Ep 23: How learning to trust yourself is the key to midlife alignment, and what it actually looks like with Reflector Amanda Gaitaud
Description
Lori interviews Amanda Gaitaud, a 1/3 Reflector, on today's episode of Midlife by Design. Amanda shares her unique experience of navigating life through the lens of Human Design. With only 1% of the population being Reflectors, Amanda offers insight into the challenges and gifts of living as a Reflector, especially in midlife. From her career as an acupuncturist to her personal journey of trusting herself, Amanda discusses how Reflectors can thrive by understanding their sensitivity to surroundings and embracing their individuality.
Key Takeaways:
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Reflector Energy in Midlife: Reflectors are deeply influenced by their environments. Amanda discusses how shifting surroundings impact her energy and identity, making it essential to find the right environment for growth.
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Challenges of a Reflector: Amanda highlights the struggles of inconsistency, overstimulation, and decision-making based on the lunar cycle, offering practical strategies she’s adopted, like intuitive scheduling and self-care practices like time in her hot tub.
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Using Reflector Gifts in Work: Amanda explains how her Reflector traits enhance her career as an acupuncturist, allowing her to deeply attune to her patients’ needs, picking up subtle cues others might miss.
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Trusting the Process: Amanda reflects on learning to trust her slow decision-making process, noting that her experiences have helped her grow into a more self-assured version of herself in midlife.
- Human Design and Chinese Medicine: Amanda draws parallels between Human Design and her work in Chinese medicine, specifically how yin and yang and the concept of jing align with Reflector traits.
Connect with Amanda Gaitaud:
IG: @amandagaitaud (Currently set to private, but feel free to reach out if you want to connect!)
Connect with/work with Lori:
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