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Rewild by Design
by Marissa Gordon
Rewild by Design is a podcast for women in midlife who are ready to stop performing and start remembering who they are. Hosted by Marissa Gordon, Human Design and Gene Keys mentor, each episode blends grounded teachings with real stories about burnout, people-pleasing, identity loss, and the midlife awakening.If you’ve ever wondered why success doesn’t feel like enough or how to find your purpose again, this space is for you. Here, we talk about Human Design, the Gene Keys, and what it takes to shed the good girl mask, reclaim your energy, and finally live a life that feels like yours.
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20: The Real Reason You Keep Overthinking Everything
In this episode of Rewild by Design, Marissa breaks down what overthinking actually is and why it happens.This isn't just having a busy mind. It’s about what happens after you go against what you already know.Marissa walks through how overthinking starts, why your brain takes over, and how this pattern shows up in everyday life, from replaying conversations to second guessing decisions you’ve already made.She also explains how this disconnect creates mental exhaustion and self-doubt, and what starts to change when you begin trusting your body instead of trying to think your way into certainty.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Why overthinking isn’t the real problemThe moment where you override yourself without realizing itWhy your brain steps in after the factHow overthinking leads to second guessing and mental exhaustionWhat changes when you stop relying on your mind for decisionsHow Human Design explains your natural decision-making superpowersResources + Links:🎧 Free Energy Snapshot audioA simple way to start understanding how your energy works.📘 Decode Your Design digital readingA personalized breakdown of your chart, including your type, profile, and centers.🏫 Nine Centers Mystery SchoolFor women who are ready to stop overriding themselves and start applying Human Design in real life.📲 Let’s Connect!Come say hi over on TikTok and Instagram⭐ Support the podcastIf this episode resonated, make sure you’re subscribed and leave a review. It helps more women rewild by design!
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19: The Midlife Identity Shifts No One Prepares You For
In this episode of Rewild by Design, Marissa talks about the identity shifts that so many women experience in midlife but aren’t prepared for.We're talking about the moments when the version of you that’s been holding everything together no longer fits the same way.Marissa breaks down the core feminine archetypes, Maiden, Mother, Queen, Crone, and Wild Woman, and how they don’t disappear over time. They all stay active, and the tension comes from the fact that they no longer want the same things.This episode explores what it looks like to be in that in-between space where you’re more aware than you’ve ever been, but not fully living from it yet. It also touches on why this shift can feel confusing, and how to start paying attention to what your body is already telling you.In this episode, you’ll hear about:The identity shifts that happens in midlife and why it can feel unsettlingThe five feminine archetypes and how they show up in real lifeWhy you can feel pulled in different directions at the same timeThe tension between who you’ve been and who you’re becomingHow to start trusting what you’re noticing instead of brushing past itResources + Links🎧 Free Energy Snapshot audioA simple way to start understanding how your energy works.📘 Decode Your Design digital readingA personalized breakdown of your chart, including your type, profile, and centers.🏫 Nine Centers Mystery SchoolFor women who are ready to stop overriding themselves and start applying Human Design in real life.📲 Let’s Connect!Come say hi over on TikTok and Instagram⭐ Support the podcastIf this episode resonated, make sure you’re subscribed and leave a review. It helps more women rewild by design!
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18: How to Stop Overriding Yourself in Midlife
In this episode of Rewild by Design, Marissa breaks down the subtle, everyday ways women override themselves without even realizing it.This isn’t about the big, obvious moments. It’s about the small decisions that happen all day long… Marissa shares what this pattern really looks like in real life, why it becomes second nature, and how it starts to catch up with you in midlife.Human Design can show you how these patterns show up in your energy and what actually changes when you stop overriding yourself and start responding differently in the moment.This is a conversation about awareness, self-trust, and what it looks like to move through your life without constantly going against yourself.In this episode, you’ll hear about:What “overriding yourself” actually looks like in everyday lifeThe subtle ways women ignore their body and second guess themselvesHow this pattern shows up in your energy through Human DesignWhy this becomes more noticeable in midlifeWhat starts to change when you stop forcing decisions and begin trusting yourselfResources + Links🎧 Free Energy Snapshot audioA simple way to start understanding how your energy works.📘 Decode Your Design digital readingA personalized breakdown of your chart, including your type, profile, and centers.🏫 Nine Centers Mystery SchoolFor women who are ready to stop overriding themselves and start applying Human Design in real life.📲 Let’s Connect!Come say hi over on TikTok and Instagram⭐ Support the podcastIf this episode resonated, make sure you’re subscribed and leave a review. It helps more women rewild by design!
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17: How I Found Human Design + Gene Keys
In this episode of Rewild by Design, Marissa shares more of the personal story behind the work she does today and how she first connected with Human Design and the Gene Keys.Marissa talks about what life looked like before discovering this work, the moment Human Design started to click, and how the Gene Keys added another layer of awareness around patterns, growth, and self-understanding.It’s a look at the path that eventually became Rewild by Design.In this episode, you’ll hear about:What life looked like before discovering Human DesignThe moment Human Design started to make senseHow the Gene Keys deepened the workWhy this became something Marissa felt called to shareResources + Links🎧 Free Energy Snapshot audio - A simple way to start understanding how your energy works.🔎 Decode Your Design digital reading - A personalized self-study breakdown of your chart, including your Human Design type, profile, and centers.🏫 Nine Centers Mystery School - For women who want to move beyond learning Human Design and start applying it in real life.📲 Let's connect! Come say hi on: TikTok and Instagram⭐ Support the podcast - Leave a review or subscribe & share on YouTube to help more women rewild by design.
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16: Understanding the 9 Human Design Energy Centers
In this episode of Rewild by Design, Marissa walks through the nine energy centers in Human Design and how they actually show up in everyday life.This isn’t about memorizing the chart or learning another system. You’ll learn to start noticing where your energy feels consistent, where you’re more sensitive, and how years of pressure and conditioning tend to surface most clearly in midlife.Marissa shares where the nine-center system comes from and why understanding your defined and undefined centers can change the way you relate to your thoughts, emotions, energy, and decisions.In this episode, you’ll hear about:What the energy centers are and why Human Design uses nineWhat defined and undefined centers feel like in real lifeThe not-self questions of each centerThe strengths of consistent energy and the awareness that comes from opennessResources + Links🎧 Free Energy Snapshot audio A simple way to understand how your energy is built to work.📘 Decode Your Design digital readingA personalized look at your defined and undefined centers and how they show up for you.🏫 Nine Centers Mystery SchoolFor women who want to move past learning Human Design and start living it.📱Let's Connect! Instagram or TikTok⭐ Support the podcastLove the show? Leave a five star review wherever you listen to podcasts to help spread the word!
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15: Rewilding for Women: The Inner Work Behind Midlife Change
In this episode of Rewild by Design, Marissa explores what rewilding actually looks like in real life, especially in midlife.This conversation moves beyond ideas or identity shifts and into the inner work that supports real change. Marissa walks through the four parts of her Rewilding framework and how they show up when women stop forcing themselves into roles, routines, and expectations that no longer fit.The episode focuses on how midlife shows us where energy has been overridden, and what becomes possible when women begin listening to themselves instead.In this episode:What rewilding looks like beyond language or aestheticsThe four parts of Marissa’s Rewilding framework and how they connectWhy midlife brings long-ignored patterns to the surfaceHow inner work supports sustainable changeResources + Ways to Work Together:⚡️ Free Energy SnapshotA short audio overview of how your Human Design type works in daily life🔎 Decode Your DesignA personalized digital reading to understanding your full chart🐆 Nine Centers Mystery SchoolA space for applying Human Design and rewilding in real life📱 Let's connect on Instagram and Tiktok⭐️ If this episode resonates, please leave a review, subscribe on YouTube, or share the episode with someone who may need it.
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Episode 14: Human Design Profiles - How You’re Designed to Learn, Share, and Show Up
Your Human Design profile shows how you’re wired to learn, share, and participate in life.Not who you’re supposed to be, not how to perform it better, but how your energy naturally flows.In this episode, we break down what profiles actually represent and how the two lines work together. We talk about where people get stuck trying to live like a different profile, and what shifts when you stop fighting your own energy.What you'll hear:What Human Design profiles are and where to find yoursHow the two lines combine to create your profileCommon ways people override their profile without realizing itHow profiles show up in work, relationships, and everyday decisionsIf you’ve ever felt out of sync with how you’re “supposed” to learn, lead, or contribute, this episode will help you see why.Resources + Links 🎧 Free Energy Snapshot audio 🔎 Decode Your Design digital human design chart reading 👑 Apply + Integrate your design inside the Nine Centers Mystery School 📱 Connect with me on Instagram and TikTok
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Episode 13: What are the Gene Keys?
If you keep noticing the same themes showing up in your work, your relationships, or the way you move through big decisions, this episode will feel really supportive.Marissa introduces the Gene Keys system and why it’s less about self improvement and more about understanding the deeper patterns shaping your life.You'll hear how the Gene Keys connect to Human Design, what the three main sequences represent, and why the Activation Sequence is often where women start to recognize their long-standing purpose themes (hint: it’s the same energy as your Incarnation Cross).This episode is meant to help you see your patterns with more awareness and less self judgment, and to give you a starting point for exploring the Gene Keys without overwhelm.What You Will Hear in This Episode:What the Gene Keys are and how they relate to Human DesignA simple breakdown of the three sequencesWhy the Activation Sequence connects to your life purpose themesWhy emotional patterns often get louder in midlifeHow the Gene Keys frame growth as a process, not a problemResources + Links:🎧 Free Energy Snapshot audio📄 Free Gene Keys Roadmap PDF🔥 Check out the Nine Centers Mystery School📱 Connect on Instagram or TikTok⭐️ If this episode resonated, please leave a review or share with a friend!
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Episode 12: Human Design Types + What No One Tells You About How Your Energy Really Works
Ever look around and think… why do I work so differently than everyone else?This episode is for the woman who’s tired of forcing herself into a pace, schedule, or role that never fit her body in the first place.In Episode 12, Marissa breaks down the five Human Design types in a real-life way. that will help you understand why you’ve been exhausted, irritated, or just over it, and what your energy actually needs now.In this episode, we cover:What your type really means and why it is not a personality labelThe simple chart mechanics that create each typeWhat drains each type fastest in midlifeWhat shifts when you stop trying to keep up with everyone elseA quick but meaningful breakdown of Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, Manifestors, and ReflectorsResources + Links🎧 Free Energy Snapshot audio 📘 Decode Your Design digital guide 🔥 The Pivot human design intensive 📱 Connect with Marissa on Instagram or TikTokIf this episode hit home, leave a review or send it to a friend who’s been running on fumes.
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Episode 11: It's Time to Drop the Good Girl Mask
For decades, many of us have worn the Good Girl Mask. It’s that polished version of ourselves who makes sure everyone else is comfortable, follows the rules, and doesn’t rock the boat. On the outside, life looks fine. On the inside, it feels like part of ourselves has been lost.In this episode of Rewild by Design, I’m breaking down where this mask comes from, what it costs us, and how to finally start living without it. Through the lens of Human Design, we’ll look at how the mask shows up in types, centers, and profiles, and what it actually looks like to choose yourself instead of performing for approval.This episode is a powerful an invitation to stop hiding behind roles and start living from your real energy.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why the Good Girl Mask gets built in the first place.The hidden costs of wearing it for too long.How it shows up in Human Design types, centers, and profiles.What it looks like to slowly shed the mask in real life.Resources + Links:Grab your free Energy Snapshot audio — your first step in remembering who you are underneath the mask.Want to go deeper? Get my Decode Your Design digital reading for a full breakdown of your chart.Ready to fully lay down the mask? Check out my The Frequency Mastermind for deep support using your Human Design.Connect with me on Instagram or TikTok and share your takeaways from this episode.⭐️ Love this episode? Leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts to help spread the message to more women like you!
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Episode 10: Purpose as a Frequency
⭐️ Love this episode? Leave a five star review wherever you listen to podcasts to help more women like you rewild by design! ⭐️Purpose is what you live, not something you chase.In this episode of Rewild by Design, I’m exploring what it really means to experience purpose as a frequency rather than a fixed role or career path. We’ll talk about how Human Design shows purpose through your type, strategy, and Incarnation Cross, and how the Gene Keys deepen that through the Activation Sequence.No perfect job titles here. We’re learning how to embody the energy you were designed to live, and noticing how purpose naturally flows through everything you do.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why purpose is less about “what you do” and more about how you live.How Human Design roots purpose in type, strategy, and the Incarnation Cross.The four Gene Keys spheres in the Activation Sequence and what they show you about your deeper purpose.Resources + Links:Grab your free Energy Snapshot audio. This is your first step in reconnecting with how your energy type is designed.Want to see how your chart carries the blueprint for your purpose? Get my Decode Your Design digital reading.Ready to live a purposeful life that finally feels like yours? Check out The Frequency MastermindConnect with me on Instagram or TikTok and share your takeaways from this episode.
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Episode 9: Breaking the Cycle of Overthinking
If you’ve ever found yourself replaying conversations, planning for every possible outcome, or lying awake at night stuck in endless “what ifs,” you’re not alone. Overthinking isn’t just an “active mind,” it’s the result of years of conditioning that taught us to second-guess our instincts and look outside ourselves for answers.In this episode of Rewild by Design, we’re talking about why so many women spiral, how those loops drain your energy, and what it actually takes to break free from them.In this episode, you’ll hear:What overthinking looks like in real life (replaying, researching, rehearsing)Why so many women spiral and how it ties back to “good girl” conditioningThe real cost of living in loops: energy, emotions, relationships, and purposeWhy the mind isn’t the enemy and how to put it back in its right rolePractical tools to step out of spiraling and into your bodyResources + Links:⚡️ Grab your free Human Design chart + Energy Snapshot audio to hear how your energy type is designed to move.🔎 Ready to understand your authority and full chart? Get my Decode Your Design digital Human Design reading.🐆 And if you're a woman who's done playing small and making decisions for everyone else while your dreams get left on the back burner, check out the Frequency Mastermind.📱 Connect with me on Instagram and TikTok to share your takeaways from this episode:⭐️ If this message resonated with you, please leave a five-star review wherever you listen to podcasts so more women like you can rewild by design!
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Episode 8: Decision-Making and Why the Mind Can't Be Trusted
How many times have you made a decision that looked good on paper only to regret it later? That’s what happens when we rely on the mind to make choices it was never designed to handle.In this episode of Rewild by Design, I’m diving into decision-making through Human Design authority. We’ll talk about why the mind isn't designed for our decisions, how each authority actually works, and why trusting your body leads to more ease, energy, and alignment than overthinking ever will.In this episode, you’ll hear:🎧 Why the mind is unreliable for decision-making.🎧 How each type of authority guides you to choices that feel right in your body.🎧 Practical ways to start experimenting with your authority right now.Resources + Links:⚡️ Grab your free Human Design chart + Energy Snapshot audio to hear how your energy type is designed to move.🔎 Ready to understand your authority and full chart? Get my Decode Your Design digital Human Design reading.🐆 And if you're a woman who's done playing small and making decisions for everyone else while your dreams get left on the back burner, check out the Frequency Mastermind.📱 Connect with me on Instagram and TikTok to share your takeaways from this episode:⭐️ If this message resonated with you, please leave a five-star review wherever you listen to podcasts so more women like you can rewild by design!
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Episode 7: Energy Leaks - Where Your Power Might Be Draining
Most women don’t realize how much energy they’re leaking out every day. And it’s not always from big crises, but from the tiny ways they say yes when they mean no, force themselves into boxes, or carry what was never theirs to begin with.In this episode of Rewild by Design, I’m unpacking the idea of energy leaks, those subtle drains that leave you exhausted, resentful, or stuck on autopilot. Through the lens of Human Design, we’ll explore where your energy might be slipping away and how to start patching the leaks so you can use your power for what actually matters.In this episode, you’ll hear:The most common energy leaks women face in midlife.How Human Design shows you where you’re leaking energy in your chart.Practical ways to reclaim your energy and stop giving it away.Resources + Links:Grab your free Energy Snapshot audio to discover how your type is designed to use energy.Order the Decode Your Design guide for a personalized digital human design chart reading.Connect with me on Instagram or TikTok and share your takeaways from this episode.⭐️ If you loved this episode, share it with a friend who might need to hear this message too, or leave a five star review wherever you listen to podcasts to help more women rewild by design!
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Episode 6: Deconditioning - Shedding the Rules That Were Never Yours
So much of who you think you are isn’t actually you… it’s conditioning. From family expectations, cultural messages, school systems, workplaces… all of it leaves an imprint. And over time, you start to confuse those imprints with your identity.In this episode of Rewild by Design, I’m breaking down the process of deconditioning through the lens of Human Design. We talk about how conditioning shows up in each of the human design types, how the nine centers act as doorways for conditioning, what it looks like when you’re carrying energy that isn’t yours, and how to begin loosening those patterns so you can return to yourself.In this episode, you’ll hear:What deconditioning really means (and why it’s important)How each of the human design types and the nine centers can hold on to conditioningThe relief that comes from recognizing what’s yours and what’s notResources + Links:Grab your free Energy Snapshot audio. This is your starting point for reconnecting with your own energy.To go even deeper into your Human Design Chart, order the Decode Your Design guide, a personalized digital human design reading that will help you start your deconditioning journey.Connect with me on Instagram or TikTok and share your takeaways from this episode.Browse all things Rewild by Design here.⭐️ If you loved this episode, would you be so kind and leave a five-star review so that this podcast can reach even more women who are ready to drop the good girl mask and rewild their lives?
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Episode 5: The Midlife Awakening: When Success Doesn't Feel Like Enough
Midlife isn’t a crisis… it’s a wake-up call.So many women hit their late 30s, 40s, or 50s and realize that the life they built (the one that checks all the boxes) doesn’t actually feel like theirs. There’s restlessness, resentment, or a quiet ache for something more.In this episode of Rewild by Design, I’m exploring what I call the midlife awakening: why it happens, what it shows us, and how you can use it as a turning point instead of a breakdown. We’ll talk about how Human Design gives language to this shift, helping you see that you were never meant to keep performing roles that drain you.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why midlife often brings the sense of “is this it?”The difference between a crisis and an awakening.How Human Design helps you see new possibilities for living your energy.Resources + Links:Grab your free Energy Snapshot audio to start discovering how your energy is designed to work.Or if you want to go deeper, order my Decode Your Design guide, a personalized digital human design chart reading.Connect with me on Instagram or TikTok and share your takeaways from this episode.Browse all things Rewild by Design here.⭐️ If you loved this episode, would you be so kind and leave a five-star review so that this podcast can reach even more women who are ready to drop the good girl mask and rewild their lives?
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Episode 4: The Roles We Wear - Letting Go of Identities that Don't Fit
We’ve been told our worth comes from the roles we play: good mom, reliable employee, supportive partner, and the woman who always keeps it together. But when you spend decades living for those roles, you lose sight of the woman underneath.In this episode of Rewild by Design, I’m talking about the masks we wear to keep the peace, earn approval, and meet expectations, and the cost of never taking them off. Through the lens of Human Design, you’ll see how these roles pull you away from your natural energy and what it looks like to start loosening their grip.In this episode, you’ll hear:The hidden cost of performing your life through roles.Why masks feel safe but eventually suffocate.How Human Design helps you reconnect to the self underneath.Resources + Links:Grab your free Energy Snapshot audio. It’s your first step in reconnecting with your energy.Connect with me on Instagram or TikTok and share your takeaways from this episode.Browse all things Rewild by Design here.⭐️ If you loved this episode, would you be so kind and leave a five-star review so that this podcast can reach even more women who are ready to drop the good girl mask and rewild their lives?
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Episode 3: Human Design 101 - The Map Back to Yourself
So many women hit midlife and realize they’ve been living by everyone else’s rules. The roles look good on paper, but inside there’s a quiet ache: Who am I, really?In this episode of Rewild by Design, I’m introducing Human Design as the map that guides you back. We’ll explore why this system is such a powerful tool for women in midlife, how it helps you shed conditioning, and why experimenting with your type, strategy, and authority feels like coming home.In this episode, you’ll hear:What Human Design is (and how it differs from other tools).How type, strategy, and authority act as a compass for daily life.Why Human Design feels like a homecoming when you’ve lost yourself to roles.Resources + Links:Grab your free Energy Snapshot audio — your first step in experimenting with your design.Connect with me on Instagram or TikTok and share your takeaways from this episode.Browse all things Rewild by Design here.⭐️ If you loved this episode, would you be so kind and leave a five-star review so that this podcast can reach even more women who are ready to drop the good girl mask and rewild their lives?
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Episode 2: Burnout is NOT Normal - Why Energy Works Different in Midlife
Burnout isn’t just about being tired. It’s a flashing red light that you’re living against your design.In this episode of Rewild by Design, I’m breaking down why so many women in midlife are running on empty, and why bubble baths or stricter routines don’t touch the root cause. You’ll learn how each Human Design type experiences burnout differently, and why understanding your design is the first step to reclaiming energy and freedom.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why burnout has been normalized and why it’s anything but normal.How each Human Design type (Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, Manifestor, Reflector) experiences burnout.Simple ways to notice when you’re sliding toward burnout before it takes over.Resources + Links:Grab your free Energy Snapshot audio to learn how your energy type is built to flow.Connect with me on Instagram or TikTok and share your takeaways from this episode.Check out everything Rewild by Design has to offer here.⭐️ If you loved this episode, would you be so kind and leave a five-star review so that this podcast can reach even more women ready to drop the good girl mask and rewild their lives?
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Episode 1: What Rewilding Means in Midlife
What does it really mean to rewild your life?In this first episode of Rewild by Design, I’m pulling back the curtain on why so many women in midlife feel restless, resentful, or like something is missing…even when life looks “good on paper.”We’ll talk about how roles, rules, and expectations have pulled you away from who you really are, and why rewilding isn’t about burning everything down. It’s about remembering yourself and about coming home to your own energy.This is an honest conversation about the cost of wearing masks, the pressure to fit into boxes, and the relief that comes when you finally stop performing and start living from your own design.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why midlife often brings up a deep sense of “there has to be more.”What rewilding really means (and what it’s not).The first steps to start noticing where you’ve been abandoning yourself.Resources + Links:Grab your free Energy Snapshot audio — your first step to rewilding with Human Design.Connect with me on Instagram or TikTok and share your takeaways from this episode.Check out the Rewild by Design website.⭐️ If you loved this episode, would you be so kind and leave a five-star review so that this podcast can reach even more women ready to drop the good girl mask and rewild their lives?
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Rewild by Design is a podcast for women in midlife who are ready to stop performing and start remembering who they are. Hosted by Marissa Gordon, Human Design and Gene Keys mentor, each episode blends grounded teachings with real stories about burnout, people-pleasing, identity loss, and the midlife awakening.If you’ve ever wondered why success doesn’t feel like enough or how to find your purpose again, this space is for you. Here, we talk about Human Design, the Gene Keys, and what it takes to shed the good girl mask, reclaim your energy, and finally live a life that feels like yours.
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