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In this episode, Erin is joined by Travis Day — a 1/3 Splenic Projector and the founder of the Projector Lounge — for an honest conversation about what it actually takes to live your design.They talk about what happens after Human Design clicks: when the relief sets in, but you realize that deconditioning isn’t an immediate glow-up… it’s a slow, embodied process that requires patience, presence, and a willingness to be seen before you feel ready.Erin and Travis share their stories of burnout, health challenges, emotional suppression, and years of trying to function like Generators… and why waiting for the invitation isn’t passive, but often begins with self-expression.The conversation focuses on what it means to actually embody this work as we move toward unprecedented change in 2027.In This Episode:Why self-expression often precedes recognition (and invitations)What waiting for the invitation feels like in the bodyProjector burnout, self-doubt, and the “pretend Generator” yearsSplenic authority as a felt knowing, not a mental decisionEmotional waves in relationship and why urgency creates distortionThe difference between calming the nervous system and expanding capacityAbout the GuestTravis Day is a 1/3 Splenic Projector, IHDS-certified Human Design guide, and the founder of Neutrino Seas. His work focuses on helping people move from mental understanding into lived, embodied experience — using self-expression as a pathway out of bitterness and into alignment.He is also the creator of the Projector Lounge, a community space for Projectors navigating deconditioning, self-trust, and real-world integration.Connect with TravisInstagram: @travis.dayWebsite: https://www.neutrinoseas.comThe Projector Lounge: https://www.neutrinoseas.com/the-projector-lounge-lpConnect with ErinInstagram: @erinxpurdyWebsite: https://www.erinxpurdy.comApril 2026 Retreat: https://thereclamationretreats.com

In this episode of alignd., Erin is joined by Bry LeBlanc for a grounded conversation about why the start of the year so often feels off, and how to approach new beginnings without forcing change.Released just days before the Human Design New Year (January 22), this episode reframes “new year energy” through a more natural, cyclical lens — one rooted in contraction, reflection, and intention rather than discipline and pressure.In this episode, they explore:Why January 1 often creates false urgency — and what actually marks the start of a new cycleThe Human Design New Year and Gate 41 (contraction) as a time for imagining, not executingThe difference between discipline and devotion — and why devotion creates sustainable changeHow working with words (past, future, and the verb that connects them) can anchor real transformationWhy nurturing yourself through discomfort is not optional, it’s essentialThis conversation is practical, reflective, and honest — offering a different way to orient yourself to the year ahead without bypassing the integration your body and nervous system still need.And if you've found your word for 2026, comment and let us know what it is!Connect With Us:alignd. the podcastFollow, subscribe, and listen wherever you get your podcastsInstagramBry LeBlancInstagramCommunity + workshopsErin PurdyInstagramwww.erinxpurdy.comFree Human Design Chart

A conversation that opens the door to a totally different way of working with your human design — one that moves beneath mindset, beneath willpower, and straight into the frequency that drives your patterns. Erin sits down with Tracy Poizner, a homeopathic practitioner of 20+ years, to explore how Bach flower essences can support real shifts in the places where different energy types stay stuck the longest.Warm, grounded, unexpectedly eye-opening.We get into:how flower essences work as frequency medicine (and why your body responds before your mind does)the difference between “knowing your design” and actually being able to live itwhy certain not-self patterns feel impossible to move through logic alonehow Tracy created HD-specific blends that target the stickiest parts of each energy typethe kinds of transformations people are seeing after a few weeks of using themwhat it means to decondition at the energetic level instead of fighting yourself at the surfaceIf you’ve ever felt like you understand your design but can’t get your system to follow, this episode offers a warm, grounded entry point into a tool that actually helps things move.Explore Your Human Design Flower Essence Blend:Use code ERIN10 at checkout for 10% off https://aligndbydesign--essential-training.thrivecart.com/human-design-blends/Results:https://substack.com/@tracypoizner/note/p-181795337?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=1mxiamConnect with Tracy:  tracypoizner.com LIMITLESS Podcast on Apple iTunesConnect with Erin:www.erinxpurdy.comhttps://www.instagram.com/erinxpurdy

A cozy holiday catch-up that somehow turns into a whole conversation about attention, shedding, relationships, and the very real chaos of being a human with a phone and a nervous system. Erin and Bee talk Christmas nostalgia, proposals, screen addiction, and what actually happens when you stop distracting yourself long enough to feel your life again.We get into:Erin’s mom in full 4/6 sacral-generator Christmas gloryThe Year of the Snake and why everyone feels like they’re shedding a whole identityHow our phones hijack creativity, energy, and confidence without us noticingThe difference one week of not consuming makesBee’s engagement story (the ring, the moment, the blackout)The emotional crash that followed, and what commitment brings up in the bodyPossibility vs probability view in partnership and building a life as a teamSoftening, control, trust, and letting yourself be lovedThose weird timeline-collapse moments where your future finally catches up to youIf you’re in your own shedding season right now, you’re not alone. Something new is trying to reach you - if you can make the space to hear it.Free Human Design Chart:https://www.erinxpurdy.com/free-human-design-chartConnect with Erin:www.erinxpurdy.comhttps://www.instagram.com/erinxpurdyConnect with Bee:https://www.bee-embodied.com/https://www.instagram.com/bee.embodied/

A stripped-down, honest conversation about the 12-night end-of-year ritual known as the Rauhnächte - and why it actually works without the the forced “new year, new me” energy.This week, we’re joined by Lea Besemer to unpack Hopeful Spells, the version of the ritual she’s turned into something real and usable - something that actually helps you understand what the year ahead is asking of you through the lens of your Human Design and your annual perfection year.We get into:why this strange “time outside of time” makes for a powerful energetic portalhow the 13-wish ritual actually workswhy most intention-setting feels pointless (and how your HD motivation type shifts the entire experience)how astrology + HD give you context that makes your year make sensewhat “perfection years” are and why each year comes with a specific governing themeIt’s a practical way to get honest about the year ahead, without forcing anything.If you want to join the ritual, Lea’s Hopeful Spells workshop is linked here:https://leacristin.com/hopefulspells/Connect with Lea:https://www.instagram.com/leacristinhttps://leacristin.comConnect with Erin:https://www.instagram.com/erinxpurdyhttps://www.erinxpurdy.com

For the ones who are doing everything “right”: launching the offers, hiring the mentors, posting every day, praying every night, and still aren’t “there” yet...In this episode, Bee is joined by guest Amanda Josephine —writer, mentor, and online creator. Together they dive into the part nobody talks about: the slow seasons, the financial strain, the identity unraveling, the work that doesn’t produce outcomes on command, and the faith it takes to continue. What follows is an unfiltered conversation about trust, real trust..not the curated version sold online.You’ll hear:why “quantum leaps” distort reality and destabilize peoplewhat actually happens in the years it takes to master your craftthe financial shame almost everyone experiences but hideshow survival mode warps decision-makingthe truth about “being in the right energy”why consistency beats reinventionhow to release control when nothing is workingwhat it looks like to trust God, life, and timing when the evidence says otherwisethe identity shift required to stop giving money power over your peaceIf you’re in a season that feels like contraction or stagnation, this episode shows the honest terrain of the path you’re on - and why it is shaping you, not breaking you.Connect with Amanda: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_thedigitalfemmeGet Your Free Human Design Chart:https://www.erinxpurdy.com/free-human-design-chart

In this episode, Erin and Bee explore what it feels like when your old identity stops fitting - and how to navigate the messy middle of change with awareness instead of resistance.Bee returns from a month in Europe with a hard pivot: Bali no longer expands her. She deconstructs family blow-ups through the lens of a tribal emotional wave, admits to spiritual ego, and names the exact behaviors she’s dropping. Erin opens up about being witnessed in her emotional low by a partner with an undefined solar plexus - and why that kind of presence can be medicine when it’s not amplifying or avoiding emotion.Together they dig into:What Saturn Return integration actually feels like in your 30sEmotional mechanics in partnership (defined vs. undefined solar plexus)The myth of “never go to bed angry” for two defined wavesHow busyness disguises control for entrepreneursLeaving a place, resetting friendship patterns, and recovering from burnoutThe power of speaking polarizing truths onlineA grounded, real-world conversation about evolution, deconditioning, and the freedom that comes from owning what no longer fits.Free Human Design Chart:https://www.erinxpurdy.com/free-human-design-chartWork with Erin // Bee:https://www.instagram.com/bee.embodiedhttps://www.instagram.com/erinxpurdy2026 Retreat Waitlisthttps://www.thereclamationretreats.com/waitlist

Tim Hendriks is a 4/6 Mental Projector, strength and mobility coach, and former police officer with a background in skiing, CrossFit, and personal training. He brings a unique lens to movement - seeing it as both physical practice and a way to access emotional and nervous-system awareness.In this conversation we trace his childhood in Switzerland, early people-pleasing, burnout in the police force, and the first moment he said “no” to a life others expected of him.We explore what it means to be a projector in Human Design, why recognition of your uniqueness sets you free, and how awareness—not energy—is the real value projectors bring. Tim shares how movement, breathwork, and time in nature became tools for nervous-system change, why letting go of control matters, and how invitations from his network have shaped his path.This episode covers:– Childhood freedom, people-pleasing, and the first honest quit– Mental Projector sensitivity and the role of environment– Coaching through awareness: nervous system, fascia, and movement– Breathwork, nature, and faith as tools for transition– Why recognizing your uniqueness changes everythingPerfect for anyone navigating transition, learning Human Design, or asking what true freedom actually looks like.Connect with Tim:https://beflow.my.canva.site/https://www.instagram.com/tim_drix/Learn more about our 2026 Retreat:https://www.thereclamationretreats.com/waitlist

This week, Erin and Bee strip back the highlight reel to talk about what actually keeps you healthy, aligned, and moving forward. From mold headaches and environmental sensitivity to Human Design, fear, and transference, they dig into how the body makes the truth impossible to ignore. They call out the performance side of the wellness world - where experiences are curated for content instead of care - and unpack why embodiment, not information, is what creates real change. They share why entrepreneurship will humble you faster than any course or program - because it demands integrity, self-leadership, and the willingness to ride the cycles without losing yourself in the process.Connect with the girls:https://www.instagram.com/bee.embodiedhttps://www.instagram.com/erinxpurdy2026 Retreat Waitlisthttps://www.thereclamationretreats.com/waitlist

Brooklynn left her small-town life in Eden, Utah on a whim at 18- chasing freedom, warm weather, and a bigger vision for herself. That leap set her on a path through Hawaii, Bali, and now Australia, where she’s built not only a jewelry brand but an entirely different way of living.In this episode, she sits down with Erin to talk about the realities behind the highlight reel: leaving Bali after years of roots, growing a business through pivots and setbacks, navigating relationships with radical honesty, and learning what it really means to live by her Human Design as a 2/4 Emotional Generator.They explore:The courage it takes to leave home (again and again)Hermiting, Human Design, and why environment is everythingRisk, rebellion, and what it means to follow your sacralBuilding brands, shifting dreams, and staying committed through changeThe difference between generators and manifesting generators in actionWhy honesty is the foundation of growth—in life and in relationshipsBrooklynn’s story is proof that sometimes the biggest risk isn’t leaving - it’s staying. You can connect with Brooklyn on Instagram, and make sure to keep your eyes out for her soon-to-be launched waterproof jewelry line!Where to find Brooklynn:Instagram: @brooklynbosworthJewelry: @xanthe.jewelry

Erin is joined by friend and client Laura Eigenmann — a 2/4 Emotional Manifesting Generator, coach, hypnotherapist, and psychotherapist-in-training. Laura’s story is one many will recognize: on paper she had the successful trajectory, from a degree in management and economics to corporate HR and change management, with financial security and stability. But it all felt like a golden cage.In this conversation, Laura shares how Human Design gave her radical permission to be multi-passionate, to change her mind again and again, and to stop forcing herself into identities that didn’t fit. She speaks candidly about what alignment feels like in her sacral vs. what resistance feels like in her body, and how journaling and hypnotherapy have helped her rewrite old narratives and reconnect with her inner child.Together, Erin and Laura dig into the wellness industry’s tendency to swap one form of conditioning for another, why environment is such a crucial (and overlooked) part of alignment, and how tools like breathwork and hypnotherapy help bypass the strong mind to access the body.They also share details of their new collaboration in Zurich (and online) combining Human Design and hypnotherapy — a space to uncover who you are, what’s blocking you, and how to rewire the stories keeping you stuck.Sign up: Hypnotherapy x Human Design CollabConnect with Laura:https://linktr.ee/laurasabinacoachingConnect with Erin:bio.site/erinxpurdyFree Human Design Chart:https://www.erinxpurdy.com/free-human-design-chart

In this solo episode, Erin steps behind the mic without a script to share raw reflections on what it means to live as a fully receptive being in Human Design. From exploring how strategic and receptive minds actually process information, to surrendering when the mind tries to force decisions, Erin reveals how resistance shows up in both body and life - and what it teaches when we stop pushing.She opens up about Portugal, Puerto Rico, and her winding path with visas and business decisions, the lessons in letting go, and a flood of emotion that surfaced when reconnecting with a soul-friend from her Sri Lanka years. This chapter of her story carries themes of grief, gratitude, freedom, and the ongoing cycles of unbecoming and re-becoming.If you’ve ever felt caught between your mind’s plans and your body’s truth, or wrestled with closing a chapter that shaped you deeply, this episode offers both resonance and relief.Listen in for:The difference between strategic and receptive minds in Human DesignWhy collaboration is essential for receptive thinkersHow resistance signals misalignmentA candid story of grief surfacing four years laterWhat it means to continually re-becomeThis is Erin, unfiltered.Connect with Erinhttps://www.instagram.com/erinxpurdyhttps://www.erinxpurdy.comJoin the Waitlist for the Next Retreat:https://thereclamationretreats.com/subscribe

In our first ever conversation with a Reflector, Bee sits down with Emily to explore what it really feels like to live with this rare Human Design type - only 1% of the population. But this conversation isn’t just for Reflectors. If you’ve ever felt deeply affected by your environment, drained by certain people, or unsure how to protect your energy without closing yourself off - you’ll find yourself in Emily’s story.They dive into:Navigating the highs and lows of absorbing other people’s energyHow environment and the people you’re with can completely shift your stateThe role of alcohol in numbing versus amplifying energyBuilding stronger boundaries without losing connectionThe 28-day lunar cycle for decision-making (and why it’s been life-changing)Structuring business and life around cycles and energy flowThis episode offers a rare inside look at the Reflector experience - from overstimulation to superpowers - and how self-awareness transforms everything. Whether you’re a Reflector or not, Emily’s insights will have you rethinking the way you manage your own energy.Connect with Emily:https://www.instagram.com/tidesofchange_emily/Connect with Bee:https://www.instagram.com/bee.embodied/Explore Business By Design: https://www.bee-embodied.com/business-by-design

In this candid and unscripted episode, Bee sits down with her partner Ben for a long-overdue conversation that almost didn’t happen - after three failed recording attempts, fourth time’s the charm. Together, they unpack the nuances of their four-year relationship: the polarity of Manifestor and Manifesting Generator energy, Taurus stubbornness, and the realities of building a life together across distance, difference, and deep growth. From emotional expression and masculine/feminine dynamics to spiritual compatibility, purpose, conflict, and partnership - this one goes all the way in.Expect honest takes, subtle banter, and real talk about modern relationships, Human Design, and the difference between searching for the perfect person vs. building a meaningful relationship with the right one.Free Human Design Chart: https://www.erinxpurdy.com/free-human-design-chartConnect with Bee: https://www.instagram.com/bee.embodied

This week on the podcast, Bee sits down with Amelia Whelan - a manifesting generator, health coach turned professional network marketer, and someone who’s followed the thread of what lights her up for over a decade.From growing up in a creative household to dropping out of college (twice), to biking up mountains in Hawaii and building a seven-figure business online, Amelia shares the unfiltered truth behind what it actually takes to live a life of freedom, creativity, and fulfillment.They talk about:saying no when something’s no longer rightfollowing aligned yeses even when they make no sensehow confidence isn’t a trait, but a skillmaking peace with discomfort, uncertainty, and the contraction before expansionwhat birth (literal and metaphorical) can teach us about resilience and self-trustThis is an expansive conversation about identity, online business, and what’s possible when you stop trying to force the path - and start following the one that’s already calling you.Connect with Amelia:@ameliaawhelanConnect with Bee:@bee.embodied

We’re bringing back a listener favorite—this time with video and a fresh new intro.In this episode, Ruby Jones joins us to talk about what it actually looks like to follow your intuition when your nervous system is in overdrive. From her journey of reconnecting with feminine energy after years of self-protection, to how 9D Breathwork cracked her open and shifted her path, Ruby shares vulnerably, boldly, and with the kind of honesty that makes you feel less alone in your own becoming.We explore:Anxiety vs. intuition (and how to tell the difference)What it means to be in your body (not just in your head)How 9D Breathwork works—and why it’s not just a trendThe layers we wear for safety, and how to shed them when they’re no longer serving usThis is for anyone on the path of healing, returning to self, and reclaiming the power of their inner voice.Watch the video or listen in—wherever you are, we’re glad you’re here.Want to try 9D Breathwork? Join our free online community

In this episode of Aligned, Erin sits down with Tom Fish - mobility coach, ex-military trainer, and unapologetic goofball - to unpack how mobility training can transform your relationship with your body. Tom, a 3/5 Sacral Generator, shares his winding path from traveling the world in his early 20s to finding purpose in helping others heal chronic pain through movement.Together, Erin and Tom explore:The surprising truth about what mobility really is (and why it’s more than just stretching)How Tom’s injuries and setbacks led him to his life’s workThe impact of modern diets on inflammation and overall healthWhy reconnecting to simple, whole foods - and even seeded fruit - can change everythingThe power of intentional movement for building self-awareness and resilienceThey also dive into bigger questions about human nature, our disconnect from natural rhythms, and being a bit more “hippie” could make the world a better place.This conversation is equal parts insightful and hilarious, offering practical takeaways to move, nourish, and know yourself better.Connect with Tom:> DM “ALIGND” to @tomfyshpt on Instagram **for a free routine> Learn more about The Reclamation RetreatAlso mentioned:**Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererHack your Blood Sugar

When the WiFi Dies, the Truth Comes Alive: Real Talk on Love, Power Cuts & Partnership GrowthFrom blackout survival stories in Sumatra to the emotional rollercoaster of being in luteal phase when your partner comes home — Bee and Erin serve up another unfiltered chat on what it really takes to grow through relationships, not just in them.In this episode, they dive into:– Navigating power outages (both literal and emotional)– How Human Design is saving relationships — one hormonal crash at a time– Attachment styles, communication mismatches, and learning not to take everything personally– How arguments can become initiations (yes, really)– The surprising beauty of being called out by the people closest to you– And why being 30+ feels like a spiritual software upgradeIt’s honest, hilarious, and deeply human. Grab your tea, your partner (optional), and tune in.🎧 Plus: Bee’s partner might be joining the pod soon...If you’ve got burning Qs or topics you want us to cover — drop them in the comments or slide into our DMs → @aligndbydesign

Burnt out, uninspired, and going through a messy divorce—Nami, a 3/5 Emotional Generator, walked away from everything stable in her life to bet on something she couldn’t explain: her creativity.In this heartfelt episode, Erin is joined by the radiant Nami Hampe—women’s portrait photographer, mother, educator, and embodiment of creative Generator energy. Nami shares her powerful journey of walking away from a life that looked stable on the outside—but felt misaligned within—to build a six-figure photography business that lights her up from the inside out.We talk about:* what it really means to live as a Generator in alignment* the fatigue that no amount of sleep can solve* the emotional authority learning curve (and how to stop saying yes too fast)* why her transformational “goddess shoot” experiences feel like energetic therapy* and how motherhood deepened, rather than diluted, her creativityWhether you're in a transition, questioning your career path, or longing to reconnect to your creative fire—this conversation is a warm, honest reminder that your joy is not just valid… it's essential.🎧 Tune in and be inspired by Nami’s story of remembering, reclaiming, and becoming.Connect: Instagram: @nami.creative @nami.creative.educationwww.aligndbydesign.com

In this unfiltered tea-sipping chat, Erin and Bee dive into recent psychedelic journeys that cracked open old narratives around creativity, self-worth, and identity. What started as a casual catch-up quickly turned into a deep exploration of how plant medicine (and life) reflects back the stories we’ve unknowingly been living—and the power we have to rewrite them.We talk about:Mushrooms, LSD, and the post-trip realizations that stick Healing our inner artist and reclaiming creativityIdentity myths we’ve outgrown (but sometimes still cling to)What the 2027 shift might mean for how we do businessThe numbness of content creation in the AI age* Letting our bodies (not algorithms) lead the wayThis one’s for the creators, seekers, and those navigating the messy middle of expansion. Come join us in the void, in the questions, in the realness.Connect: @aligndbydesignwww.aligndbydesign.com