ALIGND the podcast

What happens when life forces you to stop - and listen?In this powerful conversation, Bee sits down with Kelly, a 1/3 Emotional Manifesting Generator based in Perth, to unpack the deeply human journey from burnout and self-doubt to embodied healing and service.

Kelly shares her origin story - from navigating motherhood, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation to experiencing a traumatic hysterectomy that catalyzed her awakening.

Together, they explore the role of Human Design, emotional authority, and Root Cause Therapy in helping her come home to herself.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they should be happy, but something still feels off. If you've been stuck in your head, disconnected from your body, or wondering if it's really possible to do work you love… this is your sign.Topics explored:• emotional waves & regulation• root cause healing & inner child work• deconditioning from hustle & people-pleasing• navigating Saturn Return & soul redirection• building a business in alignment with your designKelly’s story is a reminder that the life you’re craving is not only possible - it’s waiting for you to say yes.→ Connect with Kelly on IG: @_kellyhughes_→ Take the ALIGND. Foundations Course: https://www.aligndbydesign.com/offers/eFZfF22o

In this episode, Erin is joined by Dr. Michael Napolitano - functional medicine doctor, ketamine therapist, Reiki practitioner, and 2/4 Manifesting Generator.

Michael shares his journey from traditional psychiatry to creating a multidimensional healing practice that blends Western science with energy work, spirituality, and psychedelic therapy.

They talk about the moment he walked away from residency, how Human Design gave language to what he already knew in his body, and why the most profound transformation often begins with trusting the spark - then letting the rest fall away.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re living someone else’s life, stuck in the wrong story, or unsure how to make the leap into something more aligned… this one’s for you.

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Connect with Michael:

www.drmichaelnapolitano.com

Instagram: @dr.michaelnapolitano

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When the WiFi Dies, the Truth Comes Alive:

Real Talk on Love, Power Cuts & Partnership Growth

From blackout survival stories in Sumatra to the emotional rollercoaster of being in luteal phase when your partner comes home — Bee and Erin serve up another unfiltered chat on what it really takes to grow through relationships, not just in them.

In this episode, they dive into:– Navigating power outages (both literal and emotional)– How Human Design is saving relationships — one hormonal crash at a time– Attachment styles, communication mismatches, and learning not to take everything personally– How arguments can become initiations (yes, really)– The surprising beauty of being called out by the people closest to you– And why being 30+ feels like a spiritual software upgradeIt’s honest, hilarious, and deeply human.

Grab your tea, your partner (optional), and tune in.

🎧 Plus: Bee’s partner might be joining the pod soon...If you’ve got burning Qs or topics you want us to cover — drop them in the comments or slide into our DMs → @aligndbydesign

Burnt out, uninspired, and going through a messy divorce—Nami, a 3/5 Emotional Generator, walked away from everything stable in her life to bet on something she couldn’t explain: her creativity.In this heartfelt episode, Erin is joined by the radiant Nami Hampe—women’s portrait photographer, mother, educator, and embodiment of creative Generator energy. Nami shares her powerful journey of walking away from a life that looked stable on the outside—but felt misaligned within—to build a six-figure photography business that lights her up from the inside out.We talk about:* what it really means to live as a Generator in alignment* the fatigue that no amount of sleep can solve* the emotional authority learning curve (and how to stop saying yes too fast)* why her transformational “goddess shoot” experiences feel like energetic therapy* and how motherhood deepened, rather than diluted, her creativityWhether you're in a transition, questioning your career path, or longing to reconnect to your creative fire—this conversation is a warm, honest reminder that your joy is not just valid… it's essential.🎧 Tune in and be inspired by Nami’s story of remembering, reclaiming, and becoming.Connect: Instagram: @nami.creative @nami.creative.educationwww.aligndbydesign.com

In this unfiltered tea-sipping chat, Erin and Bee dive into recent psychedelic journeys that cracked open old narratives around creativity, self-worth, and identity. What started as a casual catch-up quickly turned into a deep exploration of how plant medicine (and life) reflects back the stories we’ve unknowingly been living—and the power we have to rewrite them.

We talk about:

• Mushrooms, LSD, and the post-trip realizations that stick
• Healing our inner artist and reclaiming creativity
• Identity myths we’ve outgrown (but sometimes still cling to)
• What the 2027 shift might mean for how we do business
• The numbness of content creation in the AI age* Letting our bodies (not algorithms) lead the way

This one’s for the creators, seekers, and those navigating the messy middle of expansion. Come join us in the void, in the questions, in the realness.

Connect: @aligndbydesign

www.aligndbydesign.com

In this conversation, Bee is joined by Taryn Macgregor — a 4/6 Emotional Generator— to explore what it really means to live, lead, and create from your natural design… not from strategies, trends, or overthinking.

Taryn shares how tending to a garden ~literally~ became the catalyst for building a thriving, heart-led business after loss and life upheaval. Together, we explore the intersections of intuition, energetic literacy, and Human Design, and why reconnecting to your body’s natural intelligence changes everything.

Inside, we cover:

* How nature teaches us to trust our intuitive path

* The difference between edgy growth and heavy resistance (and how to tell the difference)

* Why true success never comes from forcing someone else’s strategy

* How to notice when you're in your mind vs. your body's wisdom

* Practical ways to rebuild trust with yourself after trauma

* Why environment — both internal and external — is everything for your evolution

If you're craving a more intuitive, embodied way of navigating life, business, and leadership — one that honors your Human Design and natural flow — this episode is here to remind you: your way is the way.

Taryn also shares about her upcoming journey, Energetic Literacy — a portal designed to help you sharpen your energetic awareness, reconnect to your true nature, and create from the inside out.

Resources:

Connect with Taryn: @opalinealchemy

Join Energetic Literacy: Link in IG bio

Connect with Bee: @bee.embodied

www.aligndbydesign.com

In this soul-stirring episode, Ana Jones — a 5/2 Sacral Generator, intuitive guide, and bliss facilitator — joins Erin for a raw and real conversation about shedding old programming, trusting the unknown, and living a life that feels as good as it looks.

They dive into the messy beauty of emotional waves, the myths around needing to be "fixed," and how true self-worth isn’t something you earn — it’s something you remember. Ana shares her path to unapologetic living, the power of choosing joy even in the midst of uncertainty, and how to reconnect with the voice of your intuition.

This one is an invitation to laugh at the bumps, love the process, and leap — even without a parachute.

Follow: @anacjonesg

@erinxpurdy

@aligndbydesign.com

www.aligndbydesign.com

In this powerful and refreshingly honest conversation, Erin sits down with purpose coach and 6/2 Sacral Manifesting Generator Jessica O'Kane to explore the journey from doing what you're supposed to do to creating a life that actually feels aligned.

They dive into:

—The energetic intensity of the season (hello eclipses + burnout loops)

—What it actually feels like to follow a true sacral "yes"

—Why waiting is not laziness—it's wisdom

—Letting go of the “boss babe” identity and reclaiming pleasure

—How Human Design became a turning point in Jessica’s life and business

If you’ve been questioning your purpose, craving a deeper connection to your body, or wondering why you still feel stuck even when everything looks “good” on paper—this episode is for you.

Follow:

@aligndbydesign

@coachjessokane

@erinxpurdy

www.aligndbydesign.com

WE'RE BACK, and we’re diving deep into one of the biggest misconceptions about intuition: that it should always feel easy, clear, and comfortable. In this episode, Erin and Bee break down what it really means to follow your intuition—how it often leads you through challenges, growth edges, and unexpected twists before bringing you to clarity.

We unpack:

• Why intuitive decisions don’t always feel ‘good’ in the moment (but are still right)

• The difference between an aligned challenge and a misaligned struggle

• How your mind convinces you out of intuitive nudges (and how to spot it)

• The micro-decisions that train you to trust your intuition on bigger life choices.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re ‘doing it right’ because intuition led you somewhere uncomfortable, this episode is for you. Plus, we’re sharing our own personal experiences—from career shifts to heartbreak to $30 olive oil decisions.

Join us inside ALIGND. Intuition School to go deeper into mastering your unique intuitive process. Because learning to trust yourself is the key to unlocking everything else.

Follow:

@aligndbydesign

@bee.embodied

@erinxpurdy

www.aligndbydesign.com