On The Roof With Jess

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

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

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

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

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