Reinvention By Design Podcast

There was a time in my life when I loved my job. I was genuinely excited to show up every day and pour my heart and soul into the young children I taught. It felt like a calling, and I was lucky enough to have found it.But something wild started to happen as I approached my 40th birthday.I began to feel… different.At first, I blamed the changes in public education (which is a valid conversation for another day). I thought it was the school, so I transferred. I chased solutions, trying to “fix” my loss of passion.Reinvention By Design with Jenny Cotten is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.I’m a 5/1 in Human Design, so I love solving problems. I did everything that made sense in my mind:* Transferred schools* Got my master’s in curriculum and instruction* Tried to reinvent my role from the outside inBut something really interesting happened.The doors that used to open for me… didn’t.Things got harder, not easier.The resentment and exhaustion crept in. It was slow at first, then all at once.I developed health issues.My body was inflamed. My thyroid spiraled (even with medication).I could barely walk some days.And one summer, I was so mentally and physically exhausted that I could barely get out of bed to play with my own children.It was awful and, to be honest, embarrassing.So when I tell you I get it — I really, truly do.It took me eight years to finally realize:The problem wasn’t my job.It was me.I had changed.I was trying to be an old version of myself in a time when she no longer fit.It’s like changing the lock on your front door and still trying to use the old key to get in.That’s what midlife is.🗝️ The lock has changed.You can’t expect the same key to work anymore.Midlife Isn’t a Crisis — It’s an AwakeningThis isn’t about a crisis.It’s about awakening.A beautiful, sometimes disorienting, invitation to remember who you’re here to be, do, and become.How do you figure that out?That’s the deep work of midlife.And Human Design can help.It reconnects you to the truth of who you were — before the expectations, the conditioning, the “mind-trash”.For some women, it’s a gradual process. For others, it’s instant.For me, it took eight years.But once I said yes to what was true, things started to open.Ready to Explore Yours?If you’re curious what your Human Design says about your path and potential, start by downloading your free chart here:👉 www.jennycotten.com/blueprintThen send me a DM or email.Tell me what you’re noticing, what you’re longing for, and what gifts are starting to stir.I’d love to walk beside you.In love & light,Jenny✍️ About the AuthorHi, I’m Jenny — the voice behind Reinvention by Design.I’m a Midlife Reinvention Mentor, Human Design guide, and former educator turned second-act entrepreneur. After years of trying to make an old version of myself fit into a life that no longer felt like mine, I finally answered the ache I couldn’t explain and began again.Now, I help women in midlife rediscover who they are, what they’re here to create, and how to rise into a next chapter that finally feels true.This space is where I share stories, tools, and truth for the women who know they’re meant for more and are brave enough to become her.🌿 Let’s Connect📍 Curious what your Human Design says about your next chapter?→ Get your free chart here💬 Come say hi on Instagram or Facebook💌 Have a question or want to share your story? Send me a note here🫶 If this post spoke to you, I’d love it if you liked, shared, or left a comment — your words help this message reach more women who need it.Thanks for reading Reinvention By Design with Jenny Cotten! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Hey Friend,It’s the beginning of a new year, and everywhere you look, someone is talking about goals, resets, and becoming a “better version” of yourself.And while there’s nothing wrong with wanting a fresh start, I’ve been noticing something quieter and heavier underneath all of that both in myself and in so many other women:“My body doesn’t work like it used to.”I feel more tired. More stressed. Slower to recover. Things that used to work… just don’t anymore. And there’s this confusing, sometimes scary feeling of, Why does everything feel so much harder than it used to?For me, this didn’t happen overnight. It was a gradual realization. Little things started feeling harder. My energy wasn’t the same. My resilience wasn’t the same. And no matter how much I tried to “get back on track,” it never quite worked the way I expected it to.And honestly? The hardest part wasn’t even the physical changes.It was the emotional part.That quiet, nagging voice that says, Why can’t you just get it together? Why can’t you do what you used to do?So I did what most of us do. I tried harder. I looked for better plans, better routines, better strategies. I told myself I just needed to be more disciplined.But all that did was make me more tired and, frankly, frustrated.At some point, I had to admit something that was both uncomfortable and incredibly freeing:It wasn’t that I was doing everything wrong.My body has changed and I was still trying to live like it hadn’t.You can’t use a 35-year-old operating system in a 50-year-old body.Midlife is a real physiological and nervous system shift. Hormones change. Stress load changes. Your body’s tolerance and recovery change. And yet most of us keep trying to solve this season of life with the same old “try harder” mindset.This isn’t a willpower problem.It’s not a motivation problem.And it’s not because you’re broken.It’s because the rules have changed.Over the past year, I’ve been doing a lot of exploring in my work and on this podcast. If you’ve been here a while, you’ve probably noticed that I’ve had a wide range of conversations and guests. That was part of my own process of searching and refining.What’s become really clear to me is this:I’m not interested in living in the abstract. I’m not interested in ideas that sound good but don’t actually help you live in your body and your real life.I care about grounded, practical, body-based support.I care about what actually helps women feel better in their energy, their health, and their day-to-day lives.That’s the direction I’m taking this work and this podcast.Less forcing.Less fixing.More listening to the body.More understanding of how your energy and nervous system actually work.If you’ve been feeling like you don’t recognize your body anymore… you’re not alone.We’re not failing.We’re not behind.And we’re not broken.We don’t need to fix ourselves. We need a different approach.I talk about all of this more personally in this week’s podcast episode, and I hope it feels like someone finally put words to something you’ve been carrying quietly.xo,JennyP.S. Let’s connect in the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/reinventionbydesign Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Hey friend,Can we just… pause for a second?Because this week is A LOT. And nobody really says that out loud.We all sort of walk around pretending we’re fine. We’re cooking, hosting, cleaning, planning, showing up for everybody…but on the inside? We’re exhausted. Or overwhelmed. Or just trying not to cry in the grocery store aisle because that was the wrong brand of whipped cream.You know what I mean.Christmas week has this special mix of magic + pressure that hits women especially hard.We’re expected to be joyful, present, emotionally available, organized, calm, generous, thoughtful, and somehow still look like a supermodel in pictures.And maybe you’re really trying, but you’re also really tired. I know I am.So here’s what I want to say to you, from one woman to another:You don’t have to be everything this week.You really, truly don’t.If you’re not overflowing with cheer — that’s okay.If you’re overstimulated — also okay.If you wish the whole holiday came with a “pause” button — totally normal.If you’re carrying more mental load than anyone realizes — I see you.You’re human.And this week asks a lot of humans, especially women.So before you push yourself into another round of “let me make everything perfect,” I want you to ask yourself one simple question:“What do I need this week?”Not what the family needs.Not what people expect.Not what you always do because “that’s just your role.”What do you need?A nap?Some quiet?Help with cooking?A minute alone in your bedroom where nobody is allowed to knock?Permission to not hold everything together?Whatever your answer is, it’s valid.And honestly… it might be overdue.And while we’re here, let me take another weight off your shoulders:You do not have to figure out your life before the new year.Seriously.You don’t need a color-coded plan for 2026. Well, maybe you don’t NEED one, but you WANT one and that’s totally okay. You don’t need a list of goals or a word of the year or any of that.You don’t have to “finish strong.”You’re allowed to finish… gently.Clarity comes when you’re rested, not when you pressure yourself into it.So let this week be soft.Let it be enough.Let it be imperfect but honest.Let it be whatever your energy can hold.And before I go, I want to tell you something we don’t hear enough:I’m proud of you.For how you’ve carried yourself this year.For the things nobody knows about.For showing up when you didn’t feel like it.For trying — even when it felt like too much.I’m grateful you’re here with me.And I’m excited to walk into 2026 with you. We can walk slow, steady, aligned, and on your terms. Or if you get rested and want to run into 2026 screaming, “Hell Yes!”. I’m here for that too.Take care of yourself this week, okay?You deserve that.Happy Holidays!With love,Jenny Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

A conversation with Dalia Kemble on choosing authenticity over approvalThere’s a moment many women encounter, often quietly and without fanfare — the moment when doing everything “right” still doesn’t feel right.In this episode of The Reinvention By Design Podcast, I spoke with Dalia Kemble, a life and mindset coach with a background in Psychology and Organizational Behaviour & Development. On paper, she had followed the expected path: academic achievements, the right credentials, a life that made perfect sense from the outside.But after completing her master’s degree, she found herself asking a question that many high-achieving women keep buried:If I’ve done everything I was supposed to… why don’t I feel at home in my own life?That question led her on a solo trip that became something more than travel. It became a rupture in the script she had been living. She began to wonder what success truly meant to her, and why she had been living by rules she didn’t consciously choose.Living by Expectations vs. Living by DesignDalia shared that one of her deepest struggles wasn’t failure — it was success that didn’t feel like her.She knew what it was like to:* Be the “good one,” the reliable one, the one who follows the script* Seek approval through perfection* Silence her own desires in order to meet expectations* Feel misunderstood, even when everyone around her believed she was doing greatHer words echoed something I’ve seen over and over again: it’s entirely possible to look like you belong while feeling deeply disconnected inside.That’s the tension so many women live in, especially those who have learned to people-please, to overachieve, to blend in even when their soul wants to stand out.Walking Away from the ScriptWhat I appreciated about Dalia’s approach is that she doesn’t frame reinvention as a dramatic act of rebellion, but as a gradual reclamation. A quiet choosing of self over expectation.She now works 1:1 with women who, like her, have checked all the boxes but still feel like the black sheep in the story of their own lives. Women who are tired of defending their choices, tired of explaining themselves, and tired of living lives that make sense to everyone but them.Looking forward, Dalia envisions The Pink Sheep Society: a community space for women who have always felt different but are finally ready to see that as a gift, not a flaw. A space for the women who were never meant to blend in.The Courage to Choose YourselfThis episode isn’t about running away from responsibility. It’s about recognizing the moment when responsibility to others has overshadowed responsibility to yourself.Listening to Dalia talk about the tension between being who you’re expected to be and being who you actually are, I was reminded of something important:Belonging doesn’t come from fitting the mold.Belonging comes from finally deciding to stop shrinking to fit it.🎙 The full conversation with Dalia Kemble is available now on The Reinvention By Design Podcast.Connect with Dalia KembleTo follow Dalia’s work or explore her upcoming community space for women who are done apologizing for who they are, you can find her here:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daliakemble/* Resource – The Black Sheep’s Guide to Breaking the Rules & Living Without Regret: https://citytohippie.kit.com/596406f9a2 Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

There are moments in life when fear no longer shows up as a warning. It shows up as a doorway. For some, fear becomes a barrier that keeps life small. For others, like Chelsea Goucher, it becomes the very thing that ignites a deeper awakening.In this episode of The Reinvention By Design Podcast, I sat down with Chelsea, an intuitive coach, psychedelic facilitator, and founder of Awakening Chandra, to talk about what it really means to transmute pain into power.Her path wasn’t carved through comfort. It was shaped by survival, by overcoming addiction, escaping abuse, and refusing to settle for a life that looked fine on the surface but felt lifeless at the soul level.“I turned my pain into gold,” she said. “Fear became alchemy. It stopped being something I ran from and became something I moved through, and that changed everything.”Choosing Fire Over NumbnessChelsea shared openly about the moments fear tried to convince her to shrink, to stay quiet, to settle. Instead, she chose movement. She chose spiritual rebellion. She chose to walk toward the fire rather than away from it.What struck me most was her relationship with fear, not as an enemy, but as a teacher.She’s now exploring that through her newest project, The Fear Files, a seven-week guided exploration into how fear shapes our connection to sex, money, power, success, God, and self.It’s not about erasing fear. It’s about learning to source power through it — to recognize where we’ve collapsed our energy in the name of safety, and where we are being called to rise.Refusing MediocrityOne thing Chelsea said stayed with me long after our conversation:“I refuse to live a mediocre life — not because I need something grand, but because I know what it feels like to be disconnected from purpose. I won’t go back to that.”This wasn’t ambition talking. It was aliveness.So many women know the feeling of living on autopilot — performing versions of themselves that make other people comfortable. Chelsea’s story is a reminder that awakening doesn’t always come through light. Sometimes it comes through fire.Fear as AlchemyThere’s something powerful about hearing a woman say, “This was painful — and I turned it into something sacred.” Chelsea is proof that fear doesn’t always mean stop. Sometimes it means pay attention. Sometimes it means there’s life on the other side of this.🎙 The full conversation with Chelsea Goucher is available now on The Reinvention By Design Podcast.Connect with Chelsea GoucherTo explore Chelsea’s work or inquire about 1:1 coaching, you can connect with her here:* Website & 1:1 Coaching Inquiries: https://awakeningchandra.com/contact/Chelsea describes her work as alchemy — turning fear into fire, pain into purpose, and awakening into a lived experience. Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

There’s a particular kind of frustration that many women know well…the experience of going to a doctor with a real concern and being met with a casual dismissal.“Just take Tylenol.”“That’s normal.”“It’s probably stress. Come back if it gets worse.”In this episode of The Reinvention By Design Podcast, I sat down with Alison Patchett, known as The Vag Hormone Naturopath, whose entire career change began with that moment — the moment she realized no one else was going to find the answers for her.As a teenager, Alison experienced chronic headaches and was told to simply keep taking painkillers. Years later, in her 20s, her period stopped completely after coming off the contraceptive pill. Once again, she was met with shrugs and non-answers.But instead of accepting that, she did what so many women quietly do when the healthcare system fails them: she went looking for her own answers.From Burnout to AdvocacyAlison spent nearly 20 years in corporate and non-profit roles, witnessing firsthand how stress and burnout shape the body, especially for women. When her own health finally reached a breaking point, she made a decision — she wasn’t going to normalize suffering as a part of womanhood.She retrained, moved into naturopathy, and built The Vag Hormone Naturopath with a clear mission:👉 to help women who feel dismissed, stuck, and tired of being told to just “manage” their symptoms.Especially in areas that are still brushed aside as too personal, too messy, or too uncomfortable to talk about — vaginal health, perimenopause, hormones, thrush, stress, sexual health, and the emotional load women carry behind closed doors.Having her first child at 41, while in perimenopause, further shaped her work. Her experience navigating postpartum recovery and hormonal shifts without the standard script reinforced what she already knew:Women deserve real answers not dismissal in a prescription pad.A Voice for the Things Women Are Told Not to Talk AboutWhat I appreciated most in our conversation was Alison’s directness. She brings language to the unspoken, making room for women to ask questions they’ve been carrying quietly for years.Her work is about educating, validating, and equipping women to advocate for themselves in rooms where their concerns may not be taken seriously the first time.Because for many women, it’s not just about symptoms. It’s about being heard, taken seriously, and given full access to their own health story.🎙 The full conversation with Alison Patchett is now live on The Reinvention By Design Podcast.Connect with Alison Patchett — The Vag Hormone NaturopathTo learn more about Alison’s work or inquire about support around hormones, perimenopause, vaginal health, or stress-related burnout, you can connect with her here:* Website: https://thevaghormonenaturopath.com.au* Instagram/Facebook: @the.vag.hormone.naturopath* Free Resource: Alison has a free guide on why over-the-counter thrush treatments often don’t work. You can email her at [email protected] or send a DM if you’d like a copy.“I love supporting women who know something is off. They just haven’t been given the language or answers yet. That’s where we start.” – Alison Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Some people talk about reinvention in big, polished phrases. Others live it quietly, steadily, in the way they respond to the real-life challenges that disrupt everything familiar.In this episode of The Reinvention By Design Podcast, I had a conversation with Dawn Marcotte, CPRC — an author, Certified Professional Retirement Coach, autism mom, marathon runner, and someone who has had to rebuild more than once.Dawn said something that stayed with me:“When I face a problem, I research, figure it out for myself… and then I write a book to help someone else going through the same thing.”There’s no performance in that. No branding language. Just a grounded, practical approach to resilience: learn what you need to survive then turn around and leave a path for the next person.A Life Built Through Starting OverDawn’s story isn’t one linear path of progress. It’s a life marked by multiple restarts:* Parenting a child on the autism spectrum while navigating systems that weren’t built for families like hers.* Losing jobs and having to find her footing again.* Watching her husband lose his job multiple times and rebuilding as a family.* Moving through the uncertainty of a global pandemic while still choosing forward motion.* Becoming a Certified Professional Retirement Coach and shifting her work to help others prepare not just financially — but emotionally — for identity transition.Most people would call that a lot. Dawn simply calls it life.Writing as a Form of ServiceWhat sets Dawn apart isn’t just her resilience; it’s what she does with it.She doesn’t write from theory or from a distance. She writes from lived experience. When something knocks her down, she researches, rebuilds, and then creates something that others can use as a resource.She isn’t trying to be a guru. She’s trying to be useful, and that intention comes through clearly in every story she shares.A Different Conversation About RetirementOne of the most powerful parts of our conversation was Dawn’s perspective on retirement. We tend to speak about retirement in financial terms — savings, planning, investments. But Dawn works with the other side of retirement, the emotional and identity shift that can catch people off guard.When the title goes away, when the role is no longer there — who are you now?That’s the work Dawn is doing: helping people prepare for that moment before it arrives.She mentioned during our conversation that any listener who reaches out and includes the name of the podcast will receive her new book at 50% off — a simple, generous gesture that reflects her desire to make support accessible.Quiet StrengthThis episode isn’t about dramatic transformation or flashy reinvention. It’s about the quiet strength of someone who keeps showing up for her life, one challenge at a time, and then makes it easier for someone else to do the same.🎙 The full conversation with Dawn Marcotte, CPRC is now available on all podcast platforms.Connect with Dawn Marcotte, CPRCTo learn more about Dawn’s work or explore her resources on navigating life transitions and the emotional side of retirement, you can connect with her here:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-m-marcotte/* Filling the Blank Page: How to Build a Retirement of Passion and Purpose - available on Amazon Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

There’s a moment in every woman’s life when she feels the quiet pull of something more. For some, it arrives like a whisper. For others, like a fire. And often, that moment comes not when life is wide open and carefree, but when responsibility, routine, and “shoulds” are stacked high around us.In this week’s podcast conversation, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Sandy Breece, founder of School Founders Academy and a woman who embodies what it looks like to answer that call, even when no one else sees the vision.More than 30 years ago, Sandy was a teacher and a mother of a middle schooler who didn’t quite fit the traditional mold. A kinesthetic learner, her son needed movement, hands-on learning, and a school environment willing to adapt to the child, not force the child to adapt to the system.She had a radical thought for that time: What if I just build the kind of school he needs?When she shared that idea out loud, others dismissed it. People she respected, colleagues, friends, other educators, told her it wasn’t realistic. That it had “already been tried.” That she should be grateful for the job she already had.But here’s the part that stopped me:She didn’t argue. She didn’t debate. She didn’t try to convince them.She simply placed one small classified ad in the newspaper. Just a few words, unsigned:“Are you concerned about your middle schooler? Let’s talk.”That single act of quiet courage drew in the very thing she needed…not approval, but community.A handful of parents called her. They didn’t know her plan, but they shared her concern.That was enough.Those parents became the first circle.The circle became a movement.And that movement became a fully functioning school called Telesis Center for Learning, Inc., which still thrives 33 years later.Thousands of students have walked through its doors.Teachers have been transformed by it.And what began with one woman and a classified ad became a living legacy.Sandy went on to write about her journey in the anthology “Power of Community — Courage, Compassion, & Collaboration Leads to Success” (March 2024), and now leads School Founders Academy, guiding others who feel the same pull to build something that doesn’t exist yet but should.Dr. Sandy Breece🌐 schoolfounders.academy🔗 linkedin.com/in/dr-sandra-k-breece📌 facebook.com/schoolfoundersacademy Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

There’s a particular kind of performance that many women learn early; the art of holding it all together on the outside, even when everything inside feels like it’s cracking.In this episode of The Reinvention By Design Podcast, I spoke with Chandni Arora, Certified Mindset Coach and founder of Inner Calling Coaching, whose story is a powerful reminder that success without self-connection still feels like loss.Chandni grew up in India, witnessing firsthand the suppression of women…their voices, desires, and emotions filtered through what was considered acceptable. At 14, she lost her mother, and while her world changed overnight, life around her kept moving. Like so many girls taught to be strong by being silent, she learned to continue, to function, excel, perform, and keep going.Years later, she moved to Australia alone at 18, built a corporate career she stayed in for 19 years, got married, had children, and from the outside, she had created a good life. But becoming a mother without a mother brought grief back to the surface in a way she couldn’t ignore.“I looked like I was thriving, but inside I was carrying so much I had never given myself permission to feel.”The Moment She Chose to Stop Holding It All InLike many women, Chandni was doing midnight feedings, scrolling out of exhaustion, trying to hold herself together in quiet grief while staying productive, composed, and grateful.One night, she did something that changed everything…she signed up for a coaching program at 2 AM while feeding her baby.It wasn’t dramatic. It wasn’t a breakdown. It was a moment of quiet rebellion.“I couldn’t keep living like I was fine. I needed a way back to myself.”Through coaching, not as a business venture at first, but as a personal lifeline, she finally began releasing what she had carried for decades: grief, anger, abandonment, and the belief that being strong meant being unaffected.Fifteen months after becoming certified, she left her 19-year corporate career and stepped fully into her coaching practice to hold space for women to finally feel.Helping Women Remember Who They AreToday, Chandni’s work is about emotional truth.She helps women release suppressed emotions and limiting beliefs to remember who they were before they learned to shrink.Because sometimes reinvention isn’t about becoming more.It’s about becoming honest.🎙 The full conversation with Chandni Arora is now live on The Reinvention By Design Podcast.Connect with Chandni Arora — Inner Calling CoachingTo explore Chandni’s work or access her free guide on overcoming limiting beliefs, you can find her here:* Website: www.innercallingcoaching.com* Instagram: @innercallingcoaching* Free Guide: Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs — available on her website as a resource for women ready to let go of what they’ve been carrying.“You don’t have to keep holding it all together. You’re allowed to feel what you never had space to feel.” – Chandni Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Not every turning point in life arrives as a breakthrough. Sometimes it arrives as a breakdown, the kind that doesn’t look like a new beginning at all.In this episode of The Reinvention By Design Podcast, I spoke with Melanie Stevens, a former HR Manager who had followed the expected path. She had all the right qualifications, career stability, doing everything “right.” Until the moment that path fractured.At 28, Melanie experienced what she describes as a nervous and emotional breakdown. It was the kind of inner collapse that forces a question few people are willing to ask out loud:“If I built this life by following all the rules… then why does it feel like it’s suffocating me?”That breakdown led her to a spiritual life teacher, and she describes it as the moment she began waking up — not in a loud, dramatic way, but in a steady return to herself.Following the Nudges Instead of the RulesYears later, in 2019, Melanie began learning Reiki. From there, she followed a series of intuitive nudges…small yeses that didn’t make logical sense but led her quietly toward a new path.She eventually walked away from her HR career completely and stepped into her spiritual work full-time. Today, she teaches spiritual healing, shadow work, past life integration, energy healing, and awakening through a series of online courses and her teachings now reach students in over 90 countries through Udemy.“I found my freedom in following what made no sense to anyone but me.”Awakening Not as an Aesthetic but as a LifelineWhat I loved most about Melanie’s story is that her awakening wasn’t curated or aesthetic. It wasn’t about branding or creating a persona. It was about finding a way back to life after things had quietly fallen apart.She speaks about spiritual awakening as a return, a realignment after years of living in responsibility but not in resonance.Now, she continues to expand her work through new studies in herbalism and ancient plant medicine, following what she calls an “old remembering”, a sense that some wisdom travels with us through lifetimes, waiting for the moment we’re finally quiet enough to hear it.🎙 The full conversation with Melanie Stevens is now live on The Reinvention By Design Podcast.Connect with Melanie Stevens — Spiritual Teacher & GuideTo explore Melanie’s work or her spiritual courses and offerings, you can connect with her here:* Website: www.melanie-stevens.com* Spiritual Courses (Udemy): via her website * Facebook: Melanie Stevens Spiritual Guidance & HealingMelanie’s work reminds us that sometimes the path to purpose begins the moment we stop trying to control everything. Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Some life changes arrive gently. Others feel like a collapse, a dismantling so complete that there’s no going back to who you were before.In this episode of The Reinvention By Design Podcast, I spoke with Amy Huggins, founder of Ascension Wellness, who describes her journey through trauma, loss, and grief as the catalyst that finally brought her home to herself.Amy didn’t just experience one moment of hardship. She experienced a wave of losses, one after another: being disowned by her mother, enduring further abuse from family, losing all three of her beloved dogs, and watching her marriage end. Each time she tried to get her footing, another blow would land.Eventually, she said, it felt like her life shattered faster than she could rebuild it.“I wasn’t just in grief. I was gone. I was living completely in my trauma identity.”When Trauma Becomes IdentityBefore her breaking point, Amy was already working in wellness coaching, training in holistic life, career, and executive coaching, and later became a Trauma Recovery Coach. She was helping others transform, even as parts of herself remained unhealed and disconnected.Like many of us, she learned how to function in pain, to perform through it.But trauma doesn’t ask for performance. It waits. And when everything finally broke, what she found wasn’t emptiness. It was truth.“Once everything was gone — every illusion, every role, every defense — what was left was me.”That moment wasn’t polished or empowering. It was raw. But it was real. And from that place, Amy rebuilt through deep reconnection.Rebuilding a Life That Fits the Soul, Not the MaskToday, Amy supports coaches, wellness professionals, and entrepreneurs in building businesses that reflect who they really are, not who they became to survive. She teaches how unresolved trauma shows up in business, leadership, and identity, shaping how we serve, communicate, and show up in the world.She describes her work not as strategy-first, but truth-first because you cannot build something aligned if the person building it still feels like they have to hide who they are.“Trauma disconnects us from ourselves — healing reconnects us to truth.”🎙 The full conversation with Amy Huggins is now live on The Reinvention By Design Podcast.Connect with Amy Huggins — Ascension WellnessFor those who want to explore Amy’s work or connect to her trauma-informed resources and community spaces:* Website: https://www.ascensionwellnesslife.com/* Thriving Entrepreneurs Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingentrepreneursandcoaches* Podcast – Becoming & Belonging: https://www.ascensionwellnesslife.com/becoming-and-belonging-podcast-a-journey-of-identity-and-culture/* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ascensionwellnesslife* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dragonfish0221/Amy’s work is rooted in the belief that once we stop living from trauma identity, we can finally build lives that reflect our truth, not our patterns. Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Here’s the truth: reinvention doesn’t start with a 90-day plan or some big dramatic leap.It starts with a whisper.That little nudge in your body that says, “This isn’t it,” or “Go this way instead.”And the problem is… most of us have been taught to ignore it.My Story: When Intuition Spoke Loud and ClearBack in college, I was doing all the things that looked right on paper. Classes, responsibilities, following the “safe” path everyone expected of me.And then, out of nowhere, I felt this overwhelming knowing: I need to leave.I couldn’t explain it. I didn’t have a plan. But the pull to move back home was undeniable.It was scary. Nobody around me understood it. Honestly, I didn’t even understand it. But that single choice ended up changing the entire trajectory of my life.I share the full story in this week’s podcast episode because it’s the perfect example of how intuition doesn’t always make sense in the moment, but it always has your back.Your Body Always Knows FirstWe’ve been taught to lead with logic. To think things through. To make the “smart” choice.But your body? It always speaks first.That tightness in your chest when you say yes but mean no? That little rush of energy when you’re excited about something? The goosebumps that come out of nowhere?That’s your intuition talking.In Human Design, we see intuition come through in two main ways:* Gut Instincts (Sacral): The “uh-huh” or “uhn-uhn,” the sense of expansion or contraction.* Survival Instincts (Spleen): Quick, fleeting nudges — a whisper, a shiver, a knowing that something is off (or right).We all have access to both. But how you experience them depends on your design.Why We Tune It OutHere’s the thing: most of us were trained not to listen to these signals.We were told:* Be logical.* Don’t rock the boat.* Do what makes sense to everyone else.So what happens? We override that inner knowing, and years later, we feel stuck, resentful, and disconnected.How to Start Trusting Your Intuition AgainThe good news? You can rebuild this trust. And you don’t have to wait for a huge life decision to start.Here are a few ways:* Pause before answering. Don’t rush. Give your body space to speak.* Ask yes/no questions if you’re Sacral. Your gut will answer.* Catch the first whisper if you’re Splenic. That’s the real deal.* Notice the patterns: expansion vs. contraction, energized vs. drained.* Start small. Lunch, workouts, shopping, even TV shows. Small decisions build trust for the big ones.The Bottom LineReinvention doesn’t start with a plan.It starts with a whisper.A gut pull.A fleeting instinct that says, “This way.”When you start honoring those signals — whether it’s your Sacral’s gut response or your Spleen’s quiet knowing — you stop outsourcing your life to everyone else’s expectations and start living the one that’s actually yours.✨ That’s where reinvention begins.Want the full story of the decision I made in college — the one that didn’t make sense but ended up changing everything? Listen to this week’s episode of Reinvention by Design.Until next week, Jenny Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

The Real Reason You’re Still in a Job (or Business) You HateHave you ever caught yourself saying, “I should just be grateful”?On the outside, you look confident, capable, maybe even successful. People assume you’ve got it all together. But inside? You’re drained, second-guessing yourself, and wondering: “Is this really all there is?”Here’s the thing: you’re not broken. You’re not lazy. And you’re definitely not alone.Most women think they’re stuck because they don’t know what they want. But that’s not the real reason. The truth?👉 You’ve been taught to trust everyone else’s expectations instead of your own voice.That’s why you stay in jobs or businesses you’ve outgrown. That’s why every Sunday night feels heavy. That’s why you spin in indecision — afraid to make the wrong move.But there’s another way.This week on the podcast, I share how Human Design can help you stop second-guessing yourself and start making decisions that actually feel right. Because your design already knows the way forward — it’s just waiting for you to listen.✨ If you’re ready to begin, here are two next steps:* Get your free Human Design report: Becoming Her Blueprint→ It’s the best place to start if you’ve never seen your chart or you’re ready for a fresh perspective.* Join Momentum Makers:→ My monthly membership where we apply Human Design to your real-life decisions so you can keep moving forward — with less overthinking, more confidence, and a supportive community of women walking the same path.Because you don’t have to keep doing work you hate. You don’t have to keep ignoring your voice. And you don’t have to figure it out alone.You already have the answers…they’re in you. Human Design just helps you hear them more clearly.XO,JennyP.S. Imagine where you could be 3 months from now if you stopped second-guessing today. That’s the power of Momentum Makers — small, steady steps forward that add up to big changes. Don’t wait for “someday.” Join us now Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

There’s a moment in every woman’s journey when she realizes she’s outgrown the roles, routines, and rules she’s been living by. The job. The relationship. The expectations. The identity.That moment can feel terrifying, but it’s also the most powerful invitation you’ll ever receive.And my guest on this week’s episode, Kristen MF Clark, doesn’t just talk about that moment. She lives it.Kristen’s story is not a neat, linear progression from struggle to success. She has lived the extremes—Hollywood and homelessness, opulence and grief, being seen everywhere and feeling like she belonged nowhere. But through it all, one truth remained constant: she was the creator of her reality.And here’s where she flips the script in a way that stops you in your tracks: transformation isn’t about becoming, fixing, or healing. It isn’t a long, drawn-out process. It’s instant. You’re not stuck. You’re just repeating a role you’ve already outgrown.In our conversation, Kristen shared what she calls her “Colosseum Era”—a season of life where she’s showing up bolder, louder, and freer than ever before. No shrinking. No pandering. No filters. Just the raw truth that every limitation is optional.Here are a few of the highlights you’ll hear inside this episode:* From victim to author: Why the most powerful shift she ever made was stopping the question “why is this happening to me?” and starting to say “look what I’m doing.”* You are the source: Why nothing is bigger than you. Not universal laws, not cosmic hierarchies, not the stories you’ve been taught to believe.* The end of shrinking: What happens when you stop negotiating with the illusions you’ve created and start living as the author of your life.* Freedom in the room: Why true liberation isn’t something you talk about. It’s something you embody.Listening to Kristen is like getting permission to stop holding your breath and finally exhale. To stop performing, apologizing, and waiting, and start owning the truth of who you are right now.What I love about Kristen’s message is how deeply it connects to the work I do with women in Reinvention by Design. Human Design gives us the blueprint for how we’re wired to move through the world. Kristen’s message is the reminder that you’re not broken, you’re not behind, and you’re not at the mercy of anything outside of you. Together, they create a powerful invitation: to stop shrinking into someone else’s story and start living your own.If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to reinvent your life, this conversation is the sign you’ve been asking for.Kristen doesn’t hand you a five-step process. She gives you something far more powerful: the knowing that it’s already done.🎧 Listen to the full episode here → Listen Now📌 Connect With Kristen:* Website* Instagram* FacebookYour next chapter starts when you stop shrinking. Let this conversation be the spark.With Love,Jenny📌 Connect With Jenny at:* Website* Instagram* Facebook Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Reinvention isn’t just something I coach on. It’s something I live.For the past year, you’ve known me under the brand Aligned By Human Design. It served me well, but the truth is, it started to feel like a layer between me and you. I was hiding behind a name when what I really wanted was to show up fully as myself.So, I made the leap. Aligned By Human Design is now simply Jenny Cotten.Was it scary? Absolutely. But reinvention always carries a little fear. The question is: what’s worth it? And for me, the answer was simple. You are.In this week’s episode of The Reinvention By Design Podcast, I share the behind-the-scenes of my rebrand:* Why I knew it was time to pivot* What authenticity means to me right now* How I’m approaching this next chapter with courage (and a lot of heart)If you’ve been thinking about a reinvention of your own, whether in business or in life, this episode will give you both permission and proof that it’s possible.Talk Soon,💛 Jenny Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Hi Beautiful Soul,If you’ve ever worked hard for a big goal—only to achieve it and think …that’s it? or what’s next? You are so not alone.It’s something I’ve felt in my own life, and it’s something this week’s guest knows inside out.Laura Shepherd spent over 25 years climbing the corporate ladder in the marketing world. She was outwardly successful, but inside, she knew something was missing. So she did something most people only dream about—she traded her suit for a wetsuit and headed to the Caribbean to teach scuba and steer boats for four years.That leap changed everything.Today, Laura is a leadership and transitions coach who helps high-achievers break free from “shoulds,” work with their fears instead of being ruled by them, and create a life that’s as fulfilling as it is successful.In our conversation, we talk about:* Why achievement without meaning feels empty—and what to do about it* How to spot when you’re living by other people’s expectations* Why fear isn’t the enemy (and how to tell when it’s protecting vs. holding you back)* How small, intentional steps can lead to life-changing leaps* Why chasing meaning actually makes your achievements sweeterWhether you’re a corporate leader, a business owner, or someone quietly wondering “what’s next?”, Laura’s story will inspire you to pause, listen to your own intuition, and start creating success on your terms.🎯 Laura’s Special invitation:Laura offers a free strategy call to help you explore what truly matters to you and see what your next chapter could look like. You can book it here → https://calendar.app.google/fUCyvTYzHUifJthw7Have you downloaded your free Human Design report yet?If you’re ready to uncover your unique way of making aligned decisions, building confidence, and designing a life you love, start by grabbing your free Becoming H.E.R Blueprint here → https://alignedbyhumandesign.com/blueprintHere’s to creating success that feels good on the inside and the outside,Jenny”The Reinvention Coach”Aligned By Human Designhttps://alignedbyhumandesign.comThanks for listening to The Reinvention by Design podcast. 💛 As a 5/1 Generator, my best work comes from responding—and when you subscribe, it’s your way of telling me, “Yes, I want more of this!” You’ll get new episodes sent right to you, and I’ll know to keep creating conversations you love. Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

If you’ve ever left the doctor’s office with more questions than answers—or been told your labs are “normal” while you still feel off—this episode is for you.This week on Reinvention by Design, I’m joined by Lola MacLean, a functional medicine nurse practitioner and 5/1 Manifesting Generator who helps women finally get to the root of their bloating, burnout, and hormone chaos.After years in conventional medicine, Lola grew tired of watching women get dismissed with vague diagnoses like IBS and anxiety. So she became the practitioner she wished existed—and now helps clients heal through gut-brain balance, functional lab testing, and practical lifestyle shifts that work in real life.In this empowering and refreshingly honest conversation, we talk about:🧠 The gut-brain connection no one explains at your doctor’s office🔥 Why so many midlife women feel bloated, anxious, and exhausted—and what’s really causing it🥚 How breakfast, protein, and stress affect digestion more than you think⚠️ The catch-all diagnoses that mask deeper imbalances (like IBS, ADHD, and “it’s just menopause”)🌀 How Lola’s 5/1 Human Design shows up in her bold career pivot and research-based healing workWe also dig into diet culture confusion, the marketing of “wellness,” and why more isn’t always better when it comes to supplements and advice.💡 “What you do 90% of the time matters. That other 10%? It’s okay to enjoy life.” —Lola💬 Connect with Lola + Get Her Free Bloating GuideWant to go deeper with Lola’s work or start feeling better today?Grab her free guide here → The Bloat GuideYou can also connect with her at:🌿 Website: www.haelanempowered.com📸 Instagram: @lolamacleandnp💼 LinkedIn: Lola MacLean, FNP📘 Facebook: facebook.com/lolamacleanfnpxo,JennyThe Reinvention CoachAligned By Human Design✨ CONNECT + EXPLORE MORE HUMAN DESIGNThanks for tuning in to the show! Here are your next steps to getting aligned with your Human Design.💛 Join the CommunityLearn, share, and connect with others on the path in the Aligned by Human Design Facebook group. 👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/facebook📲 Follow on InstagramHuman Design insights, behind the scenes, and inspiration 👉 @alignedbyhumandesign🌐 Get Your Free Human Design Chart & ReportLearn more about Human Design and grab your free Human Design report.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com📚 Recommended Resources to Learn More About HD👉 Gene Keys by Richard Rudd👉The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation by Ra Uru Hu👉 The Encyclopedia of Quantum Human Design by Karen Curry Parker👉 Parenting The Child You Have: Re-Imagining The Parent-Child Relationship Through The Lens of Human Design Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Hello Beautiful Soul,Have you ever tried to “figure out” your next step in business (or life)…and ended up in a mental swirl that felt like clarity but somehow still left you stuck?Yep. Same. 🙋‍♀️This week on the Reinvention by Design podcast, I’m talking about what I call The Clarity Trap — the false belief that if you just think harder, plan more, or research longer, you’ll finally feel clear.But the truth?Clarity doesn’t start in the mind.It starts in your body.In your energy.In your alignment.We talk about:* Why overthinking feels productive (but isn’t)* The role your nervous system plays in clarity* How Human Design gives you embodied access to truth* And the big shift that will change how you approach every decision from now onIf you’re a purpose-driven woman navigating big vision, messy pivots, or even just the “next right thing,” this episode is for you.✨ It’s time to stop spiraling in your head and start trusting what you already know.🎧 Listen to the episode now: Click HereBig Love,Jenny✨ Let’s Stay in the FlowWant more soulful clarity + Human Design goodness?Here’s where you can find me:🖥️ Website: https://jennycotten.com👭 Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empowerherhd📸 Follow on Instagram: @thejennycotten Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

What if taking back your time wasn’t about doing less, but doing what actually matters more?This week on Reinvention by Design, I’m joined by Alyssa Wolff—a 3/5 Emotional Manifestor, time coach, and mom of five. After a decade of diapers, dishes, and doing everything for everyone else, Alyssa realized she had more space in her day than she thought, but wasn’t using it in a way that fulfilled her.Now, she helps other mompreneurs reclaim their time and redesign their days—so they can love their work-from-home lives without feeling constantly behind.In this episode, we talk about:🕒 Why so many moms feel like they have no time (even when they technically do)📅 The difference between reactive and intentional schedules💡 How Alyssa’s Human Design as a Manifestor shaped her journey✨ What it looks like to create structure that supports your energy, not drains itIf you’ve ever wondered how to actually make time for your business, your self-care, and your family—without sacrificing one for the other—this is a must-listen.🎧 Listen now You don’t have to earn rest. And you don’t have to hustle harder. You just need a plan that works for you.You can find Alyssa at: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-wolff-unbusyWebsite: https://yourunbusylife.com/xo,JennyThe Reinvention CoachAligned By Human Design✨ CONNECT + EXPLORE MOREThanks for tuning in to the show! Here are your next steps to getting aligned with your Human Design.💛 Join the CommunityLearn, share, and connect with others on the path in the Aligned by Human Design Facebook group. 👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/facebook📲 Follow on InstagramHuman Design insights, behind the scenes, and inspiration 👉 @alignedbyhumandesign🌐 Explore the WebsiteLearn more about Human Design and grab your free Human Design report.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com📚 Recommended Resources to Learn More About HD👉 Gene Keys by Richard Rudd👉The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation by Ra Uru Hu👉 The Encyclopedia of Quantum Human Design by Karen Curry Parker👉 Parenting The Child You Have: Re-Imagining The Parent-Child Relationship Through The Lens of Human Design Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Hello Beautiful Soul,I recorded this episode from inside the messy middle - well just on the other side of the messy middle to be exact. Not from the polished side where the lesson is already wrapped up in a bow. But from that raw place where everything familiar is falling away… and what’s next hasn’t fully taken shape but I’m trusting that it will.If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite recognize yourself anymore, like the things you used to tolerate now make your skin crawl, but you don’t yet have the energy or clarity to step into something new, you’re not alone.This space is real. It’s disorienting. It’s tender.And it’s where I’ve been living lately. In this episode, I open up about:* How my own shadow frequencies have shown up in this season — the pushing, the proving, the perfectionism* The moment I realized I was abandoning my truth to meet old expectations* What I’ve been doing to navigate it without spiraling (spoiler: it doesn’t involve fixing anything)We talk a lot in the personal growth space about becoming “her” — but no one talks about how murky and unsexy it feels when you’re not her yet… and you’re not who you were either.This is that conversation.From the episode:“You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re becoming.”If this resonates, and you’re in your own messy middle, I’d love to hold space for you.Grab a spot for a free Reinvention Fast Pass™ — a short, sacred call where we reconnect you to your design and get clear on your next step.👉 Book a free Reinvention Fast Pass HereYou don’t have to become her alone.And you don’t have to rush it either.With love,JennyP.S. Still hanging out on the sidelines? Join the EmpowerHER by Design Facebook group—we’re having the real conversations most people are too afraid to say out loud. 👀 If you’re craving support, inspiration, or just a place to say “WTF is happening with my life?”... this is it. Click here to join us Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Most women don’t plan to reinvent their life during a global crisis.Monica Linstad didn’t either.But in 2020, when the world shut down and childcare providers were left scrambling, Monica chose something bold: to trust herself and start from scratch.This week on The Reinvention By Design Podcast, Monica shares how she went from running a traditional childcare business to building Learn, Play, Explore — a growing platform that serves parents, educators, and little ones with hands-on learning strategies that actually work.But this episode isn’t about early education.It’s about what happens when women stop outsourcing their decisions and start creating from within.💬 Here’s what we talk about:* How a pandemic pivot turned into a business rooted in passion* The power of play — for kids and adults* Why you don’t have to wait for permission to start something new* The exact moment Monica realized, “I can figure this out on my own”* What trusting yourself really looks like in business and lifeThis isn’t a story about overnight success.It’s a story about inner authority, experimentation, and letting reinvention be messy and meaningful.If you’re navigating your own transition — whether it’s in your business, your motherhood, or your identity — I promise this conversation will leave you feeling less alone.🎧 Listen now: https://alignedbyhumandesign.com/podcast📸 Follow Monica: https://learnplayexplore.com or @learn.play.explore_ on InstagramPS: Want more conversations like this?Inside my monthly membership, Aligned Living, we explore real-life reinvention through the lens of Human Design — with coaching, resources, and support for building a life that feels like you.Get the details here → https://alignedbyhumandesign.com/membership Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Let’s talk about the dignity of failure.We’ve been taught that love means helping.Rescuing. Fixing. Jumping in before someone falls.But what if love looked more like stepping back?This week on The Reinvention By Design Podcast, I’m talking about something that’s been showing up in my own life — and maybe yours too:What it means to let people fail.Not because you don’t care.But because you finally understand that failure is how we learn.We don’t grow from being saved.We grow from trying, missing the mark, and discovering who we are in the aftermath.🎙 In this episode, I talk about:* Why letting your partner, kids, or clients struggle isn’t cruelty — it’s trust* How “helping” can become control* What Human Design shows us about surrender and personal responsibility* What changes when we stop making other people’s paths our responsibilityThere is so much freedom — and leadership — in letting others walk their own journey.Even if they fall.Even if it’s hard to watch.Even if they don’t thank you for it right away.Letting people fail is not abandonment.It’s respect.💛 Want to unpack this in a deeper way?Inside Aligned Living, we explore the real-life work of reinvention and self-trust — not just for you, but in how you show up for others too.If you’re a woman who’s always held it together for everyone else… this is where you get to let go. To practice new patterns. To stop rescuing. And to finally feel supported in your own growth.Come join us → https://alignedbyhumandesign.com/membershipYou're not failing. You're learning.And so is everyone else…including me! Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Hey friend,If you've ever felt the urge to change your life—but weren’t sure if it was the right time—this episode is for you.This week, I’m joined by the amazing Carolina, astrologer, ritual advocate, and founder of Quest Mystic. She left her high-powered corporate career with no plan—just trust, intuition, and astrology as her guide.We talk about:🌙 How astrology helped her navigate a major life pivot📆 What “cosmic timing” really means💫 How ritual, rhythm, and energy awareness help us reinvent ourselves🧭 Why getting to know your chart is like unlocking your personal GPSCarolina is brilliant, grounded, and passionate about helping women use astrology as a practical tool for transformation, and after listening, you’ll never look at your birth chart the same way again. 🎧 Listen to the episode here → https://alignedbyhumandesign.substack.com/p/astrology-and-reinvention✨ Want to plan your year with the stars?Download Carolina’s free guide:📥 https://questmystic.com/cyp-podWith love,Jenny✨ CONNECT + EXPLORE MOREThanks for tuning in to the show! Here are your next steps to getting aligned with your Human Design.📲 Follow on InstagramHuman Design insights, behind the scenes, and inspiration 👉 @alignedbyhumandesign🌐 Explore the WebsiteLearn more about Human Design and grab your free Human Design report.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com📚 Recommended Resources to Learn More About HD👉 Gene Keys by Richard Rudd👉The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation by Ra Uru Hu👉 The Encyclopedia of Quantum Human Design by Karen Curry Parker👉 Parenting The Child You Have: Re-Imagining The Parent-Child Relationship Through The Lens of Human Design Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

(How the current energy is inviting you to pause—and reconnect with who you truly are)Let’s set the record straight:You don’t need a glow-up.You don’t need to burn your life down.And you definitely don’t need to become someone else to feel whole.Reinvention isn’t a makeover.It’s a remembering.And lately, I’ve been deep in that remembering process myself.We’re currently under the influence of Gate 52 (Stillness) and Gate 58 (Vitality + Joy of Improvement)—and whew, the energy is intense in the most subtle way.Gate 52 says: Pause. Be still. Focus.It sits in the Root Center, the home of pressure and movement and yet this gate reminds us that not all movement is progress. Sometimes, the most aligned action is no action at all.It’s that sacred pause before the leap.That moment when the noise quiets and the truth has space to rise.Gate 58 says: Find the Joy. Reclaim your Vitality. Live Fully.It’s sometimes called The Joy of Mastery or The Joy of Aliveness. It doesn’t push you to fix things because they’re broken — it moves you to elevate life because it feels good to bring more joy, more energy, more you into everything you touch.It’s the spark that says,“What if I made this better—not out of pressure, but from love?”So while Gate 52 invites stillness and reflection…Gate 58 invites joy-driven evolution.You’re not being asked to hustle.You’re being invited to remember what lights you up — and let that guide your next move.xo,JennyAligned By Human Design✨ CONNECT + EXPLORE MORE HUMAN DESIGNThanks for tuning in to the show! Here are your next steps to getting aligned with your Human Design.💛 Join Aligned LivingA Human Design-based movement to help you reconnect with your energy, voice, and vision—one small, aligned move at a time. 👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/membership📲 Follow on InstagramHuman Design insights, behind the scenes, and inspiration 👉 @alignedbyhumandesign🌐 Get Your Free Human Design Chart & ReportLearn more about Human Design and grab your free Human Design report. 👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com📚 Recommended Resources to Learn More About HD👉 Gene Keys by Richard Rudd👉The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation by Ra Uru Hu👉 The Encyclopedia of Quantum Human Design by Karen Curry Parker👉 Parenting The Child You Have: Re-Imagining The Parent-Child Relationship Through The Lens of Human Design Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Hey friend,This week’s episode is one of the most real and moving conversations I’ve had.I sat down with Erica Davis, founder of Guided Departures, to talk about grief, caregiving, hospice, and what it actually means to plan for the end—and live more fully because of it.Erica has walked through more than most: losing her sister at 22, raising her sister’s kids as a teen, and caring for her mom through hospice. Now, she’s helping others face these hard seasons with more clarity, more peace, and a lot less chaos.We talked about:🖤 The emotional toll of caregiving📋 End-of-life planning (and why it’s not just for “later”)💛 Reclaiming your identity after loss🌊 How Human Design helped Erica trust herself to start over🎁 And the free checklist every woman needs to have—yes, really.This one is full of truth, tears, and that soft-but-strong energy of women who’ve made it through the storm and are learning to live again.📥 Grab Erica’s free Final Wishes ChecklistIf you’ve been putting off your own planning, this is the perfect place to start:➡️ www.guideddepartures.com👭 Want to be in community with women doing this kind of work?Join us in the EmpowerHer by Design Facebook group—the Human Design community for women ready to reinvent from the inside out.✨ Join us here!Thanks for being here. These are the conversations that shift something deep.With love,Jenny CottenThe Reinvention Coachwww.alignedbyhumandesign.com✨ CONNECT + EXPLORE MOREThanks for tuning in to the show! Here are your next steps to getting aligned with your Human Design.💛 Join the CommunityLearn, share, and connect with others on the path in the Aligned by Human Design Facebook group. 👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/facebook📲 Follow on InstagramHuman Design insights, behind the scenes, and inspiration 👉 @alignedbyhumandesign🌐 Explore the WebsiteLearn more about Human Design and grab your free Human Design report.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com📚 Recommended Resources to Learn More About HD👉 Gene Keys by Richard Rudd👉The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation by Ra Uru Hu👉 The Encyclopedia of Quantum Human Design by Karen Curry Parker👉 Parenting The Child You Have: Re-Imagining The Parent-Child Relationship Through The Lens of Human Design Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

What if the biggest permission slip you’ve been waiting for… was never meant to come from anyone else?This episode is a reminder, a reckoning, and a reclaiming. Because at some point, most women hit a moment where they look around and think: Is this all there is?You built the life.You did everything “right.”And still… it doesn’t feel like you.That doesn’t mean you failed.It means you’re waking up.This isn’t a midlife crisis—it’s a midlife callAround your early 40s, something big happens in your chart called the Uranus Opposition. It’s often described as disruptive—and it can be. But more than that, it’s a cosmic nudge to shake off what no longer fits.In Human Design, your Uranus gates represent the energy you’re here to experiment with and eventually embody. During this period, those themes become loud. So if you’ve been ignoring your instincts, pushing past your limits, or living for someone else’s expectations—you’ll start to feel it in your bones.The message?You don’t need permission to begin again. You need self-trust.The subtle places we give our power awayHere’s what often gets lost under the version of you who did everything “right”:* Identity (especially if you have an undefined G Center): You’ve shifted and shapeshifted so many times to fit in or be liked that you’ve forgotten who you really are.* Voice (especially with open Throat Center dynamics): You’ve learned to speak when it’s safe, not when it’s true.* Worth (undefined Will Center): You’ve tied your value to what you do, achieve, or prove—and now it’s hard to feel “enough” without a gold star or productivity hit.And when you override your inner knowing to stay comfortable, polite, or productive, it’s easy to feel like you’re living someone else’s life.Each Human Design Type has a pattern of permission-seeking:* Generators think they need to finish what they started—even if they’re no longer lit up.✨ You don’t need to explain yourself. You just need to listen to your sacral yes.* Manifesting Generators feel boxed in by expectations.✨ You don’t need to justify changing directions. That’s part of your design.* Projectors wait to be seen before taking action.✨ You don’t need to wait to recognize yourself.* Manifestors shrink their power to avoid conflict.✨ You don’t need approval. You were built to initiate.* Reflectors absorb the world around them and lose their own pace.✨ You don’t need to move fast. You need to move honestly.Reinvention is not a performance. It’s a return.You don’t reinvent your life by becoming someone else.You do it by shedding everything that was never really you to begin with.Human Design gives you the blueprint to start.It shows you:* How you make aligned decisions* Where you’ve been conditioned to play small* What energy is yours—and what isn’tAnd if you’re 50-ish, you’re also nearing your Chiron Return—the soul maturation phase that invites you to heal your core wound and lead others through that same transformation.Mine?It’s Gate 48.5 — the fear of inadequacy, of never being enough.(And wouldn’t you know it, I created a life that kept asking me to prove myself.)That’s how this work finds you.✨ Ready to reclaim the new version of you?You’re invited to my free masterclass:🎤 Designed to Rise: Reclaim the Life You Were Meant For📅 Sign-ups open June 9🌐 alignedbyhumandesign.com/masterclassWe’ll explore how to use your unique chart to:* Break the pattern of “not enough”* Reconnect to the energy you’ve been missing* Begin again—with power, not permissionYou were made for more.Let’s help you remember.💛 Jenny CottenReinvention Coach + Human Design Mentor🔁 Want more real talk about reinvention?Hit subscribe to get future episodes (and articles like this) straight to your inbox.🌀 And come join the conversation inside our Facebook group:EmpowerHER By Design: The Human Design Community for Women👉 Join here Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Hey friend,If you’ve ever felt like traditional mindfulness just… doesn’t work for you—you’re not alone.This week on The Reinvention By Design Podcast, I’m joined by Linda Phillips, founder of The Mindful Neuro, for a powerful conversation about what mindfulness really looks like for neurodivergent women, anxious minds, and busy lives.Linda is a counselor, mindfulness teacher, and yoga instructor who discovered that the standard “clear your mind and sit still” approach wasn’t made for brains like hers—or for many of the women and children she now helps.In this episode, we talk about:🧠 Her late ADHD and autism diagnosis (and how it changed everything)🌿 What iRest and yoga nidra are—and how they work for stress and anxiety💛 Why mindfulness doesn’t have to be long, still, or silent to be powerful🧩 And how her own healing journey inspired her to help other women and kids find tools that actually workWhether you’re a mom trying to support a neurodivergent child, a woman navigating anxiety, or someone looking for gentle, doable practices that fit into real life—this episode is full of insight and encouragement.You can grab Linda’s free Walking with Intention Journal: https://themindfulneuro.com/walking-journalThanks for being here with me.With love,Jenny CottenThe Reinvention CoachP.S. If you’re craving a space to be supported, seen, and inspired—come join us in the private Facebook group:🎉 EmpowerHer by Design — the Human Design community for women ready to reinvent their lives from the inside out.Join here → EmpowerHER By Design: The Human Design Community for Women✨ CONNECT + EXPLORE MOREThanks for tuning in to the show! Here are your next steps to getting aligned with your Human Design.💛 Join the CommunityLearn, share, and connect with others on the path in the Aligned by Human Design Facebook group. 👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/facebook📲 Follow on InstagramHuman Design insights, behind the scenes, and inspiration 👉 @alignedbyhumandesign🌐 Explore the WebsiteLearn more about Human Design and grab your free Human Design report.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com📚 Recommended Resources to Learn More About HD👉 Gene Keys by Richard Rudd👉The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation by Ra Uru Hu👉 The Encyclopedia of Quantum Human Design by Karen Curry Parker👉 Parenting The Child You Have: Re-Imagining The Parent-Child Relationship Through The Lens of Human Design Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Hey friend,If you’ve ever looked around at your life and thought,“I did everything I was supposed to do… so why doesn’t it feel like me?”—this episode is for you.In this solo episode of The Reinvention By Design Podcast, I’m talking about what gets lost when women do everything “right.”✔ The degree✔ The career✔ The family✔ The house✔ The smile on your face when you’re silently wondering if this is really itWe explore:💔 The invisible cost of chasing “success”💡 Signs you’ve outgrown the life you built🌟 How each Human Design type experiences burnout and misalignment differently🧭 And how to start listening to the version of you that success forgot—using your Human Design chart as your compassWhether you’re midlife, mid-career, or just mid-questioning everything, this is your reminder:You haven’t lost yourself.You’re just ready to remember.🎧 Listen here✨ Ready to reconnect with the woman you’re here to be?Start by downloading your free Purpose & Prosperity Blueprint:👉 https://alignedbyhumandesign.com/blueprintAnd come join us in the EmpowerHer by Design Facebook group:👉 https://alignedbyhumandesign.com/facebookYou don’t have to figure this out alone.With love,JennyThe Reinvention Coach✨ CONNECT + EXPLORE MOREThanks for tuning in to the show! Here are your next steps to getting aligned with your Human Design.💛 Join the CommunityLearn, share, and connect with others on the path in the Aligned by Human Design Facebook group. 👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/facebook📲 Follow on InstagramHuman Design insights, behind the scenes, and inspiration 👉 @alignedbyhumandesign🌐 Explore the WebsiteLearn more about Human Design and grab your free Human Design report.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com📚 Recommended Resources to Learn More About Human Design (Affiliate Links)👉 Gene Keys by Richard Rudd👉The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation by Ra Uru Hu👉 The Encyclopedia of Quantum Human Design by Karen Curry Parker👉 Parenting The Child You Have: Re-Imagining The Parent-Child Relationship Through The Lens of Human Design Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

What if the life you’re dreaming about is waiting for you to say yes?This week on Aligned by Design: Purpose + Prosperity, I’m joined by Mary Walker, full-time RVer and creator of Life in the RV, to talk about what it really takes to make a radical life shift—one that trades comfort and clutter for freedom, flexibility, and alignment.Mary and her husband sold their home and most of their belongings eight years ago. They’ve been traveling the country ever since—living in 300 square feet and loving it. But this lifestyle change didn’t just give them new views—it gave them a new way of seeing life.In this episode, we talk about:* Downsizing and decluttering from 3,200 sq ft to 300* How to know if RV life is actually for you* Common misconceptions (no, it doesn’t smell like an outhouse!)* Why Human Design validated Mary’s joy and purpose* Living a “someday” life—now, not laterMary is a Generator with the Right Angle Cross of Penetration—designed to initiate others into new possibilities, and that’s exactly what she’s doing with her blog, her membership, and her upcoming 3-day RV Life Challenge.If you’ve been craving simplicity, freedom, or a reset on your priorities, this conversation is the nudge you didn’t know you needed.🎧 Listen now: alignedbyhumandesign.com/rvlife🔗 Connect with Mary Walker:Blog: lifeintherv.comInstagram: @lifeinthervblogFacebook: Life in the RV Blog✨ CONNECT + EXPLORE MOREThanks for tuning in to the show! Here’s your next steps to getting aligned with your Human Design.🔍 Book a Free Human Design Strategy SessionGet support in discovering what’s next in your life or career — through the lens of your Human Design. 👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/session💛 Join the CommunityLearn, share, and connect with others on the path in the Aligned by Human Design Facebook group. 👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/facebook📲 Follow on InstagramHuman Design insights, behind the scenes, and inspiration 👉 @alignedbyhumandesign🌐 Explore the WebsiteLearn more about Human Design and grab your free Human Design report.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com📚 Recommended Resources to Learn More About HD👉 Gene Keys by Richard Rudd👉The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation by Ra Uru Hu👉 The Encyclopedia of Quantum Human Design by Karen Curry Parker👉 Parenting The Child You Have: Re-Imagining The Parent-Child Relationship Through The Lens of Human Design Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Hey friend,If you've ever pulled your Human Design chart and thought…“Okay cool, I'm a [insert type]—but what do I do with that?”This episode is for you.This week on the Aligned By Design: Purpose & Prosperity podcast, I’m walking you through something foundational—but often misunderstood:✨ The 5 Human Design Types—and what they’re actually here to do.Spoiler: it’s not about fitting into a category.It’s about understanding how you’re wired to work, rest, lead, love, and show up in a world that may have never made space for your energy before.Here’s what we get into:* Why Manifestors need to inform (not ask permission)* What makes Generators magnetic when they stop chasing and start responding* How Manifesting Generators can skip steps without shame* The reason Projectors feel exhausted (and what to do instead)* Why Reflectors need time, space, and cycles to truly know what’s theirsWhether you’ve already pulled your chart—or have no idea what I’m talking about—you’ll walk away with insight you can feel.🎧 Listen to the episode:The 5 Human Design Types & What They’re Really Here to DoAnd if something clicks (I think it will), I’d love to invite you into the space where we take this work deeper together.🌿 Aligned Living Membership$11/month | Join anytimeThis is your space to explore your design in real life—with community, live support, and the tools to help you make sense of your energy.🌀 Monthly live workshops📓 Journal prompts + affirmations🎥 Video trainings on type, authority, and strategy💬 Private community (off social)💛 A safe, supportive space to growJoin us here: alignedbyhumandesign.com/membershipYou don’t have to figure this out alone—or by force.Let’s walk this together.With love,JennyThe Reinvention CoachFounder, Aligned By Human Design Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “Why is everyone else managing life better than me?”—this episode is for you.This week on Aligned by Design: Purpose + Prosperity, I’m joined by Shannon Schroeder, executive function coach and founder of EF Bomb Coach, to talk about something so many of us struggle with (especially those who’ve received a late ADHD or autism diagnosis): executive function.Shannon’s work supports neurodivergent women in understanding how their brain works—and how to build systems that work with them, not against them.We explore:* What executive functioning really means* Why adulting feels exhausting for so many women* The deep connection between shame, identity, and self-trust* What Human Design teaches us about our emotional energy* Tools for moving forward—without the burnout✨ Grab Shannon’s free intro course and start creating structure that supports your energy and your life:👉 efbombcoach.com/introcourse🔗 Connect with Shannon:Website: efbombcoach.comFacebook Group: EF Bomb Community for Women (6k+ members!)Free Course: efbombcoach.com/introcourse✨ CONNECT + EXPLORE MOREThanks for tuning in to the show! Here’s your next steps to getting aligned with your Human Design.🔍 Book a Free Human Design Strategy SessionGet support in discovering what’s next in your life or career — through the lens of your Human Design. 👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/session💛 Join the CommunityLearn, share, and connect with others on the path in the Aligned by Human Design Facebook group. 👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/facebook📲 Follow on InstagramHuman Design insights, behind the scenes, and inspiration 👉 @alignedbyhumandesign🌐 Explore the WebsiteLearn more about Human Design and grab your free Human Design report.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com📚 Recommended Resources to Learn More About HD👉 Gene Keys by Richard Rudd👉The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation by Ra Uru Hu👉 The Encyclopedia of Quantum Human Design by Karen Curry Parker👉 Parenting The Child You Have: Re-Imagining The Parent-Child Relationship Through The Lens of Human Design Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

This week’s episode is rich with resonance. The luminous Sam Youngz joins me—also known as Galactic Zebra—a woman whose journey into holistic healing and spiritual reclamation is nothing short of a soul-stirring activation. If you’ve ever felt called to blend your inner work with your business or longed to create from a place of deep authenticity… this episode is for you.✨ CONNECT + EXPLORE MOREThanks for tuning in to the show! Here’s your next steps to getting aligned with your Human Design.Contact Sam Youngz at https://www.facebook.com/SamRYoungz🔍 Book a Free Human Design Strategy SessionGet support in discovering what’s next in your life or career through the lens of your Human Design. 👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/session💛 Join the CommunityLearn, share, and connect with others on the path in the Aligned by Human Design Facebook group. 👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/facebook📲 Follow on InstagramHuman Design insights, behind the scenes, and inspiration 👉 @alignedbyhumandesign🌐 Explore the WebsiteLearn more about Human Design and grab your free Human Design report.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com📚 Recommended Resources to Learn More About HD👉 Gene Keys by Richard Rudd👉The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation by Ra Uru Hu👉 The Encyclopedia of Quantum Human Design by Karen Curry Parker👉 Parenting The Child You Have: Re-Imagining The Parent-Child Relationship Through The Lens of Human Design Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever noticed that some people seem to thrive on change, while others resist it until they’re forced?As someone who usually loves change, I recently found myself surprised by how hard a seemingly positive shift hit me emotionally. It led me to reflect on how each of us is wired differently—and how our Human Design chart can actually reveal where change lives in our lives, how it affects us, and why it feels easy for some and deeply challenging for others.Here’s what I’ve learned:Your chart is a map. It doesn’t just tell you who you are. It shows you how you evolve.6 Places Where Change Lives in Your Human Design* Your Nodes – Reveal your evolutionary timeline. Your South Node is your karmic past; your North Node shows where you’re being called to grow.* Gates & Lines – Some gates (like 3, 18, 28, 36, 51, 61) are coded for transformation. Add a Line 3 or Line 6? You’re here to learn through experience.* Your Profile – If you’re a 3/5, 3/6, or 6/2, change is baked into your purpose. You’re meant to live the lessons before you teach them.* Open Centers – These undefined areas in your chart are where you're most impacted by change and where you gather wisdom over time.* Life Transits – Saturn Return (~29), Uranus Opposition (~42), and Chiron Return (~50) mark powerful turning points where realignment becomes unavoidable.* Your Incarnation Cross – Your soul’s purpose often includes walking through change so you can guide others through it.For me, I’m a 5/1 Generator with the Left Angle Cross of Education. I’m here to experience, analyze, and then teach through love, truth, and transformation. Change is part of my design.But what about yours?✨ CONNECT + EXPLORE MOREThanks for tuning in to the show! If you’re ready to explore your next aligned step, here’s how we can connect:🔍 Book a Free Career Clarity CallGet support in discovering what’s next in your life or career — through the lens of your Human Design.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/claritycall💛 Join the CommunityLearn, share, and connect with others on the path in the Aligned by Human Design Facebook group.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/facebook📲 Follow on InstagramHuman Design insights, behind the scenes, and inspiration👉 @alignedbyhumandesign🌐 Explore the WebsiteLearn more about Human Design, career clarity, and offerings including a free Purpose & Prosperity Blueprint👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com📚 Recommended ResourceExplore your Gene Keys with Richard Rudd’s book — a beautiful companion to Human Design👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/genekeys Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Most people believe their life needs a total overhaul to feel more fulfilling. But what if the answer is simply to reconnect with what lights you up?In this week’s episode of Aligned by Design: Purpose & Prosperity, I sat down with Teresa, a civil engineer by day and passionate traveler, blogger, and creative by heart. What unfolded was a beautiful reminder that alignment doesn’t mean walking away from everything—it means integrating who you truly are into the life you’re already living.From Civil Engineer to National Park ExplorerBy day, Teresa designs infrastructure projects. But in her free time? She’s road-tripping across the U.S., chasing national parks, building a travel blog, running a felt craft business, and planning her next adventure. She’s already visited all 50 states, knocked out 81% of the national parks, and is on a mission to visit every U.S. state capital.Let that sink in.She’s not doing this instead of her career—she’s doing it alongside it. Because when you’re in alignment with your Generator energy (like Teresa is), work becomes play. Passion becomes fuel.And creating becomes life-giving.Human Design Insight: Generator SuperpowersWhen I read Teresa’s chart, it confirmed what her story already showed: she’s a Generator—here to build, create, and respond to what excites her. She also has emotional authority, which means she’s designed to ride her emotional wave before making decisions. And what struck me most? She doesn’t overthink it. She feels it and goes.That’s aligned decision-making in action.We talked about the challenge of putting yourself out there (hello, vulnerability!) and how she’s pushed through resistance to launch a YouTube channel and teach others how to plan national park adventures with ease and fun. She even created a free workshop to help others plan their best national park trips ever—complete with packing tips and healthy eating ideas for the road.Purpose Doesn’t Have to Be One ThingTeresa’s story is proof that you don’t have to choose between career and calling. You can weave your purpose into every corner of your life—whether it’s crafting, road-tripping, or educating others through your passions.As I always say:You’re not stuck—you’re just out of alignment.Human Design is the fastest path to clarity on who you’re meant to be and how you’re designed to thrive.Ready to Align Your Life?If you’re feeling stuck, unsure, or unfulfilled—it might not be your circumstances. It might be your strategy. Book a Clarity Call with me and let’s explore your unique design. Together, we’ll uncover the direction that feels like you.👉 Book a Clarity CallAnd don’t forget to check out Teresa’s blog and Facebook group:* 🌐 Website: anacreinthecity.com* 📍 Facebook Group: U.S. Road Trip Adventures✨ CONNECT + EXPLORE MOREThanks for tuning in to the show! If you’re ready to explore your next aligned step, here’s how we can connect:🔍 Book a Free Career Clarity CallGet support in discovering what’s next in your life or career — through the lens of your Human Design.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/claritycall💛 Join the CommunityLearn, share, and connect with others on the path in the Aligned by Human Design Facebook group.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/facebook📲 Follow on InstagramHuman Design insights, behind the scenes, and inspiration👉 @alignedbyhumandesign🌐 Explore the WebsiteLearn more about Human Design, career clarity, and offerings including a free Purpose & Prosperity Blueprint👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com📚 Recommended ResourceExplore your Gene Keys with Richard Rudd’s book — a beautiful companion to Human Design👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/genekeys Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever wondered what all those little numbers are on your Human Design chart? You know — the ones around the wheel and inside the centers?Those are called gates, and today I want to help you understand what they actually mean — and how they can help you make sense of your energy week by week.In this week’s episode of Aligned By Design: Purpose and Prosperity, I’m breaking down:* What the 64 gates in Human Design are* How they correspond to the 64 hexagrams of the I’Ching* Why each gate holds a specific energetic archetype* How the Sun and Earth move through the gates each week, creating collective themes* And how understanding the gates can help you feel more grounded, less overwhelmed, and more in tune with your own rhythm✨ I also use this week’s transits — Gate 17 (opinions) and Gate 18 (correction) — to show how these energies play out in real time. If you've been mentally spinning, analyzing, or feeling extra critical, you may already be experiencing the influence of these gates.Human Design isn’t just about self-awareness — it’s about learning how to live in sync with energy instead of pushing against it. When you understand the gates, it’s like having access to a weekly energetic weather forecast. You can plan better, respond better, and stop making yourself wrong for how you're feeling.🎁 Grab your free Purpose & Prosperity Blueprint if you haven’t already — it’ll help you spot your own gate activations and track how transits might be affecting you. Get it here: alignedbyhumandesign.com💬 And if you’re craving more clarity around where you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or just disconnected from your purpose — book a free Clarity Call with me. We’ll walk through a powerful exercise to uncover what’s draining you and how your Human Design can support a more aligned path forward: alignedbyhumandesign.com/claritycallThanks for reading and listening — and remember: You’re not here to force your life into someone else’s mold. You’re here to design a life that finally feels like you.✨ CONNECT + EXPLORE MOREThanks for tuning in to the show! If you’re ready to explore your next aligned step, here’s how we can connect:🔍 Book a Free Career Clarity CallGet support in discovering what’s next in your life or career — through the lens of your Human Design.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/claritycall💛 Join the CommunityLearn, share, and connect with others on the path in the Aligned by Human Design Facebook group.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/facebook📲 Follow on InstagramHuman Design insights, behind the scenes, and inspiration👉 @alignedbyhumandesign🌐 Explore the WebsiteLearn more about Human Design, career clarity, and offerings including a free Purpose & Prosperity Blueprint👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com📚 Recommended ResourceExplore your Gene Keys with Richard Rudd’s book — a beautiful companion to Human Design👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/genekeys Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Decluttering isn’t just about organizing your home—it’s about clearing out the mental and emotional clutter that keeps you stuck. In this inspiring episode, I chat with Marj Bates, founder of Declutterbuzz, about how shifting your mindset is the key to lasting change.🎧 Tune in to hear:💡 The deeper meaning behind decluttering (it’s not just about “stuff”!)💡 How Marj transformed her life through mindset shifts and journaling💡 Why fear holds people back from change—and how to move past itAbout Marj:Marj is a lifelong artist, entrepreneur, and transformation guide who has spent over 30 years helping women break through creative blocks and rediscover their authentic selves. Through Declutterbuzz, she empowers people to clear not just physical spaces, but the mental and emotional clutter that holds them back from living a simple, peaceful life.✨ Connect with Marj:🌎 Website: declutterbuzz.com📌 Declutterathon: declutterbuzz.com/declutterathon👥 Join the Community: Facebook Group✨ CONNECT + EXPLORE MOREThanks for tuning in to the show! If you’re ready to explore your next aligned step, here’s how we can connect:🔍 Book a Free Career Clarity CallGet support in discovering what’s next in your life or career — through the lens of your Human Design.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/claritycall💛 Join the CommunityLearn, share, and connect with others on the path in the Aligned by Human Design Facebook group.👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/facebook📲 Follow on InstagramHuman Design insights, behind the scenes, and inspiration👉 @alignedbyhumandesign🌐 Explore the WebsiteLearn more about Human Design, career clarity, and offerings including a free Purpose & Prosperity Blueprint👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com📚 Recommended ResourceExplore your Gene Keys with Richard Rudd’s book — a beautiful companion to Human Design👉 alignedbyhumandesign.com/genekeys Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

For years, I followed traditional advice—work hard, check all the boxes, and success will follow. But no matter how much I achieved on paper, I still felt stuck, frustrated, and disconnected from myself.Sound familiar?In this first episode of Aligned By Human Design: Purpose & Prosperity, I’m sharing:✨ How I spent 8 years second-guessing my path before discovering Human Design✨ The moment everything clicked—and how I finally broke free from self-doubt✨ What Human Design actually is (and why it’s NOT just another personality test)✨ How this podcast will help you stop forcing, start trusting, and create a life that works for you💡 If this resonates, I’d love to invite you to take the next step: Book a free Clarity Call where we’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck and how to move forward with confidence.👉 Schedule your free Clarity Call now: alignedbyhumandesign.com/claritycall🔹 Subscribe to my Substack for exclusive insights & mentoring: 🔹 Connect with me on Instagram: @alignedbyhumandesign🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe & leave a review! Your support helps more people find this work and start living in alignment. Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever felt like you’re forcing your way through life instead of flowing with it? In this episode, I break down what Human Design actually is, where it came from, and how it can help you stop second-guessing yourself and start trusting your path.✨ Learn:What makes Human Design different from personality testsHow this system was discovered & why it’s so powerfulThe 5 Energy Types and how they shape your life💡 Get your free Human Design chart here: alignedbyhumandesign.com📩 Book a Free Clarity Call: alignedbyhumandesign.com/claritycall Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe