Your energy is an investment—so why does it so often feel like the returns are missing? We sit down with naturopathic physician, therapist, coach, and award-winning author Deborah Zucker to unpack a humane, practical approach to vitality that actually fits real life. Deborah’s nine keys emerged from her own journey through chronic fatigue and depression, and they reframed wellness from a maze of fixes into a grounded relationship with self. Honoring unique life Facing and embracing shado...

The pace of modern work can make even basic self-care feel out of reach. We sat down with Maddison Sutton—former corporate turned integrative health coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner—to map a calmer, smarter path: tiny rituals, honest body check-ins, and practical boundaries that protect your nervous system while you build the career you want. Maddison opens up about navigating grief, stress, and the moment she realized “pushing through” wasn’t resilience—it was burnout ...

The calendar says speed up with the holidays quickly incoming, but your body is asking for a slower song. We lean into autumn’s quieter rhythm and map it to cyclical living and human design so you can head into the holiday season grounded rather than overwhelmed. I walk through how fall mirrors the luteal phase—discernment, completion, and gentle release—and why so many of us resist the downshift. If stillness feels unsafe or “unproductive,” this conversation reframes rest as a nervous-system...

Ever felt like you're constantly swimming against the current, burning out despite your best efforts? The answer might lie in your energetic blueprint. Dr. Nicole Garritano, a 4/6 mental projector and former healthcare professional, joins us to explore how Human Design revolutionizes our understanding of personal energy. After experiencing severe burnout that culminated in a herniated disc, Dr Nicole discovered that fighting against her natural energy pattern was the culprit. For projectors...

What if the superhuman abilities you need aren't something you have to acquire, but rather something you were born with and simply need to rediscover? That's the transformative message Dan Metcalfe brings to this episode as he shares his extraordinary journey from West End ballet dancer to wellness expert. After suffering a catastrophic spine injury that left him paralyzed, with doctors predicting lifelong disability, Dan defied medical expectations. Years later, when a traumatic brain injur...

The profound intersection of plant medicine and meditation offers a pathway to healing that goes far beyond symptom relief. David Crow, a pioneering clinical herbalist and acupuncturist, shares his extraordinary 40-year journey studying with Tibetan doctors in the Himalayas, nine different Ayurvedic practitioners, and various healing traditions that recognize the inseparability of medicine and spirituality. At the heart of this conversation lies a revolutionary insight: the way we take herbs...

What if we approached our mental health with the same intentionality as our physical fitness? Aaron Machbitz, Emotional Projector & host of the "Something for Everybody" podcast, joins us for a profound conversation about transforming our approach to emotional wellbeing and relationships. Aaron shares his powerful journey through grief after losing his sister to suicide, which catalyzed his passion for mental health advocacy. He draws an important distinction between mental health and me...

Paul Fishman isn't your typical stylist. As an "image alchemist" & 2/4 Sacral MG, he's revolutionizing the relationship between personal style and self-expression through a holistic approach that begins from within. In this conversation, Paul reveals the three pillars of his Image Alchemy practice—style, systems, and strategy—that help entrepreneurs & public-facing individuals align their inner mission with their external presentation. What makes Paul's approach unique is his integra...

Holistic health coach Meghan Pherrill (1/3 G center Projector) shares her journey from medication dependence to wellness advocate, emphasizing simple, sustainable health practices. She advocates for a personalized approach to nutrition and movement that focuses on listening to your body's signals rather than following complex rules. • Starting with small, manageable changes rather than complete lifestyle overhauls • Finding movement practices that excite you, whether yoga, walking, or streng...

Turning 31 marks a profound homecoming to myself that I never expected. Last August, I recorded my 30th birthday episode while processing grief over unrealized expectations. Now, just one year later, everything has shifted internally, though outwardly my life might look similar. What remains beautifully constant are my people—the friends and family who have been my true home when physical spaces felt unstable. They've shown me what unconditional love looks like, celebrating me in my highest ...

Dr. Ebru, an immunologist and molecular medicine expert & 4/6 emotional generator, takes us on a fascinating journey through the science of skincare, challenging beauty industry myths while sharing evidence-based approaches to healthy skin. Fed up with ineffective, overpriced products that damaged her own skin during her PhD studies, Dr. Ebru combined her immunology expertise with cosmetic science to create Aveseena skincare. Her research on estrogen's impact on the immune system provide...

The wisdom to heal is already inside you—but what happens when trauma disconnects you from that wisdom? That's the powerful question at the heart of my conversation with Julian Bermudez, owner of a Psychedelic Integration Trauma Therapy practice in Portland, OR. Julian shares his journey from a painful childhood—bouncing between parents who saw him as a burden—to becoming a therapist who mirrors others so they can truly see themselves. This mirroring, he explains, is the essence of therapy: ...

Have you ever wondered why your body seems to fight against your best intentions, especially when it comes to food cravings and health goals? The answer might be more fascinating than you think. Functional health practitioner Stefanie Adler (5/2 Splenic Projector) takes us on an eye-opening journey through the misunderstood world of nutrition, challenging everything we've been taught about healthy eating. From her own transformation healing childhood IBS through diet changes when medications...

Summer brings a natural surge of energy & activity, but what if we could experience this vibrant season without ending up exhausted and depleted? That's exactly what we're diving into today in today's solo pod. Claiming this as "the best summer of my life" (and inviting you to do the same), I'm sharing how understanding your Human Design energy type creates a foundation for sustainable summer energy. Whether you're a Generator needing to follow what genuinely lights you up, a Manif...

Have you ever wondered if there's a simpler way to access states of clarity, creativity & presence without years of meditation practice or psychedelics? Leo Mars, 3/5 Sacral Generator and founder of America's first breath studio, reveals how conscious breathing might be the tool you've been searching for all along. "Breath is the most potent tool we have to live a better life in this modern age," Mars explains, describing it as a Swiss army knife that adapts to whatever you need in the m...

Join Emmanuel Zevallos, a Body Code and Emotion Code practitioner, 4/6 emotional generator, who opens up a fascinating world where energy healing meets logical analysis. The most eye-opening revelation from this conversation for me might be that approximately 80% of our physical issues stem from emotional energies trapped within our bodies. Emmanuel explains how these emotions are produced by our organs and glands (like anger from the liver), and when they don't complete their natural process...

What if your chronic pain isn't just a physical problem? What if healing requires more than just treating symptoms? In this captivating conversation, Dr. Jordan Barber—acupuncturist, chronic pain specialist, and self-described "heretic"—challenges conventional thinking about health and healing. Beginning with his personal transformation from IT professional to acupuncturist after experiencing severe health issues in his twenties, Dr. Barber takes us on a journey through the four pillars of C...

What if the key to growing your business wasn't working harder, but surrounding yourself with the right people? Caitlin Durning, founder of Meraki Media, 4/6 Sacral Generator, shares her remarkable journey from college entrepreneur to the marketing powerhouse behind luxury brands like Rolls Royce and Bentley. For business owners drowning in content creation, Caitlin offers a refreshingly practical approach: "Planning out your posts is in your best interest. The last thing you want is to get ...

When was the last time you had an honest conversation about sex? Not just the logistics, but the deep stuff—pleasure, desire, and the myths we've all internalized? Dr. Emma Smith, certified sex and trauma therapist, joins us for a refreshingly candid discussion that might just transform how you think about physical intimacy. The conversation begins with Dr. Smith's fascinating journey from trauma therapy to sex therapy. While helping sexual assault survivors reclaim their lives, she noticed ...

What if your persistent back pain isn't actually about your spine at all? What if those chronic headaches are your body's way of telling you something completely unexpected? Welcome to the fascinating intersection of physical structure and emotional wellbeing with holistic chiropractor, Dr. Devorah Feinbloom of Marblehead Natural Healing. After 41 years in practice, Devorah has pioneered approaches that go far beyond traditional "bone cracking" adjustments. She reveals how our bodies communi...