In this raw, real-time conversation, we check in on what’s alive in our lives, and how Human Design is helping us make sense of it.
Nadia shares the grief of saying goodbye to her beloved bulldog, Otis, and how Gate 10 (self-love gate) and her undefined heart are showing up in deep, emotional ways. We talk about how authority works in real life, especially when navigating big decisions and loss.
Sam shares about The Artist Rendezvous, her new creative project and podcast, and how Gate 8 (contribution) and Gate 59 (intimacy) are playing out through it. We talk creativity, alignment, and how your chart can be a map toward authentic self-expression.
We also explore:
The current transits (hi Gate 20 + Gemini season)
Defined vs. undefined centers (and why the spleen is so tricky to teach)
Emotional intimacy, boundaries, and why it’s okay to go slower in connection
Conscious breakups, friend shifts, and how to honor your authority through it all
Human Design keeps pulling us back to self-trust, intuition, and knowing who we really are. We’re so glad you’re on this ride with us.
Want to learn more about Human Design? Start here:
- Get your free chart
- Check out our free resources on YouTube and Instagram
- Purchase a 65+ page instantly downloadable, personalized Guidebook
- Book a reading with Nadia or with Sam
- Study Human Design with us through a deep dive course, Human Design Training (HDT)
- Dive into our Gates and Channels course
In this episode, we offer an excerpt on Channel 35-36 from our new Gates and Channel Deep Dive Course:
Gates + Channel Course:
We’ve spent months creating our epic Gates and Channels class—and it’s finally here! If you’ve struggled to find clear, practical insights on Human Design Gates and Channels, this course is exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Built from hundreds of readings and hours of teaching, this course brings the system to life with real-world examples and easy-to-understand explanations. Gates and Channels add a rich layer of detail to your chart, but most online resources barely go beyond the basics.
We made the Gates + Channels Deep Dive Course to help you interpret these energies with clarity and confidence. Now available on-demand for $275, it includes all 64 gates and 36 channels, with over 17 hours of videos. Whether for personal growth or professional reading, this course is a game-changer.
Check it out HERE!
Channel 35-36: Channel of Transitoriness:
In this episode, we dive into Channel 35-36, The Channel of Transitoriness, an energy driven by the pursuit of new experiences, change, and emotional depth. As a natural "jack of all trades," you’re led by the heart, constantly seeking growth and adventure.
This channel thrives on emotional waves—pushing forward for something better yet sometimes facing disappointment. Over time, these experiences bring wisdom, allowing you to share deep emotional truths with the collective. Your gift is expressing the highs and lows of life, transforming personal experiences into powerful stories that inspire others.
Want to learn more about Human Design? Start here:
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Check out our free resources on YouTube and Instagram
Purchase a 65+ page instantly downloadable, personalized Guidebook
Book a reading with Nadia or with Sam
Study Human Design with us through a deep dive course, Human Design Training (HDT): https://www.moonrisecommunity.com/humandesigntraining
Dive into our Gates and Channels course: https://www.moonrisecommunity.com/humandesigntraining-1
In this episode, we offer an excerpt on Gate 42 from our new Gates and Channel Deep Dive Course:
Gates + Channel Course:
We’ve spent months creating our epic Gates and Channels class—and it’s finally here! If you’ve struggled to find clear, practical insights on Human Design Gates and Channels, this course is exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Built from hundreds of readings and hours of teaching, this course brings the system to life with real-world examples and easy-to-understand explanations. Gates and Channels add a rich layer of detail to your chart, but most online resources barely go beyond the basics.
We made the Gates + Channels Deep Dive Course to help you interpret these energies with clarity and confidence. Now available on-demand for $275, it includes all 64 gates and 36 channels, with over 17 hours of videos. Whether for personal growth or professional reading, this course is a game-changer.
Check it out HERE!
Gate 42: Gate of Growth
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Gate 42, The Gate of Growth, an energy that is all about expansion, evolution, and seeing things through to completion. This gate carries the drive to fully experience the cycles of life—embracing beginnings, navigating challenges, and completing what was started. It’s a powerful force for transformation, encouraging us to learn and grow from every experience.
Tune in as we explore how Gate 42 influences personal and collective growth, what it means to have it defined in your chart, and how to work with its energy—whether you have this gate or are simply experiencing its influence in your life.
Let us know what resonates, and be sure to check out our Gates + Channels Deep Dive Course for even more insights! In addition to our Gate and Channels Deep Dive, we also offer a self-paced Human Design Training (HDT), with over 40 hours of lectures to facilitate deep study of this system.
Want to learn more about Human Design? Start here:
Get your free chart
Check out our free resources on YouTube and Instagram
Purchase a 65+ page instantly downloadable, personalized Guidebook
Book a reading with Nadia or with Sam
Study Human Design with us through a deep dive course, Human Design Training (HDT): https://www.moonrisecommunity.com/humandesigntraining
Dive into our Gates and Channels course: https://www.moonrisecommunity.com/humandesigntraining-1
In this episode, we offer an excerpt on Gate 59 from our new Gates and Channel Deep Dive Course:
Gates + Channel Course:
We’ve spent months creating our epic Gates and Channels class—and it’s finally here! If you’ve struggled to find clear, practical insights on Human Design Gates and Channels, this course is exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Built from hundreds of readings and hours of teaching, this course brings the system to life with real-world examples and easy-to-understand explanations. Gates and Channels add a rich layer of detail to your chart, but most online resources barely go beyond the basics.
We made the Gates + Channels Deep Dive Course to help you interpret these energies with clarity and confidence. Now available on-demand for $275, it includes all 64 gates and 36 channels, with over 17 hours of videos. Whether for personal growth or professional reading, this course is a game-changer.
Check it out HERE!
Gate 59: Gate of Intimacy/Sexuality
In this episode, we offer an excerpt from our course. We take a deep dive into Gate 59, referred to as the Gate of Intimacy of the Gate of Sexuality, a powerful energy that dissolves barriers and fosters deep, meaningful connections. This gate carries the drive to break through walls—both emotional and physical—allowing for true openness and vulnerability. It plays a vital role in relationships, creativity, and even business, as it encourages transparency and deep trust between individuals.
Tune in as we explore the purpose and power of Gate 59, how it manifests in different charts, and how you can embrace its energy in your own life. Whether you have this gate defined or not, understanding it can help you navigate intimacy, connection, and collaboration with greater awareness.
Want to learn more about Human Design? Start here:
Get your free chart
Check out our free resources on YouTube and Instagram
Purchase a 65+ page instantly downloadable, personalized Guidebook
Book a reading with Nadia or with Sam
Study Human Design with us through a deep dive course, Human Design Training (HDT): https://www.moonrisecommunity.com/humandesigntraining
Dive into our Gates and Channels course: https://www.moonrisecommunity.com/humandesigntraining-1
The spleen center in your Human Design chart is like an internal alarm system, helping you deduce what and who is safe for you and your body. It communicates through intuitive knowing, fear, and anxiety.
In this episode, Sam and Nadia explore what the spleen center is, how it functions when it is defined (colored in) or undefined/open (white), and the gifts of definition.
Nadia and Sam discuss anxiety, intuition, co-dependent patterns associated with the open spleen, and health in the physical system.
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The heart center, also called the ego center, in your Human Design chart is connected to ambition, willpower, drive, and self-worth.
In this episode, Sam and Nadia explain what the heart center is and what it looks like when it is defined versus undefined or open.
They explore ways to feel empowered with your sense of self worth and ambition, depending on your definition. They discuss challenges with building self-worth, ambition, and drive, and how you can build a sustainable and healthy relationship with your self-worth and sense of ambition.
Want to learn more about Human Design? Start here:
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The G-Center is the most mystical center of the nine centers in the Human Design bodygraph chart. It is the center focused on direction, identity, and love.
In this episode, Nadia and Sam explain what the G-Center is and how this center appears when it is defined or undefined. (Grab your free chart here if you don’t know whether you have a defined or undefined G-Center.)
We discuss how you might relate to feeling connected to your direction, how you express your identity, and how you connect with love.
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Come on in and join Nadia and Sam for a chat. Sam and Nadia talk all the time, and for today’s episode, are bringing you in to their spiritual chats.
They share about what is inspiring them right now - spiritually and otherwise. They discuss code switching with friends and in dating, pursuing the dharmic path, being discerning with time, Taylor Swift, The Artist’s Way and creative path, tarot, vision boarding, non-spiritual hobbies, poetry, and ayahuasca.
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Let’s dive deep into emotional waters. In this episode, Nadia and Sam talk about the solar plexus center - the center that governs emotions, the emotional authority, and emotional health for all people. Nadia and Sam model navigating big emotions in real time, as Nadia shares openly about her pregnancy loss experience and what she learned about emotional processing through that loss.
Nadia and Sam talk about:
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Sam and Nadia interviewed Scott Conant, celebrity chef and Food Network icon, on his spiritual path and life as a manifesting generator.
Scott is a two-times James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author, and TV personality. Scott has been a judge on Food Network show Chopped for 16 years, has published four cookbooks to date, and has a portfolio of acclaimed restaurants.
Scott is also a devoted father of two and husband. He is a 1/3 sacral Manifesting Generator born under the Right Angle Cross of the Sleeping Phoenix (55/59 34/20).
In this episode, Scott shares about his spiritual journey for the first time publicly. He speaks about how his spiritual awakening began in 2005, growing to holding more compassion to others, the importance of creativity and passion for your work, and the love he experiences as a father. We talk about many parts of his Human Design, including his MG energy type, his incarnation cross, and several of his channels.
This is an incredibly vibrant, motivating, and inspiring episode. Scott is a force. Having him on the podcast is an absolute joy.
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In this personal and intimate episode, Sam and Nadia explore the importance of authentic expression and how to reclaim your voice.
We are all born with a voice, a unique perspective, and something to share. But throughout our lives, most people’s expression dims. Whether it be from childhood experiences, trauma, or small but sticky moments of being belittled or embarrassed, you may have learned that your voice is not valued, insignificant, or unsafe. Over time, your voice gets smaller, and as a result, you shrink as well.
In this episode, Sam and Nadia discuss examples of a blocked throat chakra and share personal examples from their own lives. They discuss how to reclaim your voice when it has been shut down or blocked, and why this journey can be difficult but extremely beneficial.
Content Warning: Sam and Nadia reference examples that can result in a blocked voice, including child abuse. Sam shares about an experience of physical assault in college in some detail. Feel free to skip over these portions or pause this episode at any time if it feels overwhelming or too intense.
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In this episode, Sam and Nadia continue to discuss the magic of exploring your incarnation cross, also known as your life path. Your incarnation cross is made up of four gates - unique energies and gifts that make you who you are. When you understand your top four gates, you see your biggest gifts, your life themes, and the path you are designed to walk in your life.
In episode 9, Part 1, Sam and Nadia explain the incarnation cross in detail and discuss their conscious Sun and Earth placements (Gates 59, 55, 42, and 32).
In this episode, Part 2, Sam and Nadia continue to conversation by unpacking the rest of their life paths - their unconscious Sun and Earth gates. Sam explores her unconscious Sun Gate, the Gate of Skills (Gate 16) and her unconscious Earth Gate, the Gate of Focus (Gate 9). Nadia shares about her unconscious Sun Gate, the Gate of Mystery (Gate 61) and her unconscious Earth Gate, the Gate of Details (Gate 62).
Together, they explore what these gates mean in detail, the relationship with human design and astrology, how they see them in their life and their personal trajectory, and how their relationship with these gates sustains their self-discovery and empowerment journey.
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In this episode, Sam and Nadia discuss the magic of exploring your incarnation cross, also known as your life path. Your incarnation cross is made up of four gates - unique energies and gifts that make you who you are. When you understand your top four gates, you see your biggest gifts, your life themes, and the path you are designed to walk in your life.
Sam and Nadia discuss each of their top gifts. Sam explores her conscious Sun Gate, the Gate of Intimacy (Gate 59) and her conscious Earth Gate, the Gate of Spirit (Gate 55). Nadia shares about her conscious Sun Gate, the Gate of Growth (Gate 42) and her conscious Earth Gate, the Gate of Continuity (Gate 32).
Together, they explore what these gates mean in detail, the relationship with human design and astrology, how they see them in their life and their personal trajectory, and how their relationship with these gates sustains their self-discovery and empowerment journey.
They also discuss themes of sexuality, intimacy, emotional growth, personal growth, intuition, and success.
Want to learn more about Human Design? Start here:
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What do you need to let go of? Where are you directing your energy that is no longer sustaining and supportive for you? What do you need to release to make room for growth or new things?
In today’s episode, Nadia and Sam discuss how to know when to walk away from a situation - whether it be a job, a relationship, or a habit. They explore how each energy type can cut things out of their life, and the specific energetic strategy for knowing whether to stay or leave a situation.
In addition, they also discuss:
Dating, friendships, and breakups in a candid way
Sam’s ayahuasca journey and what she learned to cut out
Releasing or reducing alcohol
Manifestor female friendship wounds
Managing your energy and signs of alignment
Emotionally cutting off others versus stepping back from a relationship, and how to navigate the difference
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In this episode of the Moonrise Human Design Podcast, hosts Nadia and Sam dive into the characteristics and dynamics of Reflectors, an energy type in Human Design known for being objective guides and experiencing wonder.
Reflectors are the mirrors of society, uniquely attuned to the energies and emotions of the communities and environments they inhabit. With their open and receptive nature, reflectors are deeply attuned and sensitive to the collective vibe, reflecting back insights about its health and harmony. As rare beings who make up only about 1% of the population, reflectors offer a unique perspective that is key to understanding broader societal dynamics. They navigate life with a sense of wonder and awe, making them pivotal in fostering understanding and empathy within their circles.
In this episode you can expect to learn:
Gifts and qualities of the Reflector energy type
Managing your energy with nine totally open centers
Reflectors’ strategy to wait for a lunar cycle
How Reflectors can optimize their natural energies and navigate their paths more effectively
Practical advice on how Reflector can identify and pursue what truly lights them up and helps them experience suprise
Ways to avoid energy depletion and manage their energy effectively
Signs you are living out of alignment, known as the not-self “disappointment”
How to support and love a Reflector
Listeners will leave with a clearer understanding of the Reflector energy type, equipped with strategies to harness their unique strengths and navigate their not-self tendencies more effectively.
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Episode 6 - Manifestors
In this episode of the Moonrise Human Design Podcast, hosts Nadia and Sam dive into the characteristics and dynamics of Manifestors, an energy type in Human Design known for being the visionary and leader.
Manifestors are catalysts of innovation and change, initiating, creating, and leading with visionary and innovative ideas. With their ability to act swiftly on inspiration and bring transformation to the world, manifestors embody autonomy, authenticity, and individuality.
In this episode you can expect to learn:
Gifts and qualities of the Moonrise energy type
What it means to initiate
Manifestor’s strategy to inform
How Manifestors can optimize their natural energies and navigate their paths more effectively
Practical advice on how Manifestors can identify and pursue what truly lights them up and helps them experience peace
Ways to avoid energy depletion and manage their energy effectively
Signs you are living out of alignment, known as the not-self “anger” and how to work with their anger
How to support and love a Manifestor
Listeners will leave with a clearer understanding of the Manifestor energy type, equipped with strategies to harness their unique strengths and navigate their not-self tendencies more effectively.
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In this episode of the Moonrise Human Design Podcast, hosts Nadia and Sam dive into the characteristics and dynamics of Generators, an energy type in Human Design known for their ability to build, create, and generate impressive, vibrant energy.
Generators are the powerhouse of consistency and stamina within the Human Design system. They thrive on deep engagement with their tasks, possessing the enduring energy to master skills and bring substantial projects to fruition.
In this episode you can expect to learn:
What a Sacral response is and how you can tap into this innate ability to determine what is aligned for you.
How Generators can optimize their natural energies and navigate their paths more effectively.
Practical advice on how Generators can identify and pursue what truly satisfies them.
Ways to avoid energy depletion, and create space for new opportunities by clearing out what no longer serves them.
Signs you are living out of alignment, known as the not-self “frustration”
Signs that you are aligned and in flow, known as the signature “satisfaction”
Listeners will leave with a clearer understanding of the Generator energy type, equipped with strategies to harness their unique strengths and navigate their not-self tendencies more effectively.
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In this episode of the Moonrise Human Design Podcast, hosts Nadia and Sam dive into the characteristics and dynamics of Projectors, an energy type in Human Design known for their unique ability to manage energy and deeply perceive systems and people.
Projectors have the gift of deep insight, enabling them to recognize potential and guide others effectively. Their penetrating aura allows them to see beneath the surface, making them valuable in roles that require strategic oversight and nuanced understanding of people and systems.
This episode explores:
The strategy of waiting for invitations and how it shapes Projector interactions.
The role of a Projector's aura in facilitating deep insight and recognition of potential in others and systems.
The not-self theme for Projectors and common challenges they face when out of alignment with their true nature.
Practical guidance for Projectors on managing their energy and optimizing their natural abilities in personal and professional settings.
Listeners will leave with a clearer understanding of the Projector energy type, equipped with strategies to harness their unique strengths and navigate their not-self tendencies more effectively.
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In this episode of the Moonrise Human Design Podcast, hosts Nadia and Sam delve deep into the world of Manifesting Generators (MGs), a dynamic and multi-faceted energy type in Human Design.
Manifesting Generators are an incredibly dynamic energy type within the Human Design system. They are known for their speed and efficiency, capable of juggling multiple projects at once.
This episode contains a comprehensive exploration of the characteristics that define MGs, such as their nonlinear, multi-passionate approach to life and their unique ability to harness a sustainable source of energy when engaged in fulfilling activities.
In this episode you can expect to learn:
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A continuation from episode 1, in this episode Sam interviews Nadia about her pathway from corporate Marketing into the mystical and magical world of Human Design.
Nadia is a 4/6 Splenic Projector born under the Right Angle Cross of the Maya with her conscious sun in gate 42. She has the 17-62 channel of organization and the 32-54 channel of transformation.
If that sounds like gibberish to you, consider diving even more deeply into learning about HD through the resources below:
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