Ep 19: Midlife Journeys: From Traditional Marriage to True Self—Amanda Ewin's Midlife Transformation Through the Lens of Human Design
Description
Today on Midlife by Design, Amanda Ewin opens up about her emotional midlife journey of ending her marriage, unexpectedly falling in love with a woman, and learning to make decisions in alignment with her Human Design. From understanding how her undefined emotional and identity centers influence her relationships to embracing her Gate of Corrections, she shares the challenges and growth opportunities that have shaped her path. Together, we discuss how Human Design can provide insight and clarity during major life transitions, especially for women in midlife seeking to rediscover themselves.
Key Takeaways:
- Recognizing when it's time for major life changes – How understanding yourself through Human Design can help in making tough decisions, such as ending a relationship.
- Trusting your sacral authority – The importance of listening to your gut in decision-making and how it can lead to unexpected yet enriching experiences.
- Navigating undefined centers – Understanding the challenges of undefined emotional and identity centers and how to work through them for personal growth.
- Embracing Gate 18 – Using this energy to constantly seek improvement in yourself and others.
- Choosing relationships that support your authentic self – How Human Design can guide you toward partners who elevate and complement your energy.
Episode Highlights (Timestamps)
- [02:15 ] – The decision to leave her marriage after years of reflection and couples counseling. How Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud influenced her perspective.
- [07:45 ] – Discovering her attraction to a woman after separation and feeling like she had "landed on a different planet." Trusting her sacral authority through this surprising transformation.
- [13:25 ] – How her undefined emotional center has shaped her sensitivity to others' feelings and made it difficult to initiate change.
- [18:50 ] – Adapting to her partner’s preferences, including giving up makeup despite loving it, reflecting how her undefined identity center influences her behavior.
- [22:30 ] – Exploring Gate 18, which drives her desire to make constant improvements for herself and those around her.
- [28:00 ] – How Human Design offers tools to navigate significant life transitions with greater clarity and authenticity, especially in midlife.
Resources Mentioned:
- Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud
- EFT Tapping and EMDR as tools for emotional healing
Connect with Amanda:
Ready to embrace your Human Design and take charge of your midlife transition? Visit lorilisai.com to book a Human Design reading or learn more about the Wild Women by Design retreat in Costa Rica, where you can connect with like-minded women on a transformative journey.