Are you a people pleaser? Not sure? Find out in this episode of Midlife by Design, where Lori Lisai dives into the common challenge of figuring out "what's next" in midlife, particularly after years of people-pleasing. She explores how societal conditioning often leads women to prioritize others' needs over their own, resulting in a sense of unfulfillment by midlife. Using the lens of Human Design, Lori guides listeners through identifying and overcoming patterns of people-pleasing to reclaim authenticity and clarity on their next steps.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding People-Pleasing: Lori discusses how cultural conditioning often pushes women to prioritize others' needs at the expense of their own fulfillment.
• Self-Reflection Questions: Listeners are prompted to reflect on signs of people-pleasing, such as avoiding conflict, feeling guilty about self-care, and losing touch with personal desires.
• Human Design Profiles: Lori breaks down the significance of Human Design profile lines (e.g., Line 1: The Investigator, Line 2: The Hermit) in helping listeners decondition from people-pleasing behaviors.
• Action Steps: For each profile line, Lori provides actionable steps to honor one's true self, from embracing alone time to leading with personal values and visions.
• Wild Women by Design Retreat: Throughout the episode, Lori invites listeners to explore further insights and personal growth opportunities at her upcoming retreat designed for midlife women seeking authenticity and connection.

Timestamped Highlights:

• Introduction: Addressing the theme of "what's next" in midlife (0:00 )
• Identifying People-Pleasing Patterns: Self-reflection questions to recognize people-pleasing behaviors (5:30 )
• Human Design and Deconditioning: How Human Design profiles can aid in breaking free from societal conditioning (10:15 )
• Profile Lines Exploration: Detailed insights into various Human Design profile lines and their implications (15:45 )
• Action Steps for Authenticity: Practical tips for listeners to start reclaiming their authentic paths (20:30 )
• Invitation to Wild Women by Design Retreat: Details on how listeners can deepen their journey of self-discovery and connection (23:45 )

Resources Mentioned:

• Wild Women by Design Retreat : Early bird pricing ends soon! Secure your spot for the 5-month wraparound retreat experience which begins in January 2025. Payment plans available now!
• Ep 17: Embracing the Wild Woman: Finding Clarity & Growth in Midlife

Connect with Lori:

• Website: www.lorilisai.com
• Instagram: @lorilisai