “in-between” phase of growthWhy discomfort doesn’t mean regressionHow shame convinces us we’re doing it wrongWhat regulation actually looks like in real lifeAnd why nothing might need fixing at allRead for more, reach out and let's connect! [email protected]

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    Ep 120: An Unplanned Download, but a must listen!

    This wasn’t the episode I planned to record.But I woke up receiving such a strong download around the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aquarius and the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse… that I couldn’t ignore it.In this episode, I break down (simply and grounded, not woo-woo) what eclipses represent, what Aquarius energy invites, and how the Fire Horse symbolizes bold identity shifts.But more importantly, we tie it back to nervous system healing, identity work, and why sustainable change isn’t about willpower…It’s about who you believe you are.If you’ve been feeling restless, emotional, aware, or stretched lately, this episode will help you understand why.And I’ll leave you with one powerful question:What are you stepping into that the old you couldn’t hold?

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    Ep 119: Love Without Self-Abandonment

    Valentine’s week often brings pressure, comparison, and questions about worth, especially if you’ve learned to equate love with effort or self-sacrifice.In this episode, we explore:How self-abandonment shows up in love and relationshipsWhy love learned through survival feels intense but exhaustingWhat love feels like in a regulated bodyWhy safety matters more than chemistryHow to move through Valentine’s week with more softness and self-trustThis is a grounding, honest conversation about redefining love, starting with yourself.

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    Ep 118: Shame: The Quiet Reason We Stay Stuck

    Shame doesn’t always shout, often, it whispers. It’s the quiet voice that keeps us small, stuck, and self-abandoning even when we know something needs to change.In this episode, we explore:✨ What shame really is (and what it isn’t)✨ How shame forms as a nervous system response✨ Why unlearning can feel unsafe✨ The link between shame, self-abandonment, and resentment✨ How to work with shame instead of fighting itThis episode is a compassionate invitation to soften, understand your patterns, and begin creating change from safety , not force.

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    Ep 117: What Comes After Unlearning?

    Unlearning old patterns can feel liberating… and disorienting.In this episode, we explore the quiet, often confusing space that comes after you stop over-functioning, people-pleasing, or abandoning yourself, but before clarity fully arrives.This conversation is about integration, not urgency.Safety, not fixing.Learning how to trust yourself when the old armor is gone.In this episode, we talk about:Why the “in-between” can feel uncomfortable or emptyHow the nervous system responds after old coping patterns dissolveRebuilding trust with yourself through small, embodied choicesIdentity after survival modeWhat regulation actually looks like in everyday lifeIf you’ve been unlearning… and wondering now what? ....this episode is for you.✨ Free live masterclass: Regulated & Aligned🗓 January 29th at 7:30pm (Zoom)A gentle space to explore alignment, safety, and nervous-system, led change.🔗 Register HERE

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    Ep 116: Are We Scared to Unlearn?

    We say we want change, but what if what we’re really afraid of isn’t growth… it’s unlearning?In this episode, we explore why letting go of old patterns can feel more threatening than staying stuck, even when those patterns no longer serve us. We unpack how survival strategies like people-pleasing, overworking, and self-abandonment once kept us safe, and why your nervous system may resist releasing them now.You’ll hear about:Why unlearning feels unsafe to the bodyThe difference between change and regulationHow identity, attachment, and belonging keep us clingingWhy you don’t need more discipline, you need safetyWhat unlearning actually looks like in real lifeThis is a soft, honest conversation for anyone who feels ready for something different… but doesn’t know how to let go of what’s familiar.✨ Free live masterclass: Regulated & Aligned January 29th at 7:30pm (Zoom)A gentle space to explore alignment, safety, and nervous system–led change. Join us HERE

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    Ep 115: Understanding Resentment, and how to Heal it

    Resentment doesn’t come from nowhere.It builds when we override our needs, silence our truth, and choose connection at the cost of ourselves, again and again.In this episode, we explore:How self-abandonment forms (and why it’s not your fault)Why resentment is a nervous system response, not a character flawThe deep human need for safety in the bodyHow unmet needs quietly turn into irritation, burnout, and withdrawalGentle ways to begin rebuilding trust with yourselfThis conversation is an invitation to stop forcing, stop self-betraying, and start creating a life that feels safe to live inside your body.If you’ve ever wondered why you feel resentful even when you “chose” the situation, this episode is for you.🎧 Listen in and let this land slowly.

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    Ep 114: Breaking Into the New Year, Softly

    This episode is a gentle reset for the new year. We’re talking about regulation, alignment, and creating a life that feels organic, not forced. If you’re craving a more grounded way to move forward, this conversation is for you.Includes an invitation to my free live masterclass Regulated & Aligned, happening Thur Jan 29th at 7:30pm. Register for the free masterclass [HERE]

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    Ep 113: A Christmas Eve Pause

    This episode is a love note to you.On Christmas Eve, when emotions run high and expectations feel heavy, I wanted to offer a pause, not another lesson, not another thing to fix.In this episode, I share:• Gratitude for this community and the year we’ve shared• How to navigate the holidays if you’re feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or stretched thin• Gentle nervous system reminders for busy homes, tender hearts, and complicated family dynamics• Permission to redefine what “doing the holidays right” actually meansWhether you’re surrounded by people or spending this season quietly, this episode is here to remind you: you don’t need to hold it all together to belong.This is your invitation to soften, breathe, and come home to yourself, exactly as you are.

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    Ep 112: Reflectors & Self-Sabotage: Navigating Identity, Sensitivity & the Wisdom of the Lunar Cycle

    Reflectors make up less than 1% of the population, and their sensitivity is their greatest gift.But when the world feels overwhelming, they fall into self-sabotage patterns like identity confusion, decision paralysis, emotional withdrawal, and settling for environments that drain them.In this episode, I break down:✨ Why Reflectors struggle with self-trust✨ How rushing decisions leads to burnout✨ How their environment shapes their entire experience✨ Self-sabotage patterns at every age✨ Tools to help Reflectors regulate their nervous system✨ How to support Reflector kids, teens, and partners✨ And what thriving truly looks like for this rare energy typeA tender, validating, deeply supportive episode for Reflectors and anyone who loves one.

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    Ep 111: Projectors & Self Sabotage: Why Over-Proving, Over-Working & Bitterness Aren’t Your Fault

    Projectors aren’t designed to keep up with the world’s pace, but most were conditioned to try.And the result? Burnout, resentment, emotional withdrawal, and a nervous system that’s constantly bracing for impact.In this episode, we explore:✨ The real reason Projectors fall into self-sabotage✨ Why over-proving and over-working feel like survival✨ How childhood conditioning wires them away from their natural brilliance✨ Signs a Projector is dysregulated✨ What thriving truly looks like for ProjectorsIf you’re a Projector, love a Projector, or are raising one, this episode will bring clarity, validation, and a deeper understanding of the incredible emotional world of this energy type.

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    Ep 110: Generators & Self-Sabotage, Why Saying Yes Too Often Is Draining Your Life Force

    Generators make up the largest Human Design energy type, and their power is unmatched when they’re aligned. But when they override their sacral responses, they fall into patterns of burnout, resentment, and confusion.In this episode, I break down:✨ The core self-sabotage patterns for Generators✨ Why saying yes out of obligation drains them✨ The difference between quiet and loud sacral excitement✨ How Generators can stop abandoning their truth✨ How to support Generator kids, teens, and adults✨ Personal stories about my generator daughter (quiet, reserved, deeply internal)✨ And my Generator son, whose love for football lights up the whole environmentThis episode is a must-listen for every Generator, and anyone who loves one.

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    Ep 109: Manifesting Generators & Self-Sabotage, Why You Move Fast, Quit Fast, and Crash Hard (and How to Break the Cycle)

    In this episode we continue our Human Design & Self-Sabotage mini-series with the energy type known for speed, creativity, multitasking, and magnetic life-force: Manifesting Generators.Inside, we explore:✨ The MG patterns of quitting too early or staying too long✨ Why MGs overcommit during energetic highs✨ How skipping steps becomes sabotage✨ The emotional patterns behind burnout and shame✨ How MG kids, teens, and adults can break the cycle✨ Personal stories about my MG husband and MG daughterIf you’re an MG, or you love one, this episode will change the way you understand yourself (or them) forever.

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    Ep 108: Manifestors & Self-Sabotage — Why You Pull Back, Shut Down, or Go Quiet (and How to Break the Cycle)

    We’re kicking off the Human Design & Self-Sabotage mini series by diving into Manifestors, the initiators, the fire-starters, the 9% of the population who are here to spark movements… yet often sabotage their own brilliance.In this episode, you’ll learn:✨ The real lived experience of Manifestors✨ Why anger is actually your compass✨ The top 5 sabotage patterns Manifestors fall into✨ How nervous system dysregulation fuels shutdown✨ What aligned Manifestors look like (and why it’s 🔥)✨ Tools to stop sabotaging and start leading againPlus, I share parts of my own Manifestor story, the places I’ve shrunk, and how reclaiming my design has been one of the most powerful shifts of my life.

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    Ep 107: Parenting by Design, How to Support Your Child’s Unique Energy Type

    Every child is wired differently, and understanding how their energy works might just change everything.In this episode of The Unlearning Podcast, I unpack how to parent through the lens of Human Design, with real-life examples and insights for every energy type (Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, Reflector).Learn how to support your child’s nervous system, confidence, and natural rhythm, from toddlers to adult kids.Ready to dive deeper into your design? Send an inquiry to [email protected]

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    Ep 106: The Human Design Debrief : What We’ve Learned (and How to Actually Use It)

    We’re wrapping up the Human Design mini-series with a powerful debrief: what we’ve learned, how to actually use it, and why understanding your energy type changes everything.In this episode, we are bringing together the five energy types — Manifestor, Generator, MG, Projector, and Reflector, and explores how to move from theory to embodiment.Because Human Design isn’t about labels , it’s about living with awareness, regulation, and self-trust.Ready for more?! Send me a DM on IG or email [email protected]

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    Ep 105: Reflectors: The Mirrors of Humanity

    Reflectors make up just 1% of the population, the rarest and most mysterious of all Human Design types. In this episode of The Unlearning Podcast, we explore what it means to live as a Reflector: the mirrors of humanity.Learn why their openness is both a gift and a challenge, how environment shapes their wellbeing, and how we can all embody the quiet, powerful wisdom they carry.

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    Ep 104: The Projector’s Path: The Power of Rest, Recognition, and Seeing Things Others Can’t

    In this episode, we’re exploring the world of the Projector, the visionaries, guides, and energy seers of the Human Design system.Whether you are a Projector or you love one, this conversation will give you a whole new level of understanding for how they’re meant to move through life, and why rest, recognition, and right invitations aren’t luxuries… they’re requirements.We’ll talk about how Projectors are wired to see patterns that others miss, what leads them into burnout and self-doubt, and how they can reclaim their magic by slowing down, trusting their timing, and letting their wisdom be seen.Interested in learning more about Human Design, send me a DM !

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    Ep 103: Generators + Manifesting Generators : The Spark That Fuels the World

    This one’s for the Generators and Manifesting Generators. the world’s builders, doers, and multi-passionate creators.In this episode of The Unlearning Podcast, we dive into what it means to live by your sacral response, how to stop forcing energy that isn’t yours, and why satisfaction — not success — is your real north star.You’ll also hear personal stories about raising two Generator kids, one MG kid and an MG husband, and what they’ve taught me about alignment, frustration, and joy.Curious about a full Human Deisgn Chat reading?! Send me a DM on IG or email [email protected]

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    Ep 102: What Human Design Taught Me About Playing Small (and Why It Changes Everything)”

    Ever feel like you’re too much and not enough all at once?Like your energy doesn’t quite fit the mold everyone else seems to operate from?In this episode, I kick off a brand-new series exploring Human Design — starting with my own energy type: the Manifestor (which makes up roughly 9% of the population).I unpacks what Human Design actually is, where it came from, and how to find your own chart, but more importantly, I share how learning my design changed everything:💭 From second-guessing my ideas to finally trusting my creative bursts⚡ From pushing through burnout to embracing rest and cycles💔 From feeling like an outsider to understanding why I was never meant to fit inThis episode is an invitation to stop trying to fix yourself , and start remembering how you were designed to move through the world.And if you’re ready to dive deeper, I offer personalized Human Design readings to help you understand your unique blueprint, your energy type, and how to live in full alignment.✨ Listen now and start unlearning the version of you that was never broken.

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    Ep 101: 100 Episodes Later… Now What?!

    We hit 100 episodes… so now what?! 🎉In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what 100 episodes of The Unlearning Podcast has taught me, and where we’re going next. From the messy behind-the-scenes to the big lessons, and a sneak peek at the new mini-series ideas I’m dreaming up, this one’s equal parts reflective and exciting.Because 100 isn’t the finish line, it’s just the warm-up!Send me a DM on IG with your thoughts/ideas after listening!@iamshaynanaus

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    Ep 100!!! 100 Lessons in Unlearning : What I’ve Discovered So Far

    100 episodes. 100 conversations about healing, growth, and unlearning the conditioning that keeps us stuck.In this milestone episode, I’m reflecting on the biggest lessons I’ve learned so far:✨ Why your worth isn’t tied to productivity✨ How nervous system regulation is the foundation for lasting change✨ The power of rewriting the stories you tell yourself✨ And why community is the real medicineThis one is part reflection, part celebration, and part love letter to YOU, for being here, listening, and unlearning alongside me.

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    Ep 99: The Many Roles We Play, And How to Carry Them With Ease

    We all wear so many hats: daughter, partner, parent, friend, employee, boss, caregiver… the list goes on. But when the roles start to pile up, they can feel heavy, overwhelming, and even suffocating.In this episode, I’ll show you how to create more fluidity and ease in the way you carry your roles. We’ll talk about why roles don’t define your worth, how to navigate clashes between them, and simple tools to ground yourself in who you really are beneath it all.This one’s for anyone feeling pulled in a thousand directions.

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    Ep 98: Back-to-Routine Without Burning Out

    Feeling the September pressure? In this episode, I’m breaking down how to ease back into structure and routine without slipping into hustle mode, over-scheduling, or beating yourself up. We’ll talk about why nervous system regulation is the antidote to “September pressure,” how to untangle worth from productivity, and simple grounding rituals that actually stick.This episode is your calm, compassionate guide to building momentum this season, without burning out.

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    Ep 97: Why Doing Everything Right Still Leaves You Feeling Empty

    Have you ever felt like you did everything “right”, got the job, the relationship, the family, the achievements, and still felt the emptiness inside? In this episode, we dig into why chasing validation and perfectionism never truly fill us, how your nervous system and brain wiring play into it, and the tools to shift from performing to truly living.If you’ve ever wondered, ‘Why don’t I feel fulfilled even though I’ve checked all the boxes?’ this episode is for you.

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    Ep 96:Making the Most of the Last Summer Days (When You Feel Like You’re Falling Behind)

    Ever feel like summer’s slipping away and you didn’t do enough? In this episode unedited, I’m breaking down why that “falling behind” feeling shows up, how social media + nervous system dysregulation feed it, and simple tools to savor the last days of summer without pressure. You don’t need to cram more in, you need a new way of being.

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    Ep 95: Scrolling, Comparing & Spiraling & How to Snap Out of It

    Ever find yourself deep in a scroll, suddenly questioning everything about your life? You're not alone — and you're not broken. In this episode, we break down how social media dysregulates the nervous system, fuels the not-enough loop, and keeps you stuck in self-doubt. Learn real tools to regulate, reconnect, and come back to your truth.🎧 Topics:Why scrolling triggers nervous system dysregulationHow comparison keeps your brain stuck in shameHow to shift from spiraling into self-ownership

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    Ep 94: You Don’t Need a New Routine, You Need a New Way of Being

    Stuck in the cycle of trying new routines that never stick? You’re not broken, you’re just approaching it backward.In this episode, we unpack why productivity hacks and morning routines won’t change your life if they’re built on shame or nervous system dysregulation.You’ll learn:Why behavior change starts with identityHow to use nervous system tools + brain rewiring for real shiftsWhy you don’t need to “try harder,” you need to “be differently”This is your permission slip to stop performing and start becoming.

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    Ep 93: Your Inner Critic Isn’t the Problem .... It’s What You Do With It

    That voice in your head? The one that tells you you're not doing enough, not good enough, not productive enough, it’s not actually the problem. In this episode, we're unlearning the toxic relationship we’ve built with our inner critic and learning how to shift it using nervous system regulation and brain rewiring techniques.We’ll talk about:Why your inner critic exists in the first placeHow perfectionism + self-bullying become coping mechanismsHow to stop identifying with that voice — and start choosing new thought patterns that support your healingPractical tools to soften your inner world and move from self-pressure to self-trustThis isn’t about “positive vibes only” or pretending you don’t have hard thoughts. It’s about what you do when they come up. Let’s change the way we relate to ourselves, one small moment at a time.

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    Ep 92: What Are You Missing Out On Because You’re Afraid to Look Stupid?

    “I’m not flexible enough.”“I’d feel so awkward.”“I’d probably look ridiculous.”Sound familiar?In this episode of The Unlearning Podcast, we’re diving deep into the sneaky stories that stop us from trying new things, like yoga, and life, because of fear or judgment. If you’ve ever held yourself back out of fear you won’t fit in, this one’s for you.

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    Ep 91: The Summer Pressure: Trying to Keep Every Kid Happy (Without Losing Yourself)

    In today's episode, we dive into the very real struggle of trying to make everyone happy in the summer, especially when you’re raising more than one child with completely different needs and personalities. You want to do it “right,” but let’s be real… it’s exhausting.If you’re feeling pulled in every direction, blaming yourself for not getting it perfect, or wondering if you’re doing enough, this one’s for you.Let’s unlearn the pressure and come back home to what really matters. You’ve got this.

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    Ep 90: You’re Not Lazy, You’re Just Fried

    Tired but can’t sleep? Motivated but frozen? Drowning in to-dos but can’t even start? You’re not lazy, you’re fried. In this episode of The Unlearning Podcast, we unpack the misunderstood signs of nervous system burnout, why you’ve been blaming yourself for a protective response, and what to do when your body is screaming “enough.”This is your gentle call back to compassion, rest, and realignment.Ready to take your healing to the next level?! Send me an email @ [email protected] or DM on IG: @iamshaynanaus

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A podcast dedicated to empowering you to confidently lead a wholesome, aligned, fulfilling life by unlearning years of societal pressures and finally getting back to living the life you deserve. Weekly episodes that are going to have you dropping the bullshit excuses and getting outta your own way! This is Unlearning.

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Shayna Naus

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