In this episode of Midlife by Design, Lori Lisai connects with Karen Putz, an Emotional Projector and self-described "passion mentor", to discuss her inspiring journey of embracing deafness, rediscovering passion in midlife, and how Human Design has guided her path. Karen shares the story of how a life-altering moment during her teenage years shaped her future and how she helps others make empowering choices to transform their lives. Karen Putz is the author of multiple books, including Unwrapping Your Passion, Creating the Life You Truly Want. Karen is a Mindvalley life coach and a Passion Test Facilitator. Karen was born with normal hearing, grew up hard of hearing, and became deaf from a fall while barefoot water skiing as a teen. At the age of 44, she got back on the water again and trained with the World Barefoot champions and competed for four years. Today, she is on a passion quest to enjoy barefooting in all 50 states.

Key Takeaways:

1. Embrace Life’s Challenges: Karen’s decision to embrace her deafness after a difficult period shows the power of acceptance in creating a fulfilling life.
2. Rediscover Passion in Midlife: No matter your age, it's possible to reignite passions that bring joy and meaning to life.
3. Human Design Insights: Understanding your Human Design can offer clarity and self-acceptance, helping you navigate life’s challenges with greater ease.
4. Manifestation: Vision boards and focused intent can lead to profound life changes when aligned with your desires.
5. Projector Wisdom: As a Projector, waiting for the right invitation before offering guidance can lead to more impactful and fulfilling interactions.

Highlights:

• [00:01:23 ] Karen's Journey to Deafness: Karen shares her experience of losing her hearing after a barefoot waterskiing accident, leading to a dark period in her life. She eventually chose to embrace life as it was, a decision that changed her path entirely.

• [00:04:56 ] Becoming the Passion Mentor: At 44, Karen rediscovered her love for barefoot waterskiing, inspired by a 66-year-old woman she saw on the Today Show. This experience reignited her passion and reshaped her view of aging.

• [00:11:48 ] Human Design as a Projector: Karen discusses her experience as an Emotional Projector, the importance of receiving invitations before offering guidance, and how Human Design has helped her understand herself better.

• [00:19:21 ] Manifesting and Vision Boards: Karen talks about her interest in manifestation, how it has impacted her life, and shares a personal story of manifesting a move to Costa Rica through her vision board.

• [00:27:03 ] Embracing Her Emotional Authority: Lori and Karen delve into the significance of Karen’s emotional authority in Human Design, discussing how it shapes her decision-making process and her journey of embracing her unique gifts as a Projector.

Connect with Karen Putz:

• Website:www.yourpassionschool.com
• Freebie: How to Live Your Passion

Connect with Lori Lisai:

• Website where you can book a Human Design session: lorilisai.com
• Instagram: @lorilisai